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Caryophyllidean tapeworms (Cestoda) are widespread parasites of suckers (Catostomidae) in North America, but their phylogenetic relationships remain poorly understood. This study presents molecular data on species of the recently established genus Pseudoglaridacris Oros, Uhrovič et Scholz, 2018. The type species, P. laruei (Lamont 1921), a very common parasite of the white sucker Catostomus commersonii (Catostomidae) in North America, is characterised both molecularly and morphologically based on recently collected, properly fixed specimens from the type host (C. commersonii) and four species of redhorse (Moxostoma spp.), including new host and geographical records from Canada and the United States. Pseudoglaridacris laruei differs from other species in the genus by its size, being the largest species (body length up to 12.7 mm), a high number of testes (62–119) and very few (0–6) postovarian vitelline follicles. Mackiewiczus etowanum from Hypentelium etowanum and Mackiewiczus rarus from Moxostoma poecilurum in Alabama are nomina nuda. The taxonomic status of P. confusa (Hunter 1929), which occurs in ictiobines, and of P. oligorchis (Haderlie 1953), which is most probably a junior synonym of P. laruei with a reduced number of testes, is also discussed, based on molecular data indicating the presence of a putative new species from ictiobines that has not yet been described.

Family treatment courts (FTCs) represent a significant advancement in addressing the dual challenges of parental substance use and child welfare system involvement. This study assessed the effectiveness of an FTC program in improving child welfare outcomes, with a focus on the likelihood and timeliness of family reunification, as well as the impact on foster care utilization. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, this study examined 186 program participants and a propensity score-matched group of 274 foster children who did not receive FTC services. Results demonstrated that FTC program participation markedly enhanced the probability of family reunification and timeliness of reunification, with program participants significantly more likely to reunify with their families in a shorter period than their non-participating counterparts. These findings highlight the FTC's effectiveness in facilitating reunification and supporting families with parental substance use.

Diadromous fishes world-wide experienced precipitous declines during the 19 th and 20 th centuries due to a combination of overfishing, pollution, and freshwater habitat loss through construction of dams (Limburg & Waldman, 2009).Following wide-spread fishing closures and large-scale remediation of many historical pollution sources, dams in coastal rivers remain as the largest tractable impediment to population recovery for many of these species (Waldman & Quinn, 2022).In some cases, dams reduce access to as much as 95% of freshwater and rearing habitat (Hall et al., 2011).These effects are especially pronounced for species that rely on long-distance migrations to spawning and rearing habitat upstream of barriers such as various alosines (herrings; e.g., American shad Alosa sapidissima, alewife

Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices, such as the Impella, have become critical tools in managing cardiogenic shock (CS), offering temporary hemodynamic support to improve cardiac output and stabilize patients. This study aimed to evaluate gender-based differences in clinical outcomes following Impella implantation for CS secondary to myocardial infarction (MI). Using real-world data from the TriNetX database, all patients with CS secondary to MI who underwent Impella implantation were identified and then divided into two cohorts based on gender. To minimize selection bias, propensity score matching (PSM) was applied at a 1:1 ratio based on baseline characteristics, including age, race, and comorbidities. Outcomes included in-hospital mortality, acute kidney injury (AKI), cardiac arrest, acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, intraoperative bleeding, acute aortic dissection, critical limb ischemia, acute pulmonary embolism, and readmission rates. Our analysis identified 6,687 individuals who underwent Impella implantation for cardiogenic shock. After PSM, two matched cohorts comprising 1,760 individuals were included. Male gender was associated with a significantly increased incidence of AKI (RR: 1.21, p < 0.001) and readmission (RR: 1.09, p = 0.006). On the other hand, females had a 60% greater chance of developing critical limb ischemia compared to males (RR: 0.40, p < 0.001). Gender did not impact the incidence of cardiac arrest (p = 0.243), acute ischemic strokes (p = 0.953), pulmonary embolism (p = 0.275), or mortality (p = 0.919). The incidences of hemorrhagic stroke, aortic dissection, and intraoperative bleeding were equal in both groups (p = 1). Our study showed that male patients had a higher risk of acute kidney injury and readmissions compared to females, whereas females were more likely to experience critical limb ischemia. These findings highlight the need for gender-specific considerations in the management of CS and the use of MCS.

Abstract Measurements of temperature changes at volcanic features can reveal trends that could forecast eruptions. Using nighttime advanced spaceborne thermal emission and reflection radiometer observations with a spatial resolution of 90 m/pixel, we collect thermal measurements for 195 subaerial volcanoes that erupted at least once between 2000 and 2022 (810 eruptions) to evaluate for thermal precursors. Roughly 28% of eruptions (225) have sufficient nighttime cloud‐free observations to construct a robust time series. We use our deviation from thermal time series baseline algorithm to identify temperature observations that vary from the preceding average by a specified number of standard deviations. In our data set, 23% of eruptions were preceded by an increase in temperature, 6% had a decrease in temperature, 15% had an increase‐then‐decrease trend, 55% had no detectable thermal precursor to eruption, and 69% of volcanoes had a volcanic thermal change not associated with an eruption. Thermal precursors can start as early as 8 years before an eruption to only a week; however, most precursors last less than a year. We also perform chi‐square tests to compare precursors with volcanic and eruptive characteristics. We find that all kinds of thermal precursors are present in all volcanic and eruptive characteristics and the size and duration of the precursor do not indicate size of the subsequent eruption. Finally, we find several examples where more temporally dense satellite thermal observations at spatial resolution of 90 m/pixel or better are needed.

Biotic and abiotic materials attachment to suspended particulate matter in aquatic systems can increase their toxicity and health impacts and has led to an increased need for consistent sampling across various compartments. Sedimentation traps and continuous flow centrifuges are the traditional tools for sampling suspended particulate matter, while manta trawls have been widely used for surface water sampling of suspended or floating microplastics. Limitations, however, exist in the cost of sampling and infrastructure needed to deploy such devices. Here we report on the construction and usage of a novel suspended particulate matter sampling device, the microParticle Obtaining Trap (mPOT). Quality control testing of the mPOT showed suspended particle recovery rates of >90% for particles 100 µm and larger, while field sampling of groundwater, lake and river water shows consistent, size-fractionated recovery of particulate matter. The mPOT is well suited to sample systems not easily accessible by boat or for particles not commonly recovered by common suspended particulate matter sampling and for collection of particles smaller than 300 µm in size.

While bibliometrics have been used for years in academia, recent conversations into their responsible use have driven a need for greater understanding of bibliometrics and research impact within the academic community. Academic librarians are ideal individuals to contribute to instruction on bibliometrics, as they are already embedded within their academic community’s scholarly processes and are often familiar with relevant tools and their functions. The purpose of this environmental scan was to evaluate the current state of open instructional materials for bibliometrics and research impact at the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) academic member institutions. An environmental scan of research guides was chosen as a methodology for this study. Results of this scan identify that 97% (28/29) of CARL academic member institutions held at least one research guide related to bibliometrics and research impact, in a total of 56 guides reviewed. A keyword analysis revealed that of the guides reviewed, keywords related to tools and methodologies of bibliometrics and research impact were discussed at the highest frequency (present within 96% of guides), while keywords related to responsible and alternative metrics were discussed at lowest frequency (present within 38% of guides). Results of this article will benefit 1) practicing librarians who are creating or updating their own bibliometrics and research impact guides or developing library instruction on related topics and 2) strategic planning and governance within academic institutions and more broadly at the national level by revealing trends in bibliometrics and research impact services and resources in the Canadian context.