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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Justyna J. Miszkiewicz, Frederique Valentin, Christina Vrahnas, Natalie A. Sims, Jitraporn Vongsvivut, Mark J. Tobin, Geoffrey Clark
Summary: A microscopic investigation of ancient bone samples from Tonga revealed a higher prevalence of bone loss, possibly due to osteoporosis, in females compared to males. This provides the first evidence of microscopic bone loss in a sample of archaeological humans from a Pacific population widely afflicted by metabolic conditions today.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ana Diaz-de Usera, Luis A. Rubio-Rodriguez, Adrian Munoz-Barrera, Jose M. Lorenzo-Salazar, Beatriz Guillen-Guio, David Jaspez, Almudena Corrales, Antonio Inigo-Campos, Victor Garcia-Olivares, Maria Del Cristo Rodriguez Perez, Itahisa Marcelino-Rodriguez, Antonio Cabrera de Leon, Rafaela Gonzalez-Montelongo, Carlos Flores
Summary: The current inhabitants of the Canary Islands have a unique genetic makeup due to recent admixture events with African footprints, especially North African components. This study aims to develop a population-specific reference catalog of natural genetic variation in the Canary Islanders and explore the genetic differentiation between Europeans and North Africans. This resource will contribute to increasing diversity in genetic studies and enhancing the implementation of Precision Medicine.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Bethany Townsend Ogbenna, Soomin Ryu, Sunmin Lee, Natalie Slopen
Summary: The study found that individuals experiencing high levels of discrimination had the shortest sleep duration and most sleep difficulty. Moderate and high discrimination were significantly associated with shorter sleep duration and higher prevalence of sleep difficulty. The association between discrimination and sleep difficulty varied by nativity and ethnic identity, with a stronger effect observed among U.S.-born participants and differences based on ethnic identity levels.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Edgardo Diaz-Ferguson, Magaly Chial, Maribel Gonzalez, Edgardo Munoz, Olga Chen, Ovidio Duran, Angel Javier Vega, Carlos Ramos Delgado
Summary: Molecular identification of fish tissue samples from 203 individuals was conducted based on cytochrome oxidase I gene segment sequencing. A total of 34 species from 14 families were identified, including three Caribbean species. Genetic diversity and connectivity between Gulf areas were compared, and a high level of connectivity was observed. The study also designed primers and dual-labeled probes for environmental DNA detection and qPCR detection.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kevin Weitemier, Brooke E. Penaluna, Laura L. Hauck, Lucas J. Longway, Tiffany Garcia, Richard Cronn
Summary: Genetic diversity is crucial for species conservation and management, and this study analyzed mitochondrial genetic diversity in four Oncorhynchus species using multigene metabarcode sequences. Variations in genetic diversity were found among species, with unique haplotypes present in certain regions. Characterizing genetic diversity at multiple loci provides essential information for conservation efforts and genetic management.
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Nursing
Kealoha Sarah Reiko Snow, Katreena Merrill, Janelle Macintosh, Michael Thomas, Leslie Miles
Summary: The high prevalence of mental health problems and underutilization of mental health treatment among NHPI populations is severe and understudied. This study assesses the level of mental health literacy (MHL) in NHPIs and finds that overall MHL is comparable to existing literature. However, NHPI men under 30 years old and with lower income have lower MHL, indicating the need for targeted interventions to improve their knowledge and access to mental health care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Alexander Trupp, Stephen Pratt, Marcus L. Stephenson, Ilisapeci Matatolu, Dawn Gibson
Summary: This study examines the travel preferences and motivations of Pacific Islanders and highlights the commonalities and differences among them. Family, kinship, and religious factors are identified as crucial influences on travel preferences and motivations in the region. However, the study also reveals differences between Pacific Island communities, which can be explained by factors such as socioeconomic development, political structure, geography, cultural context, and globalization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOURISM RESEARCH
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Saif Agha, Simone Foister, Rainer Roehe, Simon P. Turner, Andrea Doeschl-Wilson
Summary: Social network analysis (SNA) provides new insights into the role of individual pigs in aggression. This study finds that SNA traits are heritable and strongly genetically correlated with skin lesion traits. A combination of eigenvector centrality and clustering coefficient may help reduce skin lesions.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jamie Suki Chang, Katherine Saxton, Georgia Bright, Maya S. Ryan, E. Francis Lai, Michelle A. Jorden, Andy Gutierrez
Summary: Asians and Pacific Islanders who are homeless face unique challenges and vulnerabilities. Despite the growing population, research on API homelessness is scarce. This study aims to examine the causes of death among APIs experiencing homelessness and compare them to other racial groups in Santa Clara County.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emily L. Lam, Namratha R. Kandula, Nilay S. Shah
Summary: Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Other Pacific Islander populations have disparities in cardiovascular health. Family social network structures may play an important role in smoking, dietary pattern, and physical activity behaviors among these populations.
JOURNAL OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thomas A. Wills, Joseph Keawe'aimoku Kaholokula, Pallav Pokhrel, Ian Pagano
Summary: This study analyzes data on asthma and COPD in Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos to determine the relationship between ethnicity and respiratory disease outcomes. The results show that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander ethnicity is associated with increased exposure to five risk factors, which partially explains the ethnic differential in respiratory disease outcomes. These findings support a social-ecological model of health disparities in this population.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Raphael Paris, Bernard Pelletier, Jean Roger, Patrick Wassmer, Pierre Sabatier
Summary: This study identifies multiple tsunamis in the coastal sedimentary records of New Caledonia and provides insights into their scale and frequency. The findings are significant for understanding the tsunami history and seismic activity in the region.
Article
Environmental Studies
Nittya S. M. Simard, Thane A. Militz, Jeff Kinch, Paul C. Southgate
Summary: Local, regional, and global events can disrupt fisheries systems in international trade networks, potentially impacting the livelihoods of coastal communities. A lack of information and understanding about shocks in mother-of-pearl (MoP) fisheries production and trade hinders the ability to predict reactions and develop appropriate responses to future changes. The study conducted an assessment of historic MoP export data to identify shocks and associated events in Papua New Guinea, the largest producer in the Pacific region.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ligia M. Watanabe, Lucia A. Seale
Summary: Cardiometabolic disorders are a major health concern in the United States, particularly among indigenous populations like Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders. High-intensity statin therapy can prevent cardiovascular disease, but it also comes with side effects. Different ethnic groups may experience variations in statin side effects due to sociodemographic, behavioral, and/or biological factors.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Biology
Yoosik Youm, Junsol Kim, Seyul Kwak, Jeanyung Chey
Summary: The study identified brain functional connectivity predicting attitudinal diversity and found that this association was contingent on a specific position in the social network, the structural brokerage position.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)