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Successful hepatic resection for invasive Klebsiella pneumoniae large multiloculated liver abscesses with percutaneous drainage failure: A case report

Background Invasive Klebsiella-associated liver abscesses can progress rapidly and cause severe metastatic infections such as meningitis and hydrocephalus, which are associated with high morbidity and mortality. In patients with large multiloculated liver abscesses after failure of percutaneous drainage, rapid diagnosis of the abscess followed by hepatic resection is necessary for early recovery and to prevent severe secondary metastatic complications. Case presentation An 84-year-old woman with a large liver abscess and in septic shock was transferred to our hospital. Abdominal CT showed multiloculated liver abscesses 15 cm in diameter in the right lobe of the liver. We first performed percutaneous liver abscess drainage. The patient was managed in the intensive care unit, as well as treated with intravenous administration of meropenem followed by cefozopran according to the antibiogram. Klebsiella pneumoniae with invasive infection was confirmed by a string test in an isolated colony of K. pneumoniae; the K1 serotype with the rmpA and magA genes was determined by polymerase chain reaction and Sanger sequencing. Additional percutaneous liver abscess drainage was performed due to initial inadequate drainage. Although the abscess had shrunk to a diameter of 8 cm after drainage in 4 weeks, the patient recovered from sepsis, but still had low-grade fever (occasionally 38°C) and continued to have symptoms of chronic inflammation with persistent hyper mucus discharge from the liver abscess. Surgical resection was chosen to prevent prolonged hospitalization and ensure early recovery. A right posterior sectionectomy of the liver, including liver abscess, was performed. The post-operative course was uneventful, with no complications, and she was discharged after 18 days. There were no signs of abscess recurrence 1 year after surgery. Conclusion We present a case of successful hepatic resection after percutaneous drainage failure in a patient with invasive K. pneumoniae multiloculated liver abscess.
Molecular Characterization of Giardia intestinalis Detected in Humans and Water Samples in Egypt

Giardia intestinalis is a common cause of gastrointestinal illness especially in children of developing countries. Giardia assemblages A and B are the major human infective genotypes. The present study aimed to investigate the role of water supply in the epidemiology of giardiasis via genotyping G. intestinalis detected in diarrheic children and in water samples in Egyptian rural areas. Stool samples of 100 diarrheic children, 40 drinking water samples and 10 raw water samples of canals were examined microscopically for Giardia. DNA was extracted from microscopically positive faecal samples and from all of the collected water samples. Amplification of Giardia tpi gene was performed by a nested PCR using assemblage A- and assemblage B-specific primers. Giardia gdh gene was amplified by a heminested PCR. Giardia genotypes were determined by restriction fragment polymorphism (RFLP) analysis of the amplified products. Sequencing of the amplified products was performed in two faecal and two water samples Giardia intestinalis was detected in 24 children, in none of the drinking water samples and in all canal water samples. Giardia sub-assemblage AII was identified in all stool and raw water samples. The RFLP pattern was confirmed in sequenced samples. The presence of the same Giardia sub-assemblage in diarrheic children and in raw water samples shows by molecular evidence the potential for waterborne dissemination of Giardia in Egypt. Further studies are needed to monitor cyst levels and infectivity of the genotype detected in water for risk assessment and management.
Nudging: The unexpected impact on observers' inference of donors' prosocial behavior

We proposed that although nudging may encourage participation, being nudged may undermine the intrinsic motivation of a donor’s prosocial behavior in the eyes of an observer. In 3 studies spanning various contexts of prosocial nudging ( N s = 198, 141, and 267 university students, respectively), we demonstrated that observers perceived a donor who was (vs. was not) nudged as less intrinsically motivated to help others. The findings suggested that the perceived motive of a donor’s prosocial behavior is inferred by observers not only from the behavior itself but also from whether or not the behavior is a product of nudging. By investigating the consequences of nudging from the observer’s perspective, we have provided a new lens for understanding the role of nudging in the prosocial domain.
The impact of artificial intelligence on workplace tasks in an internal user support environment an explorative cross-case study from the perspective of internal user support staff

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Advantages of Looping at the Elementary Level

Advantages of Looping at the Elementary Level Recently, looping has been getting attention from educators and educational reformers as a low cost, easily implemented way to improve education. In this project, the author created an inservice presentation designed as an introduction to the practice of looping at the elementary level. The target audience was elementary teachers and administrators. The presentation provided a brief history of the practice of looping, the theory behind the practice, a synthesis of the benefits and possible challenges of looping, and finally, several tips and considerations for the implementation of looping.
Person-centered evaluation of positive body image among Chinese nursing students: Associations with body appreciation, self-concept clarity, and negative affect

Background Nowadays, the effect of body image (BI) on negative affect among nursing college students has been ignored. This study used person-centered methods to evaluate the profiles of body appreciation (BA) among Chinese nursing students. We explored the predictive factors of these profiles and examined the difference in negative affect among the profiles. Methods A cross-sectional survey study was conducted in a university in Anhui province, China. Five hundred and forty-one Chinese nursing students from a nursing college of a larger university completed this survey. Participants completed the Sociodemographic Characteristics Questionnaire, the Self-concept Clarity Scale, the Body Appreciation Scale-2, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale. Latent profile analysis was employed to classify the BA profiles, and multinomial logistic regression analysis were conducted using the three-step regression and Bolck-Croon- Hagenaars method to test the relationship between the latent profiles of BA, several covariates (including gender, age, year of schooling, residence, academic achievement level, interpersonal relationship status, whether the student is an only child, duration of use of social media platforms, body mass index (BMI), and self-concept clarity (SCC)), and negative affect. Results Analysis resulted in a four-profile model that included a “low BA” group (14.42%), an “upper medium BA” group (36.41%), a “lower medium BA” group (36.97%), and a “high BA” group (12.20%). SCC, years of schooling, interpersonal relationship status, and BMI were found to be the predictive factors of BA profiles. The four profiles differed in levels of stress, depression, and anxiety. Conclusion Our study showed that more than half of nursing students were dissatisfied with their BI and the predictive factors evaluated and negative affect were associated with the profiles of BA. Nursing faculties should take measures to help students develop a more appropriate awareness of nursing aesthetics, a healthier lifestyle, a better interpersonal relationship with family members and peers, and a clearer self-concept to promote body appreciation and reduce negative affect related to BI.
Scotland's Rural College Spatial dimensions of stated preference valuation in environmental and resource economics: methods, trends and challenges Glenk,

An expanding literature addresses spatial dimensions related to the elicitation, estimation, interpretation and aggregation of stated preference (SP) welfare measures. Recognizing the relevance of spatial dimensions for SP welfare analysis and the breadth of associated scholarly work, this article reviews the primary methods, findings, controversies and frontiers in this important area of contemporary research. This review is grounded in a typology that characterizes analytical methods based on theoretical foundations and the type of statistical modelling applied. The resulting interpretive appraisal seeks to (1) summarize and contrast different theoretical arguments and points of departure within the spatial SP literature, (2) synthesize findings, insights and methods from the literature to promote a more holistic perspective on the treatment of spatial dimensions within SP welfare analysis, (3) evaluate and reconcile divergent approaches in terms of theoretical grounding, ability to identify relevant empirical effects, and relevance for SP valuation, and (4) discuss outstanding questions and research frontiers.
Development of Early Maturing Mutants in Finger Millet

An investigation was carried out in TRY1 finger millet variety to develop the mutants for desirable traits. Healthy and dry seeds was exposed to ethyl methane sulphonate (EMS) viz., 15%, 0.30%, 0.45%, 0.60% and 0.75%. Seedling parameters and yield contributing characters were analyzed. In laboratory experiment, germination percentage (90%), the maximum root length of 5.71 cm and shoot length of 3.86 cm on 13 th day were observed in the treatment of 0.15% of EMS. The seedling length of 9.58 cm for 0.15% EMS treatment which showed the maximum length among all the treatments. In case of vigour index, maximum vigour index of 913.26 was recorded at 0.15% of EMS treatment. The minimum vigour index was observed in 0.75% of EMS treatment. In case of Stress tolerant index, 0.30% of EMS treatment recorded the maximum stress tolerant index of 114.89 than any other EMS treatments. By considering all these results, 0.15% EMS treatment showed the desirable values to the said parameters than any other treatments. In M1 generation, 0.15% of EMS treated plants showed a early flowering among all other treatments. The maximum plant height, tillers per plant, productive tillers per plant, finger number, finger length, 1000 grain weight and grain yield were observed in 0.15% EMS concentration. Hence, it was observed that 0.15% concentration showed the desirable values and these values were decreased with increasing concentration.
The Strength of Trust Over Ties: Investigating the Relationships between Trustworthiness and Tie-Strength in Effective Knowledge Sharing

The purpose of this research is to better understand the interaction between notable structural and relational factors, which positively influence organizational knowledge sharing. Specifically, to investigate the effects of multiple dimensions of trust (i.e., competence-, integrity-, benevolence-based perceived trustworthiness) on the relationship between tie-strength and effective knowledge sharing. Knowledge sharing was examined in two ways, first through the knowledge receiver’s perception of how useful the shared knowledge was, and second through their willingness to use that knowledge. Willingness to use was further classified into explicit and tacit forms of knowledge. A total of 275 surveys were collected from legal professionals, working on projects, at one of Canada’s largest law firms. Data were analyzed using linear regression, mediation, and moderator analyses. The study revealed four main findings. The first was that strong ties lead to the receipt of useful knowledge. Second, both competenceand integrity-based trustworthiness strongly mediated the link between strong ties and receipt of useful knowledge. Third, when trust was taken into account, any positive effect of strong ties on the receipt of useful knowledge was removed. Fourth, the mediating effect of competence-based trustworthiness was of similar magnitude for willingness to use explicit and tacit knowledge. Practical implications suggest organizations should cultivate competenceand integrity-based trustworthiness and develop networks consisting of both weak and strong ties, balancing network density and range.
Technology Usage and Organizational Performance in the Medium Sized Manufacturing Enterprises: Does Network Competence Matter

The main objective of this paper is to determine whether network competence matters in the relationship between technology usage and organizational performance of medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in the state of Lagos, Nigeria. This study examines the conceptual relationships in the Nigerian context. The data for the study were based on the responses to structured questionnaires that were completed by 245 owners/managers of medium sized manufacturing enterprises. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for descriptive analysis (mean values, frequencies and percentages), and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS was employed for inferential statistics. Furthermore, the mediating effect was examined using bootstrapping analysis. HRD indicators for performance (namely effectiveness, efficiency, development, satisfaction, innovation, and quality) were used to measure organizational performance.The findings showed that the integration of network competence practices and technology usage did translate to improved organizational performance. Network competence served to promote a degree of trust within and outside interdependent firms. Furthermore, practices related to development of the individual’s skills in technology usage should be adopted to improve organizational performance. The findings indicated that network competence partially mediated the relationship between technology usage and organizational performance of medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. The findings would help Nigerian owners/managers involved in medium-sized manufacturing enterprises adopt the right human resource development practices, including the development of technology usage skills and network competence capabilities.
Upregulation of complement proteins in lung cancer cells mediates tumor progression

Introduction In vivo, cancer cells respond to signals from the tumor microenvironment resulting in changes in expression of proteins that promote tumor progression and suppress anti-tumor immunity. This study employed an orthotopic immunocompetent model of lung cancer to define pathways that are altered in cancer cells recovered from tumors compared to cells grown in culture. Methods Studies used four murine cell lines implanted into the lungs of syngeneic mice. Cancer cells were recovered using FACS, and transcriptional changes compared to cells grown in culture were determined by RNA-seq. Results Changes in interferon response, antigen presentation and cytokine signaling were observed in all tumors. In addition, we observed induction of the complement pathway. We previously demonstrated that activation of complement is critical for tumor progression in this model. Complement can play both a pro-tumorigenic role through production of anaphylatoxins, and an anti-tumorigenic role by promoting complement-mediated cell killing of cancer cells. While complement proteins are produced by the liver, expression of complement proteins by cancer cells has been described. Silencing cancer cell-specific C3 inhibited tumor growth In vivo. We hypothesized that induction of complement regulatory proteins was critical for blocking the anti-tumor effects of complement activation. Silencing complement regulatory proteins also inhibited tumor growth, with different regulatory proteins acting in a cell-specific manner. Discussion Based on these data we propose that localized induction of complement in cancer cells is a common feature of lung tumors that promotes tumor progression, with induction of complement regulatory proteins protecting cells from complement mediated-cell killing.
Identification of rice genotypes best suited for the development of organic varieties and identification of current varieties best suited for organic farming

Organic farming is at a growth stage and an increasing number of farmers are in the process of conversion from chemical farming to organic farming. However, varieties developed for organic farming are few. The experiment was conducted at Kerala Agricultural University, India, with the aims of identifying parents having organic varietal traits suited for development of organic varieties through hybridization, and of selecting the best ones among conventional rice varieties suitable for organic farming for the immediate future until enough organic varieties are developed. Out of 65 rice genotypes evaluated under organic management, considering grain yield and other organic varietal traits, ‘Jaiva’, the first organic rice variety released by Kerala Agricultural University, suited for non saline wetlands, and developed based on the concepts and strategies of organic plant breeding, ranked first. The conventional varieties which can be considered for organic farming for use in the immediate future are the photo-sensitive long-duration varieties ‘Anashwara’ and ‘Dhanu', and the photo-insensitive medium-duration variety ‘Aishwarya’ along with the pre-release Culture MK 115. Parents suited for different organic varietal traits namely, straw yield per plant, number of productive tillers per plant, number of tillers per plant at harvest, number of grains per panicle, volume expansion ratio, sensory evaluation, and pest and disease incidence, were identified.
MISALLOCATION AND TFP IN GHANA

Resource misallocation has recently been identified as one of the causes for lower total factor productivity (TFP) in developing countries. In this paper, using firmlevel data, we employ the framework of Hsieh and Klenow (2009) to ascertain the extent of resource misallocation, their (misallocation) sources and the potential TFP gains in the absence of misallocation for one of Africa’s emerging economies – Ghana. Our findings suggests that there exist significant resource misallocation in Ghana’s manufacturing sector with female-owned firms, foreign firms and larger firms facing the highest distortions. We also unearth that, electricity shortages and illicit financial payments – corruption – are important sources of resource misallocations. Finally, we show that TFP could improve by as much as 65% were allocative efficiency enhanced. JEL classification code: D24, L60, O12.
Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid Flowmetry in Evaluating the Efficiency of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Aqueductal Stenosis

Background: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) approach was gaining popularity over shunt placement in obstructive hydrocephalus. Postoperative ETV assessment and patients follow up remains a matter of controversy and challenge to ensure efficiency and patency of ventriculostomy. Aim of the work: To assess whether cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow is restored after ETV and similarity to flow in normal aqueduct with patients clinical and ventricular size changes assessment. Patients and Methods: From April 2016 to April 2019, 30 patients with hydrocephalus due to aqueductal stenosis (AS) were treated with ETV. They were followed up for ventriculostomy patency within the 1st, 6th and 9th month after surgery and compared to 22 persons as a control group of normal aqueductal flow with phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging (PC MRI). Results: Twenty-three (23) patients restored pulsatile bidirectional pattern of CSF flow across the ventriculostomy similar to that of aqueductal flow. While one patient had no flow during the 1st follow up and 6 patients showed initial pulsatile flow then developed flow disturbance during the 2nd follow up period. Absolute stroke volume values showed significant statistical difference between ETV and control groups (p value < 0.001). The value of 85 μl showed sensitivity and specificity of 84.3% and 81.7%, respectively as a cutoff value of ETV efficiency. Conclusion: ETV is an efficient technique to restores the physiological pulsatile Cerebrospinal fluid flow. Absolute stroke volume was a good predictor of ETV efficiency.
SOLAR ELECTRIC PROPULSION WITH SATELLITE FLYBY FOR JOVIAN CAPTURE

Judicious swingbys of the Galilean satellites can capture a spacecraft into Jupiter orbit without requiring a propulsive Jupiter-orbit-insertion maneuver. A single flyby of Ganymede is sufficient to capture into a 1-year orbit at Jupiter with an arrival V-infinity of 3 km/s or less, while a double flyby of Callisto and Ganymede or of Ganymede and Io captures with V-infinities less than 3.5 and 4 km/s, respectively. The relatively low energy with respect to Jupiter at arrival is achieved with a combination of solar electric propulsion and gravity assists from Earth and Mars. A launch using an Atlas V 551 launch vehicle coupled with a lunar gravity assist nets 5,000 kg into Jupiter orbit with a 25-kW (at 1 AU) solar electric propulsion system and 7-year interplanetary cruise.
Is There Too Much Benchmarking in Asset Management?

We propose a tractable model of asset management in which benchmarking arises endogenously, and analyze its welfare consequences. Fund managers' portfolios are not contractible and they incur private costs in running them. Incentive contracts for fund managers create a pecuniary externality through their effect on asset prices. Benchmarking inflates asset prices and creates crowded trades. The crowding reduces the effectiveness of benchmarking in incentive contracts for others, which fund investors fail to account for. A social planner, recognizing the crowding, opts for contracts with less benchmarking and less incentive provision. The planner also delivers lower asset management costs. (JEL D82, D86, G11, G12, G23, G41)
Spawning Patterns of Acropora Species in the Mombasa Lagoon in Kenya

Seventeen species of Acropora were studied in the Mombasa lagoon in Kenya from 2004-2005 to determine the timing and frequency of spawning, and the level of synchrony within and among different species. Spawning in this genus occurred over an extended 7 month period from October-April, with the majority of marked colonies (77%) releasing gametes between January-March in the northeast monsoon. Individual species were capable of splitspawning over 2-4 lunar months, and the length of spawning varied between species. Spawning occurred over a range of lunar phases, but predominantly in the 2 weeks following the full moon. It is evident that Acropora species in Kenya display a greater degree of spawning asynchrony compared to similar assemblages in other parts of the world.