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Early neurological deterioration in patients with acute ischemic stroke is linked to unfavorable cerebral venous outflow

Introduction: Early neurological deterioration (END) is associated with poor outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (AIS-LVO). Causes of END after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) include unsuccessful recanalization and reperfusion hemorrhages. However, little is known about END excluding the aforementioned causes. We aimed to investigate factors associated with unexplained END (ENDunexplained) with regard to the cerebral collateral status. Patients and Methods: Multicenter retrospective study of AIS-LVO patients with successful MT (mTICI 2b-3). On admission CT angiography (CTA), pial arterial collaterals and venous outflow (VO) were assessed using the modified Tan-Scale and the Cortical Vein Opacification Score (COVES), respectively. ENDunexplained was defined as an increase in NIHSS score of ⩾ 4 within the first 24 hours after MT without parenchymal hemorrhage on follow-up imaging. Multivariable regression analyses were performed to examine factors of ENDunexplained and unfavorable functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale score 3-6). Results: A total of 620 patients met the inclusion criteria. ENDunexplained occurred in 10% of patients. While there was no significant difference in pial arterial collaterals, patients with ENDunexplained exhibited more often unfavorable VO (81% vs. 53%; P < 0.001). Unfavorable VO (aOR [95% CI]; 2.56 [1.02-6.40]; P = 0.045) was an independent predictor of ENDunexplained. ENDunexplained was independently associated with unfavorable functional outcomes at 90 days (aOR [95% CI]; 6.25 [2.06-18.94]; P = 0.001). Discussion and Conclusion: Unfavorable VO on admission CTA was associated with ENDunexplained. ENDunexplained was independently linked to unfavorable functional outcomes at 90 days. Identifying AIS-LVO patients at risk of ENDunexplained may help to select patients for intensified monitoring and guide to optimal treatment regimes.
Riverine inputs and direct discharges to Norwegian coastal waters – 2011

Riverine inputs and direct discharges to Norwegian coastal waters in 2011 have been estimated in accordance with the requirements of the OSPAR Commission. Due to high water discharges in 2011, the riverine inputs of both nutrients and metals were greater than 2010. Analyses of data since 1990 from nine main rivers in the program revealed downward trends both for nutrients and metals, with an exception of upwards trends for nitrogen in one river. Fish farming continued to be a major source of nutrients and copper to coastal waters. Inputs of PCBs and the pesticide lindane were, as in previous years, insignificant. 4 keywords, Norwegian 4 keywords, English 1. Elvetilførsler 1. Riverine inputs 2. Direkte tilførsler 2. Direct discharges 3. Norske kystområder 3. Norwegian coastal waters 4. Overvåking 4. Monitoring Kari Austnes Øyvind Kaste Brit Lisa Skjelkvåle Project manager Research manager Research director ISBN 978-82-577-6174-5 Riverine inputs and direct discharges to Norwegian coastal waters 2011 (TA-2986/2012)
Gut Rhetorics: Toward Experiments in Living with Microbiota

Abstract:When considering the material ecologies of the human body, we must consider the bodies within—at least five hundred known species of microbes. We propose the term gut rhetorics to highlight how our guts have become an environment to which we are exposed: a biologically active actant contributing to the physiology and psychology—the rhetorical capacities—of the human body. Gut rhetorics incorporate—bring into the body and, importantly, into the body of rhetoric—the hungry horde within human bodies. First, we trace one probiotic formulation across three scientific studies to show how bodies, affects, and microbes are being "calibrated" at the level of experiment. Second, we stress skilled probiotic experimentation and encourage scholars to play amid environments, give attention to embodiment, and pursue phenomenological inquiry (Gruber, 2018; Melonçon, 2018). Gut rhetorics consider bodies, affects, and microbiota as entangled metabolic intra-actions that affect how the world appears to the body and the body to the world.
Aerosol Effects on Water Cloud Properties in Different Atmospheric Regimes

Aerosol‐cloud interaction remains one of the least understood processes in climate science arena, despite its profound impacts in radiation and water budget perturbations. The aerosol effects on clouds largely depend on aerosol characteristics. Here, we implemented 17‐year (2003–2020) data set of aerosol, cloud, and meteorological factors collected over East Asia—a highly polluted region with recent decreasing trend of air pollution due to control measures—to elucidate atmospheric regime‐dependent aerosol effects on water cloud properties by simultaneously accessing the response of air pollution control measures in cloud field. The study found a very close relationship between aerosol loading and cloud properties modifications in the continental region of East Asia with a significant response of air pollution control measures in the cloud field. The study further revealed that aerosols of the polluted continental atmosphere affected cloud micro‐ and macro‐physics differently than aerosols of the clean maritime atmosphere: in the former, increased aerosol loading increased the stability under cloud base and then enhanced cloud droplet collision‐coalescence process, resulting to increase cloud droplet size by decreasing cloud top height; whereas in the latter, increased aerosol loading decreased cloud droplet size without notable influence in the atmosphere thermodynamics and cloud top height. This study further showed a complex aerosol‐cloud interaction process in the polluted maritime atmosphere due to the mixed effect of polluted continental and clean maritime atmospheres. In all atmospheric regimes, cloud fraction was found to increase with the increase of aerosol loading.
Identifying glacial meltwater in the Amundsen Sea

Pine Island Ice Shelf (PIIS), in the Amundsen Sea, is losing mass due to warm ocean waters melting the ice from below. The glacial meltwater appears as a warmer and more saline water mass (with lower O2 concentration) than the Winter Water. Tracing meltwater pathways from ice shelves is important for identifying the regions most affected by the increased input of this water type. Water mass characteristics (temperature, salinity, O2 concentration) are used to calculate glacial meltwater fractions (MW). The observations from the Amundsen Sea show a plume of MW travelling away from PIIS along σ = 27.7 kg m−3, out to the continental shelf edge. We investigate the reliability of the interpretation of the observations as a signature of MW. Physical and biological processes can affect the calculated apparent MW by causing variations in the water mass characteristics. In the Weddell Sea, iceberg meltwater was found to enhance biological productivity. In the Amundsen Sea, the biological productivity was seen to artificially decrease the apparent MW signature. We analyse the effects of these processes on the reliability of the calculated meltwater fractions using a modified one-dimensional ocean model. The model simulates the effects of an increase in sea ice production and an influx of Lower CDW, as well as biological activity. These processes are found to result in an observation that can conventionally be interpreted as a meltwater signature, similar to the plume observed at the continental shelf edge. Recommendations are made to improve the reliability of MW calculations, including the identification of a ‘pseudo’-CDW endpoint and to increase the uncertainty associated with the O2 concentrations. A meltwater pathway leading to the west of PIIS, along the coastline, is observed. This has implications for water mass characteristics further to the west and ultimately AABW formation in the Ross Sea.
Long-Term Impacts of Fuel Treatments on Tree Growth and Aboveground Biomass Accumulation in Ponderosa Pine Forests of the Northern Rocky Mountains

ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . iii TABLE OF CONTENTS . iv LIST OF FIGURES . vi LIST OF TABLES . vii SECTION 1: Aboveground biomass responses to fuel treatments in fire-frequent forests of the American West: a review Abstract . 1 1.
Utilization of Chamilo LMS in Learning Media Courses as an Effort to Digitalize Education

The number of online learning platforms available for free makes it easier for lecturers to deliver teaching materials but difficult for students. The use of different LMS by each lecturer causes almost all LMS on students' mobile devices. In order to make the learning process easier to organize, educational institutions should have one LMS that is the choice to be used together. Only now, Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka has no LMS, especially the Indonesian Language Education study program. Therefore, this research will produce a Learning Management System that can support online learning systems synchronously, asynchronously, and mixed learning in the Indonesian Language Education study program at Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka. The LMS that will be created is open-source-based so that it can be developed according to user needs. Specifically, the subjects included in the system are Educational media subjects at the college level. However, this LMS will be developed into a Faculty LMS that can be used to support learning management in all study programs. Five interrelated stages are needed to develop this LMS: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. These development stages are known as the ADDIE model. An LMS meets the standard criteria for use in Learning Media courses through these stages. The resulting prototype is very useful for learning management, so its use can be expanded and developed to improve learning management within the faculty.
Identifying and Evaluating the Risk Factors Contributing to Pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women

10.30699/jogcr.8. 5.520 Background & Objective: One of the most prevalent musculoskeletal issues during pregnancy is pelvic pain, which most pregnant women may experience to varying degrees. The current research aims to identify and evaluate the risk factors contributing to pelvic pain in pregnant women. Materials & Methods: The present case-control research was conducted on 180 pregnant women at Baghdad's Alwiyah Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2022. For data collection, two questionnaires and a checklist were utilized. The questionnaires included demographic information about women and questions about risk factors, and the checklist included the results of women's examinations to identify risk factors. Using SPSS.23 software, the data were analyzed, and the statistical significance level of the results was considered less than 0.05. Results: The results showed that from the demographic variables, only the age variable showed a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). Also, evaluating the risk factors indicated a significant difference between the two groups for the baby's weight, back pain before pregnancy, and back pain in the previous pregnancy (P<0.001). Other demographic variables and risk factors did not significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion: The results demonstrated that identifying the risk factors could aid in managing aggravating pelvic pain factors during pregnancy and preventing movement restrictions in postpartum women.
The Marine Biogeochemistry of Trace Metals

of a dissertation at the University of Miami. Dissertation supervised by Professor Jingfeng Wu. No. of pages in text. (263) Some of the transition metals play major roles within the biology of the ocean, but occur in the ocean at the “trace” levels of concentration. They, particularly, function in the metabolism and thriving of the marine primary producers which contribute significantly to the global photosynthesis and are the base of the marine food web. Iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), cadmium (Cd), and manganese (Mn) are among the most important trace metals whose oceanic behavior in terms of distribution, cycling, sources, sinks, and similarities to macronutrients such as phosphate (PO4), nitrate (NO3), and silicate (SiO4) are studied in this dissertation. The data produced during this dissertation are considered as an outcome of the GEOTRACES program (www.geotraces.org). These studies have been conducted in the tropical-subtropical North Atlantic and the tropical
Green Space and the Risk of Non-communicable Diseases: A Study of Urban Residents in Dhaka City

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a leading cause of death in Bangladesh, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Green spaces, defined as natural or semi-natural areas with vegetation, have been recognized for their potential to promote health and prevent NCDs. However, limited research exists on the relationship between green space and NCDs in urban areas of Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between green space and NCD risk in urban residents of Dhaka City, focusing on the amount and distribution of green spaces, their effectiveness in reducing NCD risk, and recommendations for policymakers and urban planners. The findings could have significant implications for public health interventions, such as advocating for increased availability and accessibility of green spaces, improving their quality, and promoting activities that encourage their use. The study may also identify areas with inadequate access to green spaces, informing targeted interventions for equitable access. Furthermore, understanding the mechanisms through which green spaces influence NCD risk, such as physical activity, social interaction, air quality, and stress reduction, could lead to evidence-based interventions. The findings could be used to advocate for policy changes and urban planning strategies that prioritize green spaces as an important component of public health promotion and NCD prevention in urban areas. Collaborative efforts between health authorities, urban planners, policymakers, and community stakeholders may be necessary to implement strategies that increase the availability, accessibility, and quality of green spaces in Dhaka City. In conclusion, this study has the potential to contribute valuable knowledge to the literature on green space and health in urban areas of Bangladesh, with implications for public health policy and planning.
Renal Data from the Arab World Transfusion-transmitted Virus Infection in Hemodialysis Patients in Arar, Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Predictors and Genotyping

Transfusion-transmitted virus (TTV) is a single-stranded DNA virus that was identified in patients with post-transfusion hepatitis of non-A-to-G type. Patients with chronic renal failure on maintenance hemodialysis (HD) have a higher risk of viral infections, and the prevalence of TTV infection is common. The aim of our study was to detect TTV-DNA and its genotype in HD patients. A case – control study compromising of 63 patients on maintenance HD therapy at the Nephrology Center of Central Arar Hospital and 100 healthy individuals who were tested for TTV-DNA and its genotype by semi nested-polymerase chain reaction with primers derived from the conserved open reading frame 1 (ORF1) region followed by digestion with NdeI and PstI restriction enzyme. The results show that the prevalence of TTV in HD patients was high and statistically significant; 42.9% compared with 19% in the control group. History of blood transfusion was the only significant predictor, and we found that age of patients, duration of HD, hepatitis B and C infection, aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase levels were not significant predictors of TT virus positivity in HD patients. TTV genotype 1 (G1) was found to be the most common genotype among both HD and healthy controls. The prevalence of TTV among HD patients was significantly higher than that in healthy individuals. History of blood transfusion was the only significant predictor of TTV positivity among them. Genotype 1 was the most predominant type among HD and healthy individuals. Further studies on TTV in peritoneal dialysis patients and transplant patients are needed.
PLAY-INTEGRATED TEACHING AND LEARNING IN BENEFICIARY SCHOOLS OF THE RIGHT TO PLAY LEARNING THROUGH PLAY PROJECT IN THE SAVELIGU DISTRICT OF NORTHERN GHANA

This study examined kindergarten (KG) teachers’ implementation of play-integrated teaching and learning in beneficiary schools of the Right To Play (RTP) learning through play initiative in the Saveligu District of Northern Ghana. An intrinsic case study design was adopted. Thirty KG1&2 teachers were purposively selected and willingly took part in this study. Semi-structured interviews and non-participant observations were used to collect data. The data were manually coded, summarised, and analysed using a deductive thematic approach to qualitative data analysis. The study identified three groups of teachers with three different ideologies and practices. They all admitted that play was an avenue for children to have fun, learn, and develop holistically. However, they approached play-integrated teaching and learning differently. While some discouraged the practice, others encouraged it partially and some other teachers embraced it fully. These disparities in teachers' views and practices of play-integrated teaching and learning revealed some infrastructural and curricular deficits in Ghanaian KG education. The study recommended that the Ghana Education Service (GES) should address the infrastructural deficit identified in most KGs in the Saveligu District and invest more in play-integrated teaching and learning. Also, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) should revise the current KG curriculum to include explicit instructions on the use of play-integrated pedagogies in KG. Article visualizations:
Níveis de aptidão física e perfil antropométrico dos árbitros de elite do Paraná credenciados pela Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF)

Fitness levels and anthropometric profile of elite referees of Parana certified by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of physical fitness and body composition of elite referees from the Football Federation of Parana (FPF). Sample size comprises 16 referees from the FPF, all males, that belong to the national board (certified by the Brazilian Football Confederation). Fitness evaluation was applied during the 2000 Soccer Season. Mean age was 34.5±4.8 years, height was 177.8±7.4 cm, and body weight was 78.7±8.0 kg. The FIFA’s standardized test battery includes the following tests: a 50 meters and a 200 meters running test and the Cooper test. To assess body composition we measured skinfolds (subscapular, triceps, biceps, pectoral, medium axillary, abdomen, suprailiac, thigh and calf), girths (forearm, contracted arm, relaxed arm, thorax, abdomen, hip, thigh, mid-thigh and calf) and breadths (biacromial, biiliocristal, biepicondylar humerus and maleolar) (17,18,19). From anthropometrical variables, body density was determined according to Jackson and Pollock’s (20) equation and the fat percentual using Siri’s (21) equation. Fat weight (PG) was calculated multiplying the body mass (MC) by the fraction of fat percentual (% G), PG=MC(%G/100). Bone weight (PO) and residual
Sedimentological and ichnological implications of rapid Holocene flooding of a gently sloping mud‐dominated incised valley – an example from the Red River (Gulf of Tonkin)

The Gulf of Tonkin coastline migrated at an average rate of ca 60 m year−1 landward during Holocene sea‐level rise (20 to 8 ka). Due to a combination of rapid coastline migration and undersupply of sand, neither coastal barriers nor tidal sand bars developed at the mouth of the Red River incised valley. Only a 30 to 80 cm thick sandy interval formed at the base of full‐marine deposits. Thus, the river mouth represented a mud‐dominated open funnel‐shaped estuary during transgression. At the base of the valley fill, a thin fluvial lag deposit marks a period of lowered sea‐level when the river did not reach geomorphic equilibrium and was thus prone to erosion. The onset of base‐level rise is documented by non‐bioturbated to sparsely bioturbated mud that occasionally contains pyrite indicating short‐term seawater incursions. Siderite in overlying deposits points to low‐salinity estuarine conditions. The open funnel‐shaped river mouth favoured upstream incursion of seawater that varied inversely to the seasonal strongly fluctuating discharge: several centimetres to a few tens of centimetres thick intervals showing marine or freshwater dominance alternate, as indicated by bioturbational and physical sedimentary structures, and by the presence of Fe sulphides or siderite, respectively. Recurrent short‐term seawater incursions stressed the burrowing fauna. The degree of bioturbation increases upward corresponding to increasing marine influence. The uppermost estuarine sediments are completely bioturbated. The estuarine deposits aggraded on average rapidly, up to several metres kyr−1. Siphonichnidal burrows produced by bivalves, however, document recurrent episodes of enhanced deposition (>0·5 m) and pronounced erosion (<1 m) that are otherwise not recorded. The slope of the incised valley affected the sedimentary facies. In steep valley segments, the marine transgressive surface (equivalent to the onset of full‐marine conditions) is accentuated by the Glossifungites ichnofacies, whereas in gently sloped valley segments the marine transgressive surface is gradational and bioturbated. Marine deposits are completely bioturbated.
Purchase Intention Halal Food in Online Shop Among Gen Z Muslims: The Role of Halal Awareness, Sales Promotion Display, Social Media Marketing, and Endorser’s Persuasiveness

This study aims to determine the effect of halal awareness, sales promotion display, social media marketing, and endorser’s persuasiveness on purchase intention in online shop among Gen Z Muslims. A quantitative approach was used to collect data by applying the instruments adopted from previous studies. The research data is elicited from 150 Gen Z Muslim consumers of halal food in Central Java, Indonesia. The statistic technique is using Partial Least Squares Path Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results of the study using the PLS-SEM model show that the variables of halal awareness, display of sales promotions, and social media marketing influence the variable of purchase intention in online shop. Meanwhile, endorser’s persuasiveness has no effect on purchase intention in online shop. As a result of this study, marketers can pay attention to the halal concept in the manufacture of food products, present attractive views and content on social media and choose endorsers who have high credibility and popularity to encourage customer purchase intention.