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Differences in the Glenohumeral Joint before and after Unilateral Breast Cancer Surgery: Motion Capture Analysis

After mastectomy, women might lose mobility and develop kinematic changes in the shoulder. The objective of this research was to compare the kinematics of the glenohumeral joint in women, before and after unilateral breast cancer surgery. This was a longitudinal study with a pre- and post-evaluation design; in total, 15 Mexican women who had a mastectomy for breast cancer and who received a physical therapy program after surgery were evaluated. Flexion–extension and abduction–adduction movements of the glenohumeral joint were evaluated (15 days before and 60 days after mastectomy). For the kinematic analysis of the glenohumeral joint, an optoelectronic motion capture system was used to monitor 41 reflective markers located in anatomical landmarks. There was no significant difference in the range of motion of the glenohumeral joint when comparing pre- and post-mastectomy, flexion–extension (p = 0.138), and abduction–adduction (p = 0.058). Furthermore, patients who received chemotherapy (53%) before mastectomy were more affected (lower range of motion) than those who did not receive it. There were no significant differences in the kinematics of the glenohumeral joint after mastectomy in this group of patients who received a physical therapy program after surgery. Moreover, patients who received chemotherapy treatment before breast cancer surgery tended to have a lower range of motion than those who did not receive it. Therefore, it is necessary for the physical rehabilitation team to attend to these patients even before the mastectomy.
At the Top of the Pyramid, Everyone is Above Average: Self-efficacy and perceived performance of academics in the Nordic countries

Managerialism in higher education has gained prominence in recent decades. One of the crucial elements of this approach is the steering of the higher education sector, including the introduction of multiple forms of evaluation of academic work. Little is known about how academics evaluate themselves in comparison to their colleagues. Therefore, the focus of this paper is on how academics evaluate their own performance in teaching and research. The article uses survey data (2014–2015) from Norway, Finland and Sweden. Professors’ and associate professors’ answers were considered. Our research relies on social-cognitive theory to develop a set of hypothesis. The empirical findings show that academics are likely to perceive their own and their unit’s research performance as higher when compared to that of their peers and similar units. Associate professors consider themselves to be more performative in teaching, whilst professors highlight their research performance. Finally, the gender differences were found to be minimal.
Effect of dapagliflozin on urinary albumin excretion in patients with chronic kidney disease with and without type 2 diabetes: new insights from the DAPA-CKD trial Trial

Background: Reductions in albuminuria are associated with a subsequent lower risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor dapagliflozin significantly reduced albuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes and normal/near-normal kidney function. Whether this effect persists in patients with CKD with and without diabetes is unknown. We assessed the effects of dapagliflozin on albuminuria in patients with CKD with and without type 2 diabetes from the DAPA-CKD trial (NCT03036150). Methods: We randomised 4304 patients with estimated glomerular filtration rate 25-75 mL/min/1·73m 2 and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) 200-5000 mg/g to dapagliflozin (10 mg) or placebo. Change in albuminuria was a pre-specified exploratory outcome. Regression in UACR stage, defined as a transition from macroalbuminuria (≥300 mg/g) to micro- or normoalbuminuria (<300 mg/g), and progression in UACR stage, defined as a transition from <3000 mg/g to ≥3000 mg/g, were additional discrete endpoints. Findings
Differences in Initial Lactate Levels on Elderly and Non-Elderly Sepsis Patients Associated With Sofa Score as a Predictor of Mortality in ICU RSUP H. Adam Malik

: Background: Sepsis, a complex syndrome, multifactorial, incidence, morbidity, mortality are increasing. Old age is a predisposing factor due to co-existing comorbidities, repeated hospitalizations, decreased immunity, functional limitations. Hyperlactanemia is a strong independent predictor of death in sepsis. Objective: Know the differences in initial lactate on elderly and non-elderly patients with sepsis associated with the SOFA score as a predictor of mortality. Method: Using a prospective cohort.30 subjects with sepsis who had measured the initial SOFA score, lactate level were taken as samples. The data then analyzed statistically. Results: The difference between the initial lactate of the elderly – non-elderly was p = 0.724. The difference in the SOFA score was p = 0.089. The difference in initial lactate in dead patients was p = 0.478. The difference in initial lactate in alive was p = 0.226. Significant difference in the initial lactate in elderly patients who died-alive (p = 0.031). Initial lactate was able to predict mortality in elderly patients (p = 0.013). AUC 93.2% (95% CI = 80.2%-100%). Cut-off point (CoP) was 2.1 mmol / L. The initial lactate sensitivity was 81.8%, specificity was 75% in the elderly. Discussion: Women are more than men with severe sepsis had a higher risk of dying in hospital. In elderly, initial lactate of life and death patients, significant differences were found. Conclusion: Initial lactate predicts mortality in the elderly, cut-off point of 2.1 mmol, elderly patients are admitted to the ICU.
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Procedure Appropriateness Category Relative Radiation Level Digital breast tomosynthesis screening Usually Appropriate ☢☢ Mammography screening Usually Appropriate ☢☢ MRI breast without and with IV contrast May Be Appropriate O US breast Usually Not Appropriate O Digital breast tomosynthesis diagnostic Usually Not Appropriate ☢☢ Mammography diagnostic Usually Not Appropriate ☢☢ MRI breast without IV contrast Usually Not Appropriate O Sestamibi MBI Usually Not Appropriate ☢☢☢ FDG-PET breast dedicated Usually Not Appropriate ☢☢☢☢
Life cycle assessment of a biogas system for cassava processing in Brazil

11 1 Dept. Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering, Chadwick Building, University College London12 UCL, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT. 13 2 Sustainable Process Technology, Department 2, Federal Institute of Goiás, IFG, Rua 75, 46, Centro, 14 CEP 74055110, Goiânia GO. 15 3 Agronomy Faculty, Federal University of Goiás – UFG, Av. Esperança s/n, Campus Samambaia, CEP 16 74690-900, Goiânia Goiás – Brazil. 17 Corresponding Author: l.campos@ucl.ac. uk 18
Clinical Profile of COVID-19 Patients and QT Interval Changes with Drugs used for Empirical Treatment: A Case Series from Eastern India

: Background: Clinical profiling of COVID-19 cases is lacking from the eastern part of India. Also, the risk of QT prolongation with hydroxychloroquine when used empirically, with or without azithromycin, for the treatment of in COVID-19 is a matter of concern in India. We sought to generate a clinical and laboratory profile of confirmed COVID-19 patients and study the issue of QT prolongation. Design: Record based case series. Methods: Study included 55 confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted to a dedicated COVID-19 treatment facility set up in a tertiary care hospital. ECG was recorded at baseline, prior to start of hydroxychloroquine ± azithromycin, and following administration of the drugs for 48 hours. Results: Among 55 COVID-19 patients included in the study, 47 (85.5%) were symptomatic. Patients had mean (standard deviation [SD]) age of 45.8 (17.76) years and 20 (36.37%) were female. Fever and cough were the predominant symptoms on admission. Lymphopenia with or without leukocytosis were the dominant laboratory findings. The mean (SD) baseline QTc was 398.4 (46.96) ms; after starting of hydroxychloroquine ± azithromycin it was 401.8 (45.23) ms. QTc changes were not significant statistically or clinically. Conclusions: The clinical profile of COVID-19 patients seen in this case series is similar to that documented in other studies published till date. The triad of fever-cough-dyspnea are predominant presenting symptoms. Lymphopenia, with or without leukopenia, could be potential laboratory marker. The use of hydroxychloroquine for treatment, with or without azithromycin, did not show significant QTc prolongation at 48 hours.
Homosexuality in Massage Centers as Perceived by Sample Attenders

: The purpose of the study is to investigate the extent of homosexuality amongworkers in massage centers in East of Riyadh. The study adopted the descriptive survey method, as the study sample consisted of (385) individuals who were selected by the available method. A questionnaire consisting of (16) items was applied to the study sample members. The results showed that homosexuality is prevalent in anaverage degree among workers in massage centers. Further, there were no significant statistical differences (α = 0.05) due to the effect of age, the reason for attendance, and the effect of the number of times of attendance. Based on the Findings, the study presented a set of recommendations, including: tightening control over all massage centers, monitoring the workers in them, and closing every center that proves the existence of abuses in it.
Notes on the distribution, morphological variation, and mechanoreceptors of Tretanorhinus nigroluteus (Serpentes: Dipsadidae) in Colombia

Las los grupos menos en Por su ecología, algunas de estas especies son difíciles de muestrear, siendo mayormente encuentros fortuitos. Dentro de este grupo se encuentra el género Tretanorhinus del cual para Colombia hay registro de dos especies: T. mocquardi y T. taeniatus y se ha sugerido la presencia de una tercera: T. nigroluteus . La presencia de T. nigroluteus en Colombia ha sido problemática, pues los registros han resultado ser identificaciones erróneas e información incompleta. Aquí actualizamos la distribución de esta especie para la región del Pacífico colombiano, y discutimos la incertidumbre del anterior registro. También comparamos la variación morfológica del único espécimen colombiano con la variación descrita para individuos de Centroamérica, encontrando que este individuo se diferencia por tener coloración dorsal negra sin puntos alternados y un vientre ennegrecido. Sin embargo, por la poca disponibilidad de individuos, consideramos la combinación de escamación y coloración de este espécimen como variación intraespecífica no conocida anteriormente. Abstract Aquatic species are among the least studied groups of snakes in Colombia. This is mainly due to their ecology, which makes some species difficult to survey, resulting mostly in fortuitous encounters. Within this group is the genus Tretanorhinus , for which there are records of two species in Colombia, T. mocquardi and T. taeniatus , along with a possible third one, T. nigroluteus . The presence of T. nigroluteus in Colombia has been problematic, since records are based on misidentifications and incomplete information. Here we extend the distribution of this species to the Pacific region of Colombia and discuss the uncertainty of the previous record. We also compare the morphological variation of the only Colombian specimen currently known with individuals of Central America, finding that this individual differs in having a black dorsal ground color without punctulations and a darkened belly. Nonetheless, we consider this combination of scales and color as previously unknown intraspecific variation. Finally, we report for the first time the presence of dome-shaped cephalic mechanoreceptor sensilla for the genus, quantify its density and size for six cephalic scales, and discuss the possible taxonomic value of these structures.
Is there order in the mess? A single paper meta-analysis approach to identification of predictors of success in learning analytics

ABSTRACT Predictors of student academic success do not always replicate well across different learning designs, subject areas, or educational institutions. This suggests that characteristics of a particular discipline and learning design have to be carefully considered when creating predictive models in order to scale up learning analytics. This study aimed to examine if and to what extent frequently used predictors of study success are portable across a homogenous set of courses. The research was conducted in an integrated blended problem-based curriculum with trace data (n = 2,385 students) from 50 different course offerings across four academic years. We applied the statistical method of single paper meta-analysis to combine correlations of several indicators with students’ success. Total activity and the forum indicators exhibited the highest prediction intervals, where the former represented proxies of the overall engagement with online tasks, and the latter with online collaborative learning activities. Indicators of lecture reading (frequency of lecture view) showed statistically insignificant prediction intervals and, therefore, are less likely to be portable across course offerings. The findings show moderate amounts of variability both within iterations of the same course and across courses. The results suggest that the use of the meta-analytic statistical method for the examination of study success indicators across courses with similar learning design and subject area can offer valuable quantitative means for the identification of predictors that reasonably well replicate and consequently can be reliably portable in the future.
‘Will ye no’ come back again?’: Population challenge and diaspora policy in Scotland

Like many countries, Scotland has its population challenges, including a low birth rate and an ageing population. Some countries have sought to offset these challenges by the promotion of ‘replacement immigration’ or by economic policies to attract migrants. But, as part of the United Kingdom, Scotland lacks many of the policy levers available to promote wide-ranging socioeconomic development and has no powers over immigration, as this is reserved to the U.K. Government. In this paper, we explore the potential for attracting members of the Scottish diaspora as a means of boosting population growth, using data from a series of surveys we have undertaken during the last decade. Although Scotland's quality of life may be attractive to returners, employment opportunities are crucial. However, the coronavirus pandemic has shown the potential for widening home-based working and this demonstrates additional possibilities for returners to live in Scotland while working elsewhere. © 2022 The Authors. Population, Space and Place published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
How Do Employers Belonging to Marginalized Communities Respond to Minimum Wage Increases? The Case of Immigrant-Owned Businesses in Seattle

Minimum wage opponents often argue that businesses owned by marginalized communities, which include woman-owned, Black-owned, and immigrant-owned businesses, are exceptionally vulnerable to minimum wage increases. Little research has investigated this claim. Using a unique survey of Seattle businesses that includes owners’ nativity status and was administered while the city began to phase in its $15 minimum wage ordinance, the authors find that immigrant-owned businesses respond to the higher minimum wage in ways that largely conform to the responses of other businesses. Nevertheless, immigrant-owned franchises are less likely than other franchises to fire employees, reduce employees’ hours, or lower the wages of employees earning more than $15 per hour. Evidence suggests that immigrant franchisees have a lower likelihood of passing the increased labor costs onto employees because they use fewer employees and rely more heavily on family labor compared to other franchisees. The authors’ findings suggest that firms owned by marginalized and nonmarginalized groups respond to municipal-level minimum wage increases in comparable ways. Nevertheless, marginalized status may matter more in certain sectors of the economy than in others.
Reward Design for Intelligent Intersection Control to Reduce Emission

The transportation industry is one of the main contributors to global warming since it is responsible for a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions. Due to society’s crucial dependence on fossil fuels and the rapid increase in mobility demands, the reduction of global vehicle emissions evolved into a significant challenge. In the urban transportation areas, signalized intersections can be considered the main bottlenecks in mitigating congestion and, therefore, vehicle emission. Our research focuses on the Traffic Signal Control problem since the efficient control of these intersections can significantly impact the productive hours and, through emission, the health of the citizens along with the depressing challenge of climate change. The Traffic Signal Control problem is well-studied and solved via several different techniques. However, most recently, Single and Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning methods have arisen thanks to their performance and real-time applicability. Although rewarding schemes, which are the most crucial aspects of this method, do not seem to evolve at the same pace as the utilized techniques. In this paper, we propose a novel rewarding concept to compare its performance with the most common rewarding strategies in the literature. The results indicate that our approach outperforms its contenders from the literature in both classic and sustainability measures.
Laboratory analysis of patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a semi-urban COVID-19 center of Lucknow, India

Timely analysis of the laboratory characteristics associated with 2019 novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) can assist with clinical diagnosis and prognosis. This study is a collection of clinical data from 100 hospitalized patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in a dedicated COVID- 19 health center located in a semi-urban area from July to September, 2020. The average age of the patients was 50 years. The proportion of patients with comorbidities was 59%. Lymphocyte counts were reduced in the routine blood-work for all patients, but significantly lower in L2-type patients. Elevation of D-Dimer with near normal PT and APTT were detected in coagulation function tests, and more significant changes were observed in L2-type patients compared to L1-type patients. Serum ferritin levels were sensitive to SARS-CoV (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2) infection and found to rise in L2-type patients more than L1-type patients. Inflammatory markers, CRP and Interleukin-6 (IL-6) were significantly increased in all patients, but higher in L2-type patients compared to L1-type patients. Coming to organ damage, kidney injury was the most common organ affected by COVID-19 followed by heart and liver.
Experiences and impact of moral injury in U.K. veterinary professional wellbeing

ABSTRACT Background Veterinary professionals (VPs) are often exposed to distressing and ethically challenging events in their line of work, yet little is known about whether they may experience moral injury and the impact potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) may have on their wellbeing. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the association between PMIEs and the mental health outcomes of U.K. VPs. Method Assessments of PMIE exposure and self-report measures of common mental disorders were administered using an anonymous online questionnaire to 90 U.K. VPs between December 2020 and May 2021. Results Exposure to PMIEs was reported by almost all VPs (89.0%), with acts of omission most frequently reported. Experiences of PMIEs were significantly associated with symptoms of PTSD (p < 0.01) and experiencing a betrayal event was significantly associated with PTSD symptoms (p<0.05). However, there was no significant association found between PMIE exposure and alcohol misuse or CMD (p > 0.05). Conclusions This study provides some of the first evidence that experiences of moral injury are significantly associated with adverse mental health outcomes in U.K. VPs. Future work is needed to design effective pathways for prevention and intervention for VPs exposed to highly challenging events. HIGHLIGHTS U.K. veterinary professionals were found to experience moral injury. Experiences of moral injury were significantly associated with symptoms of PTSD.
Analysis of Traffic Law Violations and Traffic Accidents with their Enforcements (In Case of Jimma Town)

More than about 1.24 million of people killed each year due to road traffic crashes worldwide. Out of these deaths, more than one fifth occur among pedestrians Promoting the level of road traffic law enforcement plays a great role in reducing traffic crashes. For assessing of traffic law enforcement, the registered data of traffic violation for the years 2015-2017 were taken from the Traffic Police Department to describe the activities of traffic police personnel in enforcing traffic laws. The violations were categorized into four groups: -those related to driving, vehicle, parking and others, and Traffic Law Enforcement into safety and other traffic law enforcement activities. The types of vehicles involved in the violations were categorized as cars, small load vehicles, motor-cycles, Bajaj and other. Traffic Police had registered a total of 77 traffic-law violation in the year 2015,65 in the year 2016, and 86 in the year 2017. Driving violation was the highest registered violation in the three years, and it was slightly higher in 2017. The categories of cars and small load vehicles were the highest registered vehicles in number of violations with in the three years. For motorized two wheeler vehicles the highest number of registered violation in the three years were the one that related to driving. Out of all vehicle related and other violations were registered more commonly for cars in 2015 and 2016 respectively. From the registered violations, parking related violation was occurred only in 2017. The safety related traffic law enforcement was 89.96 % of the total traffic law enforcement activity.
Nurses’ experiences of using AsthmaTuner – an eHealth self-management system for healthcare of patients with asthma

Objective This study describes nurses’ experiences of using eHealth for assessment in the healthcare of patients with asthma. Methods Five nurses with experience of using AsthmaTuner in the healthcare of patients with asthma participated in the study. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with the nurses to understand their experiences of using the eHealth system. The transcribed interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results The results show that nurses as well as patients find the tool useful and easy-to-handle. AsthmaTuner gives the nurses access to more and better information about the patients, which facilitates assessments and makes their work more efficient. The patients become more involved in their care, gain increased control and take more responsibility for their illness and treatment. Conclusions The nurses appreciate eHealth in asthma care. Using AsthmaTuner makes the nurses’ work more efficient and the patients become more involved in their care.
Toward a consensual definition of educational research and development: a Delphi study

ABSTRACT The concept of research and development (R&D) is well established in the industrial, scientific, and technological fields. In the educational field, however, this concept is typically used as a ‘buzz word’ to refer to innovation and entrepreneurship, blurring its essential meaning. This article uses the Delphi method process of consensus-building to identify common characteristics of the concept as seen by a diversified international group of experts, to reach a clear definition of Educational R&D and apply it to research and policymaking. The findings come up with an operational definition, as well as points of contention regarding the potential of R&D in the education field.