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COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions amongst Healthcare Workers: A Scoping Review

A worldwide vaccination programme is the chosen strategy against the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccine hesitancy, however, forms a threat to achieving a high degree of vaccination. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are exposed to greater risks, in addition to HCWs who care for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). However, little is still known about these groups’ vaccine hesitancy. This review aims to provide insight into the intentions and attitudes of HCWs on COVID-19 vaccination, including those who care for people with ID. The search included both types and was conducted in nine databases. A total of 26 papers were identified concerning the vaccine intentions of 43,199 HCWs worldwide. The data were gathered both quantitively and qualitatively. The papers were analysed for all of the themes regarding vaccine intentions, which were: (1) percentages of vaccine willingness; (2) predictors of willingness; (3) attitudes of willingness and hesitancy; (4) sources of vaccination information; (5) contextual factors and changes in COVID-19 vaccine acceptance over time; and (6) future strategies for interventions. Concerns about vaccine safety, efficacy and short- and long-term side effects were the most prominent in HCWs and, therefore, should be addressed in future intervention strategies. Furthermore, interactive interventions are recommended to facilitate exchange, and accurate information should be accessible to target groups on social media platforms.
Fault-Tolerant Operation Under Single-Phase Open in Mono Inverter Dual Parallel SMPMSM With Single Shaft

This paper presents a fault-tolerant operation for dual three-phase surface-mounted permanent magnet machines (SPMSMs) that were both electrically connected on three winding phases and mechanically connected on one shaft. The open-phase fault-tolerant operation is considered in dual three-phase SPMSMs drive thus combining motor drive of three-phase and single-phase. The proposed method controls the torque of each motor with different phases using a single inverter. In order to control these motors, the torque and current are distributed between the motors with the specific ratio. Methods for minimizing torque ripple and copper losses and maximizing the output torque of the three-phase motor are stated in this paper. Accordingly, a system with cost-effective and enhanced reliability is proposed without any configuration adjustment or auxiliary switching devices. The mathematical analysis and experiments are presented to verify the feasibility of the proposed method. After the fault, the resulting system is able to provide up to 75% of the rated torque, and up to 50% of the torque can be utilized without any torque ripple.
Metabolomic Analysis Revealed Distinct Physiological Responses of Leaves and Roots to Huanglongbing in a Citrus Rootstock

Huanglongbing (HLB) is an obstinate disease in the citrus industry. No resistant citrus resources were currently available, but various degrees of Huanglongbing tolerance exist in different germplasm. Citrus junos is emerging as one of the popular rootstocks widely used in the citrus production. However, its responses to the HLB causal agent, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), were still elusive. In the current study, we investigated the physiological, anatomical, and metabolomic responses of a C. junos rootstock ‘Pujiang Xiangcheng’ by a controlled CLas grafting inoculation. The summer flushes and roots were impaired at 15 weeks after inoculation, although typical leaf symptomatic phenotypes were not obvious. The chlorophyll pigments and the photosynthetic rate were compromised. The phloem sieve tubes were still working, despite the fact that the callose was deposited and the starch granules were accumulated in the phloem cells. A wide, targeted metabolomic analysis was carried out to explore the systematic alterations of the metabolites at this early stage of infection in the leaves and root system. The differentially accumulated metabolites in the CLas-affected leaves and roots compared with the mock-inoculation control tissues revealed that distinct responses were obvious. Besides the commonly observed alteration of sugar and amino acids, the active break down of starch in the roots was discovered. The different types of fatty acids were altered in the two tissues, with a more pronounced content decline in the roots. Our results not only provided fundamental knowledge about the response of the C. junos rootstock to the HLB disease, but also presented new insights into the host–pathogen interaction in the early stages.
Distribution, natural history, and conservation of Cambarus dubius in Pennsylvania

ABSTRACT Due to their burrowing lifestyles that make them difficult to sample, the distributions and habitat associations of most burrowing crayfishes are poorly understood. A distributional study was conducted in south-western Pennsylvania to better understand the range and habitat associations of the primary burrowing crayfish Cambarus dubius within the state. A total of 790 new sites and six previously surveyed sites were sampled between the Chestnut Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, with the majority of these localities being roadside ditches. Crayfish were collected using a combination of burrow excavation, baited lines, and by hand. We utilised permutation-based t-tests to determine differences in habitat variables between sites with and without C. dubius and sites with and without any burrowing crayfish species. Cambarus dubius was collected from 61 total sites, and active crayfish burrows were observed at 137 additional sites. Cambarus carinirostris was collected from 13 sites, Lacunicambarus thomai was collected from six sites, and an exuvia of Procambarus acutus was collected from a stream at one site. New behavioural observations for C. dubius juveniles were observed while collecting specimens with baited lines. Sites with C. dubius had significantly more canopy cover and deciduous forest land cover and significantly less pasture-hay land cover than sites without C. dubius. Sites with burrowing crayfishes (all species) had significantly more canopy cover and deciduous forest land cover and significantly lower elevation, depth to the water table, percent sand substrate and pasture-hay land cover than sites without burrowing crayfish. In Pennsylvania, Cambarus dubius has not expanded its range in comparison to its historical range, and populations appear to be concentrated primarily in the southern valleys of the Chestnut Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.
Large-bore arterial access closure after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract Aims As the indications to transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) expand to patients at increasingly lower risk, procedure-related vascular and bleeding complications events must be minimized. We aimed to evaluate the impact of different large-bore arterial access closure devices on clinical outcomes after TAVR. Methods and results We searched for papers that reported outcomes according to the type of vascular closure device/technique used after TAVR and performed a Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA). Fifteen studies involving 9259 patients who underwent access site closure using PROSTAR™ XL percutaneous vascular surgical system (Abbott Vascular, Santa Clara, CA, USA), Perclose ProGlide™ suture-mediated closure system (Abbott), or MANTATM vascular closure device (Teleflex, Morrisville, NC, USA) were included. NMA showed MANTA to have the highest likelihood of reducing a primary composite endpoint of intra-hospital death, major vascular complications, and major or life-threatening bleedings [surface under the cumulative ranking curve analysis (SUCRA) 94.8%], but this was mitigated when only randomized clinical trials and propensity-matched cohorts were included (SUCRA 56.1%). The ProGlide showed the highest likelihood to reduce major or life-threatening bleedings, especially with increasing procedural complexity, and the MANTA device to reduce major and minor vascular complications. The ProStar XL device performed poorly in all explored endpoints. Conclusion Available evidence summarized through a NMA shows that ProGlide and MANTA devices appear to be both valid vascular closure devices globally and to be the best options to minimize vascular complications and reduce bleeding in patients undergoing TAVR, respectively.
What is Ragin’s indirect method of calibration?

ABSTRACT In the last few years, Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) has become one of the most important data analysis methods in comparative research. According to the guidelines of this method, there are certain steps that a researcher needs to follow, before causally analyzing the data for necessary and sufficient conditions. One of these steps is the process of “data calibration. ” This data calibration process depends on several factors, like the type of data collected, and the form of data distribution, amongst other factors. So, in this article, I have tried to demonstrate the data calibration processing, by focusing on one type of variable. I have focused on an interval variable, and then described how to calibrate it, following Ragin’s Indirect Method of calibration. I have applied my own research data to demonstrate these steps. I have used the R Software packages of QCA and SetMethods. By describing these steps, I hope to help future researchers in their own work on data calibration.
What drives the use of wearable healthcare devices? A cross-country comparison between the US and Korea

Objective Given the rapid growth of the wearable healthcare device market, we examined the associations among health-related and technology-related characteristics of using wearable healthcare devices and demonstrated how the associations differ between the US and Korean users. Methods Online self-administered surveys were conducted with 4098 participants (3035 in the US and 1063 in Korea) who were recruited through two online survey service providers based on quota sampling. The primary outcome was the use of wearable healthcare devices. Seven health-related, two technology-related, and five socio-demographic factors were included as explanatory variables. Binary logistic regression analyses and a Chow test were conducted. Results The health-related characteristics that were significantly associated with using wearable healthcare devices included disease-related worries (β = 0.11**), health information seeking (β = 0.26***), physical activity (β = 0.62***), and health-related expenditures ($50–$199, β = 0.38***; $200 or more, β = 0.56***). Hedonic (β = 0.33***), social (β = 0.31***), and cognitive innovativeness (β = 0.14*) also exhibited positive relationships. Younger, higher earner, and individuals with a child were more likely to use wearable healthcare devices. However, for Korean users, several associations disappeared including health information seeking, hedonic and social innovativeness, age, and household income. Conclusions Key drivers of using wearable healthcare devices include greater concern about a specific illness, active engagement in health-promoting behaviors, and hedonic and social motivation to adopt new technologies. However, more country-specific considerations are needed in future studies to identify the main benefits for target markets.
Impact of Climate and Land Use Change on Economic Development in the Baoxing River Watershed in Giant Panda National Park

China established the Giant Panda National Park for ecological and species protection. New management requirements will impact the socioeconomic sustainability of the Baoxing River watershed, the core area of the national park. In this study, the Soil and Water Assessment Tool model was used to explore future temporal distribution and magnitude of discharge in the Baoxing River watershed under climate and land use change to evaluate potential impacts on the local economy. Six scenarios were explored according to land use changes and climate emission scenarios. Peak discharge is predicted to shift to May through July in contrast to July through September during the base evaluation period. The gross industrial output and tax revenue of the cascade hydropower system in the watershed were predicted to increase by 68 and 95 million USD/year and 2.9 and 3.8 million USD/year, respectively, compared to the base year 2016 under the Representative Concentration Pathway 4.5 (RCP4.5) and RCP8.5 emission scenarios, respectively. However, due to the overall loss of the mining industry, the gross industrial output and tax revenue of hydropower and mining in the watershed were predicted to decrease by 125 and 233 million USD/year and 4.1 and 9 million USD/year, respectively, compared to the base year 2016. Findings are important for policy development to maintain ecological security and achieve sustainable economic development within the watershed.
PRODUCTION OF SALT-TOLERANT SOUR ORANGE PLANTS (Citrus aurantium L.) USING TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUE: III- EMBRYOGENESIS INDUCTION FROM SALT-TOLERANT CALLUS

This study was conducted through 1996-1999 years in This work involved induction of somatic embryogenesis, from the salt-tolerant callus and subsequently, production of salt- tolerant plants of sour orange. The main results can be summarized in the following points: 1- The MT (1969) medium containing 1500mgl -1 malt extract exhibited significantly embryogenesis percentage (60.00 %) higher than that obtained from the other tested media. The MT (1969) medium was generally more effective than MS (1962) medium in inducing somatic embryogenesis from salt-tolerant callus of sour orange. 2-The percentage of fully grown embryoids was significantly the highest (33.33%) on the MT (1969 ) medium containing 1mgl -1 GA 3 .
Impact of Lithium-Ion Battery State of Charge on In Situ QAM-Based Power Line Communication

Power line communication within a lithium-ion battery allows for high fidelity sensor data to be transferred between sensor nodes of each instrumented cell within the battery pack to an external battery management system. In this paper, the changing characteristics of the lithium-ion cell at various states of charge are measured, analysed, and compared to understand their effectiveness on the communication channel of a power line communication system for carrier frequencies of 10 MHz to 6 GHz. Moreover, the use of quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) is investigated to determine its effectiveness as a state-of-the-art modulation method for the same carrier frequency range. The overall results indicate that certain carrier frequencies and QAM orders may not be suitable for the in situ battery pack power line communication due to changes in battery impedance with certain lithium-ion cell states of charge, which cause an increase in error vector magnitude, bit error ratio, and symbol error ratio. Recommendations and trends on the impact of these changing characteristics based upon empirical results are also presented in this paper.
Evaluation of the Efficacy of an S-INDEL PEDV Strain Administered to Pregnant Gilts against a Virulent Non-S-INDEL PEDV Challenge in Newborn Piglets

A safe and efficacious live-attenuated vaccine for porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) is not commercially available in the United States yet. Two major PEDV strains are currently circulating in US swine: highly virulent non-S-INDEL strain and milder virulent S-INDEL strain. In this study, the safety and protective efficacy of a plaque-purified S-INDEL PEDV isolate formulated as a vaccine candidate was evaluated. Ten pregnant gilts were divided into three groups and orally inoculated at 79 days of gestation and then boosted at 100 days gestation (T01: n = 4, vaccination/challenge; T02: n = 4, non-vaccination/challenge; T03: n = 2, non-vaccination/non-challenge). None of the gilts had adverse clinical signs after vaccination. Only one T01 gilt (#5026) had viral replication and detectible viral RNA in feces. The same gilt had consistent levels of PEDV-specific IgG and IgA antibodies in serum and colostrum/milk. Farrowed piglets at 3 to 5 days of age from T01 and T02 gilts were orally challenged with 103 TCID50/pig of the virulent non-S-INDEL PEDV while T03 piglets were orally inoculated with virus-negative medium. T01 litters had overall lower mortality than T02 (T01 36.4% vs. T02 74.4%). Specifically, there was 0% litter mortality from T01 gilt 5026. Overall, it appears that vaccination of pregnant gilts with S-INDEL PEDV can passively protect piglets if there is virus replication and immune response induction in the pregnant gilts.
Study of Landslide Prevention Schemes Options Using Probability Dom-inance Decision-Making Model

Optimum selections of landslide scheme and scientific treatment are of great theoretical and practical importance to avoid or reduce the unnecessary loss of life and money. In this study, we shall first briefly introduce a Probability Dominance Decision-Making model to evaluate the effectiveness degree of landslide scheme considering the weights of relationship between decision attributes. Firstly, several meas-ured indicators of landslide control (Total Project Investment U1, Construction Difficulty U2, etc.) are selected as key impacting indicators to appraise alternative schemes correctly. Moreover, the attribute values of inter-val information for each landslide scheme is defined, and then the Attribute Dominance Relation is proposed to solve the index weights as well as the problem of unknown attribute weight in landslide control schemes. Next, the attribute weight values are ranked and picked by the dominance index relationship between the de-cision schemes and overall schemes. Simultaneously, this paper analyzed the probability decision making problem of using attribute value as Interval Number. In this procedure, we introduced the detailed derivation and analyzed the same and different points between the proposed model with the Deviation Maximization Al-gorithm. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the model.
Özellik Seçim Yöntemleri ve Yeni Bir Yaklaşım

Veri madenciligi surecinin onemli asamalarindan biri veri boyutunun azaltilmasi islemidir. Veri boyutunun azaltilmasi kisaca, buyuk veri kumelerinin depolanmasi ve analiz edilmesinde karsilasilan sorunlari asmak icin veri kumesinden ilgisiz veya gereksiz degiskenlerin cikartilmasi olarak tanimlanmaktadir. Veri boyutunun azaltilmasi icin kullanilan yontemlerin basinda ozellik secimi gelmektedir. Ozellik secimi, orijinal veri setini temsil edebilecek en iyi altkumenin secimi olarak tanimlanmaktadir. Bu islem, ilgilenilen problem icin en faydali ve en onemli ozellikleri secerek veri kumesindeki ozellik sayisini azaltmayi yani veri boyutunu dusurmeyi amaclamaktadir. Bu calismada, ozellik secim yontemleri incelenmis ve alternatif bir yontem onerilmistir.
Claims Handling Process Attributes: Perceptions Of Motor Insurance Policyholders In Lagos, Nigeria

Purpose: A claim is always requested at the maturity or occurrence of an event. The claim is a perception influencer and mirror image in the relationships between the insurers and their policyholders. This perception is thus crucial to the claims handling process. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the claims handling process explicitly attributed to the perceptions of motor insurance policyholders in Lagos, Nigeria.Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. The study population was the total number of registered motorists recorded in 2019 by the Motor Vehicle Administration Agency, 704,828. Thus, quota and convenience sampling methods were adopted in the questionnaire distribution and collection processes. A structured questionnaire was employed for data gathering. A total of 399 copies of the questionnaire were distributed, of which 287 were found usable, representing a 72% response rate. The data procedural technique employed were simple frequency percentages and Friedman’s rank test statistical method.Results/Findings: This study confirms the importance of motor insurance policyholders attached to claims handling processes in Nigeria. This study recommended that claims handling procedures should be strategically designed to incorporate the various attributes explained to provide for a mutually beneficial ambience between policyholders and insurers. Furthermore, motor insurance providers should put in place attractive claims packages to boost the confidence level of the motoring communities. Given the implications of this study, research work is thus encouraged to look at behavioural factors that can influence the claims handling preferences of motor insurance policyholders in Nigeria.
Parameter Estimation for Synthetic Rope Models

With widespread market penetration in the offshore sector, synthetic rope materials offer a range of axial compliance that can be exploited for mooring design, ranging from stiff (e.g. high modulus polyethylene) to soft (e.g. nylon). For new applications, such as the marine renewable energy (MRE) sector synthetic ropes are potentially an enabling technology due to their load reduction properties and relative low cost compared to conventional mooring component materials. Existing design, test and certification procedures for ropes were developed for the station keeping of large offshore equipment. Arrays of small, reactive MRE devices will have an entirely different set of mooring load cases with the mooring system potentially an integral part of the power take off system. Larger devices are also likely to be subjected to complex loading as MRE deployment sites are typically highly energetic in terms of wind, wave and/or tidal energy. Consequently devices and associated subsystems are subjected to dynamic load cases in a wide range of complex environmental and operating conditions. Underpinning research is therefore required to understand the behaviour of synthetic materials subjected to highly dynamic loading regimes in terms of operational performance and long-term durability as these factors could have a significant impact on coupled device performance and availability. At present conventional mooring analyses is based on the use of simplified rope characteristics, although several studies including a Joint Industry Project (Syrope) have investigated these aspects. However, at present an industry-standard method to account for the time-varying behaviour of synthetic ropes for offshore equipment moorings does not exist. The SynMaRE (Synthetic ropes for Marine Renewable Energy mooring systems) project aims to develop a time domain analytical model that can adequately represent the time dependent and non-trivial behaviour of synthetic ropes. Instead of being a stand-alone tool, it is intended that the model will be adopted for incorporation in (or with) commercial mooring system software allowing the prediction of mooring loads and device responses to an increased level of accuracy. This paper will present findings from an initial assessment of parameter estimation techniques utilising a simplified viscoelastic and viscoplastic model and validation scenarios based on physical tension-tension test data featuring load cases relevant to MRE mooring systems.
An Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for the Two-stage Knapsack Problem

We propose an Ant Colony Optimization algorithm for the Two-Stage Knapsack problem with discretely distributed weights and capacity. To the best of our knowledge this is the first attempt to solve a Two-Stage Knapsack problem using a metaheuristic. Two heuristic utility measures are proposed and compared. Moreover, we introduce the novel idea of non-utility measures in order to obtain a criterion for the construction termination. We argue why for the proposed measures it is more efficient to place pheromone on arcs instead of vertices or edges of the complete search graph. Numerical tests show that our algorithmis able to produce, in much shorter computing time, solutions of similar quality than CPLEX after 2h. Moreover, with increasing number of scenarios the percentage of runs where our algorithm is able to produce better solutions than CPLEX (after 2h) increases.