bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Emotion beliefs: conceptual review and compendium
Authors: Kisley Michael A. , Shulkin Josh , Meza-Whitlatch Margarita V. , Pedler Rhea B.
Published: January 2024

Laypeople hold richly divergent beliefs about emotion, and these beliefs are consequential. Specific forms of belief that have been investigated include the usefulness, contagiousness, duration, dependence upon intersubjective experience, cognitively mediated properties, malleability, and hindering properties of emotion, just to name a few. Progress in this emerging sub-field of research has been hampered by the lack of a widely accepted definition of emotion belief able to capture all of these dimensions. Correspondingly, there has been a proliferation of different terminologies, constructs, and measures. The present review aims to address these obstacles by defining emotion belief, and subsequently re-considering existing constructs and measures that align with this definition. The latter is presented in the form of a comprehensive compendium of 21 different constructs and associated self-report measures that assess varying components of one’s beliefs about emotions in general and/or about their own emotions, and an additional 5 scales that were designed to measure one’s beliefs about another’s emotions. From the more unified conceptualization of emotion belief presented here, critical areas of future research are highlighted.
Visual word recognition of Chinese–Japanese bilinguals: limited role of phonology
Authors: Jiao Zhongyan , Du Leyi , Wang Yifan , Li Yixian
Published: January 2024

Introduction

The investigation of how orthography and phonology influence lexical semantic access in visual word identification is a crucial area in psycholinguistics. Previous studies, focusing on alphabetic scripts in bilingual lexical recognition, have highlighted the facilitative role of phonological similarity. Yet, the impact of cross-language phonological similarity in bilinguals using non-alphabetic scripts remains unclear.

Methods

In this study, we employed a lexical decision task to examine Chinese–Japanese bilinguals. Participants were presented with Chinese–Japanese cognate translation pairs, categorized into phonologically similar and dissimilar cognates.

Results

Analysis of event-related potentials (ERP) revealed no significant differences between phonologically similar and dissimilar contexts in the early time windows (90–170 ms and 170–270 ms). However, in the later time window (350–500 ms), significant differences were observed, with the phonologically dissimilar condition eliciting a larger negative wave.

Discussion

Contrary to findings in alphabetic script-based studies, our results suggest that in logographic script processing, the activation of phonology and semantics occurs simultaneously, and the influence of phonology is limited. This indicates a distinct cognitive processing mechanism in non-alphabetic language bilinguals, providing new insights into the dynamics of bilingual lexical recognition.
Quality of life and associated factors in Swiss trans people: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Garcia Nuñez David , Frigerio Giulia , Perler Laura D. , Jäggi Tiziana , Schönbucher Verena , von Känel Roland
Published: January 2024

Background

Experiences of stressful life events during transition may have a negative impact on quality of life (QoL) in trans persons. Little attention has been paid to this population in Switzerland, resulting in sparse data on their QoL and associated social factors.

Methods

30 participants were recruited during their medical transition treatment and surveyed on their experiences within this time period (13 months after the first medical intervention on average). After performing a diagnostic interview to evaluate their mental health, health-related QoL, psychological distress, self-esteem and the impact of life events that occurred in the last six months on participants were further assessed.

Results

Approximately 17% of participants had suffered from major depression, 43% reported having had suicidal thoughts or having attempted suicide, and 43% suffered from an anxiety disorder. Psychological distress was twice as high compared to the norm values of the cis population. With regard to QoL, trans individuals showed impairments in the mental domain. Stressful life events were particularly evident on a psychological and social level. Analysis showed a negative correlation between impact of life events and mental QoL and between psychological distress and mental QoL. At the same time, there was a positive correlation between self-esteem and mental QoL. Psychological distress and self-esteem emerged as independent significant predictors of mental QoL.

Conclusion

This study shows lowered mental QoL and associations of low mental QoL with psychological distress, low self-esteem and stressful life events in trans individuals in Switzerland. The findings concur with the Gender Minority Stress Model and point out that medical transition must not be viewed in isolation but must be embedded in the framework of integrative psychosocial support.
The impact of a telephone hotline on suicide attempts and self-injurious behaviors in patients with borderline personality disorder
Authors: Buronfosse Alice , Robin Marion , Speranza Mario , Duriez Philibert , Silva Jérôme , Corcos Maurice , Perdereau Fabienne , Younes Nadia , Cailhol Lionel , Gorwood Philip , Pham-Scottez Alexandra
Published: January 2024

Background

Borderline personality disorder is often associated with self-injurious behaviors that cause personal suffering, family distress, and substantial medical costs. Mental health hotlines exist in many countries and have been shown to be effective in some contexts, but none have been specifically designed for borderline patients. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the impact of a 24/7 hotline dedicated to patients with borderline personality disorder on suicide attempts and self-injurious behaviors.

Methods

We conducted a single-blind, multicenter (9 French centers) clinical trial with stratified randomization (by age, sex and center). Patients (N = 315) with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (according to the SIDP-IV) were randomized into two groups with or without access to the hotline in addition to treatment as usual. The number of suicide attempts and self-injurious behaviors in each group within 12 month were analyzed in the “per protocol” population (Student’s t-tests, 5% significance threshold), adjusting for possible confounders in a multivariate analysis (using Poisson regression). The percentage of patients with suicide attempts and with self-injurious behaviors (and other percentages) were analyzed in the per protocol population (χ2-tests or exact Fischer tests, 5% significance threshold).

Results

The mean number of suicide attempts was 3 times lower in the hotline group (0.41 vs. 1.18, p = 0.005) and the mean number of self-injurious behaviors was 9 times lower (0.90 vs. 9.5, p = 0.006). Multivariate analysis confirmed the effectiveness of the hotline in reducing suicide attempts and self-harm.

Conclusion

This study supports the effectiveness of hotlines in reducing self-aggressive behavior in patients with borderline personality disorder. Such support is easy to use, cheap and flexible, and therefore easy to implement on a large scale.
Determinants of community-based health insurance membership renewal decision among rural households in Kellem Wollega zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
Authors: Geta Edosa Tesfaye , Lushe Kifile Abdisa , Desisa Adisu Ewunetu , Terefa Dufera Rikitu , Cheme Melese Chego , Shama Adisu Tafari , Lema Matiyos
Published: January 2024

Background

Despite the fact that community-based health insurance (CBHI) is a promising program to achieve the goal of universal health coverage (UHC), it faces challenges that are not only due to low enrollment but also due to membership renewal decision that impact its sustainability. Hence, the study aimed to identify the determinants of CBHI membership renewal decision among rural households in Kellem Wollega zone, Ethiopia.

Methods

The study was conducted in Kellem Wollega, Ethiopia, among rural households from March 30–April 30, 2022, using a community-based cross-sectional study design. An interviewer-administered structured questionnaire through face-to-face interviews was used. Using a systematic random sampling method, 551 households were selected making 540 (98%) response rates. The data was entered into EPI Data 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS 25 software. Descriptive statistics, binary, and multiple logistic regressions were performed. Using multiple logistic regressions, a significant association between the CBHI membership renewal decision and independent variables was identified, declaring the statistical significance level using a 95% confidence interval (CI) at p < 0.05.

Results

The overall rate of CBHI membership renewal decision among households was estimated to be 365 (67.6%, 95% CI = 63.7–71.5%). The factors that significantly influenced the households’ membership renewal decision were family size (AOR = 0.46, 95% CI = 0.25–0.86), low literacy status (AOR = 0.28 95% CI = 0.12–0.64), lower than middle-level of wealth index (AOR = 9.80, 95% CI = 2.75–34.92), premium affordability (AOR = 4.34, 95% CI = 2.08–9.04), unavailability of services (AOR = 0.26, 95% CI = 0.12–0.55), trusting in health facilities (AOR = 5.81, 95% CI = 2.82–11.94), favorable providers’ attitude toward members (AOR = 8.23, 95% CI = 3.96–19.64), good quality of service (AOR = 4.47, 95% CI = 2.28–8.85) and health care seeking behavior (AOR =3.25, 95% CI = 1.32–7.98).

Conclusion

The overall CBHI membership dropout decision rate among rural households was high, which could affect health service provision and utilization. Therefore, the insurance scheme and contracted health facilities should consider and work on family size and wealth status when membership premiums are calculated, the education level of households when creating awareness about the scheme, building trust in the contracted health facilities by providing all promised benefit packages of health services with good quality, and improving the attitude of health care providers towards the scheme members.
Interventions to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 for people experiencing homelessness and their effectiveness: a systematic review
Authors: Ogbonna Obianuju , Bull Francesca , Spinks Bethany , Williams Denitza , Lewis Ruth , Edwards Adrian
Published: January 2024

Objectives

People experiencing homelessness also experience poorer clinical outcomes of COVID-19. Various interventions were implemented for people experiencing homelessness in 2020–2022 in different countries in response to varied national guidance to limit the impact of COVID-19. It is important to understand what was done and the effectiveness of such interventions. This systematic review aims to describe interventions to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 in people experiencing homelessness and their effectiveness.

Methods

A protocol was developed and registered in PROSPERO. Nine databases were searched for studies on interventions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on people experiencing homelessness. Included studies were summarised with narrative synthesis.

Results

From 8,233 references retrieved from the database searches and handsearching, 15 were included. There was a variety of interventions, including early identification of potential COVID-19 infections, provision of isolation space, healthcare support, and urgent provision of housing regardless of COVID-19 infection.

Conclusion

The strategies identified were generally found to be effective, feasible, and transferable. This review must be interpreted with caution due to the low volume of eligible studies and the low quality of the evidence available.
The importance of school leaders in school health promotion. A European call for systematic integration of health in professional development
Authors: Leksy Karina , Gawron Grzegorz , Rosário Rafaela , Sormunen Marjorita , Velasco Veronica , Sandmeier Anita , Simovska Venka , Wojtasik Tomasz , Dadaczynski Kevin
Published: January 2024

School leaders such as principals are key not only for educational and school quality but also for initiating and sustainably anchoring any innovation in schools. Although there is widespread agreement about the importance of holistic approaches to school health promotion, the role of principals has received increased, but not yet systematic, attention. In this context, it is unclear which leadership competencies are needed and to what extent they are taught. Hence, this paper aims to reflect whether and to what extend health promotion plays a role in preservice and inservice training of principals in Europe. Based on the results we call for a more systematic analysis of existing teaching opportunities and teaching needs for health-promoting leadership, the development of a European competence framework for health-promoting leadership, the development and implementation of a European system that monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of those preservice and inservice training programs, and the development of case-studies to stimulate a mutual learning process.
A qualitative meta-synthesis of studies of patients' experience of exercise interventions in advanced cancer
Authors: Young Julie , Lloyd Anna , Haraldsdottir Erna
Published: January 2024

Background

People with advanced cancer often experience reduced functional capacity and quality of life. Research evaluating the potential benefit of exercise programmes for limiting such decline is accumulating. However, an appraisal of the evidence that considers the patient experience of exercise programmes, what mattered to them and what motivated and encouraged them to engage in exercise, has not been published. The aim of this meta-synthesis was to identify, appraise and bring together evidence from qualitative research in this area.

Methods

Four databases were searched from 2nd January to 8th January 2023 for relevant studies. Qualitative studies investigating the experience of exercise as an intervention for adults with advanced cancer were included. Major findings and study characteristics were extracted. Findings were summarised, compared, and synthesised using meta-synthesis.

Results

Eight studies were eligible and generated seven sub themes which informed the construction of three key themes: (1) Impact of Delivery Method; (2) Emerging Motivation; and (3) Physical Impact.

Conclusion

The analysis revealed that exercise has the potential to positively influence all four dimensions of well-being: physical, psychological, social, and spiritual, for people with advanced cancer. Future research is required to consider the differential impact that the type, volume, and duration of exercise may have on the exercise experience for this patient group.
Restoration of serum estradiol and reduced incidence of miscarriage in patients with low serum estradiol during pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study using a multifactorial protocol including DHEA
Authors: Boyle Phil , Andralojc Karolina , van der Velden Susanne , Najmabadi Shahpar , de Groot Theun , Turczynski Craig , Stanford Joseph B.
Published: January 2024

Background

Low serum estradiol in early pregnancy is associated with an elevated risk of miscarriage. We sought to determine whether efforts to restore low blood estradiol via estradiol or dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation would reduce the risk of miscarriage as part of a multifactorial symptom-based treatment protocol.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included women with low serum estradiol levels in early pregnancy, defined as ≤50% of reference levels by gestational age. Estradiol or DHEA were administered orally, and the primary outcome measure was serum estradiol level, in reference to gestational age. The secondary outcome measures included miscarriage, birth weight, and gestational age at birth.

Results

We found no significant effect of estradiol supplementation on serum estradiol levels referenced to gestational age, while DHEA supplementation strongly increased estradiol levels. For pregnancies with low estradiol, the miscarriage rate in the non-supplemented group was 45.5%, while miscarriage rate in the estradiol and DHEA supplemented groups were 21.2% (p = 0.067) and 17.5% (p = 0.038), respectively. Birth weight, size, gestational age, and preterm deliveries were not significantly different. No sexual abnormalities were reported in children (n = 29) of DHEA-supplemented patients after 5–7 years follow-up.

Conclusions

In conclusion, DHEA supplementation restored serum estradiol levels, and when included in the treatment protocol, there was a statistically significant reduction in miscarriage.
How Music and Art Tune and Sculpt Your Brain’s Architecture
Authors: Weaver Alexandria N. , Vodyanyk Mariya , Jaeggi Susanne M.
Published: January 2024

Your brain is constantly changing as you grow up and get older. Throughout your life you have all kinds of experiences, and your brain has the amazing ability to respond to those experiences in various ways. For example, when you learn something new, such as how to play a new game or speak a new language, your brain makes new connections, and these connections get stronger the more you practice or use what you learned. The experiences you had when you were younger can have lasting effects on your brain as an adult. In this article, we will talk about how playing musical instruments and creating visual art can change your brain, how these changes affect your future adult brain, and examples of a few technologies that have been used to help scientists visualize brain changes.
Effects on cardiorespiratory fitness of moderate-intensity training vs. energy-matched training with increasing intensity
Authors: Reuter Marcel , Rosenberger Friederike , Barz Andreas , Venhorst Andreas , Blanz Laura , Roecker Kai , Meyer Tim
Published: January 2024

Introduction

The present study investigated the role of training intensity in the dose–response relationship between endurance training and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). The hypothesis was that beginners would benefit from an increase in training intensity after an initial training phase, even if the energy expenditure was not altered. For this purpose, 26 weeks of continuous moderate training (control group, CON) was compared to training with gradually increasing intensity (intervention group, INC) but constant energy expenditure.

Methods

Thirty-one healthy, untrained subjects (13 men, 18 women; 46 ± 8 years; body mass index 25.4 ± 3.3 kg m−2; maximum oxygen uptake, VO2max 34 ± 4 ml min−1 kg−1) trained for 10 weeks with moderate intensity [3 days/week for 50 min/session at 55% heart rate reserve (HRreserve)] before allocation to one of two groups. A minimization technique was used to ensure homogeneous groups. While group CON continued with moderate intensity for 16 weeks, the INC group trained at 70% HRreserve for 8 weeks and thereafter participated in a 4 × 4 training program (high-intensity interval training, HIIT) for 8 weeks. Constant energy expenditure was ensured by indirect calorimetry and corresponding adjustment of the training volume. Treadmill tests were performed at baseline and after 10, 18, and 26 weeks.

Results

The INC group showed improved VO2max (3.4 ± 2.7 ml kg−1 min−1) to a significantly greater degree than the CON group (0.4 ± 2.9 ml kg−1 min−1) (P = 0.020). In addition, the INC group exhibited improved Vmax (1.7 ± 0.7 km h−1) to a significantly greater degree than the CON group (1.0 ± 0.5 km h−1) (P = 0.001). The reduction of resting HR was significantly larger in the INC group (7 ± 4 bpm) than in the CON group (2 ± 6 bpm) (P = 0.001). The mean heart rate in the submaximal exercise test was reduced significantly in the CON group (5 ± 6 bpm; P = 0.007) and in the INC group (8 ± 7 bpm; P = 0.001), without a significant interaction between group and time point.

Conclusion

Increasing intensity leads to greater adaptations in CRF than continuing with moderate intensity, even without increased energy expenditure. After 26 weeks of training in the moderate- and higher-intensity domain, energy-matched HIIT elicited further adaptations in cardiorespiratory fitness. Thus, training intensity plays a crucial role in the dose–response relationship between endurance training and fitness in untrained but healthy individuals.

Clinical Trial Registration

https://www.drks.de/DRKS00031445, identifier DRKS00031445.
Speed-dependent modulations of asymmetric center of body mass trajectory in the gait of above-knee amputee subjects
Authors: Takiyama Ken , Yokoyama Hikaru
Published: January 2024

How to achieve stable locomotion while overcoming various instabilities is an ongoing research topic. One essential factor for achieving a stable gait is controlling the center of body mass (CoM). The CoM yields more instability in the mediolateral direction. Examining speed-dependent modulations of the CoM trajectories in the frontal plane can provide insight into control policies for achieving stable locomotion. Although these modulations have been studied while assuming symmetric CoM trajectories, this assumption is generally incorrect. For example, amputee subjects demonstrate asymmetric CoM trajectories. Here, we investigated speed-dependent modulations of asymmetric CoM trajectories in above-knee amputee subjects using Fourier series expansion. Despite the asymmetric CoM trajectories in amputee subjects, the framework of Fourier series expansion clarified that amputee subjects showed the same speed-dependent modulations as non-amputee subjects whose CoM trajectories were symmetric. Specifically, CoM trajectories became narrower in the mediolateral direction and broader in the superoinferior direction as walking speed increased. The speed-dependent modulations of CoM trajectories had a functional role in improving dynamic stability, and faster walking speeds provided greater dynamic stability on both prosthetic and non-prosthetic sides. Although the asymmetry of foot contact duration and CoM trajectory decreased as walking speed increased, step width and the asymmetry of dynamic stability between prosthetic and non-prosthetic sides remained constant across the walking speed, which corresponded to the predictions by our framework. These findings could offer a better strategy for achieving stable walking for amputee subjects.
Evaluation of date palm fruits quality under different irrigation water salinity levels compared to the fruit available in the market
Authors: Hammami Zied , Mahmoudi Henda , Al Janaahi Amna , Singh Rakesh Kumar
Published: January 2024

Introduction

The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is a major component of the agro-food systems of the arid regions. Since it is an indigenous tree, it is an integral part of the local cultural heritage and social and economic life. Date palm cultivation in the region is challenging due to various factors such as water scarcity and soil and water salinity.

Methods

This research study was conducted to evaluate the quality of commonly sold date palm varieties in the UAE market and grown using saline water at the ICBA research station in Dubai. The study involved measuring physical parameters like fruit weight, size, dimensions, color, volume, Brix, protein, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sugars, phenols, sodium, and potassium, as well as analyzing how consumers perceive the fruit’s quality attributes produced under varying salinity levels. The study evaluated Tamar dates’ texture, flavor, aroma, taste, color, and appearance using a five-point scale from very poor to excellent.

Results and discussion

The study found that fruit quality is affected by salinity, and there is a significant interaction between variety and salinity treatments. Salinity affects date palm traits, but low to moderate levels do not affect fruit quality. Khalas, Sukkari, and Ajwa-Tul-Madinah are the least affected varieties. High salinity negatively impacts some varieties, leading to decreased fruit quality. However, it is also worth noting that salinity stress can increase the sugar concentration in fruit for specific varieties, as demonstrated in this study on fruit sugar content under such conditions. Among the tested dates, Sukkari from the market, Ajwa-Tul-Madinah irrigated with 5 and 10 dS m−1 have the highest sugar content and many other desirable characteristics. Hierarchical k-means clustering reveals that each genotype performs better under a specific level of salinity, allowing for targeted selection of genotypes for salinity mitigation. Sugar content is crucial in assessing date fruits irrigated with saline water. It should be included in the evaluation criteria to promote the use of saline water for date palm irrigation and save freshwater resources. The study provides valuable insights into different date palm varieties’ behavior under varying salinity levels, enabling farmers to optimize production and establish new evaluation criteria.
Factors influencing delays and overtime during surgery: a descriptive analytics for high volume arthroplasty procedures
Authors: Al Zoubi Farid , Beaulé Paul E. , Fallavollita Pascal
Published: January 2024

The aim of this article is to analyze factors influencing delays and overtime during surgery. We utilized descriptive analytics and divided the factors into three levels. In level one, we analyzed each surgical metrics individually and how it may influence the Surgical Success Rate (SSR) of each operating day. In level two, we compared up to three metrics at once, and in level three, we analyzed four metrics to identify more complex patterns in data including correlations. Within each level, factors were categorized as patient, surgical team, and time specific. Retrospective data on 788 high volume arthroplasty procedures was compiled and analyzed from the 4-joint arthroplasty operating room at our institution. Results demonstrated that surgical team performance had the highest impact on SSR whereas patient metrics had the least influence on SSR. Additionally, beginning the surgical day on time has a prominent effect on the SSR. Finally, the experience of the surgeon had almost no impact on the SSR. In conclusion, we gathered a list of insights that can help influence the re-allocation of resources in daily clinical practice to offset inefficiencies in arthroplasty surgeries.
Case Report: Two cases of recurrences at the suprasternal space and lymph nodes between the sternocleidomastoid and sternohyoid muscles in papillary thyroid carcinoma
Authors: Choi Hae Won , Song Chang Myeon , Ji Yong Bae , Tae Kyung
Published: January 2024

Recently, lymph node metastasis to the suprasternal space (SSLN) and lymph nodes between the sternocleidomastoid and sternohyoid muscles (LNSS) have received attention. This article reports two cases of SSLN and LNSS recurrence and emphasizes the need for a thorough evaluation and consideration of the possibility of recurrence in this region. The clinical significance of the prophylactic dissection of SSLN and LNSS remains unclear, and further studies are required to determine its value. Regular follow-up checks of suspicious lymph nodes at SSLN and LNSS, as well as the central and lateral compartments, are recommended after thyroidectomy to detect recurrences and ensure appropriate management.
Intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring in parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism: a protocol for a network meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy
Authors: Staibano Phillip , Um Kevin , Yu Sheila , Bhandari Mohit , Gupta Michael K. , Au Michael , (Ted) Young JEM , Zhang Han
Published: January 2024

Intraoperative parathyroid hormone (iPTH) monitoring is standard-of-care in the surgical management of hyperparathyroidism. It involves real-time determination of circulating PTH levels to guide parathyroid gland excision. There exists several iPTH monitoring criteria, such as the Miami criteria, and a lack of standardization in the timing of post-parathyroid gland excision samples. We present a protocol of a systematic review and network meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy to identify the iPTH criteria and post-gland excision timepoint that best predicts surgical cure in hyperparathyroidism. The database search strategy will be developed in conjunction with a librarian specialist. We will perform a search of Medline (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), CINAHL, Cochrane Collaboration, and Web of Science from 1990–present. Studies will be eligible if they include adult patients diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism who undergo parathyroidectomy with iPTH monitoring. We will only include studies that report diagnostic test properties for iPTH criteria and/or post-excision sampling timepoints. All screening, full-text review, data extraction, and critical appraisal will be performed in duplicate. Critical appraisal will be performed using QUADAS-2 instrument. A descriptive analysis will present study and critical appraisal characteristics. We will perform evaluation of between-study heterogeneity using I2 and Cochrane Q and where applicable, we will perform sensitivity analysis. Our network meta-analysis will include Bayesian hierarchical framework with random effects using multiple models. Ethics approval is not required. This proposed systematic review will utilize a novel Bayesian network meta-analysis model to help standardize iPTH monitoring in hyperparathyroidism, thereby optimizing patient outcomes and healthcare expenditures.
Case Report: Recurrent blepharal kaposiform hemangioendothelioma in an adult patient
Authors: Liu Wei , Zhao Dan , Zhou Shirui , Chen Hong
Published: January 2024

Background

Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a rare and invasive vascular tumor that mainly occurs in children and is rarely seen in adults. We report a case of KHE found on the eyelid of an adult patient.

Case report

We present an adult patient in whom KHE recurred 6 months after tumor resection. He underwent second surgical resection and intraoperative chemotherapy. There was no evidence of recurrence at the 3-year follow-up.

Conclusion

KHE in adults is easy to be misdiagnosed. KHE can be treated by surgical resection. Complete resection of the tumor and intraoperative chemotherapy may help prevent a recurrence.
Operating room nurse's awareness and implementation status of the prevention of patient's intraoperative acquired pressure injuries: design and validation of a questionnaire
Authors: Zou Zhenya , Lv Shijiao , Gao Qian , Zhou Xiaoyang , Mao Jinbao
Published: January 2024

Aim

To compile the awareness and implementation status of patients with intraoperative acquired pressure injuries prevention by operating room nurses and to test its reliability and validity.

Design

This is an equipment development research based on recommendations for developing a reliable and valid questionnaire.

Methods

The research was carried out in two phases from February to November 2022. Through a panel discussion, expert consultation, and literature review, the questionnaire for operating room nurses on the current status of awareness and implementation of the prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injuries was preliminarily formulated. The formal questionnaire was developed through validity analysis, reliability analysis and item analysis, and reliability and validity tests were conducted. Moreover, according to the questionnaire survey results, confirmatory factor analysis was carried out to construct the structural equation model.

Results

The initial questionnaire consisted of five dimensions with 48 items, which was finalized to five dimensions with 38 items after reliability and validity testing and analysis. The five dimensions included implementation of intraoperative acquired pressure injuries prevention, intraoperative acquired pressure injuries preventing cognitive conditions, preoperative intraoperative acquired pressure injuries preventing cognitive conditions, basic knowledge of pressure injuries, and implementation of intraoperative acquired pressure injuries prevention in special patients. Cronbach's α of the overall questionnaire was 0.969 while that of each dimension was 0.846–0.959. The KMO value of structural validity was 0.945 (P < 0.001), and the contribution rate of cumulative variance was 70.694%. The fitting of confirmatory factor analysis was found to be generally ideal: χ2/df = 2.382, RMR = 0.027, TLI = 0.894, RMSEA = 0.072, IFI = 0.905, CFI = 0.904.

Conclusions

The study and design of the questionnaire for operating room nurses on the current status of awareness and implementation of the prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injuries are scientific and rational, providing a scientific basis for the standardized reform of hospitals and the optimization of the intraoperative acquired pressure injuries management system of the operating room.
Erythritol alters phosphotransferase gene expression and inhibits the in vitro growth of Staphylococcus coagulans isolated from canines with pyoderma
Authors: Onishi-Sakamoto Saki , Fujii Tadashi , Watanabe Keito , Makida Reina , Iyori Keita , Toyoda Yoichi , Tochio Takumi , Nishifuji Koji
Published: January 2024

Staphylococcus coagulans (SC) belongs to a group of coagulase-positive staphylococci occasionally isolated from the skin lesions of dogs with pyoderma. We recently revealed that erythritol, a sugar alcohol, inhibited the growth of SC strain JCM7470. This study investigated the molecular mechanisms involved in this growth inhibition of JCM7470 by erythritol, and determine whether erythritol inhibits the growth of SC isolated from the skin of dogs with pyoderma. Comprehensive analysis of the gene expression of JCM7470 in the presence of erythritol revealed that erythritol upregulated the expression of glcB and ptsG genes, both of which encode phosphotransferase system (PTS) glucoside- and glucose-specific permease C, B, and A domains (EIICBA), respectively, associated with sugar uptake. Moreover, erythritol suppressed in vitro growth of all 27 SC strains isolated from the skin lesions of canine pyoderma, including 13 mecA gene-positive and 14 mecA gene-negative strains. Finally, the growth inhibition of the SC clinical isolates by erythritol was restored by the addition of glucose. In summary, we revealed that erythritol promotes PTS gene expression and suppresses the in vitro growth of SC clinical isolates from dogs with pyoderma. Restoration of the erythritol-induced growth inhibition by glucose suggested that glucose starvation may contribute to the growth inhibition of SC.
Pharmacokinetics of florfenicol and its metabolite florfenicol amine in the plasma, urine, and feces of fattening male donkeys following single oral administration
Authors: Liu Shijie , Guo Yanxin , Qu Honglei , Dong Yanjie , Zhao Shancang , Fu Tianze , Kang Ruifen , Cheng Jie , Huang Shimeng , Zhao Lihong , Ma Qiugang
Published: January 2024

Florfenicol (FF) is a commonly used antibacterial agent in animals. We investigated the pharmacokinetics of FF and its metabolite florfenicol amine (FFA) in donkeys. Donkeys were administered FF (30 mg/kg bodyweight, p.o.). Pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated using a non-compartmental model. The FF (FFA) pharmacokinetics parameters were characterized by along elimination half-life (t1/2 kz) of 5.92 h (15.95 h), plasma peak concentration (Cmax) of 0.13 μg/mL (0.08 μg/mL), and the time taken to reach Cmax (Tmax) of 0.68 h (0.72 h). The area under plasma concentration-time curve and mean residence time of FF (FFA) in plasma were 1.31 μg·mL−1·h (0.47 μg·mL−1·h) and 10.37 h (18.40 h), respectively. The t1/2 kz of FF and FFA in urine was 21.93 and 40.26 h, and the maximum excretion rate was 10.56 and 4.03 μg/h reached at 25.60 and 32.20 h, respectively. The respective values in feces were 0.02 and 0.01 μg·h−1 reached at 33.40 h. The amount of FF and FFA recovered in feces was 0.52 and 0.22 μg, respectively. In conclusion, FF (FFA) is rapidly absorbed and slowly eliminated after a single oral administration to donkeys. Compared to FF, FFA was more slowly eliminated. FF (FFA) is mostly excreted through urine.
European Society of Organ Transplantation Consensus Statement on Testing for Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Kidney Allograft Rejection
Authors: Park Sookhyeon , Sellares Joana , Tinel Claire , Anglicheau Dany , Bestard Oriol , Friedewald John J.
Published: January 2024

To address the need for improved biomarkers for kidney transplant rejection, European Society of Organ Transplantation (ESOT) convened a dedicated working group comprised of experts in kidney transplant biomarkers to review literature pertaining to clinical and subclinical acute rejection to develop guidelines in the screening and diagnosis of acute rejection that were subsequently discussed and voted on during the Consensus Conference that took place in person in Prague. The findings and recommendations of the Working Group on Molecular Biomarkers of Kidney Transplant Rejection are presented in this article.
A Study for a Radio Telescope in Indonesia: Parabolic Design, Simulation of a Horn Antenna, and Radio Frequency Survey in Frequency of 0.045–18 GHz
Authors: Sitompul Peberlin Parulian , Razi Pakhrur , Manik Timbul , Batubara Mario , Lathif Musthofa , Mumtahana Farahhati , Suryana Rizal , Huda Ibnu Nurul , Hidayat Taufiq , Taryana Yana , Sobirin Farhan
Published: January 2024

After years of preparation, the Indonesia National Observatory, located in Mount Timau, Kupang Regency, is currently in the completion stage of research in astronomy and astrophysics and related subjects. An optic telescope with a 3.8 m diameter is expected to receive its first light in mid-2024. A feasibility study for Indonesia’s radio telescopes and networks is in progress. A single-dish parabolic radio antenna with a diameter of 20 m is proposed to work in a frequency range of 1–50 GHz. An array dipole antenna with an area of 100 m × 100 m will also be installed at a 70–350 MHz frequency. A feasibility study about system design is in progress, and a radio frequency interference (RFI) survey has been underway since 2014. In this paper, we described the design of radio telescopes such as parabolic reflectors, horn antenna, and the radio frequency interference (RFI) in the surrounding area of the National Observatory, covering the frequency band from 45 MHz to 18 GHz. The frequencies in 45–85 MHz and 120–360 MHz intervals are still relatively quiet and suitable for developing radio telescopes. The selected higher frequency of 1.4 GHz for a neutral hydrogen (HI) spectral line, 6.6 GHz for a methanol (CH3OH) spectral line, and 8.6 GHz for a helium (3 He+) spectral line is still relatively quiet and suitable for the development of radio telescopes.
Associational Resistance Using Wild and Commercial Tomato Genotypes Employed in the Management of Tomato Virus Vectors
Authors: Manigat Donald , Campos Karolayne L. , dos Santos Joyce S. , Souza Catiane O. , Torres Jorge B. , Suinaga Fábio A. , Bastos Cristina S.
Published: January 2024

Some of the key pests of tomatoes are virus vectors, such as whiteflies, green peach aphids, and thrips, mainly because there is a lack of full resistance to the transmitted viruses. Alternatives to reduce this problem include the use of a push-and-pull strategy. Hence, this work assessed the association between Solanum habrochaites PI 1344117, used as a companion plant, and commercial tomato varieties over tomato virus vectors and the yield quality and quantity. Field and greenhouse trials were run during the 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019 seasons. The treatments were BRS Tospodoro and BRS Tyão cultivated as monocrops and associated with PI-134417. The number of these insects was assessed by directly counting ten plants per plot and using captures on yellow sticky traps settled in the center of the plots. The yield and the number of irregularly ripening fruits (a symptom caused by whiteflies) were also measured. Both commercial cultivars gained from the protective effect of PI 134417, expressed by the significant reduction in the virus vectors on the plants. It was also noticed that there was a reduction in the number of irregularly ripening fruits, improving the fruit quality. These results encourage the use of wild and commercial tomato genotypes in association with implementing strategies to control tomato virus vectors, reducing the need to rely only on a chemical control.
Multi-Trait Selection Index for Simultaneous Selection of Water Yam (Dioscorea alata L.) Genotypes
Authors: Ouattara Fatoumata , Agre Paterne A. , Adejumobi Idris I. , Akoroda Malachy O. , Sorho Fatogoma , Ayolié Koutoua , Bhattacharjee Ranjana
Published: January 2024

Water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) is the most widely cultivated yam species with good agronomic attributes. However, several biotic and abiotic constraints and its lower food quality such as poor pound ability limit its production and use. Therefore, the identification of superior genotypes with suitable characteristics is needed for water yam improvement. This study aims to assess a panel of half-sib (progenies with one parent in common) and full-sib (progenies with the same male and female parents) progenies as well as their parents for selection of desirable ideotypes based on their agronomic and quality characteristics. A total of 280 progenies from bi-parental populations as well as five parents were evaluated, and a significant variation was observed (p < 0.01) in their performances for the eight traits used in the study. A moderate to high broad-sense heritability (30% < H2–H2 ≥ 60%) was observed for all traits except for tuber pound ability (H2 < 30%). Positive correlations were displayed between the traits, while the hierarchical clustering grouped genotypes into three clusters indicating the potential for selection of diverse genotypes for multiple traits from the four families under study. Plant vigor and number of tubers per plant contributed (p < 0.01) positively to the yield per plant in the path coefficient analysis. Using the multi-trait genotype–ideotype distance index (MGIDI), a total of 39 most promising genotypes were identified. These promising genotypes could be further used as progenitors in D. alata improvement programs targeting good agronomic and quality traits targeted for farmers and end users.
Microbial Mechanistic Insight into the Role of Yeast−Derived Postbiotics in Improving Sow Reproductive Performance in Late Gestation and Lactation Sows
Authors: Chang Junlei , Jia Xinlin , Liu Yalei , Jiang Xuemei , Che Lianqiang , Lin Yan , Zhuo Yong , Feng Bin , Fang Zhengfeng , Li Jian , Hua Lun , Wang Jianping , Ren Zhihua , Wu De , Xu Shengyu
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of supplementing Yeast−derived postbiotics (Y−dP) to the diet of sows during late pregnancy and lactation on fecal microbiota and short−chain fatty acids (SCFA) in sows and their offspring weaned piglets, as well as the relationship between gut microbiota and SCFA, serum cytokines, and sow reproductive performance. A total of 150 sows were divided into three groups: control diet (CON), CON + Y−dP 1.25 g/kg, and CON + Y−dP 2 g/kg. The results showed that supplementing 0.125% Y−dP to the diet of sows can increase the content of isobutyric acid (IBA) in the feces of pregnant sows and reduce the content of butyric acid (BA) in the feces of weaned piglets (p < 0.05). The fecal microbiota of pregnant sows β diversity reduced and piglet fecal microbiota β diversity increased (p < 0.05). Y−dP significantly increased the abundance of Actinobacteria and Limosilactobacilli in the feces of pregnant sows (p < 0.05), as well as the abundance of Verrucomicrobiota, Bacteroidota, and Fusobacteriota in the feces of piglets (p < 0.05). The abundance of Bacteroidota in the feces of pregnant sows is positively correlated with propionic acid (PA) (r > 0.5, p < 0.05). The abundance of Prevotellaceae_NK3B31_group was positively correlated with Acetic acid (AA), PA, Valerate acid (VA), and total volatile fatty acid (TVFA) in the feces of pregnant sows (r > 0.5, p < 0.05), and Bacteroidota and Prevotellaceae_NK3B31_group were negatively correlated with the number of stillbirths (r < −0.5, p < 0.05). The abundance of Lactobacillus and Holdemanella in piglet feces was positively correlated with TVFA in feces and negatively correlated with IgA in serum (r > 0.5, p < 0.05). In conclusion, supplementing Y−dP to the diet of sows from late gestation to lactation can increase the chao1 index and α diversity of fecal microorganisms in sows during lactation, increase the abundance of Actinobacteria and Limosilactobacilli in the feces of sows during pregnancy, and increase the abundance of beneficial bacteria such as Bacteroidetes in piglet feces, thereby improving intestinal health. These findings provide a reference for the application of Y−dP in sow production and a theoretical basis for Y−dP to improve sow production performance.
Effect of a Garlic and Citrus Extract Supplement on the Lactation Performance and Carbon Footprint of Dairy Cows under Grazing Conditions in Chile
Authors: Khurana Ruchita , Salami Saheed A. , Poblete Roberto Bergmann , Fischer Angela , Cofré Lisseth Aravena , Bustos Viviana , Tas Bart M.
Published: January 2024

Two trials were conducted to evaluate the effect of a garlic and citrus extract supplement (GCE) on the milk production performance and carbon footprint of grazing dairy cows in a Chilean commercial farm. A total of 36 early- to mid-lactation and 54 late-lactation Irish Holstein-Friesian cows were used in Trial 1 and Trial 2, respectively. In both trials, the cows were reared under grazing conditions and offered a supplementary concentrate without or with GCE (33 g/cow/d) for 12 weeks. The concentrate was fed in the afternoon when the cows visited the milking parlour. Consequently, the results of milk production performance in these trials were used to determine the effect of feeding with GCE on the carbon footprint (CFP) of milk using a life cycle assessment (LCA) model. In Trial 1 and Trial 2, feeding with GCE increased estimated dry matter intake (DMI, kg/d) by 8.15% (18.4 vs. 19.9) and 15.3% (15.0 vs. 17.3), energy-corrected milk (ECM, kg/d) by 11.4% (24.5 vs. 27.3) and 33.5% (15.5 vs. 20.7), and feed efficiency (ECM/DMI) by 3.03% (1.32 vs. 1.36) and 17.8% (1.01 vs. 1.19), respectively. The LCA revealed that feeding with GCE reduced the emission intensity of milk by 8.39% (1.55 vs. 1.42 kg CO2-eq/kg ECM). Overall, these results indicate that feeding with GCE improved the production performance and CFP of grazing cows under the conditions of the current trials.