bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Differentiating Isolated Septal Agenesis from Septo-Optic Dysplasia: Case Study and Review
Authors: Sepulveda Waldo , Sepulveda Francisco , Ranzini Angela C.
Published: April 2023

Introduction: The detection of absent septi pellucidi (ASP) during obstetric ultrasound is a rare event. However, the clinical implications of this finding are significant. ASP can be associated with severe central nervous system anomalies such as holoprosencephaly, agenesis/dysgenesis of the corpus callosum, schizencephaly, severe ventriculomegaly, and open neural tube defects. In such cases, the prognosis is poor. When no such anomalies are identified, isolated ASP usually carries a good prognosis. However, some fetuses thought to have isolated ASP actually have septo-optic dysplasia (SOD), which is associated with optic nerve hypoplasia, hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction, and developmental delay. Case Presentation: A case in which fetal 3.0 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was considered crucial to definitively diagnose isolated ASP is presented. A review of the literature was conducted and analyzed to determine the role of MRI in the evaluation of fetuses with ASP, with special consideration on the differential diagnosis between isolated ASP and SOD. Conclusion: Differentiating isolated ASP from SOD is imperative for adequate prenatal counseling. Unfortunately, making a prenatal diagnosis of SOD requires visualization and evaluation of the fetal optic nerves, chiasm, and pituitary gland, which is very demanding and not always possible using ultrasound. Fetal MRI has the potential of obtaining high-quality images of the fetal brain, and therefore this technique can be used for establishing the differential diagnosis in utero.
From Physiology to Pathology: The Role of Mitochondria in Acute Kidney Injuries and Chronic Kidney Diseases
Authors: Zhang Lingge , Miao Mengqiu , Xu Xinyue , Bai Mi , Wu Mengqiu , Zhang Aihua
Published: April 2023

Background: Renal diseases remain an increasing public health issue affecting millions of people. The kidney is a highly energetic organ that is rich in mitochondria. Numerous studies have demonstrated the important role of mitochondria in maintaining normal kidney function and in the pathogenesis of various renal diseases, including acute kidney injuries (AKIs) and chronic kidney diseases (CKDs). Summary: Under physiological conditions, fine-tuning mitochondrial energy balance, mitochondrial dynamics (fission and fusion processes), mitophagy, and biogenesis maintain mitochondrial fitness. While under AKI and CKD conditions, disruption of mitochondrial energy metabolism leads to increased oxidative stress. In addition, mitochondrial dynamics shift to excessive mitochondrial fission, mitochondrial autophagy is impaired, and mitochondrial biogenesis is also compromised. These mitochondrial injuries regulate renal cellular functions either directly or indirectly. Mitochondria-targeted approaches, containing genetic (microRNAs) and pharmaceutical methods (mitochondria-targeting antioxidants, mitochondrial permeability pore inhibitors, mitochondrial fission inhibitors, and biogenesis activators), are emerging as important therapeutic strategies for AKIs and CKDs. Key Messages: Mitochondria play a critical role in the pathogenesis of AKIs and CKDs. This review provides an updated overview of mitochondrial homeostasis under physiological conditions and the involvement of mitochondrial dysfunction in renal diseases. Finally, we summarize the current status of mitochondria-targeted strategies in attenuating renal diseases.
Intrusiveness and Emotional Manipulation as Facets of Parental Psychological Control: A Culturally and Developmentally Sensitive Reconceptualization
Authors: Choe So Young , Laursen Brett , Cheah Charissa S. L. , Lengua Liliana J. , Schoppe-Sullivan Sarah J. , Bagner Daniel M.
Published: April 2023

Over 750 studies have examined parental psychological control (PPC) in different cultures. However, the conceptualization of PPC remains unclear, and operationalizations of PPC have been inconsistent. Herein we review and refine conceptual models of PPC, focusing on intrusiveness and emotional manipulation as two core facets of PPC. Guided by the Social Domain Theory, we relate intrusiveness to the boundaries of the child’s personal domain, which can vary by culture and age group. We describe how our conceptual model of PPC can clarify the disagreement in the literature about whether PPC may be arguably less damaging in interdependent cultures than it is in independent cultures or not; operationalizing PPC as mainly emotional manipulation – inducing guilt – might have contributed to this argument, and testing PPC with both intrusiveness and emotional manipulation can show both universal and culture-specific consequences of PPC. We conclude with recommendations for applying our conceptual model in future studies.
Learning Physics in the Blended Learning mode: Input for Enhanced Strategies in Learning Physics
Authors: Candido Keneth John O. , Capilitan Lenilyn B. , Gillesania King Christian C. , Silva Noemi , Reales Joy Mae B.
Published: April 2023

Physics is a core subject in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics strand, and high school students and Physics teachers find the subject challenging because they had to deal with multiple representations at the same time. This study aims to know the experiences of STEM students in the blended learning mode, experiences in instructional support and the difficulties and the coping mechanism implied by the students in the blended learning mode. This study employed descriptive-qualitative research and the 19 participants were chosen using purposive sampling with inclusion criteria. In gathering data, data the researchers used an in-depth interview guide that was validated by three experts. Results show that there were 16 themes that emerged. The themes for the experiences of students in blended learning are Difficult, Browsing the Internet, Asking Help, Extra effort in studying, Material Preparation, and Self-preparation. While the themes on the experiences in the instructional mode by the students are: Guided and assisted, Helpful, and difficult. The themes on Participants’ Difficulties in Learning Physics are Difficulty in Understanding concepts, Lack of Focus and Attention, Difficulty in Assessments, and Difficulty in Problem Solving; while the themes for coping mechanisms are Learning Styles, Regulating Negative Emotions, Seek Support and Assistance. Therefore, this study implies that students must be provided more instructional support in teaching Physics. The researchers recommend this study to the STEM students, teachers, school heads, and future researchers.
Tourists’ Service Satisfaction of the Selected Amusement Parks in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Authors: Abrajano Rhia May C. , Fernandez Grace , Salazar Glenn
Published: April 2023

This descriptive-survey research determined the tourists’ service satisfaction of the selected amusement parks in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City. A total of 90 respondents served as the participants of the study.  The researchers assessed the levels of satisfaction of amusement parks guests based on their perceptions. Guests were asked on how they can describe their satisfaction levels based on entertainments offered by the parks, staffs, safety and security, and cleanliness of each park. Entertainment wise, Amusement Park C was perceived by its guests as the most entertaining parks among the selected the amusement parks in the Freeport. Its adventurous and thrilling activities and wide vast forest area makes it more entertaining. The staffs of the Amusement Park A were given the highest rating by its guests compared to other selected amusement parks in the Freeport. Their staffs were considered by most of its guests as accommodating, informative and are always ready to serve the guests with all their requests. Safety and security were highly prioritized by the Amusement Park B management and it was confirmed by its guests based on their perception. This research find out that Amusement Park B and all its parks inside its area were considered by its guests as safe and secured as compared to its competitors in the Freeport. Few machines and technical rides inside the Amusement Park B made it safer for its guests. It was able to fully maximize nature for tourism and entertainment purposes. The highest rating for cleanliness, one of the several important factors that affects the levels of satisfaction of the guests, was given by the respondents to Amusement Park B. This gave the said amusement park the highest overall rating. The study recommends to conduct benchmarking or comparative studies of Freeport amusement parks with other amusement parks in the country. This shall focus on enhancing the tourism industry in the Freeport by learning new ways to make its tourism industry a truly world class.
Prognostic Value of Fluorine-18-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Imaging for Predicting Venous Thromboembolism in Children With Lymphoma
Authors: Beall Maren , Deep Kyra , Tram Nguyen K. , Nabavinia Mahboubeh , Janse Sarah A. , Chou Ting-Heng , Hardisky Dariya , Bobbey Adam J. , Kerlin Bryce A. , Audino Anthony N. , Stacy Mitchel R.
Published: April 2023

Background:

Positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) imaging can detect changes in arterial inflammation, but has not been used to evaluate chemotherapy-induced venous inflammation or assess risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pediatric oncology. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT imaging of venous inflammation for predicting VTE occurrence in the 12 months after lymphoma diagnosis in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients.

Methods:

Pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients with lymphoma diagnoses (n=71) who underwent whole-body PET/CT imaging at initial staging of disease and first therapeutic follow-up were retrospectively evaluated for serial changes in lower extremity venous uptake of fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose. PET/CT images were used to segment and quantify serial changes in fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake for veins of interest (ie, popliteal and femoral). Incidence of VTE was assessed for 12 months after lymphoma diagnosis.

Results:

PET/CT detected a significantly higher inflammatory response in the femoral (
P
=0.012) and popliteal (
P
=0.013) veins of patients who experienced a VTE event compared with those who remained VTE free in the 12 months after diagnosis. The area under the curve values for receiver operator characteristics analyses were 0.76 (femoral vein) and 0.77 (popliteal vein) based on incidence of VTE occurrence. Univariate analyses demonstrated that PET/CT-derived changes in femoral (
P
=0.008) and popliteal (
P
=0.002) vein inflammation were significantly associated with VTE-free survival at 12 months after diagnosis.

Conclusions:

Fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT imaging detects treatment-induced venous toxicity that may provide insight into risk of VTE events in pediatric and adolescent and young adult patients with lymphoma.
The Graffiti Marking Polis Ownership from the Excavations of Olbian Agora in the 1960s and 1970s
Authors: Bekhter Anastasia , Il’ina Yuliya
Published: April 2023

The article publishes eleven graffiti from the Olbian Agora, marking pottery owned by the polis (Yu.G. Vinogradov has published photos of six objects). On one of the vessels the word πόλεως̣ is written in its full form, on the others it is represented by abbreviations ΠΟ and ΠΟΛΕ. The collection includes ten imported black-glazed vessels of Attic production (the location of four of them is currently unknown, the description is given on the basis of archival photos) and a red-slip fish dish, supposedly of local production. On the basis of the archaeological context, the typology of pottery and paleography, the graffiti can be dated to the first half of the 5th century BC.
Raylessness and paedomorphosis: losses and gains of xylem rays en route from procambium to vascular cambium
Authors: Frankiewicz Kamil E. , Oskolski Alexei A.
Published: April 2023

A recurring motif of Carlquist’s work is the identification of traits typical for primary xylem of angiosperms as a whole, but found in the secondary xylem of certain species. These traits together make up the ‘Carlquistian syndrome’. Convergent occurrence of the syndrome in plants with similar habits suggests its adaptive value. One of its components — raylessness — has received the most attention and has been regarded as the result of selection favouring stem rigidity. However, how raylessness (or the Carlquistian syndrome in general) arises ontogenetically has been little studied. Here, we report that in some plants secondary xylem resembles primary xylem of the same individual, and not that of angiosperms in general as observed by Carlquist. Based on literature and microslide surveys, we identified this prolongation of primary xylem patterns into secondary xylem in most major clades of non-monocot angiosperms, including magnoliids, asterids and rosids.
Aster sanqingensis (Asteraceae, Astereae), a synonym of Aster sanqingshanicus
Authors: XIAO JIA-WEI , LIU TING , LI WEI-PING , YANG XIAN-JUN
Published: April 2023

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The identities of Millettia pseudoracemosa and M. pulchra var. munnarensis (Fabaceae: Millettieae) from South India
Authors: SONG ZHU-QIU
Published: April 2023

Millettia pseudoracemosa and M. pulchra var. munnarensis were described as small trees with large and violet flowers from South India in 1997 and 2017, respectively. However, referring to literature and examination of herbarium specimens showed that both of the two taxa cannot be distinguished from with M. dura, a species described from tropical Africa in 1911. The species was widely cultivated in East Africa and also introduced to South India and Sri Lanka during the early 20th century. Thus, the former two names are reduced as synonyms of the last name. The lectotypes of M. dura and M. pseudoracemosa are also designated here. In addition, it is confirmed that 12 Millettia species are recorded from India, including eight native species and four introduced ones.
Trametes neovillosa (Polyporaceae), a new name for the later homonym Trametes pavonia (Hook.) Ryvarden
Authors: FERNANDES MARIANA , DE MELLO GUGLIOTTA ADRIANA
Published: April 2023

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Rediscovery of Morina ludlowii (Caprifoliaceae): An overlooked species from India
Authors: KUMAR RAHUL , KRISHNA GOPAL , KUMAR VIKAS
Published: April 2023

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An annotated checklist of the chewing lice (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera, Amblycera, Rhynchophthirina) from domestic and wild mammals in Malaysia
Authors: KAZIM ABDUL-RAHMAN , HOUSSAINI JAMAL , TAPPE DENNIS , HEO CHONG-CHIN
Published: April 2023

Literature records of chewing lice (Phthiraptera) from mammals in Malaysia were checked and reviewed, resulting in a list of 13 confirmed species belonging to eight genera (Bovicola, Felicola, Gliricola, Gyropus, Haematomyzus, Heterodoxus, Lorisicola, Trichodectes) from four families (Boopiidae, Gyropidae, Haematomyzidae, Trichodectidae) in three suborders (Amblycera, Ischnocera, Rhynchophthirina). We present a checklist of those 13 chewing lice recorded from Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo, including hosts, localities, and literature references. An additional 12 species are listed and discussed as possibly occurring in this country. A host-louse list is also given.
Molecular phylogenetics and diversity of the Himalayan shrew ( Soriculus nigrescens Gray, 1842) (Eulipotyphla, Soricidae) in Southwest China
Authors: JIANG HAIJUN , FU CHANGKUN , TANG KEYI , LI FENGJUN , FAIZ ABU UL HASSAN , GUO KEJI , LIU SHAOYING , CHEN SHUNDE
Published: April 2023

The Himalayan shrew, Soriculus nigrescens Gray, 1842, belongs to the monotypic genus Soriculus, which is distributed mainly in the Himalayan region. Previous authors have studied its classification based on morphological and molecular data. However, no comprehensive study of the diversity and phylogeny of this species has been performed. In this study, we investigated the molecular phylogeny, genetic diversity, and species divergence of S. nigrescens based on one mitochondrial gene and three nuclear genes. A total of 124 samples from 27 sites in Southwest China were analyzed. Our molecular phylogenetic analyses and species divergence reveal non-monophyly of Soriculus, potentially representing two genera and three clades. Populations from Yunnan (Clade YN) represent the subspecies S. n. minors and should recover the full species status. Populations from Himalayas (Clade A) represent the species S. nigrescens, while populations from southeastern Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains and southern Himalayas (Clade B) represent a new cryptic and unnamed species. Species delimitation analyses and deep genetic distance analysis clearly support the species status of these three evolving clades. The putative new genus and cryptic species should be studied and identified in the future using a more extensive sampling combined with a comprehensive morphological and phylogenetic analysis.
Design of a Multi-Channel Gas Sensor Detection System Based on STM32 Microcontroller and LabVIEW
Authors: Liu Lei , Wang Mingsong , Hussain Shahid , Altameem Torki , Liu Junlin , Fouad Hassan , Akhtar Mohammad Shaheer , Qiao Guanjun , Liu Guiwu
Published: April 2023

To address the needs of gas sensitivity performance testing, a multi-channel gas sensor detection system based on an STM32 microcontroller and LabVIEW was designed. This system combines signal acquisition, data processing, date display, and storage into a single unit. The target gases
are detected using the sensor array, and the regulated electrical signal is supplied to the MCU. Through the built-in A/D converter, the electrical signal is converted to digital data, which is then evaluated and processed. Finally, the serial communication function is performed in the upper
computer to realize the OLED display and dynamic display of the data waveform graph. The test results from the fixed resistance test system error demonstrate that: the system test error between 1.4%–2.0%, to achieve multi-channel gas sensor signal collection and detection, and the design
of low cost, good stability, to fulfil the gas sensor detection needs.
Exploring the Silver Tetraphenylporphyrin as Fluorescent Sensor for Rapid Assessment of Oil Oxidation Products: A Density Functional Theory Study
Authors: Gu Haiyang , Chen Siyu , Jin Jing , Pei Ying , Lv Riqin , Huang Xingyi , Dong Yining
Published: April 2023

Density functional theory (DFT) has been developed for the theoretical study of molecular interaction between fluorescent sensors and oil oxidation products. Silver tetraphenylporphyrin (AgTPP) was selected according to its high sensitivity to small oxidation products in oil samples.
The relative energies of the AgTPP-based fluorescent sensor and its complexes are calculated for the ground spin state determination at singlet, triplet, and quintet. Molecular structures, relative energies, charge distribution, and binding energies representing the sensor properties were
analyzed. The calculated binding energies of AgTPP-analytes have shown the following order based on the most stable spin state: nitrogen (N2)< propane (PRO)< trimethylamine (TMA)< propionic aldehyde (PIA) < ethyl acetate (EAC) < hydrogen sulfide (H2S) <
oxygen (O2) < Propyl alcohol (PA) < methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). This theoretical study suggests that an AgTPP-based fluorescent sensor may be useful for the quality assessment of edible vegetable oil and perhaps other food rich in oils.
Piezoresistive response of carbon nanotube and carbon fiber/epoxy composites under cyclic loading
Authors: Hammadi Ali Faraj , Zhao Yue , Dalfi Hussein Kommur
Published: April 2023

Maintaining the mechanical properties and long-term operational safety is considered the main challenge for composite materials under cyclic loading. This work presents mechanical performance of tri-component composites based on multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), carbon fibres (CFs) and epoxy resin, and their electrical conductance property for applications like strain gauges. As a result of incorporation of MWCNTs into the epoxy resin in the composite’s morphology, their electrical, mechanical and piezoresistive performance can indicate the self-sensing of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy resin matrix (CF/Epoxy matrix) composites; and thus its influence has been systematically examined. The inclusion of multiwall carbon nanotubes increased the resin bonding to the surface of the CF’s leading to an increased electrical conductivity and mechanical performances. The piezoresistive performance was significantly influenced by the amount of MWCNTs added to the resin, where the Gauge Factor (GF) with respect to the MWCNTs concentration under cyclic tensile and cyclic bending were in the range of 0.6∼1.5 and 2.5∼5.5 respectively. Moreover, the piezoresistive behaviour of the composite samples showed reasonable sensitivity, stability, and reversibility under cyclic mechanical loading, and the samples withstood more than 500 cycles of load without detectable loss in performance. The exceptional mechanical, electrical and piezoresistive performance and easy manufacturing process of the tri-component composites make them attractive for applications such as self-monitoring structural components.
Reprint: An Invitation to Support Diverse Students Through Teacher Education
Authors: Sleeter Christine
Published: April 2023

This article invites candidates for president to strengthen teaching and teacher education for diverse students. The article first describes two remarkable teachers in California to illustrate what strong teaching of diverse students looks like. It then discusses what the diverse students of this nation need of teachers, including teachers with high expectations for student learning regardless of students’ current performance, teachers who can engage students academically by building on what they know and what interests them, teachers who can relate to their families and communities and read students in culturally accurate ways, and teachers who can envision diverse students as constructive participants in a multicultural democracy. The article concludes by outlining three ways in which the president can support excellent teaching by recognizing the value of teacher professional development and by strengthening funding for teacher education in various areas.
Putting Oneself Ahead of the Group: The Liability of Narcissistic Leadership
Authors: Lynch Jennifer , Benson Alex J.
Published: April 2023

Integrating insights from interdependence theory with the narcissistic admiration and rivalry concept, we propose that a pivotal obstacle for narcissistic leaders is their inability to sustain benevolent perceptions over time. As people strive to interpret social behavior in terms of self- or other-interest, the narcissistic tendency of prioritizing self-interests over the collective may become apparent and eventually taint their reputation as a leader. We examined how interpersonal motive perceptions—based on attributions of self- and other-interest—would clarify the leadership paradox of narcissism. We tracked 472 participants in 119 teams across four time-points. Narcissistic rivalry (but not admiration) corresponded to increasingly negative leader effectiveness ratings. The extent to which individuals were perceived as self-maximizing and lacking concern for other interests was tightly connected to declines in leader effectiveness across time. Altogether, these results offer insight into how perceived interpersonal motives may explain the downfall of narcissistic leadership.
The coverage of indicators of sensitive and specific intervention programs and prevalence of stunting under-five children: A cross-sectional study in Aceh Province, Indonesia
Authors: Muliadi Teuku , Ahmad Aripin , Nur Abidah , Marissa Nelly , Marisa  , Junaidi  , Reynaldi Fitrah , Fitriyaningsih Eva , Husnah  , Naufal Iflan , Damanik Muhammad Rizal Martua , Adji Ardi , Arifin Syuja’ Rafiqi , Annisa Devita
Published: April 2023

Background: The prevalence of stunting children under-five in Aceh Province is still high due to multiple factors, including the sub-optimal coverage of intervention programs. Aim: This study aimed at finding out the correlation between the coverage of indicators of sensitive and specific intervention programs with prevalence of stunting in Aceh. Methods: A cross-sectional design analyzed secondary data from the Indonesia nutritional status survey and program coverage data in 13 regencies/cities in Aceh Province. The dependent variable was the prevalence of stunting. Meanwhile, the independent variable covered 20 sensitive and specific intervention program indicators. We apply STATA 16 to analyze the correlation between sensitive and specific coverage and stunting prevalence. Results: The coverage of indicators of pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency (CED) receiving supplementary feeding, young children with diarrhea receiving zinc supplementation, parents taking parenting classes, and participation in the health insurance program had a significant correlation with prevalence stunting in Aceh ( r = −0.57; r = −0.50; r = −0.65; and r = −0.60). Conclusion: Intervention measures to avert childhood stunting in Aceh should include strengthening supplementary feeding programs for mothers and toddlers, supplementation to prevent toddler diarrhea, and counseling parents on parenting and health insurance.
Examining the predictive validity of the Duolingo English Test: Evidence from a major UK university
Authors: Isaacs Talia , Hu Ruolin , Trenkic Danijela , Varga Julia
Published: April 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the university admissions and proficiency testing landscape. One change has been the meteoric rise in use of the fully automated Duolingo English Test (DET) for university entrance purposes, offering test-takers a cheaper, shorter, accessible alternative. This rapid response study is the first to investigate the predictive value of DET test scores in relation to university students’ academic attainment, taking into account students’ degree level, academic discipline, and nationality. We also compared DET test-takers’ academic performance with that of students admitted using traditional proficiency tests. Credit-weighted first-year academic grades of 1881 DET test-takers (1389 postgraduate, 492 undergraduate) enrolled at a large, research-intensive London university in Autumn 2020 were positively associated with DET Overall scores for postgraduate students (adj. r = .195) but not undergraduate students (adj. r = −.112). This result was mirrored in correlational patterns for students admitted through IELTS ( n = 2651) and TOEFL iBT ( n = 436), contributing to criterion-related validity evidence. Students admitted with DET enjoyed lower academic success than the IELTS and TOEFL iBT test-takers, although sample characteristics may have shaped this finding. We discuss implications for establishing cut scores and harnessing test-takers’ academic language development through pre-sessional and in-sessional support.
The correlation between women’s various gynaecological diseases to ovarian cancer in Sulaimaniyah City, Iraq
Authors: Karim Soz Mustafa Hagi , Fattah Chro Najmadin
Published: April 2023

Objective

To assess the relationship between benign gynaecological disorders and ovarian cancer (OC).

Methods

This retrospective observational study enrolled female patients with histologically-confirmed primary OC. Clinical and demographic data were collected using a questionnaire. Blood samples were analysed for tumour biomarker levels including cancer antigen (CA)-125, CA19-9, carcinoembryonic antigen, β human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.

Results

A total of 100 female patients were enrolled in the study. Of these, 44 patients had simple ovarian cysts (44%), 22 had uterine fibroids (22%), 15 had adenomyosis (15%), 13 had pelvic inflammatory disease (13%) and six had endometriosis (6%). There was a significant association between high grade serous OC histology with both benign ovarian and uterine diseases. There was a significant association between both adenomyosis and uterine fibroids and high grade OC. There was also a significant association between endometriosis and stages III/IV OC. With regard to tumour biomarkers, there was a significant association between β-hCG and LDH biomarkers and benign uterine tumours.

Conclusion

Benign gynaecological diseases are accompanied by the high risk of the development of OC. Common benign gynaecological diseases associated with OC were uterine fibroids and adenomyosis.
Women With Mandarin Accent in the Canadian English-Speaking Hiring Context: Can Evaluations of Warmth Undermine Gender Equity?
Authors: Hideg Ivona , Hancock Samantha , Shen Winny
Published: April 2023

Although many workers speak with a non-native English accent, our understanding of this phenomenon is limited because prior work predominantly focused on men. This overlooks whether the biases women experience due to their accent manifests differently. To address this omission, we use an intersectional lens to examine how non-native accents associated with more gender-traditional countries may affect women's hiring outcomes. We argue that the bias women with these accents face is subtle due to an association of non-native (vs. native) accents with perceptions of women's warmth (whereas there are no such effects for men) and consequently higher perceptions of hireability. Yet we posit that the indirect effect on hireability occurs within feminine, but not masculine, industries, which ultimately undermines equity by pushing women with these non-native accents into lower pay and prestige occupations. We found support for our hypotheses in three vignette-based experiments conducted in Canada using a Mandarin accent. Managers and decision-makers need to be aware of the insidious bias women with these non-native accents experience because it may not be immediately apparent that an association of accent with higher ratings of warmth may undermine women at work. Additional online materials for this article are available on PWQ's website at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/suppl/10.1177/03616843231165475
Solid waste management and Aedes aegypti infestation interconnections: A regression tree application
Authors: Klafke Fernanda , Barros Virgínia Grace , Henning Elisa
Published: April 2023

Public health is at the core of all environmental and anthropic impacts. Urban and territorial planners should include public health concerns in their plans. Basic sanitation infrastructure is essential to maintaining public health and social and economic development. This infrastructure deficiency causes diseases, death and economic losses in developing countries. Framing interconnections among health, sanitation, urbanization and circular economy will assist sustainable development goal achievements. This study aims to identify the relationships between solid waste management indicators in Brazil and the Aedes aegypti mosquito infestation index. Regression trees were employed for modelling due to the complexity and characteristics of the data. The analyses were performed separately from data collected from 3501 municipalities and 42 indicators from the country’s five regions. Results show that expenses and personnel indicators were the most critical indicators (in the mid-western, southeastern and southern regions), operational (northeastern (NE) region) and management (northern region). The mean absolute errors ranged from 0.803 (southern region) to 2.507 (NE region). Regional analyses indicate that the municipalities with better SWM results display lower infestation rates in buildings and residences. This research is innovative as it analyses infestation rates rather than dengue prevalence, using a machine learning method, in a multidisciplinary research field that needs further study.
A Case of Mediastinal Carcinosarcoma With Beta-HCG Production and KRAS Mutation
Authors: Shaker Nada , Amadi Chiemezie C. , Welliver Meng , Otterson Gregory A. , Liebner David A. , Shilo Konstantin
Published: April 2023

Carcinosarcomas of mediastinum are rare and only few well-documented cases are available in the literature. We report a detailed description of mediastinal carcinosarcoma with unique clinical manifestations and immunohistochemical and molecular profiles. A 44-year-old female with an enlarging anterior mediastinal mass was found to have a positive pregnancy test. Thoracoscopic biopsy revealed that the mass represented a carcinosarcoma with adenocarcinoma and chondrosarcoma components. The tumor focally expressed beta-HCG by immunohistochemistry and had KRAS G12A missense mutation by next generation sequencing. The case documents a rare presentation of carcinosarcoma within the mediastinum with uncommon paraneoplastic syndrome and genetic profile. Awareness of these unusual clinical and pathological manifestations of the tumor will help in reaching correct diagnosis and proper management of such patients.
Enabling Crip Time With Digital Tools in Qualitative Inquiry
Authors: Furlong Darcy E.
Published: April 2023

Grounded in the intersectional principles of disability justice, this article attends to the integration of digital tools in qualitative inquiry. With a focus on the unique temporal landscapes of Disabled people, I suggest ways that digital tools can foster a more equitable, accessible, and just inquiry experience. Using personal accounts from two digital tools, I highlight the relationship between crip time and digital tools at the sites of (a) video conferencing platforms, and (b) qualitative data analysis software. This is balanced alongside scholarly debates about access friction (i.e., accommodations are not universal or stagnant) and the digital divide.
Mock Juror Perceptions of a Male or Female Adult Rape Victim Crying in the Courtroom
Authors: Pals Andrea M. , Levi Mary M. , Meier Johnathan R. , Jenkins Baylee D. , Le Grand Alexis M. , Golding Jonathan M.
Published: April 2023

This study investigated the impact of victim crying and gender on perceptions of rape cases. Participants (N = 240, 51.5% male, 48.1% female) completed a 2 (victim crying) × 2 (victim gender) × 2 (participant gender) between-participants design with case judgments (e.g., verdict) as the DVs. Results found that a rape victim crying during testimony increased pro-victim judgments compared to when the victim did not cry, that female mock jurors were more pro-victim than males, but that victim gender was insignificant. Finally, the mediation model found that victim crying increased their credibility, increasing the likelihood of a guilty verdict.
Palliative care and quality of life needs and outcomes for Māori with cancer: what do we know?
Authors: Jones Rhiannon Mihi , Signal Virginia , Smith Moira , Stairmand Jeannine , Davies Cheryl , Gurney Jason
Published: April 2023

There are access, treatment and morbidity inequities for Māori (Indigenous people of New Zealand) with cancer in Aotearoa (New Zealand). This includes inequities in quality of life and experiences of the palliative care setting for Māori. This review included 20 papers that were identified through a combination of our literature review and key informant surveys. In this review, we consider the context of palliative care and cancer quality of care for Māori, draw on evidence regarding access and challenges for Māori with cancer in the palliative setting and discuss how to achieve palliative care equity for Māori with cancer. In Aotearoa, palliative care has fundamental underpinnings based on westernised understandings of health with a focus on addressing physical health aspects. Our findings highlight the misalignment of this approach with regard to Māori with cancer in the palliative care setting and to being able to fulfil their right to good health.
A risk assessment of scrubber use for marine transport by rule-based fuzzy FMEA
Authors: Karatuğ Çağlar , Ceylan Bulut Ozan , Arslanoğlu Yasin
Published: April 2023

To comply with the International Maritime Organization’s sulfur regulations, shipping companies have mainly favored scrubber systems. Even though the ship’s operations might be continued provided regulatory constraints are followed, the installation presents system-based risks depending on the scrubber type. This study’s primary aim is to inform the shipping industry about the risks associated with various scrubber applications on ships and to propose guidelines to ensure safer scrubber operation on marine vessels. Consequently, a risk evaluation is conducted on all kinds of scrubber systems. Experts in the marine industry identify the main subsystems and components and evaluate their failure modes and consequences. Using the fuzzy failure modes and effects analysis method, the acquired judgments are analyzed. The risk value of each failure scenario is computed using the Mamdani fuzzy inference technique and the evaluation of expert ratings. The riskiest failure modes identified by the investigation include the sensing element, injection nozzles, packed peds, and seawater system valves.
Changes in gene expression and neuroinflammation in the hippocampus of rats with poststroke cognitive impairment
Authors: Chen Jiemei , Hong Jiena , Li Chao , Zeng Yan , Xie Mengshu , Zhang Xue , Wen Hongmei
Published: April 2023

Poststroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) often occurs during the stroke recovery period and greatly increases the difficulty of rehabilitation. Activation of neuroinflammation and long-term changes in gene expression patterns in the hippocampus could be essential in the development of PSCI. Therefore, this study aimed to identify neuroinflammation and changes in gene expression patterns in the hippocampus in rats with PSCI. Rats underwent transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO) or sham surgery. The infarct volume was measured on day 3 after surgery. The Morris water maze (MWM) test was used to assess cognitive function. Microglial activation and white matter (WM) lesions in the hippocampus were evaluated on day 28 after surgery. In addition, we compared differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the hippocampus between tMCAO group rats and sham group rats by RNA sequencing. Then, Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and protein–protein interaction (PPI) network analyses were conducted to investigate these DEGs. The results showed that the tMCAO group rats showed extensive infarction and cognitive dysfunction compared with the sham group rats. Microglial activation and WM damage were obvious in the hippocampus of tMCAO group rats. We found 43 DEGs by RNA sequencing: 29 genes with upregulated expression and 14 genes with downregulated expression. The GO analysis indicated that DEGs were mainly involved in cell proliferation and differentiation, cholesterol synthesis, and metabolism. The KEGG pathway analysis suggested that the DEGs were significantly enriched in intestinal immune network for IgA production and steroid biosynthesis. Acta2, Calb2, and Cxcl12 were notable in the PPI analysis. Our results suggest that microglial activation and WM damage are maintained in rats with PSCI. The mechanism may be related to the regulation of steroid biosynthesis, intestinal immunity, and potential key genes such as Acta2, Calb2, and Cxcl12 in the hippocampus.
Elective Ambulatory Unit: Experience of Local Anesthetic Only Surgery During the Pandemic
Authors: Jeans Edward , Talwalkar Sumedh , Gebrye Tadesse , Yeowell Gillian , Fatoye Francis , Hayton Mike
Published: April 2023

Background:

The second COVID-19 wave severely limited access to elective surgery.

Methods:

Between December 2020 and May 2021, 530 patients underwent a procedure in the elective ambulatory unit (EAU), a walk-in and walk-out model of surgery, and we used a prepandemic cohort of day-case patients for comparison.

Results:

We have had no confirmed cases of COVID-19 transmission on-site. The infection rate for EAU and day-case units for carpal tunnel decompression was 1.36% and 2%, respectively, and this difference was not significant, P = .696. Patient satisfaction was excellent at 9.8 of 10. The waiting time from primary care referral to carpal tunnel decompression was cut from 36 weeks to 12 weeks during the study period. Significant benefit in efficiency and cost saving was also found.

Conclusion:

Elective ambulatory unit provides a template to perform high-volume low-complexity hand and wrist surgery in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
Association Between Insomnia and Healthcare Utilization: A Scoping Review of the Literature
Authors: Olatunde Kolade , Patton Susan
Published: April 2023

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects significant portion of the population. It can result in adverse health outcomes and increased healthcare utilization. The purpose of this review was to identify existing research on the association between insomnia and healthcare utilization. A five-stage scoping review process was conducted guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute process. Data sources searched through 2022 were PubMed, HINARI, Google Scholar and Cochrane, with additional studies identified through hand searching. Descriptive and exploratory analyses were conducted from the findings of the selected studies. After reviewing 124 references, 23 studies were selected. A strong and positive association between insomnia and healthcare utilization and healthcare costs was identified. We also found that insomnia was associated with absenteeism from work, lower work performance ratings, disability, difficulties in daily activities, and life dissatisfaction. An unexpected theme that emerged from the included studies is that there is a large population with persistent insomnia who do not seek help that could benefit from improved management. Findings suggest that identifying and managing insomnia could result in a decrease in healthcare utilization and costs. Further research is needed to determine the most effective methods of identifying and managing insomnia.
Beyond liberal discourse: Teachers’ conceptions of democracy and education in England and Spain
Authors: Menendez Alvarez-Hevia David , Hidalgo Nina , Cerrillo Rosario , Lizana Ignacio
Published: April 2023

This study explores the conceptions developed by primary and secondary education teachers in Spain and England about democracy in education. To this end, we conducted a phenomenographic study involving 39 teachers. The results identify four major conceptions of democracy in education: (a) democracy as freedom, (b) democracy understood as participation and collaboration, (c) democracy as a principle for achieving social justice in schools and in the education system and (d) democracy as a principle to learn to live together and social norms. The discussion highlights that the way teachers articulate their conceptions is dominated by a liberal discourse of democracy in education. However, their ideas also show other nuances and traces of more open perspectives. This work stresses the importance of continuing to investigate teachers’ conceptions and how alternatives to the dominant trend can be glimpsed through them.
The role of spatial words in the spatialisation of time
Authors: Akbuğa Emir , Göksun Tilbe
Published: April 2023

Language about time is an integral part of how we spatialise time. Factors like temporal focus can be related to time spatialisation as well. The current study investigates the role of language in how we spatialise time, using a temporal diagram task modified to include the lateral axis. We asked participants to place temporal events provided in non-metaphorical, sagittal metaphorical, and non-sagittal metaphorical scenarios on a temporal diagram. We found that sagittal metaphors elicited sagittal spatialisations of time, whereas the other two types elicited lateral spatialisations. Participants sometimes used the sagittal and lateral axes in combination to spatialise time. Exploratory analyses indicated that individuals’ time management habits, temporal distance, and event order in written scenarios were related to time spatialisations. Their temporal focus scores, however, were not. Findings suggest that temporal language plays an important role in how we map space onto time.
Anterior Tibiotalar Fat Pad Involvement in Ankle Osteoarthritis: MRI Features in Patients 1 Year After a Lateral Ankle Sprain
Authors: Arnaert Stijn , Byttebier Paul , Van Rossom Sam , Vereecke Evie , Jonkers Ilse , Oei Edwin , Bierma-Zeinstra Sita M.A. , Lories Rik , van Middelkoop Marienke , Clockaerts Stefan
Published: April 2023

Objective

To investigate the characteristics of the anterior tibiotalar fat pad (ATFP) in the ankle joint in a population of patients 1 year after an ankle sprain and its correlation with systemic factors and local articular pathology.

Design

The study is a secondary analysis of an observational case-control study. We included 206 patients who were followed 6-12 months after ankle sprain. T1 MRI scans were assessed for signal intensity and area of ATFP by mapping the fat pad using dedicated imaging software (Mimics 18.0). Quantitative values of intensity and area were generated. Linear regression analysis was used to examine the association between both local and systemic factors and the ATFP. Variables with a P value <0.2 were entered in 5 stepwise multivariate models: (1) age-sex-body mass index (BMI); (2) anamnesis; (3) physical examination; (4) radiographic findings; and (5) MRI findings. Predictors in these separate models were entered in the final model.

Results

The final multivariate model showed a significant positive association between age ( P = 0.04; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.13 ± 1.06), BMI ( P = 0.05; 95% CI = 3.61 ± 3.53), and sex ( P < 0.01; 95% CI = −49.26 ± 30.04) with T1 intensity. The final model also showed a significant negative association between age ( P < 0.01; 95% CI = −0.57 ± 0.34), diffuse cartilage loss in the lateral talus ( P = 0.03; 95% CI = −0.71 ± 0.63), and Kellgren and Lawrence score in the tibiotalar joint ( P < 0.01; 95%CI = −21.61 ± 7.24) and ATFP area. A positive association was found between BMI ( P < 0.01; 95% CI = 2.25 ± 1.15) and ATFP area.

Conclusion

This study demonstrates a correlation between ATFP and both systemic factors and local pathology in the ankle joint.