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Capture Probability of Blue Swimmer Crab (Portunus armatus) in Baited Traps and Implications for Trap Survey Design
Authors: Becker Alistair , Johnson Daniel D. , Pederson Hugh , Taylor Matthew D. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTFishery independent surveys provide valuable data for fisheries assessments that predominantly rely on trends in catch per unit effort (CPUE). Many crustacean fisheries are harvested using traps, so this gear is often used for fishery independent surveys. The areal sampling unit for baited traps is normally poorly understood, so surveys can be biased if sampling areas overlap. The blue swimmer crab (Portunus armatus) is an important commercial and recreational species distributed around the warm temperate and tropical coast of Australia, and stock management typically relies on catch data supplemented by independent surveys. Acoustic telemetry was used to track fine‐scale movements of 37 crabs in response to deployment of baited‐traps and to estimate probability of capture relative to distance from the trap. Traps attracted crabs from an initial distance up to 70 m, with most movements towards traps after dark. Capture probability increased with decreasing initial distance from a deployed trap. Despite this, the probability of capture was < 50% for crabs positioned adjacent to a deployed trap, which could lead to a mismatch between catch and crab abundance if the proportion of catchable crabs varied with abundance. Our findings reinforced that nocturnal sampling was more appropriate for the species, and we recommend that traps be no closer than 140 m apart. Our findings also demonstrated the utility of fine‐scale acoustic telemetry for informing survey designs and may serve as a template for other trap surveys and fisheries.
Prevalence Estimation of Dysfibrinogenemia Using the Clauss‐CWA Approach
Authors: Suzuki Atsuo , Suzuki Nobuaki , Okamoto Shuichi , Tamura Shogo , Kanematsu Takeshi , Kikuchi Ryosuke , Kojima Tetsuhito , Matsushita Tadashi 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionThe actual prevalence of the qualitative fibrinogen abnormalities dysfibrinogenemia and hypodysfibrinogenemia is unknown. The major reasons are that patients with dysfibrinogenemia are frequently asymptomatic, and a recommended screening test, the Clauss fibrinogen assay, cannot completely distinguish qualitative from quantitative abnormalities. We previously established a high‐throughput screening test (Clauss‐CWA) to identify dysfibrinogenemia with high specificity and sensitivity by the Clauss fibrinogen assay alone.Aim and MethodsThis was a single‐center, observational study to estimate the prevalence of dysfibrinogenemia using Clauss‐CWA technology. A total of 25 471 patients in Nagoya University Hospital were screened to identify patients with suspected dysfibrinogenemia. The suspected patients were investigated by further confirmatory analyses, such as antigenic fibrinogen determination, reptilase time, fibrin polymerization analysis, and scanning electron microscopy.Results and ConclusionsOf the 25 471 enrolled patients, five with suspected dysfibrinogenemia were identified. Unfortunately, one patient was not confirmed due to a lack of plasma samples. The ratio of functional to antigenic fibrinogen was decreased, and the reptilase time was prolonged in the four patients. Interestingly, two of them showed normal functional fibrinogen levels due to acute inflammatory responses. Fibrin polymerization was impaired, and structural abnormalities were found in the fibrinogen from the patients. In some cases, functional fibrinogen levels may not be effective for identifying functional fibrinogen abnormalities. Further nationwide studies are needed to more precisely understand the epidemiology of dysfibrinogenemia.
Influence of nurses’ narrative competence on communication ability with angry patients: The mediating effect of reflection
Authors: Zhao Ya‐Ning , Wang Xiao‐Kai , Zhang Qiu‐Jun , Li Hong‐Feng , Guo Si‐Yan , Yang Shao‐Ping , Zhang Yu‐Ye , Ke Dan‐Dan 
Published: December 2024

AbstractAimTo examine if reflection mediates the relationship between narrative competence and nurses’ communication ability with angry patients.BackgroundWorkplace violence is a significant hazard in clinical settings and leads to deleterious effects on health workers. Anger is a key contributing factor to aggressive behavior, and effectively managing patients’ anger can help mitigate the risk of workplace violence. Narrative competence and reflection are important factors that enhance communication ability. Therefore, this study aims to explore the mediating role of reflection in the influence of narrative competence on nurses’ ability to communicate with angry patients.MethodsData were collected in China, where 647 nurses completed assessments on narrative competence, reflection, and communication ability with angry patients. Structural equation modeling was used to test the study's hypothesis.ResultsThe relationship between narrative ability and communication with angry patients is mediated by reflection, and it is statistically significant at the alpha = 0.05 level.ConclusionsNurses’ narrative ability has a crucial influence on their communication ability when interacting with angry patients, whereby narrative competence directly affects reflection and indirectly influences communication ability. This study offers a new narrative perspective to reduce nurse–patient conflicts and alleviate hospital violence.Implications for nursing and nursing policyBy integrating narrative techniques into healthcare education, nursing managers can prioritize the development of nurses’ narrative competence and reflective abilities. This will not only improve the nurse–patient relationship and reduce conflicts but will also foster a positive healthcare environment, contributing to the overall development of the healthcare industry and the enhancement of human health.
Diversity and social capital within the workplace: Evidence from Britain
Authors: Breda Thomas , Manning Alan 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis article uses the British Workplace Employee Relations Survey to investigate the links between gender or ethnic diversity and workers' level of trust in managers or the extent of identity with the values and objectives of the firm – dimensions of what we might call social capital within the workplace. These are both factors that one might expect to make firms more cooperative and, hence, productive. Controlling for plants workforce composition, we find an opposite effect of females and ethnic minorities: a higher female share in the plant is associated with higher trust and identity for both men and women (men much more than women), while a higher minority share is associated with lower trust and identity.
Designing a sports orienteering contest: physical versus cognitive skills in rogaining
Authors: Van Bulck David , Pääkkönen Joonas , Jacquet Benjamin , Goossens Dries 
Published: December 2024

AbstractRogaining is an orienteering running sport where participants need to decide what control points to visit and in which order. The objective is to collect the largest possible score associated with the visited controls, without violating the time limit. While extensive literature exists on the orienteering problem from a participants' point of view, there is limited understanding of how to design a rogaining contest where physical abilities do not dominate over cognitive skills in influencing the race outcome. To create these contests, we propose a heuristic bilevel optimization approach where at the upper level organizers assign scores to candidate control points, while at the lower level participants solve the classic orienteering problem. The simulation of the selected courses by the participants results in a provisional ranking that allows to evaluate the score assignment as determined by the organizer at the upper level. We apply our methodology to the 2023 World Rogaining Championships, demonstrating the necessity of thoughtful score allocation to ensure a balanced emphasis on both skills.
Working More to Pay the Mortgage: Household Debt, Interest Rates, and Family Labor Supply
Authors: Zator Michał 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTI show that households work and earn more (less) when their floating‐rate mortgage payments quasi‐exogenously increase (decrease). The response is sizable and asymmetric: on average, households adjust their income by 35% of the change in their mortgage payment, but the response is significantly stronger following an increase in payments. While men in dual‐earner, childless households respond the most on average, the asymmetry is most pronounced for women and young workers, who respond particularly strongly to payment increases. The asymmetry of the labor supply elasticity may help explain the wide range of elasticities found in previous research.
3D‐printed denture base resins: Glazing as an alternative to improve surface, mechanical, and microbiological properties
Authors: Carneiro Pereira Ana Larisse , dos Santos Silva João Pedro , Grangeiro Manassés Tercio Vieira , de Medeiros Annie Karoline Bezerra , Bottino Marcos Antonio , Barão Valentim A. R. , da Fonte Porto Carreiro Adriana 
Published: December 2024

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the impact of glazing denture base resins (heat‐polymerized and 3D‐printed) on surface, mechanical, and microbiological properties.Materials and MethodsDiscs (10 × 3 mm) and bars (64 × 10 × 3.3 ± 0.2 mm) were manufactured using heat‐polymerized denture base resin (CT) and 3D‐printed denture base resin (Yller [YL], Prizma [PZ] and PrintaX [PX]). These were divided into two groups: unglazed and glazed. Surface roughness (Ra), wettability (contact angle), brightness (GU), and topography (via scanning electron microscopy) were assessed, along with microbiological analysis of dual‐species biofilms (Streptococcus mitis and Candida albicans) and Knoop microhardness on discs (n = 10). Flexural strength testing was conducted separately on bars (n = 20). Half of the specimens subjected to surface and mechanical characterizations were thermocycled (10,000 cycles). Mann–Whitney test (p < 0.05) and simple and multiple linear regression analysis (p < 0.20) were employed to evaluate the impact of glazing on denture base resins.ResultsThe application of glaze reduced roughness by 0.33 µm and water contact angle by 8.47º, while increasing brightness by 21.30 units (p < 0.001) for 3D‐printed resins compared to CT. After thermal cycling, roughness and wettability increased, while brightness decreased (p < 0.05). The glaze also increased hardness, with no adverse effects from thermal cycling (p < 0.001), and enhanced flexural strength for PZ compared to CT (p < 0.001). Additionally, C. albicans colonization decreased by 7.79 log CFU/mL in mixed biofilms for 3D‐printed resins compared to CT (p < 0.05).ConclusionsThe application of glaze resulted in smoother, brighter, and harder surfaces for the 3D‐printed resins, while also reducing biofilm colonization.
Bridging Innovation Distances: High‐Speed Rail and Patent Agency Utilization in China
Authors: Wu Xiaokang , Yu Jinping 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTInnovation intermediaries are instrumental in enhancing the efficacy of the innovation process, yet their accessibility tends to be geographically restricted, particularly in underdeveloped regions. This study examines whether the development of transportation infrastructure can alleviate these spatial frictions, promoting cross‐regional utilization of intermediary services and subsequently improving innovation outcomes. Leveraging a unique database on patent agency utilization for all invention patents in China from 2003 to 2019, and employing high‐speed rail (HSR) as a natural experiment, we estimate a staggered difference‐in‐difference model at the city‐pair level. Our findings suggest that reductions in transportation costs lead to a substantial increase in cross‐city PAU after HSR connection, especially in sectors with higher technology sophistication requiring more face‐to‐face interactions between inventors and agents. This research uncovers a novel mechanism through which HSR influences innovation and provides policy implications for optimizing innovation intermediaries through infrastructure development.
Prognostic Factors in Head and Neck Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 3052 Patients in Brazil
Authors: Mores Ana Letícia , Bonfim‐Alves Carolina Guimarães , López Rossana Verónica Mendoza , Rodrigues‐Oliveira Leticia , Palmier Natália Rangel , Mariz Bruno Augusto Linhares Almeida , Migliorati Cesar Augusto , Kowalski Luiz Paulo , Santos‐Silva Alan Roger , Brandão Thaís Bianca , Prado‐Ribeiro Ana Carolina 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveEvaluate the sociodemographic, clinical, and lifestyle characteristics at head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) diagnosis and their impact on overall survival (OS) across different anatomical sites.Materials and MethodsA retrospective cohort study (2011–2021) at Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, involving 3052 HNSCC patients. Survival analyses utilized the Kaplan–Meier method and Cox proportional hazard ratios with 95% confidence intervals, incorporating significant variables from univariate analysis.ResultsThe five‐year OS for all HNSCC sites (n = 3052) was 31.4%, with specific rates of 37.0% for laryngeal cancer (n = 935), 35.8% for oral cancer (n = 762), 26.6% for oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) (n = 1189), and 14.8% for hypopharyngeal cancer (n = 166). HPV‐positive OPC had a higher five‐year OS (59.3%; n = 127) compared to HPV‐negative (35.4%; n = 226). Multivariable analysis identified older age (≥ 70 years) and advanced TNM stage (IV) as adverse prognostic factors for oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx sites. Male gender was associated with poorer prognosis in the oral cavity, while alcohol consumption was linked to worse outcomes in oropharynx and larynx sites.ConclusionHNSCC OS remains low at a public cancer center in São Paulo. Older age, advanced tumor stage, and alcohol consumption are independent adverse prognostic factors, particularly in oropharynx and larynx sites.
Integrated Analysis of Oral Microbiome and Metabolome in T2DM Patients With Varying Glycemic Status
Authors: Diao Jing , Zhang Yanling , Zhang Xiaoli , Jia Shuyuan , Lei Yajuan , Ma Bowen , Li Xiaodong , Zheng Shuguo , Yuan Chao 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveThis study aimed to analyze the subgingival and salivary microbiome and metabolome in diabetic periodontitis patients with varying glycemic levels.MethodsForty‐two diabetic periodontitis patients were sampled of saliva, gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), and blood, and categorized into three groups based on systemic glycemic status. The microbiome was assessed using full‐length 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry was performed for metabolome analysis.ResultsThe similarity in the structure and function of the flora in saliva and GCF was evident under good blood glucose control. Conversely, inadequate blood glucose control demonstrated a more distinct separation from saliva flora. Both salivary and GCF microorganisms exhibited greater periodontal pathogenicity, with salivary metabolites showing stronger associations with inflammation when Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) > 6.5%. Some periodontal pathogens, such as Veillonella atypica, showed significantly positive correlations with proinflammatory metabolites, including lactic acid and putrescine, etc. Salivary microbes demonstrated more sensitive responses than GCF to changes in blood glucose levels among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.ConclusionUnder active blood glucose control, it indicates lower periodontal pathogenicity and inflammatory correlation in the oral microecology of T2DM patients. Saliva appears to offer superior diagnostic and monitoring value compared to GCF in the context of systemic disease surveillance.
The Influence of Zero‐Profile Implant Selection on the Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Authors: Wang Xing‐Jin , He Jun‐Bo , Wu Ting‐Kui , Wang Bei‐Yu , Rong Xin , Gong Quan , Liu Hao 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTObjectivesAnterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has been widely used in the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease (CDDD). Previous studies have demonstrated that the size of implants in ACDF determines radiological and clinical outcomes. However, the principles of choosing an appropriate implant size in ACDF remain controversial. The study aimed to elucidate the influence of the cage size of Zero‐profile implant system and offer proposals on the selection of implant size during ACDF.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed 109 patients who underwent single‐level ACDF from March 2011 to April 2020 with the Zero‐profile implant system. The patients were categorized into two groups based on the preoperative mean height of adjacent segments (Hm). Clinical outcomes included the Japanese Orthopaedic Association scores (JOA), Neck Disability Index (NDI) and visual analog scale (VAS). In addition, radiographical analysis encompassed cervical lordosis (CL), functional spinal unit (FSU) angle, range of motion (ROM) of the total cervical spine and the FSU, anterior and posterior FSU height, C1–C7 sagittal vertical axis (SVA), C2–C7 SVA, the center of gravity of the head (CGH)‐C7 SVA as well as T1 slope (T1S) measurements. Besides, bone fusion rates, anterior bone loss, subsidence, and adjacent segment degeneration were also recorded.ResultsOverall, 37 patients in Group A had an implant size ≥ Hm while 72 patients in Group B had an implant size < Hm. The preoperative general data and radiological parameters were comparable between the groups. At the last follow‐up, both groups had satisfactory clinical outcomes. As for radiological outcomes, the anterior and posterior FSU heights were significantly higher in Group A compared to Group B (p < 0.05) after ACDF. Besides, both groups corrected and maintained the CL and FSU. However, the average C1–C7 SVA and C2–C7 SVA at the last follow‐up were significantly higher in the Group B than in the Group A (C1–C7 SVA: 27.42 ± 9.23 mm vs. 31.76 ± 10.68 mm, p = 0.038; C2–C7 SVA: 14.65 ± 7.27 mm vs. 19.64 ± 8.68, p = 0.003). Additionally, the fusion rates were significantly higher in Group A at the first two follow‐up visits.ConclusionOur study showed that an appropriate size of Zero‐profile implant system is crucial to achieving favorable clinical and radiological outcomes after performing ACDF. Implants with a larger height but not oversize could maintain the cervical sagittal balance and FSU height and achieve early bone fusion. Therefore, a larger height might be a better choice for achieving a satisfactory long‐term prognosis if Zero‐profile implants of adjacent size both fit the disc space properly.
Managing Adverse Skin Reactions Associated With Central Line Dressings in Children: A Survey of Dermatologists
Authors: Mulinda Carly , Garzon Maria C. , Morel Kimberly D. , Levin Laura E. , Collins Clara , Quinn Peggy , Saiman Lisa , Lauren Christine T. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTCentral line dressings (CLDs) may be associated with adverse skin reactions in hospitalized children. Currently, standardized protocols to guide the management of cutaneous CLD reactions are unavailable at our children's hospital and in the pediatric literature. We surveyed dermatologists at multiple institutions who routinely perform pediatric consults to assess their management practices and/or the use of standardized protocols for addressing adverse cutaneous reactions to CLDs. All (n = 35) respondents reported receiving CLD‐related consults, often involving interdisciplinary teams, yet most (66%) did not have standardized management protocols. When available, reported protocols for the management of CLD‐associated skin reactions differed, including variable inclusion of chlorhexidine gluconate within polyurethane dressings and the use of patch testing for allergies or irritant reactions to applied products. Our findings support the need to further clarify patient and agent‐specific factors predisposing to CLD‐associated skin reactions and to develop and validate a multicenter protocol to optimize the management of CLD‐associated skin reactions.
Let's hope we're not living in a simulation
Authors: Schwitzgebel Eric 
Published: December 2024

AbstractIn Reality+, David Chalmers suggests that it wouldn't be too bad if we lived in a computer simulation. I argue on the contrary that if we live in a simulation, we ought to attach a significant conditional credence to its being a small or brief simulation. Our existence and the existence of many of the people and things we care about would then unfortunately depend on contingencies difficult to assess and beyond our control. Furthermore, all the badness of the world would appear to reflect the gods’ intentional cruelty or callous disregard. A large, stable rock is a more dependable and less axiologically troubling fundamental ground for reality.
Electrochemotherapy with bleomycin for bilateral ocular squamous cell carcinoma in a horse
Authors: Larsen Majbritt M. E. , Eriksson Anna , Impellizeri Joseph A. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo describe the procedure and outcome of electrochemotherapy (ECT) with bleomycin as a first‐line treatment for bilateral ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) in the eye of a horse.Animal StudiedA client‐owned 5‐year‐old Haflinger gelding with limbal‐conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma.ProceduresDuring general and local anesthesia, injection of bleomycin in the ocular tumor was followed by electroporation, applied with a 15 mm needle electrode, needles held parallel to the ocular surface.ResultsTreatment with ECT resulted in therapeutic electric pulses and complete tumor response with no recurrence during follow‐up. Tumor toxicity as a result of treatment was mild, with no adverse effect to normal tissue.ConclusionsIn this case of bilateral ocular tumors, staged ECT with bleomycin was shown to be a safe and effective treatment with complete tumor remission and no recurrence during the observation period. The result suggests ECT as a possible treatment in ocular tumors, with further research recommended.