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Energy storage and thermodynamics of PNZST thick films with coexisting antiferroelectric and ferroelectric phases
Authors: Zhao Quan‐Liang , Wang Yi‐Kai , He Guang‐Ping , Di Jie‐Jian , Zhao Lei , Su Ting‐Ting , Zhang Meng‐Ying , Hou Zhi‐Ling , Wang Dawei 
Published: October 2020

AbstractPb0.99Nb0.02(Zr0.85Sn0.13Ti0.02)O3 (PNZST) antiferroelectric (AFE) thick films are successfully deposited on silicon‐based Pt and LaNiO3 electrodes by a sol‐gel method. The coexistence of ferroelectric (FE) and AFE phases are revealed in PNZST films by XRD, electric‐induced hysteresis loops, dielectric, and leakage current properties. Comparing with PNZST/Pt film, larger recoverable energy density and efficiency are obtained in PNZST/LaNiO3 film due to the lower FE phase proportion. It is analyzed and demonstrated by a thermodynamic model of AFE and FE coexistence system. In addition, the fatigue behaviors of both AFE films are also affected by the proportion of the coexisting FE phase. PNZST/LaNiO3 film exhibits good fatigue resistance on energy storage even after 1010 switching cycles, which is attractive to pulsed power applications.
The changing importance of lifetime jobs in the United Kingdom
Authors: ST‐DENIS Xavier 
Published: October 2020

AbstractLifetime jobs are generally considered to be a central feature of the post‐war labour market. This article aims to provide more precise data on the prevalence of lifetime jobs in the workforce. It presents a novel method to estimate with cross‐sectional data the probability that workers in different birth cohorts will hold a lifetime job. It finds that the share of UK workers who held such jobs in the post‐war period was low, with variations across socio‐demographic groups. The prevalence of long‐term jobs, but not lifetime jobs, has decreased among men born between 1947 and 1966, partly driven by decreasing job stability during youth.
The Construction of Gratitude in the workplace: Temporary foreign workers employed in health care
Authors: Nourpanah Shiva 
Published: October 2020

AbstractIn capitalist societies, workers feel, or feel obliged to feel grateful for having a job. In a world marked by global inequality, migrants from the global South to the North are expected to feel gratitude for their opportunity to move to and live in a first world country. In the case of temporary foreign workers, both these sorts of gratitude come together. The political economy regime governing the conditions of work and cross‐border movement for temporary foreign workers employed in health care in Canada engenders feelings of gratefulness from workers towards their employers. Contextualized within a cross‐disciplinary study of gratitude as a social construct, this article uses the case of this particular sort of work and migration gratitude to develop knowledge on the nuanced and complex ways in which structures of feeling lead from and loop back into capitalist political economies.
Care workers’ perspectives of factors affecting a sustainable aged care workforce
Authors: Xiao Lily Dongxia , Harrington Ann , Mavromaras Kostas , Ratcliffe Julie , Mahuteau Stephane , Isherwood Linda , Gregoric Carolyn 
Published: October 2020

AimsTo identify the reasons why workers decide to enter, stay or leave the aged care workforce; and the factors influencing them to transition between community and residential sectors in Australia.BackgroundFactors affecting the recruitment and retention of suitable care workers in aged care are complex and influenced by personal, institutional and societal factors.MethodsA qualitative description study design.ResultsIn total, 32 staff participated in the study. Five main themes were identified: entering aged care with a passion for the job; entering aged care as it is the only employment option; factors attracting care workers to stay in aged care; factors influencing care workers to leave the job; and preferring to work in residential aged care rather than community aged care.ConclusionIssues relating to the attraction and retention of aged care workers are influenced by personal, institutional and societal factors. Critical shortages in the aged care workforce make the industry more susceptible to crises such as COVID‐19 outbreaks.Implication for nursing practiceAged care organizations need to create a positive psychosocial work environment for staff to improve the attraction and retention of skilled care workers. They also need to develop staff recruitment guidelines to ensure care workers with the appropriate skills and training and a passion for working with older adults are selected. Staff development programmes need to focus on learning activities that enable staff to build peers support in the work environment.Implications for health policyThere is a need to mandate curriculum to enable nursing students to receive more gerontological education and exposure to aged care throughout their education. Aged care quality standards need to mandate transition support for new graduate nurses.
Tax rule changes and the timing of asset write‐offs in loss firms
Authors: Kohlhase Saskia , Pierk Jochen 
Published: October 2020

AbstractThis paper examines the asset write‐off behavior of loss firms in response to tax rule changes. In particular, we investigate two simultaneous changes in tax‐loss carryforward offsetting in opposite directions in Germany and France. Understanding if and how tax losses affect firms’ financial reporting is important because investors could receive a biased signal of the firm value without such knowledge. We hypothesize and find that following changes in tax‐loss carryforward offsetting rules, loss firms adjust their financial reporting write‐offs to avoid costly large book‐tax differences. In particular, German loss firms reduce their financial reporting write‐offs in the post‐period by 0.61% of total assets, whereas French loss firms increase their write‐offs by 0.15% of total assets as a response to changes in tax‐loss offsetting rules in opposite directions. We contribute to the literature by shedding light on the under‐researched question of how changes in tax rules affect the financial reporting of loss firms.
Diagnostic value of combined islet antigen‐reactive T cells and autoantibodies assays for type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Tang Wei , Liang Huiying , Cheng Ying , Yuan Jiao , Huang Gan , Zhou Zhiguang , Yang Lin 
Published: October 2020

AbstractAims/IntroductionType 1 diabetes mellitus is a T cell‐mediated autoimmune disease. However, the determination of the autoimmune status of type 1 diabetes mellitus relies on islet autoantibodies (Abs), as T‐cell assay is not routinely carried out. This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of combined assay of islet antigen‐specific T cells and Abs in type 1 diabetes mellitus patients.Materials and MethodsA total of 54 patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and 56 healthy controls were enrolled. Abs against glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD), islet antigen‐2 and zinc transporter 8 were detected by radioligand assay. Interferon‐γ‐secreting T cells responding to glutamic acid decarboxylase 65 and C‐peptide (CP) were measured by enzyme‐linked immunospot.ResultsThe positive rate for T‐cell responses was significantly higher in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus than that in controls (P < 0.001). The combined positive rate of Abs and T‐cell assay was significantly higher than that of Abs assay alone (85.2% vs 64.8%, P = 0.015). A significant difference in fasting CP level was found between the T+ and T– groups (0.07 ± 0.05 vs 0.11 ± 0.09 nmol/L, P = 0.033). Furthermore, levels of fasting CP and postprandial CP were both lower in the Ab−T+ group than the Ab−T− group (fasting CP 0.06 ± 0.05 vs 0.16 ± 0.12 nmol/L, P = 0.041; postprandial CP 0.12 ± 0.13 vs 0.27 ± 0.12 nmol/L, P = 0.024).ConclusionsEnzyme‐linked immunospot assays in combination with Abs detection could improve the diagnostic sensitivity of autoimmune diabetes.
Effective lightening of facial melasma during the summer with a dual regimen: A prospective, open‐label, evaluator‐blinded study
Authors: Kelm Ryan C. , Zahr Alisar S. , Kononov Tatiana , Ibrahim Omer 
Published: October 2020

AbstractBackgroundMelasma is a chronic pigmentary condition that can have significant negative effects on quality of life. Vitamin C can be effective in the treatment melasma, but its delivery often proves to be challenging due to instability of the drug and subsequent cutaneous irritation at higher concentrations.AimIn this prospective, open‐label, evaluator‐blinded study, we aimed to assess the efficacy and tolerability of twice‐daily application of a novel, highly potent, non‐irritating 30% tetrahexyldecyl (THD) ascorbate serum in combination with 100% mineral‐based sunscreen in the treatment of melasma during the summer months.Patients/MethodsTen female subjects of ages ranging from 18 to 60 years underwent twice‐daily application of 30% THD ascorbate serum in combination with an anti‐aging 100% mineral tinted broad‐spectrum protection SPF 45 sunscreen moisturizer for 12 weeks during the summer months (July to September). Two blinded evaluators scored baseline and post‐treatment photographs using the Griffiths’ 10‐point scale and global aesthetic improvement scale.ResultsAll subjects showed an improvement in hyperpigmentation with an average improvement of 33.7%. Seventy percent of subjects showed an improvement in skin tone evenness (redness), and among those subjects, the average improvement was 33.3%. The median global aesthetic improvement score was 2.0 (very much improved).ConclusionOur study demonstrated efficacy and safety in treating the pigmentary as well as vascular components of melasma with a novel 30% THD ascorbate serum and a purely mineral‐based tinted moisturizing sunscreen.
Getting the methods right: Challenges and appropriateness of mixed methods research in health‐related doctoral studies
Authors: McKenna Lisa , Copnell Beverley , Smith Graeme 
Published: October 2020

AbstractAimsTo examine issues around the use of mixed methods research in doctoral research in nursing and healthcare. We raise questions around challenges and appropriateness of this type of research methodology for doctoral students.BackgroundIn recent years, mixed methods research has grown rapidly in health‐related research. As an emerging research methodology, mixed methods research has much to offer doctoral researchers in health care who increasingly are faced with complex research issues. However, despite evolving as a research paradigm, researchers from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives have hotly debated application of mixed methods approaches. The body of supporting knowledge underpinning mixed methods research continues to grow and become refined. Evolving complexities pose new challenges for newly‐enrolled doctoral students.DesignDiscussion paper.MethodUsing a discursive approach, we raise questions around the challenges and appropriateness of this type of research methodology for doctoral students.ResultsMixed methods research poses a unique range of methodological challenges that need to be carefully considered by research students when choosing their research methodology. These include scope of methodological learning required, additional time for data collection and analysis, need to acquire additional skill sets, approaches to reporting study results, dissemination of findings and specific supervisory support and thesis examination issues.ConclusionsMixed methods approaches can make important contributions to clinical research. However, their application to doctoral studies is challenging and should only be considered where appropriate to answer the research question.Relevance to clinical practiceMixed methods research approaches are commonly used in doctoral studies undertaken to understand clinical nursing practice and can make an important contribution to knowledge. However, there is a need for appropriate application of the methodology to ensure strong, appropriate research outcomes.
First report in Japan of a delivery of a woman with the 2019 novel coronavirus disease
Authors: Mochizuki Junko , Nakamura Motohiro , Iwahata Shunsuke , Nishijima Junichi , Ito Takashi , Wada Tatsuhiko , Takayama Yoko , Unno Nobuya 
Published: October 2020

AbstractOn April 2, 2020, we received a maternal transport from a local city hospital of a pregnant woman (38 weeks and 0 days of gestation) in her 20s, who had the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID‐19). We performed an emergency cesarean section with spinal anesthesia because of an abnormal fetal heart rate pattern. A healthy 3106‐g male baby was delivered. All the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 polymerase chain reaction tests of nasal and oral discharges, anal swabs and blood samples of the neonate at 9 h, 30 h and 4 days after birth were negative. Because the mother was diagnosed as having COVID‐19 pneumonia, the neonate was given formula milk. The mother's nasal discharge samples at 20 and 21 days were negative. The mother first held her baby in her arms on the 22nd day after birth, and they were discharged on the following day. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in Japan of a delivery of a baby from a woman infected with COVID‐19.
Is it useful to evaluate the presence of aberrant right subclavian artery in prenatal diagnosis ultrasounds?
Authors: Martínez‐Payo Cristina , Suanzes Elena , Nieto‐Jiménez Yolanda , Ruiz de Azúa Miguel , Siles Ana , Usano Ana Isabel , Pérez‐Medina Tirso 
Published: October 2020

AimAnalyze if the evaluation of aberrant right subclavian artery in the prenatal echography has improved the detection of chromosomal, genetic and/or morphological abnormalities in our population.MethodsDescriptive, observational, cross‐sectional study of the cases of aberrant right subclavian artery diagnosed in our Prenatal Diagnosis Unit between January of 2011 and December of 2018.ResultsTwo hundred and fifty‐seven cases of aberrant right subclavian artery were diagnosed and among them, 179 were considered isolated cases and thus were confirmed after birth. The detection of aberrant right subclavian artery did not improve itself neither the diagnosis of trisomy 21 in the second trimester of pregnancy nor other chromosomal or genetic abnormalities, including the not isolated cases. There were two cases of trisomy 21 diagnosed in the second trimester that presented major sonographic disorders and an inadequate examination during the first trimester. When aberrant right subclavian artery was associated with soft markers of aneuploidy in the second trimester, any case was a trisomy 21. Aberrant right subclavian artery seems to be associated with some minor and major heart defects, especially ventriculoseptal defect and aneurismatic ductus, and in some cases, also with clubfeet.ConclusionWhen an adequate screening of aneuploidies and a thorough ultrasound have been performed during the first trimester, aberrant right subclavian artery hardly helps to perform other diagnosis in the second trimester.
Changes in pulp sensitivity across the menstrual cycle in healthy women and women with temporomandibular disorders
Authors: Krunic Jelena , Mladenovic Irena , Radovic Ivana , Stojanovic Nikola 
Published: October 2020

AbstractBackgroundMenstrual cycle may contribute to experimental pain measures in healthy women and women with chronic pain.ObjectivesThe present study aimed to investigate variation in pulp sensitivity across the menstrual cycle in healthy women and women with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and to explore the effect of TMD pain and psychosocial variables on the pulp response.MethodsThis longitudinal study involved 47 regularly menstruating women aged 20‐45, 24 healthy and 23 with diagnosed painful TMD. The electric and cold stimuli were performed by electric pulp tester and refrigerant spray, respectively, on mandibular lateral incisors, in five menstrual phases (menstrual, follicular, periovulatory, luteal and premenstrual). Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD were used to assess TMD, chronic pain, depression and somatisation. Regression analysis was performed to investigate the effect of the predictor variables on the pulp sensitivity.ResultsSignificant phase‐related differences were observed for pain intensity to cold stimuli. Higher pain sensitivity was reported in menstrual in comparison with luteal phase (P = .019) among healthy women, and in menstrual in comparison with follicular (P = .033), periovulatory (P = .003) and luteal (P = .007) phases in TMD women. No significant differences were recorded for electric stimuli. Regression analysis identified depression as the determinant of cold and electric response in menstrual phase, regardless of age and presence of TMD.ConclusionMenstrual phase in healthy and TMD women with regular menstrual cycle is characterised with higher pulp sensitivity to cold stimuli. Depressive symptoms independently influence pulp response in this phase.
Plant polyphenols can directly affect ovarian cell functions and modify toluene effects
Authors: Sirotkin Alexander , Záhoranska Zuzana , Tarko Adam , Fabova Zuzana , Alwasel Saleh , Halim Harrath Abdel 
Published: October 2020

AbstractThe influence of toluene alone and in combination with plant polyphenols apigenin, daidzein or rutin on viability, proliferation (proliferating cell nuclear antigen accumulation), apoptosis (Bax accumulation) and release of progesterone (P), testosterone (T) and estradiol (E) in cultured porcine ovarian granulosa cells was evaluated. Toluene reduced ovarian cell viability, proliferation and E release; it promoted P release, demonstrating no effect on apoptosis or T output. Apigenin alone failed to affect cell viability, proliferation, apoptosis and P and T release, but stimulated E release, promoting the inhibitory action of toluene on proliferation, preventing and even reversing the stimulatory effect of toluene on apoptosis and P. Daidzein alone reduced cell viability and promoted T release, preventing and reversing the stimulatory effect of toluene on cell proliferation. Rutin administration reduced cell viability and E output, promoting the inhibitory action of toluene on cell viability and stimulatory effect on P release, and preventing the inhibitory action of toluene on E release. Toluene reduced apigenin‐ and rutin‐induced E release, promoting action of daidzein on cell viability. These observations suggest the action of toluene and plant polyphenols on ovarian cell functions and the functional interrelationships between these molecules in the ovary.
Genes affecting the extension of chronological lifespan in Schizosaccharomyces pombe (fission yeast)
Authors: Ohtsuka Hokuto , Shimasaki Takafumi , Aiba Hirofumi 
Published: October 2020

AbstractSo far, more than 70 genes involved in the chronological lifespan (CLS) of Schizosaccharomyces pombe (fission yeast) have been reported. In this mini‐review, we arrange and summarize these genes based on the reported genetic interactions between them and the physical interactions between their products. We describe the signal transduction pathways that affect CLS in S. pombe: target of rapamycin complex 1, cAMP‐dependent protein kinase, Sty1, and Pmk1 pathways have important functions in the regulation of CLS extension. Furthermore, the Php transcription complex, Ecl1 family proteins, cyclin Clg1, and the cyclin‐dependent kinase Pef1 are important for the regulation of CLS extension in S. pombe. Most of the known genes involved in CLS extension are related to these pathways and genes. In this review, we focus on the individual genes regulating CLS extension in S. pombe and discuss the interactions among them.
Novel selective agonist of GPR18, PSB‐KK‐1415 exerts potent anti‐inflammatory and anti‐nociceptive activities in animal models of intestinal inflammation and inflammatory pain
Authors: Fabisiak Adam , Fabisiak Natalia , Mokrowiecka Anna , Malecka‐Panas Ewa , Jacenik Damian , Kordek Radzislaw , Zielińska Marta , Kieć‐Kononowicz Katarzyna , Fichna Jakub 
Published: October 2020

AbstractBackgroundGPR18 is a recently deorphanized receptor which was reported to act with several endogenous cannabinoid ligands. Here, we aimed to describe the role of GPR18 in intestinal inflammation and inflammatory pain.MethodsThe anti‐inflammatory activity of selective GPR18 agonist, PSB‐KK‐1415, and antagonist, PSB‐CB5, was characterized in semi‐chronic and chronic mouse models of colitis induced by 2,4,6‐trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS). The extent of inflammation was evaluated based on the macroscopic and microscopic scores, quantification of myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, and Western blot analyses of tumor necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α) and interleukin‐6 in colonic tissue. The expression of GPR18 in colonic samples from patients with Crohn's disease (CD) was quantified using real‐time PCR. The anti‐nociceptive potential of the agonist in intestinal inflammation was evaluated in the mouse model of inflammatory pain.Key ResultsIn semi‐chronic colitis, PSB‐KK‐1415 reduced macroscopic score (1.79 ± 0.22 vs. 2.61 ± 0.48), expression of TNF‐α (1.89 ± 0.36 vs. 2.83 ± 0.64), and microscopic score (5.00 ± 0.33 vs. 6.45 ± 0.40), all compared to mice with colitis. In chronic colitis, PSB‐KK‐1415 decreased macroscopic score (3.33 ± 1.26 vs. 4.00 ± 1.32) and MPO activity (32.23 ± 8.51 vs. 41.33 ± 11.64) compared to inflamed mice. In the mouse model of inflammatory pain, PSB‐KK‐1415 decreased the number of pain‐induced behaviors in both, controls (32.60 ± 2.54 vs. 58.00 ± 6.24) and inflamed mice (60.83 ± 2.85 vs. 85.00 ± 5.77) compared to animals without treatment with PSB‐KK‐1415 (P < 0.005 for both). Lastly, we showed an increased expression of GPR18 in CD patients compared to healthy controls (3.77 ± 1.46 vs. 2.38 ± 0.66, p = 0.87).Conclusions & InferencesWe showed that GPR18 is worth considering as a potential treatment target in intestinal inflammation and inflammatory pain.
Gender Gaps in the Evaluation of Research: Evidence from Submissions to Economics Conferences*
Authors: Hospido Laura , Sanz Carlos 
Published: October 2020

AbstractWe study gender differences in the evaluation of submissions to economics conferences. Using data on more than 9,000 submissions from the Annual Congress of the European Economic Association (2015–17), the Annual Meeting of the Spanish Economic Association (2012–17) and the Spring Meeting of Young Economists (2018), we find that all‐female‐authored papers are 3.3% points (p.p.), or 6.8%, less likely to be accepted than all‐male‐authored papers. The estimated gap ranges from 5.4 p.p. (95% CI: 2.5 p.p., 8.3 p.p.) to 2.9 p.p. (0 p.p., 5.8 p.p.). This gap is present after controlling for number of authors of the paper; field; referee fixed effects; cites of the paper; authors’ previous publication record, affiliations, and experience; and connections between the authors of a given paper and the referees that evaluate it. We provide evidence suggesting that the gap is driven by stereotypes against female authors: it is entirely driven by male referees, only exists for lesser‐known authors, and seems larger in more masculine fields, especially in finance.
A case report of synchronous ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst of the mandible
Authors: Belknap A.N. , Vidican C.B. , Cohen D.M. , Bhattacharyya I. , Islam M.N. , Gohel A. 
Published: October 2020

AbstractWe present a report of bilateral mandibular radiolucent lesions that were diagnosed as synchronous ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) in a 75‐year‐old female patient. To the best of our knowledge, the simultaneous occurrence of ameloblastoma and OKC of the jaws, as contralateral lesions, has not been previously reported.