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Endoscopic ultrasound ablation in a patient with multiple metastatic pancreatic tumors from adrenocorticotropic hormone‐producing thymic neuroendocrine neoplasm
Authors: Chang Ling‐Kai , Chen Kuan‐Chih , Cheng Mei‐Fang , Lin Chia‐Chi , Wang Hsiu‐Po , Sung Chia‐Tung , Chen Jou‐Ho , Yen Ruoh‐Fang , Hsu Chia‐Lin , Shih Shyang‐Rong 
Published: May 2020

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)‐producing neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN) of the thymus is rare. Lymph nodes and bones are the most common metastatic sites. Most cases present with florid Cushing's syndrome (CS). Here, we reported a 58‐year‐old woman, who presented with intermittent flush and weight loss. Imaging studies revealed tumors in the mediastinum, pancreas, and bones. Contrast‐enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) of the pancreatic tumors showed heterogeneous and hyperenhancing characteristics. EUS elastography revealed a heterogeneous stiff pattern. EUS‐fine needle biopsy to the pancreatic lesion confirmed the NEN nature. Serum ACTH and cortisol levels were abnormally high. Immunohistochemical staining of the thymic and pancreatic specimens was positive for ACTH. However, the patient did not have obvious CS appearance. The patient underwent surgery, radiation, EUS‐guided ethanol injection, and anti‐cancer medications, but the disease still progressed. The patient died from infection 16 months after NEN was diagnosed. In conclusion, the pancreas can be a metastatic site for ACTH‐producing thymic NEN. EUS‐associated procedures can help in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic metastatic NEN.
Optimizing a pheromone lure for the sugar beet root maggot fly, Tetanops myopaeformis
Authors: Wenninger Erik J. , Eigenbrode Sanford D. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractWe previously described a putative aggregation pheromone in adults of the sugar beet root maggot, Tetanops myopaeformis (von Röder) (Diptera: Ulidiidae), comprising nine compounds identified from males. Here, we conducted a series of experiments aimed at simplifying the blend of compounds necessary to achieve attraction as well as determining the dose that maximizes captures when formulated into an attractant lure. In all experiments, females showed stronger and more consistent evidence of attraction than males. White sticky traps baited with different blends of pheromone compounds that included the major component, (R)‐(−)‐2‐nonanol, showed significantly higher female captures relative to those baited with blends that excluded the major component. (R)‐(−)‐2‐nonanol alone was at least as effective as any blend that included this compound with other minor pheromone components. Lures using racemic 2‐nonanol were as effective as the (R) enantiomer for both females and males, with some evidence of weak attraction to the (S) enantiomer (which is not produced by males) observed as well. Maximum capture rates using racemic 2‐nonanol were estimated to occur with doses of ca. 795.5 and 621.6 mg for females and males, respectively. Addition of 2‐nonanol lures to standard orange sticky stake traps currently used to monitor flies increased captures of both sexes. The pheromone lure developed here could improve trapping efficiency of current monitoring programs for T. myopaeformis and may also be used to develop other management tools for this important pest of sugar beet.
Empirical orthogonal function regression: Linking population biology to spatial varying environmental conditions using climate projections
Authors: Thorson James T. , Cheng Wei , Hermann Albert J. , Ianelli James N. , Litzow Michael A. , O'Leary Cecilia A. , Thompson Grant G. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractEcologists and oceanographers inform population and ecosystem management by identifying the physical drivers of ecological dynamics. However, different research communities use different analytical tools where, for example, physical oceanographers often apply rank‐reduction techniques (a.k.a. empirical orthogonal functions [EOF]) to identify indicators that represent dominant modes of physical variability, whereas population ecologists use dynamical models that incorporate physical indicators as covariates. Simultaneously modeling physical and biological processes would have several benefits, including improved communication across sub‐fields; more efficient use of limited data; and the ability to compare importance of physical and biological drivers for population dynamics. Here, we develop a new statistical technique, EOF regression, which jointly models population‐scale dynamics and spatially distributed physical dynamics. EOF regression is fitted using maximum‐likelihood techniques and applies a generalized EOF analysis to environmental measurements, estimates one or more time series representing modes of environmental variability, and simultaneously estimates the association of this time series with biological measurements. By doing so, it identifies a spatial map of environmental conditions that are best correlated with annual variability in the biological process. We demonstrate this method using a linear (Ricker) model for early‐life survival (“recruitment”) of three groundfish species in the eastern Bering Sea from 1982 to 2016, combined with measurements and end‐of‐century projections for bottom and sea surface temperature. Results suggest that (a) we can forecast biological dynamics while applying delta‐correction and statistical downscaling to calibrate measurements and projected physical variables, (b) physical drivers are statistically significant for Pacific cod and walleye pollock recruitment, (c) separately analyzing physical and biological variables fails to identify the significant association for walleye pollock, and (d) cod and pollock will likely have reduced recruitment given forecasted temperatures over future decades.
Phase and microstructural evolution of BaZrO3‐CaZrO3 refractory and its interaction with titanium alloy melt
Authors: Lan Baobao , Chen Guangyao , Xiao Yubin , Feng Qisheng , Lu Xionggang , Li Chonghe 
Published: May 2020

AbstractIn this study, the effect of CaZrO3 additives on the phase and microstructure of BaZrO3 refractory were investigated as well as the interaction with titanium alloy melts. Results revealed that no second phase was observed in the BaZrO3 refractory with 10 and 20 mol% CaZrO3 additives, respectively, and the incorporation CaZrO3 additives promoted the densification and the growth of grains due to the generation of BaZrO3‐CaZrO3 solid solutions. Whereas, the appearance of CaZrO3 phase was in the BaZrO3 refractory with 30 mol% additive, indicating that the additive content excessed the solid solubility limit in the BaZrO3 refractory. Interaction analysis indicated that CaZrO3 additive could improve the performance of BaZrO3 refractory for resisting the penetration of Ti2Ni alloy melt. Meanwhile, an increasing extent of melt contamination by the BaZrO3 refractory was also detected with the increasing content of CaZrO3 additive. According to the thermodynamic calculation, an obvious increase in Gibbs free energy of formation for the BaZrO3 refractory was confirmed with the CaZrO3 additive, resulting in the increasing extent of the dissolution‐corrosion between the refractory and the titanium alloy melts.
The relationship between acne vulgaris and irritable bowel syndrome: A preliminary study
Authors: Demirbaş Abdullah , Elmas Ömer Faruk 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBackgroundIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disease characterized by chronic abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements without underlying organic pathology. Many skin diseases have been reported to be more common in individuals with functional bowel diseases.AimsIn this study, we aimed to investigate a possible relationship between acne vulgaris (AV) and IBS.Patients/MethodsThis prospective controlled study included patients with AV and healthy volunteers. All the subjects were evaluated in terms of the presence of IBS. The diagnosis of IBS was made based on the ROME IV diagnostic criteria. The clinical severity of AV was calculated using the global acne grading system (GAGS).ResultsA total of 300 patients with acne vulgaris and 300 age and gender‐matched healthy controls were included in the study. The majority of the patients were female (n = 175, 58.3%). The mean ages of the patients and controls were 20.22 ± 5.24 years and 20.49 ± 5.36 years, respectively. A total of 183 patients (61.0%) and 84 (28.0%) controls were diagnosed with IBS based on the Rome IV diagnostic criteria. The frequency of IBS was statistically significantly higher in the patient group than in the control group. (P = .001). There was also statistically significant relationship between the GAGS scores and IBS diagnosis (P = .001), abnormal stool form (P = .001), abdominal distention (P = .001), and feeling of incomplete evacuation (P = .001).ConclusionOur study showed that IBS is significantly more common in patients with AV than in healthy controls. Additionally, GAGS scores were higher in patients diagnosed with IBS. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study focusing on the subject.
Bilateral, buccinator myomucosal advancement flaps to reconstruct central upper labial myomucosal defects after ablation of early‐stage cancer in minor salivary glands
Authors: Liao Juan‐Kun , Tang Qiong‐Lan , Chen Wei‐Liang , Zhou Bin , Wen Zuo‐Zheng , Huang Zi‐Xian 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBackgroundReconstruction of upper labial myomucosal defects is surgically challenging.AimsWe evaluated whether central defects could be repaired using bilateral, buccinator myomucosal advancement flaps (b‐BMAFs).MethodsWe evaluated five patients with early‐stage, minor salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinomas (low‐grade [n = 2], intermediate‐grade [n = 2], and high‐grade [n = 1]) who underwent central, upper labial myomucosal reconstruction using b‐BMAFs after cancer ablation. We treated two men and three women aged 25‐59 years. Tumors ranged in size from 1.8 × 1.8 to 2.5 × 2.2 cm. Clinical stages were I and II in two and three patients, respectively. Defect dimensions ranged from 2.8 × 2.8 to 3.5 × 3.2 cm.ResultsAll patients underwent successful reconstruction of central, upper labial myomucosal defects using b‐BMAFs and were satisfied with the esthetic results. Adequate orbicularis oris and speech function were maintained. No reduction in mouth opening was observed. Patients were followed up for 24‐36 months; one pulmonary metastasis was observed at 36 months postoperatively.ConclusionPlacement of b‐BMAFs is safe and feasible when reconstructing central, upper labial myomucosal defects after ablation of early‐stage, minor salivary gland cancer.
To rely or not to rely on common sense? Introducing critical Realism's insights to social network analysis
Authors: Singh Sourabh 
Published: May 2020

AbstractIn this article, I aim to critically evaluate the epistemological position of social network analysis. My main point is that while the two main schools of social network analysis – formalism and relationalism – claim to be different because of their respective comprehensions of the ontology of social networks, epistemologically they both rely on network actors' commonsensical comprehension of social ties to conduct social network analysis. Following critical realists' insights into the depth ontology of the social world, I argue that social network analysts must break from their and network actors' commonsensical comprehension of social ties in order to illustrate the objective principles of social networks. I suggest that one strategy for doing so is to treat the current networks of social actors under investigation as a product of historically shaped and state‐mediated contests among social actors to define hierarchical features of their social relations. I present my study of the history of social networks in Indian politics during the early postcolonial period (1947–64) in support of my points.
Two versions of perspectives on caring for older patients scale: Translation and psychometric testing among Chinese nursing students
Authors: Cheng Hui‐Lin , Liu Xian‐Liang , Bi Rui‐Xue , Liu Lan‐Fang , Lam Simon Ching 
Published: May 2020

AbstractThis study aimed to translate the Perspectives on Caring for Older Patients scale into Chinese, both the full and the shortened versions, and test its psychometric properties among Chinese nursing students. In this methodological research, the scale were translated and administered to 307 nursing students recruited from two universities in mainland China. The psychometric testing mainly included internal consistency reliability using Cronbachʼs alphas, 2‐week test–retest reliability using the intraclass correlation coefficient, convergent validity with Koganʼs Attitude toward Older People scale, and factorial validity using exploratory factor analysis. Cronbachʼs alphas for the full and the shortened version scales were 0.77 and 0.75, respectively. The intraclass correlation coefficient values of both versions exceeded 0.70 and their scores were moderately correlated with the Koganʼs Attitude toward Older People scaleʼs scores. While exploratory factor analyses revealed a six‐factor structure for the full version with factor loadings of five items below 0.3, the shortened version identified two factors with all factor loadings above 0.3. This study concluded that the psychometric properties of the full version scale were adequate and similar to those of the shortened version except for factorial validity.
Transfer cells: what regulates the development of their intricate wall labyrinths?
Authors: Offler Christina E. , Patrick John W. 
Published: May 2020

SummaryTransfer cells (TCs) support high nutrient rates into, or at symplasmic discontinuities within, the plant body. Their transport capacity is conferred by an amplified plasma membrane surface area, enriched in nutrient transporters, supported on an intricately invaginated wall labyrinth (WL). Thus, development of the WL is at the heart of TC function. Enquiry has shifted from describing WL architecture and formation to discovering mechanisms regulating WL assembly. Experimental systems used to examine these phenomena are critiqued. Considerable progress has been made in identifying master regulators that commit stem cells to a TC fate (e.g. the maize Myeloblastosis (MYB)‐related R1‐type transcription factor) and signals that induce differentiated cells to undergo trans‐differentiation to a TC phenotype (e.g. sugar, auxin and ethylene). In addition, signals that provide positional information for assembly of the WL include apoplasmic hydrogen peroxide and cytosolic Ca2+ plumes. The former switches on, and specifies the intracellular site for WL construction, while the latter creates subdomains to direct assembly of WL invaginations. Less is known about macromolecule species and their spatial organization essential for WL assembly. Emerging evidence points to a dependency on methyl‐esterified homogalacturonan accumulation, unique patterns of cellulose and callose deposition and spatial positioning of arabinogalactan proteins.
Volar, Splitting, and Collapsed Type of Die‐Punch Fracture Treated by Volar Locking Plate (VLP): A Retrospective Study
Authors: Zhang Bing , Hu Pan , Cheng Xiao‐dong , Zhu Yan‐bin , Kong Ling‐de , Zhang Xu , Tian De‐hu , Zhang Ying‐ze 
Published: May 2020

ObjectiveTo compare the results of different types of die‐punch fractures treated by volar locking plate (VLP).MethodsBetween January 2013 and February 2018, a total of 71 patients with die‐punch fracture of distal radius were treated by VLP and their medical records were retrospectively reviewed. Of them, 18 were classified as volar type, 24 as splitting type, and 28 as collapsed type of fracture, based on the preoperative radiographs and CT scans. The minimum follow‐up period was 12 months. Radiological parameters, wrist function, range of motion (ROM), and complications were evaluated and compared. Pearson chi‐square test was used to assess the difference of gender distribution, injury side, dominance, mechanism, type and classification of fracture, and postoperative complications, when necessary (P < 0.05), followed by pairwise comparisons using partitions of chi‐square test. Two‐tailed P value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. For pairwise comparisons, adjustment of statistical level as P < 0.017 (0.05/3) was used. SPSS 21.0 was used to perform all the analyses.ResultsThe mean follow‐up time was 14.5 months, and at the mean of postoperative 8 weeks all patients obtained bony union, without delayed or non‐union. The grip strength was 26.6 ± 7.9 kg for patients in volar fracture group, 27.0 ± 9.4 kg in splitting group, and 26.2 ± 9.4 kg in collapsed group, without significant difference (P = 0.628).The disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) (9.2 ± 10.0 for volar group, 8.8 ± 7.9 for splitting group, and 10.6 ± 8.7 for collapsed group) or Gartland–Werley score (5.1 ± 2.8 for volar group, 4.8 ± 3.2 for splitting group, and 6.4 ± 2.7 for collapsed group) either did not differ among the three groups (all P > 0.05). There was a poorer ROM in the group of collapsed fractures, but the difference was non‐significant for any parameter (P > 0.05). As for radiographic parameters, we did not find any significant difference for volar tilt, radial inclination, radial height, and ulnar variance (all P > 0.05), except for articular step‐off (P < 0.001). Pairwise comparisons showed a significantly greater step‐off (1.2 mm vs 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm) and higher rate of total complications in group of collapsed fracture (39.3%), compared to either volar (10.5%) or splitting type (12.5%).ConclusionsThe collapsed type of die‐punch fracture posed a greater articular step‐off and a higher rate of complications, especially secondary wrist osteoarthritis, which deserved more attention in clinical treatment.
Reviewer Acknowledgements
Authors: Brown Bennett 
Published: May 2020

International Journal of Law and Public Administration (IJLPA) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this Volume. Many authors, regardless of whether IJLPA publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this Volume.Reviewers for Volume 3, Number 1 Adrian Cristian Moise, Spiru Haret University of Bucharest, RomaniaBranko Dimeski, St. Kliment Ohridski University, MacedoniaChijioke Okorie, University of Cape Town, South AfricaElena Atienza-Macias, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, SpainEncarnación Abad Arenas, National University of Distance Education (UNED), SpainGeorge Ndi, University of Huddersfield, UKGustavo Costa de Souza, Federal University of Lavras, BrazilJosé Sebastián Kurlat Aimar, University of Buenos Aires, ArgentinaJuanita Goicovici, University Babeș-Bolyai of Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaMarcin Czubala Czubala Ostapiuk, Universidad Nacional de Eduación a Distancia, SpainOzgur Demirtas, Inonu University, TurkeyTatiana Bachvarova, Special Tribunal for Lebanon, BulgariaTaylisi de Souza Corrêa Leite, Anhanguera University, BrazilThomas Prehi Botchway, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana Best Regards, Bennett BrownEditorial AssistantInternational Journal of Law and Public Administration--------------------------------------------------------------------Redfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USATel: 1-503-828-0536 ext. 511Fax: 1-503-828-0537E-mail: ijlpa@redfame.comURL: http://ijlpa.redfame.com
National, regional, and worldwide epidemiology of psoriasis: systematic analysis and modelling study
Authors: Parisi Rosa , Iskandar Ireny Y K , Kontopantelis Evangelos , Augustin Matthias , Griffiths Christopher E M , Ashcroft Darren M 
Published: May 2020

AbstractObjectiveTo systematically review and provide information on the incidence of psoriasis and quantify global, regional, and country specific estimates of its prevalence.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.Data sourcesMedline, Embase, Web of Science, SciELO, Korean Journal Databases, Russian Science Citation Index, WPRIM, SaudiMedLit, Informit, IndMed, and HERDIN were searched systematically from their inception dates to October 2019.MethodsStudies were included if they reported on the incidence or prevalence of psoriasis in the general population. Incidence data were summarised descriptively, whereas bayesian hierarchical models were fitted to estimate the global, regional, and country specific prevalence of psoriasis.Results41 164 records were identified and 168 studies met the inclusion criteria. In adults, the incidence of psoriasis varied from 30.3 per 100 000 person years (95% confidence interval 26.6 to 34.1) in Taiwan to 321.0 per 100 000 person years in Italy. The prevalence of psoriasis varied from 0.14% (95% uncertainty interval 0.05% to 0.40%) in east Asia to 1.99% (0.64% to 6.60%) in Australasia. The prevalence of psoriasis was also high in western Europe (1.92%, 1.07% to 3.46%), central Europe (1.83%, 0.62% to 5.32%), North America (1.50%, 0.63% to 3.60%), and high income southern Latin America (1.10%, 0.36% to 2.96%).ConclusionsEighty one per cent of the countries of the world lack information on the epidemiology of psoriasis. The disease occurs more frequently in adults than in children. Psoriasis is unequally distributed across geographical regions; it is more frequent in high income countries and in regions with older populations. The estimates provided can help guide countries and the international community when making public health decisions on the appropriate management of psoriasis and assessing its natural history over time.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42019160817.
Engaging men to transform inequitable gender attitudes and prevent intimate partner violence: a cluster randomised controlled trial in North and South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Authors: Vaillant Julia , Koussoubé Estelle , Roth Danielle , Pierotti Rachael , Hossain Mazeda , Falb Kathryn L 
Published: May 2020

IntroductionThe study objective was to understand the effectiveness of Engaging Men through Accountable Practice (EMAP), a group-based discussion series which sought to transform gender relations in communities, on intimate partner violence (IPV), gender inequitable attitudes and related outcomes.MethodsA two-armed, matched-pair, cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted between 2016 and 2018 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Adult men (n=1387) and their female partners (n=1220) participated in the study. The primary outcomes of the study were female report of past year physical and/or sexual IPV and men’s intention to commit violence. Secondary outcomes included men’s gender attitudes, women’s economic and emotional IPV, women’s perception of negative male behaviours and perceived quality of the relationship.ResultsMen in EMAP reported significant reductions in intention to commit violence (β=−0.76; SE=0.23; p<0.01), decreased agreement with any reason that justifies wife beating (OR=0.59; SE=0.08; p<0.01) and increased agreement with the ability of a woman to refuse sex for all reasons (OR=1.47; SE=0.24; p<0.05), compared with men in the control group. We found no statistically significant differences in women’s experiences of IPV between treatment and control group at follow-up (physical or sexual IPV: adjusted OR=0.95; SE=0.14; p=0.71). However, female partners of men in EMAP reported significant improvements to the quality of relationship (β=0.28; p<0.05) and significant reductions in negative male behaviour (β=−0.32; p<0.01).ConclusionInterventions engaging men have the potential to change gender attitudes and behaviours in conflict-affected areas. However, while EMAP led to changes in gender attitudes and behaviours related to perpetration of IPV, the study showed no overall reduction of women’s experience of IPV. Further research is needed to understand how working with men may lead to long-term and meaningful changes in IPV and related gender equitable attitudes and behaviours in conflict areas.Trial registration numberNCT02765139.