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A Revisit to Recast Efficacy in L2 Learning: An Alignment Perspective
Authors: Miao Haiyan , Wang Chuming 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis study examined recast efficacy in L2 learning from the perspective of alignment. As the hallmark of interaction, alignment facilitates L2 learning when models of linguistic structures proceed and prime subsequent output. This input‐before‐output sequence runs counter to the output‐before‐input array associated with the way of delivering recasts which may induce weaker alignment effects and hence limited recast efficacy. To verify this reasoning, 72 Chinese learners of English were randomly assigned to three interaction modes: output‐first recast group, input‐first alignment group, and meaning‐oriented control. A pretest–posttest‐delayed posttest design was employed to detect improvement in post‐interaction production of ‐ed, followed by an interview that looked into alignment with ‐ed during interaction. Results showed that recast and control groups achieved less post‐interaction gains than the alignment group in oral and written production; furthermore, during interaction they demonstrated more content orientation whereas the alignment group showed more aligned language use. These findings suggest that providing input models before output can combine with recast delivery to increase the alignment effect on language learning.
CBC With Differential and Cell Population Data in Prediction of Fever With Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
Authors: Zhang Lixia , Yang Shuxian , Cheng Chen , Mu Yuan , Pan Shiyang 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionWe aimed to identify additional predictors of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), which has a significantly increasing global incidence.MethodsThis retrospective study included 95 patients with SFTS and 30 healthy individuals. Complete blood count with differential was performed using Sysmex XN 9000 and Mindray BC‐6800 Plus analyzers. Extended leukocyte cell population data (CPD) parameters were acquired using a Mindray BC‐6800 Plus analyzer. Peripheral smears were identified, and SFTS virus (SFTSV) RNA was detected using real‐time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.ResultsOf 95 patients with SFTS at admission, 75.8% (72/95) presented leukopenia and 96.8% (92/95) thrombocytopenia with SFTS. Neutrophil left shift and smudge cells (32.4/WBC ± 28.2/WBC) were observed 100% (57/57) on the blood smear. Only 21.1% (21/57) of the reactive lymphocytes were > 5% (3.24% ± 3.35%). Moreover, 33.3% (19/57) of apoptotic lymphocytes and 8.8% (5/57) of nucleated red blood cells were present. Furthermore, 78.9% (45/57) of reactive plasmacytoid lymphocytes increased 3–5 days after admission and 61.1% (11/18) of the patients who died presented with dust blue inclusions in the neutrophils. Compared to the control group, Neu‐Y and all lymphocyte and monocyte CPD parameters were significantly higher in all SFTS groups. Compared to the surviving patients with SFTS, Lym‐Y in Group 2 (p < 0.05) was significantly lower, but Neu‐Y and Mon‐Z in Group 3 were higher (p < 0.001) in the death group.ConclusionsThe cell count, peripheral blood morphology, and CPD parameters described in this study had a strong prompting effect on SFTSV infection.
Does Structural Empowerment of Nurse Leaders Moderate the Relationship Between Destructive Leadership and Nursing Outcomes?—A Cross‐Sectional Study
Authors: Nurmeksela Anu , Hult Marja , Häggman‐Laitila Arja , Terkamo‐Moisio Anja 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTAimTo describe how nursing staff assess their superiors' destructive leadership and nurse leaders' structural empowerment. A further aim is to examine the associations between destructive leadership and staff outcomes and how nurse leaders' structural empowerment moderates these associations.DesignA cross‐sectional study.MethodsThe data were collected during November 2022–April 2023. Nursing staff assessed their work well‐being, commitment, decision‐making and career advancement. Destructive leadership was evaluated using the Employment Precariousness Scale and some additional questions. Nurse leaders' structural empowerment was assessed using the Conditions For Work Effectiveness Questionnaire‐II. The data were analysed using statistical methods including linear regression.ResultsNursing staff (n = 381) assessed destructive leadership as rare, but it negatively associated with their commitment, decision‐making, career advancement and work well‐being. Nurse leaders' (n = 97) structural empowerment had a positive association with nursing staff outcomes. The interaction between destructive leadership and nurse leaders' structural empowerment positively affected the work well‐being and commitment of nursing staff. The models explained 32% of nurses' work well‐being and 19% of their commitment.ConclusionDestructive leadership undermines nursing staff outcomes. Structural empowerment of nurse leaders should be enhanced to protect against destructive leadership and other protective factors should be explored in the future to identify and prevent destructive leadership.Implications for the ProfessionOrganisations should provide nurse leaders with appropriate resources and support to enhance their empowerment and opportunities to improve their leadership skills and expertise and should develop ways of identifying destructive leadership patterns and policies to resolve situations in which destructive leadership occurs.ImpactA work environment that empowers nurse leaders may reduce the effect of destructive leadership on staff well‐being, commitment, decision‐making and career advancement. The significance of protective factors against destructive leadership should be explored using more robust methods in future research.Reporting MethodA STROBE checklist.Patient or Public ContributionNone.
Variable Contact Area‐Based Compressive Properties of Orally Self‐Disintegrating Puffs
Authors: Uhrin Jessica A. , Lee Kaitlyn , Rizvi Syed S. H. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTMilk protein‐rich, orally self‐disintegrating puffs were designed utilizing supercritical fluid extrusion (SCFX) to address the needs of both infants and the elderly who require high protein foods and suffer from swallowing difficulties. The physio‐mechanical properties of the puffs need to be accurately evaluated as the physiological processes occurring in the mouth are quite complex. Generally, mastication is simulated through a compressive test that utilizes a constant contact area which does not well simulate the oral environment. Most snacks do not have a uniform shape and undergo a change in contact area during compressing leading to inaccurate predictions of the sample's response in the mouth. The objective of this study was to quantify the change in the contact area and its effect on compressive properties. Variable contact area was experimentally measured to provide an accurate estimation of the sample stress during testing. The sample's mean variable yield contact area was 43.1 mm2 while the constant yield contact area was significantly higher at 100.5 mm2 (p < 0.05). The relationship between the variable contact area and deformation was determined by fitting the data to a polynomial model (R2 = 0.99). From this relationship, Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio were evaluated. The Young's modulus values determined with variable contact area correlate well with each puff's corresponding disintegration time. The puffs have soaked Poisson's ratio values close to 1.00 indicating that these sample are deforming more like a liquid than a solid. Overall, the results showed that the variable contact area should be utilized when analyzing compressive properties to form accurate predictions of oral disintegration for extruded puffs to meet the needs of those who have difficulty swallowing.
An innovative model of behavioral healthcare for older adults with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and dementia
Authors: Chukrun Tamar , Tran Olivia , Hobbs Katherine , Taylor John B. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractIntroductionOlder adults with serious mental illness (SMI) experience higher rates of medical comorbidities, mortality, hospital readmissions, and total healthcare spending when compared with Medicare beneficiaries without SMI. Although telehealth provides an opportunity to overcome barriers to behavioral healthcare access, older adults face unique challenges when accessing and utilizing telehealth services. We present Author Health's care model, which integrates virtual‐first behavioral health care with an interdisciplinary approach to health‐related social needs (HRSN) screening and intervention in older adults.MethodsWe launched an innovative behavioral healthcare delivery model in collaboration with primary care for Medicare Advantage recipients with SMI, substance use disorders (SUD), and dementia. All patients completed an intake with an MD/NP and were offered screening for HRSN at entry using the Accountable Health Communities HRSN tool. Primary diagnosis was assigned and categorized into SMI/SUD/dementia and non‐SMI. Logistic regression was used to quantify the odds of food, housing, and transportation insecurity explained by SMI/SUD/dementia versus non‐SMI behavioral health conditions.ResultsA total of 2301 patients completed an intake from January 2023 to March 2024. Moderate/severe depression (40%) was the most common primary target condition at intake, followed by dementia/Alzheimer's disease (12%) and bipolar disorder (5%). The rates of housing insecurity, food insecurity, and transportation insecurity were 27%, 30%, and 21%, respectively. Within our sample of Medicare Advantage participants in Florida, patients with SMI/SUD/dementia were 1.42 times (p < 0.05) and 1.58 times (p < 0.01) more likely to report housing insecurity and food insecurity, respectively, when compared with those with mild/moderate behavioral health conditions.ConclusionAuthor Health provides a blueprint for behavioral health services that remove barriers and provide tenacious, consistent, and whole‐person virtual‐first behavioral health care tailored to the unique needs of older adults. Our sample of Medicare Advantage participants in Florida suggests SMI/SUD/dementia may be a predictor for HRSN independent of socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity.
Association Between Physical Activity Levels and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders in Office Workers: A Cross‐Sectional Observational Study
Authors: da Silva Nicolly Márcia Nunes , Calixtre Letícia Bojikian , dos Santos Camila Rodrigues , Locks Francisco 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundSedentary work is a potential health risk factor and may exacerbate painful complaints, while physical activity may serve as a preventive factor for the onset and worsening of musculoskeletal disorders. However, there is scarce evidence on how engaging in leisure physical activity may influence the reporting of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) symptoms.ObjectiveTo assess the association between the level of physical activity and TMD symptoms in office workers.MethodsThis is a cross‐sectional study, 225 office workers of both sexes, aged over 18 years, participated in the study. The mean age was 33.65 (± 9.31) years, with a predominantly female sample (67.1%). The TMD Pain Screener determined the presence/absence of TMD symptoms, and the Baecke Habitual Physical Activity Questionnaire (BQHPA) determined the level of physical activity as high/moderate/low.Results25.3% of the total sample presented TMD symptoms, of which 19.1% were women. The total BQHPA score showed that 35.5% of the total sample had a high level of physical activity. Regression analysis revealed no association between TMD symptoms and the level of leisure physical activity.ConclusionOffice workers exhibited a low prevalence of TMD symptoms, and the presence of TMD symptoms was not associated with the level of physical activity.
Sensory Profiling and Classification of Greek Olive Oil Varieties Using Principal Component Analysis and Learning Vector Quantization
Authors: Anna Milionis , Klimentia Kottaridi , Vasileios Nikolaidis , Ioannis Dimopoulos F. , Vasilis Demopoulos 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis study aimed to explore whether the three primary sensory attributes—fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency—could be used to discriminate among seven Greek olive oil varieties. Sensory data from 110 extra virgin olive oil samples, collected over 9 years by the Kalamata Olive Oil Taste Laboratory, were analyzed using principal component analysis (PCA) and learning vector quantization (LVQ). PCA revealed that varieties with overlapping sensory profiles formed three distinct sensory groups: Koroneiki‐Lianolia‐Chalkidikis, Makri‐Manaki‐Megaritiki, and Athenolia. Consequently, the research focus shifted to evaluating the ability of these sensory attributes to differentiate between groups of varieties rather than individual varieties. LVQ, validated through leave‐one‐out cross‐validation (LOOCV), classified the olive oil samples into these sensory groups with 80% accuracy. The results demonstrate that the intensity levels of fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency provide valuable information for distinguishing groups of varieties with similar sensory profiles. While the study benefits from a robust nine‐year dataset, limitations include a relatively small sample size, potentially limiting generalizability, and a selection criterion that excludes samples with lower fruitiness scores, possibly introducing a degree of bias.Practical ApplicationsThe study's findings provide practical applications in various areas. For panel training, the identified sensory profiles can serve as benchmarks, helping tasters recognize and classify olive oil varieties. Producers can utilize these sensory profiles for consistent quality control and strategic blending, ensuring their products meet desired sensory standards. Finally, these profiles can be used in culinary education, enabling chefs and food enthusiasts to select and pair olive oils more effectively with different dishes.
The relationship of home language and literacy practices to biliteracy development among immigrant bilingual children: A review of studies from 2014 to 2023
Authors: Dixon L. Quentin , Kim Haemin , Dayani Amirpooya , Guo Weiqi , Kuo Li‐Jen , Eslami Zohreh , Chen Zhuo 
Published: December 2024

AbstractImmigrant families bring myriad strengths through their home literacy practices, which contribute to their children's biliteracy growth. This systematic review critically analysed 28 recent studies on the relationship between home literacy practices and biliteracy development of immigrant bilingual children. Against a backdrop of host societies that emphasize immigrant children's second language (L2) and devalue their first language (L1), many studies indicated that home literacy practices in either L1 or L2 were associated with stronger literacy development in the same language for immigrant children of varying ages and language backgrounds at the same time point; further, cross‐linguistic relationships seemed to be neutral or negative, mostly measured at one point in time. However, these findings should not be taken as recommendations, as very few studies examined these relationships longitudinally or accounted for change in home practices. Additionally, other factors, such as school programmes, socioeconomic status (SES) and length of residence in the host country, may affect these relationships. Importantly, L1 generally required more support in order to develop in these contexts, but a few longitudinal studies suggest that L1 development need not come at the expense of L2 achievement. Additional experimental and longitudinal studies that value immigrant families' L1s are needed to elucidate these relationships.
A Machine Learning Model to Predict De Novo Hepatocellular Carcinoma Beyond Year 5 of Antiviral Therapy in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B
Authors: Ha Yeonjung , Lee Seungseok , Lim Jihye , Lee Kwanjoo , Chon Young Eun , Lee Joo Ho , Lee Kwan Sik , Kim Kang Mo , Shim Ju Hyun , Lee Danbi , Yon Dong Keon , Lee Jinseok , Lee Han Chu 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackground and AimsThis study aims to develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model predicting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients after the first 5 years of entecavir (ETV) or tenofovir (TFV) therapy.MethodsCHB patients treated with ETV/TFV for > 5 years and not diagnosed with HCC during the first 5 years of therapy were selected from two hospitals. We used 36 variables, including baseline characteristics (age, sex, cirrhosis, and type of antiviral agent) and laboratory values (at baseline, at 5 years, and changes between 5 years) for model development. Five machine learning algorithms were applied to the training dataset and internally validated using a test dataset. External validation was performed.ResultsIn years 5–15, a total of 279/5908 (4.7%) and 25/562 (4.5%) patients developed HCC in the derivation and external validation cohorts, respectively. In the training dataset (n = 4726), logistic regression showed the highest area under the receiver operating curve (AUC) of 0.803 and a balanced accuracy of 0.735, outperforming other ML algorithms. An ensemble model combining logistic regression and random forest performed best (AUC, 0.811 and balanced accuracy, 0.754). The results from the test dataset (n = 1182) verified the good performance of the ensemble model (AUC, 0.784 and balanced accuracy, 0.712). External validation confirmed the predictive accuracy of our ensemble model (AUC, 0.862 and balanced accuracy, 0.771). A web‐based calculator was developed (http://ai‐wm.khu.ac.kr/HCC/).ConclusionsThe proposed ML model excellently predicted HCC risk beyond year 5 of ETV/TFV therapy and, therefore, could facilitate individualised HCC surveillance based on risk stratification.
Immature granulocytes as an early clinical predictor in children with respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis
Authors: Korkmaz Muhammet Furkan , Karacan Ahmet , Mehmedali Adalet , Bozdemir Şefika Elmas , Arslan Didar , Oto Arzu , Tutanç Murat 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackgroundImmature granulocytes can be measured easily in a complete blood count by new automated hemolytic analyzers and have recently been studied as bio‐markers in many infectious/inflammatory diseases. This study aims to investigate whether immature granulocyte percentage (IG%) would enable greater discrimination than conventionally utilized laboratory values in terms of early clinical prediction in instances with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis.MethodsA prospective observational cohort study involved 149 individuals with RSV bronchiolitis. Complete blood count (including IG%), C‐reactive protein, and procalcitonin (PCT) assays were performed.ResultsSixty‐two (42%) RSV bronchiolitis patients responded well to outpatient therapy; 60 (40%) were admitted to the hospital, and 27 (18%) required pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) follow up. Inpatients had a higher platelet count than outpatients, and PICU patients had a higher platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR). Pediatric intensive care unit patients had greater PCT levels than outpatients, and their IG% was higher than that of both inpatient and outpatient groups. In the receiver operating characteristic analysis examining the usefulness of parameters in predicting PICU hospitalization, PLR, PCT, and IG% produced statistically significant findings, with IG% having the highest area under the curve (0.730).ConclusionsImmature granulocyte percentage was the biomarker that best differentiated PICU patients from other patient groups when compared with traditional acute phase reactants. Immature granulocytes may help to determine the severity of infection/inflammation at an early stage of the disease.
Fold‐and‐Thrust Belt and Early Alpine Relief Recorded by Calcite U–Pb Dating of an Uplifted Paleo‐Canyon (Vercors Massif, France)
Authors: Mai Yung Sen Vivien , Rolland Yann , Valla Pierre G. , Jaillet Stéphane , Bruguier Olivier , Bienveignant Dorian , Robert Xavier 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThe long‐term evolution of orogenic drainage systems is closely related to the propagation of tectonic structures, which gives rise to the topography and hence anisotropies for river incision. This study focuses on the subalpine Vercors Massif (SW French Alps), reconstructing the geometry of an uplifted paleo‐canyon and applying calcite U–Pb dating to its carbonate‐rocky talus slope deposits. U–Pb ages of the blocky calcite veins range from 58 to 9 Ma, related to multiple tectonic motions along the E‐W compressive fault on which the paleo‐canyon was dug. U–Pb dating on calcite cement sealing the breccia porosity yields a minimum age of ca. 2 Ma for the paleo‐canyon abandonment and rockfall infill. Cementation of the breccia, infilling and uplift since the late Neogene to Pliocene times highlight the reorganisation from radial to longitudinal drainage in relation to frontal Alpine tectonics and surface uplift of the western French Alps.
Patterning of Sin and SiO2 Nanostructures for 3D Electronic Devices at Low Temperatures
Authors: Lill Thorsten , Barsukov Yuri , Oh Youn-Jin , Kaganowich Igor , Singh Harmeet 
Published: December 2024

Silicon oxide, SiO2, and silicon nitride, SiN, are widely used in memory and logic devices because of their dielectric properties, compatibility with silicon-based devices and etching selectivity. Advanced electronic devices are integrated increasingly in vertical direction, and critical etching challenges must be addressed to advance the technology roadmap. Among the enabling applications are vertical etching of SiO2 and SiN with high aspect ratio as well as lateral or isotropic etching of these films with high selectivity. Hydrofluoric acid gas has been used for over 30 years for isotropic etch of SiO2 (1, 2). The process has many similarities with wet etching using HF and requires the presence of water at the surface. Gas-phase etching of silicon nitride films has been demonstrated using moist HF vapor followed by heating of the wafer to remove ammonium fluorosilicate (NH4)2SiF6 or AFS as an intermediate reaction product (3). Recently, HF is used in high aspect ratio plasma etching of SiO2, SiN and multilayer stacks of these films at wafer temperatures below room temperatures (4). The elementary reactions bare resemblance with the vapor etch analogues. In this paper, we will present experimental results on plasma and vapor etching of SiO2 and SiN. The underlaying etching mechanisms will be explained using molecular dynamics and density functional theory.
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