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The impact of the development level of rural e-commerce on the depressive symptoms among rural older adult individuals
Authors: Xie Xiaofeng , Wei Siying , Zhu Ling , Gan Xiaoting , He Yong , Wang Rui 
Published: December 2024

BackgroundIn the context of China, where the demographic trend of population aging intertwines with the rapid advancement of information digitalization, rural older adult individuals, who are part of a vulnerable population, are witnessing a deteriorating depression status. The proliferation of rural e-commerce, which fuels the digital economic revolution in rural areas, is concurrently affecting the depressive symptoms among rural older adult individuals.MethodsThis study uses longitudinal data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) and applies a multi-period Difference-in-Differences (DID) model to explore how rural e-commerce affects the depressive symptoms among rural older adult individuals.ResultsThe findings indicate that the development of rural e-commerce can indeed improve the depressive symptoms among rural older adult individuals, with a particularly pronounced effect on those residing in the eastern and central regions of China, as well as those who do not live with their children. The mechanism analysis indicates that e-commerce improves depressive symptoms among rural older adult individuals by enhancing social interaction frequency and increasing financial support by children.ConclusionBased on these insights, we recommend a targeted approach to implementing e-commerce policies in rural areas, focusing on innovative methods to improve the depressive symptoms among rural older adult individuals.
Endocrine disruptors and bladder function: the role of phthalates in overactive bladder
Authors: Liu Li , Li Xia , Hao Xuexue , Xu Zhunan , Wang Qihua , Ren Congzhe , Li Muwei , Liu Xiaoqiang 
Published: December 2024

BackgroundPhthalates, widely used as plasticizers, are pervasive environmental contaminants and endocrine disruptors. Their potential role in overactive bladder (OAB) pathogenesis is underexplored, necessitating further investigation into their impact on OAB using large-scale epidemiological data.MethodsThis study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning from 2011 to 2018. A weighted multivariable logistic regression model was employed to examine the relationship between urinary phthalate concentrations and OAB. Subgroup analyses were conducted to explore differences in associations across various subgroups. Restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis was used to investigate the potential non-linear relationship between urinary phthalate concentrations and OAB. Additionally, Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR) analysis was performed to explore the overall effects and interactions of phthalate mixtures.ResultsIn the multivariable logistic regression model fully adjusted for confounding variables, higher concentrations of MBzP and MiBP were associated with an increased risk of OAB, particularly in the highest tertiles (MBzP: OR = 1.401, 95% CI: 1.108–1.771; MiBP: OR = 1.050, 95% CI: 1.045–1.056). Subgroup analysis found that subgroup characteristics did not have a significant moderating effect on the association between phthalates and OAB. RCS analysis revealed a linear relationship between both MBzP and MiBP and OAB. BKMR analysis confirmed a positive overall effect of phthalate mixtures on OAB risk, with MBzP identified as the major contributing factor.ConclusionIn our study cohort, a positive correlation between urinary phthalate concentrations and OAB was observed, necessitating further research to validate and refine this conclusion.
Food insecurity among displaced populations in Armenia during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Authors: Majnoonian Araz , Tamamian Carine , Ovanesian Musheh , Al-Rousan Tala 
Published: December 2024

BackgroundThe 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resulted in displacement of approximately 90,000 ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities in the region. This study investigated food insecurity among displaced populations and host communities in Armenia during the conflict.MethodsThis study is a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data obtained from the 2020 REACH ARM Database Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA), which was conducted across six Armenian provinces. The original data collection was designed to assess humanitarian needs in Armenia in the aftermath of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. In this analysis, we examined the associations between displacement status and two outcomes of interest: the household’s ability to purchase food and reduced portion sizes. Multivariable logistic regressions were performed for each food security outcome.ResultsThe study sample included 1,309 households, with most male heads (68.1%), an age distribution mostly under 50 years (81.2%), a majority having general education (55.7%) and higher education (22.8%), and 74.0% not employed. 134 households (10.2%) were displaced and staying in collective centers, 658 households (50.3%) were displaced and staying with family or friends, and 517 households (39.5%) that were not displaced but hosting displaced people. Displaced individuals staying in collective centers had 3.89 times higher odds of reporting a reduced ability to purchase food compared to non-displaced individuals (aOR: 3.89, CI: 2.396.45). Additionally, displaced individuals staying with friends or family had 2.5 times higher odds of experiencing food purchasing difficulties (aOR: 2.53, 95% CI: 1.87–3.42). Households in debt and those with children and lactating women also faced higher food insecurity risks. Similarly, displaced individuals in collective centers had 1.94 times the odds of reducing portion sizes (aOR: 1.94, 95% CI: 1.12–3.29). Female-headed households and households with lactating women also experienced higher rates of portion size reduction, while higher-income households were less likely to face such issues.ConclusionOur findings underscore the critical need for targeted humanitarian interventions to address food insecurity among displaced populations in conflict settings. Displaced individuals, especially those in collective centers, faced higher risks of food insecurity, compounded by household vulnerabilities such as debt, children, and lactating women. Female-headed households were particularly affected, necessitating gender-sensitive humanitarian interventions.
Experience of conductive hearing loss and impacts of hearing aid use throughout life
Authors: Hampton Thomas , Loureiro Manuel , Mortimer Kevin , Nyirenda Deborah 
Published: December 2024

IntroductionHearing loss and Deafness/deafness affects as much as 5% of the world's population and has a considerable health and economic burden. We explored the relationship with hearing and hearing aids as well as other assistive technology for health in general with a cohort of UK adults who have conductive hearing loss. We anticipated that insights could lead to greater understanding for the delivery of assistive technology (AT) for conductive hearing loss and the participant's lived experience related to technology and society.MethodsThis study presents the qualitative findings from a mixed methods study exploring the story of each participant's hearing, the impact on their lives and their experience and use of AT. A purposive sample of 33 adults with conductive hearing loss took part in semi-structured interviews. Participants were aged ≥18 years and had previously attended outpatient ENT or audiology clinic at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Transcripts underwent thematic analysis.ResultsThe overarching theme was “A changing relationship over time with deafness, themselves and society”. The three principle sub-themes of the interviews were “a technological world” describing the necessity of interaction with people &amp; technology' both as children and adults, then the concept of “Normalised Marginalisation”-the struggle of childhood and school in the face of social norms' and typicality. Finally, there were issues raised about visibility and “the visible display of D/deafness”, tied to aesthetics, vanity and traditional ideas about masculinity. Many participants described their adoption of new technology or devices as “transforming their life” and their quality of life without assistive technology as significantly impaired.ConclusionInsights from this study described the experiences of adults with conductive hearing loss and the ways in which they have a difficult relationship with their deafness, including how they felt and viewed themselves and how they interacted with society, particularly as children and young adults. The potential for benefit of assistive technology for hearing health was deemed by many participants to be a necessary bridge integrating them in relationships with other people in society. Early notions of disability, typicality and social norms frequently persisted into adulthood and these insights should be considered by all those professional seeking to provided hearing health assistance to individuals with conductive hearing loss.
Acute and chronic effects of inspiratory muscle training in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Breuil-Marsal Zoé , Godek Clémence , Lotti Amandine , Feiereisen Patrick , Marçal Isabela Roque , Rehder-Santos Patricia , Milan-Mattos Juliana Cristina , Abreu Raphael Martins de 
Published: December 2024

ObjectivesTo conduct a systematic review to determine the acute and chronic effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients on cardiac autonomic function, glucose variability, inspiratory muscle strength and endurance, hemodynamic variables, and exercise capacity.MethodsA search was carried out according to a specific search strategy, following the PRISMA statement, and three independent reviewers have undertaken the article selection process. Searches were carried out in June 2023, on the following electronic databases: EMBASE, MEDLINE (PubMed), SCOPUS (Elsevier), and Web of Science. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the PEDro scale. The search was limited to English-language, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), involving T2DM patients (&gt;18 years old, with or without autonomic neuropathy, and/or inspiratory muscle weakness) following an acute or chronic intervention protocol based on IMT. Exclusion criteria were reviews, clinical trials, case studies, theses, dissertations, scientific conference abstracts, subjects with other chronic respiratory/neurological/cardiovascular diseases, and studies addressing other breathing exercises.ResultsThe search strategy identified 1,352 studies, of which eight (two involving acute and six involving chronic IMT effects) were included. A total of 214 adults aged 52–63 years (51/49 male/female ratio), with BMI ranging from 27 to 36.8 kg/m², were included. The results demonstrated that after IMT, acute effects were reported, such as reduced glucose levels and an increase in the parasympathetic pathway, but also chronic effects including improved inspiratory muscle strength, endurance, and exercise capacity.ConclusionAlthough some methodological differences among the studies were found, IMT may have beneficial effects on cardiac autonomic function, glucose level control, inspiratory muscle strength/endurance as well as exercise capacity. However, further studies are necessary to confirm these benefits.
Farmer participation in cooperatives enhances productive services in village collectives: a subjective evaluation approach
Authors: Zhang Yi Zhi , Mi Yun Sheng , Liu Chang Jin 
Published: December 2024

IntroductionProvision of agricultural productive services to farmers is crucial for integrating them into the modern agricultural system. However, small-scale farmers often face difficulties in accessing these services. One internationally recognized approach to addressing this issue is the government-led provision of productive services to small-scale farmers. In China, production services are provided through village collectives, which are economic organizations established in townships and villages to manage collective assets, develop resources and economy, and provide services to members. Farmer participation in these services can enhance inclusive service dynamics, improving access to services and promoting rural equity.MethodsFarmers’ subjective evaluations directly reflect their access to collective agricultural productive services. This study utilized a binary logit model to analyze the impact and mechanism of farmer participation in cooperatives on the collective supply of agricultural productive services. The study involved 3,900 farmers from 29 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in China.Results and discussionThis study proposes for the first time a “cooperative+collective” model for the provision of productive services. In China, safeguarding social equity is one of the important objectives of the Government, and safeguarding and supporting the interests of small-scale farmers is crucial to safeguarding social equity. Participation in cooperatives increased farmers’ access to agricultural productive services. The analysis revealed that farmers have significantly increased their level of access to agricultural production services through participation in the “cooperative+collective” model of productive services. Farmers have participation in cooperatives helped integrate and expand farmers’ demand, leading to the continuous operation and expansion of business scale, thereby enhancing the collective supply of agricultural productive services. Furthermore, those income low-income, older farmers derived more benefits from participating in cooperatives in terms of accessing these services. This study offers empirical evidence supporting the effectiveness of collective agricultural services.
Evaluation of environmental risk factors associated with survival of generic E. coli in organic integrated crop-livestock systems in California and Minnesota
Authors: Cheong Sejin , Chandler-Khayd Carolyn , Williams Sequoia R. , Gaudin Amélie C. M. , Aminabadi Peiman , Jay-Russell Michele T. , Evans Emily , Klossner Lee , Pagliari Paulo , Millner Patricia , Kenney Annette , Hashem Fawzy , Sciligo Amber R. , Pires Alda F. A. 
Published: December 2024

IntroductionIntegrated crop-livestock systems (ICLS) improve soil health and productivity but may lead to the transfer of foodborne pathogens to fresh produce from soil contaminated with the feces of grazing animals.Methods and resultsOver 2 years (2021–2022), organic ICLS field trials were conducted in California (CA) and Minnesota (MN) to examine the presence of foodborne pathogens (Escherichia coli O157, non-O157 Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC), and Listeria monocytogenes) across three treatments (fallow, cover crop without grazing, and cover crop with grazing by small ruminants) in soils and produce. A Random Forest (RF) analytical approach was used to determine potential associations between meteorological and soil chemical factors, and the generic E. coli (gEc) presence in soil. The persistence of gEc in soil, as an indicator of fecal contamination, was evaluated using mixed effect zero-inflated negative binomial (ZINB) models, considering top-ranked meteorological factors identified from RF analyses. One produce sample (cucumber) tested positive for non-O157 STEC (0.6%, 1/157) from grazed soil in MN, with no other foodborne pathogens detected in produce. Soil contamination by non-O157 STEC increased in 2022 (2.7%, 15/552) compared to 2021 (0%, 0/504) from both states, aligning with the increased prevalence of non-O157 STEC in post-grazed fecal samples from sheep in CA (41.7%, 5/12) and goats (42.5%, 17/40) in MN in 2022. Concentrations (Most Probable Number/100 g) of gEc in grazed soil returned to levels comparable to non-grazed or fallow treatments within 87–147 days post-graze (DPG) in both years, with a significant decrease predicted after 32 DPG. Interestingly, non-O157 STEC was detected in soil even after concentrations of gEc declined 115–147 DPG.DiscussionAlthough the effects of meteorological factors and soil chemical characteristics were not as influential as treatment or sampling day effects, ZINB analyses with identified meteorological factors in grazed soil suggested that regional differences in gEc counts were likely influenced by maximum air/soil temperatures on the sampling day. Further investigation is needed to evaluate the adoption of the NOP 90-120-day interval rules between manure application by grazing and harvest, considering a wider range of environmental regions and the potential cumulative effect of continuous ICLS in the same field on pathogen loads.
Radiographic measurements of the hoof in generally sound donkeys with emphasis on the front limbs
Authors: Wacker Juliana , Schaus Kyra , Jandowsky Anabell , Büttner Kathrin , Röcken Michael , Bartmann Claus Peter 
Published: December 2024

IntroductionDue to the tremendous importance of the hoof for the welfare of equids, plenty of studies have investigated the foot conformation of horses, which can be objectively described by morphometric measurements. Although the foot conformations of horses and donkeys differ, only poor data exists describing the physiological foot conformation of donkeys. The objective of this study was to provide reference values for different radiographic parameters for healthy donkeys. Additionally, this study aimed to evaluate differences between the left and right limb or between the medial and lateral parts of the hoof and the dependence of various parameters on size, age, and weight.Materials and methodsLateromedial and dorsopalmar radiographs were taken of 46 generally sound donkeys, that were lame-free in walk, following a hoof correction due to their hoof pastern axis. With the help of radiopaque markers, several measurements were performed on the radiographs. The statistical analysis was carried out by determining mean values and standard deviations. All parameters were tested for significant differences between the left and right limbs as well as the medial and lateral hoof parts. The methodology included using a paired T-test after proof of a normal distribution of the data using a Shapiro–Wilk Test. For parameters without a normal distribution, the Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used instead. The dependence of the parameters on height, weight, and age was examined using a Spearman rank correlation.ResultsReference values for the various parameters were provided for an average population of healthy donkeys. For two parameters, heel length and sole thickness, a significant difference between the left and right limb was shown. There was evidence the medial wall angle was significantly bigger than the lateral wall angle (p = 0.0075), whereas the sole thickness was significantly larger on the lateral aspect (p &lt; 0.001). No correlation with age was found for most variables, with a few exceptions. Almost all absolute lengths measured showed a moderate to strong positive correlation with the weight and height of the subject, while most angle measurements were not dependent on these parameters. The data obtained specifically for the donkeys in this study differ substantially from the data already published for horses. Thus, this data serves as a helpful guideline for the assessment of radiographs of the donkey’s foot. All donkeys included in this study were generally sound and lame-free in walk, but there was undeniable evidence of chronic laminitis and not all the values collected can be considered to be physiological.
Problems of transformability of unfinished construction objects in time. ways to solve
Authors: Volichenko O. V. , Makunina Yu. V. 
Published: December 2024

The speed of global changes in the field of economics and politics, in the social and spiritual spheres is the main factor that requires consideration and a special approach not only in judging and stating, but also for anticipating and predicting events. Globalization and possible risks of environmental and economic disasters require prompt solutions. The dynamics of interaction between the developer, the owner and the designer is increasing. The sustainability of an object's development is determined not by its static nature, but by its ability to change parameters, dimensions, functions, etc. In conditions of change, the construction site must also change. Strategic economic development programs aimed at the transition to a closed-loop economy indicate that only 8.6% of the produced product is returned to reuse. This leads to an increase in the workload not only in the field of extraction and processing of resources, but also to an increase in labor costs. The globality of the environmental and economic catastrophe formed in the future requires prompt solutions. Thus, further transformation and adaptation of buildings becomes a mandatory requirement during their design and operation. The lack of the possibility of rapid changes in the life cycle of an object leads to the appearance of abandoned buildings and territories and to an increase in the proportion of unfinished construction. The growing number of such facilities dictates the need, firstly, to create conditions for an operational change of functional purpose, and secondly, to eliminate the imbalance between the growing demand for new areas and the availability of unused ones. One of the ways to solve this problem is the temporary return of unfinished spaces to operation, before the implementation of the main measures for the development of abandoned territories. As a result of the conducted research, three main problems of the appearance of unfinished construction have been identified, firstly, a significant difference between the life cycles of the functions of objects and the needs for these functions, secondly, the mutual influence of the environment on objects and objects on the environment, thirdly, the lack of long-term forecasting. Solutions for each of the identified problems are proposed.