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The Daugavet and Delta-constants of points in Banach spaces
Authors: Choi Geunsu , Jung Mingu 
Published: December 2024

We introduce two new notions called the Daugavet constant and Δ-constant of a point, which measure quantitatively how far the point is from being Daugavet point and Δ-point and allow us to study Daugavet and Δ-points in Banach spaces from a quantitative viewpoint. We show that these notions can be viewed as a localized version of certain global estimations of Daugavet and diametral local diameter two properties such as Daugavet indices of thickness. As an intriguing example, we present the existence of a Banach space X in which all points on the unit sphere have positive Daugavet constants despite the Daugavet indices of thickness of X being zero. Moreover, using the Daugavet and Δ-constants of points in the unit sphere, we describe the existence of almost Daugavet and Δ-points, as well as the set of denting points of the unit ball. We also present exact values of the Daugavet and Δ-constant on several classical Banach spaces, as well as Lipschitz-free spaces. In particular, it is shown that there is a Lipschitz-free space with a Δ-point, which is the furthest away from being a Daugavet point. Finally, we provide some related stability results concerning the Daugavet and Δ-constant.
A paradigmatic shift in the relationship between bilingualism and creativity: Plurilingual creativity approach
Authors: Kharkhurin Anatoliy V. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article delves into the intricacies of the relationship between bilingualism and creativity. It provides an overview of past research and examines its methodology. It introduces a multilingual creative cognition theoretical framework that focuses on the cognitive mechanisms underlying creative potential and how these mechanisms might benefit from an individual’s multilingual abilities. The link between multilingualism and creative potential is explained by multilingual developmental factors such as proficiency, age, and sociocultural context of language acquisition, as well as cognitive functions such as language-mediated concept activation, selective attention, code-switching, and metaphor. However, the multilingual creative cognition approach takes a narrow perspective. By synthesizing empirical evidence and theoretical insights, the article proposes a plurilingual creativity framework – a multifaceted approach that transcends traditional bilingualism and creative cognition frameworks. It underscores the significance of a comprehensive language repertoire, multicultural experiences, and intercultural competence as pivotal elements enriching various aspects of creative endeavor. The article also introduces the Plurilingual Intercultural Creative Keys educational program, which aims to develop plurilingual, intercultural, and creative capabilities in educational settings. Through a holistic analysis, this study contributes to a nuanced understanding of the relationship between linguistic and cultural diversity and creativity. It also suggests practical implications for fostering linguistic and creative skills in a globalized context.
Caring for Muslim Children and Families in Health Care Settings: Considerations and Recommendations for Pediatric Psychologists
Authors: Hida Rahma M. , Hamoda Hesham M. 
Published: December 2024

Objective: This article explores the intersection of Islamic beliefs and pediatric psychology, proposes theoretical frameworks for understanding Muslim patients’ and families’ religious and spiritual needs, reviews religiously integrated assessments and interventions, and provides practical and actionable recommendations for pediatric psychologists interested in integrating religion and spirituality into their work generally and with Muslim patients and families specifically. Tenets of the faith are linked to factors such as religious coping and treatment adherence. Method: This topical review utilizes a systematic and explorative approach to identify and synthesize existing literature on this topic. Results: Research on addressing the religious and spiritual needs of Muslim pediatric populations is lacking; however, research shows religious coping is significantly associated with positive health outcomes. In recent decades, researchers have adapted therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to Muslim patients’ needs, and Muslim researchers have developed Islamically based frameworks for psychology and psychotherapy. Conclusions: This article highlights the need for culturally informed and religiously integrated intervention within pediatric psychology. Implications for Impact Statement This article explores the intersection of Islamic beliefs and psychology and reviews practical and actionable steps to inform pediatric psychologists’ work with Muslim children and families.
Enhancing Clinical Training: Integrating Religion and Spirituality Into Undergraduate Psychology Coursework
Authors: Shirkey Kezia C. 
Published: December 2024

Objective: This article aims to provide a rationale for including instruction on integrating religion and spirituality (R/S) into psychological care at all stages of clinical training, including undergraduate coursework, and to provide examples from undergraduate courses and clinical cases. Method: The article provides an overview of the importance of R/S as a significant aspect of humanity that shapes patient behaviors and beliefs and influences health outcomes (e.g., Koenig et al., 2001 ; Montaño & Kasprzyk, 2015 ) and medical decision making ( Puchalski & O’Donnell, 2005 ). The importance of inclusion of R/S as part of cultural competence and cultural humility is discussed. The article then reviews the lack of consistent integration across training ( Walker et al., 2004 ). Results: I provide ideas for how this important topic could be included in coursework. Topics and strategies are described, and brief case examples are included to illustrate the concepts covered. Conclusions: The article ends with a specific call to increase pediatric psychologists’ competencies in this area to serve our patients and trainees, to increase integration across all training levels (undergraduate, graduate, and internship/fellowship), and to collaborate with our colleagues who are expert in these matters (e.g., chaplaincy) as appropriate. Implications for Impact Statement Religion and spirituality (R/S) are important aspects of humanity that shape patient behaviors and beliefs and influence health outcomes (e.g., Koenig et al., 2001 ; Montaño & Kasprzyk, 2015 ) and medical decision making ( Puchalski & O’Donnell, 2005 ). There is a lack of consistent training on R/S integration in all levels of clinical training (undergraduate, graduate, internship/postdoc). This article provides examples of integrating R/S in psychological care from both an undergraduate counseling course and pediatric psychology cases.
Automated Scoring of the Speech Intelligibility Test Using Autoscore
Authors: Stipancic Kaila L. , Barrett Tyson S. , Tjaden Kris , Borrie Stephanie A. 
Published: December 2024

Purpose:
The purpose of the current study was to develop and test extensions to Autoscore, an automated approach for scoring listener transcriptions against target stimuli, for scoring the Speech Intelligibility Test (SIT), a widely used test for quantifying intelligibility in individuals with dysarthria.

Method:

Three main extensions to Autoscore were created including a compound rule, a contractions rule, and a numbers rule. We used two sets of previously collected listener SIT transcripts (
N
= 4,642) from databases of dysarthric speakers to evaluate the accuracy of the Autoscore SIT extensions. A human scorer and SIT-extended Autoscore were used to score sentence transcripts in both data sets. Scoring performance was determined by (a) comparing Autoscore and human scores using intraclass correlations (ICCs) at individual sentence and speaker levels and (b) comparing SIT-extended Autoscore performance to the original Autoscore with ICCs.

Results:

At both the individual sentence and speaker levels, Autoscore and the human scorer were nearly identical for both Data Set 1 (ICC = .9922 and ICC = .9767, respectively) and Data Set 2 (ICC = .9934 and ICC = .9946, respectively). Where disagreements between Autoscore and a human scorer occurred, the differences were often small (i.e., within 1 or 2 points). Across the two data sets (
N
= 4,642 sentences), SIT-extended Autoscore rendered 510 disagreements with the human scorer (vs. 571 disagreements for the original Autoscore).

Discussion:
Overall, SIT-extended Autoscore performed as well as human scorers and substantially improved scoring accuracy relative to the original version of Autoscore. Coupled with the substantial time and effort saving provided by Autoscore, its utility has been strengthened by the extensions developed and tested here.
Online Arabic and English Digits-in-Noise Tests: Effects of Test Language and At-Home Testing
Authors: Shehabi Adnan , Plack Christopher J. , Prendergast Garreth , Munro Kevin J. , Stone Michael A. , Laycock Joseph , AlJasser Arwa , Guest Hannah 
Published: December 2024

Purpose:
The Digits-in-Noise (DIN) test is used widely in research and, increasingly, in remote hearing screening. The reported study aimed to provide basic evaluation data for browser-based DIN software, which allows remote testing without installation of an app. It investigated the effects of test language (Arabic vs. English) and test environment (lab vs. home) on DIN thresholds and test–retest reliability. It also examined the effects of test language on the correlations between DIN and audiometric thresholds.

Method:

Fifty-two bilingual adults with normal hearing aged 18–35 years completed Arabic and English diotic DIN tests (two sessions in the lab and two sessions at home via the web). Effects of language and environment on DIN thresholds were assessed via paired
t
tests, while intraclass and Pearson's/Spearman's correlation coefficients quantified test–retest reliability and relations to audiometric thresholds.

Results:
DIN thresholds were 0.74 dB higher (worse) for Arabic than English stimuli. Thresholds were 0.52 dB lower in the lab than at home, but the effect was not significant after correction for multiple comparisons. Intraclass and Pearson's correlation coefficients were too low for meaningful analysis due to the use of a normal-hearing sample with low between-subject variability in DIN and audiometric thresholds. However, exploratory analysis showed that absolute test–retest differences were low (< 1.2 dB, on average) for both languages and both test environments.

Conclusions:
Arabic DIN thresholds were a little higher than English thresholds for the same listeners. Employing home-based rather than lab-based testing may slightly elevate DIN thresholds, but the effect was marginal. Nonetheless, both factors should be considered when interpreting DIN data. Test–retest differences were low for both languages and environments. To support hearing screening, subsequent research in audiometrically diverse listeners is required, testing the reliability of DIN thresholds and relations to hearing loss.
Leitlinie Osteoporose des Dachverbands Osteologie e. V. (DVO)
Authors: Jehle Peter M. , Thomasius Friederike 
Published: December 2024

ZUSAMMENFASSUNGIn der im Jahr 2023 erschienenen Leitlinie des Dachverbands Osteologie e. V. (DVO) zur Osteoporose wird erstmals die chronische Nierenkrankheit (CKD: „chronic kidney disease“) als neuer Risikofaktor für vertebrale und Schenkelhalsfrakturen aufgeführt. Während es für die Osteoporose sehr viele evidenzbasierte Studien gibt, ist dies für die renale Osteopathie (CKD-BMD: „chronic kidney disease – bone mineral disorder“) nicht der Fall. Im Weltbild der Osteoporosetherapie steht das Frakturrisiko im Fokus, bei der CKD-MBD ist dies eher die Progressionshemmung von kardiovaskulären Verkalkungen. In diesem Beitrag werden die in der neuen Leitlinie relevanten Passagen aus nephrologischer sowie osteologischer Sicht beleuchtet und miteinander verglichen.
Evidenzbasierte Therapie von Hyperphosphatämie und Vitamin-D-Mangel
Authors: Heine Gunnar Henrik 
Published: December 2024

ZUSAMMENFASSUNGPatienten mit einer chronischen Nierenkrankheit (CKD: „chronic kidney disease“) weisen eine hohe kardiovaskuläre Morbidität und Mortalität auf. Auf traditionelle Risikofaktoren der Atherosklerose zielende Strategien, die in der Allgemeinbevölkerung erfolgreich sind, erbringen jedoch bei schwerer CKD keinen eindeutigen Benefit. Daher haben Präventionsstrategien bei CKD lange auf nichttraditionelle Risikofaktoren fokussiert – insbesondere auf Komponenten der CKD-assoziierten Mineral- und Knochenstörungen (CKD-MBD: „chronic kidney disease – mineral and bone disorder“). Allerdings ist die Evidenz für eine kardiovaskuläre Risikoreduktion durch die Therapie der CKD-MBD begrenzt. Jenseits der CKD-MBD sind nun mit SGLT-2-Inhibitor (SGLT-2: „sodium-glucose linked transporter 2“), GLP-1-Analoga (GLP-1: „glucagon-like peptide-1“) und nichtsteroidalem Mineralo-Kortikoid-Rezeptor-Antagonist Pharmaka verfügbar, die in Phase-III-Studien eine klare kardiovaskuläre Risikoreduktion erlaubt haben und zudem bei nichtdialysepflichtiger CKD nephroprotektiv sind. Daher sollten nun Therapiestrategien der CKD-MBD kritisch reevaluiert werden.
Impact of Paper Consumption in Radiology Departments on Carbon Footprint and Climate Change: A Retrospective Analysis and Future Projections
Authors: Jagadeesha Sushmitha , Agarwal Shikha , Hussein Mohsin , Davies A Mark , Adebowale Durosinmi , Botchu Rajesh 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Introduction Climate change and global warming have major contributions from greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the introduction of digitalized systems, many health care systems still rely heavily on paper. The purpose of this study is to investigate paper usage in the radiology department of a single hospital institution over the last 3 years to forecast paper usage up to 2050.
Methodology This retrospective study was performed in the radiology department of our tertiary orthopaedic hospital. The study included forms used for diagnostic and interventional procedures in various departmental modalities. Diagnostic procedures require one to three forms and interventional procedures require three forms each. Based on the established ratio that 1.2 trees are cut for every 10,000 sheets of papers used, the study calculated the number of trees cut annually over the past 3 years and projected paper usage and tree loss until 2050.
Results Paper usage was distributed between diagnostic and interventional procedures, with 67% used in diagnostics and 33% in interventions. The corresponding number of trees cut during this period amounted to 53.729 trees, with 47.4 trees for diagnostic procedures and 6.4 trees for interventional procedures. A total of 57.8 trees for diagnostic procedures and 11.7 trees for interventional procedures were forecasted to be cut annually from 2024 to 2050, cumulatively being 1,227 trees by the year 2050.
Conclusion Our individual department had a significant contribution from paper usage in the carbon footprint of the department. Adoption of digitalized appointment, prescribing, and patient records is important in reducing this and achieving the NHS net zero targets.
Efficacy of Microscissors DREZotomy in Patients with Posttraumatic Brachial Plexus Injury: A Single-Center Study
Authors: Kaul Rakshay , Agrawal Deepak 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Introduction Brachial plexus injury (BPI) is often associated with a neuropathic pain that usually is managed with analgesics; however, in up to 10% of the patients, it may be associated with a severely disabling chronic pain that does not respond to even maximal medical therapy.
Materials and Methods This retrospective analysis included all the patients undergoing microscissors DREZotomy (MDZ) by a single surgeon (D.A.) for post-BPI brachialgia over 4 years (excluding 1.5 years of the COVID-19 pandemic) between 2018 and 2024 at our institution. Pain was quantified using the visual analog scale (VAS) between 0 and 10.
Results A total of 32 patients underwent MDZ, of whom 3 patients had a redo DREZotomy. There were no complications and 65.7% patients showed an excellent response to pain with a VAS score of less than 3/10, which was statistically significant (p < 0.001). About 25.1% patients showed a good improvement in the VAS score of between 3 and 5.
Conclusion MDZ is a very safe and highly effective technique to relieve the chronic refractory neuralgia in BPI. This technique can be performed with ease even in resource-limited conditions.
Radiofrequency Ablation for Recurrent Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma at the Central Compartment Node: A Case Report
Authors: My Le Thi , My Thieu Thi Tra , Tu Ngo Thi Thanh , Anh Tran Thi Hoang , Hiep Pham Vu 
Published: December 2024

AbstractPapillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common thyroid cancer with a good prognosis. However, local recurrence or cervical lymph node metastasis is frequent. Reoperation is a standard treatment but may be challenging due to the formation of fibrosis, cervical anatomy distortion, and the small size of recurrent lesions. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive modality for recurrent thyroid cancer in high-risk patients or those who refuse surgery. Here, we describe the case of a 41-year-old woman who underwent total thyroidectomy with central neck dissection because of papillary thyroid carcinoma. Follow-up ultrasonography 14 months after the second surgery revealed two abnormal lymph nodes in the right neck at level VI. She underwent RFA of the lymph nodes. Eighteen months after RFA, the metastasis lymph nodes disappeared completely.
Current status of nonsurgical embryo transfer in swine
Authors: Gil Maria A. , Parrilla Inmaculada , Cuello Cristina , Martinez Emilio A. 
Published: December 2024

Embryo transfer in pigs is a reproductive technology with great potential because it enables the movement of high-value genetic material, in the form of embryos, with reduced transport costs and no health risks. However, its use has been limited for decades despite significant interest, primarily due to the need for laparotomy for embryo collection from donors and deposition into recipients. Over the past 30 years, various procedures have been developed to deposit embryos nonsurgically in the body of the uterus with promising results, but none sufficiently successful. Because the uterine body is not the ideal site for embryo deposition at the morula and blastocyst stages, a new method that is capable of depositing porcine embryos deep into the uterine horn has been developed. This nonsurgical deep uterine method is a simple, effective, and well-tolerated technique in gilts and sows, achieving high fertility and prolificacy using fresh, stored, and vitrified–warmed embryos under field conditions. The present review provides a brief overview of the current status of nonsurgical deep uterine embryo transfer and addresses the varied reproductive performance observed across farms when this technology was applied in commercial programs. In addition, several future directions for its on-farm commercial application are discussed.
Unlocking quantum SVM potential: optimal feature map generation and feature selection
Authors: Zahid Sumaiyah , Tahir Muhammad Atif 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The study proposes a mechanism to generate effective feature maps with optimal feature selection using the Tabu Search algorithm. It compares the performance of classical support vector machines (SVM), quantum support vector machines (QSVM) with only gate selection, and QSVM with both gate selection and feature selection (QSVM-FS) across various datasets. The results indicate that classical SVMs excel with several benchmark datasets, while QSVMs show superior performance on synthetic datasets with non-linear separability. Notably, QSVM-FS consistently outperforms QSVM without feature selection, highlighting the importance of feature selection in enhancing model accuracy. These findings suggest that while both quantum and classical SVMs have unique advantages, quantum methods offer particular benefits in specific scenarios. In the NISQ era, classical simulations are a primary tool for assessing quantum experiments, though they face challenges such as design impacts, limited scales, and biases. Ultimately, no definitive winner exists between quantum and classical methods, as both have their own strengths.
Analytical solutions and dynamical behaviors of the extended Bogoyavlensky-Konopelchenko equation in deep water dynamics
Authors: Jhangeer Adil , Beenish  , Talafha Abdallah M , Ansari Ali R 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
In this study, we delve into the mathematical intricacies of the novel Bogoyavlensky-Konopelchenko equation, which finds practical applications in understanding the dynamics of internal waves in deep water. This equation holds significance across scientific fields such as plasma physics, nonlinear optics, and fluid dynamics. The equation extends the (2+1)-dimensional Bogoyavlensky-Konopelchenko equation by adding the second-order derivative terms

B

μ

x

μ

x

and

B

μ

y

μ

y

due to second-order dissipative elements. The generalized exponential rational function method, crucial in mechanical engineering, analyzes analytical solutions featuring symmetric waveform representations. The planar dynamical system, derived via Galilean transformation with mathematical models and parameter values, enhances problem comprehension. Sensitivity analysis and phase portraits of equilibrium points highlight symmetrical properties. The global analysis identifies periodic, quasi-periodic, and chaotic behaviors, corroborated by Poincaré maps, attractor, power spectrum, return map, and a symmetric basin of the largest Lyapunov exponent.
The attempt frequency of the antiferromagnetic alloy MnN
Authors: Alsaud F , Frost W , Vallejo-Fernandez G 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The operating frequency of a magnetic device is limited by the attempt frequency of the specific material. We have determined the characteristic relaxation frequency of a polycrystalline MnN layer from a measurement of the time dependence of the median blocking temperature in a MnN/CoFe system. A value of (1.5 ± 0.4) × 1012 Hz was obtained based on calculations using a granular model. This result is in very good agreement with values reported for other antiferromagnetic materials such as IrMn and highlights the potential of MnN for device applications.
Fermi arcs of topological surface states and Lifshitz transitions in multi-Weyl semimetals
Authors: Liu Yachao , Lin Jianbo , Niu Haibo , Wang Vei 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Utilizing a continuum model, this study systematically investigates the Fermi arcs of topological surface states in three-dimensional multi-Weyl semimetals. We analyzed the energy spectra and wave functions for bulk quadratic and cubic-Weyl semimetals, each with a single Weyl point. The Fermi arcs of the topological surface states in these multi-Weyl semimetals were derived analytically. Those results reveal a direct proportionality between the number of arcs emanating from a Weyl point and its winding number. Furthermore, we elucidate the topological Lifshitz transition of Fermi arcs, which depends on boundary condition parameters, and pinpoint the critical points associated with the Lifshitz transition in these semimetals. These findings highlight the evolution of Fermi arcs of topological surface states in multi-Weyl semimetals, potentially opening new avenues for modulating transport properties of topological quantum materials. Our study provides a robust analytic framework for understanding the behavior of Fermi arcs in multi-Weyl semimetals, offering valuable insights for developing topological quantum devices.