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Examining change and permanence in traditional earthen construction in Ghana: a case study of Tamale and Wa
Authors: Appeaning Addo Irene , Yakubu Ibrahim , Gagnon Alexandre S. , Beckett Christopher T. S. , Huang Yuner , Owusu-Nimo Frederick , Brás Ana Margarida Armada 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe architectural style found in Wa and Tamale is renowned for its distinctive use of earthen construction, which features square buildings with flat roofs and circular compounds with conical thatch roofs. Recently, there has been a growing inclination towards the use of alternative construction techniques in which nontraditional materials such as cement, bitumen, and used car engine oil are utilised to render wall surfaces. These structures show how the materials and design in northern Ghana have substantially evolved. However, what forces drive the changes in cob construction in this region? Furthermore, how might these changes impact the preservation of cultural heritage in Ghana? To explore the factors that contribute to the departure from traditional earthen building methods that rely on local materials, this study employs a constructivist research approach. Participants in a survey that informed this study revealed that they struggled to access building materials to construct their houses. While most of the people who responded to the survey have resided in buildings constructed with a mixture of beini and dawadawa, they hesitate to use plant-based biostabilisers in new constructions. Factors that hinder the ongoing construction and preservation of earthen buildings include shifting cultural and social norms, environmental changes, difficulties accessing local building resources, flood risks, regular maintenance requirements, and societal influences. Thus, this study concludes that if communities are empowered to take ownership and recognise the value of their cultural heritage, they are likely to be increasingly aware and appreciative of their architectural heritage. Thus, their local heritage will be preserved.
Adaptability of Siheyuan (四合院) spatial arrangement in Chinese houses in Kampung Ketandan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Safitri Ristya Arinta , Subroto T. Yoyok Wahyu , Rahmi Dwita Hadi 
Published: January 2025

AbstractEconomic, social and political factors are the main triggers of human migration, which aims to enable people to obtain better livelihoods. Chinese people are among the ethnic groups that have migrated and settled in Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia. The traditional Chinese dwelling known as a courtyard house or Siheyuan (四 合 院) is one of the cultural forms brought by Chinese migrants to this recipient region. This type of dwelling might require adjustments due to climatic conditions, materials, and the desire to be accepted by the local community. Therefore, what adaptations have been made by members of the Chinese diaspora living in Yogyakarta city? This research aims to explore the adaptation of the spatial arrangement of Chinese houses in Kampung Ketandan, which is a Chinese settlement that has existed for 200 years in Yogyakarta city and is associated with Javanese culture. This research uses a qualitative method to collect data concerning 6 original Chinese houses through observation and interviews. The analytical process involves spatial zone analysis and an access graph. As a result, the transformation and modification that characterise courtyards and spatial arrangements in Ketandan, Yogyakarta, are revealed.
Perspectives of Older Patients on Speaking With an Anesthesia Provider Before the Day of Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Ballacchino Madison M. , Deiner Stacie G. , Martinez-Camblor Pablo , Ron Donna 
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND:
Evaluations performed before the day of surgery at perioperative clinics have been shown to reduce patient mortality and hospital lengths of stay. These clinics are becoming increasingly adopted worldwide. As the number of older patients undergoing surgery continues to increase, understanding the perspectives of this patient population regarding the preoperative evaluation process is essential to tailor care to their needs and preferences.

METHODS:
We administered a cross-sectional survey by email or telephone to 104 patient participants ages 75 and older who underwent preoperative assessment and surgery at a rural tertiary center in Northern New England in 2022. The survey aimed to elicit patient perspectives on whether or not they prefer to speak with an anesthesia provider before the day of surgery, and on the reasons for their preference.

RESULTS:
Sixty-six percent of older patients indicated they prefer to engage in conversations with their anesthesia providers before the day of surgery. The most common topics patients wanted to discuss were to address what possible side effects from anesthesia could occur, the type of anesthesia they would receive, and if other anesthesia options were available. Patients also emphasized the importance of their anesthesia provider’s awareness of their specific medical conditions, such as kidney, lung, or cervical spine conditions.

CONCLUSIONS:
Preanesthesia assessments allow for bidirectional communication between patients and anesthesia providers, alleviating patient anxiety and allowing for vital patient information to be collected to enhance overall patient safety. Our findings indicate that preoperative assessment by an anesthesia provider is desired and valued by the older patient population, contributing to the evidence in support of the implementation of anesthesia preoperative clinics. More research is needed to determine whether tailoring preanesthesia assessments to better align with patient preferences will translate into enhanced patient-centered outcomes.
A new effLuc/Kate dual reporter allele for tumor imaging in mice
Authors: Bakiri Latifa , Tichet Mélanie , Marques Carolina , Thomsen Martin K. , Allen Elizabeth A. , Stolzlechner Stefanie , Cheng Ke , Matsuoka Kazuhiko , Squatrito Massimo , Hanahan Douglas , Wagner Erwin F. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT
Genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs) are instrumental for modelling local and systemic features of complex diseases, such as cancer. Non-invasive, longitudinal cell detection and monitoring in tumors, metastases and/or the micro-environment is paramount to achieve a better spatiotemporal understanding of cancer progression and to evaluate therapies in preclinical studies. Bioluminescent and fluorescent reporters marking tumor cells or their microenvironment are valuable for non-invasive cell detection and monitoring in vivo. Here, we report the generation of a dual reporter allele allowing simultaneous bioluminescence and fluorescence detection of cells that have undergone Cre-Lox recombination in mice. The single copy knock-in allele in the permissive collagen I locus was evaluated in the context of several cancer GEMMs, where Cre expression was achieved genetically or by ectopic virus-mediated delivery. The new reporter allele was also combined with gene-targeted alleles widely used in bone, prostate, brain and pancreas cancer research, as well as with alleles inserted into the commonly used Rosa26 and collagen I loci. This allele is, therefore, a useful addition to the portfolio of reporters to help advance preclinical research.
The Effects of Perioperative Corticosteroids on Postoperative Complications After Pancreatoduodenectomy: A Debated Topic of Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Liu Haonan , Wei Kongyuan , Cao Ruiqi , Wu Jiaoxing , Feng Zhengyuan , Wang Fangzhou , Zhou Cancan , Wu Shuai , Han Liang , Wang Zheng , Ma Qingyong , Wu Zheng 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Background
The intraoperative administration of corticosteroids has been shown to improve postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing surgery; however, the impact of corticosteroids on complications following pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) remains controversial.

Objective
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of perioperative corticosteroids on postoperative complications after PD.

Materials and Methods
A comprehensive search was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases for studies published prior to 1 July 2024. Of 7418 articles identified, a total of 5 studies were eligible for inclusion in this meta-analysis. The primary outcome was incidence of postoperative major complications (PMCs), while the additional outcomes were incidences of postoperative pancreatic fistulas (POPFs), infection, delayed gastric emptying (DGE), post-pancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH), bile leakage, reoperation, and 30-day mortality. The study was registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD42024524936).

Results
Finally, 5 studies involving 1449 patients (537 with corticosteroids and 912 without corticosteroids) were analyzed. Intraoperative corticosteroids were not associated with any improvement in PMCs (p = 0.41). The incidence of POPF (p = 0.12), infectious complications (p = 0.15), or DGE (p = 0.81) were not significantly different between the two groups. No obvious differences were found in the incidence of PPH (p = 0.42), bile leakage (p = 0.68), 30-day mortality (p = 0.99), or reoperation (p = 0.26).

Conclusion
Perioperative corticosteroids did not significantly demonstrate any protective advantage in terms of postoperative complications after PD. This finding may serve as a reference for the perioperative use of corticosteroids in pancreatic surgery. Well-designed clinical trials are warranted in the near future in order to provide high-level evidence.
The Rise of Chatbots in Customer Service: An in-depth Examination and Consequences
Authors: Jovanovska-Boshkovska Nadica , Arsovski Nikolce , Mileva Ivona , Petrovska Ilijana 
Published: January 2025

In recent years, the landscape of digital marketing has undergone significant transformations propelled by technological advancements and shifts in consumer behavior. Navigating this dynamic environment poses challenges for businesses aiming to meet the expectations of tech-savvy customers, wherein customer service emerges as a pivotal element for success. In addition, chatbots, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), have garnered considerable attention and adoption as a viable solution to elevate customer service experiences. These AI-powered virtual assistants excel in conducting interactive conversations with customers, addressing inquiries, providing information, and delivering personalized recommendations. Harnessing artificial intelligence technologies such as natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and deep learning, contributions to chatbots hold the potential to revolutionize the customer service industry. Therefore, this study explores the role of chatbots in communication within customer service, specifically examining their impact on consumer behavior. By using both, quantitative and qualitative methods, the authors argue that chatbots indeed influence consumer behavior; they positively affect consumers during purchase decisions, throughout the entire purchase phase, and in the post-purchase phase. This research underscores the significance of incorporating chatbots into customer service communications to successfully execute company strategies, engage with customers, and offer appropriate services to address their queries and resolve issues.
Generation Y female consumers’ perceived value of beauty vlogs: measurement model assessment
Authors: Bevan-Dye Ayesha Lian 
Published: January 2025

Beauty social media influencers are increasingly shaping consumers' beauty product preferences, particularly those of millennial female consumers. YouTube beauty vloggers disrupt the beauty product industry, notably shaping the brand preferences of Generation females. In the literarure, there is a recognised need for more research exploring YouTube vlogs, particularly in the context of beauty products. Τhis study sought to evaluate a modified rendition of the marketing communication value model proposed by Ducoffe (1996) as a measure of Generation Y female consumers’ perceived value of beauty vlogs on YouTube within the context of South Africa. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected from a single cross-sectional sample of 340 Generation Y female consumers. The measurement model outlined for confirmatory factor analysis contained the latent factors of informativeness, entertainment, credibility and perceived value. The findings suggest that the perception of beauty vlogs on YouTube by female consumers from Generation Y follows a four-factor model. This model is deemed valid, reliable, and demonstrates a good fit, with no concerns of multi-collinearity. This measurement model, validated through empirical evidence, furnishes academics and practitioners in beauty product marketing with a tool for determining Generation Y female consumers’ perceived value of beauty vlogs on YouTube.
Intraday Market Return Predictability Culled from the Factor Zoo
Authors: Aleti Saketh , Bollerslev Tim , Siggaard Mathias 
Published: January 2025

We provide strong empirical evidence for time-series predictability of the intraday return on the aggregate market portfolio by exploiting lagged high-frequency cross-sectional returns on the factor zoo. Our results rely on the use of modern machine-learning techniques to regularize the predictive regressions and help tame the signals stemming from the zoo together with techniques from financial econometrics to differentiate between continuous and theoretically nonpredictable discontinuous high-frequency price increments. Using the predictions from the model estimated for the aggregate market portfolio in the formulation of simple intraday trading strategies for a set of highly liquid ETFs results in sizeable out-of-sample Sharpe ratios and alphas after accounting for transaction costs. Further dissecting the abnormal intraday returns, we find that most of the superior performance may be traced to periods of high economic uncertainty and a few key factors related to tail risk and liquidity, pointing to slow-moving capital and the gradual incorporation of new information as the underlying mechanisms at work. This paper was accepted by Kay Giesecke, finance. Supplemental Material: The online appendix and data files are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2023.01657 .
The effect of insurance type on Medicare functional outcomes in skilled nursing facilities: a secondary data analysis
Authors: Kroll Christine , Martin Tara , Menke Brenna , West Anne Mari , Wilkins Faith , Woo Madison 
Published: January 2025

Background/Aims Section GG consists of Medicare developed functional outcome assessments used in all post-acute care interdisciplinary assessments. This study used Section GG functional performance measures to evaluate correlations between rehabilitation treatment time, patient self-care and mobility outcomes to assess the significance of functional outcome measures in post-acute care settings considering the current reimbursement system, type of medical insurance (Medicare or Medicare Advantage) and length of stay. Methods A secondary analysis was undertaken of a medical dataset collected from 93 skilled nursing facilities in the mid-west region of the USA (n=1352) using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 27.0). Descriptive statistics were used to find differences related to the type of insurance. General linear regressions were used to discover significant relationships among functional scores and the independent variables. Results The study identified relationships between insurance type, length of treatment and diagnostic category in a skilled nursing facility based on Medicare beneficiaries. There was a significant positive relationship between insurance and length of treatment where patients with Medicare had more treatment days in therapy as a result of a longer stay (mean days: 22) than those with Medicare Advantage Plans (mean days: 15) (P=0.001). The data showed a positive correlation between length of treatment and self-care and mobility functional outcomes (P=0.01). Conclusions The study found that changes in reimbursement systems led to reduced provision of therapy services, making the length of therapy treatment during the stay a critical factor. Functional outcome changes were higher among Medicare beneficiaries as measured by standardised Section GG measurements in post-acute care, compared with Medicare Advantage Plans, with length of treatment being a strong differentiator. Implications for practice This study highlights the importance of the type of Medicare insurance and the effect it will have on patients' functional outcomes as affected by the length of stay. Those patients with traditional Medicare have a statistically longer length of stay and thus higher functional outcomes on discharge, improving chances for a safe and sustainable return to the community. Those clients with a Medicare Advantage plan may need more intensive therapy (more time per session) to make the same functional gains before being discharged.
Perceptions of physiotherapists about virtual reality using exergames in cardiovascular rehabilitation: a qualitative study
Authors: da Cruz Mayara Moura Alves , de Melo Ghisi Gabriela Lima , Grigoletto Isis , Vanzella Lais Manata , da Cruz Murilo Reis Alves , Gonzaga Luana Almeida , Franco Marcia Rodrigues , Vanderlei Luiz Carlos Marques 
Published: January 2025

Background/Aims Cardiovascular rehabilitation is a secondary preventative care model for outpatients. Despite its benefits, cardiac rehabilitation is greatly underused. Virtual reality‑based therapy could be a complementary treatment for traditional cardiac rehabilitation which promotes physical activity, enhancing motivation and increasing adherence to rehabilitation programmes. This qualitative study examined physiotherapists' perceptions toward using virtual reality‑based therapy based on exergames as part of cardiac rehabilitation programmes. Methods This qualitative study used focus groups to evaluate the perceptions of nine physiotherapists who have used virtual reality‑based therapy with exergames in cardiac rehabilitation. Results Participants' attitudes towards virtual reality‑based therapy were overall positive, and found it could improve patients' adherence to a cardiac rehabilitation programme. Barriers to VRBT were also identified, including technical difficulties, patients being insecure about using a new therapeutic modality and managing the level of effort during the session. Suggestions for improvements included training for clinical staff, and having a introductory session for patients to help get used to the therapy and to find out what games they would prefer to play. Conclusions Virtual reality‑based therapy can provide a change from the traditional treatment routine; however, there are some barriers, including potential safety concerns and technical issues. Feedback on haemodynamic parameters and identification of signs and symptoms of a cardiac event could be incorporated into games made specifically for patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Implications for practice Finding different ways to engage patients is needed. Based on the perceptions of physiotherapists from this study, VRBT could be one of the solutions to reach these goals for patients receiving cardiac rehabilitation.
Palliative care: a narrative review of information barriers faced by paramedics
Authors: Harding Elin , Sivell Stephanie , Pease Nikki 
Published: January 2025

Background: Electronic palliative care coordination systems (EPaCCS) can provide a solution to support paramedic staff. It is important to understand what needs to be in place to maximise benefits and avoid harms when providing end-of-life care (EoLC). Aims: To review the evidence of what is currently known about the challenges of paramedics delivering high quality EoLC, and the current use of EPaCCS. Methods: Narrative review of the literature, focusing on the views and opinions of ambulance emergency staff referring to palliative and EoLC and/or current use and views of EPaCCS. Findings: The authors included five qualitative studies, addressing three themes: lack of access to patient information; proposed electronic solution; content of electronic system. Conclusion: EPaCCS can support ambulance-based emergency staff with EoLC. Research is required to identify the format that information should take within the EPaCCS and the essential content needed to inform staff decision-making.
The first direct detection of spotted fever group Rickettsia spp. diversity in ticks from Ningxia, northwestern China
Authors: Zhu Wen-Jie , Ye Run-Ze , Tian Di , Wang Ning , Gao Wan-Ying , Wang Bai-Hui , Lin Zhe-Tao , Liu Ya-Ting , Wang Yi-Fei , Zhu Dai-Yun , Sun Yi , Shi Xiao-Yu , Shi Wen-Qiang , Jia Na , Jiang Jia-Fu , Cui Xiao-Ming , Liu Zhi-Hong , Cao Wu-Chun 
Published: January 2025

Background
Tick-borne infectious diseases caused by the spotted fever group Rickettsia (SFGR) have continuously emerging, with many previously unidentified SFGR species reported. The prevalence of SFGRs in northwestern China remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of SFGRs and Anaplasma species by analyzing tick samples collected from the Ningxia region.

Methods
During 2022–2023, ticks were collected from Ningxia, northwestern China, and screened using PCR to amplify target genes (16S rRNA, gltA, ompA and groEL). The amplicons were confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Single-gene sequences and concatenated sequences were used to infer phylogenetic relationships for identifying Rickettsia species.

Results
Out of the 425 DNA samples, a total of 210 samples tested positive for SFGRs in ticks from Ningxia, China, with a relatively high positive rate of 49.4% (210/425). Eight spotted fever group rickettsiae and one Anaplasma species were identified and characterized, including Rickettsia raoultii (102, 24.0%), R. aeschlimannii (65, 15.3%), R. sibirica (12, 2.8%), R. slovaca (4, 0.9%), R. heilongjiangensis (1, 0.2%), Cadidatus Rickettsia hongyuanensis (4, 0.9%), Ca. R. jingxinensis (11, 2.6%), Ca. R. vulgarisii (11, 2.6%) and Anaplasma ovis (98, 23.1%). The positive rate of bacterial species ranged from 0.2% to 24.0%. Interestingly, one novel Rickettsia species, provisionally named “Candidatus Rickettsia vulgarisii”, was detected in Argas ticks from Zhongwei city, which suggests the possibility of local transmission to other areas through birds. Genetic and phylogenetic analysis based on the 16S rRNA, gltA, ompA, and 17kDa genes indicated that it was divergent from all known SFG Rickettsia species but mostly related to R. vini. Different SFGR species were associated with specific tick species or genera. In addition, Anaplasma ovis was detected in two Dermacentor species, and co-infection with SFGRs was observed in 14.6% (62/425) of samples.

Conclusions
This study describes the prevalence and diversity of SFGRs in ticks from Ningxia for the first time by direct detection, reveals that Rickettsia diversity related to tick species. This data suggests that surveillance for tick-borne SFGR infections among human populations should be enhanced in this region, and further investigations on their pathogenicity to humans and domestic animals are still needed.