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Soil conditions and the emergence phenology and survival of a solitary, ground‐nesting bee in a coastal dune environment
Authors: Litz Amelia , Mesler Michael , Iler Amy 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Adult emergence is a pivotal stage in insect life history that can affect reproduction and survival and is often cued by environmental variables. Temperature commonly cues adult insect emergence and can affect insect growth, development, and survival. However, for ground‐nesting insects primarily interacting with the soil environment, temperature is modulated by soil moisture. Soil moisture can both directly affect insect phenology and survival, or indirectly affect them via an inverse relationship between soil moisture and soil temperature.
Here, we experimentally reduced soil moisture content, thereby also increasing soil temperature, for a sand‐nesting bee (Megachile wheeleri) in a coastal dune ecosystem and monitored bee emergence phenology and survival.
Despite experimentally induced drier and warmer soils, our manipulations did not affect the emergence timing or survival of M. wheeleri. Average emergence timing was the same under both treatments. Survival was lower in warmer, drier soils, but this effect was not significant.
Contrary to our expectations, our results support neither direct nor indirect effects of soil moisture on emergence phenology or survival. Our results suggest that survival and timing of emergence of M. wheeleri are not affected by the range of environmental variables studied here. Although our results demonstrate that soil moisture may not have effects on emergence and survival for some insects, more research is needed to understand the direct and indirect effects of soil moisture on adult insect emergence and survival.
A High Load Clipping Criterion Based on the Probabilistic Extreme Load of Fatigue Spectrum
Authors: Cao Jing , Liu Zuoting , Lin Hanyu , Yao Weixing 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe high load with very low occurrence probability in the fatigue load spectrum may introduce the favorable residual stress at the metal structure notch, so it is necessary to clip the high load of spectrum to avoid a dangerous test result. Based on the time‐domain extrapolation principle and the extreme value theory, the probability distribution of high load in the whole‐life load spectrum was predicted. Considering the dispersion of high load and the influence of high load on the structural fatigue life, a selection criterion of high load clipping level was proposed, which makes the test result under the corresponding clipped spectrum both conservative and authentic. To demonstrate the rationality and practicality of criterion, the transport aircraft load spectrum was extrapolated and the spectral fatigue tests of 2024‐T3 aluminum alloy sheet were conducted, providing reference for the design of fatigue test load spectrum of aircraft structure in practical engineering.
Diet‐related quality of life may directly and indirectly affect health‐related quality of life through protein intake and frailty in patients with osteoporosis: Results from a prospective cohort study
Authors: Matsumoto Yoshinari , Wakano Chie , Kimura Takashi , Nishioka Eri , Yunoki Nana , Kurokawa Masao 
Published: January 2025

AimWe aimed to examine the direct and indirect associations between diet‐related quality of life (DRQOL) and health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with osteoporosis.MethodsCross‐sectional and longitudinal analyses were conducted using data from a 1‐year prospective cohort survey of 532 consecutive patients with osteoporosis. The DRQOL was assessed using a short version of the Diet‐Related Quality of Life Scale. Dietary intake statuses were assessed using the brief‐type self‐administered diet history questionnaire. Frailty was assessed using the Kihon Checklist (KCL). HRQOL was assessed using the EuroQol 5‐dimensions 5‐level (EQ‐5D‐5L) score. The association between the DRQOL scores and each item was analyzed using multivariable logistic regression, path analysis, and a cross‐lagged panel model.ResultsIn the baseline cross‐sectional analysis, DRQOL scores at the ≥75th percentile of the cohort were associated with protein intake (odds ratio [OR] 2.18; 95% confidence intervals [CIs]: 1.20, 3.96), frailty (OR: 0.14; 95% CIs: 0.06, 0.33), and having a full EQ‐5D‐5L score (OR: 2.37; 95% CIs: 1.33, 4.21). In the path analysis, the DRQOL score was directly related to the EQ‐5D‐5L score and indirectly related via protein intake and the KCL score (standardized direct effect: 0.08, standardized indirect effect: 0.11). In the cross‐lagged panel model, DRQOL scores at baseline were indirectly positively associated with EQ‐5D‐5L scores at 1 year (standardized direct effect: −0.06, standardized indirect effect: 0.23).ConclusionsThe DRQOL in patients with osteoporosis may be directly and indirectly related to the HRQOL via protein intake and frailty. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2025; 25: 243–250.
Spiky Metropolitan Landscapes: An Urbanometric Analysis of Growing Agglomerations
Authors: Elburz Zeynep , Kourtit Karima , Nijkamp Peter 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe spatial configuration of urban systems has garnered significant interest from various disciplines, including urban planners, economists, and ecologists, due to its interconnectedness with various aspects of sustainable development. Research on urban form suggests a departure from the conventional model of a gradually declining density gradient from the city center, giving way to a “spiky” urban landscape characterized by a heterogeneous polycentric pattern. This study aims to examine the recently emerging spiky structure of an urban agglomeration and its determinants, providing insights into the potential prospects of cities. We adopt a new quantitative modeling approach inspired by spatial econometrics and coined here ‘urbanometrics’. By utilizing and testing spatial dependence urbanometric models, we seek to elucidate the factors driving these changes, with a specific focus on pluriform urban sprawl in the Mediterranean region, specifically the Izmir city‐region. The findings indicate that since the early 2000s, the Izmir city‐region has experienced simultaneous decentralization and the emergence of multiple centers, with sharp differences. Furthermore, the results demonstrate that the expansion of highway infrastructure, population growth, and existing convertible (agricultural or forest) land contribute to urban sprawl and the emergence of a “spiky” urban landscape.
The correlation between discrepancies in clinical and pathological T stages and overall survival in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma: Analysis of the hospital‐based cancer registry data in Japan
Authors: Shiga Masanobu , Nagumo Yoshiyuki , Kojo Kosuke , Kandori Shuya , Takahashi Reo , Isoda Bunpei , Suzuki Shuhei , Hamada Kazuki , Tanuma Kozaburo , Nitta Satoshi , Hoshi Akio , Negoro Hiromitsu , Mathis Bryan J. , Okuyama Ayako , Nishiyama Hiroyuki 
Published: January 2025

ObjectiveOur study assessed the correlation between discrepancies in clinical and pathological T stages and overall survival (OS) in patients with upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), including renal pelvis (UCP) and ureter (UCU) carcinoma, treated with radical surgery.MethodsWe utilized data from the Japanese Hospital‐Based Cancer Registry (HBCR) to identify UTUC cases (n = 2376), consisting of UCP cases (n = 1196) and UCU cases (n = 1180), diagnosed with cTa‐3N0M0 between 2012 and 2013. All cases were histologically confirmed and treated solely with radical surgery, excluding any chemotherapy or radiotherapy. We investigated the correlation between stage classification discrepancies and OS.ResultsAmong UCP and UCU patients, cT2N0M0 had the highest discrepancy rates between clinical and pathological stages (68% and 51%), while cT3N0M0 had the lowest (21% and 20%). Among UCP and UCU patients with cTa/is/1N0M0, those with up‐staging showed significantly worse OS compared to same‐staging (HR 1.7 and 2.5, p = 0.001 and <0.001, respectively). In UCU patients with cT2N0M0, the 5‐year OS rates were 41.9% for up‐staging, 63.7% for same‐staging, and 76.4% for down‐staging, with significantly worse survival in the up‐staged group. Among UCP and UCU patients with cT3N0M0, the 5‐year OS rates were 29.3% and 7.7% for those with up‐staging, 53.7% and 30.6% for those with same staging, and 79.6% and 65.4% for those with down‐staging.ConclusionUsing a large real‐world cohort, we found stage discrepancies to be a significant independent prognostic factor in non‐metastatic UTUC patients. Treatment should be carefully selected, considering T‐staging discrepancies and prognosis.
Role of violence exposure on altruistic behavior and grit among emergency nurses in rural hospitals
Authors: Atta Mohamed Hussein Ramadan , Elsayed Shimmaa Mohamed , El‐Gazar Heba Emad , Abdelhafez Naglaa Gamal Eldien , Zoromba Mohamed Ali 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAimTo explore the effect of violence exposure on altruistic behavior and grit among emergency nurses in 103‐bed emergency departments in rural hospitals in Egypt.BackgroundWorkplace violence is a pervasive issue in emergency departments. Nurses in rural hospitals, facing limited resources and isolation, may be even more vulnerable to the adverse effects of workplace violence. Altruism, characterized by a selfless concern for the well‐being of others, and grit, known as persistence and dedication toward long‐term aspirations, are fundamental attributes that significantly influence the quality of care nurses provide. In high‐stress environments like emergency departments, these qualities are essential for maintaining patient safety and well‐being; the presence of workplace violence can compromise these vital attributes.MethodA descriptive correlational design was undertaken in the intensive care units of rural hospitals. The research utilized three measurements: the workplace place violence questionnaire, the Short Grit Scale, and the altruistic behaviors scale.FindingsReporting of incidence, mitigation strategies, and the impact of violence are inversely related to altruism and grit. Altruism and grit were positively correlated. The regression indicates that while altruism is high, factors like mitigation strategies, years of experience, and perceived risk contribute negatively to altruistic behaviors.Implications for nursing practice, nursing, and health policyThis research underscores the significance of assessing personal assets and their relation to violence exposure. It highlights a critical need for resilience‐building initiatives that empower nurses to build both altruism and grit among nurses while addressing the impact of workplace violence. In addition, nursing policies should include specific provisions for their protection, such as adjusting shift patterns to reduce their exposure to high‐risk periods, ensuring adequate staffing levels, and implementing buddy systems.
Impact of enhanced ferroelectric polarization through La doping on photovoltaic properties of BiFeO3 thin films on HOPG
Authors: Ahn Yoonho , Son Jong Yeog 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBiFeO3 (BFO) thin films are well‐known for their multiferroic and photovoltaic properties, driving extensive research into potential applications. Highly ordered pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) substrates, with a graphene‐like surface structure, provide an ideal platform for assessing the impact of graphene electrodes. This study investigates the photovoltaic properties of ITO/BFO/HOPG devices with La‐doped BFO thin films at concentrations of 5, 10, and 15 mol%. The polycrystalline BFO thin films exhibited a preferential (111) orientation, with the 10 mol% La‐doped thin films demonstrating optimal crystallinity and the highest remanent polarization of 50.8 µC/cm2. Photovoltaically, the 5 mol% La‐doped BFO thin film exhibited an open‐circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.46 V and the highest short‐circuit current (Jsc) of 0.38 mA/cm2. The 10 mol% La‐doped BFO thin film achieved the highest Voc of 0.57 V with a Jsc of 0.35 mA/cm2, likely because of enhanced ferroelectric polarization. In contrast, the 15 mol% La‐doped BFO thin film showed a reduced band gap but diminished photovoltaic performance. The minimal variation in the band gap (within 0.1 eV) suggests that the improved photovoltaic performance is primarily driven by increased polarization resulting from enhanced tetragonality.
Corpus Linguistics as a Research Method in Nursing: A Practical Approach to Analysing Language Data
Authors: Bond Carmel 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTAimTo highlight the use of corpus linguistics for analysing language data and to provide a worked example of this approach in nursing research.DesignMethodology discussion paper.MethodsThis paper introduces corpus linguistics as a distinct approach to undertaking qualitative research in nursing. Examples are provided to illustrate how corpus linguistics can be applied to explore contemporary concepts in healthcare.ConclusionCorpus linguistics offers a structured, robust alternative to traditional qualitative analysis. When combined with critical social theory, it is ideal for exploring power dynamics and discourse, making it a valuable approach for nursing and healthcare related research.Implications for NursingNurse researchers often work with large amounts of textual data. Corpus linguistics provides a rigorous framework for analysing such data sets, which can be used for various studies.ImpactCorpus linguistics analytics can enhance nursing research by uncovering language use patterns that can help generate knowledge to inform nursing practice and policy development.Patient or Public ContributionNone.
Nurses Caring for ICU Patients With Intellectual Developmental Disabilities in the United States: An Interpretivist Narrative Analysis Using Western Story Arcs
Authors: Watson Adrianna Lorraine , Sutton‐Clark Gabby , Prescott Sara 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundUnderstanding ICU nurses' experiences in caring for patients with intellectual developmental disabilities is crucial. Insights can inform supportive measures and training programs to enhance nurse well‐being and patient population‐specific outcomes.ObjectiveThe primary objective of this study was to explore and understand the lived experiences of nurses caring for patients with intellectual developmental disabilities.DesignThis narrative study employed a research design focusing on ICU nurse storytelling. Registered nurses from ICU settings (n = 49) in the United States participated. Data were collected from January 2024 through April 2024 via semi‐structured interviews over an online audiovisual recorded platform. Transcripts were analysed using Christopher Booker's theory of the seven basic plots (Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, The Quest, Voyage and Return, Comedy, Tragedy, and Rebirth) to identify emerging themes in the data.ResultsStory arcs revealed each type of narrative arc apart from comedy, suggesting that ICU nurse experiences of caring for patients with IDD are widely varied and encompass a full range of human expression and experience. Themes spanning these arcs included (1) The Journey of Revisioning ICU Care and (2) Finding Strength to Champion Patient Rights. Findings suggest that ICU nurses consistently experienced the key elements in Finding Strength to Champion Patient Rights but that the key elements of The Journey of Revisioning ICU Care were less widely experienced.ConclusionTailored support and training programs can enhance nurses' ability to provide effective care to this patient population. Insights hold practical implications for nursing education, clinical practice, and policy development.Relevance to Clinical PracticeFindings suggest additional training for nurses will benefit patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction. Through exploring unique challenges and emotional burdens faced by nurses, healthcare organisations can develop supportive measures that foster a more caring and effective healing environment. Policy changes can lead to improved patient outcomes, greater nurse satisfaction, and a more inclusive healthcare system that recognises and addresses the needs of vulnerable populations.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contribution. This study focused on the lived experiences of ICU nurses rather than direct patient or public involvement. The research design and data collection were centred on professional narratives from nursing staff, which did not necessitate input from patients or the public for the objectives set forth.
Aging With Long‐Term Physical Disabilities and Its Implications for Nursing: A Scoping Review
Authors: Park Seeun , Thomas Nicole , Ersig Anne , Bratzke Lisa 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTAimTo synthesise literature on the aging characteristics of people with long‐term physical disabilities and inform future nursing research, education, practice and health policy.DesignScoping review.Data SourceLiterature searches were performed in the CINAHL, PubMed, and PsycINFO databases in April 2024.MethodsA systematic scoping review was conducted, beginning with the initial screening of titles and abstracts, followed by full‐text analysis. Eligibility criteria focused on the population (people with long‐term physical disabilities), concept (biopsychosocial characteristics of aging), context (individual/population‐level) and publications from 2000 to 2024. Selected articles underwent thematic analysis.ResultsOf the 814 identified articles, 31 met the inclusion criteria, from which 8 themes emerged. Physically, people with long‐term physical disabilities experience accelerated aging, increased secondary conditions and a heightened falls risk. Psychologically, they exhibit both negative affectivity and resilience, alongside psychological growth. Socially, they encounter persistent barriers, leading to socioeconomic disadvantages, notably in education, employment, income and transportation.ConclusionThis review provides a comprehensive understanding of the biopsychosocial aging characteristics of people with long‐term physical disabilities, elucidating their diverse experiences and adaptations throughout their life course.ImplicationsFuture research should focus on understanding the multidimensional aging trajectory of this population longitudinally and identifying factors related to accelerated aging to develop tailored interventions at optimal time points to improve their aging experience. Increased attention to nursing education and training in disability‐cultural competence is required to alleviate attitudinal barriers in healthcare services. Policy efforts must enhance disability data justice and improve transportation accessibility.ImpactThe study highlights that people with long‐term physical disabilities may have less optimal aging experiences, findings that could guide development of nursing interventions and changes to policy designed to enhance their well‐being.Reporting MethodThis review adheres to the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews and the Joanna Briggs Institute's scoping reviews guideline.Patient or Public ContributionNone.
The Nursing Staff's Understandings of Spiritual Care in an Oncology Clinic in 2003 and 2023: A Mixed Method Longitudinal Study
Authors: Lundmark Mikael 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTAim(s)To explore the understandings of spiritual care among nursing staff at an Swedish oncology clinic, with a special focus on changes over time.DesignQualitative, longitudinal, descriptive design.MethodsA questionnaire‐based replication study conducted in 2003 (N = 68) and 2023 (N = 47), comparative and thematic analysis.ResultsThe thematic analysis generated four main themes in 2023: (i) Relate to the whole person—spiritual care as an approach, (ii) enable an atmosphere of humanity and security around the patient—spiritual care as a nursing intervention, (iii) enable the patient to live out their spirituality or practice their religion—spiritual care that focuses on practical aspects directly linked to practising a religion and (iv) awareness of the importance of one's own approach to spiritual care—spiritual care that focuses on the personal qualities of the caregiver. Compared with 2003, there are many similarities but also some differences: the importance of one's own approach is more emphasised in 2023, and there is an increased awareness that nursing interventions can be different depending on who the patient is and who the caregiver is; spiritual care is more clearly characterised by an effort to relate to the whole person and the understanding of what can/should be included in the framework of spiritual care is broader.ConclusionThe concept of ‘spiritual care’ can change over time and can depend on societal changes.Implications for the Profession and/or Patient CareWhen studying understandings of the concept of ‘spiritual care’ in a nursing context or evaluating studies on the topic, the stability of the concept of ‘spiritual care’ over time should be accounted for.Reporting MethodWhen applicable: SRQR.Patient or Public ContributionNone.
The intergenerational impact of mothers and fathers on children's word reading development
Authors: Grande Germán , Amland Tonje , van Bergen Elsje , Melby‐Lervåg Monica , Lervåg Arne 
Published: January 2025

BackgroundNumerous studies have investigated the associations between the home literacy environment (HLE) and children's word reading skills. However, these associations may partly reflect shared genetic factors since parents provide both the reading environment and their child's genetic predisposition to reading. Hence, the relationship between the HLE and children's reading is genetically confounded. To address this, parents' reading abilities have been suggested as a covariate, serving as a proxy for genetic transmission. The few studies that have incorporated this covariate control have made no distinction between the HLE reported by each parent or controlled for different skills in parents and children. We predicted children's reading development over time by the reading abilities of both parents as covariates and both parents' self‐reported HLE as predictors.MethodsWe analyzed data from 242 unrelated children, 193 mothers, and 144 fathers. Children's word reading was assessed in Grades 1 and 3, and parents' word reading was assessed on a single occasion. Predictors of children's reading development included literacy resources and shared reading activities.ResultsChildren's reading in Grade 3 was predicted by mothers' engagement in reading activities and by literacy resources at home, even after controlling for the genetic proxy of parental reading abilities. The longitudinal rate of change from Grades 1 to 3 was not associated with the HLE or parental reading.ConclusionsOur finding that parental reading skills predicted children's word reading beyond children's initial word reading underscores the importance of considering genetic confounding in research on the home environment. Beyond parental reading abilities, children's skills were predicted by literacy resources in the home and by how often mothers engage in reading activities with their children. This suggests true environmental effects.