bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Intelligent careers of a resilient mobile workforce: Edu‐immigrants
Authors: Schlosser Francine , Lam Duncan , Kerr Gerry 
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACTWe extend the intelligent career framework to support a rapidly expanding nascent and mobile workforce: edu‐immigrants. Edu‐immigrants undertake international post‐secondary education for the purpose of remaining and working in a new country. Interviews were conducted with community stakeholders, which informed the development of a cross‐sectional open‐ended survey of 374 edu‐immigrants. The more resilient relied upon their own coping strategies to seek permanent settlement and career aid. They were challenged by a lack of a perceived legitimate stake and few key “knowing whom” contacts. Universities and community can facilitate the establishment of supportive social and professional networks for edu‐immigrants. Our findings contribute by providing new knowledge about the universality of the intelligent career in the context of international education and immigration.
Thermal conductivity prediction in air plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings containing multifarious defects
Authors: Zhao Xiaohui , Zhao Meng , Ren Xiaorui , Zheng Yixin , Xing Yan , Yang Jun , Wang Min , Wan Chunlei , Pan Wei 
Published: April 2021

AbstractAir plasma sprayed yttria‐stabilized zirconia thermal barrier coatings are widely applied in gas turbines and aviation engines, which usually contain multifarious and multiscale defects, such as pores, cracks, and amorphous layers. They all significantly lower the thermal conductivity of the coating but in drastically different ways depending on their morphologies and orientations. Establishing an accurate correlation between the microstructure and the thermal conductivity requires not only a precise separation and estimation of different kinds of defects but also a reasonable mathematic model to describe their effect on thermal conductivity. In this research, cross‐section ion polishing and image analysis were chosen as a reliable assembly for characterizing multifarious defects of porous coatings, which was almost undamaged compared with the traditionally mechanical polishing. The effect of different microscale defects on the thermal conductivity was respectively and quantitatively studied to build a mathematical model. A thermal resistance induced by amorphous layers was introduced into the model, which was found to have a linear relationship with the amorphous layer concentration. It was also found a linear relationship between the amorphous layer concentration and the spraying times. The predicted thermal conductivity of porous coatings by multifarious‐defect‐concerned model fits the data measured using the steady heat flow method very well. This research confirms the applicability of image‐analysis‐based modeling as a simple, reliable, and versatile method for thermal conductivity prediction of porous coating systems.
Surface functionalization of bioactive glasses and hydroxyapatite with polyphenols from organic red grape pomace
Authors: Riccucci Giacomo , Cazzola Martina , Ferraris Sara , Gobbo Virginia Alessandra , Miola Marta , Bosso Antonella , Örlygsson Gissur , Ng Chuen How , Verné Enrica , Spriano Silvia 
Published: April 2021

AbstractAn extract of polyphenols was obtained from organic red grape pomace, chemically analyzed, and used for functionalization of two bioactive glasses and porous hydroxyapatite. Functionalization is effective on hydroxyapatite and the bioactive glass with higher surface reactivity with a different grafting mechanism. Grafting does not inhibit redox and radical scavenging activity of polyphenols. The grafted polyphenols make a continuous layer with an almost complete surface coverage. Polyphenols are released with different kinetics according to the mechanism of grafting and maintain their redox activity. A homogeneous thin layer of polyphenols is still firmly grafted on both substrates after 28 days of soaking and it still maintains radical scavenging activity. The functionalized samples can be sterilized by gamma irradiation.
The Human Side of COVID‐19
Authors: Simon Robert A. , Michael Judge Dan H. , Lucero Judge Katherine L. , DeAngelis Judge Guido A. 
Published: April 2021

AbstractThe COVID‐19 pandemic has had, and continues to have, a broad, deep, and pervasive impact on our lives, our work, and how our justice system functions. While it is easy to contemplate the “system” as a massive behemoth that is impervious, impersonal, and impenetrable, the truth is that the “system” is made up of people. The men and women whose work is the building blocks of the justice system are individuals, each with their own narrative, experience, perspective, and role in the administration of justice. To understand the system and the impact of COVID‐19, it is essential to understand the stories of those who work in the system. This article presents the individual and human stories of four professionals whose professional lives are a part of the justice system. Each of these professionals tells their personal story of COVID‐19 and reflects on how the pandemic affected them and their approach to the work that they do.
Family‐Centered Practice in Adult Treatment Courts: What Can We Learn from the Family Treatment Court Best Practice Standards?
Authors: Lloyd Sieger Margaret H. , Cohen Jeri B. , Nano Xholina 
Published: April 2021

AbstractEstimates suggest that upwards of 50% of participants in adult treatment courts (ATC) are parents. Previous studies point to negative impacts of unmet parenting needs on substance use treatment and criminal justice outcomes, and that family‐centered practices such as parenting classes substantially reduce recidivism among ATC participants. Judges and team members interested in adopting family‐centered practices in their ATC program may be unsure where to begin. One recent source of information regarding evidence‐based, family‐centered practices in treatment court settings is the Family Treatment Court (FTC) Best Practice Standards. The FTC Standards suggest adopting a family‐centered mission, expanding partnerships with child‐ and family‐serving agencies, discussing parenting and family roles during hearings, implementing family‐centered case management, and considering the effect of therapeutic responses on children and families. Building on the ATC Standards, the flexibility inherent in voluntary court programs, and existing community partnerships creates a pathway toward family‐centered practice in criminal settings.
Propensity score‐matched analysis of endoscopic resection for recurrent colorectal neoplasms: A pilot study
Authors: Ohmori Masayasu , Yamasaki Yasushi , Iwagami Hiroyoshi , Nakahira Hiroko , Matsuura Noriko , Shichijo Satoki , Maekawa Akira , Kanesaka Takashi , Yamamoto Sachiko , Higashino Koji , Uedo Noriya , Ishihara Ryu , Okada Hiroyuki , Takeuchi Yoji 
Published: April 2021

AbstractBackground and AimLocal residual/recurrent colorectal lesions after endoscopic resection (ER) are difficult to treat with conventional ER. Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (UEMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are reportedly effective. We investigated the appropriate indications of ESD and UEMR for recurrent colorectal lesions.MethodsThis single‐center, retrospective, observational study was conducted at a tertiary cancer institute. Patients who underwent UEMR or ESD for residual/recurrent colorectal lesions after ER from October 2013 to February 2019 were enrolled. Propensity score matching was performed between the UEMR and ESD groups to compare the clinical characteristics, treatment, and outcomes.ResultsIn total, 30 UEMRs and 21 ESDs were performed. Median (range) diameter of the lesions was 8 mm (2–22 mm) in UEMR and 15 mm (2–58 mm) in ESD. Median procedure time in UEMR was significantly shorter than that of ESD (4 min [2–15 min] vs 70 min [17–193 min], P < 0.001). En bloc and complete resection rates of ESD were significantly higher than that of UEMR (73% vs 100%, 41% vs 81%, respectively). No adverse events occurred with UEMR, but there were two cases (10%) of delayed perforation with ESD. Neither group reported recurrence after treatment. Propensity score‐matched cases showed significantly shorter procedure time and hospitalization period in UEMR than in ESD.ConclusionsThe outcomes of UEMR and ESD were comparable. UEMR could be a useful salvage therapy for small local residual/recurrent colorectal lesions after ER with shorter procedure time and hospitalization period.
Comparison of the psychosocial impact of acne in adolescents and adults; body satisfaction, self‐esteem, and quality of life
Authors: Özkesici Kurt Birgül 
Published: April 2021

AbstractBackgroundDermatological diseases, including acne vulgaris, have significant psychosocial effects on patients.AimsTo compare body satisfaction, self‐esteem, and quality of life (QoL) in adolescents and adults with acne.MethodsA total of 192 acne patients (132 female, 60 male; aged 19.42 ± 3.50 years) were included in the study. Global Acne Grading System, Rosenberg Self‐Esteem Scale (RSES), Turkish Acne Quality of Life Index (TAQoLI), and Body Cathexis Scale (BCS) were used. The patients were divided into two groups: under 20 years old (adolescents) and 20 years and above (adults).ResultsThe mean RSES score was found as 19.49 ± 5.11, the mean BCS score was 143.95 ± 20.92 and the mean TAQoLI score was 23.44 ± 10.02. There was no difference between adolescents and adults in terms of the mean value of the RSES score, TAQoLI score, and BCS score (p > 0.05). But, the proportion of those whose RSES score is below 15 is higher in patients under 20 years of age (28%) than patients aged 20 and over (14%) (p < 0.05). Linear regression analysis revealed that the most important determinant of body satisfaction was self‐esteem (β = 0.287,p < 0.05), the most important determinants of self‐esteem were body satisfaction (β = 0.208,p < 0.05), QoL (β = −0.398,p < 0.001), and education level (β = 0.245,p = 0.007) and, one of the most important determinant of QoL was self‐esteem (β = −0.403,p < 0.001).ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that acne vulgaris negatively affects an individual's body satisfaction, self‐esteem, and QoL. The psychosocial burden of acne is as significant for adults as for adolescents. Body satisfaction, self‐esteem, and QoL are in interaction with each other.
Exosomes derived from human adipose tissue‐derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of dupilumab‐related facial redness in patients with atopic dermatitis: A report of two cases
Authors: Park Kui Young , Han Hye Sung , Park Jae Wan , Kwon Hyuck Hoon , Park Gyeong‐Hun , Seo Seong Jun 
Published: April 2021

AbstractBackgroundAtopic dermatitis is a chronic, pruritic, and inflammatory dermatosis that affects approximately 20% of children and 10% of adults worldwide. Dupilumab facial redness is gaining attention as additional cases are coming to light in the medical literature.Objectives and methodsExosomes are nano‐sized vesicles that are constantly released by almost all cells. They can travel between cells and transport their cargo (lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids), making them a possible cell‐free therapeutic option for various diseases. Herein, we investigated whether topical application of human adipose tissue‐derived mesenchymal stem cell‐derived exosomes could reduce dupilumab facial redness in patients with severe atopic dermatitis.ResultsTwo patients with atopic dermatitis and refractory dupilumab facial redness were successfully treated with electroporation‐assisted topical application of human adipose tissue‐derived mesenchymal stem cell‐derived exosomes. Six repeated sessions of treatment, with an interval of 1 week between each session, led to marked improvement in erythematous facial lesions.ConclusionsWe suggest that human adipose tissue‐derived mesenchymal stem cell‐derived exosomes may serve as an effective agent in the management of dupilumab facial redness. However, further controlled studies with a larger number of patients are necessary to confirm the efficacy and safety of this agent, as well as the optimal treatment protocol.
A case of total hysterectomy due to massive maternal bleeding immediately after fetoscopic laser surgery for twin‐twin transfusion syndrome
Authors: Murata Susumu , Matsumoto Ryo , Nishimura Hirotake , Moriya Takuya , Shimoya Koichiro , Sugino Norihiro 
Published: April 2021

AbstractTwin‐twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) complicates approximately 10% of monochorionic twin pregnancies and is associated with almost 90% mortality if left untreated. Fetoscopic laser photocoagulation (FLP) is the first‐line therapy for TTTS, and an overall twin survival rate of 75% and at least one survival rate of 90% have been established. We report a case of TTTS complicated with bleeding from the uterine wall by inserting the procedure after FLP. The patient consequently underwent emergency caesarean section. The bleeding was uncontrollable due to atonic bleeding and emergency hysterectomy was performed. To detect the possibility of amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), biochemical blood samples demonstrated that there was no inflow of fetal ingredients in blood vessels of uterine tissue. There was no evidence of damage to any specific vessels by histopathological staining. These findings indicated that the cause of massive bleeding was unlikely to have been AFE. It was concluded that atonic bleeding was likely caused by uncontrollable hemorrhage from an injury lesion where an endoscope had been inserted.
SARS‐CoV‐2 infections amongst personnel providing home care services for older persons in Stockholm, Sweden
Authors: Hassan S. S. , Seigerud Å. , Abdirahman R. , Arroyo Mühr L. S. , Nordqvist Kleppe S. , Pin E. , Månberg A. , Hober S. , Nilsson P. , Engstrand L. , Miriam Elfström K. , Blomqvist J. , Conneryd Lundgren K. , Dillner J. 
Published: April 2021

AbstractBackgroundIn Sweden, home care services is a major external contact for older persons.MethodsFive home care service companies in Stockholm, Sweden, enrolled 405 employees to a study including serum IgG to SARS‐CoV‐2 and SARS‐CoV‐2 virus in throat swabs.Results20.1% (81/403) of employees were seropositive, about twice as many as in a simultaneously enrolled reference population (healthcare workers entirely without patient contact, n = 3671; 9.7% seropositivity). 13/379 employees (3.4%) had a current infection (PCR positivity). Amongst these, 5 were also seropositive and 3 were positive with low amounts of virus. High amounts of virus and no antibodies (a characteristic for presymptomatic COVID‐19) were present in 5 employees (1.3%).ConclusionsPersonnel providing home services for older persons appear to be a risk group for SARS‐CoV‐2. Likely presymptomatic employees can be readily identified by screening. Increased protection of employees and of the older persons they serve is warranted.
The Covid‐19 containment effects of public health measures: A spatial difference‐in‐differences approach
Authors: Kosfeld Reinhold , Mitze Timo , Rode Johannes , Wälde Klaus 
Published: April 2021

AbstractThe paper studies the containment effects of public health measures to curb the spread of Covid‐19 during the first wave of the pandemic in spring 2020 in Germany. To identify the effects of six compound sets of public health measures, we employ a spatial difference‐in‐differences approach. We find that contact restrictions, mandatory wearing of face masks and closure of schools substantially contributed to flattening the infection curve. The significance of the impact of restaurant closure does not prove to be robust. No incremental effect is evidenced for closure of establishments and the shutdown of nonessential retail stores.
The Impact of State Farm to School Procurement Incentives on School Purchasing Decisions
Authors: Long Abigail B. , Jablonski Becca B. R. , Costanigro Marco , Frasier W. M. 
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACTBACKGROUNDThe most recent Farm to School (FTS) Census reported that of the 42% of US schools that participate in FTS, 77% procure food locally. In 2019, Colorado joined many other states in passing legislation that provides per‐meal incentives for purchasing local foods. However, little is known about how these incentives impact procurement decisions of school Food Service Directors (FSDs), and purported benefits of FTS cannot accrue without additional local purchases by school FSDs.METHODSWe constructed a unique, primary dataset of fresh fruit and vegetable purchases from 18 months of school invoices in 3 Northern Colorado school districts and parameterized an optimization model that mimics FSD decisions. Subsequently, we simulated how procurement is impacted by local food reimbursements.RESULTSAssuming 2017 and 2018 purchasing behavior, at $0.05 per meal reimbursement, FSDs would increase fresh fruit and vegetable purchasing by 11‐12% in August‐October, but by only 0‐1% in November‐December, likely due to seasonality constraints.CONCLUSIONSWhile an increase in FTS procurement was expected, the magnitude of the potential increase when aligned with the Colorado growing season is notable. This work underscores that adequately funded reimbursement‐based FTS policies can increase FTS procurement without disrupting normal cost‐minimizing purchasing behavior.
Impact of School Nurse Ratios and Health Services on Selected Student Health and Education Outcomes: North Carolina, 2011‐2016
Authors: Best Nakia C. , Nichols Ann O. , Waller Anna E. , Zomorodi Meg , Pierre‐Louis Bosny , Oppewal Sonda , Travers Debbie 
Published: April 2021

AbstractBackgroundDetermination of adequate school nurse staffing is a complex process. School nurse‐to‐student ratios and the health services school nurses provide to students should be considered. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of North Carolina school nurse‐to‐student ratios and school nurse health services on the health and education outcomes (eg, absences, grades, self‐management) of students receiving services for asthma and diabetes.MethodsThis study of all 115 school districts in North Carolina used the Annual School Health Services Report Survey from 2011 to 2016. Descriptive statistics for health services, programs and outcomes, and generalized linear modeling were used to estimate the association of ratios and health services with asthma and diabetes outcomes.ResultsBy the 2015‐2016 school year, the average ratio decreased to 1:1086 in North Carolina public schools. Annually, 100,187 students received services for asthma, 3832 students received services for type 1 diabetes, and 913 students received services for type 2 diabetes. Lower ratios and nurse health services were associated with improved student outcomes, including decreased absences (p = .05), improved grades (p = .05), and student self‐management of their health condition (p = .05).ConclusionsLower school nurse‐to‐student ratios and services were associated with improvements in students' health and education outcomes.
An International Comparison of Factors Related to Long Work Hours1
Authors: Kanai Atsuko , Laurence Gregory A. , Sakata Kiriko , Fujimoto Tetsushi , Yamaguchi Hiroyuki , Takai Jiro , Suzuki Atsuko , Tak Jinkook 
Published: April 2021

AbstractThis study aimed to examine psychosocial factors related to working long hours, which causes depression, anxiety, and so forth, including karoshi [work to death]. In particular, the issue of working very long hours and its impacts on employees is seen as an urgent issue in Japan, and by clarifying the factors associated with this phenomenon, we aim to contribute to efforts to identify appropriate mitigation measures. We proposed a model of factors related to long work hours from multiple perspectives, and tested it in six countries: China, Finland, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Data were collected via a web‐based questionnaire survey. Results of hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that organizational level variables were related to work hours in all six countries, but individual level variables were related to work hours only in the United States. In addition, only in Japan did the maintenance dimension of leadership affect the extension of working hours. Organization level factors, rather than job or individual level factors, should be considered when establishing measures to prevent employees from working excessively long hours.
A Decade Review of Single‐Case Graph Construction in the Field of Learning Disabilities
Authors: Peltier Corey , Morano Stephanie , Shin Mikyung , Stevenson Nathan , McKenna John W. 
Published: April 2021

AbstractSingle‐case research designs (SCRDs) are rigorous methods used to investigate the effects of interventions on socially important outcomes. A hallmark of SCRDs is repeated measurement of observable behavior presented in time‐series graphs. The construction of time‐series graphs can inflate Type I or Type II errors made via visual analysis. In the current investigation, we included all SCRDs published in four flagship journals in the field of learning disabilities (Journal of Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Quarterly, Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, Journal of Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal) over the last decade. A total of 47 studies including 315 graphs were included. Our findings suggest that ordinate scaling was appropriate across a majority of graphs; graphs, however, did not adhere to recommendations for x:y ratio or DPPXYR.
Conversion from Aranesp® to NESP® in dialysis patients—Exploration of dosing strategies and the feasibility of extending the dosing interval
Authors: Mok Maggie M. Y. , Kwan Lorraine P. Y. , Chan Gary C. W. , Ma Maggie K. M. , Wang Angela Y. M. , Yap Desmond Y. H. , Choy Cindy B. Y. , Tang Sydney C. W. , Chan Tak Mao 
Published: April 2021

AbstractAimDarbepoetin alpha is available as Aranesp® and NESP®, which differ in the inactive component and maximum dose‐strength of prefilled syringes. We conducted an observational cohort study to investigate optimal conversion strategies and the feasibility of extending dosing intervals with higher‐dose preparations in dialysis patients converting from Aranesp® to NESP®.MethodsAdult dialysis patients on Aranesp® with stable haemoglobin of 9–12 g/dL were converted to NESP® at the same monthly total dose according to one of three conversion regimens. Group A included patients on ≤80 mcg/month of Aranesp® who converted with dosing regimen unchanged. Group B patients converted to NESP® with extended dosing intervals using higher individual dose preparations. Group C were patients on 100 mcg Aranesp® who converted to NESP® 120 mcg with extended dosing intervals. Patients were observed for 6 months.ResultsFifty patients were included. All 24 Group A patients maintained stable haemoglobin. In Group B, 10 patients (50%) maintained stable haemoglobin with extension of dosing interval from 1.04 ± 0.14 to 3.03 ± 1.28 weeks. Factors associated with success in extending dosing interval included a lower prevalence of cardiovascular disease and a higher Kt/Vurea in peritoneal dialysis patients. Four patients (80%) in Group C maintained stable haemoglobin after conversion to NESP® 120 mcg with extended dosing interval. The use of NESP® 120 mcg was well tolerated, and was associated with reduced patient‐reported pain score and 38% reduction of drug cost.ConclusionDialysis patients on Aranesp® can be successfully converted to NESP® and the dosing interval can be extended successfully in a significant proportion of patients, which could reduce discomfort and drug cost.