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The development of Emirati university students' intercultural sensitivity
Authors: Deveci Tanju , Elgamal Glenda , Dalton David , Langille Donald John 
Published: December 2021

PurposeThis study investigated the effects of an intercultural communication (IC) course on Emirati university students' intercultural sensitivity (IS).Design/methodology/approachThe participants were 89 Emirati students. The course required student involvement in a variety of tasks and activities, both inside and outside the classroom. The development of the students' IS was tracked using two instruments: the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS) and a reflective writing task.FindingsThe difference between the students' overall pre-test and post-test scores was at a statistically significant level. The data from the reflective writing papers showed that the course developed the students' IS with a particular effect on their awareness of other cultures, barriers to effective communication and self-confidence.Originality/valueIn an increasingly globalized world, the findings of this study highlight the importance of a course designed to enhance university students' IS and therefore intercultural competence. They also indicate the need for more experiential learning to bridge in-class and out-of-class experiences which facilitate the development of students' intercultural competence.
Measurement and inversion strategies for 3‐D resistivity surveys with vector arrays
Authors: Loke Meng Heng , Wilkinson Paul B. , Gance Julien , Malet Jean‐Philippe , Truffert Catherine , Leite Orlando 
Published: December 2021

ABSTRACTThree‐dimensional geoelectrical surveys are widely used to map the subsurface in areas with complex geology. Field survey methods using the offset pole–dipole and dipole–dipole arrays have been proposed to map large areas efficiently. However, it has been found that negative apparent resistivity values are sometimes encountered in areas with large resistivity contrasts, particularly when large offsets between the current electrodes and potential dipoles are used. The vector array configuration that makes two measurements of the electric field at each station with two potential dipoles at right angles avoids this problem. The combined potential measured at the two dipoles is independent of the orientation the current electrodes to the receiver station. The amplitude of the vector apparent resistivity value is always positive. A commonly used configuration is to lay out the current and potential electrodes along alternating parallel lines. We examine the use of different offsets between the current electrodes and potential dipoles to improve the survey spatial resolution. A new inversion method using both the amplitude and direction of the vector array potentials is described to improve the resolution. Results from the inversion of a synthetic model data set and a field survey over a deep‐seated landslide are shown.
Natural plant fibers obtained from agricultural residue used as an ingredient in food matrixes or packaging materials: A review
Authors: Soleimanian Yasamin , Sanou Ibrahima , Turgeon Sylvie L. , Canizares Diego , Khalloufi Seddik 
Published: December 2021

AbstractEvery year, agrifood activities generate a large amount of plant byproducts, which have a low economical value. However, the valorization of these byproducts can contribute to increasing the intake of dietary fibers and reducing the environmental pollution. This review presents an overview of a wide variety of agricultural wastes applied in the formulation of different food products and sustainable packaging. In general, the incorporation of fibers into bakery, meat, and dairy products was successful, especially at a level of 10% or less. Fibers from a variety of crops improved the consistency, texture, and stability of sauce formulations without affecting sensory quality. In addition, fiber fortification (0.01–6.4%) presented considerable advantages in terms of rheology, texture, melting behavior, and fat replacement of ice cream, but in some cases had a negative impact on color and mouthfeel. In the case of beverages, promising effects on texture, viscosity, stability, and appetite control were obtained by the addition of soluble dietary fibers from grains and fruits with small particle size. Biocomposites used in packaging benefited from reinforcing effects of various plant fiber sources, but the extent of modification depended on the matrix type, fiber pretreatment, and concentration. The information synthesized in this contribution can be used as a tool to screen and select the most promising fiber source, fiber concentration, and pretreatment for specific food applications and sustainable packaging.
Hearing assessment in Egyptian children with chronic renal failure on regular hemodialysis and renal transplantation children
Authors: Fadel Fatina I. , Yamamah Gamal Abdel Naser , Hasanin Rasha M. , Mostafa Eman A. , Abdalgeleel Shaimaa Abdalaleem , Salah Mohab M. , Galal Rasha E. E. , Abdel Mawla Mohamed A. 
Published: December 2021

AbstractIntroductionHearing impairment is frequent in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD). We aimed to assess the prevalence of hearing impairment in children on regular hemodialysis and renal transplantation.Materials and MethodsTransient‐evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs) has been done for 80 children on regular hemodialysis and 40 with renal transplant.ResultsIn hemodialysis group, TEOAEs showed that 53.8% children had hearing affection, it was significantly related to dialysis duration, dialysis adequacy, vascular access infection, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, and ototoxic drugs (p = 0.001, 0.037, 0.011, 0.004, 0.030, 0.007, and 0.044, respectively).In renal transplant group hearing impairment was 25%. There was significant relation with period of dialysis before transplantation and biopsy proved rejection (p = 0.008, <0.001, respectively).ConclusionHearing impairment is a common finding in ESRD patients. Thus audiological assessment must be done in these patients.
Nondestructive detection of total soluble solids in grapes using VMD‐RC and hyperspectral imaging
Authors: Xu Min , Sun Jun , Yao Kunshan , Wu Xiaohong , Shen Jifeng , Cao Yan , Zhou Xin 
Published: December 2021

AbstractTotal soluble solids (TSS) are one of the most essential attributes determining the quality and price of fruit. This study aimed to use hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and wavelength selection for nondestructive detection of TSS in grape. A novel method involving variational mode decomposition and regression coefficients (VMD‐RC) was proposed to select feature wavelengths. VMD was introduced to decompose the hyperspectral images data of samples with bands of (400.68–1001.61 nm) to get a series of feature components. Afterward, these components were processed separately using regression analysis to obtain the stability values of RC of each component. Finally, a filter‐based selection strategy was used to screen key wavelengths. The least squares support vector machine (LSSVM) and partial least squares (PLS) were constructed under full and feature wavelengths for predicting TSS. The VMD‐RC‐LSSVM model obtained the best prediction accuracy for TSS, withof 0.93, withof 0.6 %, withof 18.14 andof 3.69. The overall results indicated that the VMD‐RC algorithm can be used as an alternative to handle high‐dimensional hyperspectral images data, and HSI has great potential for nondestructive and rapid evaluation of quality attributes in fruit.Practical ApplicationTraditional methods of evaluating grape quality attributes are destructive, time‐consuming and laborious. Therefore, HSI was used to achieve rapid and nondestructive determination of TSS in grape. The results indicated that it was feasible to use HSI and variable selection for predicting TSS. It is of great significance to improve grape quality, guide postharvest handling and provide a valuable reference for noninvasively evaluating other internal attributes of fruit.
Optimization of barley flour and inulin addition for pasta formulation using mixture design approach
Authors: Zarroug Youkabed , Djebali Kais , Sfayhi Dorra , Khemakhem Maissa , Boulares Mouna , El Felah Mouldi , Mnasser Hassouna , Kharrat Mohamed 
Published: December 2021

AbstractThe aim of the present work was to optimize the formulation of a new functional pasta containing durum wheat semolina, whole barley flour, and inulin ingredients to enhance both the technological and textural properties of this product using the mixture design approach. Optimally formulated pasta with acceptable technological and textural properties as close as possible to those of control pasta was studied. The microstructure analysis of cooked and uncooked pasta was performed. Cox response trace plots revealed that the increasing amounts of whole barley flour and durum wheat semolina resulted in an increase in the cooking quality parameters and yellowness. However, pasta firmness was negatively influenced by inulin and whole barley flour addition. The ingredient composition of the optimally formulated pasta, which leads to the best technological and textural properties, was 94.8% durum wheat semolina, 3.7% whole barley flour, and 1.5% inulin. This optimal formulation had an optimal cooking time of 335.24 s, a swelling index of 2.15%, and a cooking loss of 10.44%. The firmness values and the color parameters were also satisfactory. The microstructure of the optimally formulated cooked pasta showed the presence of few not gelatinized starch granules incorporated into the protein matrix as compared to the control pasta.Practical ApplicationThree ingredients, durum wheat semolina, whole barley flour, and inulin, were used for the production of new functional pasta using a mixture design approach. The obtained optimally formulated pasta, with good technological and textural properties, was rich in several dietary fibers. This allows the application of whole barley flour and inulin in the cereal industry and can be of interest to the human diet.
Preoperative electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy‐guided one‐stage multiple‐dye localization for resection of subsolid nodules: A single‐center pilot study
Authors: Jeong Jong Hwan , Park Hyeongbin , Choi Chang‐Min , Oh Ju Hyun , Lee Geun Dong , Kim Dong Kwan , Hwang Hee Sang , Jang Se Jin , Oh Sang Young , Kim Mi Young , Ji Wonjun 
Published: December 2021

AbstractBackgroundElectromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB)‐guided transbronchial dye marking and video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is an emerging technique that enables successful resection of multiple small subsolid pulmonary nodules. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and safety of preoperative ENB‐guided transbronchial multiple dye localization for VATS resection of subsolid pulmonary nodules.MethodsAs a single‐center pilot study, we recruited patients with at least two small or subsolid pulmonary nodules. Multiple‐dye localization was performed by intraoperative ENB‐guided transbronchial injection of an indigo carmine dye. The patients underwent VATS for sublobar resection immediately after localization. The accuracy of ENB‐guided dye marking was checked.ResultsENB‐guided one‐stage multiple dye localization was conducted for 18 pulmonary nodules in seven patients between September 2018 and December 2019. The mean diameter of the pulmonary nodules was 9.3 mm (range, 4–18) and the mean distance from the pleura to pulmonary nodule was 6 mm (range, 1–17 mm). ENB‐guided transbronchial multiple dye localization was successfully performed in 94.4% (17/18), and the accuracy of ENB‐guided dye marking was 88.2% (15/17). When two nodules were not seen in intraoperative fields, anatomical sublobar resection was performed. There was no conversion to thoracotomy and operative mortalities. Among the seven patients, only one patient showed mild intrabronchial bleeding but stopped spontaneously. The changes in lung function after multiple wedge resections (−1.6% to 24.8%) were tolerable level.ConclusionsENB‐guided one‐stage transbronchial dye localization showed accurate and safe intraoperative identification of multiple subsolid pulmonary nodules. A large scale prospective clinical study is warranted.
Aerosol generation during general anesthesia is comparable to coughing: An observational clinical study
Authors: Oksanen Lotta‐Maria , Sanmark Enni , Sofieva Svetlana , Rantanen Noora , Lahelma Mari , Anttila Veli‐Jukka , Lehtonen Lasse , Atanasova Nina , Pesonen Eero , Geneid Ahmed , Hyvärinen Antti‐Pekka 
Published: December 2021

ABSTRACTBackgroundIntubation, laryngoscopy, and extubation are considered highly aerosol‐generating procedures, and additional safety protocols are used during COVID‐19 pandemic in these procedures. However, previous studies are mainly experimental and have neither analyzed staff exposure to aerosol generation in the real‐life operating room environment nor compared the exposure to aerosol concentrations generated during normal patient care. To assess operational staff exposure to potentially infectious particle generation during general anesthesia, we measured particle concentration and size distribution with patients undergoing surgery with Optical Particle Sizer.MethodsA single‐center observative multidisciplinary clinical study in Helsinki University Hospital with 39 adult patients who underwent general anesthesia with tracheal intubation. Mean particle concentrations during different anesthesia procedures were statistically compared with cough control data collected from 37 volunteers to assess the differences in particle generation.ResultsThis study measured 25 preoxygenations, 30 mask ventilations, 28 intubations, and 24 extubations. The highest total aerosol concentration of 1153 particles (p)/cm³ was observed during mask ventilation. Preoxygenations, mask ventilations, and extubations as well as uncomplicated intubations generated mean aerosol concentrations statistically comparable to coughing. It is noteworthy that difficult intubation generated significantly fewer aerosols than either uncomplicated intubation (p = .007) or coughing (p = 0.006).ConclusionsAnesthesia induction generates mainly small (<1 µm) aerosol particles. Based on our results, general anesthesia procedures are not highly aerosol‐generating compared with coughing. Thus, their definition as high‐risk aerosol‐generating procedures should be re‐evaluated due to comparable exposures during normal patient care.Implication StatementThe list of aerosol‐generating procedures guides the use of protective equipments in hospitals. Intubation is listed as a high‐risk aerosol‐generating procedure, however, aerosol generation has not been measured thoroughly. We measured aerosol generation during general anesthesia. None of the general anesthesia procedures generated statistically more aerosols than coughing and thus should not be considered as higher risk compared to normal respiratory activities.
HEMO2life® improves renal function independent of cold ischemia time in kidney recipients: A comparison with a large multicenter prospective cohort study
Authors: Le Meur Yannick , Delpy Eric , Renard Felix , Hauet Thierry , Badet Lionel , Rerolle Jean Philippe , Thierry Antoine , Büchler Matthias , Zal Franck , Barrou Benoit 
Published: December 2021

AbstractBackgroundM101 is an extracellular hemoglobin isolated from a marine lugworm and is present in the medical device HEMO2life®. The clinical investigation OXYOP was a paired kidney analysis (n = 60) designed to evaluate the safety and performance of HEMO2life® used as an additive to preservation solution in renal transplantation. The secondary efficacy endpoints showed less delayed graft function (DGF) and better renal function in the HEMO2life® group but due to the study design cold ischemia time (CIT) was longer in the contralateral kidneys.MethodsAn additional analysis was conducted including OXYOP patients and patients from the ASTRE database (n = 6584) to verify that the decrease in DGF rates observed in the HEMO2life® group may not be due solely to the shorter CIT but also to HEMO2life® performance. Kaplan–Meier estimate curves of cumulative probability of achieving a creatinine level below 250 µmol/L were generated and compared in both groups. A Cox model was used to test the effect of the explanatory variables (use of HEMO2life® and CIT). Finally, a bootstrap strategy was used to randomly select smaller samples of patients and test them for statistical comparison in the ASTRE database.ResultsKaplan–Meier estimate curves confirmed the existence of a relation between DGF and CIT and Cox analysis showed a benefit in the HEMO2life® group regardless of the associated CIT. Boostrap analysis confirmed these results.ConclusionsThe present study suggested that the better recovery of renal function observed among kidneys preserved with HEMO2life® in the OXYOP study is a therapeutic benefit of this breakthrough innovative medical device.
The effect of sodium butyrate supplementation on ruminal and fecal pH and serum lipopolysaccharide‐binding protein after ruminal acidosis challenge in nonlactating cows
Authors: Fukumori Rika , Ikeno Rina , Izumi Kenichi , Doi Kazuya , Otsuka Marina , Suzuki Kazuyuki , Oikawa Shin 
Published: December 2021

AbstractThe objective of this study was to evaluate effects of sodium‐butyrate supplementation on gastrointestinal function and the inflammatory response to ruminal acidosis (RA) challenge in cows. Four nonlactating cows with a rumen cannula were assigned to two treatments in a crossover design. Treatments were ruminal administration of sodium‐butyrate (BUT) or control (CON). Sodium‐butyrate was provided as Gustor BP70 and administered at a butyrate dose of 0.04% per kg body weight. The CON premix was made by replacing sodium‐butyrate with wheat bran. Experimental periods were 28 days long with 21‐day washout period separating the treatments. On Day 25 of each period, corn starch was ruminally administered at 0.7% per kg body weight as RA challenge. After RA challenge, ruminal pH was lower, and endotoxin concentration was higher for cows provided with BUT than those with CON, but the increase in fecal starch and the decrease in fecal pH were attenuated by BUT. The effect of butyrate supplementation on serum lipopolysaccharide‐binding protein after RA challenge was not found. From these findings, butyrate supplementation mitigated rectal acidosis by reducing the flux of fermentable carbohydrate into the large intestine. An anti‐inflammatory effect of butyrate was not observed, possibly due to lower pH and higher endotoxin concentration in the rumen.
The impact of radioactive contamination on tree regeneration and forest development in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Authors: Matsala Maksym , Senf Cornelius , Bilous Andrii , Diachuk Petro , Zadorozhniuk Roman , Burianchuk Maksym , Seidl Rupert 
Published: December 2021

AbstractQuestionsNuclear power is under increasing consideration in many countries because it is a low‐carbon strategy to satisfy growing energy demands. Yet, the long‐term environmental impacts of nuclear accidents remain unclear. Here we asked how ionizing radiation affects tree regeneration and forest development after the Chernobyl nuclear accident. We hypothesized that high levels of 137Cs contamination in the soil: (a) inhibit tree establishment; (b) accelerate structural development (i.e., facilitation of an early differentiation of tree sizes); while (c) prolonging the dominance of early‐seral deciduous communities (because of an elevated susceptibility of conifers to ionizing radiation).LocationChernobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine.MethodsWe sampled 103 plots on former agricultural lands in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone that were abandoned after the accident in 1986.ResultsContamination had no significant effect on the stem density of forests established on former agricultural lands (p = 0.769). Structural development was not accelerated by radioactive contamination (p > 0.191), but we did find weak indications that the presence of tree regeneration was reduced by high radiation levels (p = 0.054). Tree species composition did not vary significantly with contamination (p = 0.250). Individual Scots pine trees did, however, experience a considerably higher proportion of deformed stems when contamination levels were high (p = 0.009).ConclusionsOur analyses confirm negative effects of radioactive contamination on the individual tree health of Scots pine, yet early stand development in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone was largely insensitive to different levels of radiation. As wildfires threaten to remobilize and redistribute radionuclides stored in the growing forests of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, our findings have potential implications for human health. We conclude that forest dynamics is a key element for assessing the long‐term risk at nuclear accident sites and requires intensified research and monitoring.
Prevalence, burden and treatment effects of vaginal bleeding in women with (suspected) congenital platelet disorders throughout life: a cross‐sectional study
Authors: Punt Marieke C. , Ruigrok Nienke D. , Bloemenkamp Kitty W. M. , Uitslager Nanda , Urbanus Rolf T. , Groot Evelyn , Kremer Hovinga Idske C. L. , Schutgens Roger E. G. , van Galen Karin P. M. ,   the Thrombocytopathy in the Netherlands (TiN) Study Group
Published: December 2021

SummaryCongenital platelet disorders (CPDs) are rare bleeding disorders that are associated with mucocutaneous bleeds. However, data on vaginal bleeding in women with CPDs are scarce. A set of generic and bleeding‐specific questionnaires were used to evaluate the prevalence of vaginal bleeding, its impact on quality of life (QoL) and sexual functioning and the consequences for pregnancy, miscarriage and delivery in a cohort of women who were referred for diagnostic evaluation for CPDs. A total of 78 women included in the study were either diagnosed with a CPD (n = 35) or were clinically suspected of a CPD (n = 43). Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) was reported by a large proportion of women, which mainly started at menarche. In all, 76% of women received any kind of HMB treatment, often leading to surgical prodecures. HMB was shown to have a high impact on QoL, which improved upon treatment. Even though women reported that vaginal bleeding affects sexuality, this topic is not frequently discussed with physicians. Heavy blood loss frequently occurred after miscarriage/delivery, often requiring treatment. Women with (suspected) CPDs frequently encounter HMB, negatively impacting daily life and sexual functioning. Together with peripartum bleeding, these data highlight the burden of vaginal bleeding in CPDs and importance of adequate treatment.