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Challenges working with men: Australian therapists' perspectives
Authors: Seidler Zac E. , Wilson Michael J. , Trail Katherine , Rice Simon M. , Kealy David , Ogrodniczuk John S. , Oliffe John L. 
Published: October 2021

AbstractObjectiveEmerging research highlights that therapists experience difficulty engaging and retaining male clients in talk therapy. Understanding therapists' challenges when working with men can inform gender‐specific training efforts.MethodsOpen‐ended qualitative survey data were collected from a sample of 421 Australian‐based therapists. Participants described that which they find most challenging about therapeutic work with men. Responses were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis.ResultsThree themes were revealed: (1) men's wavering commitment and engagement; (2) males as ill‐equipped for therapy; and (3) therapists' uncertainty. Contrasting state and trait constructs, much of the men's state‐based wavering commitment and engagement was positioned as amenable to change whereas traits assigned men as ill‐equipped for therapy and unreachable.ConclusionThese findings underscore a clear need to better target training efforts to directly respond to the needs of therapists working with men, such that all therapists are well‐equipped to meet men with gender‐sensitive therapy.
Understanding religious attachment among christians seeking spiritually integrated psychotherapies: A mixed methods study
Authors: Currier Joseph M. , Stevens Laura T. , Hinkel Hannah M. , Davis Edward B. , Park Crystal L. 
Published: October 2021

AbstractObjectiveThis mixed methods study aimed to understand ways of viewing and experiencing religious attachment among Christians in spiritually integrated psychotherapies.MethodIn total, 190 Christian‐affiliated clients completed narrative responses about religious and parental attachment along with validated measures of spiritual and psychological functioning toward the start of treatment.ResultsAn inductive content analysis revealed ten ways in which clients were viewing and experiencing God. Although painful themes were expressed, clients more frequently discussed comforting themes related to religious attachment. Additional analyses demonstrated convergence with parental attachment and quantitative measures of spirituality and mental health.ConclusionReligious attachment appears to primarily provide a sense of strength and comfort for Christians seeking care. Findings also indicate clients view and experience God in similar ways as their parents or caregivers. As such, assessing and affirming clients' faith may facilitate positive changes in how they view and experience themselves and others in treatment.
Making meaning of community violence among adolescents: Associations between exposure, pro‐violence attitudes and psychological symptoms
Authors: Muradwij Nawal , Allwood Maureen 
Published: October 2021

AbstractThis study examined one type of adolescent meaning making (i.e., the development of beliefs about violence) and its association with reported mental health symptoms in a sample of youth exposed to community violence. Eighty‐seven adolescents (age 11–18; 64.4% female) from a metropolitan city in the Northeast were recruited through Craigslist and recreation center postings and data collection occurred from 2009 to 2013. Participants completed self‐reported measures of community violence exposure, attitudes toward violence, and psychological symptoms of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]. Bivariate correlations, hierarchical linear regressions, and mediation analyses examined the associations between exposure, beliefs about violence, and mental health symptoms. Self‐reported pro‐violence attitudes were positively correlated with depression symptoms (r = 0.32, p < 0.01) and PTSD (r = 0.45, p < 0.01). Pro‐violence attitudes significantly mediated the relationship between community violence exposure and depression symptoms (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.003–0.061) and PTSD symptoms (95% CI = 0.046–0.260). Preliminary findings suggest that meaning making through the development of pro‐violence attitudes may not protect against symptoms of PTSD and depression among youth. Findings can inform the integration of meaning making processes into community mental health interventions for youth.
PROJECT STAR (Midwestern Prevention Project): Overview
Authors: Göçmen Aliye , Derin Nur , Metin Ahmet , Kariper İ. Afşin 
Published: October 2021

AbstractThe program designed to prevent substance use should be planned in multiple dimensions. One of these programs is Project Star. This study aims to evaluate the studies on the Project Star and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the program. For this purpose, the keywords “Project Star” and “Midwestern Prevention Project” were scanned from databases. The results of these studies were evaluated by giving a summary of the studies included in the study. As a result, the strengths of Project Star are that it is multidimensional, focuses on early development periods, includes the individual's ecological environment, and reduces substance use in later development periods, and not having an internet‐based version. This situation has been identified as its weaknesses since its situation in other societies is unknown due to its cost and limited international applications.
Safety and efficacy of grazoprevir/elbasvir in the treatment of acute hepatitis C in hemodialysis patients
Authors: Ji Qinghua , Chu Xudong , Zhou Yugui , Liu Xuan , Zhao Wei , Ye Wei 
Published: October 2021

AbstractTreatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with direct‐acting antiviral agents (DAAs) in hemodialysis patients requires extensive consideration. At present, studies regarding DAAs for acute HCV infection in such patients are limited. The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of grazoprevir (GZR) plus elbasvir (EBR) treatment in acute hepatitis C (AHC) patients undergoing hemodialysis. Patients undergoing hemodialysis who had a nosocomial acute HCV infection were enrolled. All patients received GZR 100 mg/EBR 50 mg once daily for 12 weeks and were followed up for 12 weeks. Serum alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin (TBIL), and HCV RNA levels were monitored during treatment and follow‐up periods. Sustained virologic response at 12 weeks after treatment cessation and treatment‐emergent adverse events (AEs) were assessed. A total of 68 AHC patients were enrolled. All patients were infected with HCV genotype 1b and achieved SVR12. Decreasing ALT, AST, and TBIL were observed over time in the first 4 weeks and became steady thereafter. Forty‐eight (70.59%) patients reported at least one AEs. The most common AEs were fatigue, headache, and nausea. Two AHC patients discontinued treatment due to serious but drug‐unrelated AEs. In conclusion, GZR/EBR has a high efficacy and safety profile in hemodialysis‐dependent patients with genotype 1b AHC.
Design and implementation of an internal model controller applied to MPPT PV systems using phase‐shift full‐bridge DC–DC converter
Authors: Chaves Eric N. , Viajante Ghunter P. , de Freitas Marcos A. A. , de Oliveira Marcelo E. , Coelho Ernane A. A. , Morais Gabriel , Nielson Rafael 
Published: October 2021

AbstractThis paper presents the design of an internal model controller with one degree of freedom (1DOF‐IMC) that will be applied to a full‐bridge DC–DC converter driven by phase‐shift PWM. This DC–DC converter will be used in photovoltaic systems for maximum power point tracking (MPPT), with the objective of developing a single‐phase micro‐inverter connected to the grid integrated to the photovoltaic module. It will be presented the mathematical modeling of this converter to control the input voltage aiming the application in MPPT and the design of the respective controller. The proposal testing and validation strategy was performed by comparison with a PI compensator. Simulations and experimental results will be presented and the performance of both controllers are evaluated and discussed. Both control strategies were discretized with the sampling frequency at 20 kHz and implemented in a floating point using the Texas Instruments® DSC TMS320F28335.
Effect of soil P status on barley growth, P uptake, and soil microbial properties after incorporation of cover crop shoot and root residues
Authors: Christensen Julie T. , Hansen Elly M. , Kandeler Ellen , Hallama Moritz , Christensen Bent T. , Rubæk Gitte H. 
Published: October 2021

AbstractBackgroundCover crops (CC) introduced to reduce leaching of nitrate may also improve soil microbial properties and phosphorus (P) uptake in crops that follow. These effects may depend on soil P status and the quality of the CC residues.AimOur aim was to quantify the more persistent effects of incorporation of residues of three different CC species on barley growth and P uptake and whether any response in growth and P uptake was related to soil P status and changes in soil microbial properties.MethodsWe examined the impact of soil P status, CC species, and residue fraction (shoots and/or roots) on the growth of winter barley (Hordeum vulgare) and soil microbial properties. Shoot and root residues from three contrasting CC (oats, Avena sativa; corncockle, Agrostemma githago; lupine, Lupinus angustifolius) were incubated for 2 months in soil with low and medium P status. Dry matter yield and P offtake characterized effects of CC residues on barley while phospholipid fatty acids (PLFAs), neutral lipid fatty acids (NLFAs), and enzyme activity characterized soil microbial properties after barley harvest.ResultsEffects of shoot residues on barley yield and P offtake appeared neutral or positive and not affected by soil P status, while the effect of root residues appeared negative for medium P soil and neutral for low P soil. With lupine shoot biomass, however, barley yield and P offtake increased in both soils. Neither CC treatments nor soil P status affected the microbial community composition (bacterial and fungal specific PLFAs). Lupine roots increased phosphomonoesterase, and lupine residues generally stimulated microbial abundance (total microbial PLFAs) compared to other CC treatments.ConclusionWe conclude that the effect of CC residues on the following crop and soil microorganisms depends on soil P status and that lupine had the largest positive impact on barley growth.
Changes in Eustachian Tube Mucosa in Mice After Short‐Term Tobacco and E‐cigarette Smoke Exposure
Authors: Nicholas Brian D. , Kiprovski Aleksandar , Perez Diandra , Mehta Rohin , Murphy Michael K. , Li Zhenfeng , Tampio Alex 
Published: October 2021

ObjectivesTo evaluate histologic changes in middle ear and eustachian tube (ET) mucosa of mice after exposure to tobacco or electronic cigarette (e‐cigarette) smoke. To determine whether there were any mitigating effects of middle ear application of anti‐IL‐13 or the epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist AG1478 on noted changes within ET mucosa.Study DesignControlled animal study.MethodsFifty BALB/cJ mice were randomly assigned to one of five groups: A control group with no smoke exposure, two groups exposed to tobacco smoke, and two groups exposed to e‐cigarette vapor. Within the exposed groups after 4 weeks of exposure, one ear was infiltrated with a saline hydrogel and the other ear with hydrogel of either Anti‐IL‐13 or AG1478. After four more weeks of exposure, the animals were euthanized and the ETs were evaluated for mucosal changes.ResultsCompared to control animals with no smoke exposure, there were significant decreases in the numbers of goblet cells within the ET mucosa of mice exposed to tobacco smoke and e‐cigarette vapor. No significant differences in cilia, mucin, or squamous metaplasia were noted. Neither anti‐IL‐13 nor AG178 significantly altered goblet cell count in the ET mucosa of mice exposed to tobacco smoke; however, both agents significantly increased goblet cells within the ET mucosa of mice exposed to e‐cigarette vapor.ConclusionShort‐term tobacco smoke and e‐cigarette vapor significantly decrease goblet cell count in mouse ET mucosa. Middle ear application of both anti‐IL‐13 and AG1478 resulted in an increase in goblet cell count among mice exposed to e‐cigarette vapor, but not to tobacco smoke.Level of EvidenceNA Laryngoscope, 132:648–654, 2022
Identification of spatial patterns and sources of heavy metals in greenhouse soils using geostatistical and positive matrix factorization (PMF) methods
Authors: Meng Min , Yang Linsheng , Yu Jiangping , Wei Binggan , Li Hairong , Cao Zhiqiang , Chen Qing , Zhang Guoyin 
Published: October 2021

AbstractGreenhouse vegetable products are important dietary sources. Heavy metals in greenhouse soils are associated with food safety and public health. Therefore, heavy metals in greenhouse soils are of significant concern. This study used positive matrix factorization (PMF) and geostatistical analyses to assess possible sources and spatial distribution patterns of heavy metals in 248 greenhouse soil samples obtained from southern Hebei Province, China. The results showed that the mean arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), mercury (Hg), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) concentrations in the greenhouse soil samples were 13.5, 0.16, 74.3, 31.4, 0.03, 26.0, 156, and 98.0 mg/kg, respectively. Approximately 97.18%, 32.26%, 25.81%, 22.98%, 8.06%, 6.45%, 2.02%, and 0.40% of sample sites were contaminated with Cd, Cu, Hg, Zn, Cr, As, Pb, and Ni, respectively. The PMF indicated that Cd and Pb was mainly influenced by metal smelting activity; Cu and Zn accumulation in greenhouse soils was mainly from manure and chemical fertilizer application, while Ni, Cr, and As were strongly derived from natural sources. The spatial distribution patterns varied among metals, with Ni and Pb mainly controlled by natural factors, whereas Cd, Cu, Cr, and Zn were moderately to strongly influenced by fertilizer application. However, Pb is also affected by atmospheric deposition caused by industrial emissions. The spatial distribution of As is controlled by both natural and anthropogenic factors.
Predictors of severe dysphagia following radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
Authors: Petersson Kerstin , Finizia Caterina , Tuomi Lisa 
Published: October 2021

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate if severe dysphagia following radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (HNC) could be predicted by patient and tumor characteristics, feeding tube use, weight factors, jaw opening function, and saliva secretion.MethodsData was collected from 94 HNC patients 6 to 36 months post radiotherapy. Swallowing function was assessed by videofluroscopy (VFS). Severe dysphagia was defined by Penetration Aspiration Scale (PAS) as PAS≥5 or a total score ≤60 on the M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI).ResultsThirty‐three patients (35%) had PAS ≥5 and 19 (20%) a MDADI ≤60, that is, presented with severe dysphagia. Univariable logistic regression analysis (UVA) gave that tumor of the tonsil, overweight at time of VFS and each unit increase in Body Mass Index (BMI) predicted less risk of PAS ≥5. Dependency of feeding tube at time of VFS and each month's continued use and weight loss ≥7.5% since treatment to time of VFS predicted increased risk of PAS ≥5. Predictive variables from the UVA of PAS ≥5 (tumor of the tonsil, overweight, and total duration of feeding tube), were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression analysis. All retained power as independent predictors. UVA for MDADI showed that use of feeding tube at time of VFS predicted MDADI ≤60 with the risk increasing each month. Each increasing unit of BMI decreased risk of MDADI ≤60.ConclusionLong time users of feeding tube and higher weight‐loss are at risk of severe dysphagia. This makes collaboration between professionals working with dysphagia an important step in detecting severe dysphagia.Level of Evidence: 3.
Infusion of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells After Liver Transplantation: A 5‐Year Follow‐Up
Authors: Vandermeulen Morgan , Mohamed‐Wais Maleyko , Erpicum Pauline , Delbouille Marie‐Hélène , Lechanteur Chantal , Briquet Alexandra , Maggipinto Gianni , Jouret François , Beguin Yves , Detry Olivier 
Published: October 2021

Various properties of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) might be particularly of interest after liver transplantation (LT). In this article, we report the long‐term results of a prospective, controlled, and first‐in‐human phase 1 study evaluating the safety of a single MSC infusion after LT. A total of 10 LT recipients treated with standard immunosuppression received 1.5 to 3 × 106/kg third‐party unrelated MSCs on postoperative day 3 and were prospectively compared with a control group of 10 LT recipients. Primary endpoints were set to prospectively detect potentially delayed adverse effects of MSC infusion, particularly the occurrence of infections and cancers. Secondary endpoints of liver graft and patient survival, graft rejection and function, occurrence of bile duct complications, and development of donor‐specific anti–human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibodies (DSA) against liver or MSC donors were studied. The median follow‐up was 85 months. There was no difference in overall rates of infection or cancer at 5 years of follow‐up between the 2 groups. There was also no difference in secondary endpoints. The prevalence of de novo liver DSAs related to HLA mismatches was twice as high in the MSC group compared with the control group. All of the de novo class II HLA antibodies against MSCs were linked to a shared HLA mismatch between the liver and MSCs. This study confirms the safety of a single MSC infusion after LT. The potential benefits of MSC injections in the context of organ transplantation have yet to be demonstrated by larger prospective studies. The development of anti‐HLA antibodies against an MSC donor should be further evaluated, especially in cases of shared HLA mismatches between graft and MSC donors, despite the fact that no deleterious effect has been detected.
A note on gradient Ricci soliton warped metrics
Authors: Gomes José N. V. , Marrocos Marcus A. M. , Ribeiro Adrian V. C. 
Published: October 2021

AbstractIn this note, we prove triviality and nonexistence results for gradient Ricci soliton warped metrics. The proofs stem from the construction of gradient Ricci solitons that are realized as warped products, from which we know that the base spaces of these products are Ricci–Hessian type manifolds. We study this latter class of manifolds as the most appropriate setting to prove our results.
Are celebrities accountable for the misconduct of their fans?
Authors: Cheng Li‐Keng , Toung Chung‐Lin 
Published: October 2021

AbstractThis study examines whether fan–celebrity relationship strength affects public opinion regarding whether a celebrity should take responsibility for the misconduct of their fans and the intention to boycott a celebrity. This study involves three studies. Study 1 examines the mediation effects of internal attribution on the relationship between fan–celebrity relationship strength and boycott intention. Study 2 examines the effects of fan–celebrity relationship strength and power distance belief on internal attributions of inappropriate fan behavior. Study 3 investigates whether the social norm level affects the interaction effects between relationship strength and power distance belief. Study 1 indicates that the boycott intention is higher when the participants perceive the fan–celebrity relationship to be stronger. Study 2 indicates that power distance belief moderates the effect of relationship strength on the extent of generated internal attribution and thus influences boycott intention. Study 3 indicates that the interaction between relationship strength and power distance belief affects internal attribution only at a high social norm level. The results of Study 4 support the applicability of the findings of Study 3 in a real‐world setting.
Highly Efficient Doping of Conjugated Polymers Using Multielectron Acceptor Salts
Authors: Krauss Gert , Hochgesang Adrian , Mohanraj John , Thelakkat Mukundan 
Published: October 2021

AbstractChemical doping is a vital tool for tuning electronic properties of conjugated polymers. Most single electron acceptors used for p‐doping necessitate high dopant concentrations to achieve good electrical conductivity. However, high‐molar doping ratios hamper doping efficiency. Here a new concept of using multielectron acceptor (MEA) salts as dopants for conjugated polymers is presented. Two novel MEA salts are synthesized and their doping efficiency towards two polymers differing in their dielectric properties are compared with two single electron acceptors such as NOPF6 and magic blue. Cutting‐edge methods such as ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy/X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), impedance spectroscopy, and density of states analysis in addition to UV–vis–NIR absorption, spectroelectrochemistry, and Raman spectroscopy methods are used to characterize the doped systems. The tetracation salt improves the conductivity by two orders of magnitude and quadruples the charge carrier concentration compared to single electron acceptors for the same molar ratio. The differences in charge carrier density and activation energy on doping are delineated. Further, a strong dependency of the carrier release on the polymer polarity is observed. High carrier densities at reduced dopant loadings and improved doping efficacies using MEA dopants offer a highly efficient doping strategy for conjugated polymers.
Over a century evidence of historical and recent dryness/wetness in sub‐humid areas: A Uganda, East African case
Authors: Byakatonda Jimmy , Openy Geoffrey , Sempewo Jotham Ivan , Mucunguzi Dominic Banaga 
Published: October 2021

AbstractMany regions globally are grappling with the challenge of recurrent extreme weather events. Whereas attempts are being undertaken to understand their characteristics as a first step to guide targeted mitigation measures, these are focused on dryness and not wetness, which is also a challenge in sub‐humid areas. This study investigates dryness and wetness characteristics using the standardized precipitation evaporation index (SPEI) at timescales of 3, 6, 12 and 24 months for a period of 1901–2018 across Uganda's drainage basins. Trends in the dryness and wetness evolutions were conducted using the Mann‐Kendall (MK) statistic to establish the effects of global warming on the study area. A step change analysis reveals 1961 as a change point year from cool to warm periods. Results also reveal that warming mainly occurred in the recent period (1962–2018), with a temperature rise of over 2οC being recorded in 2009. Severe dryness events occurred in the recent period as opposed to wetness events that dominated the earlier period (1901–1961). Dryness and wetness varied among drainage basins, with the Aswa basin being more susceptible to severe dryness while the Lake Kyoga basin to severe wetness. Lira and Kitgum were identified as drought hotspots at timescales of 3, 6 and 12 months. SPEI was able to reveal 60% of historical dryness events and 75% of wetness events on record, making it an adequate tool for monitoring humid events as opposed to droughts in sub‐humid climates. It is hoped that this evidence can guide targeted mitigation measures towards climatic shocks within the region.