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Successful aging and older adults’ health outcomes through outdoor-based interventions like adventure therapy: A scoping review
Authors: Mueller Kaitlin E. , Thomas Allie 
Published: November 2024

AbstractOutdoor-based interventions, like adventure therapy, have numerous positive benefits, yet current literature is inconclusive on this topic regarding older adult participants. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore health outcomes for older adults engaging in outdoor-based interventions, including adventure therapy. A scoping review was conducted using 20 databases and specific journals, and a staged blinded review. The resulting data was synthesized into three groups that align with the components of successful aging: Prevention of disease/disability, retaining good physical/cognitive functioning, and active engagement. From these findings, implications for allied health professionals and experiential educators are discussed, and future research directions are recommended.
Enhancing behavioral assessment: utilizing the BASC-3 student observation system in educational settings in Qatar
Authors: Al-Hendawi Maha , Al-Maadadi Fatima , Al-Khater Hanadi , Alodat Ali , Bataineh Osamah 
Published: November 2024

AbstractDirect observation of classroom behavior in young children enriches our understanding of their behavior in its natural context, informing both assessment and intervention strategies to foster supportive learning environments. However, a notable gap in the literature concerning effective direct observation tools specifically designed for this purpose remains challenging. This observational study utilized the digital format of the The Student Observation System (BASC-3-SOS; Reynolds & Kamphaus, 2015), enabling behavior recording via smartphones, tablets, or laptops. We conducted observations for 43 young children aged four and five in classroom settings. Thirty of these children had been previously identified with behavioral problems via the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ, Child Psychol Psychiatry Allied Discip. 38(5), 581–6, 1997), while 13 were considered typically developing. Each child was observed over three 20-min sessions, totaling 60 min per child. The findings revealed a significant correlation between the SDQ scores and BASC-3-SOS assessments in adaptive and maladaptive behaviors. The results indicate that young children’s engagement and problem behaviors vary with teacher interactions and classroom activities. children identified with behavioral issues exhibited higher levels of maladaptive behaviors compared to their typically developing peers. The study presents the BASC-3-SOS as a promising tool for identifying general behavioral and emotional risks among young children in Qatar, suggesting its utility in enhancing early educational interventions.
A 7-kW narrow-linewidth fiber amplifier assisted by optimizing the refractive index of the large-mode-area active fiber
Authors: Ma Pengfei , Yao Tianfu , Liu Wei , Pan Zhiyong , Chen Yisha , Yang Huan , Chen Zilun , Wang Zefeng , Zhou Pu , Chen Jinbao 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The high-power narrow-linewidth fiber laser has become the most widely used high-power laser source nowadays. Further breakthroughs of the output power depend on comprehensive optimization of stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS), stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) and transverse mode instability (TMI). In this work, we aim to further surpass the power record of all-fiberized and narrow-linewidth fiber amplifiers with near-diffraction-limited (NDL) beam quality. SBS is suppressed by white-noise-signal modulation of a single-frequency seed. In particular, the refractive index of the large-mode-area active fiber in the main amplifier is controlled and fabricated, which could simultaneously increase the effective mode field area of the fundamental mode and the loss coefficient of higher-order modes for balancing SRS and TMI. Subsequent experimental measurements demonstrate a 7.03 kW narrow-linewidth fiber laser with a signal-to-noise ratio of 31.4 dB and beam quality factors of Mx2 = 1.26, My2 = 1.25. To the best of our knowledge, this is the highest reported power with NDL beam quality based on a directly laser-diode-pumped and all-fiberized format, especially with narrow-linewidth spectral emission.
Comparative quantification of varicella-zoster virus in air, pharyngeal swabs, and vesicle content in patients with varicella, disseminated zoster, and localized herpes zoster
Authors: Yamamoto Kei , Nagashima Maki , Ishida Motoko , Ota Masayuki , Katanami Yuichi , Adachi Ryoko , Shigeno Ayako , Tamaki Takeshi , Ohmagari Norio 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe evaluated the viral load of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in ambient air, vesicle, and pharyngeal swabs in VZV-infected patients. Of 46 cases, 6 had VZV detected in indoor air samples from patient rooms. Results suggest an association between viral load in the pharyngeal swab and indoor air.
Methane occurrence and origin in Dutch groundwater: from shallow aquifers to deep reservoirs
Authors: Schout Gilian , Griffioen Jasper , Hartog Niels , Eggenkamp Hans G.M. , Cirkel Dirk Gijsbert 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Methane is a common constituent of groundwater with multiple possible origins. Elevated methane concentrations may also result from anthropogenically induced pathways between the deep and shallow subsurface caused by oil and gas production. A baseline characterisation of methane occurrence and origin in the subsurface of the Netherlands was made using a large set of methane concentrations in shallow groundwater (n = 12,219, up to 500 mbgs). Additionally, targeted sampling (n = 40) was carried out in (1) the shallow aquifers at locations where the presence of thermogenic methane was deemed most probable, such as above faults and known gas reservoirs, (2) deep groundwater aquifers below the depth of Neogene and Paleogene marine clays that form the hydrogeological base in the country and (3) geothermal formation waters at 1640–2625 mbgs. Median methane concentrations in shallow aquifers are relatively high from an international perspective (0.2 mg L−1). The highest methane concentrations (up to 120 mg L−1) are attributed to reactive organic matter in Holocene deposits and Pleistocene marine and glacial formations. However, elevated concentrations are also found at greater depth (100–160 m bgs) in Pleistocene aquifers in the eastern and southern inland areas of the Netherlands. Isotopic evidence and gas composition of naturally occurring methane indicate that methane in the targeted samples from shallow aquifers was of biogenic origin, and that methanogenesis predominantly occurs via CO2 reduction. Only trace amounts of methane (<0.2 mg L−1) were observed in the deep groundwater aquifers. A combination of methane and ethane isotopic composition showed that this methane consists of varying fractions of both biogenic and thermogenic origin. Methane in the geothermal reservoirs has an oil associated thermogenic origin. Overall, these findings highlight that future observations of thermogenic methane in Dutch shallow groundwater (post-Paleogene) are most probably linked to anthropogenically induced connections with the deep subsurface.
Series expansion, higher-order monotonicity properties and inequalities for the modulus of the Grötzsch ring
Authors: Yang Zhen-Hang , Wang Miao-Kun , Tian Jing-Feng 
Published: November 2024

AbstractFor $r\in(0,1)$, let $\mu \left( r\right) $ be the modulus of the plane Grötzsch ring $\mathbb{B}^2\setminus[0,r]$, where $\mathbb{B}^2$ is the unit disk. In this paper, we prove that
\begin{equation*}
\mu \left( r\right) =\ln \frac{4}{r}-\sum_{n=1}^{\infty }\frac{\theta _{n}}{
2n}r^{2n},
\end{equation*}with $\theta _{n}\in \left( 0,1\right)$. Employing this series expansion, we obtain several absolutely monotonic and (logarithmically) completely monotonic functions involving $\mu \left( r\right) $, which yields some new results and extend certain known ones. Moreover, we give an affirmative answer to the conjecture proposed by Alzer and Richards in H. Alzer and K. Richards, On the modulus of the Grötzsch ring, J. Math. Anal. Appl. 432(1): (2015), 134–141, DOI 10.1016/j.jmaa.2015.06.057. As applications, several new sharp bounds and functional inequalities for $\mu \left( r\right) $ are established.
Centers of Artin groups defined on cones
Authors: Jankiewicz Kasia , Montee MurphyKate 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe prove that the Center Conjecture passes to the Artin groups whose defining graphs are cones, if the conjecture holds for the Artin group defined on the set of the cone points. In particular, it holds for every Artin group whose defining graph has exactly one cone point.
Seasonal infestation patterns of ticks on Hokkaido sika deer (Cervus nippon yesoensis)
Authors: Shimizu Kotaro , Shimozuru Michito , Yamanaka Masami , Ito Genta , Nakao Ryo , Tsubota Toshio 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Ticks prefer specific feeding sites on a host that are influenced by host–tick and tick–tick interactions. This study focused on the spatiotemporal distribution of ticks in Hokkaido sika deer, an important tick host in Hokkaido, Japan. Tick sampling was performed on the sika deer in the Shiretoko National Park between June and October 2022. Ticks were collected from 9 different body parts of the deer to compare their attachment site preferences. Interspecific and intraspecific relationships among ticks were examined using co-occurrence analysis. The collected ticks were nymphal and adult stages of 4 species: Ixodes ovatus, Ixodes persulcatus, Haemaphysalis japonica and Haemaphysalis megaspinosa. Seasonal variations in tick burden were observed, with I. persulcatus and I. ovatus peaking in June and declining towards October; H. japonica showing low numbers in July and August and increasing from September; and H. megaspinosa appearing from September onwards with little variation. Attachment site preferences varied among species, with a significant preference for the pinna in I. ovatus and I. persulcatus. Haemaphysalis japonica was mainly found on the body and legs between June and August, and shifted to the pinna from September. Haemaphysalis megaspinosa showed a general preference for areas other than the legs. Co-occurrence analysis revealed positive, negative and random co-occurrence patterns among the tick species. Ticks of the same genus and species exhibited positive co-occurrence patterns; I. ovatus showed negative co-occurrence patterns with Haemaphysalis spp. This study revealed the unique attachment site preferences and distinct seasonal distributions of tick species in the Hokkaido sika deer.
Nosemosis negatively affects honeybee survival: experimental and meta-analytic evidence
Authors: Ostap-Chec Monika , Cait Jessica , Scott R. Wilder , Arct Aneta , Moroń Dawid , Rapacz Marcin , Miler Krzysztof 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Nosemosis, caused by microsporidian parasites of the genus Nosema, is considered a significant health concern for insect pollinators, including the economically important honeybee (Apis mellifera). Despite its acknowledged importance, the impact of this disease on honeybee survivorship remains unclear. Here, a standard laboratory cage trial was used to compare mortality rates between healthy and Nosema-infected honeybees. Additionally, a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature were conducted to explore how nosemosis contributes to increased mortality in honeybees tested under standard conditions. The review and meta-analysis included 50 studies that reported relevant experiments involving healthy and Nosema-infected individuals. Studies lacking survivorship curves or information on potential moderators, such as spore inoculation dose, age of inoculated bees, or factors that may impact energy expenditure, were excluded. Both the experimental results and meta-analysis revealed a consistent, robust effect of infection, indicating a threefold increase in mortality among the infected group of honeybee workers (hazard ratio for infected individuals = 3.16 [1.97–5.07] and 2.99 [2.36–3.79] in the experiment and meta-analysis, respectively). However, the meta-analysis also indicated high heterogeneity in the effect magnitude, which was not explained by our moderators. Furthermore, there was a serious risk of bias within studies and potential publication bias across studies. The findings underscore knowledge gaps in the literature. It is stressed that laboratory cage trials should be viewed as an initial step in evaluating the impact of Nosema on mortality and that complementary field and apiary studies are essential for identifying effective treatments to preserve honeybee populations.
An extended class of multivariate counting processes and its main properties
Authors: Cha Ji Hwan , Mercier Sophie 
Published: November 2024

AbstractIn this paper, a new multivariate counting process model (called Multivariate Poisson Generalized Gamma Process) is developed and its main properties are studied. Some basic stochastic properties of the number of events in the new multivariate counting process are initially derived. It is shown that this new multivariate counting process model includes the multivariate generalized Pólya process as a special case. The dependence structure of the multivariate counting process model is discussed. Some results on multivariate stochastic comparisons are also obtained.
A new weighted means of failure rate and associated quantile versions
Authors: Bhattacharjee Subarna , Sunoj S M , Anwar Sabana 
Published: November 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we define weighted failure rate and their means from the stand point of an application. We begin by emphasizing that the formation of n independent component series system having weighted failure rates with sum of weight functions being unity is same as a mixture of n distributions. We derive some parametric and non-parametric characterization results. We discuss on the form invariance property of baseline failure rate for a specific choice of weight function. Some bounds on means of aging functions are obtained. Here, we establish that weighted increasing failure rate average (IFRA) class is not closed under formation of coherent systems unlike the IFRA class. An interesting application of the present work is credited to the fact that the quantile version of means of failure rate is obtained as a special case of weighted means of failure rate.
Precise large deviations of the net loss process in a non-standard two-dimensional risk model
Authors: Gao Qingwu , Dong Zimai , Liu Xijun , Yan Junni 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis paper investigates the precise large deviations of the net loss process in a two-dimensional risk model with consistently varying tails and dependence structures, and gives some asymptotic formulas which hold uniformly for all x varying in t-intervals. The study is among the initial efforts to analyze potential risk via large deviation results for the net loss process of the two-dimensional risk model, and can provide a novel insight to assess the operation risk in a long run by fully considering the premium income factors of the insurance company.
Transcatheter closure of a large aortopulmonary window using a Lifetech™ Konar-MF occluder device
Authors: Chaturvedi Kanupriya , Thakur Prashant , Gupta Sunil Kumar 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAortopulmonary window is a rare CHD, which comprises a communication between the ascending aorta and the pulmonary artery. The standard treatment of aortopulmonary window is surgical; however, few cases are amenable to closure via percutaneous intervention. We present a case of aortopulmonary window closure using Lifetech™ Konar-MF occluder device (Lifetech Scientific Co. Ltd., Shenzhen).
Linking heart and mind: development and evaluation of online information material on mental health disorders in children and adolescents with CHDs
Authors: Hejl Julie L. , Lau-Jensen Sara H. , Hjortdal Vibeke E. , Rask Charlotte U. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractPsychiatric comorbidity is common in children and adolescents with CHDs. Early recognition and evidence-based treatments are crucial to prevent long-term consequences. To support early identification and reduce stigma, we 1) developed and 2) tested the usability and acceptability of online information material on common mental health disorders targeted healthcare professionals and affected families. Website content was shaped by insights from interviews with healthcare professionals across sectors, parents, and adolescents. Evaluations demonstrated promising acceptability and usability of the first prototype but indicated the need for improvements in specific aspects of content, navigation, and overall aesthetics.
Anticoagulation with warfarin for paediatric cardiac indications: a retrospective study
Authors: O’Brien Stephen T. , Duignan Sophie , Crumlish Kathleen , O’Donoghue Jacqueline , Franklin Orla , McMahon Colin J. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWarfarin is used as anticoagulation for children for a wide range of cardiac indications but carries the disadvantage of requiring international normalised ratio monitoring and dose adjustment. Management of warfarin therapy is challenging due to its narrow therapeutic window and is further complicated in children by dietary changes, frequent illnesses, and developing systems of metabolism and haemostasis.A retrospective review was performed of patients’ medical records to assess the indication for warfarin use, percentage of international normalised ratio values in target range (%ITR), and frequency of phlebotomy.Twenty-six patients were identified. The most common indication for warfarin use was in patients post-total cavo-pulmonary connection (n = 19, 73%). We demonstrated a variability in duration of warfarin therapy following total cavo-pulmonary connection (median of 11.1 months). Nineteen (73%) patients had used the CoaguChek machine for home measurement of international normalised ratio. The median frequency of phlebotomy for all indications was once every 10 days, and the median %ITR was 55.4 % (29.7–86.4%). Of note, the percentage under target range in the patients with mechanical mitral (n = 2) and aortic valves (n = 1) was found to be 23% and 33%, respectively.These data demonstrate a high frequency of international normalised ratio values outside of the target range as seen in previous studies of warfarin in children. This necessitates frequent phlebotomy and dose changes, which can have a significant effect on the quality of life of these patients and their families highlighting the need to focus on quality improvement in the area of anticoagulation in paediatric cardiac patients.
The prefrontal cortex, but not the medial temporal lobe, is associated with episodic memory in middle-aged persons with HIV
Authors: Campbell Laura M. , Fennema-Notestine Christine , Sundermann Erin E. , Barrett Averi , Bondi Mark W. , Ellis Ronald J. , Franklin Donald , Gelman Benjamin , Gilbert Paul E. , Grant Igor , Heaton Robert K. , Moore David J. , Morgello Susan , Letendre Scott , Patel Payal B. , Roesch Scott , Moore Raeanne C. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractObjective:Identifying persons with HIV (PWH) at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is complicated because memory deficits are common in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) and a defining feature of amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI; a precursor to AD). Recognition memory deficits may be useful in differentiating these etiologies. Therefore, neuroimaging correlates of different memory deficits (i.e., recall, recognition) and their longitudinal trajectories in PWH were examined.Design:We examined 92 PWH from the CHARTER Program, ages 45–68, without severe comorbid conditions, who received baseline structural MRI and baseline and longitudinal neuropsychological testing. Linear and logistic regression examined neuroanatomical correlates (i.e., cortical thickness and volumes of regions associated with HAND and/or AD) of memory performance at baseline and multilevel modeling examined neuroanatomical correlates of memory decline (average follow-up = 6.5 years).Results:At baseline, thinner pars opercularis cortex was associated with impaired recognition (p = 0.012; p = 0.060 after correcting for multiple comparisons). Worse delayed recall was associated with thinner pars opercularis (p = 0.001) and thinner rostral middle frontal cortex (p = 0.006) cross sectionally even after correcting for multiple comparisons. Delayed recall and recognition were not associated with medial temporal lobe (MTL), basal ganglia, or other prefrontal structures. Recognition impairment was variable over time, and there was little decline in delayed recall. Baseline MTL and prefrontal structures were not associated with delayed recall.Conclusions:Episodic memory was associated with prefrontal structures, and MTL and prefrontal structures did not predict memory decline. There was relative stability in memory over time. Findings suggest that episodic memory is more related to frontal structures, rather than encroaching AD pathology, in middle-aged PWH. Additional research should clarify if recognition is useful clinically to differentiate aMCI and HAND.
An Economic Assessment of the EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement with Realistic Preference Utilization Rates
Authors: Van der Vorst Camille 
Published: November 2024

AbstractRecent years have seen an increased focus on the implementation of Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs). While the number of PTAs has risen remarkably since early 2000, data on the utilization of preferential tariffs under these agreements point out that some businesses have not gained access to all the benefits that PTAs can provide. When utilization rates are low, the impact of the agreement will likely differ from what was anticipated by ex-ante economic research. This paper conducts a dynamic Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) analysis of the expected impact of the EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and compares a scenario that includes realistic preference utilization data with a standard scenario where all tariff liberalization is assumed to be fully utilized by businesses. The results show considerable differences between the two scenarios and illustrate the need to make the inclusion of credible utilization data standard practice in the modelling of international trade.