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High school foundational skills intervention in context: Lessons from a research–practice partnership in an urban district
Authors: Reynolds Dan , Kemper Brianna Rae , Collette Kristin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWhile adolescent foundational skills interventions can be critical levers for reading improvement, district leaders, teachers, and researchers must make complex decisions about how to evaluate their effectiveness in context. In this discussion article, we explore three issues and tensions we experienced during a 2‐year research–practice partnership overhauling Tier II high school reading intervention practices in a district serving largely African American students. First, we discuss assessment and the challenges of using data and reading theory to simultaneously address system‐level and student‐level needs. Second, we share our process for choosing a curriculum and evaluating its effectiveness. Finally, we weigh how students' African American English may have been related to program implementation and foundational skills development. We share our takeaways to help practitioners and researchers seeking systematic foundational skills improvement across a district, especially districts like ours.
Exploring the Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms Associated With Bullying Victimization: The Intersection of Gender and Family Support
Authors: Son Hyewon , Jang Hayun , Park Hansol , Subramanian S. V. , Kim Jinho 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionChildren from multicultural families in South Korea are at high risk of bullying victimization, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of the challenges they face. This study explores the gendered dynamics of depressive symptoms associated with persistent exposure to bullying victimization among these youths, as well as the role of family support.MethodsThis study utilizes data from nine waves of the Multicultural Adolescents Panel Study (MAPS), spanning from 2011 (Wave 1) to 2019 (Wave 9). MAPS is a nationally representative longitudinal survey of adolescents with multicultural backgrounds and their mothers. Participants include 1375 families (51.1% girls; grade 4−13). Fixed‐effects models were estimated to address the possibility of bias due to unobserved time‐invariant confounders. Gender‐stratified analyses and interaction models were employed to examine the moderating role of gender and family support.ResultsDepressive symptoms among girls were higher with persistent bullying victimization; however, this association was observed up to two consecutive waves of exposure (an immediate and short‐term pattern). In contrast, persistent bullying victimization was associated with a cumulative increase in depressive symptoms up to three or more consecutive waves of exposure in boys (an immediate and cumulative pattern). Moreover, while family support was associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms among bullied girls, bullied boys exhibited a similar pattern of a cumulative increase in depressive symptoms regardless of the level of family support.ConclusionThe study's findings suggest potential considerations for gendered interventions related to mental health outcomes of bullying victimization among multicultural family youth in Korea.
Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles by Using In Vitro Grown Aloe vera L.
Authors: Gül Damla , Arkan‐Ozdemir Simge , Yücel Oğuz , Yıldırım Eren , Kalyon Göksenin , Ilhan‐Sungur Esra , Emik Serkan , Erol Ayşe , Kara Neslihan Turgut 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIn this study, in vitro grown Aloe vera L. tissues were used for AgNP synthesis. Adventitious root and callus tissues were grown in MS medium containing 1 mg/L IAA and 1 mg/L NAA. Using A. vera L. leaf, in vitro grown callus, and adventitious roots tissue extracts, AgNPs were synthesized. According to DLS analysis, PDI values and zeta potential values showed that AgNPs from adventitious root were more suitable in terms of size and surface charge. Characterization of adventitious root‐derived AgNPs was performed by UV–Vis absorption spectrum, ICP/MS, SEM, FTIR, and XRD. According to HPLC results, catechin, gentisic acid, caffeic acid, coumaric acid, polydatin, coumarin, and ellagic acid were found in adventitious roots. Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC2 7853), MRSA (ATCC 33951) and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) strains were used to determine the antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of AgNPs. The highest antibacterial activity was determined against P. aeruginosa. Lower concentrations of AgNPs caused changes in the structure of the biofilm formed by P. aeruginosa, which produced particularly strong biofilms, resulting in failure of biofilm maturation. Accordingly, AgNPs synthesized from Aloe vera L. adventitious roots had antibacterial and antibiofilm activity even at low concentrations against the tested bacterial strains.
Increased serum B‐cell maturation antigen levels evaluated with an Elecsys‐based serum B‐cell maturation antigen assay have a negative prognostic value in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Authors: Terpos Evangelos , Ntanasis‐Stathopoulos Ioannis , Malandrakis Panagiotis , Fotiou Despina , Migkou Magdalini , Eleutherakis‐Papaiakovou Evangelos , Theodorakakou Foteini , Roussou Maria , Gavriatopoulou Maria , Dimopoulos Meletios A , Kastritis Efstathios 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackground: Serum B‐cell maturation antigen (sBCMA) levels have emerged as a potential biomarker for disease monitoring in multiple myeloma (MM) with prognostic value.Methods: Herein, we evaluated the sBCMA levels in 166 patients with newly diagnosed MM with an Elecsys‐based sBCMA assay.Results: Increased sBCMA levels at diagnosis were correlated with inferior survival outcomes in terms of both progression‐free and overall survival. In a subset of patients with available samples at the time of disease progression, there was a trend for decreasing sBCMA values.Conclusion: Sequential evaluation of sBCMA in prospective studies will determine the value of incorporating sBCMA measurement in clinical practice.
Circulatory response to exercise relative to oxygen uptake assessed in the follow‐up of patients with fatty acid beta‐oxidation disorders
Authors: Imbard Apolline , de Calbiac Hortense , Le Guillou Edouard , Laforêt Pascal , Schiff Manuel , Brassier Anaïs , Thevenet Elise , Pontoizeau Clément , Lefrère Bertrand , Ottolenghi Chris , Lebigot Elise , Gaignard Pauline , Gobin Stéphanie , Acquaviva‐Bourdain Cécile , Benoist Jean‐François , Tuchmann‐Durand Caroline , Legendre Antoine , de Lonlay Pascale 
Published: December 2024

AbstractPatients with fatty acid oxidation disorders (FAODs) experience muscle symptoms due to impaired ATP metabolism and the toxicity of accumulated mitochondrial FAO substrates or intermediates, especially during catabolic states. A major issue is the absence of specific and sensible biomarkers to evaluate metabolic equilibrium. The relationship between cardiac output (Q) and oxygen consumption (VO2) during incremental exercise (dQ/dVO2) provides an indirect surrogate of mitochondrial function. A high dQ/dVO2 slope indicates impaired oxidative phosphorylation in skeletal muscle during exercise. Our study aimed to evaluate dQ/dVO2 as a potential marker of the severity of FAODs. We retrospectively collected clinical, laboratory parameters and treatment data for FAOD patients over 6 years old, including a disease severity score, plasma acylcarnitines and cardiopulmonary exercise tests with Q measurement via thoracic bioelectrical impedance. FAO flux was measured in whole blood and in myoblasts when available. We included 27 FAOD patients followed from 2015 to 2022, with deficiencies in LCHAD (n = 10), CPT2 (n = 6), VLCAD (n = 7), or MADD (n = 4). CPT2 deficient patients with severe scores had the highest C18:1‐, C16‐, C18‐acylcarnitines, and dQ/dVO2. In these patients, dQ/dVO2 was positively correlated with C18:1, C16, and C18 acylcarnitines. In a linear multivariate regression model, dQ/dVO2 was significantly associated with the severity score (B = 0.831, p = 0.008) and triheptanoin treatment (B = −0.547, p = 0.025). dQ/dVO2 and plasma long‐chain acylcarnitines might be useful to monitor CPT2D, as these parameters associate with our clinical severity score and could reflect altered mitochondrial functions.
Otolaryngologist surgical preferences for orbital decompression in thyroid eye disease: A North American survey
Authors: Higgins Ryan C. , Lane Ciaran F. , Goyal Neerav 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackgroundOrbital decompression is recommended for TED especially in the treatment of severe, refractory cases yet there are no clear guidelines regarding the optimal surgical approach. Previously conducted surveys assessed variations in the management of TED but only amongst ophthalmologists. Our study attempts to better characterize surgical and perioperative preferences amongst otolaryngologists in the management of TED.MethodsA survey was administered to the American Rhinologic Society and Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery via REDCap with 52 total respondents. Respondent demographic information and pre‐operative management, procedural specifics, and post‐operative management preferences were collected.ResultsThe majority of respondents practiced in a metropolitan (82.7%), academic setting (73.1%) and received subspecialty training in Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery (88.9%). Most elected for corticosteroids (63.5%) and medical management (69.2%) prior to orbital decompression but did not use any classification system (86.5%). Orbital decompression was most often done with ophthalmology collaboration (71.2%). Removal of two bony walls (55.8%) via medial wall (97.9%) and orbital floor (72.3%) removal was most preferred. Removal of one orbital fat aspect (60.6%) via the medial fat pad was most preferred. Combined bone and fat removal (59.6%) completed via an endoscopic approach (71.2% and 97.0%, respectively) was most common. Post‐operatively, most patients were not admitted (88.4%) with saline nasal rinses (92.3%) utilized by most respondents.ConclusionsThis survey completed by otolaryngologists highlights several key distinctions in the preferred surgical approach during orbital decompression and the perioperative management of TED when compared to ophthalmologists and current recommendations.Level of evidenceLevel 4.
Ultra‐Large Bandwidth and Ultra‐High Sensitivity Germanium/Silicon Avalanche Photodiode
Authors: Zou Mingjie , Shi Yang , Xing Sizhe , Li Zuhang , Zhang Junwen , Yu Yu , Zhang Xinliang 
Published: December 2024

AbstractGermanium/silicon (Ge/Si) avalanche photodiode (APD) has emerged as a highly desirable component for optical communication, sensing, and computing, attributed to its inherent gain. Conventional schemes typically suffer from limited bandwidth and significant excess noise due to the high gain, restricting the high‐sensitivity detection in burgeoning high‐speed applications. Here, a Ge/Si APD is developed with an ultra‐large bandwidth at an optimal gain. This breakthrough is achieved by implementing an extremely narrow multiplication layer to enhance the space charge effect, overcoming the intrinsic bandwidth limitation in conventional APDs while elaborately harnessing the gain to a moderate value to ensure the optimal sensitivity. The device possesses a bandwidth of 67 GHz at an optimal gain of 6.6 and enables data reception of 240 Gb s−1 four‐level pulse amplitude modulation signal—the largest bandwidth and highest single‐channel bitrate among all reported APDs. The presented APD suggests promising applications for high‐speed and high‐sensitivity data communication owing to its competitive performance, cost‐effectiveness, and high‐yield production.
Within‐Firm and Cross‐Firm Interconnection Strategies in Asymmetric Networks
Authors: Luo Yuchen , Li Lingfang (Ivy) , Fu Xiao 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis paper develops a unified framework for analyzing various interconnection regimes in two dimensions: compatibility between networks managed by the same firm (within‐firm interconnection) and compatibility between networks of different firms (cross‐firm interconnection). Our study examines a duopoly market in which a dominant firm operates two networks and a competitor offers a standalone network. We find that the strength of economies of scale is critical in determining firm choices of interconnection regimes. The welfare implications of interconnection regimes are also investigated. In particular, policy interventions aimed at promoting cross‐firm interconnection may result in socially undesirable outcomes.
Machine learning‐assisted performance analysis of organic photovoltaics
Authors: Zhong Sijing , Huang Jiayi , Meng Hengyu , Feng Zhuo , Wang Qianyue , Huang Zhenyu , Zhang Lijie , Li Shiwei , Gong Weiyang , Huang Yusen , Ying Lei , Li Ning 
Published: December 2024

AbstractAlthough the power conversion efficiency of organic solar cells (OSCs) has been rapidly improved, there is still a lot of room for designing and developing new materials and their combinations to approach the efficiency limit. In this work, we establish a database of ∼100 bulk heterojunction OSCs composed of representative donors and acceptors reported in the literature, and train machine learning models to identify the efficiency potential of donor‐acceptor combinations. We find that the fully connected neural network achieves a Pearson coefficient of up to 0.88 for predicting the efficiency of OSCs with different combinations of donors and acceptors. We use sure independence screening and sparsifying method with feature analysis to analyze and evaluate the performance of OSCs. To prove the reliability and viability of the predictive model, we introduce the theoretical efficiency limits and confidence tests into the process, which provides a simple but reliable solution to quickly analyze and evaluate the potential of OSC materials and material combinations.
A Novel Balanced‐to‐Balanced Filtering Crossover With Wideband Isolation and Common‐Mode Suppression
Authors: Tan Xiao , Wang Zhongbao , Zhao Shipeng , Liu Hongmei , Gao Mingming , Fang Shaojun 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIn this paper, a novel balanced‐to‐balanced (BTB) filtering crossover is proposed, which is co‐designed to integrate the bandpass response and common‐mode (CM) suppression characteristics without cascading the filtering networks and Baluns. Even‐ and odd‐mode analysis is adopted to verify that the proposed BTB filtering crossover can achieve the differential‐mode (DM) cross‐transmission while maintaining high isolation and CM suppression. For verification of the design theory, a microstrip prototype with the center frequency f0 of 2.45 GHz is fabricated and measured. The measured DM return loss, insertion loss, and isolation are 28.7, 0.54, and 43.6 dB, respectively. For CM excitation, the measured CM suppression and isolation at f0 are 45.4 and 45.6 dB, respectively. More importantly, the proposed crossover features wideband isolation (over 20 dB) and CM suppression (over 45 dB) covering all measured frequencies from 1.0 to 4.0 GHz.
Evaluation of Automatic Analysis Software for 1H NMR Spectra Quantification. Impact of Signal Broadening and EDTA Addition
Authors: Hernández‐Espino Circe C. , García‐Aguilera Martha E. , Valeriano Alan Emmanuel Aguilar , Esturau‐Escofet Nuria 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTNMR is a well‐established analytical technique that enables the identification and quantification of several compounds in complex mixtures. The implementation of automated analysis software enhances this process by comparing sample spectra with a library of standard reference spectra. One of the key parameters in libraries is the signal line width; however, this may result in a concentration bias for compounds with broad signals, particularly those that are complexing. This study aims to evaluate the quantification of seven compounds commonly present in wine with complexing activity. Four automatic programs and manual deconvolution were used to quantify mixtures of these compounds at known concentrations, both in the presence of cations and with the addition of ethylenediamine‐tetraacetate (EDTA) as a chelating agent. Additionally, malate was quantified in a wine sample using the standard addition method, both with and without EDTA. The findings illustrate that three of the programs, which employ the signal width value, underestimate compound concentrations in the presence of cations due to signal broadening. This error was mitigated by the EDTA addition. In contrast, the remaining software, which did not utilize signal line width, obtained similar concentrations in both cases. Future investigations involving the automatic analysis of compounds with complexing activity should take care of sample preparation and/or algorithm selection. Furthermore, future software development should consider allowing flexible adjustments of signal line width in their workflow.
Retention of T-bar anchor tags by adult steelhead during their upstream migration
Authors: Voss Nicholas S. , McCormick Joshua L. , Lubenau William J. , Bowersox Brett J. , Copeland Timothy , Quist Michael C. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Objective
T-bar anchor tags can be used to obtain recapture data from anglers, directly estimate exploitation, and evaluate population dynamics. However, their use by biologists to study anadromous salmonid fisheries is limited. Two hurdles to adoption include the functional difficulty of tagging large anadromous salmonids using conventional tagging equipment and a lack of information on tag loss by large anadromous salmonids and how it changes over time. As such, our objectives were to (1) describe a T-bar anchor tagging system modified to study adult steelhead Oncorhynchus mykiss (anadromous Rainbow Trout) and (2) present an instantaneous tag loss model for steelhead that allows estimation of tag loss over time.

Methods
First, we developed a modified tagging system by tagging hatchery-obtained steelhead carcasses and live, resident Rainbow Trout larger than 500 mm using a variety of hardware and tag dimensions. Next, we double-tagged adult steelhead captured at the Lower Granite Dam adult fish trap, Washington, United States. We then used data from 182 recaptured steelhead to fit an instantaneous tag loss model. Last, we investigated whether steelhead tag loss was related to body length.

Result
Tag loss was generally low within the time period under study (i.e., up to 221 days between release and recapture). The estimated probability of tag loss was 0.034 at release, 0.044 at 1 month, and 0.113 at 8 months. We failed to detect significant differences in tag loss parameters between two data subsets consisting of small (&lt;720-mm) and large (≥720-mm) steelhead.

Conclusion
T-bar anchor tags are useful external tags for studying adult steelhead during their upstream migration. Because anglers can be used to provide recapture data, T-bar anchor tags may be particularly useful where angler effort is high or direct estimation of fishery exploitation is desired.
Systems Engineering Approach Towards Sensitive Cellular Fluorine‐19 MRI
Authors: Chen Jiawen , Pal Piya , Ahrens Eric T. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIn vivo fluorine‐19 MRI using F‐based tracer media has shown utility and versatility for a wide range of biomedical uses, particularly immune and stem cell detection, as well as biosensing. As with many advanced MRI acquisition techniques, the sensitivity and limit of detection (LOD) in vivo is a key consideration for a successful study outcome. In this review, we analyze the primary factors that limit cell LOD. The achievable sensitivity is strongly dependent on the specific composition of tracer, cell type of interest, cell activity, data acquisition and reconstruction methods, and MRI hardware design. Recent innovations in molecular 19F tracer design and image acquisition–reconstruction methods have achieved significant leaps in 19F MRI sensitivity, and integration of these new materials and methods into studies can result in > 10‐fold improvement in LOD. These developments will help unlock the full potential of clinical 19F MRI for biomedical applications.
Homomorphic Witness Encryption and Its Applications
Authors: Wang Yuzhu , Wang Xingbo , Zhang Mingwu 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIn witness encryption (WE), an instance of an NP problem is allowed to be used to encrypt a message, and who holding a witness of the problem can efficiently decrypt the ciphertext. In this work, we put forth the concept of homomorphic witness encryption (HWE), where one can evaluate functions over ciphertexts of the same instance without decrypting them, that is, one can manipulate a set of ciphertexts with messages to obtain the evaluation of , for any function . We declare that such homomorphic witness encryption schemes can be generically constructed from indistinguishable obfuscation () for any classes of functions. Then we propose the instantiate of multiplicatively homomorphic witness encryption (MHWE) and linearly homomorphic witness encryption (LHWE) using an , homomorphic encryption for NP problems such as Subset‐Sum and a batch‐processed GS‐proof system, which enables us to evaluate multiplication operations and linear operations over ciphertext. Furthermore, we show the practicality of homomorphic witness encryption by proposing new protocols for applications of interest, such as homomorphic time‐lock encryption, multi‐party contract signing, and e‐voting.
Factors Associated With Adolescents' Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intention: A Cross‐Sectional Survey
Authors: Chen Angela Chia‐Chen , Liu ChengChing Hiya , Arcoleo Kimberly , Ling Jiying , Robbins Lorraine B. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTAimTo examine relationships between hypothesized potential predictors of vaccination and adolescent's Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination intention and whether these predictors differed by sex. We also investigated adolescents' experiences and preferences regarding learning about HPV through social media and other technology, to inform future tailored interventions.DesignCross‐sectional research design.Methods119 adolescents ages 11–17 years who had not received any HPV vaccine were enrolled. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants from community and clinical settings, with the majority of households located in economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods in a southwest state. Participants completed an anonymous survey. Descriptive statistics, independent t‐tests, chi‐square test and hierarchical logistic regression were conducted to describe the sample, examine relationships between potential predictors and HPV vaccination intention and investigate sex differences.ResultsThe mean sample age was 13.76 years (SD = 2.03); 63% female; 42% Hispanic/Latino; 55.5% received free or reduced‐price lunch. Compared to White adolescents, Hispanic/Latino adolescents reported higher HPV vaccination intention (AOR = 24.10, CI 95% [3.85–150.82]; p < 0.001). Adolescents who had higher perceived risk of contracting HPV (AOR = 1.89, CI 95% [1.23–2.91]; p = 0.004) and perceived more facilitators (AOR = 1.61, CI 95% [1.22–2.12]; p < 0.001) reported higher HPV vaccination intention. Compared to boys, girls (AOR = 0.28, CI 95% [0.08–0.97]; p = 0.045) had lower HPV vaccination intention. Adolescents also showed strong interest in learning HPV‐related issues through digital education.ConclusionAdolescent HPV vaccination rates in the United States are significantly below the targeted 80% completion goal. Nurses play a critical role in protecting adolescents from HPV infection and related cancers. Digital interventions addressing HPV vaccine‐related risks and facilitators and engaging key personnel (adolescent, parent, healthcare provider, teacher) in different settings have the potential to increase adolescent's vaccination intention.No Patient or Public Contribution to This StudyPatients or the general public were not involved in the design, analysis or interpretation of the data in this study.