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Changes in Epidemics of Respiratory Viral Infections Resulted From the COVID‐19 Pandemic in Shanghai
Authors: Ye Chuchu , Tian Yao , Huo Dazhu , Zhang Ting , Zhang Li , Zhao Bing , Shen Yifeng , Jiang Xinli , Hu Xuancheng , Zhang Haiyang , Hao Lipeng , Li Zhongjie , Fang Li‐Qun 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTTo investigate the changing patterns of respiratory viral infections within the context of COVID‐19 pandemic. The etiological surveillance data of eight respiratory viral pathogens among patients with ARIs in Shanghai between 2013 and 2023 were analyzed to evaluate the dynamic patterns of respiratory viral infections in Shanghai compared to global other regions during pre‐pandemic (period 1), pandemic (period 2), and post‐pandemic (period 3) periods of COVID‐19. In Shanghai and various other global regions, there was a delay of 2‒4 months in the peak positive rate of IFV and a reverse seasonality for RSV, HMPV, and HBoV was observed following the relaxation of NPIs. The proportion of patients infected with any of these eight viruses experiencing fever or high fever notably increased. During the entire study period, IFV was consistently identified as the most prevalent virus, with IFV‐B as the predominant stain during period 2, and IFV‐A regained its dominance following the lifting of NPIs. The proportion of RSV among children significantly increased during period 2 compared to period 1. With the relaxation of NPIs, there has been a resurgence of certain viral pathogens, accompanied by notable alterations in seasonal patterns and the spectrum of viral pathogens.
Modulation of Hypothalamic Dopamine Neuron Activity by Interaction Between Caloric State and Amphetamine in Zebrafish Larvae
Authors: Bansal Pushkar , Roitman Mitchell F. , Jung Erica E. 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTDopamine (DA) signaling is evoked by both food and drugs that humans come to abuse. Moreover, physiological state (e.g., hunger versus satiety) can modulate the response. However, there is great heterogeneity among DA neurons. Limited studies have been performed that could resolve the interaction between physiological state and drug responsivity across groups of DA neurons. Here, we measured the activity of neurons in transgenic Tg (th2:GCaMP7s) zebrafish larva that expresses a calcium indicator (GCaMP7s) in A11 (posterior tuberculum) and a part of A14 (caudal hypothalamus and intermediate hypothalamus) DA populations located in the hypothalamus of the larval zebrafish. Fish were recorded in one of two physiological states: ad‐libitum fed (AL) and food deprived (FD) and before and after acute exposure to different doses of the stimulant drug amphetamine (0, 0.7, and 1.5 μM). We quantified fluorescence change, activity duration, peak rise/fall time, and latency in the calcium spikes of the DA neurons. Our results show that baseline DA neuron activity amplitude, spike duration, and correlation between inter‐ and intra‐DA neurons were higher in the FD than in the AL state. Dose‐dependent AMPH treatment further increased the intensity of these parameters in the neuron spikes but only in the FD state. The DA activity correlation relatively increased in AL state post‐AMPH treatment. Given that hunger increases drug reactivity and the probability of relapse to drug seeking, the results support populations of DA neurons as potential critical mediators of the interaction between physiological state and drug reinforcement.
Investigation on the Retention and Separation of Glucosinolates With a Mixed‐Mode Reversed‐Phase/Weak Anion‐Exchange Column
Authors: Li Yanfang , Chen Pei , Zhang Mengliang , Sun Jianghao 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTGlucosinolates, a crucial group of secondary metabolites in Brassica vegetables, present significant chromatographic separation challenges due to their anionic form, structure diversities, and co‐existence of other phenolic compounds. This study comparatively investigated the retention and separation of seven glucosinolates using a mixed‐mode reversed‐phase/weak anion‐exchange column and a conventional reversed‐phase C18 column. Separation factors for each glucosinolate with its adjacent peaks were over 1.0 on the mixed‐mode column, while co‐eluting was observed on the C18 column. The effects of mobile phase additives and pH on the separation and retention of glucosinolates were also investigated. Results showed that glucosinolate retention was inversely related to both buffer concentration and pH. The optimized method for the mix‐mode column was applied to the complex Brassica vegetable samples. In addition to the 17 well‐resolved glucosinolate peaks, 34 peaks for phenolic compounds were identified in broccoli microgreen, suggesting the successful application scenarios for qualitative analysis in comparison with the single mode reverse phase C18 column. This study demonstrates that the mixed‐mode reversed‐phase/weak anion‐exchange column can be used as a promising separation tool for organic anions in a complex sample matrix.
Special issues: The roles of special issues in scholarly communication in a changing publishing landscape
Authors: Gleasner Robyn M. , Sood Akshay 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis paper aims to enhance the understanding of the role of special issues in the evolving landscape of academic publishing, offering insights for publishers, editors, guest editors, and researchers, including how new technologies influence transparency in publishing processes, open access models, and metrics for success. Based upon original analysis, the paper also discusses the importance of special issues and opportunities to support diversity, equity, and inclusivity in special issue publishing programmes. The goal is to contribute to the discussion of maintaining research integrity through special issues, acknowledging their significance in scholarly communication, while offering suggestions for the future.
The Role of Functionalized CuO Additive in Enhancing Tribological Performance of Plastic Oil Lubricant
Authors: Sikdar Soumya , Menezes Pradeep L. 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTThe study investigated the potential of waste plastic oil (PO) as an alternative to petroleum‐based lubricants, specifically mineral oil. The rheological properties, dispersion stability, friction, and wear performance of PO were examined and compared with mineral oil. Results showed that PO demonstrated similar lubrication performance to mineral oil. To enhance the lubrication performance of PO, the study incorporated various concentrations of nano CuO solid lubricant additives, resulting in the formation of CuO nano lubricants. These lubricants showed an improvement in friction and wear by 20% and 44% compared with PO. Furthermore, the CuO solid lubricant additives were functionalized and incorporated in the same concentrations into PO, resulting in the formation of functionalized nano lubricants, which further lowered the friction and wear by 28% and 91% compared with PO. The novelty of the paper is that a simple chemical functionalization process that not only helped in improving its dispersion stability of additives in the PO, but also enhanced the wear performance. The mechanisms behind the enhancement of friction and wear performance were discussed. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that incorporating functionalized nano additives in PO improve friction and wear performance in mechanical components, promoting wider utilisation of PO.
CAF Specific Expression of Podoplanin May Be Dispensable for the Malignancy of Malignant Melanoma
Authors: Tauch Saskia , Kast Bettina , Lohr Sabrina , Kemm Lowis , Sator‐Schmitt Melanie , Gengenbacher Nicolas , Augustin Hellmut G. , Angel Peter 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTWithin the tumor microenvironment (TME), cancer‐associated fibroblasts (CAFs) were shown to be an active and pivotal cell population, supporting many protumorigenic mechanisms. Podoplanin (PDPN)‐positive CAFs are of special interest since their abundance correlated with a worse prognosis for patients of different cancer entities, including malignant melanoma. In this study, we applied a loss‐of‐function approach in an in vivo mouse melanoma model to evaluate the contribution of CAF‐specific PDPN expression to melanoma formation and progression. Surprisingly, despite its prominent expression in CAFs deletion of PDPN in this cell type did neither affect the onset, nor growth of MM tumors. These data imply that PDPN expression in CAFs represents a biomarker for poor prognosis but does not serve as a useful target for stroma‐directed therapy of malignant melanoma.
Levels of Asymmetric Dimethylar Ginine and Risk of Neurovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Authors: Dai Qinqin , Zhang Mengmeng , Guo Yuanli , Gao Yuan , Tang Qilan , Zhao Jiawei , Wang Aixia , Xu Yuming , Liu Kai 
Published: November 2024

ScopeThe purpose of this study was to provide clear evidence that reliably quantifies the association of Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels with the risk of neurovascular diseases.Methods and resultsThe Pubmed, Web of Science, and Embase were systematically searched to identify eligible studies published until August 2024. A total of 31 eligible studies were identified. Pooled results indicated that patients with stroke yielded a higher ADMA level than healthy controls [standardized mean difference (SMD) = 1.02, 95% CI = 0.92–1.12, P = 0.001]. Subgroup analyses showed that geographical location, sample type, number of events and the proportion of male participants were statistically significant sources of heterogeneity. Similarly, a significant association with a pooled risk ratio (RR) of 1.60 (95% CI = 1.60–1.91) was shown between ADMA exposure and the risk of stroke from seven cohort studies. There was a statistically significant difference between ADMA level and small vessel disease (SVD) (SMD = 0.33, 95% CI = 0.07–0.58, p = 0.001). In addition, migraine patients tend to have elevated ADMA levels compared to healthy controls (SMD = 0.39, 95% CI = 0.11–0.67, P = 0.001).ConclusionsOur results indicate that ADMA levels have significant effects in patients with stroke, SVD, and migraine.
A Dual‐Polarized Wide‐Angle Scanning Linear Phased Array Antenna With Simple Decoupling Structure
Authors: Li Qi‐Qiang , Yang Yao , Li Jian‐Ying , Zhou Shi‐Gang 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTA dual‐polarization linear phased array with a simple decoupling structure is designed for wide scanning in this letter. The suggested antenna is made up of two printed dipole antennas that are orthogonally arranged and have a high cross‐polarized isolation. Metal sheets cladding on antenna substrates serve as a decoupling structure, with an array element spacing of 0.48 . A linear phased array of seven elements is fabricated and measured to ensure that the planned array is feasible. The simulated and measured results demonstrate that the phased array can scan its main beam up to ±75° in dual‐polarized excitations at 5.6–6.4 GHz. The co‐polarized mutual coupling is below −28 dB, and the active reflection coefficient of the element is less than −15 dB.
Nurse‐Authored Patents and Their Influencing Factors Analysis Among Oncology Nurses Based on the Structural Equation Model
Authors: Yang Hong , Feng Zhichao , Li Wen , Lu Yuhan 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTAimsThis study analysed the status of nurse‐authored patents and their influencing factors. In particular, this study examined the effects of nurses' innovative behaviour and creative self‐efficacy on nurse‐authored patent output via structural equation modelling (SEM).DesignA descriptive cross‐sectional study.MethodsNurses were recruited from one tertiary cancer hospital in Beijing, China. Among them, 352 oncology nurses completed the online versions of the Nurse Innovative Behavior Scale and Creative Self‐Efficacy Scale in 2023.ResultsWe collected a total of 332 valid questionnaires. Fifty‐seven (17.2%) nurses had 1–3 patents, and only 6 (1.8%) had more than three patents. The final model revealed a chain reaction between creative self‐efficacy, innovation behaviour and nurse‐authored patent output (χ2 = 11.962, df = 7, p = 0.102). Significant differences were observed in the number of nurse‐authored patents and based on age, educational profile, professional title, length of service, position, participation in science and technology innovation training, and experience in project presentation (all p < 0.05).ConclusionNurses still play a minor role in the field of medical technology innovation. It is necessary to promote innovative behaviour among nurses and improve their creative self‐efficacy in terms of innovation.ImpactDeveloping intervention strategies to encourage nurses to pursue clinical innovations is crucial for nursing managers and technological innovation promoters.
Engaging Student Members in Professional Nursing Research Organizations – Some Things for Our Organization to Consider
Authors: Davis Sara L. 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTAs I begin my role as the Director of Membership, I am committed to ensuring Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) continues to meet the needs of its members. To ensure organizational growth and vitality, it is important that we support our student members and advocate for their engagement in our organization. I'm sharing just a few ways we can help champion student engagement in SNRS. I hope you will join me in continuing to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for our student members to become the next leaders of SNRS.
Simple model to predict the intrinsic flexural modulus of abaca strands from crystallinity and microfibril angle
Authors: Seculi Faust , Espinach Francesc X. , Aguado Roberto J. , Mutjé Pere , Tarrés Quim 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis study presents a novel equation that obtains the intrinsic flexural modulus of a natural fiber from its microfibril angle (MFA) and its crystalline cellulose content, once having estimated both parameters from X‐ray diffraction (XRD). The percentage of crystalline cellulose was estimated as the content of cellulose times the crystallinity index. Moreover, the MFA of abaca strands was obtained through an equation relating MFA with the strain at break of the strands and by XRD azimuthal integration, obtaining similar results. Fully bio‐based composites, consisting of biopolyethylene reinforced with of abaca strands at 20 to 50 wt% contents, were tested to assess the impact of the natural fibers on the flexural modulus of the composites. The intrinsic flexural modulus was also evaluated by using three micromechanics models (Hirsh equation, Halpin and Tsai equation, and its modification by Nielsen). The values obtained from the application of the new equation, the micromechanics methods, and the literature showed satisfactory agreement.Highlights
Evaluation of the flexural modulus of abaca strand reinforced bio‐polyethylene composites.
Use of micromechanics models to obtain the intrinsic modulus of abaca strands.
Formula that correlates the intrinsic flexural modulus of abaca to its crystalline cellulose content and microfibril angle.
Efficient and Scalable Synthesis of CO2‐Based Polycarbonate Diols With Difunctional Initiator and Proton Exchange Agent
Authors: Yin Jingyao , Huang Xin , Zhao Tingting , Xiao Min , Han Dongmei , Huang Sheng , Wang Shuanjin , Meng Yuezhong 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTCO2‐based polycarbonate diols (PPCDLs) are important raw materials. PPCDLs with high carbonate linkage (up to 99%) were controllably synthesized in high efficiency from CO2 and propylene oxide (PO) by synchronously using tetrabutyl ammonium salt of succinic (ASA) as a difunctional initiator and 1,4‐butanediol (BDO) as a difunctional proton exchange agent (PEA) in the presence of triethyl borane (TEB). In this system, the difunctional initiator (ASA) with two carboxylic anions accelerates the polymer chain propagation process, and the difunctional PEA with two active protons facilitates the proton exchange process. The molecular weight and production efficiency of PPCDL can be finely tailored by varying the feed molar ratios of PO to ASA, TEB, and BDO. Upon optimizing this scalable process, the PPCDLs with molecular weights between 1000 and 3000 Da are produced in high yields with a reaction time of 8–12 h, which is much faster than the monofunctional initiator in the presence of BDO (typically 20–36 h) or consumes much less amount of TEB and initiator in the absence of BDO. The synthesized PPCDLs possess a high 1oOH content of the terminal hydroxyl groups and a high carbonate content. Thermoplastic poly(carbonate urethane)s (PCUs) are synthesized by copolymerization of the title PPCDLs, 4,4′‐dicyclichexylmethane diisocyanate (HMDI) and BDO. Due to their high transparency and excellent mechanical properties, PCUs have great potential in the polyurethane industry, such as coatings, adhesives, leather, and thermoplastics.
How Do Parents With Advanced Cancer Communicate With Their Children? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Synthesis of Qualitative Studies
Authors: Xu Jiefang , Huang Xiaoyan , Zhang Jie , Zhang Xiaoju , Yang Yang , Xie Mingzhu 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveMany cancer patients are raising young children while suffering from the seriousness of the illness, and it is challenging for parents to talk to their children about their parents' advanced cancer. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize the existing evidence on parents' and children's experiences of communicating about parental advanced cancer.MethodsSeven databases including Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase (OVID), PROQUEST health and medical, CINAL Complete (EMBSO), Medline (OVID), Cochrane Library were systematically searched. A total of 3480 articles were retrieved. Finally, 21 articles were appraised and synthesized.ResultsThree synthesized findings were identified, including open communication with children, concerns about communication, and factors influencing ongoing communication. Most parents appreciated open communication, but struggled with the words, timing and amount of information, and were concerned about causing additional worry to their children. Talking openly about a parent's advanced cancer provided an opportunity for both parents and their children to support each other emotionally, although some parents reported distress in their children.ConclusionsThis systematic review showed the current evidence on parent–child communication when a parent was diagnosed with advanced cancer. Future studies should be conducted to explore how parent–child communication about a parent's advanced cancer affects children's physical and psychological health, and explore children's experiences more directly. Interventions should be developed to help parents with advanced cancer and their children of different ages.
Lung Cancer Screening Health Belief Model: Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Version and Factors Influencing Screening and Prevention Among Jordanians
Authors: Yasin Jehad A. , Tamimi Mohammad‐Amer A. , Qtaishat Fares A. , Al‐Din Tasneem J. , Obeidat Dana M. , Alkuttob Leen A. , Alhamaideh Leen H. , Al‐Habahbeh Faris O. , Jabri Mira E. , Al‐Ani Abdullah , Odat Ramez M. , Zuriekat Margaret , Alfuqaha Othman A. 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundSeveral screening models have recently been applied to study awareness and help people make informed decisions regarding cancer screening.AimsThis study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and lung cancer screening health beliefs (LCSHBs) among Jordanians. Moreover, we intended to translate the LCSHBs scale into the Arabic language and test its validity and reliability.MethodsAn online survey (Google Forms) was completed by 916 participants in Jordan via snowball sampling technique from February 10, 2024, to March 2, 2024, assessing lung cancer screening knowledge, lung cancer preventive attitudes, screening‐related health beliefs, and stages of screening adoption. Linear regression analysis, correlations, and non‐parametric statistics were utilized for statistical inference.ResultsParticipants had high mean percentage scores of 86.56% and 85.75% for knowledge and preventive attitudes towards lung cancer screening, respectively. The Arabic version of the LCSHBs model was found to be a valid and reliable tool, as indicated by principal component analysis extraction and Cronbach's alpha values. Lung cancer screening knowledge was positively associated with perceived benefits and negatively associated with perceived barriers to screening. Knowledge, perceived barriers, perceived risk of lung cancer, self‐efficacy (SE) to screen, and lung cancer preventive attitudes were significantly associated with the perceived benefits of lung cancer screening (p < 0.05). We also found that the higher the SE, the higher the physical activity and the lower the perceived barriers.ConclusionThe Arabic version of the LCSHBs model is valid and reliable for assessing health beliefs toward lung cancer screening. We recommend enhancing targeted interventions, educational outreach, and improving health insurance access to reduce lung cancer incidence in Jordan and promote screening behaviors.
Quality of Chatbot Information Related to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Authors: Warren Christopher J. , Payne Nicolette G. , Edmonds Victoria S. , Voleti Sandeep S. , Choudry Mouneeb M. , Punjani Nahid , Abdul‐Muhsin Haider M. , Humphreys Mitchell R. 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundLarge language model (LLM) chatbots, a form of artificial intelligence (AI) that excels at prompt‐based interactions and mimics human conversation, have emerged as a tool for providing patients with information about urologic conditions. We aimed to examine the quality of information related to benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery from four chatbots and how they would respond to sample patient messages.MethodsWe identified the top three queries in Google Trends related to “treatment for enlarged prostate.” These were entered into ChatGPT (OpenAI), Bard (Google), Bing AI (Microsoft), and Doximity GPT (Doximity), both unprompted and prompted for specific criteria (optimized). The chatbot‐provided answers to each query were evaluated for overall quality by three urologists using the DISCERN instrument. Readability was measured with the built‐in Flesch–Kincaid reading level tool in Microsoft Word. To assess the ability of chatbots to answer patient questions, we prompted the chatbots with a clinical scenario related to holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, followed by 10 questions that the National Institutes of Health recommends patients ask before surgery. Accuracy and completeness of responses were graded with Likert scales.ResultsWithout prompting, the quality of information was moderate across all chatbots but improved significantly with prompting (mean [SD], 3.3 [1.2] vs. 4.4 [0.7] out of 5; p < 0.001). When answering simulated patient messages, the chatbots were accurate (mean [SD], 5.6 [0.4] out of 6) and complete (mean [SD], 2.8 [0.3] out of 3). Additionally, 98% (39/40) had a median score of 5 or higher for accuracy, which corresponds to “nearly all correct.” The readability was poor, with a mean (SD) Flesch–Kincaid reading level grade of 12.1 (1.3) (unprompted).ConclusionsLLM chatbots hold promise for patient education, but their effectiveness is limited by the need for careful prompting from the user and by responding at a reading level higher than that of most Americans (grade 8). Educating patients and physicians on optimal LLM interaction is crucial to unlock the full potential of chatbots.