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NASUP Exemplary Mentor Award Winners – 2023 and 2024
Authors: Grabowski Christine , Outten Clara , O'Brien Charlene 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThe following narratives describe how successful relationships between mentors and pre-service and inservice teachers go beyond observations and feedback. The purpose is to share the multifaceted approach mentors take to support teacher candidates in generative ways so they can develop their potential as practitioners and how they nurture a culture of professional respect and understanding about how the school–university partnership supports teachers and students across the school and beyond the individual placement classrooms.Design/methodology/approachThe article contains first-person experiences of the recent National Association for School–University Partnerships (NASUP) Exemplary Mentor Award Winners for 2023 and 2024.FindingsThe work of mentors facilitates the growth of pre-service and inservice teachers, empowering them to innovate and enjoy a sense of autonomy within their placement site and supports the growth of the university program, making the partnership more responsive to the needs of the pre-service and inservice teachers. These narratives are evidence of the power of the school–university partnership in growing teachers who exemplify the profession.Originality/valueA successful Professional Development Schools (PDS) partnership includes exemplary mentors who support pre-service teachers, in-service teachers and teacher candidates as they prepare for the profession.
Sixty years of ecology with impact
Authors: Groves Lydia , Gordon Rowena , Siqueira Tadeu , Macinnis‐Ng Cate , Marini Lorenzo , Nuñez Martin A. , Suryawanshi Kulbhushansingh , Barlow Jos 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Journal of Applied Ecology celebrates its 60th birthday in 2024. In this Editorial, we explore how the journal's role has changed since its launch and investigate whether the articles we publish are achieving real‐world impact.

We designed and ran an author survey for all authors who have published with us between 2017 and 2021. Authors were asked if their publication achieved real‐world impact, and if so, how they achieved it. Forty four percent of respondents achieved real‐world impact with their article, primarily citing engagement with key stakeholders as the reason for this impact.

We also assessed our impact on online policy documentation, comparing this to our citations in the published scientific literature. We are the most highly cited British Ecological Society journal for policy mentions with over 2800 citations in total. We also found a weak correlation between policy citations and citations in academic literature, which highlights the fact that article with relatively few academic citations can have large real‐world impact.

Synthesis and applications. Whilst these results are encouraging, there are significant challenges involved in achieving and measuring impact scale. To help address some of these, we launch here a suite of new author services to help our authors achieve real‐world impact with their work. This includes offering plain language summaries and the opportunity to present findings to British Ecological Society's stakeholder community.
Obsolescence and Innovation in the Middle English Religious Lexicon
Authors: Vogelsanger Johanna 
Published: December 2024

AbstractLexical loss has long been of interest to scholars of the history of English, even though it is difficult to measure and has therefore received less attention than related processes, such as lexical innovation. Recently, the topic has received renewed interest, especially concerning the idea of French replacing large swathes of native vocabulary after the Norman Conquest. Using data from the Historical Thesaurus of English (HT), the present article tracks changes in the Middle English (ME) religious lexis, focusing on nouns and the influence of French and Latin, and investigates patterns of lexical obsolescence and innovation in conjunction with language of origin and semantic specificity. Following Sylvester et al. (2020), semantic specificity is measured by utilising the HT's structure, and etymological information is extracted from the OED and MED. Overall, most lexical items are found at the hypernymic level of the semantic hierarchy. Already in the early ME period, about 30% of the religious lexicon is of Romance origin and this proportion only continues to grow. The proportion of English‐origin items decreases accordingly, although the absolute number stays relatively stable. Peaks in first and last attestations are shown to coincide, likely due to the nature of the available data.
Generative‐adversarial network for falsification of handwritten signatures
Authors: Marcinowski‐Prażmowski Maciej 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWith further development of generative AI, primarily generative‐adversarial networks (GAN), deepfakes are gaining in quality and accessibility. While, forensic methods designed for examination of handwriting are often applied to its digital copies, despite being possibly insensitive to cases of GAN‐made forgeries (unless methods of digital forensics are co‐employed). Approaching this problem from a novel perspective, we have created a translational GAN tasked with generating false handwritten signatures from limited examples, aiming to ascertain whether traditional methods of signature examination will be effective against such forgeries. We have found that traditional methods of handwriting examination are sufficient for identification of discriminative features that could result in rejection of GAN‐made forgeries, however, those stemmed mostly from the lesser visual quality of the generated signatures, which could be improved in the future.
Telehealth vs face‐to‐face consultations in a urological oncology clinic: a randomised controlled trial
Authors: Armany David , Katelaris Athos , Dhar Ankur , Alghazo Omar , Wood Dale , Kim Lawrence H. , Patel Manish I. 
Published: December 2024

ObjectivesTo determine the effectiveness of telehealth, among patients reviewed for urological oncological diseases, compared with standard face‐to‐face (F2F) consultations with regard to patient‐reported satisfaction through use of a validated questionnaire.Materials and MethodsWe conducted a single‐centre randomised controlled trial in 126 patients recruited from the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centres urological oncology clinics. Patients were randomised to either a telehealth audio‐only (telephone) consultation group or a standard F2F consultation group for their next routine appointment. Validated questionnaires, using a 4‐point Likert index scale, were completed at the end of the appointments. Questionnaire scores were analysed using the Mann–Whitney U‐test. The primary outcome measured was patients' preference for type of consultation on subsequent follow‐up. Secondary outcomes involved evaluation of efficiency, quality of care, ease of understanding, overall satisfaction, professionalism, limitations, and convenience.ResultsA total of 63 patients in the F2F group and 53 patients in the telephone group completed and returned the validated questionnaires. Patients' preference for next follow‐up was statistically significant, favouring the telephone group (P = 0.012). For the secondary outcomes, patients in the telephone group also reported greater satisfaction with regard to the efficiency and timing of the consultation (P = 0.005). Conversely, patients in the F2F group reported higher rates of satisfaction with regard to ‘tests and follow‐up’ and the clinician's ability to deal with their issues, as compared to the telephone group (P = 0.002). Also, patients in the F2F group reported higher rates of perceived quality of consultation (P = 0.027).ConclusionOur study demonstrates that patients with urological oncological diseases attending routine follow‐up generally prefer telehealth over F2F appointments. However, patients in the F2F group perceived that there was a higher quality of care in their consultation, and that the services provided were superior, in comparison to patients in the telehealth group. These are barriers to the widespread adoption of telehealth in urological oncology follow‐up care and are rarely reported in the current literature.
Tier 2 adult weight management services in the UK: A case study evaluation of local authority provision of targeted services for higher‐risk groups in England
Authors: McSweeney Lorraine , Rothwell Charlotte , Adamson Ashley , Barrett Simon , Mathews Claire , Lloyd Scott , Fong Mackenzie 
Published: December 2024

SummaryIn 2021, the UK Government announced additional funding in England for Adult Weight Management Services (AWMS); it was specified that the extra funding must be used to commission or extend existing tier 2 services. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities encouraged commissioners to prioritise services for higher‐risk groups such as those with learning disabilities, severe mental illness, people from minority ethnic groups, those living in deprived areas and men. To better understand the findings from previous survey work and to explore the implementation of targeted services in greater depth, we undertook a multiple case study comprising eight tier 2 adult weight management service providers and 35 individual stakeholder interviewees. Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research as an interview guide and in data analysis, we determined key enablers and barriers to successful service provision and programme implementation. Good practice for successful AWMS provision for higher‐risk groups includes, having an existing programme in place that can be adapted, ensuring adequate time for programme development/implementation, having good existing networks/partnerships, collaborative working and putting the target group at the heart of any intervention. The findings from this work provide practical recommendations for policy and practice when targeting tier 2 services for higher‐risk groups.
Esophageal submucosal gland duct adenoma: An unrecognised esophageal counterpart of minor salivary gland tumours with frequent BRAF V600E mutations
Authors: Hua Hongjin , Hu Die , Ding Ying , Li Hai 
Published: December 2024

AimsEsophageal submucosal gland duct adenoma is an extremely rare benign tumour, with only a few reported cases. We conducted the largest single‐centre clinical study of esophageal submucosal gland duct adenoma, examining its molecular mechanisms and clinicopathological features.Methods and ResultsBetween 2018 and 2023, seven cases of esophageal submucosal gland duct adenoma were identified at a tertiary medical centre; two were female and five were male, aged between 51 and 75 years (mean = 63.8 years). Comprehensive evaluations of clinicopathological, immunohistochemical and molecular characteristics were conducted. Histologically, tumours showed papillotubular and cystic patterns lined with double layers of cells arranged in ducts, papillary folds and microcysts. The inner luminal tall columnar cells had eosinophilic cytoplasm and did not show mucin production and the basal cells showed myoepithelial differentiation. Immunohistochemically, inner luminal layer cells were positive for CK7, CK19 and CK5/6 and outer basal layer cells were positive for SMA and P40. Both layers were negative for CK20, CDX2, MUC5AC, MUC6, MUC2, GCDFP15 and Alcian blue‐periodic acid–Schiff (AB‐PAS). Genomic analyses revealed the presence of BRAF V600E mutations in five of seven tumours (71.43%).ConclusionsThis study delineates a distinct subtype of benign adenoma arising from the esophageal submucosal gland duct, characterised by multiple lobulated cystic proliferation of benign epithelial layers within the submucosa. BRAF V600E mutations were present, similar to in sialadenoma papilliferum. We determined the genetic mutation present in esophageal submucosal gland duct adenoma, providing further evidence that it is an esophageal counterpart of minor salivary gland tumours.
A case for rethinking the gender targeting of child cash transfers in Brazil and South Africa: Assessing caregiver sex in determining stunting in child beneficiaries
Authors: Khan Zoheb , Patel Leila 
Published: December 2024

AbstractLittle is known about the effects of the receipt of child‐centred cash transfers by men. This article tests whether caregiver sex matters in determining stunting (low height for age) in child beneficiaries of Brazil's Bolsa Família and South Africa's Child Support Grant using household survey data. Overall, we find that caregivers’ socioeconomic and education status are more influential alongside the region of residence. However, among households at intermediate levels of poverty, female recipients are significantly less likely to have stunted children. Improving the complementary service environment while encouraging more men to apply for benefits and to assume caregiving responsibilities could be a transformative, gender‐sensitive policy intervention.
Minding the gender gap in Viet Nam's old‐age pensions: Actuarial insights on addressing women's discrimination in the design of social insurance schemes
Authors: López Betina Ramírez , Sengupta Anasuya 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe article presents an analysis of the factors that shape gender gaps in old‐age pension coverage and outcomes in Viet Nam. The authors argue that gender norms shape not only women's roles and constraints in society, but further influence policy discourse that impact women's access to employment and social security over their life course. Drawing on a mix of quantitative, qualitative and actuarial evidence from the International Labour Organization and other key actors working on women's employment and access to social security in Viet Nam, such as Viet Nam Women's Union, the article seeks to illustrate the confluence of demand and supply side factors that underly gender gaps in old‐age pensions. A key finding from Viet Nam, relevant for many parts of the region and the world, is that women are discriminated against in social security systems by design. This is particularly stark in the legacy design of social insurance systems, that were once tailored to serve a predominantly male, formal workforce. Moreover, without introducing an explicit gender lens in the design of social insurance schemes, for example eligibility criteria and benefit calculations, any proposals for policy reform further risk exacerbating rather than mitigating existing gender gaps in social insurance schemes. The authors propose key recommendations for both Vietnamese policy makers and international actors to address such gender gaps and help achieve the government's commitments towards an inclusive social security system.
Co‐treatment with erythropoietin derived HBSP and caspase‐3 siRNA: A promising approach to prevent fibrosis after acute kidney injury
Authors: Wu Yuanyuan , Wang Yanan , Chen Fei , Han Cheng , Huang Lili , Sai Wenli , Fan Yaping , Brunskill Nigel J. , Yang Bin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractAcute kidney injury (AKI) is a risk factor of chronic kidney disease, without specific treatment. This study investigated the effect of co‐treatment using erythropoietin‐derived helix B surface peptide (HBSP) and caspase‐3 small interfering RNA (CASP3siRNA) on preventing fibrosis post AKI in order to achieve better efficacy by different action mechanisms. Ischemia–reperfusion (IR) in mice was induced by clamping bilateral renal pedicles for 30 min followed by 2‐week reperfusion, with HBSP and/or CASP3siRNA administered at the onset of IR. Serum creatinine, apoptosis, active caspase‐3 and high mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1) in kidneys were decreased by HBSP, CASP3siRNA or both, with increased PCNA. α‐SMA expression and collagen I deposition were also reduced by CASP3siRNA and both. Most interestingly, the co‐treatment further reduced tubulointerstitial damage and fibrosis, but raised PCNA compared to CASP3siRNA. EPOR/βcR was reduced by HBSP, and positively correlated with Sirius red staining, whereas EPOR was unchanged. In TCMK‐1 cells, H2O2 raised apoptosis and α‐SMA were reduced by HBSP, while the same was occurred to HMGB1. However, HMGB1 was further increased by EPOR siRNA under H2O2 stimulation with/without HBSP treatment. In conclusion, this study demonstrated synergistic long‐term renoprotection post IR‐AKI by HBSP and CASP3siRNA, which may be due to co‐inhibiting inflammation and stimulating repair at early stage, and subsequently preventing fibrosis.
Buprenorphine prescribing practices for older adults in 2019 and 2020
Authors: Ernecoff Natalie C. , Sheng Flora , Cantor Jonathan , Stein Bradley D. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackgroundOpioid use disorder (OUD) prevalence has increased threefold among Medicare beneficiaries 65 years and older (hereafter “older adults”) since 2013, with a prevalence of 15.7 per 1000 Medicare beneficiaries in 2018. Yet, access to treatment that addresses the needs of older adults with OUD is limited, including patterns of buprenorphine prescribing to older adults. Therefore, we sought to describe buprenorphine treatment patterns among older adults and prescribing clinician specialties.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective observational study using 2019–2020 IQVIA Real World Data–Longitudinal Prescriptions. High‐prescribing clinicians are those who prescribed buprenorphine to >15 unique older adults within a calendar year. We used T‐test and chi‐square tests to compare characteristics associated with differences in prescribing.ResultsAmong 26,202 clinicians prescribing buprenorphine to 67,921 unique older adults, 1232 (5%) prescribed to more than 15 older adults (mean 28.1, SD = 23.6), corresponding to buprenorphine prescribing for 24,672 (36%) older adults. Among older adults dispensed buprenorphine, the majority (58%) were 66–70 years of age and male (54%). Individuals older than 70 years (44%) and males (51%) were slightly more common among high prescribers than non‐high‐prescribing clinicians (41% and 49%, respectively). Primary care clinicians (42%) and advance practice providers (APPs) (29%) were the most common specialties prescribing buprenorphine. Most (87%) buprenorphine prescribers were in urban counties; with a slightly higher percentage of high‐prescribing clinicians in urban counties (91%).ConclusionsA relatively small subset of clinicians prescribes most buprenorphine to older adults. This work provides evidence of gaps in care delivery. Scalable systems‐level interventions should be developed and tested to improve treatment availability mindful of existing clinical infrastructure.
Multicamera simultaneous total internal reflection and interference reflection microscopy
Authors: Spector Jeffrey O. , Chen Jiayi , Szczesna Ewa , Roll‐Mecak Antonina 
Published: December 2024

AbstractInterference Reflection Microscopy (IRM) is an optical technique that relies on the interference between the reflected light from an incident beam as it passes through materials of different refractive indices. This technique has been successfully used to image microtubules, biologically important biofilaments with a diameter of 25 nm. However, it is often desirable to image both the microtubule and microtubule interacting proteins simultaneously. Here we present a simple modification to a standard multicolour total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscope that enables simultaneous high‐speed IRM and single molecule TIRF imaging. Our design utilises a camera for each channel (IRM and TIRF) allowing independent optimisation of camera parameters for the two different modalities. We illustrate its application by imaging unlabelled microtubules and GFP‐labelled end‐binding protein EB1, which forms comets on the tips of polymerising microtubules. Our design is easily implemented, and with minimal cost, making it accessible to any laboratory with an existing fluorescence microscope.
A Qualitative Study of Postpartum Women's Lived Experiences During COVID‐19
Authors: Toledo Christine , Quidley‐Rodriguez Narciso , Cianelli Rosina , Villegas Rodriguez Natalia 
Published: December 2024

IntroductionAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the state of Florida became the epicenter of the COVID‐19 delta variant during the summer of 2021. There is limited knowledge on how the pandemic impacted postpartum women's lived experiences in the United States. The purpose of the study was to explore the lived experiences of postpartum women living in South Florida during the COVID‐19 pandemic and their responses.MethodsA descriptive qualitative study design was used. Study participants included 26 postpartum women living in South Florida who had given birth to a live newborn from March 2020 to May 2022. We used purposeful sampling and social media recruitment methods. Sociodemographic information was collected using REDCap, and live face‐to‐face in‐depth interviews were conducted on Webex using a semistructured questionnaire. Content analysis was used to analyze the research data and develop themes and subthemes.ResultsThe first central theme, raising an infant during a pandemic, included 3 subthemes: (1) protecting the infant, (2) feeling isolated, and (3) food for thought. The second central theme, maternal needs during a pandemic, included 3 subthemes: (1) mental health needs, (2) support needs, and (3) health care needs.ConclusionFindings suggest women experienced significant challenges in caring for themselves and their infants during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Findings highlight the need for policy reform that secures comprehensive and quality postpartum health care for women that includes mental health screenings.
Internal factors driving willingness to seek financial advice: The role of trust and anxiety
Authors: Westermann Steffen , Harrison Jennifer L. , Niblock Scott J. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWe construct and test a conceptual framework that extends the five‐step financial help‐seeking model (Grable and Joo, J Financ Couns Plann, 1999, 10, 14–25) by incorporating different trust dimensions and financial adviser anxiety to examine how internal factors influence willingness to seek financial advice. Using structural equation modeling and a sample of 1297 Australian adults, we find willingness is mostly driven by narrow‐scope trust and, to a lesser extent, by future time perspective and an indirect effect of system trust (through narrow‐scope trust). However, we do not find evidence to suggest that financial adviser anxiety is associated with financial advice‐seeking willingness or narrow‐scope trust. Our results suggest factors that policymakers can target to increase consumer advice‐seeking willingness to help increase the uptake of financial advice when needed and available.