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Authors: Escobar Vasco Maria Adelaida , Fantaye Samuel H. , Raghunathan Sapna , Solis‐Herrera Carolina 
Published: September 2024

The cover image is based on the Article The potential role of finerenone in patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease by Maria Adelaida Escobar Vasco MD et al., https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.15773.
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A rare case of inferior sinus venosus atrial septal defect and concomitant hypoplasia of the posterior mitral valve leaflet
Authors: Bertolín‐Boronat Carlos , de la Espriella Rafael , Monmeneu Jose Vicente , López‐Lereu María Pilar , Santas Enrique , Merenciano‐González Héctor , Sanchis Juan , Bodí Vicente , Marcos‐Garcés Víctor 
Published: September 2024

AbstractInferior sinus venosus atrial septal defect (SVASD) is the rarest form of the atrial septal defect (ASD) and can sometimes go unnoticed. Although this defect can be associated with other congenital anomalies, its association with hypoplasia of the posterior mitral leaflet is extremely rare. In this case, we present a woman with a history of surgery for an ostium secundum ASD who exhibited persistent right heart chamber dilation. Echocardiography revealed hypoplasia of the posterior mitral leaflet, and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging confirmed the presence of a previously undetected inferior sinus venosus ASD.
Corporate basic research and technological capabilities: Evidence from China
Authors: Ju Xiaosheng , Jiang Shengjun , Hu Yuxuan 
Published: September 2024

AbstractWe empirically examine the effects of basic research on the technological capabilities of Chinese A‐share listed manufacturing firms. Using manually collected corporate publication data to measure basic research activities, our findings reveal that firms with higher quantities and quality of basic research tend to engage in innovation activities within their existing knowledge base. These firms explore a broader range of technological fields and demonstrate enhanced capabilities in utilizing and creating knowledge. They also exhibit higher levels of both quantity and quality in their innovation output, which remains stable over time. Moreover, firms with basic research maintain their technological advancement even after facing external sanctions from the U.S. Heterogeneous analysis reveals that the impacts of basic research are more pronounced in mature and larger firms. This study highlights the significance of basic research for corporate technological catch‐up efforts in transitioning middle‐income countries during the later stages of catch‐up.
Development of a qPCR Assay for the Detection and Quantification of the Fungal Pathogen Calonectria canadiana on Conifers
Authors: Tanguay Philippe , Benoit Nathan , Potvin Amélie , Bernier Louis 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTA real‐time PCR TaqMan assay was developed for the detection of Calonectria canadiana, a fungal pathogen responsible for damping off, root rot and seedling blight in conifer forest nurseries in central and eastern North America. While highly significant in Quebec Forest nurseries, coniferous seedling mortality decreased significantly when nurseries transitioned from bare root to container seedling production. However, over the past few years, this pathogen has re‐emerged as a threat and millions of container white spruce seedlings were culled in two nurseries in eastern Quebec. A sensitive detection and quantification assay for C. canadiana was essential to investigate the biological and environmental factors driving this new epidemic. We designed primers and a TaqMan probe targeting the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) of C. canadiana. The resulting Ccan TaqMan assay successfully differentiated C. canadiana from other soil‐borne pathogens of the Nectriaceae encountered in Quebec Forest nurseries. The limit of detection of the assay was established at eight copies of C. canadiana ITS. The Ccan TaqMan assay quickly identified the presence of the pathogen in both symptomatic and asymptomatic white spruce (Picea glauca) seedlings. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the pathogen was more easily detected when DNA was extracted from necrotic needles at the base of the stem rather than from necrotic roots. This molecular tool will greatly aid in understanding the biology and epidemiology of C. canadiana.
Like a moth to a flame: Do stock market bubbles exacerbate credit risks of peer‐to‐peer lending?
Authors: Liu Xin , Ni Xiaoran , Qiu Zhigang , Xiang Wang , Zhang Kailun 
Published: September 2024

AbstractWe establish a causal link between stock market bubbles and credit risks from peer‐to‐peer lending. Employing a fuzzy regression discontinuity design based on retail investors' disproportional increase in stock market participation when the Shanghai Stock Exchange composite index exceeds 3500, we find that both the default rate and the degree of delinquency rise disproportionately for loans borrowed above the 3500 threshold. This effect is more pronounced among loans of lower quality and when borrowers are more overconfident and less risk averse. Overall, our results suggest that FinTech developments could amplify financial risks and induce contagion across markets.
Label distribution learning for compound facial expression recognition in‐the‐wild: A comparative study
Authors: Khelifa Afifa , Ghazouani Haythem , Barhoumi Walid 
Published: September 2024

AbstractHuman emotional states encompass both basic and compound facial expressions. However, current works primarily focus on basic expressions, consequently neglecting the broad spectrum of human emotions encountered in practical scenarios. Compound facial expressions involve the simultaneous manifestation of multiple emotions on an individual's face. This phenomenon reflects the complexity and richness of human states, where facial features dynamically convey a combination of feelings. This study embarks on a pioneering exploration of Compound Facial Expression Recognition (CFER), with a distinctive emphasis on leveraging the Label Distribution Learning (LDL) paradigm. This strategic application of LDL aims to address the ambiguity and complexity inherent in compound expressions, marking a significant departure from the dominant Single Label Learning (SLL) and Multi‐Label Learning (MLL) paradigms. Within this framework, we rigorously investigate the potential of LDL for a critical challenge in Facial Expression Recognition (FER): recognizing compound facial expressions in uncontrolled environments. We utilize the recently introduced RAF‐CE dataset, meticulously designed for compound expression assessment. By conducting a comprehensive comparative analysis pitting LDL against conventional SLL and MLL approaches on RAF‐CE, we aim to definitively establish LDL's superiority in handling this complex task. Furthermore, we assess the generalizability of LDL models trained on RAF‐CE by evaluating their performance on the EmotioNet and RAF‐DB Compound datasets. This demonstrates their effectiveness without domain adaptation. To solidify these findings, we conduct a comprehensive comparative analysis of 12 cutting‐edge LDL algorithms on RAF‐CE, S‐BU3DFE, and S‐JAFFE datasets, providing valuable insights into the most effective LDL techniques for FER in‐the‐wild.
Species dynamics in forage seed mixtures exposed to different lengths of growing season
Authors: Sturite Ievina , Lunnan Tor , Østrem Liv 
Published: September 2024

AbstractSix seed mixtures differing in number of species and their proportion of timothy (Phleum pratense L.) were tested during three/four production (ley) years in replicated field experiments at three climatically different sites in Norway; one a mountainous inland site at 61° N (Løken) and two in coastal environments, at 61° N (Fureneset) and 65° N (Tjøtta). There were significant differences in forage accumulation (FA) and digestible forage accumulation (DFA) between the three sites. There was a significant FA decline from the third to the fourth ley year for mixtures containing timothy, but not for mixtures without timothy. Estimated interannual FA‐ stability was higher for timothy‐based seed mixtures than for mixtures without timothy at the inland site, but FA‐stability was lower at the coastal sites. In the third‐year herbage of timothy‐based mixtures at the inland site consisted almost solely of timothy, whereas at the coastal sites meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis Huds.) and especially tall fescue (F. arundinacea Schreb.) dominated. In seed mixtures without timothy, cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) suppressed other species at the inland site, whereas at the coastal sites, tall fescue and ryegrasses (Lolium spp.) were the dominant species in the third‐year herbage. Length of growing season and site‐specific growing conditions were important drivers for the observed species changes. Timothy can thus be recommended for ley establishment at sites where the growing season is short (<4 months) and plant growth is intensive, but under conditions with a longer growing season it needs to be sown in mixtures with grass species that surpass the regrowth capacity of timothy.
Emotional labor, conflicting caregiving responsibilities and resilience among foreign female caregivers in Japan: A photovoice study
Authors: Sever Melih , Tiryaki Ayşe 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPrompted by Japan's aging population and the growing demand for migrant female caregivers, this study employs a participatory action research method—photovoice (N = 11) and interviews (N = 9) to investigate the emotional labor, conflicting caregiving responsibilities, and resilience among foreign female caregivers in Japan. A total of 47 photographs and nine interviews were gathered, revealing three main themes with several sub‐themes, such as discrimination, loneliness, ergonomic challenges, and emotional burden. The findings shed light on the stigmatization faced by foreign female caregivers in Japan, who are often perceived as inadequately qualified for their roles. It particularly emphasizes the difficulties they face in balancing their caregiving duties in Japan with the inability to care for their own families back home. Additionally, Japan's stringent immigration policies, patriarchal social structure and the experiences of discrimination further complicate their situation. We recommend that policies and programs focus on improving working conditions (such as reducing workload and increasing wages), supporting family unity, and providing greater flexibility for social integration among migrant caregivers.
A Patient and Public Engagement Project to Inform Dementia Care in a UK Hospital Trust
Authors: Marrow Rachel K. , Cronin Camille , Ashby Victor , Currid Thomas , Alexander Marie 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionThe increasing prevalence of dementia in the United Kingdom presents significant challenges for healthcare, with projections estimating over a million affected individuals by 2025, costing the NHS £6.3 billion annually. Hospital admissions among dementia patients are common, occupying about 25% of UK hospital beds and leading to prolonged stays and diminished health outcomes.MethodThis paper presents the opening stages, part of a larger project where Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) was employed to understand and navigate what it means for hospital care for a person living with dementia. To understand hospital care for dementia patients, focus groups were conducted through dementia cafés in Essex and Suffolk from February to July 2023 engaging patients, carers and family members.ResultsRecognised processes for reporting PPIE and thematic analysis were used and identified six themes and 21 subthemes regarding hospital care: individualised care, role of carers, basic care, interpersonal communication, information sharing and staffing.DiscussionThe results from the PPIE will be used to inform and work with stakeholders through the next phases of the project, which involves examining care processes in the hospital, identifying touchpoints and evaluating these areas. The project continues to be informed by stakeholders including people living with dementia, carers and staff. Additionally, the results may inform other service providers for care enhancements, processes and delivery.ConclusionMoving forward, the study emphasises the importance of building collaborative relationships with stakeholders involved in dementia care. Additionally, it provides insights to focus areas that are fundamental for acute care organisations when delivering care to people living with dementia. By incorporating insights from PPIE, this project seeks to identify inequalities in dementia care services, improve hospital care for people living with dementia, fostering a more inclusive and supportive healthcare environment.Patient or Public ContributionThe purpose of the study was to explore the most important issues around hospital care for people with dementia, their carers and families. Persons living with dementia, carers and family members were involved in the study through community dementia cafés and recruited to take part in focus groups to discuss hospital care for patients with dementia. The design of questions and materials for the discussions was developed through consultation with the university department's service user lead and dementia specialist and reviewed by a service user member living with dementia. A pilot focus group was conducted with a group of carers. We worked with the dementia café managers to coordinate recruitment and a suitable environment to run the focus groups.Trial RegistrationNot applicable.
Integrating Nursing Practice and Policy in Opioid Overdose Prevention: Analysis of the Opioid‐Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach Practice Guide
Authors: Kyei Evans F. , Ansong Rockson , Kyei Grace K. 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTAimTo present a comprehensive analysis of the Opioid‐Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA) Practice Guide 2023, evaluating its alignment with Russell and Fawcett's conceptual model of nursing and health policy and highlighting the implications for nursing practice and policy.DesignThis paper employs a policy analysis framework to evaluate the ORCCA Practice Guide, using Russell and Fawcett's conceptual model as a lens to assess the policy's structure and implementation.MethodsThe analysis is framed by Russell and Fawcett's conceptual model, focusing on the dimensions of efficacy, effectiveness, equity and justice. This framework assesses how well the ORCCA's strategies align with these dimensions in the context of nursing and health policy.ResultsKey findings indicate that the ORCCA's strategies are integral to nursing practice, particularly in frontline interventions such as education, naloxone distribution and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) delivery. The integration of these strategies demonstrates a significant impact on the opioid crisis, enhancing the roles nurses play in opioid overdose prevention.ConclusionThe ORCCA Practice Guide represents a multifaceted approach to addressing the opioid crisis, with strong alignment to the conceptual model used for analysis. It underscores the essential role of nurses in implementing and refining opioid overdose reduction strategies.ImplicationsThe study highlights the critical need for nursing involvement in policy formation and practice implementation, suggesting that nurses are key to advancing comprehensive opioid overdose prevention measures.ImpactThis study addresses the problem of opioid overdoses and the need for effective interventions. The main findings show the importance of nurse‐driven strategies in opioid crisis management. The research impacts public health policy and practice, particularly influencing how nursing approaches are integrated into overall health strategies for overdose prevention.No Patient or Public ContributionNo patients, caregivers, or members of the public were involved in conducting this analysis.
Combined approach of high‐power and very high‐power, short‐duration ablation in superior vena cava isolation
Authors: Makita Toshio , Kuwahara Taishi , Takahashi Kenta , Oshio Takuya , Kadono Kenta , Oyagi Yoshimi , Ito Yayoi , Takahashi Ryo 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIntroductionThe effectiveness and safety of 50 W, high‐power, short‐duration (HPSD) ablation in superior vena cava isolation (SVCI) for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have been reported. However, the acute outcomes of SVCI combined with 90 W/4 s, very high‐power, short‐duration (vHPSD) ablation remain unknown. In this study, we aimed to investigate a novel approach that combines 50 W‐HPSD and 90 W/4 s‐vHPSD ablation in SVCI and to elucidate the characteristics, outcomes, and safety of this approach by comparing SVCI with conventional ablation index (AI)‐guided middle‐power, middle‐duration (MPMD) ablation.MethodsOverall, 126 patients who underwent AF ablation with SVCI using the QDOT MICROTM catheter were retrospectively reviewed; one group underwent SVCI with a combined approach of HPSD and vHPSD ablation (50 W/90 W group, n = 73) and another group underwent AI‐guided MPMD ablation (30–40 W group, n = 53). This study compared the procedural details, radiofrequency (RF) ablation profiles, and complications. The RF settings used in the 50 W/90 W group were 50 W/7 s for the lateral segment close to the phrenic nerve and 90 W/4 s for the nonlateral segment.ResultsThe 50 W/90 W group required a significantly shorter procedural time (3.2 vs. 5.9 min, p < .001), shorter RF duration (42.0 vs. 162.0 s, p < .001), and lower RF energy (2834 vs. 5480 J, p < .001) than the 30–40 W group. Procedural success, first‐pass SVCI, number of RF applications, and SVC reconnection after isoproterenol loading were comparable between the groups. The maximum tip‐electrode temperature of the multi‐thermocouple system was significantly higher in the 50 W/90 W group than in the 30–40 W group (50.0°C vs. 47.0°C, p < .001). No complications, such as phrenic nerve injury or bleeding requiring transfusion, were observed in either group.ConclusionsThe combined approach of 50 W/7 s‐HPSD and 90 W/4 s‐vHPSD ablation resulted in successful and safe SVCI with shorter procedural time, shorter RF duration, and lower RF energy.
Pobrecitos: Determinations of deservingness in the Costa Rican asylum process
Authors: Fouratt Caitlin E. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis article examines how Costa Rica's asylum process enacts bureaucratic bordering, shaping refugee deservingness through intertwined logics of security and humanitarianism. Based on fieldwork from 2016 to 2022, the analysis focuses on two areas: daily interactions between asylum officials and applicants, and the bureaucratic practices in humanitarian aid distribution. The first case analyzes a form of micro‐level bureaucratic bordering in the ways officials draw on racialized understandings of cultural, social, and economic differences to categorize asylum seekers as deserving or undeserving. The second explores how a restructured aid system, with NGOs as filters, erects bureaucratic barriers that complicate access to services for asylum seekers. Both cases demonstrate how deservingness is determined through the interplay of institutions, actors, and procedures, reflecting broader trends of the intersection of security and humanitarianism in migration management, ultimately marginalizing those least equipped to navigate the bureaucratic complexities of the asylum system.
The Impact of Obesity on Childbirth Expectations
Authors: Messer Tamara A. , Blank Fabienne , Grand‐Guillaume‐Perrenoud Jean Anthony , Aubry Evelyne M. 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionPositive childbirth expectations are crucial for fostering a positive labor experience and enhancing the health and well‐being of both the woman and her newborn. However, the impact of obesity on childbirth expectations remains underexplored. We aim to assess childbirth expectations in women living with obesity to enhance perinatal care tailored to their specific needs.MethodsUsing an adapted version of the Childbirth Expectation Questionnaire (CEQ) in a nationwide online survey, we assessed expectations on childbirth of pregnant women living in Switzerland. We performed one‐way analysis of variance and independent t tests to analyze associations between childbirth expectations and women's characteristics such as body mass index (BMI). Binomial logistic regressions estimated the likelihood of positive birth expectations occurring based on individual and contextual factors.ResultsIn total, 961 pregnant women responded to the CEQ through social media. Increased BMI was associated with lower mean scores in overall birth expectations (P = .008), whereas women accompanied by midwives during pregnancy showed significantly increased mean scores (P < .001). Regression analysis revealed that women living with obesity were less likely to have positive expectations for their upcoming childbirth when compared with others (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.63; 95% CI, 0.42‐0.95; P = .027). Conversely, midwifery care and plans for nonclinical births were associated with increased positive childbirth expectations (aOR, 3.65; 95% CI, 2.11‐6.32; P < .001 and aOR, 4.77; 95% CI, 3.37‐6.74; P < .001, respectively).DiscussionWomen living with obesity exhibited significantly lower childbirth expectations compared with other women, impacting birth outcomes and satisfaction. Midwife involvement correlated with more positive expectations, emphasizing their role in improving women's realistic expectations and fostering well‐being. Enhanced accessibility to models of care with midwifery continuity may be a crucial factor in promoting positive expectations among women living with obesity.
Sleep problems and executive dysfunctions in pre‐school children
Authors: Tangwijitsakul Hathaipohn , Likhitweerawong Narueporn , Boonchooduang Nonglak , Chonchaiya Weerasak , Louthrenoo Orawan 
Published: September 2024

AimThe aim of the study was to examine the relationship between sleep problems and executive functions in pre‐school children as reported by parents/caregivers.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study of caregiver‐child dyads was conducted in a public kindergarten school in Northern Thailand. Sleep problems were evaluated using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ), whereas executive functions were assessed using the Behavioural Rating Inventory of Executive Function – pre‐school version (BRIEF‐P). T‐scores greater than 65 of the BRIEF‐P were defined as deficits in executive functions. Multiple linear regressions were performed to assess the association between the executive function components and the total CSHQ scores.ResultsParticipants included 356 children, with a mean age of 5.04 (0.54) years. The total CSHQ scores of the executive dysfunction group were significantly higher than those of the group with executive functions below the cutoff (P < 0.001), which indicated more of sleep problems, including sleep‐onset delay, night waking and daytime sleepiness. However, the duration of night sleep, night awake, afternoon nap and total sleep time reported by parents did not differ between the two groups. Weak positive correlations between the total CSHQ and subscale scores and the Global Executive Composite score of the BRIEF‐P were noted. After adjusting for confounding variables, including child's age, gender, prematurity, maternal age and education, family income and media viewing time from the multiple linear regression analysis, the total CSHQ scores were significantly correlated with worse Global Executive Composite scores, which is the summary of five domains of executive functions (P < 0.001).ConclusionsThis study highlights the association between sleep problems and deficits in executive functions in healthy pre‐school children. Health‐care providers are encouraged to consistently advocate for proper sleep hygiene and practices to enhance executive functions in pre‐schoolers.