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A systematic review on the use of transforming powder dressing for wound care
Authors: O'Connor Madeline J. , Ho Kelly C. , Sriram Nikhil , Fine Keenan S. , Melnick Bradley A. , Bartler Angelica V. , Huffman Kristin N. , Marzouk Sammer M. , Galiano Robert D. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe transforming powder dressing (Altrazeal®, Uluru Inc, Addison, TX, USA) is simple to use, painless to apply and has a wear time of up to 30 days. This study aims to review the current literature to elucidate the impact of transforming powder dressing on healing, pain management and overall patient outcomes. We conducted a systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses guidelines. Data including study characteristics, patient demographics and wound outcomes were extracted. Our systematic review included 26 articles (n = 175). Of these articles, 13 (50%) were case reports, 10 (38.5%) were case series, 2 (7.7%) were randomised controlled trials and 1 (3.8%) was a cohort study. Wound types included venous ulcer (23.9%), pressure sore (19.7%), burn (15.5%), skin graft (13.4%), diabetic foot ulcer (4.2%), Mohs defect (3.5%) and other (19.6%). Complete re‐epithelialization occurred in 90.1% of the wounds. A total of 19 studies (73%) discussed pain, each of which reported reduced pain with the use of transforming powder dressing. The evaluated studies collectively suggest that transforming powder dressing offers a promising re‐epithelialization rate and analgesic effect across various wound types.
Distinguishing High Daytime From Nighttime Temperature Effects During Early Vegetative Growth in Cotton
Authors: Parkash Ved , Snider John , Awori Kelvin Jimmy , Katta Jhansy Reddy , Pilon Cristiane , Tishchenko Viktor 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTHigh‐temperature limits early season vegetative growth of cotton, and the physiological response of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) to high daytime or nighttime temperature needs to be explored. The objectives of the current study were to determine (1) plant growth response, (2) physiological contributors to variation in biomass production and (3) mechanisms driving variation in net photosynthetic rate (AN) in response to different combinations of high daytime and nighttime temperatures. Beginning at planting, cotton was exposed to four different growth temperature regimes: (1) optimum (30/20°C day/night), (2) high nighttime (30/30°C), (3) high daytime (40/20°C) and combined high daytime and nighttime (40/30°C) for 4 weeks. Relative to the 30/20°C treatment, plant growth was positively affected by high nighttime temperature and negatively affected by high daytime temperature and combined high day and night temperature. Increased leaf area mainly contributed to increased biomass production in high nighttime temperature; higher nighttime respiration (RN) drove reductions in biomass in combined high daytime and nighttime temperature; and decreased leaf area and AN and increased RN drove reductions in biomass under high daytime temperature alone. AN was not impacted by high nighttime temperature, while decreased under high daytime temperature and increased with combined high daytime and nighttime temperature. Adjustments in leaf traits contributed to increases in AN in combined high daytime and nighttime temperature, and increased photorespiration and respiration contributed to reductions in AN under high daytime temperature. Overall, early season vegetative growth of cotton exhibited differential responses to high daytime and nighttime temperatures.
Role of Smart Agriculture Techniques in Food Security: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ahmad Tanveer , Ahsan Samreen , Farooq Muhammad Adil , Gulzar Muhammad , Mubben Mubashir , Hussain Ashiq , Ahmed Adnan , Asif Afifa , Kauser Samina , Najam Ayesha , Sidrah  , Firdous Nida 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTAgriculture plays an important part in the overall growth and development of a nation. Concerns about agriculture continue to be a recalcitrant obstacle in the path of upward movement. Although agricultural yields are increased, however, low‐ and middle‐income countries still have difficulty in producing all of the required foods with the current state of agricultural technology. Smart agriculture is becoming increasingly important to the farmers as a means of ensuring optimal field growth and higher crop yield. This systematic study analysed and briefly explained the effects of using smart agriculture techniques (SATs) from a variety of countries, including China, the United States of America, Australia, India, the Philippine Islands, South Africa, Pakistan and Iran, among others. Increased climatic change resulting in abiotic stress and other harmful effects on plants have resulted in decreased productivity under traditional agricultural practices. Stats from the literature have shown that the launching of SATs has resulted in a significant increase in cotton–wheat and rice–wheat crop yields, resultantly increased incomes of the farmers. Application of SATs, including satellite remote sensing, drones, machine learning and image processing, monitoring, wireless sensor networks, IoT–based robotics, precision agriculture and agroforestry could be extremely useful in developing intelligent agricultural systems in underdeveloped and developing countries, with improved plant growth, high crop yield and ensuring food security. These technologies could help farmers by storing additional water, spraying pesticides with drones, practicing precision agriculture and employing sensors for assessing different environmental parameters. By making efficient use of these technologies, countries could be able to increase the yield of their crops, which, in turn, will contribute to the reduction of poverty and the elimination of food insecurity.
A Holistic Approach to the Selection of Soybean (Glycine max) Cultivars for Shade Environments Based on Morphological, Yield and Genetic Traits
Authors: Campos Wellington Ferreira , Leite João Paulo Ribeiro , Matos Fábio Santos , Dobbss Leonardo Barros , Nicoli Alessandro , Evaristo Anderson Barbosa 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTThe reduction of photosynthetically active radiation impacts the growth and productivity of soybean in agroforestry and intercropping systems. Thus, this report explored the responses of 16 soybean cultivars submitted to shade levels in field conditions. Multi‐faceted and relative importance analyses revealed that the steam diameter and plant height are fundamental morphological markers for selecting shade‐resilient cultivars, both were high and positively correlated to yield components. Moreover, the responses to shade varied among soybean cultivars, with certain genotypes demonstrating distinct tolerance levels, which allowed also the estimative of genetic variance that revealed strong participation of genetic components in responses to shade. Multivariate and clustering analysis using steam diameter and plant height in combination with two yield components resulted in the identification of four soybean cultivars more tolerant to shade environments and two sensible. Therefore, this report provides insights into soybean cultivation under varying light conditions, provides a robust foundation for the integration of morphological and yield markers in breeding programmes focused on shade tolerance and guides future endeavours in crop improvement for optimal and sustainable yield and resilience in the climate change context.
Research Competence in Clinical Nursing Insights From Chinese Nurses: A Cross‐Sectional Survey
Authors: Zhu Ming‐yang , Xia Chun‐ling , Fu Tong‐tong , Dai Heng , Xiao Shi‐qi 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTAimTo assess the research capacity of 3014 clinical nurses in northeastern China, examining their participation in research and self‐assessed competencies to advance nursing practice.BackgroundNursing research is essential for the development of the nursing discipline, yet significant progress in enhancing the research capabilities of nursing staff has been limited over the past decades. Clinical nurses, central to the execution of research activities, need improved research skills to identify relevant topics and synthesise clinical experiences with the literature.DesignA cross‐sectional survey.MethodsIn 2023, using a convenience sampling method, a cross‐sectional questionnaire survey was conducted on 3014 nurses in a Grade A tertiary hospital. The questionnaire included questions on basic information and scientific research, as well as a self‐evaluation scale assessing the nurses' capability for conducting scientific research.ResultsAmong the nurses participating in the survey, 29.66% (894) had published academic papers in Chinese, 2.06% (62) had published papers in Science Citation Index journals, 2.39% (72) had hosted nursing research projects, 5.87% (177) had participated in nursing research projects and 71% (2140) expressed their willingness to participate in nursing research activities. The average score on the self‐evaluation of research capability was 54.08 ± 24.55, with scores ranging from 0 to 120.ConclusionThe clinical nurses' research capacity scores are at the midpoint of the scale (0–120), indicating basic research capabilities with room for improvement. There is a high willingness to engage in research. Nursing managers should consider these factors in training programmes and promote research activities to improve the team's scientific capability.Relevance to Clinical PracticeThis study reveals a critical gap between nurses' willingness and actual involvement in research, emphasising the need for enhanced research skills to improve nursing practice.Patient or Public ContributionThis study did not require patient or public involvement in its design, outcome measures or execution. The contribution of patients/members of the public was limited solely to data collection.
Is the Gender Pension Gap Fair?
Authors: Valente Manuel Sá 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTThe income gap between women and men expands with age, culminating in a gender pension gap in old age that is much larger than pay gaps earlier in life. In this article, I question two attempts to justify gender pension gaps. One insists that lower financial contribution justifies women's lower overall pensions. The second states that women must receive less monthly because they live longer. I argue that neither of these reasons is fair in a gender‐unjust world. Rather than justifying pension gaps, female longevity is an opportunity to promote gender justice: by subsidizing longer lives, old‐age redistribution attenuates lifetime gender inequality. In the case of retirement pensions, the use of age to promote gender equality may be preferable to explicit gender differentiation. There is, then, a feminist case for old‐age redistribution.
Understanding the relationship between self‐compassion and body dissatisfaction
Authors: Cadena Sandy Belle Rosales , Iyer Aarti , Webb Thomas L. , Millings Abigail 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBody dissatisfaction reflects a person's negative perceptions, thoughts, and feelings regarding their body. Two factors—(1) self‐compassion, a positive attitude of self‐acceptance despite flaws, and (2) gratitude, the capability to notice and appreciate the positive aspects of life—may help to reduce body dissatisfaction. The present research aimed to provide further evidence for the relationship between gratitude, self‐compassion, and body dissatisfaction and test whether meditation focusing on self‐compassion can reduce body dissatisfaction. Two online studies were conducted with samples of adult women recruited in the United Kingdom (N = 342 and 117). Study 1 found that self‐compassion, but not gratitude, significantly predicted lower levels of body dissatisfaction. Study 2 found that participating in a 3‐week meditation program—whether focused on self‐compassion or relaxation—increased self‐compassion over time and reduced body dissatisfaction. Taken together, the findings that regular meditation can bring positive outcomes to women with body dissatisfaction, regardless of the specific focus or content of the meditation.
Psychometric analysis of the quiet quitting and quiet firing scale among Turkish healthcare professionals
Authors: Karadas Ayse , Çevik Celalettin 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundDue to the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic, the risk of quiet quitting among healthcare professionals is increasing. Individuals who engage in the quiet quitting process may also unknowingly become the target of quiet firing. The concepts of quiet quitting and quiet firing play a crucial role in promoting employee resilience and preventing organizational losses.MethodThis study aimed to conduct a validity and reliability analysis of the quiet quitting and quiet firing scale (QQ and QF scale) in Turkish. A methodological study was conducted with 445 healthcare professionals.ResultsThe item‐total score correlation values ranged between 0.37 and 0.76. The confirmatory factor analysis confirmed a 14‐item, two‐factor structure. Cronbach's ⍺ internal consistency coefficient was 0.89. The QQ and QF scale had a strong negative correlation with the person‐organization fit scale and the happiness at work scale subscales of engagement, job satisfaction and affective organizational commitment.ConclusionThe results showed that the adapted version of the QQ and QF scale was valid and suitable for use in Turkey.
A droplet digital PCR assay to detect Chinese rice‐field eels rhabdovirus
Authors: Liu Wenzhi , Zhou Yong , Jiang Nan , Xu Chen , Zhong Qiwang , Fan Yuding 
Published: September 2024

AbstractChinese rice‐field eels rhabdovirus (CrERV) causes haemorrhagic disease in Chinese rice‐field eels (Monopterus albus), leading to significant mortality and economic losses. Sensitive detection of CrERV nucleic acids is essential to control the spread of this pathogen and to treat infected individuals. Herein, we developed an efficient and sensitive droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) method to rapidly detect and quantify CrERV. The ddPCR assay optimal conditions were an annealing temperature of 53°C, and primer and probe concentrations of 0.5 and 0.25 μM, respectively. The assay had a diagnostic sensitivity of 0.23 copies/μL, and was highly specific, showing no cross reactivity with other viruses (infectious haematopoietic necrosis virus, grass carp reovirus, spring viremia of carp virus, largemouth bass ranavirus, carp edema virus, Chinese giant salamander iridovirus, and white spot syndrome virus). Real‐time quantitative PCR testing of 30 Chinese rice‐field eels samples detected CrERV in 7 samples (23.3%), whereas ddPCR detected CrERV in 12 samples (40%), demonstrating its higher sensitivity. Thus, ddPCR represents an advanced method to absolutely quantify CrERV in infected fish with low virus concentrations, providing a valuable tool to manage the spread and impact of CrERV.
A graphical user interface for predicting quality parameters of deep‐fried foods
Authors: Othman Siti Nabihah , Jamil Norazaliza Mohd 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe process of deep‐frying brings about significant physicochemical changes in the color and moisture content of foods, influenced by heat and mass transfer phenomena. Achieving consistent quality in fried foods, such as nuggets, fries, and chicken pies, is challenging, highlighting the importance of predicting these changes. This study delves into the evolving dynamics of color and moisture content, specifically in French fries during deep frying. To model these changes, the study employs a first‐order kinetic equation for color and moisture content, utilizing numerical solutions like the Runge–Kutta fourth‐order method as well as the Nelder–Mead algorithm in MATLAB. The Arrhenius equation plays a key role in this model. The modified model is compared against an existing model using the root mean square error (RMSE) and Akaike information criterion (AIC). Note that the investigation evaluates how oil temperature (at 150, 170, and 190°C) as well as sample thickness (at 5, 10, and 15 mm) impact the French fries' moisture and color content during frying. Results indicate that the modified model, with its improved accuracy and lower RMSE and AIC values compared to the existing model, provides a more reliable tool for understanding the frying process. Consequently, the inclusion of a user‐friendly graphical interface (GUI) makes this modeling approach accessible even to those with limited mathematical or programming expertise, benefiting professionals seeking more profound insights into the frying process.Practical applicationsThe graphical user interface (GUI) for predicting deep‐fried food quality presented in this study holds broad industrial applications. It serves as a pivotal tool in the food industry for ensuring consistent quality across products like fries and nuggets, enabling manufacturers to optimize frying processes. Fast‐food chains can use the GUI to minimize costs and energy consumption while maintaining product quality. In addition, it aids in equipment calibration, becoming an invaluable asset for operators seeking optimal performance and longevity in deep‐frying equipment. Culinary schools benefit from this GUI as an educational tool, offering aspiring chefs a practical understanding of deep‐frying science. Researchers and food scientists can accelerate R&D cycles by efficiently assessing the impact of variables. SMEs, regulatory bodies, and food retailers find utility in the GUI for quality control, compliance, and consumer education, collectively contributing to industry transparency, sustainability, and improved global health outcomes.
Assessment of forgiveness in couple relationships: Adaptation of the Marital Offense‐Specific Forgiveness Scale (MOFS) to a Spanish sample
Authors: Kasprzak Agata , Martínez‐Díaz María Pilar 
Published: September 2024

AbstractForgiveness plays an important role in couple relationships, as it is essential in overcoming interpersonal offenses and related to the well‐being of the relationship. To date, no valid instruments are available for Spanish populations to evaluate forgiveness within marital relationships. This study aims to adapt and evaluate the Marital Offense‐Specific Forgiveness Scale (MOFS), comparing the behavior of the scale in two cultural contexts: Spain and the United States.Two studies were conducted: the first with 389 participants to evaluate the behavior of the scale and to explore the dimensionality of the Spanish version of the MOFS using exploratory factor analysis (EFA); the second study used a sample of 361 Spanish and 119 American participants, conducting a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and an invariance factor analysis.The EFA revealed two factors: Avoidance–Resentment and Benevolence. Using CFA, the factorial structure of the MOFS was confirmed, with results indicating that the proposed model presents a similar fit to the original version.
The curious case of the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis dysfunction in subordinate female naked mole‐rats (Heterocephalus glaber): No apparent role of opioids and glucocorticoids
Authors: Hart Daniel W. , Roberts E. , O'Riain M. J. , Millar R. P. , Bennett N. C. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe naked mole‐rat (Heterocephalus glaber) is a unique model mammal in which to study socially induced inhibition of the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axis. Naked mole‐rat groups exhibit a high degree of reproductive bias in which breeding is restricted to one female (the queen) and one male, with subordinate non‐breeding colony members rarely, if ever, having the opportunity to reproduce due to a dysfunctional HPG axis. It is posited that aggression directed at subordinates by the queen suppresses reproduction in these subordinates, yet the underlying physiological mechanisms causing this dysfunction are unknown. This study aimed to investigate the possible factors contributing to the dysfunction of the HPG axis in subordinate female naked mole‐rats with a specific focus on the role of ovarian feedback and stress‐related factors such as circulating glucocorticoid and endogenous opioid peptides. The results showed that stress‐related factors appear to not mediate the suppression of reproductive function in subordinate female naked mole rats. Indeed, in some cases, the activation of the stress axis may lead to reproductive activation instead of deactivation. At the same time, the role of ovarian sex steroid feedback in reproductive suppression is likely limited and not clearly delineated. This study highlights the need for detailed studies to elucidate the mechanism of reproductive suppression in this unique model mammalian species which may shed light on, and reveal novel mechanisms, in the social regulation of reproduction.
Modulation of Melanocyte in Melasma Patients After Picosecond Laser Treatment
Authors: Chen Ching‐Li , Chen Chih‐Chiang , Tsai Feng‐Ling , Chen I‐Ling , Huang Ling , Yen Yu‐Chun , Hwang Chian‐Yaw 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundMelasma is a therapeutically challenging hyperpigmented skin condition. Currently, there is a lack of in vivo observation regarding changes in melanin and dendritic melanocytes after laser treatment.ObjectiveTo investigate alterations in melanin and melanocytes in melasma before and after laser treatment using optical coherence tomography (OCT).MethodsEight female melasma patients were enrolled in Taiwan. Based on the baseline OCT scans, the patients were categorized into either epidermal‐type or mixed‐type melasma and were assigned different treatment protocols accordingly. Sequential OCT images were collected from melasma lesions and normal skin at baseline, Week 4 and Week 8.ResultsAfter 8 weeks of laser treatment, the mean Melasma Area Severity Index (MASI) score improved from 10.92 to 6.30. Results from OCT showed no significant changes in the normalized density, area, or intensity of melanin in both lesional and normal skin. At baseline, the mean length of dendritic melanocytes in the affected skin was 15% longer than those in normal skin; at Week 8, the mean length of lesional dendritic melanocytes became the same as those in normal skin. Additionally, the mean width of dendritic melanocytes decreased from being 4% wider to only 2% wider than those in normal skin.ConclusionAfter 8 weeks of treatment, an improvement of MASI score was noted, mainly attributable to a reduction in lesional area. OCT showed no notable change regarding melanin, but a decrease in length and width of dendritic melanocytes was noted in the lesional skin of melasma patients.
The Abu Dhabi adhan: An orienting soundmark through scaled configurations of space and time
Authors: Rabie Deina 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAmid its superdiverse population, the call to prayer, the adhan, identifies the UAE as an Arab, Muslim nation state while forming discrete ethno‐class publics around its numerous urban mosque calls. I conceptualize the adhan as a soundmark, which functions as a vital sonic place‐maker and orients listeners' attendant actions through a series of scaled chronotopes. I posit two intersecting umbrella chronotopes, masjid and jāmi‘, which frame how each adhan is listened to and taken up. For autochthonous Emiratis, the chronotope of masjid opens up a portal of copresence with God and attendant rituals of ethical self‐formation. Meanwhile, the chronotope of jāmi‘ positions Emiratis in the iterative constitution of their nation, community, and family. Through these chronotopes, I examine how members of an extended Emirati family use the adhan to reinforce discourses of ethnonational and gendered socialization within their cloistered urban tribal enclave in the capital, Abu Dhabi. However, as the state gradually divests from full economic dependence on oil, infrastructural transformations are leading young Emiratis toward two‐income single‐family homes in multiethnic suburbs. Accordingly, I show how the marked reduction in the adhan in new developments becomes a synecdoche for sociopolitical changes and Emiratis' ambivalence toward them.