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Association between anemia in pregnancy with low birth weight and preterm birth in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Beressa Girma , Whiting Susan J. , Kuma Melesse Niguse , Lencha Bikila , Belachew Tefera 
Published: September 2024

Background
Anemia in pregnancy has been associated with a number of adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight (LBW) or preterm birth (PTB). However, the evidence from primary studies on anemia in pregnancy with LBW and PTB is contentious. Moreover, a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize these findings have not been conducted for Ethiopia. This study aimed to synthesize the best available evidence and quantify the strength and direction of the association of anemia in Ethiopia.

Methods
This review examined women with singleton pregnancies with low birth weight (LBW) and preterm birth (PTB). We retrieved studies from PubMed, Wiley, Cochrane databases, and Google Scholar from inception to February 2, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines anemia in pregnancy as a low blood haemoglobin (Hgb) concentration below 11 g/dl or a hematocrit level of < 33%. When the newborn’s weight was below 2500 g, LBW was considered. Preterm birth refers to the birth of a baby before 37 completed weeks of gestation. Meta-analysis was conducted using fixed and random effects models. The degree of heterogeneity, publication bias, and quality of the evidence of studies was assessed.

Results
There were 35 and 8 studies, with 14,319 and 3,265 respondents included in the meta-analysis for LBW and PTB, respectively. Neonates born to women who had normal Hgb levels were less likely to be LBW [pooled odds ratio (POR) = 0.22, 95% CI: (0.17, 0.28); I2 = 80%] (low-quality evidence). Neonates born to women with normal Hgb levels had a lower risk of PTB [POR = 0.22, 95% CI: 0.18, 0.28; I2 = 19%] (very low-quality evidence). The effect size estimate remained significant after sub-group analysis based on study design and province, except in two retrospective cohort studies for LBW.

Conclusion
The findings suggest major implications for strengthening the implementation of nutrition policies to prevent anemia during pregnancy in Ethiopia. Further research is warranted to assess interventions that are effective in combating maternal anemia to reduce rates of LBW and PTB.
Endoscopic and Pharmacologic Treatment of Obesity in Patients With Hereditary Polyposis Syndromes
Authors: Iyer Meghana , Firkins Stephen A. , Patel Roma , Flora Bailey , Staneff Erika , Simons-Linares Roberto 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT
Patients with hereditary polyposis syndromes (HPS) are among the highest risk of multiple types of cancer. This risk is further magnified by comorbid obesity; however, HPS present unique risks for bariatric surgery. The advent of endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies along with advancements in the realm of antiobesity medications provides potential weight loss alternatives in this vulnerable population. We present 2 cases of patients with obesity and HPS successfully treated with intragastric balloons in combination with antiobesity medications.
Health and Safety Training to Include Disaster Response: Building Better Resiliency Through Union Leadership
Authors: Glines-Allen Shari , Ruttenberg Ruth 
Published: September 2024

Eleven trade union leaders, many familiar with basic occupational safety and health, but many not significantly trained in the field, received two weeks of disaster response training. In zoom interviews they told of how their unions responded to such disasters as 9-11, the Covid-19 pandemic, and Hurricanes Sandy, Maria, and Harvey. Unions, as is their historical practice, helped individuals, workplaces, and communities with resilience, but all participants said there needed to be much better at pre-disaster planning, training, and hard work to be able to respond adequately to future events.
Higher serum myostatin levels are associated with lower insulin sensitivity in adults with overweight/obesity
Authors: Dichtel Laura E. , Kimball Allison , Bollinger Bryan , Scarff Geetanjali , Gerweck Anu V. , Bredella Miriam A. , Haines Melanie S. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractMyostatin inhibition improves insulin sensitivity in preclinical and clinical models; however, studies investigating the relationship between serum myostatin levels and insulin sensitivity are discrepant. Sensitive and specific myostatin LC–MS/MS assays are now available to accurately assess serum myostatin level in vivo. We sought to determine whether higher serum myostatin levels are independently associated with lower insulin sensitivity in adults with overweight/obesity. Participants included 74 adults, 20–65 years old, BMI ≥25 kg/m2 without type 2 diabetes. Appendicular lean mass (ALM) was measured by dual‐energy x‐ray absorptiometry; visceral adipose tissue (VAT) was measured by computed tomography. Main outcome measures were serum myostatin levels (LC–MS/MS) and insulin sensitivity (Matsuda index). Mean age was 48 ± 12 years, and BMI was 33.1 ± 5.6 kg/m2 (mean ± SD). Men had higher mean serum myostatin levels versus women (8.3 ± 1.9 vs. 7.2 ± 1.9 ng/mL, p = 0.01) and higher serum myostatin levels were associated with higher ALM (R = 0.34, p = 0.003). Higher serum myostatin levels were associated with lower Matsuda index (R = −0.44, p = 0.0004), which remained significant after controlling for BMI, VAT, ALM, and sex. In conclusion, higher serum myostatin levels are independently associated with lower insulin sensitivity in adults with overweight/obesity and may be a marker of or play a mechanistic role in the development of insulin resistance.
A Comparative Analysis of the Use of the Discourse Marker “But” in a British Televised Political Interview Show: A Socio-Pragmatic Perspective
Authors: Fu Yanli 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This research investigates the utilization of the discourse marker (DM) “but” by interviewees (IEs) from a socio-pragmatic standpoint, focusing on its frequency and function through the analysis of a corpus comprising political interviews aired on BBC’s HARDtalk. The IEs are categorized into three demographic cohorts: those from eastern versus western cultures, non-native English-speaking IEs versus native English speakers, and female IEs versus their male counterparts. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitatively, no statistically significant difference is found in the overall frequency of “but” usage among the three groups. Qualitatively, the analysis reveals the polyfunctionality of the DM “but”, with the most prevalent function being “contrast”, consistently employed across all demographic cohorts, although lacking statistical significance. Additionally, statistically higher usage of various function types is observed among IEs from the western culture and native English speakers compared to their counterparts. Female IEs exhibit a statistically higher frequency in the deployment of the “topic” function than males. Overall, while the frequency and the use of the “contrast” function show no significant difference, the study highlights the nuanced impact of culture, first language, and gender on the multifaceted functions of the DM “but” in political discourse. These findings contribute to our understanding of how socio-pragmatic factors subtly shape the usage of discourse markers like the DM “but” among varied interviewee demographics, as well as its role in shaping public perception and political narratives within the context of political interviews.
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Bauhinia variegata and their biological applications
Authors: Soliman Mohamed K. Y. , Hashem Amr H. , Al-Askar Abdulaziz A. , AbdElgayed Gehad , Salem Salem S. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The production of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) utilizing biological means with renewable resources is thought to be risk-free, environmentally benign, and safe. In this work, the capacity of Bauhinia variegata to produce Ag NPs was measured. Numerous methods, including UV–Vis spectroscopy, TEM, FTIR spectroscopy, and XRD, were employed for the analysis of the produced Ag NPs. Ag NP antimicrobial capacity has been examined through microtitreplate as well as agar well diffusion techniques. Ag NPs’ ability to scavenge free radicals at varying concentrations was assessed using the DPPH technique. The MICs were 1,000 µg·mL−1 against pathogenic microbes including Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans, while 500 and 250 µg·mL−1 were versus Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli, respectively. Silver showed an intriguing antioxidant capacity, achieving IC50 of 46.23 μg·mL−1. Additionally, Ag NPs demonstrated possible anticancer action when applied to the carcinoma cell lines Caco-2, with IC50 of 396.2 μg·mL−1 and cytotoxicity toward normal Vero cell lines with IC50 of 609.45 μg·mL−1. Furthermore, Ag NPs demonstrated a range of antibiofilm activities toward S. aureus (MRSA). In conclusion, Ag NPs biosynthesized via B. variegata show promise for a variety of safe biological applications.
Experiential constructions in Hindi: the encoding of perceptions and bodily sensations
Authors: Carnesale Lucrezia 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In this paper, I offer a description of argument-structure constructions of experiential verbs in Hindi, analyzing their syntactic and semantic properties, with a focus on the encoding of two experiential subdomains: perceptions and bodily sensations, the two most semantically different experiential event types (Luraghi, Silvia. 2020. Experiential verbs in Homeric Greek, a constructional approach (Brill’s Studies in Language, Cognition and Culture 27). Boston: Brill; Malchukov, Andrej L. 2005. Case pattern splits, verb types and construction competition. In Mengistu Amberber & Helen de Hoop (eds.), Perspectives on cognitive science, competition and variation in natural languages, 73–117. Amsterdam: Elsevier; Tsunoda, Tasaku. 2015. The hierarchy of two-place predicates: Its limitations and uses. In Andrej L. Malchukov & Bernard Comrie (eds.), Valency classes in the world’s languages, vol. 2, 1597–1626. Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton). I rely on data taken from a corpus consisting of Hindi literary texts of the 20th century, interrogated through Sketch Engine and I follow the approach of Cognitive Construction Grammar (Goldberg, Adele. 1995. Constructions: A construction grammar approach to argument structure. Chicago & London: The University of Chicago Press; Goldberg, Adele. 2006. Constructions at work: The nature of generalization in language. Oxford: Oxford University Press; Hilpert, Martin. 2014. Construction grammar and its applications to English. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press). The paper is structured as follows: Section 1 is an introduction giving the aim of the paper with some remarks on methodological and theoretical issues. Section 2 is a preliminary introduction on the domain of Experience and its encoding strategies. In Section 3, I give some remarks on case in Hindi, and I discuss the semantic–syntactic interplay in the language and the concept of iconicity, which is central in the paper. In Section 4, I present Hindi data and their analysis, focusing firstly on perception verbs (Section 4.1) and then on bodily sensation verbs (Section 4.2). In the last section (Section 5), I draw some conclusions trying to give an account of the type-frequency of each pattern, in order to evaluate the possible semantic constraints of each construction, and I propose a constructionist explanation of the distribution of Hindi argument-structure constructions across the highly variable range of experiential events.
Re-taking the field: resuming in-person fieldwork amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Idone Alice , Gasner Lisa , Donzelli Giulia , Salvi Adriano , Loporcaro Michele 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Italy was among the first countries in Europe to be heavily impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. Northern Italy and Lombardy, in particular, were the most affected areas. In September 2021, the team of “AIS, the digital turn” (AISdt), a project whose objectives include collecting data in 50 locations in Italy, across Lombardy and Piedmont, resumed in-person data collection. Given the field of the investigation and the profile required for the informants (speakers over 60), the decision came only after a long examination of the right conditions and the necessary measures. The paper is intended as a reference text of field investigations amid the pandemic: based on the experience of the AISdt project, it recounts the preparation required by the new modality of fieldwork, the protocols put in place to ensure the safety of all participants before and during the interviews, and the response received from the informants.
The Post-Operative Handoff: Perceptions and Preferences of Pediatric Hospitalists and Surgeons
Authors: Overcash Stephen , Koh Joyce , Gayer Christopher , Moss Lilith , Durazo-Arvizu Ramon A. , Corden Mark H. 
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE
Postoperative communication errors contribute to patient harm and excess costs. There are no existing standards for postoperative handoff to the acute care inpatient unit. We aimed to compare the experiences and preferences of pediatric hospitalists and surgeons about the content and timing of this handoff.

METHODS
We conducted a cross-sectional multisite survey of pediatric hospitalists and surgeons at 4 hospitals using a novel survey tool developed through a systematic 7-step process. We collected data on the perceived frequency of communication for 37 handoff elements and how essential each element was for an ideal handoff. We used 5-point Likert scales of communication frequency and essentialness. Respondents identified perceived and preferred handoff timing. Mention frequency and timing data were analyzed with the Mann-Whitney U test and Fisher’s exact test, respectively.

RESULTS
Seventy hospitalists (61%) and 27 surgeons (25%) responded to the survey. Over half of both hospitalist and surgeon respondents rated 13 handoff elements a 5 on the essentialness Likert scale. Surgeons perceived that 33 handoff elements were mentioned significantly more frequently than perceived by hospitalists (P &lt; .05). Of hospitalists, 58% preferred that handoff occur immediately before the patient leaves the postanesthesia care unit. Of surgeons, 60% preferred that handoff occur immediately postoperatively.

CONCLUSIONS
The 13 core elements we identified may facilitate the development of a standardized handoff checklist for postoperative communication between surgeons and hospitalists on acute care units. Areas of future study could include checklist validation, audits of handoff practice, and qualitative research on handoff preferences.
Design-Based Research in der Deutschdidaktik. Sprach-, literatur- und mediendidaktische Forschungsprojekte
Authors: Topalovi´c Elvira , Drepper Laura 
Published: September 2024

Das Editorial führt in das Special Issue Design-Based Research in der Deutschdidaktik. Sprach-, literatur- und mediendidaktische Forschungsprojekte ein, das aus insgesamt drei Academic Articles und drei Practice Illustrations besteht. Sie geben einen Einblick in aktuelle sprach-, literatur- und mediendidaktische D(B)R-Projekte.
The editorial introduces the special issue Design-Based Research in German Didactics. Research Projects on Language, Literature and Media Didactics, which consists of a total of three Academic Articles and three Practice Illustrations. They provide an insight into current D(B)R projects in language, literature and media didactics.
Antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli strains in healthy pets from Tamaulipas, Mexico
Authors: Mandujano-Hernández José Antonio , Vázquez-Villanueva José , De Luna-Santillana Erick de Jesús , Rivera Gildardo , Bocanegra-García Virgilio , Martínez-Vázquez Ana Verónica 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAntibiotic resistance constitutes a significant public health challenge, with diverse reservoirs of resistant bacteria playing pivotal roles in their dissemination. Among these reservoirs, pets are carrying antibiotic-resistant strains. The objective of this study was to assess the resistance profiles of Escherichia coli, and the prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing E. coli strains in dogs and cats from Tamaulipas, Mexico. A total of 300 stool samples (150 dogs and 150 cats) from healthy pets were subjected to analysis. Antibiotic susceptibility testing and the identification of ESBLs were carried out by disc diffusion method. The presence of resistance genes, class 1, 2, and 3 integrons (intI1, intI2, and intI3) and phylogroups was determined by PCR analysis. The findings reveal that 42.6% (128/300) of the strains exhibited resistance to at least one of the eight antibiotics assessed, and 18.6% (56/300) demonstrated multidrug resistance (MDR), that distributed across 69 distinct resistance patterns. Altogether 2.6% of E. coli strains (8/300) were confirmed as TEM and CTX-M type ESBL producers. These outcomes underscore the roles of dogs and cats in Tamaulipas as reservoirs for the dissemination of MDR and/or ESBL strains. The results underscore the necessity for conducting prevalence studies on ESBL-producing E. coli, forming a foundation for comprehending the present scenario and formulating strategies for the control and mitigation of this issue.
A Régi Zeneakadémia építésének és helyreállításának története
Authors: Lovra Éva 
Published: September 2024

Jelen tanulmány összefoglalja és értékeli a Régi Zeneakadémiával foglalkozó szakirodalmi kutatás korábbi eredményeit; elsődleges források alapján rekonstruálja az épület 19. századi építéstörténetét, különös tekintettel a belső terek kialakítására és átalakítására (1881, 1883); foglalkozik a 20. századi történetével, tárgyalva a külső és belső átalakításokat, funkcióváltást és helyreállításának főbb szakaszait és eredményeit az 1903-tól 1986-ig tartó időszakban.Az Andrássy úton a korabeli műcsarnokkal és a mintarajztanoda épületével egy csoportozatot képező Régi Zeneakadémia terveit Lang Adolf készítette, az építést Wechselmann Ignác építési vállalkozó hajtotta végre. 1879-ben adták át az épületet, amely 1907-ig a hazai zenei oktatás kiemelt helyszíne, Liszt Ferenc, Erkel Ferenc és Stróbl Alajos élete egy rövidebb szakaszának színtere volt. A Régi Zeneakadémia, ellentétben a tömböt alkotó két másikkal, kevésbé kutatott és publikált. Építéstörténetében vannak azonban olyan epizódok (meg nem valósult tervek, események), amelyek az építészeti értékein túl, még történelmi értékekkel is felruházzák. Az épület másfél évszázados története során több külső és belső átalakításon is átesett. A külső átalakítások eredményét ma is látjuk. Az 1980-as évek elején, az 1986-os átadásig, az addig különböző funkcióknak eleget tévő épület belső átalakításának és eredeti funkciójának visszaállítása volt a cél. Mivel nem állnak rendelkezésre eredeti tervek, ezért a főfalak szolgáltak információkkal, az eredeti állapot nehezen rekonstruálható. Az 1980-as évek visszaállító, nagyrekonstrukciós munkálatai mellett még két ismert múlt századi átalakítása volt az épületnek, 1907–1909-ben és 1957-ben. 1903-ban vette meg a Régi Zeneakadémiát Wodianer Arthur, aki az 1907. és 1909. évben kért engedélyt átalakításra. 1957-ben, már a Tannimpex külkereskedelmi vállalat tulajdonában álló épület hangversenytermét kettéosztották (új acélgerendákon nyugvó osztófödém került az első és második emelet közé), a nagyobb termeket kisebb helyiségekre osztották, ekkor épülhetett a lift, a lépcsőház eredeti nyílászárói rovására üvegtégla falat alakítottak ki. Az 1957-es átalakítás eredményéről az 1970-es években készült (Tannimpex tulajdonában) levő felmérési rajzok tanúskodnak. Az 1983-as felújítás során elbontották a másodlagosan épített válaszfalakat, a hangversenyteremben lévő osztófödémet, a nagyterem (mai Kutatókönyvtár) díszítőfestését, a hangversenyteremben a mennyezetet és az eredeti boltozatokat rekonstruálták (az azokat takaró másodlagos szerkezeteket, festést megszüntették), a homlokzati nyílászárókat felújították (a munkák összefoglalása a teljesség igénye nélkül). 1986-tól az épület újra oktatási intézményként működik, a mai napig.
Internet gaming disorder and risky behaviours among Czech adolescents: A nationally representative study
Authors: Suchá Jaroslava , Dolejš Martin , Dostál Daniel , Pipová Helena , Pontes Halley M. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackground and aimsThe aim of the present study was to estimate the complex association between Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), substance use, and other risky behaviours in Czech adolescents whilst providing prevalence estimates of IGD and psychometric information regarding the Czech Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short-Form (IGDS9-SF).MethodsA representative sample of 3,950 Czech adolescents was recruited through stratified random sampling in the school setting.ResultsDisordered gamers showed frequent use of specific substances such as pharmaceuticals, methylenedioxymethamphetamine, and lysergic acid diethylamide. In contrast, non-gamers had higher prevalence of alcohol, cigarettes, sedatives and tranquillisers, and marijuana use. A logistic regression, utilising IGDS9-SF raw scores and average daily gaming time, revealed a U-shaped relationship between gaming and both alcohol and cigarette use. Additionally, conduct problems such as bullying, and risky in-game behaviours were more prevalent among disordered gamers, with the exception of forging parents' signatures. The overall prevalence of IGD was 3.62% (95% CI = [3.1%, 4.3%]), with higher rates in males (5.89%; 95% CI = [4.9%, 7.0%]) than in females (1.45%; 95% CI = [1.0%, 2.1%]).Discussion and conclusionsThe Czech IGDS9-SF used in the present study showed adequate psychometric properties. The association between gaming and substance use behaviours may be specific and multifaceted depending on the severity of the gaming-related problems. Furthermore, disordered gamers may become more vulnerable due to a higher incidence of conduct problems, bullying (victimisation), and in-game risky behaviours such as engagement with microtransactions mechanics (e.g., loot box) within video games.