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Jitegemee (rely on yourself): a multi-phase process of co-creating a personal savings intervention with female sex workers in western Kenya to reduce their HIV risk
Authors: Agot Kawango , Onyango Jacob , Ochillo Marylyn , Okello Timothy Omondi , Carol Shantana , Odwar Tobias , Moraa Jane , Otticha Sophie , Odeny Redempter , Okeyo Nicky , Ochieng Linet , Ochieng Gerald , Wango Ivy , Koloo Alloys , Badia Jacinta , Camlin Carol S. , Ayieko Bernard , Napierala Sue , Thirumurthy Harsha 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Background
HIV prevalence among female sex workers (FSW) is significantly higher than among women in the general population. Studies have shown that FSW engage in unprotected sex which provides higher compensation when they face emergency situations. We co-created a savings intervention – Jitegemee (rely on yourself) – with FSW to encourage them to save part of their earnings to withdraw in emergency situations in order to reduce risk.

Methods
We undertook a five-phase intervention development process between February 2021 and July 2023: 1) qualitative interviews with FSW to identify essential intervention features; 2) pilot trial to assess intervention feasibility; 3) literature review of studies on economic empowerment of FSW; 4) scoring of key components of Phases 1–3 on a scale of 1–5 (1 = definitely exclude, 5 = definitely include), for inclusion in the intervention package; 5) workshops with FSW and other key stakeholders to co-design the intervention.

Results
In phase 1, nearly all participants (99%) found the intervention acceptable to them and 95% believed it would be acceptable to other FSW. Participants suggested inclusion of financial literacy (75%), savings groups (38%) and goal-setting (24%). In the feasibility assessment, 41% saved, of whom 46% withdrew some savings. Condom use was higher among FSW who withdrew their savings compared to those who did not (χ2 7.52; p = 0.006). In Phase 3, we identified 14 intervention components. In phase 4, all suggested intervention components scored 4.5 on average. In phase 5, we held 3 workshops with FSW to co-design the intervention, which included instructions for how to save and make withdrawals, financial literacy training, and formation of savings groups.

Conclusions
A savings intervention for and by FSW was highly acceptable and feasible. Involving end-users in the design process is likely to result in greater economic security among FSW and lower engagement in higher risk transactional sex.
Factors that facilitate or hinder the use of the facial rehabilitation webtool MEPP 2.0: a comparative study in the Quebecer health system
Authors: Martineau Sarah , Barbeau Jacinthe , Paquin Alyssia , Marcotte Karine 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Background
Recently, our research team developed an open source and free website called the MEPP website (for the Mirror Effect Plus Protocol) to efficiently provide mirror therapy for patients with facial palsy. Previous studies demonstrated that the first version of the MEPP website improved user experience and likely optimized patients’ performance during facial therapy. Nevertheless, compliance was found to be low despite a generally positive opinion of the website, and in light of our earlier findings, MEPP 2.0—a revised and enhanced version of the MEPP 0.1—was created. The purpose of this study was to examine and contrast various factors that help or impede institutional partners of the Quebec health care system from using the MEPP 2.0 website in comparison to its initial version.

Methods
Forty-one patients with facial palsy and nineteen clinicians working with this population were enrolled in a within-subject crossover study. For both the MEPP 1.0 and MEPP 2.0, user experience was assessed for all participants. Embodiment was assessed in patients, and factors influencing clinical use were assessed by clinicians. Qualitative comments about their experiences were also gathered. Descriptive statistics and reliability measures were calculated. Differences between the two MEPP versions were assessed using the linear mixed model.

Results
Overall, patients appreciated more the MEPP 2.0 (OR = 4.57; p < 0.001), and all clinicians preferred the MEPP 2.0 over the MEPP 1.0. For patients, it seems that facial ownership, as well as possession and control of facial movements, was significantly better with the MEPP 2.0. For clinicians, the MEPP 2.0 specifically allowed them to self-evaluate their intervention and follow up with more objectivity. The use of the MEPP 2.0 was also modulated by what their patients reported. Qualitatively, options to access an Android app and needs for improving the exercises bank were mentioned as hindering factors.

Conclusions
The updated version of the MEPP website, the MEPP 2.0, was preferred by our different partners.

Trial registration
https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN10885397. The trial was registered before the start of the study on the 1st December 2023
Dentofacial and skeletal effects of two orthodontic maxillary protraction protocols: bone anchors versus facemask
Authors: Tabellion Maike , Lisson Jörg Alexander 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Background
Maxillary retrognathia and/or mandibular prognathia are resulting in class III malocclusion. Regarding orthodontic class III malocclusion treatment, the literature reports several treatment approaches. This comparative clinical study investigated two maxillary protraction protocols including bone anchors and Delaire type facemask.

Methods
Cephalometric radiographs of n = 31 patients were used for data acquisition. The patients were divided into two groups according to their treatment protocol: bone anchored protraction (n = 12, 8 female, 4 male; mean age 11.00 ± 1.76 years; average application: 13.50 ± 5.87 months) and facemask protraction (n = 19, 11 female, 8 male; mean age 6.74 ± 1.15 years; average application: 9.95 ± 4.17 months). The evaluation included established procedures for measurements of the maxilla, mandibula, incisor inclination and soft tissue. Statistics included Shapiro-Wilk- and T-Tests for the radiographs. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05.

Results
The cephalometric analysis showed differences among the two groups. SNA angle showed significant improvements during protraction with bone anchors (2.30 ± 1.18°) with increase in the Wits appraisal of 2.01 ± 2.65 mm. SNA angle improved also during protraction with facemask (1.22 ± 2.28°) with increase in the Wits appraisal of 1.85 ± 4.09 mm. Proclination of maxillary incisors was larger in patients with facemask (3.35 ± 6.18°) and ML-SN angle increased more (1.05 ± 1.51°) than in patients with bone anchors. Loosening rate of bone anchors was 14.58%.

Conclusions
Both treatment protocols led to correction of a class III malocclusion. However, this study was obtained immediately after protraction treatment and longitudinal observations after growth spurt will be needed to verify the treatment effects over a longer period. The use of skeletal anchorage for maxillary protraction reduces unwanted side effects and increases skeletal effects needed for class III correction.
Screening differentially expressed proteins to distinguish thymoma (B1 and B3) from thymic cysts based on tandem mass tag (TMT) technology
Authors: Shi Jingwei , Yang Rusong , Chen Xin , Wang Yan , Shi Ye , Wang Yongsheng , Liu Zhengcheng 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe therapeutic approach to thymic cysts remains a subject of controversy. Predicted biomarkers for identifying thymic cysts and thymoma (THYM) are crucial. In this research, patients diagnosed with thymic cysts (MTC, n = 6) and thymoma (B1, n = 6; B3, n = 6) were enrolled. Proteins of superior quality were subjected to TMT labeling and UPLC-MS, and differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified. Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and protein-protein interactive network analyses were applied to the DEPs. Some key differentially expressed genes(DEGs) were corroborated through GEPIA 32. The pan-cancer expression levels of key DEGs remarkably linked with prognosis were determined utilizing The University of ALabama at Birmingham CANcer data analysis Portal (UALCAN). Eventually, 49 DEPs were identified in the B1 vs. MTC comparison (17 upregulated and 32 downregulated), 27 in the B3 vs. MTC comparison (8 upregulated and 19 downregulated), and 38 in the B3 vs. B1 comparison (9 upregulated and 29 downregulated). IL13RA1 (down), galectin-3 binding protein (LGALS3BP)(up), PRCSH (down), C3 (down), MXRA5 (down), TNN (down), CFHR1 (down), SUN3 (down) were jointly altered in both B1 vs. NZ and B3 vs. NZ. GEPIA validated that LGALS3BP was significantly upregulated in thymoma patients. In conclusion, LGALS3BP might be an essential biomarker to identify thymoma from the thymic cyst.
Global warming induced spread of the highest human fascioliasis hyperendemic area
Authors: Cuervo Pablo F. , Bargues M. Dolores , Artigas Patricio , Buchon Paola , Angles Rene , Mas-Coma Santiago 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Background
Climate change is driving the occurrence of several infectious diseases. Within a One Health action to complement the ongoing preventive chemotherapy initiative against human fascioliasis in the Northern Bolivian Altiplano hyperendemic area, field surveys showed a geographical expansion of its lymnaeid snail vector. To assess whether climate change underlies this spread of the infection risk area, an in-depth analysis of the long-term evolution of climatic factors relevant for Fasciola hepatica development was imperative.

Methods
We used monthly climatic data covering at least a 30-year period and applied two climatic risk indices, the water-budget-based system and the wet–day index, both of verified usefulness for forecasting fascioliasis transmission in this endemic area. To reveal the long-term trends of the climatic factors and forecast indices, we applied procedures of seasonal-trend decomposition based on locally weighed regression and trend analysis on the basis of linear models. To further demonstrate the changes detected, we depicted selected variables in the form of anomalies.

Results
This study revealed a notorious climatic change affecting most of the hyperendemic area, with a strong impact on crucial aspects of the fascioliasis transmission. Trends in maximum and mean temperatures show significant increases throughout the endemic area, while trends in minimum temperatures are more variable. Precipitation annual trends are negative in most of the localities. Trends in climatic risk indices show negative trends at lower altitudes or when farther from the eastern Andean chain. However, monthly and yearly values of climatic risk indices indicate a permanent transmission feasibility in almost every location.

Conclusions
Warmer temperatures have enabled lymnaeids to colonize formerly unsuitable higher altitudes, outside the endemicity area verified in the 1990s. Further, drier conditions might lead to an overexploitation of permanent water collections where lymnaeids inhabit, favoring fascioliasis transmission. Therefore, the present preventive chemotherapy by annual mass treatments is in need to widen the area of implementation. This study emphasizes the convenience for continuous monitoring of nearby zones for quick reaction and appropriate action modification.

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Microenvironment-responsive nanomedicines: a promising direction for tissue regeneration
Authors: Xiong Yuan , Mi Bo-Bin , Shahbazi Mohammad-Ali , Xia Tian , Xiao Jun 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSevere tissue defects present formidable challenges to human health, persisting as major contributors to mortality rates. The complex pathological microenvironment, particularly the disrupted immune landscape within these defects, poses substantial hurdles to existing tissue regeneration strategies. However, the emergence of nanobiotechnology has opened a new direction in immunomodulatory nanomedicine, providing encouraging prospects for tissue regeneration and restoration. This review aims to gather recent advances in immunomodulatory nanomedicine to foster tissue regeneration. We begin by elucidating the distinctive features of the local immune microenvironment within defective tissues and its crucial role in tissue regeneration. Subsequently, we explore the design and functional properties of immunomodulatory nanosystems. Finally, we address the challenges and prospects of clinical translation in nanomedicine development, aiming to propose a potent approach to enhance tissue regeneration through synergistic immune modulation and nanomedicine integration.
Unveiling the causal nexus between Saudi’s seaborne trade and economy: evidence from an ARDL model
Authors: Anwar A. H. M. Mehbub , Altelmesani Mohammad , Alwosheel Abdulrahman 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAn economy’s primary objective is to foster high economic growth, ultimately enhancing the well-being of its citizens. Recent economic strategies have increasingly emphasized trade-oriented policies to achieve this goal. This study delves into the nexus between Saudi seaborne trade (measured in tons) and gross domestic product (GDP), aiming to determine any causal relationship between these economic variables. Using datasets from the Saudi Central Bank and the General Authority of Statistics, this research employs rigorous unit root, cointegration, and causality tests to find the intricate interplay between trade and economic growth in Saudi Arabia. The empirical analysis highlights a robust long-term relationship between Saudi GDP and seaborne trade, suggesting cointegration. Specifically, the findings reveal a significant impact of economic growth on seaborne trade, as indicated by a trade elasticity of 1.08, which implies that changes in GDP yield a substantial shift in trade. For instance, a 1% increase in GDP corresponds to an approximate 1.08% increase in trade volume. The error correction mechanism also illustrates the dynamic adjustment process: deviations of Saudi seaborne trade and economic growth from equilibrium are corrected by 61% and 43%, in the subsequent year. Furthermore, Granger causality tests unveil bidirectional causality between GDP and trade, elucidating that economic growth changes precede trade volume alterations and vice versa. Thus, fostering international trade not only stimulates income but also bolsters the domestic economy of Saudi Arabia.
Telemedicine data secure sharing scheme based on heterogeneous federated learning
Authors: Wang Nansen , Zhang Jianing , Huang Ju , Ou Wei , Han Wenbao , Zhang Qionglu 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe forward triage characteristic of telemedicine highlights its importance again in the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine can provide timely emergency response in the case of environmental or biological hazards, and the patient’s medical privacy data generated in this process can also accelerate the establishment of models for preventing and treating infectious diseases. However, the reuse process of telemedicine user privacy data based on federated learning also faces significant challenges. Differences in regions, economic levels, and grades lead to heterogeneous data and resource-constrained environments, seriously damaging the federated learning process. Besides, the weak password authentication of medical terminals and eavesdropping attacks on transmission channels may cause illegal access to terminals and platforms and leakage of sensitive data. This paper proposed a telemedicine data secure-sharing scheme based on heterogeneous federated learning. Specifically, we proposed a heterogeneous federated learning scheme with model alignment to guide telemedicine practice through the reuse of telemedicine data; in addition, we designed an SM9 threshold identity authentication scheme to guarantee that the patient’s medical privacy data is protected from leakage during the federated learning process. We evaluated our scheme using two third-party medical datasets. The evaluation results indicate that this scheme can still assist the federated learning process in resisting data heterogeneity and resource constraints with almost no performance cost.
Near-field strong coupling and entanglement of quantum emitters for room-temperature quantum technologies
Authors: Clarke Daniel D. A. , Hess Ortwin 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn recent years, quantum nanophotonics has forged a rich nexus of nanotechnology with photonic quantum information processing, offering remarkable prospects for advancing quantum technologies beyond their current technical limits in terms of physical compactness, energy efficiency, operation speed, temperature robustness and scalability. In this perspective, we highlight a number of recent studies that reveal the especially compelling potential of nanoplasmonic cavity quantum electrodynamics for driving quantum technologies down to nanoscale spatial and ultrafast temporal regimes, whilst elevating them to ambient temperatures. Our perspective encompasses innovative proposals for quantum plasmonic biosensing, driving ultrafast single-photon emission and achieving near-field multipartite entanglement in the strong coupling regime, with a notable emphasis on the use of industry-grade devices. We conclude with an outlook emphasizing how the bespoke characteristics and functionalities of plasmonic devices are shaping contemporary research directives in ultrafast and room-temperature quantum nanotechnologies.
Long-term, Dynamic Remodelling of the Corticotroph Transcriptome and Excitability After a Period of Chronic Stress
Authors: Duncan Peter J , Romanò Nicola , Nair Sooraj V , McClafferty Heather , Le Tissier Paul , Shipston Michael J 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Chronic stress results in long-term dynamic changes at multiple levels of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis resulting in stress axis dysregulation with long-term impacts on human and animal health. However, the underlying mechanisms and dynamics of altered of HPA axis function, in particular at the level of pituitary corticotrophs, during a period of chronic stress and in the weeks after its cessation (defined as “recovery”) are very poorly understood. Here, we address the fundamental question of how a period of chronic stress results in altered anterior pituitary corticotroph function and whether this persists in recovery, as well as the transcriptomic changes underlying this. We demonstrate that, in mice, spontaneous and corticotrophin-releasing hormone-stimulated electrical excitability of corticotrophs, essential for ACTH secretion, is suppressed for weeks to months of recovery following a period of chronic stress. Surprisingly, there are only modest changes in the corticotroph transcriptome during the period of stress, but major alterations occur in recovery. Importantly, although transcriptional changes for a large proportion of mRNAs follow the time course suppression of corticotroph excitability, many other genes display highly dynamic transcriptional changes with distinct time courses throughout recovery. Taken together, this suggests that chronic stress results in complex dynamic transcriptional and functional changes in corticotroph physiology, which are highly dynamic for weeks following cessation of chronic stress. These insights provide a fundamental new framework to further understand underlying molecular mechanisms as well approaches to both diagnosis and treatment of stress-related dysfunction of the HPA axis.
Revolutionary Papers
Authors: Ahmad Mahvish , Benson Koni , Morgenstern Hana 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Periodicals played a key role in the making of left, anticolonial, and anti-imperial institutions, politics, and cultures in the global south. This issue of Radical History Review investigates how journals operated as a device for the creation and reproduction of counterhegemonic formations, often under conditions of extreme repression and neglect. This article builds on a multiyear project entitled Revolutionary Papers, as well as the contributions to this issue, to lay out the conceptual and political groundwork for examining these periodicals and introduce our collective commitment to mobilize them as part of political struggles today. The article expands the definition of the periodical, the revolutionary, and the global south and argues that these materials offer an alternate method for studying and practicing left anticolonialism. It proposes an analytical approach to periodicals that allows one to unpack the place of the journal in building left, anticolonial institutions, politics, and cultures, and opens up the possibility of mobilizing these journals as pedagogical material in education and movement contexts.
Regimes and Resistance
Authors: Wamai Njoki , Waweru Kimani 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This essay introduces the Revolutionary Papers teaching tool on the publications at Ukombozi Library, which houses leftist and revolutionary publications from Kenya and around the world. Through different movements’ publications, the authors map Kenyan resistance history through regimes of the colonial and postcolonial periods. A reading of Kenya’s history through alternative movements and the leftist publications produced during these different regimes contests the dominant narratives that have been advanced by the right-wing postindependence regimes.
The Politics of Menstruation
Authors: Sitar Polona 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Menstrual blood is still regarded as embarrassing and taboo in many places all over the world. This article focuses on the study of the Red Tent as an example of feminist-spiritual menstrual activism established in 2007 in the US because it represents an important form of breaking the menstrual taboo. Although contemporary spiritualities present themselves as nonhierarchical and gender equal, spirituality and well-being in the women's circles is predominantly practiced by cisgender, heterosexual, and white middle-class women, excluding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and others (LGBTQ+). Constructs around the sacredness of female experiences (menstruation, menopause) are problematic for transgender women who do not share these experiences, and a lack of diversity may perpetuate systematic inequities and discrimination. This article discusses whether the Red Tent in Slovenia is open to include transgender and nonbinary people. By creating alternative domains of representation in which nonnormative bodies can exist, we disrupt the sex/gender system and dismantle normative femininity and masculinity. The article argues that in this way the Red Tent has the potential to subvert the dominant ideology of gender binary construction by providing alternative models for the embodiment of gender to challenge traditional conservative gender essentialisms in society. The methodology employed consists of ethnographic fieldwork, which was performed in the Red Tent gatherings and semistructured in-depth interviews with participants who host or participate in them. Because a part of the scope of the research “lives” in the cyber world, the ethnographic research methodology was integrated with the phenomena and data obtained from the internet in the form of netnography.