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Impact of ZnO content in BAS glass–ceramics and pre‐oxidation temperature on Kovar alloys to their sealing strength
Authors: Jia Han , Ao Cong , Mi Yue , Lin Tiesong , Zhang Xiaofeng , Li Hong , Xiong Dehua 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis work studied the effect of Si/Zn ratio on the structure of B2O3–Al2O3–SiO2 (BAS) parent glass and the microstructure, properties of the resulting glass‐ceramics after heat treatment. Additionally, the effects of different pre‐oxidation temperature of Kovar alloys and sealing temperature on the shear strength of these sealed glass–ceramics‐to‐Kovar samples were studied. First, the parent glass precipitated three kinds of crystals Al0.52Zr0.48O1.74 (PDF#53‐0294), ZrO2 (PDF#37‐1484), and ZnAl2O4 (PDF#05‐0669) in BAS glass–ceramics. The coefficient of thermal expansion of glass–ceramics increased from 48.17 × 10−7 to 54.92 × 10−7°C−1 with the gradual increase of ZnO content. With an optimizing pre‐oxidized temperature of Kovar at 950°C, a champion sample with the highest sealing strength of 6.086 MPa was achieved when BAS glass–ceramics sealed to Kovar at 1000°C for 30 min. Moreover, the sealing interface was observed to consist of four distinct regions: the matrix alloy, the alloy iron‐deficiency area, the iron‐rich glass–ceramics, and the matrix glass–ceramics.
Fabrication and characterization of foamed ceramics with a hierarchical pore structure from pyrite‐rich cyanide tailing
Authors: Ge Xuexiang , Niu Maoxiang , Dai Yonggang , Jin Xing , Wang Qingping , Zhang Ying 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn this study, foamed ceramics with hierarchical closed‐cell pore structures (HPS‐FC) were successfully prepared using pyrite‐rich cyanide tailing (CT) and fly ash. The formation mechanism of the hierarchical pore structure was analyzed by investigating the influence of the heating rate on both the pore structure and the physical properties of foamed ceramics. The results demonstrate that CT is suitable for the preparation of foamed ceramics due to its low softening temperature and self‐expansion capability at high temperatures. Interestingly, the heating rate significantly affects the pore structure of foamed ceramics prepared from CT. As the heating rate increases from 1 to 4°C/min, a hierarchical pore structure emerges, characterized by gradual alterations in bulk density, compressive strength, and thermal conductivity within the foamed ceramics. Whereas, excessive heating rates (≥6°C/min) result in the generation of abnormally large pores, which deteriorate the mechanical properties of foamed ceramics. The oxidation of FeS2 from CT consumes a large amount of oxygen during heating, which is the primary reason for the formation of the hierarchical pore structure. Therefore, HPS‐FC can be produced from CT by adjusting the heating rate, which combines high strength with good thermal insulation and demonstrates promising applications in prefabricated buildings.
The MINT Program: A Mixed‐Method Approach to Identifying Nature‐Based Resources to Promote Adolescent Parent Social and Psychological Well‐Being
Authors: Sachs Ashby Lavelle , Corigrato Eva , Sprague Nadav , Turbyfill Angela , Tillema Sarah , Litt Jill 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundAdolescent parents are at an increased risk for loneliness and mental health challenges compared to childless peers. Nature‐based interventions are shown to promote social connectedness.AimTo identify elements of a nature‐based intervention to reduce loneliness and foster nature connection among pregnant and parenting adolescents.DesignSequential exploratory mixed methods.MethodsIn 2020 and 2021, we piloted the 8‐week MINT program at a school for pregnant and parenting teens. Our qualitative approach (n = 17) included online and in‐person group meetings with nature‐based educational content, discussion, park excursions, mindfulness activities, journaling and nature photography. Subsequently, we recruited 131 young mothers at a children's hospital for a cross‐sectional survey based on qualitative school findings.ResultsQualitative results from the school‐based intervention showed a preference for meditative and contemplative activities and for spending time in nature with extended family. Participants typically accessed nature close to home. Our clinic‐based teen parent survey illustrated that participants' access to nature were most limited by lack of time (25% of responses), company (18%) and energy (28%). While participants showed a close nature connection (mean NR‐6 score = 3.9 (SD = 0.84)), they also showed moderate levels of loneliness (mean UCLA Loneliness score = 4.78 (SD = 1.60)). Walking, hiking and/or running were the most preferred nature activity.ConclusionThese findings provide key details to define nature‐based activities to address loneliness and psychological well‐being among teen mothers.Implications for the Profession and/or Patient CareNature‐based health interventions can address loneliness and nature disconnection by building community resilience, improving provider and patient well‐being and motivating environmental stewardship.ImpactWe identify key features of a nature‐based intervention for adolescent mothers. These findings support teen mothers in the US and abroad and may serve as a foundation for using nature‐based solutions for vulnerable mothers and for adolescents facing loneliness and mental health challenges.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contribution.
Early development of smallscale weakfish Cynoscion microlepidotus (Cuvier, 1830) (Sciaenidae: Teleostei)
Authors: Ohkawara Márcio H. , Gonsales Sílvia A. , Dias June F. , Contente Riguel F. , Bonecker Ana C. T. , de Lourdes Zani‐Teixeira Maria , Katsuragawa Mario , Namiki Cláudia 
Published: October 2024

AbstractLarval and transforming stages of smallscale weakfish Cynoscion microlepidotus (Sciaenidae) are described and illustrated based on samples obtained in three different sites along the Brazilian coast: São Marcos Bay (Maranhão state), Camamu Bay (Bahia state), and the Cananéia‐Iguape Estuarine System (São Paulo state). Identification of early stages of C. microlepidotus was based on meristic counts, such as number of myomeres (22), number of fin spines and rays (dorsal XI, 24, anal II, 9 and pectoral 19), morphological features (presence of supraoccipital crest in larvae from flexion to transformation stages, branched anal fin spines) and pigmentation pattern. Early stages of this species are likely to be confused with Carangidae and Scorpaenidae due to the presence of a supraoccipital crest, and with the Sciaenidae species Stellifer rastrifer, Macrodon atricauda, M. ancylodon, and Isopistus parvipinnis due to branched anal fin elements. However, a distinction can be made when analyzing the set of characters (morphology, morphometry, pigmentation) in relation to the different stages of development.
Migratory life cycle of Anguilla anguilla: a mirror symmetry with A. japonica
Authors: Hsu Hsiang‐Yi , Hsiung Kuan‐Mei , Han Yu‐San 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe European and Japanese eel populations have declined significantly in recent decades. To effectively manage and conserve them, gaining a better understanding of their migratory life cycles is important. Previous research on the spawning ecology and larval dispersal of European and Japanese eels has led to many significant discoveries and advancements for their migratory life cycles. However, different scholars hold varying views on their migratory life cycles, especially concerning the European eel, therefore this article aims to provide a comprehensive review of research from multiple disciplines concerning the spawning ecology and larval dispersal of European and Japanese eels and to propose migratory life cycles of these two species. The migratory life cycle of the European eel is as follows: European silver eels undertake a year‐long spawning migration from September to January to reach the Sargasso Sea for spawning before the next spawning season, typically between December and May. After hatching, European eel leptocephali are transported by the Gulf Stream, Frontal Countercurrents, North Atlantic Current, and Azores Current and return to Europe and North Africa for growth. Recruitment of European glass eels mainly occurs between October and June of the following year, and the recruiting season is more concentrated in countries closer to the spawning area and more dispersed in countries farther away. The consistent recruitment pattern and the growth rate of leptocephali suggest a larval transport period, also called larval duration, of around 1 year. Understanding the migratory life cycle of European eels can facilitate the evaluation or development of their conservation measures.
Indexical deprivation: The dominant link between cochlear implants and global English among Taiwanese deaf individuals
Authors: Wan Tsung‐Lun Alan 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis paper develops the concept of “indexical deprivation” from the experiences of English learning in relation to cochlear implant use among Taiwanese deaf adults. Based on the framework of language ideological assemblage, this paper traces how institutional discourses and practices at different levels contribute to the indexicalization between cochlear implants and elevated proficiency in English as a global language. By examining the top‐down discourses and bottom‐up narratives of two Taiwanese deaf women, the study demonstrates how enhanced English proficiency has been linked to cochlear implants and how individuals are deprived of the capacity to recognize alternative links. This paper highlights how global English has promoted the status of cochlear implants in a sociolinguistic context where English is spoken as a foreign language and increasingly gains prominence at multiple societal levels.
Public Support for the Accommodation of Religious Diversity: The Interplay Between Religious Identification, Threat Perception, and Cross‐Group Friendships
Authors: Fierro Jaime , Parella Sònia , Sharifi Massoud 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAccommodating new religious communities has become a central issue in Western Europe. However, the role of religious identification in shaping intergroup relations still needs to be better understood. This study addresses this gap by analyzing the factors influencing public support for the accommodation of religious diversity, drawing on two statistically representative surveys conducted in Catalonia, Spain. The results revealed that religious identification moderates the relationship between the perception that religions other than Catholicism threaten society's way of life and the level of support for accommodating religious diversity. Contrary to initial assumptions, practicing Catholics were more supportive of religious accommodation than nonpracticing Catholics and nonbelievers, regardless of the level of threat they perceived. Moreover, cross‐group friendships mitigated the negative impact of perceived threat on support for religious accommodation, particularly among nonbelievers. Overall, the findings underscore the importance of cross‐group friendships in fostering more inclusive societies and provide valuable insights for religious governance.
Dietary diversity and nutrient adequacy among women in Bosomtwe District, Ghana
Authors: Apprey Charles , Addae Hammond Yaw , Boateng Grace , Aduku Linda Esi , Annan Reginald Adjetey 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe sustainable development goals seek to end all forms of malnutrition of women of reproductive age (WRA) by 2030. As such, recent data on nutrient adequacy are needed to aid in tracking progress. However, data on specific dietary nutrient intakes includes only iron, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B12 in Ghana. Therefore, women's dietary diversity score (W‐DDS) is often used as a proxy measure of nutrient adequacy. It is hypothesised that there is no association between W‐DDS and Nutrient Adequacy among WRA in peri‐urban Ghana. Hence, this research evaluated the associations between W‐DDS and nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR) and assessed the determinants of mean nutrient adequacy ratio (MAR) in the Bosomtwe District of Ghana. A community‐based cross‐sectional study was conducted, and data collected on anthropometry, food insecurity, socio‐demographic characteristics and dietary intake using the 24‐hour recall from 407 WRA. In all, 21 nutrients were assessed. The mean age, W‐DDS, and MAR were 29.0 ± 6.7 years, 5.3 ± 1.9, and 0.65 ± 0.19 respectively. The NAR were generally high for the macronutrients as compared to micronutrients and the nutrients with low NAR included vitamin C (0.27 ± 0.19), vitamin A (0.15 ± 0.23), vitamin B12 (0.54 ± 0.32), calcium (0.28 ± 0.20), zinc (0.52 ± 0.23) and iron (0.57 ± 0.28) ‐ signifying the WRA may be consuming monotonous carbohydrate‐based diet. The hierarchical multivariable linear regression found a significant association between W‐DDS and MAR after controlling for confounders (β = 0.404, p < 0.001). The determinants of MAR were ethnicity (β = 0.110, p = 0.006) and body mass index (β = 0.189, p < 0.001). This study supports the use of W‐DDS as a proxy indicator of nutrient adequacy. Strategies meant to address nutrient inadequacies should be adaptable to different ethnic groups and overweight‐reducing strategies should be incorporated into broader nutrition initiatives.
Transformational learning and professional identity formation in postgraduate competency‐based medical education
Authors: Chow Justin , Al‐Duaij Lulwa , Last Nicole , Sheth Urmi , Rehman Maham , Azim Arden , Khalid Faran , Blissett Sarah , Sibbald Matthew 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIntroductionResidency programmes are in transition to a framework for competency‐based medical education (CBME). The intersection of CBME with transformational learning (TL) experiences and professional identity formation (PIF) — particularly within senior learners in transitional states — is unknown but important to understand in order to develop and implement strategies to support trainees' professional development.MethodsThrough inductive qualitative methods, we conducted semi‐structured interviews (n = 22) of current trainees and recent graduates from adult cardiology residency training programmes within Canada to explore the impact of TL experiences on residents' professional growth and identity formation. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis informed by TL theory.ResultsCBME did not appear to influence trainees' experiences of disorienting dilemmas and TL. Important clinical encounters and interpersonal relationships — in particular, those between mentor and mentee — shaped trainees' professional development as cardiologists (‘enabling factors’ for TL and PIF). ‘Imposter phenomenon’ was widely prevalent in our sample study population even among graduates who had already completed their training. Requisite elements for transformation (disorienting dilemmas, critical reflection, discourse and action) also contributed to PIF.DiscussionTL experiences influenced PIF in senior learners but infrequently intersected with CBME; these experiences were more commonly prompted by disorienting dilemmas relating to clinical outcomes or interpersonal interactions independent of CBME‐specific architecture.
Neglected Pulmonary Infection Caused by Exophiala dermatitidis Misidentified as Rhodotorula spp.
Authors: Setoguchi Daichi , Iwanaga Naoki , Ito Yuya , Hirayama Tatsuro , Yoshida Masataka , Takeda Kazuaki , Ide Shotaro , Takemoto Shinnosuke , Tashiro Masato , Hosogaya Naoki , Takazono Takahiro , Kosai Kosuke , Ishimoto Hiroshi , Sakamoto Noriho , Obase Yasushi , Nishino Tomoya , Izumikawa Koichi , Yanagihara Katsunori , Mukae Hiroshi 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTExophiala dermatitidis is an emerging black fungus that causes pulmonary infections that may be underestimated by conventional culture methods. We encountered one case that initially appeared to be yeast and was misidentified as Rhodotorula spp. using a commercial identification kit. Thus, genetic identification and clinical background investigations were conducted on 46 strains of Rhodotorula spp. The sequences of the internal transcribed spacer and large‐subunit RNA genes (D1/D2 regions) of 43 isolates, excluding two environmental isolates and one difficult‐to‐culture isolate, were determined and genetically identified. Notably, 22 isolates were identified as E. dermatitidis and misidentified as Rhodotorula spp. using the conventional method. Based on the exclusion criteria, the clinical information of 11 patients was retrospectively reviewed. Five cases (definite) had definite exacerbation of pulmonary infections due to E. dermatitidis, and six cases (possible) had undeniable infections. Of the 11 cases of pulmonary infection suggested to be caused by E. dermatitidis, comorbidities included two cases of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA), three cases of pulmonary non‐tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection and one case of pulmonary nocardiosis, suggesting a trend towards simultaneous detection of chronic pulmonary infections. Steroid and immunosuppressive drug use was observed in five cases, and β‐D‐glucan elevation was observed in three of five definite cases of pulmonary infections due to E. dermatitidis. The possibility of E. dermatitidis infection should be considered when Rhodotorula spp. are isolated from cultures of airway‐derived specimens, and, in addition to CPA and NTM, identification of E. dermatitidis may be important in chronic pulmonary infections.
Challenges in removing an aged spinal cord stimulator: A case study of complete fracture in a 9‐year‐old S‐series paddle lead
Authors: Kim Dong‐Chun , Kang Eunsu , Lee Hyun‐Seong , Park Yei Heum , Lee Byeongcheol , Kwon Ji Yeon , Moon Junseong , Lee Sang Eun 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIntroductionThis case report presents an instance of an S‐Series™ slim paddle lead fracturing during extraction, highlighting potential risks associated with the removal of this lead.Case ReportA 47‐year‐old male with complex regional pain syndrome type 2, unresponsive to pharmacotherapy, had undergone the implantation of two spinal cord stimulator (SCS) leads, an Octrode™ cylindrical and an S‐series™ slim paddle, using the Epiducer™ system (St Jude Medical) 9 years earlier, with a subsequent intrathecal baclofen pump installed 1 year after SCS. Initially, these interventions stabilized the patient's pain symptoms. However, the diminishing effectiveness of SCS, coupled with a decrease in battery life and increased opioid consumption, necessitated recent surgical procedures. These included the removal and replacement of the implantable pulse generator (IPG) and leads to improve pain management and ensure MRI compatibility. During the removal of the S‐series™ slim paddle type lead, complications arose, leading to the retention of an electrode fragment, which necessitated abandoning the replacement of both the IPG and lead. Post‐surgical assessments revealed no new neurological impairments, and imaging studies confirmed the stable position of the retained fragment. The patient was discharged with a continued comprehensive pain management plan.ConclusionThis case highlights the challenges and risks of percutaneous removal of slim paddle type leads, emphasizing the need for careful procedural planning and consideration of surgical options to avoid complications. Further research is needed to evaluate the long‐term durability and removal risks of various SCS lead types.
Career motives of presidential appointees and agency communication across American states
Authors: Liu Huchen 
Published: October 2024

AbstractDo the career motives of presidential appointees affect program administration? To answer this question, I examine the phased development of policy communication of the U.S. Farm Service Agency (FSA) across states from 2002 to 2018 based on an original collection of historical official websites. This is a rare policy context for examining why peer appointees administer the same programs differently. Linking the state‐by‐state development of FSA newsletters to the career trajectories of state executive directors (SEDs), the presidential appointees who lead state FSAs, I show that SEDs interested in elective office post‐appointment are associated with faster institutionalization of newsletters. Examining these newsletters’ content, I then show that SEDs interested in elective office or a career in advocacy include more participation‐encouraging language in newsletters. These results suggest that appointees’ career goals outside the bureaucracy can potentially expedite innovation in program implementation and enhance the delivery of government benefits to the public, with implications for selecting appointees to enhance bureaucratic performance.
Estimating the economic impact of restricting reproductive healthcare access in Ohio
Authors: Speice Travis 
Published: October 2024

AbstractObjectiveThis study analyzes the economic impacts of Ohio's Senate Bill 23, which would ban abortion care after fetal cardiac activity is detected.MethodsLeveraging previous research and publicly available datasets, a unique set of calculations were developed to determine abortion outcomes, individual costs, and public costs in three scenarios in which abortion care is banned in Ohio. Scenario 1 assumes that all abortion care is sought out‐of‐state. Scenario 2 assumes that all pregnancies result in a birth. Scenario 3 assumes that pregnancies either result in receiving out‐of‐state abortion care or result in a birth.ResultsThe total additional economic impact of restricted abortion access in Ohio likely ranges between $98.8 million and $118.4 million, but could be up to $551.4 million per year.ConclusionRegardless of the three scenarios analyzed, restrictions to accessing abortion care result in negative economic impacts for both individuals and the state. Several policy recommendations are proposed for consideration by policymakers and communities.
The Watersheds Speak: The Voice of Ecosystems in Northern New York's Environmental Movements☆
Authors: Lavia Blake , Aguilar‐Izzo Tzintzun , Avery Leanne M. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis paper explores how connectivity to place has brought life to contemporary environmental struggles in what is now known as New York State. Layers of memory, colonization, and stewardship are embedded within a community's relationship with their environment. By focusing on two case studies, the authors will illustrate how this relationship shaped successful place‐based resistance. Throughout our work, we offer the alternative methodology of ecocentric storytelling and artistic representation to elevate the voice of both ecosystems and all their inhabitants. Both case studies are centered on environmental/social movements that foreground the inherent personhood of the natural world. The first will focus on the Ashokan Reservoir, in the Catskill Mountains, on land guarded by the Lenape. It is a location that has suffered multiple waves of colonization and successfully resisted a large damming operation. The second case study will be centered on the Upper St. Lawrence River/Kaniatarowanénhne Watershed, Haudenosaunee Territory, where rural communities are uniting to grant Rights to the Rivers that bring life to their communities. Both cases exemplify the story of communities that defended their livelihoods and environments by uniting with their most reliable allies, the Water, and all their more‐than‐human guardians.