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Effects of UV illumination on organic dye decomposition activity and antibacterial and antiviral activities of rare earth iodates
Authors: Abe Kazuya , Sunada Kayano , Mochizuki Yasuhide , Isobe Toshihiro , Nagai Takeshi , Ishiguro Hitoshi , Nakajima Akira 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
For this study, we investigated the effects of UV illumination on dye decomposition and antibacterial and antiviral activities of three rare earth iodates (Ce(IO3)4, Ce(IO3)3, and δ-La(IO3)3) that reportedly have antibacterial and antiviral activities in the dark. The objective of this study was to clarify whether bulk materials and eluted ions are involved in these activities under UV illumination. Findings indicate that Ce(IO3)3 and δ-La(IO3)3 exhibit dye degradation activity under UV illumination by a Hg-Xe lamp (7 mW/cm2), suggesting that the dye decomposition activity was caused mainly by photochemical reactions under UV with wavelengths less than 300 nm by Ce3+ and by IO3− ions eluted from the samples. The dye decomposition activity under UV illumination is expressed not only from the eluted ions but also from the bulk materials. UV illumination using a weak (0.1 mW/cm2) UV light from a black light bulb with wavelengths longer than 320 nm increased the antibacterial and antiviral activities of these materials. These results suggest that the increase in antibacterial and antiviral activities is attributable to the photocatalytic reaction of bulk materials. This study revealed that both the bulk and eluted ions are involved in these activities under UV illumination. The extent to which photochemical reactions caused by eluted ions and bulk material contribute to the decomposition activity of organic dyes and antibacterial and antiviral activities depends on the UV illumination wavelength and intensity. This study provides new insights into the use of rare earth iodates as inorganic antibacterial and antiviral materials.

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Investigating the effects of a utility value manipulation on attention: combining self-report and neuronal measures
Authors: Baier-Mosch Franziska , John Nathalie , Korinth Sebastian P. , Kunter Mareike 
Published: September 2024

AbstractUtility value interventions are one approach to promote students’ interest experience and performance. It is unexplored how utility value interventions affect attention besides enjoyment and perceived value as important aspect of interest experience. The present research investigated the effects of a directly-communicated utility value intervention on students’ enjoyment, perceived value, performance and self-reported and neuronal attention (EEG alpha-band activity). In a first study, 139 psychology students watched a video-taped mathematics lecture online. The lecture emphasized the utility value of logarithms to psychology students by drawing on examples from psychology (nEG = 70). Examples from natural sciences were used in the control group (nCG = 69). In a second experiment with 52 psychology students (nEG = 23, nCG = 29) the same intervention was tested in a laboratory setting while the students’ electroencephalogram was recorded. The utility value intervention increased students’ perceived value in both settings. No main effect for any other outcome was found.
Enhancing quality of life measurement: adapting the ASCOT easy read for older adults accessing social care
Authors: Caiels James , Rand Stacey , Mikelyte Rasa , Webster Lucy , Field Elizabeth , Towers Ann-Marie 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to adapt and assess the content validity of the ASCOT Easy Read (ASCOT-ER) for older people accessing social care.

Methods
A co-production working group of 8 older social care users and their supporters was established to evaluate the comprehensibility and relevance of the ASCOT-ER images, wording and layout. Changes made by the working group were iteratively tested using cognitive interviewing techniques (think aloud) with 25 older social care users not able to self-complete the original ASCOT.

Results
Co-research with people with dementia and their supporters was critical to the development of an effective and accessible tool. Issues identified with comprehension, recall, judgement and response were addressed through iterative adjustments to design, layout and wording. An unexpected finding was that illustrations were disliked or disregarded by the majority of people, and, in particular, those living with dementia. This result contrasts with the typical assumption of easy read approaches, where illustrations are expected to enhance comprehension.

Conclusion
The ASCOT-ER measure for older people is suitable for older people using social care services with mild to moderate dementia, mild cognitive impairment and other age-related needs. The revisions applied were designed to improve comprehension, judgement and response for this group and even those who were most cognitively impaired experienced fewer issues by the final round of testing. Nonetheless, some prompting was still required, particularly for those with higher levels of cognitive impairment and it is likely that some respondents will require the questionnaire to be administered in an interview format.
Quality of life impacts associated with comorbid insomnia and depression in adult population
Authors: Le Phuong Hong , Khanh-Dao Le Long , Rajaratnam Shantha M.W. , Mihalopoulos Cathrine 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) impacts of insomnia and depression (as separated entities) have been well investigated in previous studies. However, little is known about the effect of comorbid insomnia and depression on HRQoL. This study aimed to assess the impacts of insomnia and depression, in combination or alone, on HRQoL in Australian adults.

Methods
Data used in this study were obtained from the large-scale longitudinal Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey. Insomnia was defined using key insomnia criteria of DSM-V. Depression was based on validated cut-off points of the Mental Health Inventory-5 (MHI-5) (scores ≤ 62) in the base case analysis. HRQoL expressed as utility scores (ranging from 0 to 1) were measured using the Short-Form 6-Dimension (SF-6D) converted from the SF-36 and valued using an Australian scoring algorithm. Multi-level modelling was applied to assess the effect of insomnia and/or depression on utility scores.

Results
The study analysed 30,972 observations from 10,324 individuals (age [mean ± SD]: 45.7 ± 16.5, female: 54.6%). The proportion of individuals with insomnia only, depression only, and comorbid insomnia and depression was 11.3%, 11.6%, and 8.2%, respectively. The interaction effect suggested the combined impact of insomnia and depression on health-related quality of life beyond the sum of their individual effects. Marginal mean difference in utility scores for insomnia only, depression only, and the comorbidity relative to no insomnia or depression was -0.058 (SE: 0.003, Cohen’s d: 0.420, small effect), -0.210 (SE: 0.003, Cohen’s d: 1.530, large effect), and -0.291 (SE: 0.004, Cohen’s d: 2.120, large effect), respectively.

Conclusion
Comorbid depression and insomnia appear to have very large quality-of-life impacts. Furthermore, this is the first study that has estimated the magnitude of the impact of comorbid insomnia and depression on utility scores which can be utilised in future clinical or economic studies.
Narrative Deference
Authors: Byrne Eleanor A. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractRecent work on distributed cognition and self-narrative has emphasised how autobiographical memories and their narration are, rather than being stored and created by an individual, distributed across embodied organisms and their environment. This paper postulates a stronger form of distributed narration than has been accommodated in the literature so far, which I call narrative deference. This describes the phenomena whereby a person is significantly dependent upon another person for the narration of some significant aspect of their own autobiographical self-narrative. I suggest that a person is more likely to narratively defer where they suffer a mnemonic impairment regarding some significant adverse life experience like trauma, illness or injury. Following a recent turn in the literature towards investigating the harmful aspects of distributed cognition as well as its many advantageous features, this paper explores how the benefits of autobiographical self-narrative deference within close personal relationships are complexly related to its harms.
Recommender systems based on neuro-symbolic knowledge graph embeddings encoding first-order logic rules
Authors: Spillo Giuseppe , Musto Cataldo , de Gemmis Marco , Lops Pasquale , Semeraro Giovanni 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we present a knowledge-aware recommendation model based on neuro-symbolic graph embeddings that encode first-order logic rules. Our approach is based on the intuition that is the basis of neuro-symbolic AI systems: to combine deep learning and symbolic reasoning in one single model, in order to take the best out of both the paradigms. To this end, we start from a knowledge graph (KG) encoding information about users, ratings, and descriptive properties of the items and we design a model that combines background knowledge encoded in logical rules mined from the KG with explicit knowledge encoded in the triples of the KG itself to obtain a more precise representation of users and items. Specifically, our model is based on the combination of: (i) a rule learner that extracts first-order logic rules based on the information encoded in the knowledge graph; (ii) a graph embedding module, that jointly learns a vector space representation of users and items based on the triples encoded in the knowledge graph and the rules previously extracted; (iii) a recommendation module that uses the embeddings to feed a deep learning architecture that provides users with top-k recommendations. In the experimental section, we evaluate the effectiveness of our strategy on three datasets, and the results show that the combination of knowledge graph embeddings and first-order logic rules led to an improvement in the predictive accuracy and in the novelty of the recommendations. Moreover, our approach overcomes several competitive baselines, thus confirming the validity of our intuitions.
Housing Insecurity and Older Adults’ Health and Well-Being in a Gentrifying City: Results from the EPIPorto Cohort Study
Authors: Santos Cláudia Jardim , Henriques Ana , Moreira Carla , Ribeiro Ana Isabel 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Using 2022 data from 600 adults (≥ 60 years) in Porto, Portugal, we explored the association between housing insecurity and various health outcomes. We examined housing conditions, affordability, and stability in relation to loneliness, quality of life, cognitive function, perception of healthy ageing, and sleep using regression models. Older adults without house heating (β = 2.293; 95%CI = 0.753, 3.833), with leaks/dampness/rot (β = 3.741; 1.818, 5.664), insufficient daylight (β = 2.787; 0.095, 5.479), living in neighborhoods with noise (β = 1.793, 0.280 to 3.305), pollution/grime (β = 2.580; 0.746, 4.414), and violence/crime/vandalism (β = 3.940; 1.723, 6.157), who faced housing cost overburden (β = 2.001; 0.426, 3.577), eviction (β = 12.651; 0.852, 24.450), and moved frequently (β = 4.129; 1.542, 6.716) exhibited higher levels of loneliness. Similarly, lack of house heating (β = − 1.942; − 3.438, − 0.445), leaks/dampness/rot (β = − 4.157; − 5.999, − 2.316), insufficient daylight (β = − 3.124; − 5.714, − 0.534), noise (β = − 2.143; − 3.600, − 0.686), pollution/grime (β = − 2.093; − 3.860, − 0.325), violence/crime/vandalism (β = − 2.819; − 4.948, − 0.691), and those with housing cost overburden (β = − 2.435; − 3.930, − 0.940) reported lower quality of life. Those with no toilet (β =  − 1.891; − 3.760, − 0.021) or shower (β =  − 1.891; − 3.760, − 0.021) and who faced forced displacement (β =  − 2.179; − 3.516, − 0.842) presented lower cognitive function. Furthermore, those living in neighborhoods with pollution/grime (OR = 0.494; 0.322, 0.756) and violence/crime/vandalism (OR = 0.477; 0.284, 0.801), those in social housing (OR = 0.728; 0.575, 0.922), and those who moved frequently (OR = 0.475; 0.257, 0.879) reported lower levels of perceived healthy ageing. Insufficient sleep was more common among residents in social housing (OR = 2.155; 1.102, 4.213), while poor sleep quality was least likely both among those living in social housing (OR = 0.445; 0.220, 0.900) and affordable housing (OR = 0.381; 0.162, 0.896). Good quality, stable, and affordable housing seems crucial for healthy ageing.
Comparison between OK-432 and Talc for pleurodesis in patients with persistent pulmonary air leak: a Japanese nationwide retrospective database study
Authors: Taniguchi Jumpei , Aso Shotaro , Jo Taisuke , Matsui Hiroki , Fushimi Kiyohide , Yasunaga Hideo 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Objectives
OK-432 (Picibanil®) and talc are used in patients with persistent pulmonary air leaks. However, it is unclear which of these two agents is more effective.

Methods
This retrospective study used data from the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination inpatient database. Patients with pneumothorax who underwent chemical pleurodesis between July 2010 and March 2022 were included in this study. The patients were categorized into two groups: the OK-432 and talc groups. The primary outcome measure was treatment failure, defined as a composite of requirement for additional surgical procedures, bronchoscopic interventions, or chemical pleurodesis. The secondary outcome measures were in-hospital mortality, length of hospital stay, 30-day readmission, and incidence of interstitial lung diseases after hospitalization. To compare the outcomes between the groups, 1:4 propensity score matching was conducted.

Results
Among the 4179 eligible patients, 3551 and 628 patients underwent chemical pleurodesis using OK-432 and talc, respectively. Propensity score matching yielded 2508 and 627 patients who underwent chemical pleurodesis using OK-432 and talc within seven days of admission, respectively. The frequency of treatment failure in the talc group (37.5% vs. 31.4%; P = 0.006) was lower than that in the OK-432 group with no significant differences in other outcomes.

Conclusions
Medical professionals can consider talc as the initial pleurodesis agent for patients with persistent air leaks.
Patient-reported outcome measures and physical function following head and neck lymphedema — a systematic review
Authors: Gaitatzis Katrina , Thompson Belinda , Blake Fiona Tisdall , Koelmeyer Louise 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Head and neck cancer (HNC) treatments often lead to significant morbidity, including lymphedema. This systematic review aims to comprehensively explore the prevalence and impact of head and neck lymphedema (HNL) following treatment.

Methods
A systematic literature search was conducted up to September 2023. Studies evaluating HNL prevalence, associated factors, impact, patient-reported outcomes (PROMs), and physical assessments were included. Methodological quality assessment was performed, and data were synthesised narratively.

Results
Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria, with methodological quality ranging from moderate to high. Internal lymphedema prevalence was consistently higher than external lymphedema, with varying rates attributed to treatment modalities and assessment methods. PROMs such as the Lymphedema Symptom Intensity and Distress-Head and Neck and physical assessments including Patterson’s Rating Scale were commonly utilised. HNL significantly impacted quality of life and physical function, with reported symptoms including discomfort, tightness, swallowing difficulties, and psychological distress.

Conclusion
HNL is a common sequela of HNC treatment with significant implications for individuals’ QoL. Standardised assessment protocols and tailored interventions are needed to address the needs of individuals with HNL and improve overall outcomes.

Implications for Cancer Survivors
This systematic review highlights a significant prevalence of lymphedema, particularly internal lymphedema in the larynx and pharynx, following treatment. Swallowing difficulties, nutritional issues, anxiety, depression, and body image concerns were associated with both internal and external lymphedema. The impact on quality of life is substantial, with survivors experiencing physical symptoms and psychosocial challenges, emphasising the importance of integrated care approaches tailored to both aspects of well-being.
A survey of Spanish research in mathematics education
Authors: Bosch Marianna , Gutierrez Angel , Llinares Salvador 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis survey paper presents recent relevant research in mathematics education produced in Spain, which allows the identification of different broad lines of research developed by Spanish groups of scholars. First, we present and describe studies whose research objectives are related to student learning of specific curricular contents and process-oriented competencies, namely arithmetic, algebra, geometry, functions and calculus, probability and statistics, and argumentation or proof in geometric contexts. Next, we present characteristics and foci of investigations dealing with different aspects of mathematics teacher education, encompassing a large part of Spanish research in mathematics education. The descriptions of other transversal lines of research complement the previous two big blocks: research on students with special educational needs and the effects of using technology in different curricular contents and educational levels. Finally, we report on the research activities and advances of Spanish research in mathematics education from two main theoretical frameworks created or developed by Spanish researchers. This plurality of research strands also corresponds to a wide range of international collaborations, especially with Latin American colleagues.
Prospects for the Protection of the Stone Heritage of the Małopolska Vistula River Gorge
Authors: Bobrowska Alicja , Jagoda Ewa , Domonik Andrzej , Łukasiak Dominik , Gajek Grzegorz 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe aim of this research is to present the abiotic geological environment, morphology and the need to protect geoenvironment and the possibilities of using the geoheritage of mining districts of the region located between Zawichost and Puławy city, within the Geopark. The Geopark is the best example of scientific and educational presentation of Mesozoic and Cenozoic outcrops along the Vistula gorge. The Cretaceous sediments (Middle Albian to Maastrichtian) are especially significant, they are unique on the European scale, showing a record of the evolution of the sea basin - from the Middle Cretaceous transgression and its disappearance at the end of the Cretaceous. The landscape and geomorphological values ​​constituting the heritage of the region are extremely important. An additional circumstance conducive to the creation of the Geopark is the fact that in the area covered by the project, areas of geological heritage protection have been operating for many years and tourist traditions date back to the 18th century.
Definition of characteristic subsidence parameters. A case study in the Catalan potassium basin
Authors: Sidki-Rius Nor , Bascompta Marc , Sanmiquel Lluís , Yubero Maria Teresa 
Published: September 2024

AbstractSubsidence is one of the main environmental impacts of underground mining worldwide. Besides, the increasing complexity of underground mining due to greater depths and interaction with inhabited and environmentally sensitive areas can lead to challenges that may threaten the viability of mining due to phenomena such as subsidence. This research aims to increase the knowledge about surface subsidence due to underground mining, characterising the main factors that rule mining subsidence utilising an actual mine that extracts potash. The calculation methodology was based on 74 sections of the subsidence basin, using GPS measurements and the InSAR technique, with data collected over twelve nonconsecutive years from 1995 to 2021. Thus, three different active areas and one residual area were determined. Average boundary angles and their average distances of influence for the active regions have also been determined. Furthermore, using the least squares method, the subsidence basin curve was defined using a Gaussian function. The algorithm that governs the subsidence process has been successfully calculated, allowing the approximation of the deformation of any point within an area of interest. The novelty of this paper is twofold: the results obtained provide a detailed subsidence behaviour and a prediction model of the case study. Furthermore, the methodology implemented can be applied to other subsidence basins with mines in their area of influence. Hence improving the surface mining area’s safety levels and managing the environmental impacts.
Validating a Short-Form Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire Among Chinese Early Adolescents
Authors: Hu Hui , Lyu Renhui , Dai Xiaolu , Lu Shuang 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Objectives
While an increasing number of mindfulness-based interventions have shown promising effects in improving child and youth well-being, mindfulness research remains challenged by using valid multifaceted measurements to operationalize the complicated concept of mindfulness across cultural contexts. This study examines the psychometric properties of a Chinese version of the short-form Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) in Chinese nonclinical early adolescents.

Method
Participants were 551 Chinese early adolescents (mean age = 10.38 ± 0.80, 41.38% girls). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) were conducted to test factor structure and dimensionality of the short-form FFMQ. Measurement invariance was tested by gender and grade. Internal consistency and convergent validity were assessed.

Results
Our results support the validity of a three-factor, 15-item version of the FFMQ (FFMQ-15) that includes Attention (4 items from the original Actaware subscale, 1 item from the Describe subscale), Observe (4 items from the Observe subscale, 1 item from the Nonreact subscale), and Internal Awareness (3 items from the Nonjudge subscale, 2 items from the Describe subscale). Cronbach’s α for the FFMQ-15 total score was 0.82, and McDonald’s ω was 0.86 (subscales: α = 0.66 to 0.79, ω = 0.71 to 0.82). FFMQ-15 showed acceptable measurement invariance across gender and grade. These findings support the internal consistency and validity of FFMQ-15 among Chinese early adolescents.

Conclusions
This study validates a short-version FFMQ among Chinese early adolescents. Our findings warrant further cross-cultural research of adolescents’ understanding of mindfulness facets.

Preregistration
This study is not preregistered.