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Educational Fetish and Chinese Emigration to Poland
Authors: Kardaszewicz Krzysztof 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTEducational migration to Poland has recently served to reshape the local Chinese community, previously known largely for trade and small entrepreneurship. This marks a broader trend, with a number of European countries promoted in China as sites of elite learning and increasingly fetishized among the Chinese middle class. Drawing on research among families, students and intermediaries, I discuss the process through which Poland has been embraced as one of such ‘imagined’ destinations, meant to provide an alternative to the pressures of life in modern Chinese society. I also show how, despite the growing access, the actual pursuit of new aspirations remains complex, often leading to a conflicted experience abroad.
Headache‐related disability as a function of migraine aura: A daily diary study
Authors: Denney Delora E. , Lee Aaron A. , Landy Stephen H. , Smitherman Todd A. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo examine the unique role of migraine aura in predicting day‐to‐day levels of headache‐related disability.BackgroundMigraine symptoms and psychological variables contribute to headache‐related disability. Migraine aura may be associated with more severe symptom profiles and increased risk of psychiatric comorbidities, but the impact of aura on daily functioning is unknown. The present study sought to evaluate the role of migraine aura in predicting same‐day and subsequent‐day migraine‐related disability while accounting for demographic, headache, and psychological variables.MethodsThis was an observational prospective cohort study among 554 adults with migraine. For each participant, data on migraine symptoms and psychological variables were collected daily for 90 days using the N‐1 Headache™ digital app (N = 11,156 total migraine days). Analyses assessed whether the presence of aura predicted daily ratings of migraine‐related disability independently of other headache and psychological variables. Given the number of predictors examined, statistical significance was set at p < 0.01.ResultsThe mean (standard deviation, range) patient‐level Migraine Disability Assessment questionnaire score across days of the migraine episode was 1.18 (1.03, 0–3). Aura was significantly associated with higher disability ratings on all days of the migraine episode (odds ratio [OR] 1.40, 99% confidence interval [CI] 1.13–1.74; p < 0.001). This relationship remained unchanged after adjusting for patient‐level variables (OR 1.40, 99% CI 1.13–1.73; p < 0.001) and day‐level psychological variables (OR 1.39, 99% CI 1.12–1.73; p < 0.001) but was fully negated after controlling for day‐level headache variables (OR 1.19, 99% CI 0.95–1.49; p = 0.039). Aura on the first day of the episode was associated with increased odds of allodynia (OR 1.87, 99% CI 1.22–2.86; p < 0.001), phonophobia (OR 1.62, 99% CI 1.17–2.25; p < 0.001), photophobia (OR 1.89, 99% CI 1.37–2.59; p < 0.001), and nausea/vomiting (OR 1.54, 99% CI 1.17–2.02; p < 0.001) on all days of the episode, but not episode duration (p = 0.171), peak severity (p = 0.098), or any examined psychological variables (sleep duration [p = 0.733], sleep quality [p = 0.186], stress [p = 0.110], anxiety [p = 0.102], or sadness [p = 0.743]).ConclusionThe presence of aura is predictive of increased headache‐related disability during migraine episodes, but this effect is attributable to associated non‐pain symptoms of migraine.
Self‐Correcting Method for Highly Effective Office‐Based Helicobacter pylori Therapy Using Cumulative Test of Cure Data
Authors: Dore Maria Pina , Hernaez Ruben , Graham David Y. 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTBackground and AimHelicobacter pylori infections have become resistant to many previously highly effective antimicrobial regimens resulting in clarithromycin, metronidazole, or fluoroquinolone‐containing therapies becoming unsuccessful. Pretreatment susceptibility testing is only widely available in the United States but is still rarely done. Here, we propose a framework to monitor H. pylori eradication in small clinical settings by routinely assessing the effectiveness of therapy.MethodsBecause of the small sample size in individual practice's, we assume an acceptable cure rate of ≥80% (preferred cure rate ≥85%) in adherent patients, with a dichotomous outcome (cured vs. failed) and consecutive patient enrollment. To obtain results (feedback) in a timely manner, for individual practices, cure rates can be estimated after 10 patients. Large practices which acquire patients more rapidly can delay analysis until a total of 104 H. pylori‐infected patients, assuming a baseline cure rate of at least 85% with the preferred regimen.ResultsWe show how data from individual practices can be utilized to improve the effectiveness of H. pylori treatment decisions. The method consists of recording and accumulating the confirmation of cure data for successive small groups of patients. These data are then analyzed as binary outcomes (pass‐fail) and serve as the basis for studying and improving the effectiveness of H. pylori treatment decisions.ConclusionA simple actuarial method can serve outpatient clinics to ensure a reliable test‐to‐cure method and avoid futile Hp regimens.
Geochemical signatures of metapelites in the Highland Complex, Sri Lanka and Trivandrum Block, India: Implications for provenance, nature and tectonic setting of their source protoliths
Authors: Athauda A. M. M. G. I. U. B. , Dharmapriya P. L. , Malaviarachchi S. P. K. , Sajeev K. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe investigation of whole‐rock major and trace element geochemical data from metapelites, incorporating analyses from both previous studies and new localities within the Highland Complex (HC) of Sri Lanka and the Trivandrum Block of India (TB), aimed to discern the nature and tectonic setting of their provenance. Examination of chondritic REE distribution and K versus K/Rb diagrams suggests that the geochemistry of the studied metapelites closely resembles typical Post Archaean Australian Shale (PAAS), North American Shale Composite (NASC), and Upper Continental Crust (UCC), indicating minimal modification during high‐grade metamorphism. Predominantly, the protoliths of the metasediments appear to be shales and greywackes derived from Proterozoic felsic to intermediate sources. Tectonic discrimination diagrams reveal that most metapelites correspond to active continental margins and continental island arcs. These geochemical characteristics suggest that the majority of studied metapelites in the HC and TB originate from felsic to intermediate sources, likely deposited within a continental arc setting. Subsequently, these sediments likely accreted in an accretionary prism and underwent metamorphism during continental‐continental collision. The congruence in geochemical signatures between metapelites in the HC and TB, along with established tectonic, geochronological, petrological, mineralogical, and geophysical correlations, implies that precursor sediments of metasedimentary rocks were likely deposited within a laterally extensive Neoproterozoic sedimentary basin.
The Turkish version of the Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrument (OASES): Validity and reliability study
Authors: Yüceler Kaçmaz Hatice , Karadağ Ayişe , Akutay Seda , Çobanoğlu Aktan Derya 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis study was conducted to adapt the Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrument (OASES) into Turkish and to verify its validity and reliability. This study was conducted on 314 nurses in Türkiye between November 2023 and February 2024 to test the psychometric properties of OASES. The instrument consists of 20 items clustered into six domains. The cultural adaptation process was carried out according to the International Testing Commission guidelines: Turkish translation, expert panel, content validity, translation back to English, preliminary study and the final version of the instrument. To check the validity of the multiple‐choice test, item difficulty and discriminating index were analysed. The reliability of the instrument was evaluated to the retest 14 days after the first test. Scale level content validity by 11 experts in wound care was 0,97 (I‐CVI = 0.8–1.0). In the item analysed of the OASES, the item difficulty index was 0,51 (p‐value = 0.34–0.76) and the discriminating index was 0.40 (D‐value = 0.26–0.51). The 2‐week test‐retest intraclass correlation coefficient of the overall instrument was 0.90 (95% CI = 0.79–0.95). The Turkish version of OASES is a valid and reliable measurement instrument to evaluate nurses' knowledge levels regarding skin tears with acceptable psychometric properties. It can be applied in nursing education, research and practice to evaluate the knowledge of Turkish speaking nurses about skin tears.
Two Y‐chromosomal lineages in White‐cheeked macaque (Macaca leucogenys) indicate a possible male‐mediated introgression in ‘sinica’ group macaques
Authors: Ghosh Avijit , Sharma Lalit Kumar , Thakur Mukesh 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAimWhether widespread gene flow among primates is emblematic of their initial radiation or resulted from secondary contactremains a long‐standing question. We address this question on ‘sinica’ group macaques, highlighting the origin of the white‐cheeked macaque (Macaca leucogenys).LocationEastern Himalayan highlands of Arunachal Pradesh, India.TaxonMacaca leucogenys Li, Zhao, Fan, 2015b (Cercopithecidae).MethodsMitochondrial genomes and Y‐chromosomal TSPY gene sequences of WCM were obtained from two distant populations through low‐depth genome sequencing. Phylogenetic analyses were conducted along with sequences of other available species within the genus Macaca.ResultsWe observed the presence of a single maternal lineage but two parental lineages. Interestingly, one paternal lineage of the white‐cheeked macaque clustered with a common lineage of M. assamensis and M. munzala. The other paternal lineage clustered with the sequences of the white‐cheeked macaque from the type locality in Southeastern Tibet.Main ConclusionsThe result indicates a possible historic male‐mediated introgression in the white‐cheeked macaque, which is also present in the two other species belonging to the ‘sinica’ group. Therefore, extensive gene flow in ‘sinica’ group macaques possibly came from one or more introgression events in the past that also played a role in the origin and evolution of these macaque species.
Impact of hematocrit levels on the accuracy of specific blood glucose meters: A hospital‐based study
Authors: Pham Huan Nguyen , Pham Phuc Nguyen Huu , Phan Hang Thi , Cao Long Thang , Thoi Hau Thi Thu , Do Tuyen Dang Thanh , Truong Tuyet Thi Anh 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTAims/IntroductionBlood glucose meters are commonly used at the bedside, but most of the meters used in Hung Vuong Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) are built for self‐monitoring and might not be suitable for determining glucose levels in patients. In this study, we aimed to validate the performance of six frequently used meters in our hospital using the Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standard, and investigate the hematocrit impact on the accuracy of these meters.Materials and MethodsA total of 135 pregnant women who underwent a 75‐g oral glucose tolerance test consented to participate in the study at Hung Vuong Hospital. Whole blood glucose levels were measured in duplicate using meters, and hematocrit levels were measured using an Alinity h‐series analyzer. Within 5 min, plasma glucose levels were measured twice in a row using the Cobas c502 reference analyzer. For accuracy and precision, the hematocrit effect was assed using CLSI POCT12‐A3.ResultsOut of six evaluated meters, three meters qualified. For CLSI criterion at glucose concentration of 5.55 mmol/L, Accu‐Chek Inform II, Accu‐Chek Performa and OneTouch VerioVue achieved 97.31%, 98.08% and 99.62%, respectively. For CLSI criterion at 4.17 mmol/L, these three achieved 100%. Accu‐Chek Inform II and Accu‐Chek Performa showed an inverse correlation between glucose level and hematocrit with slopes of −0.500 (95% confidence interval −0.678 to −0.322) and −0.396 (95% confidence interval −0.569 to −0.224), whereas OneTouch VerioVue was not affected by hematocrit, with a slope of 0.207 (95% confidence interval −0.026 to 0.440).ConclusionsBlood glucose meters' measurements can be affected by hematocrit, and might provide readings not within an acceptable bias. Medical organizations need to verify or validate before using on patients.
The relationship between nurses' burnout status and their intention to leave during the COVID‐19 pandemic process
Authors: Dinçer Gökçe , Altay Birsen 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAimThe aim of this research is to determine the relationship between nurses' burnout status and their intention to leave the job during the COVID‐19 pandemic.Materials and MethodsThe population of the descriptive study, which seeks a relationship, consists of nurses working in State Hospital, the sample consists of 213 nurses who agreed to participate in the research between April 2021 and August 2021. Data were collected using the ‘Personal Data Collection Form’, ‘Burnout Scale’ and ‘Intention to Leave Scale’. Ethics committee approval was obtained for the study.ResultsOf the participants, 75.6% were women, 91.1% cared for patients with a diagnosis of COVID‐19. The participants' Burnout Scale mean score was 4.34 ± 1.10, and the Intention to Leave Scale mean score was 2.94 ± 1.04. The relationship between burnout and age, gender, marital status, income status, unit of work, professional experience, choosing the profession voluntarily, being happy to do the job and caring for a patient with COVID‐19 was found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). It has been concluded that age, income status, unit of work, professional experience, choosing the profession willingly and being happy to do the job affect the intention to leave the job. A positive and significant relationship was found between the mean scores of the Burnout Scale and the mean scores of the Intention to Leave Scale.ConclusionThis study determined that as nurses' burnout level increased, their intention to quit their jobs increased.
Dysregulation of myelination‐related genes in schizophrenia
Authors: Bergstrom Johanna J. D. , Fu Meng‐meng 
Published: August 2024

AbstractSchizophrenic individuals display disrupted myelination patterns, altered oligodendrocyte distribution, and abnormal oligodendrocyte morphology. Schizophrenia is linked with dysregulation of a variety of genes involved in oligodendrocyte function and myelin production. Single‐nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and rare mutations in myelination‐related genes are observed in certain schizophrenic populations, representing potential genetic risk factors. Downregulation of myelination‐related RNAs and proteins, particularly in frontal and limbic regions, is consistently associated with the disorder across multiple studies. These findings support the notion that disruptions in myelination may contribute to the cognitive and behavioral impairments experienced in schizophrenia, although further evidence of causation is needed.image
Politicians' Hometown Favouritism and Capital Resource Allocation
Authors: Qiu Buhui , Tian Gary , Wu Yanling 
Published: August 2024

AbstractDrawing on social identity theory, we investigate whether politicians exhibit hometown favouritism when allocating scarce capital resources, and we explore how the intensity of politicians' birthplace identity influences their tendency towards favouring hometown firms. Using the turnover of politicians responsible for the nationwide IPO approval process in China and the resulting ‘birthplace shock’ during the lengthy approval process for IPO applicant firms, we document the causal effect of politicians' hometown favouritism on capital resource allocation. Hometown firms are on average 15 percentage points more likely to receive IPO approval. This effect is stronger when politicians have a stronger sense of birthplace identity. Moreover, we show that hometown favouritism distorts capital resource allocation. Thus, our findings extend the existing non‐market strategy literature by incorporating a unique social identity perspective to elucidate the influence of powerful politicians on firm outcomes and the efficiency of societal capital resource allocation.
Dysregulated serum concentrations of fat‐soluble vitamins in dogs with chronic enteropathy
Authors: Serafini Federica , Maxwell Kristen M. , Zhu Xiaojuan , Lennon Elizabeth M. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundIn inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of humans, nutrient malabsorption can result in fat‐soluble vitamin deficiency, especially of vitamin D. In veterinary species, decreased concentrations of vitamin D are relatively common in dogs with chronic enteropathy (CE), but data on the status of other fat‐soluble vitamins (FSVs) is lacking.ObjectivesDetermine the serum concentrations of retinol, vitamin D, and α‐tocopherol in dogs with CE compared with healthy dogs and compare clinical, clinicopathologic variables between CE and healthy dogs to detect associations with decreased FSVs concentrations.AnimalsEighteen client‐owned dogs with CE and 33 healthy dogs.MethodsSerum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D), serum retinol and α‐tocopherol concentrations were compared between groups. Correlations and multiple regression modeling were used to examine the relationship between serum 25(OH)D, retinol, and α‐tocopherol concentrations and clinical and clinicopathological variables.ResultsDogs with low serum albumin concentrations were more likely to have lower 25(OH)D concentrations than dogs with normal serum albumin concentration. Dogs with CE had higher serum concentrations of retinol, and variable α‐tocopherol concentrations. The cause of these dysregulated vitamin concentrations is unclear and requires further study.Conclusion and Clinical ImportanceDogs with severe forms of CE should be monitored for decreased concentrations of 25(OH)D. Additional studies are needed to evaluate the clinical relevance and the possible benefit of vitamin D supplementation in these patients.
Persistence of maternal antibodies against goat pox virus in goat kids
Authors: Abdollahi Mostafa , Lotfi Mohsen , Lotfollahzadeh Samad , Dezfouli Mohammad Reza Mokhber , Adibi Maryam , Kamalzadeh Morteza , Firuzyar Sajjad 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundIn goat kids, choosing the appropriate age to administer the first dose of goat pox disease (GTP) vaccine requires knowing when maternal antibody decline concentrations.ObjectiveDetermine the persistence of maternal antibodies against goat pox virus (GTPV) in goat kids.AnimalsTwenty Saanen goat kids from birth to 120 days old.MethodsIn 2 groups, including: control (receiving colostrum from nonvaccinated does) and treatment (receiving colostrum from vaccinated does). On zero, 3, 7, 14, 21, 28, 42, 56, 70, 100 and 120 days after the birth, virus neutralization test was used to measure the serum concentration of antibodies against GTPV.ResultsAt the age of 56 days, the first seronegative goat kids (n = 2) were recorded in the treatment group. At the age of 120 days, all the goat kids in the treatment group were seronegative. The average virus neutralization index (VNI) of the goat kids became negative at the age of 100 to 120 days. All goat kids in the control group were negative at all times.Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceOne hundred to 120 days of the age seems to be the time to administer the first GTP vaccine in the goat kids with passive immunity against goat pox.
The importance of considering temporal intraspecific trait variation in Campos grasslands
Authors: Caram Nicolas , Casalás Felipe , Wallau Marcelo O. , Sollenberger Lynn E. , Soca Pablo , Cadenazzi Mónica , Boggiano Pablo 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAimsChanges in species composition and intraspecific trait variation are recognized as potential drivers of population and community temporal dynamics but their independent and overlapping effects have not been distinguished conclusively. Our goal was to quantify the relevance of temporal vs spatial changes in species composition and intraspecific trait variations when assessing community responses to seasonality, grazing pressure and above‐ground biomass gradients.LocationCampos grassland in northeastern Uruguay.MethodsLeaf dry matter content, specific leaf area, leaf width and tensile strength of dominant grass species were assessed across summer–autumn, winter, and spring seasons, under two grazing pressures. Species composition and above‐ground biomass were estimated in 20 × 20‐cm permanent quadrats within each season. Species trait variability was decomposed across space and time using hierarchical linear mixed models, while the spatio‐temporal community functional variation was decomposed into species turnover (abundance and/or species identity shifts) and intraspecific trait variation. Additionally, we explored the relevance of including or not including temporal intraspecific trait variation on community responses to seasonality, above‐ground biomass and grazing pressure using linear mixed models.ResultsIntraspecific trait variation explained 22.4%–66.5% of total trait variability, and it was generally more important across time than space, which accounted for 12.2%–57.7% of total variability. The within‐species trait variability was generally more important than species turnover in explaining the community spatio‐temporal functional variation. In general, seasonality more strongly caused intraspecific changes while the above‐ground biomass gradient caused species turnover. Functional community responses to grazing pressure, above‐ground biomass and seasonality were affected by considering or not considering intraspecific trait variation.ConclusionsTrait variation within species across seasons is at least equally important as variation within species across space. Its influence in the functional changes of vegetation should not be considered only along environmental gradients but also through time.
Yellow rust infection of wheat: How the quantity of light received by wheat seedlings before inoculation affects infection efficiency
Authors: Zanella Camila M. , MacCormack Ruth , Caulfield John , Gordon Anna , Jones Huw , Hubbard Amelia , Boyd Lesley A. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractMany factors are known to influence infection by cereal rusts, including environmental variables such at light, humidity and temperature, the topography of the leaf surface, as well as plant volatiles. However, few studies have aimed to link these factors. Previously, the quantity of light received by wheat seedlings prior to inoculation with Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst) urediniospores was shown to influence yellow rust infection efficiency. In this study we show that germination and the ability of germlings (germinated urediniospores) to enter stomata is enhanced on wheat seedlings subjected to high quantities of light pre‐inoculation with Pst urediniospores, while on seedlings exposed to a long dark period germination and infection were compromised. Using headspace collections and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis thereof, we link this effect of high light quantity to quantitative changes in the profile of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). We show that the VOCs within headspace collections from wheat seedlings exposed to high quantities of light were able to support greater levels of Pst urediniospore germination than the headspace collections from wheat seedlings exposed to a period of dark. In vitro analysis of individual VOCs identified compounds that enhanced Pst urediniospore germination. These VOCs included the sesquiterpene caryophyllene, the monoterpene α‐pinene, the fatty acid α‐linolenic acid, the organic alcohols 1‐hexanol, 3‐hexen‐1‐ol and 5‐hexen‐1‐ol, the aldehyde cis‐3‐hexenal and the ester hexyl acetate.