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Integrated management strategies increased silage maize yield and quality with lower nitrogen losses in cold regions
Authors: Li Changqing , Tong Bingxin , Jia Mengyang , Xu Huasen , Wang Jiqing , Sun Zhimei 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionHigh-yield and high-quality production of silage maize in cold regions is crucial for ensuring the sustainable development of livestock industry.MethodsThis study first conducted an experiment to select the optimized silage maize varieties and densities using a split-plot design. The tested maize varieties were Xuntian 3171, Xuntian 16, Xunqing 858, and Fengtian 12, with each variety planted at densities of 67,500, 79,500, and 90,000 plants ha-1. Following the variety and density selection, another experiment on optimizing nitrogen management for silage maize was carried out using a completely randomized design: no nitrogen fertilizer (T1), applying urea-N 320 kg ha-1 (T2), applying urea-N 240 kg ha-1 (T3), applying polymer-coated urea-N 240 kg N ha-1 (T4), and ratios of polymer-coated urea-N to urea-N at 9:1 (T5), 8:2 (T6), 7:3 (T7), and 6:4 (T8). T5-T8 all applied 240 kg N ha-1. The yield and quality of silage maize, nitrogen use efficiency and balance, and economic benefits were evaluated.ResultsResults showed that Xunqing 858 had significantly higher plant height (8.7%-22.6% taller than the other three varieties) and leaf area (30.9% larger than Xuntian 3171), resulting in yield 11.5%-51.6% higher than the other three varieties. All varieties achieved maximum yields at a planting density of 79,500 plants ha-1. Integrated management strategy 7 (T7: Xunqing 858, 79,500 plants ha-1, polymer-coated urea-N to urea-N ratio of 7:3) achieved the highest yield of 73.1 t ha-1, a 6.1%-58.1% increase over other treatments. This strategy also produced the highest crude protein (11.1%) and starch (19.1%) contents, and the lowest neutral detergent fiber content (50.6%), with economic benefits improved by 10.3%-97.8% compared to other strategies. Additionally, T7 improved nitrogen use efficiency by 15.4%-94.5%, reduced soil nitrate leaching by 4.4%-36.5%, and decreased nitrogen surplus by 7.0%-46.6%.Conclusion and discussionComprehensive analysis revealed that the integrated management strategy 7 significantly improved silage maize yield and quality in cold regions while enhancing nitrogen use efficiency and reducing the risk of nitrate leaching, aligning with green agriculture development requirements. These findings will provide vital theoretical insights and practical guidance for high-yield and high-quality silage maize production in cold regions worldwide.
Development of the Chinese coaches’ autonomy-supportive—laissez-faire coaching style scale
Authors: Su Wen , Wang Liqin , Ding Yingmin , Zhao Daliang 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionThe autonomy-supportive coaching style is recognized for its positive impact on athletes’ well-being and performance. However, the transition of excessive autonomy into a laissez-faire coaching style has not been thoroughly examined within the context of coach evaluation scales. Existing scales focus predominantly on the positive dimensions of autonomy support, and do not possess the capabilities to measure outcomes which may be viewed as negative or other outcomes. This study aims to integrate the autonomy-supportive and laissez-faire coaching styles within the same measurement framework.MethodsOur study developed a comprehensive scale to assess both the autonomy-supportive and laissez-faire coaching styles, drawing on items from the Sport Climate Questionnaire for autonomy support and adapting items from leadership research for laissez-faire coaching. We conducted two studies: the first with 148 athletes to refine the laissez-faire items and the second with 460 athletes to validate the full scale, utilizing exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and correlation analysis. We also measured internal consistency and split-half reliability.ResultsThe finalized scale includes a 6-item autonomy-supportive subscale and a 5-item laissez-faire subscale. Validation processes confirmed the scale’s construct and criterion validity, alongside its reliability.DiscussionThe Chinese Coaches’ Autonomy-Supportive—Laissez-Faire Coaching Style Scale effectively captures both the beneficial and potentially detrimental aspects of coaching styles, addressing a critical gap in the literature and providing a reliable tool for evaluating coaching approaches.
Academic achievement and healthy lifestyle habits in primary school children: an interventional study
Authors: Gallotta Maria Chiara , Bonavolontà Valerio , Zimatore Giovanna , Curzi Davide , Falcioni Lavinia , Migliaccio Silvia , Guidetti Laura , Baldari Carlo 
Published: July 2024

PurposesFirst, to examine the relationship between primary school children’s academic achievement and healthy lifestyle habits. Second, to evaluate the effectiveness of two different 5-month physical education interventions (traditional physical education vs. coordinative physical education) on children’s academic achievement. Third, to examine whether variations of anthropometric variables, fitness level, gross motor coordination, physical activity level, sedentary time, attentional performance, fruit and vegetable consumption, meal frequency and type of physical education intervention could predict children’s academic achievement variations.MethodsBefore and after the intervention, Italian language and mathematics skills, anthropometric variables (weight, height, body fat percentage, BMI), physical fitness (aerobic fitness, muscular strength, flexibility), gross motor coordination, attentional performance (processing speed, concentration performance, performance accuracy, attentional and inhibitory control), physical activity level, sedentary time and eating habits (meal frequency, fruit and vegetable consumption) were assessed in 161 Italian primary school children, randomly assigned to a traditional physical education group or to a coordinative physical education group.ResultsPhysical activity level, gross motor coordination and aerobic fitness moderately predicted mathematics skill (R2 = 17%). Moreover, physical activity level, aerobic fitness and muscular strength moderately predicted Italian language skill (R2 = 21%). Intervention type differently affected academic achievement. Specifically, Italian language and mathematics skills significantly improved only after traditional intervention. Fruit consumption increase was positively associated with the improvement in academic achievement. Coordinative physical education intervention was associated with a lower probability of improvement in Italian language and mathematical skills.ConclusionMotor ability and lifestyle habits may have a positive influence on academic achievement in children. Unexpectedly, traditional physical education intervention resulted to be more effective on both Italian language and mathematical skills.
Good parent-child relationship protects against alcohol use in maltreated adolescent females carrying the MAOA-uVNTR susceptibility allele
Authors: Bendre Megha , Checknita David , Todkar Aniruddha , Åslund Cecilia , Hodgins Sheilagh , Nilsson Kent W. 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionRisk-allele carriers of a Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) gene, short-allele (MAOA-S) in males and long-allele (MAOA-L) in females, in the presence of a negative environment, are associated with alcohol misuse. Whether MAOA-S/L alleles also present susceptibility to a positive environment to mitigate the risk of alcohol misuse is unknown. Thus, we assessed the association of the three-way interaction of MAOA, maltreatment, and positive parent-child relationship with alcohol consumption among adolescents.MethodsThis prospective study included 1416 adolescents (females: 59.88%) aged 16 ̵ 19 years from Sweden, enrolled in the “Survey of Adolescent Life in Västmanland” in 2012. Adolescents self-reported alcohol consumption, maltreatment by a family (FM) or non-family member (NFM), parent-child relationship, and left saliva for MAOA genotyping.Results and discussionWe observed sex-dependent results. Females carrying MAOA-L with FM or NFM and a good parent-child relationship reported lower alcohol consumption than those with an average or poor parent-child relationship. In males, the interactions were not significant. Results suggest MAOA-L in females, conventionally regarded as a “risk”, is a “plasticity” allele as it is differentially susceptible to negative and positive environments. Results highlight the importance of a good parent-child relationship in mitigating the risk of alcohol misuse in maltreated individuals carrying genetic risk. However, the interactions were not significant after adjusting to several environmental and behavioural covariates, especially parent’s alcohol use, negative parent-child relationship, and nicotine use (smoking and/or snus), suggesting predictor and outcome intersection. Future studies and frameworks for preventive strategies should consider these covariates together with alcohol consumption. More studies with larger sample sizes are needed to replicate the findings.
Effectiveness of a predator avoidance program for elementary-aged youth
Authors: Smith Matthew Lee , LoPilato Alexander C. , Bergeron Caroline D. 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionWith thousands of children abducted and abused each year, efforts are needed to keep children safe from predators. Revved Up Kids (RUK) is an intervention that gives elementary-aged children the necessary tools to recognize and avoid dangerous people and situations. The purposes of this study were to describe the RUK intervention components and document its effectiveness.MethodsThis evaluation utilized a quasi-experimental design to determine the effectiveness of RUK. The single-session intervention was offered in two formats: one-hour (n = 119 youth) and three-hour (n = 28 youth) workshops. RUK workshop effectiveness was compared to a comparison group (n = 211 youth) that did not receive an intervention. Data were collected at baseline, immediate-post, and 1-month follow-up from second to fourth grade participants. A series of linear mixed models were fitted.ResultsCompared to the comparison group, participants in both RUK workshops showed significant improvements across the three time points. More specifically, participants in the one-hour and three-hour RUK workshops significantly increased their safety knowledge measured by the Recognize Score (p &lt; 0.01), Avoid Score (p &lt; 0.01), and Escape Score (p &lt; 0.01), respectively.DiscussionThese effective single-session workshops can be easily introduced into schools and community-based settings to complement existing efforts to prevent child abduction and abuse.
Nurse-led digital health program for home blood pressure monitoring in stroke patients: protocol for a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Zhang Wei , Mei Zubing , Feng Zaibang , Li Bin 
Published: July 2024

BackgroundHypertension is a major risk factor for stroke recurrence in stroke patients. Home blood pressure monitoring, facilitated by digital health technologies and led by nurses, may improve blood pressure control in this high-risk population. However, the evidence is not yet conclusive. This study protocol outlines a pooled analysis of the current literatures to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-led digital health programs for home blood pressure monitoring in stroke patients.Methods and analysisWe will conduct a comprehensive search of some major electronic databases (e.g., PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL) and trial registries for randomized controlled trials evaluating nurse-led digital health programs for home blood pressure monitoring in stroke patients. Two reviewers will independently screen titles and abstracts, review full-text articles, extract data, and assess risk of bias using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2.0). The primary outcome measures will be changes in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure from baseline to the end of the intervention period. Secondary outcomes include adherence to the program, patient satisfaction, and stroke recurrence. Data will be pooled and analyzed using meta-analysis techniques, if appropriate.DiscussionThis study will provide comprehensive evidence on the effectiveness of nurse-led digital health programs for home blood pressure monitoring in stroke patients. The findings could have substantial implications for clinical practice and health policy, potentially informing the development of guidelines and policies related to hypertension management and stroke prevention.ConclusionBy pooling the results of randomized controlled trials, this study will offer a robust evidence base to inform clinical practice and health policy in the context of stroke patients. Despite potential limitations such as heterogeneity among studies and risk of publication bias, the rigorous methodology and comprehensive approach to data synthesis will ensure the reliability and validity of the findings. The results will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication and potentially at relevant conferences.Registration DOIhttps://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/59XQA.
Burnout and personality factors among surgical area nurses: a cross sectional multicentre study
Authors: Velando-Soriano Almudena , Pradas-Hernández Laura , Membrive-Jiménez María José , Suleiman-Martos Nora , Romero-Béjar Jose L. , De La Fuente-Solana Emilia Inmaculada , Cañadas-De La Fuente Guillermo Arturo 
Published: July 2024

ObjectiveTo determine levels of burnout among surgical area nurses in Andalusia (Spain), to identify the phase of burnout in each participant and to consider its relationship with sociodemographic, occupational variables and personality factors considered.Data sourceData were collected by means of questionary. All nurses working in the surgical area on the date of data collection participated in the study. Sociodemographic and related to work variables were addressed in the questionnaire. Symptoms of anxiety and depression were measured using the Educational-Clinical Questionnaire: Anxiety and Depression (CECAD). Psychological personality variables were assessed using the NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI), adapted for a Spanish population. Burnout was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).Study designMulticentre, cross-sectional, quantitative study carried out from August to October 2021.Data analysisDescriptive analysis, Student’s t-test for independent samples, Pearson’s correlation and multiple linear regression were performed with SPSS 25.0.Data extraction methodsThe study sample consisted of 214 surgical area nurses at 23 hospitals in Andalusia (Spain). Sociodemographic, occupational and personality variables were studied using the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) and the Educational-Clinical Questionnaire: Anxiety and Depression. The STROBE statement guidelines were applied.Principal findings29.4% of the nurses in the sample presented high levels of emotional exhaustion, 25.7% suffered from depersonalization and 28% had low levels of personal accomplishment. These three dimensions were significantly correlated with the NEO-FFI subscales (neuroticism, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness and extraversion), and with all the anxiety and depression items considered. Agreeableness was a statistically significant predictor (p &lt; 0.001) for all three dimensions of burnout.ConclusionNurses in the surgical area present high levels of Burnout. There is evidence that relates Burnout to personality factors and socio-demographic variables.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of antimicrobial resistance awareness among healthcare workers in India: a systematic review
Authors: Rana Shweta , Kaur Karuna Nidhi , Narad Priyanka , Walia Kamini , Saeed Shazina , Chandra Amrish , Shannawaz Mohd , Singh Harpreet 
Published: July 2024

ObjectivesThe study was conducted to identify and compile gaps in the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) regarding Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) among healthcare workers in India.MethodsA systematic review of published literature from PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases was conducted in compliance with the PRISMA guidelines. The inclusion criteria focused on studies evaluating KAP toward AMR among various healthcare workers in India without restricting context to specific diseases. We included articles published from inception to December 2023.ResultsFollowing the inclusion criterion, 19 studies were selected for the review. The study has a cumulative sample size of 4,544 healthcare providers across India. We found that doctors and medical students have significant knowledge about AMR, followed by nurses and pharmacists. However, the attitudes toward AMR were higher among informal providers, followed by doctors and medical students. The study also observed a gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application of AMR principles among healthcare providers in India.ConclusionThe study highlights the need for targeted training and policy interventions to bridge the gap between KAP regarding AMR. Healthcare providers can significantly contribute to mitigating AMR threat by improving KAP related to AMR. This systematic review provides a foundation for developing and implementing effective evidence-based strategies to enhance AMR containment in India.
Endoscopy-assisted high cervical anterolateral retropharyngeal approach to clivus: a cadaveric study
Authors: Cicek Caner , Orhun Ömer , Cevik Orhun Mete , Rzayeva Lala , Güdük Mustafa , Usseli Murat İmre , Aksoy Mehmet Emin , Emel Erhan , Pamir M. Necmettin , Bozkurt Baran 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionThe surgical management of pathologies involving the clivus and craniocervical junction has always been considered a complex procedure because of the deeply located surgical targets and the surrounding complex neural and vascular anatomical structures. The most commonly used approaches to reach this area are the transnasal, transoral, and transcervical approaches.Material and MethodsThis approach was performed unilaterally on five cadaver heads and bilaterally on one cadaver head.ResultsWe described a modified endoscope-assisted high cervical anterolateral retropharyngeal approach in which each stage of the procedure was demonstrated on human cadavers in a step-by-step manner using endoscopic camera views. This approach was broken down into nine steps. The neurovascular structures encountered at each step and their relationships with each other are demonstrated.DiscussionThe advantages and disadvantages of our modified approach were compared to the conventional transcervical, transoral, and endoscopic endonasal approaches.
Machine learning algorithms predict canine structural epilepsy with high accuracy
Authors: Flegel Thomas , Neumann Anja , Holst Anna-Lena , Kretzschmann Olivia , Loderstedt Shenja , Tästensen Carina , Gutmann Sarah , Dietzel Josephine , Becker Lisa Franziska , Kalliwoda Theresa , Weiß Vivian , Kowarik Madlene , Böttcher Irene Christine , Martin Christian 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionClinical reasoning in veterinary medicine is often based on clinicians’ personal experience in combination with information derived from publications describing cohorts of patients. Studies on the use of scientific methods for patient individual decision making are largely lacking. This applies to the prediction of the individual underlying pathology in seizuring dogs as well. The aim of this study was to apply machine learning to the prediction of the risk of structural epilepsy in dogs with seizures.Materials and methodsDogs with a history of seizures were retrospectively as well as prospectively included. Data about clinical history, neurological examination, diagnostic tests performed as well as the final diagnosis were collected. For data analysis, the Bayesian Network and Random Forest algorithms were used. A total of 33 features for Random Forest and 17 for Bayesian Network were available for analysis. The following four feature selection methods were applied to select features for further analysis: Permutation Importance, Forward Selection, Random Selection and Expert Opinion. The two algorithms Bayesian Network and Random Forest were trained to predict structural epilepsy using the selected features.ResultsA total of 328 dogs of 119 different breeds were identified retrospectively between January 2017 and June 2021, of which 33.2% were diagnosed with structural epilepsy. An overall of 89,848 models were trained. The Bayesian Network in combination with the Random feature selection performed best. It was able to predict structural epilepsy with an accuracy of 0.969 (sensitivity: 0.857, specificity: 1.000) among all dogs with seizures using the following features: age at first seizure, cluster seizures, seizure in last 24 h, seizure in last 6 month, and seizure in last year.ConclusionMachine learning algorithms such as Bayesian Networks and Random Forests identify dogs with structural epilepsy with a high sensitivity and specificity. This information could provide some guidance to clinicians and pet owners in their clinical decision-making process.
A Clinical Case of Disseminated CMV Infection with Skin Manifestations Within the Immune Reconstitution Syndrome
Authors: Ракович С.В. , Доценко М.Л. , Дымель Л.Б. 
Published: July 2024

Представлен редкий клинический случай подтвержденной диссеминированной ЦМВ-инфекции у пациентки с ВИЧ-инфекцией с развитием мультисистемного поражения органов-мишеней (с пневмонитом, гепатитом, поражением кожных покровов) в рамках синдрома восстановления иммунной системы.
A rare clinical case of confirmed disseminated CMV infection in a patient with HIV infection with the development of multisystemic damage to target organs (with pneumonitis, hepatitis, skin lesions) within the immune reconstitution syndrome is presented.
EFFECTIVE USE OF LABOR RESOURCES IN THE ORGANIZATION
Authors: МАХНЕНКО С.И. , КОСТЕНКО К.Г. 
Published: July 2024

Целью исследования является определение уровня эффективности управления человеческими ресурсами (HRM) и его влияния на удовлетворенность сотрудников в банковском и иных секторах российской экономики. Делается попытка выделить ключевые особенности корректного подхода к управлению трудовыми ресурсами и их совершенствованию. В ходе анализа рассматриваются как трудовые ресурсы в рамках банковских организаций, так и в рамках прочих отраслей экономики России.
The purpose of the study is to determine the level of effectiveness of human resource management (HRM) and its impact on employee satisfaction in banking and other sectors of the Russian economy. An attempt is made to highlight the key features of a correct approach to labor resource management and their improvement. The analysis examines both labor resources within banking organizations and within other sectors of the Russian economy.