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The Mediating Role of Psychological Capital in the Relationship Between Family Sense of Coherence and Caregiver Stress Among Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Zoromba Mohamed Ali , Atta Mohamed Husssien Ramadan , Ali Ahmed Salah , El‐Gazar Heba Emad , Amin Shaimaa Mohamed 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACTCaregiving for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses significant stress for parents, necessitating an exploration of mitigating factors. This study investigates the interplay between Family Sense of Coherence, Psychological Capital and caregiver stress in this context. A total of 205 caregivers of children with ASD participated in this cross‐sectional study. Data were collected on Family Sense of coherence, Psychological Capital (encompassing hope, resilience, optimism and self‐efficacy) and caregiver stress. Structural equation modelling was employed to test the mediation effect of psychological capital between family sense of coherence and caregiver stress. The results indicated a strong positive correlation between family sense of coherence and all subdomains of psychological capital, with coefficients ranging from 0.541 to 0.610. Conversely, psychological capital demonstrated significant negative correlations with various domains of the Kingstone Caregiver Stress Scale, including caregiving, family issues and financial issues (coefficients from −0.443 to −0.427). Furthermore, family sense of coherence showed a direct negative effect on stress (β = −0.384, p < 0.001). Notably, the study revealed a significant mediating role of psychological capital in the relationship between family sense of coherence and caregiver stress, with an indirect effect of family sense of coherence on stress through psychological capital (β = −0.127). The findings underscore the crucial role of family sense of coherence and psychological capital in enhancing psychological resources and mitigating stress among caregivers of children with ASD. These results suggest that interventions aimed at strengthening family coherence and building psychological capital could be effective strategies in alleviating stress among caregivers of children with ASD. Healthcare professionals should consider incorporating family coherence approaches and psychological capital techniques in their support programs for these caregivers.
Presidential agendas in statutory interpretation: A case study of the Ministry of Government Legislation of Korea (MGLK)
Authors: Kim Hyang‐mi , Lee Kwon Hyung , Park Nara 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIn this study, we examined how and whether a government organisation aligns with a presidential agenda. At all stages of the policy development process, the president interacts with government bodies, despite the principle of the separation of powers. Moreover, in any government organisation, policy implementation begins with interpreting the president's agenda and preferences, given that state administration policy is presented as the law only after the legislature's deliberation and resolution. Our study's premise is that the president's policy agenda preferences and the bureaucratic agency's willingness to act are the drivers of statutory interpretation, which is often neglected but is nonetheless crucial to administrative decision‐making. In addition to interpreting the statutes, the Ministry of Government Legislation of Korea (MGLK) is also a conduit for presidential policy; as such, the MGLK can significantly impact policy formulation and implementation.
Morphological characterization of anterior axial bifurcation in Holothuria (Halodeima) grisea and other puzzling occurrences in Holothuroidea
Authors: Rupp Guilherme Sabino , Martins Luciana , Souto Camilla , Hamel Jean‐François , Mercier Annie 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe present study explores rare but taxonomically and geographically widespread cases of anterior body axial bifurcation in adult sea cucumbers (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea). One individual of Holothuria (Halodeima) grisea, a common intertidal species along the Atlantic coast of Brazil, was studied externally and internally. Individuals of Apostichopus californicus from the northeastern Pacific coast of Washington (USA), H. (Mertensiothuria) leucospilota in the Indian Ocean off La Réunion, H. (Panningothuria) forskali from the Atlantic coast of Spain, and Parastichopus tremulus from the northeastern Atlantic off Norway were also reported to display similar anterior body axial bifurcation. In each of these species, the anterior body presented two mouths with their respective crown of tentacles. In vivo observations of H. (Halodeima) grisea showed that the two tentacle crowns and mouths were independently functional. Micro‐computed tomography (μCT) revealed that the anterior region of the body (up to the pharynx) was duplicated. Internally, two aquapharyngeal bulbs were found, each with their own calcareous ring (one with two plates missing), madreporite, and Polian vesicles. The body presented a normal set of five longitudinal muscle bands, some of which bifurcated orally to support more than one calcareous ring plate. This is the first report of such abnormalities in Holothuroidea and hypotheses that may explain such phenomenon are discussed.
Neutron tomography analysis of permeability‐enhancing additives in refractory castables
Authors: Moreira M. H. , Pont S. Dal , Tengattini A. , Pandolfelli V. C. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPolymeric fibers are often used as a drying additive for refractory castables because they can increase their permeability, reducing the risk of pressurization that is believed to trigger explosive spalling. Despite the potential of synthetic polymers to be engineered and obtain desired properties, the required parameters for inducing permeability enhancement remain unclear. This inhibits the development of novel designed drying additives and improvement of the numerical models. This work investigates the effect of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) and cellulose fibers on the water transport in refractory castables through rapid neutron tomography, enabling the in situ visualization of the water distribution, the drying front advance and the size, intensity and duration of moisture accumulation. PE and cellulose fibers accelerate drying fronts earlier than PP, in which PE exhibits larger moisture accumulation, residual moisture behind its drying front and a slower drying rate at higher temperatures despite the early water removal initiation. In contrast, cellulose emerged as a better candidate, due to a swelling–shrinkage based mechanism. The neutron tomography observations unveil the dynamic and intricate effect of fibers in the permeability, emphasizing that safer industrial processes require a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms to develop better fibers and accurate numerical models.
Ternary nitride GaFe3N: Study of the structural and glassy magnetic properties at low temperatures
Authors: Wang Wei , Wang Yongkun , Yan Yehan , He Pengzhen , Wang Guanglin , Bao Lei , Liu Houbao , Kan Xucai 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIn ternary nitrides, the Ga0.9Fe3.1N sample has ultimately been prepared through solid‐gas preparation for the gallium‐richest phase GaFe3N. The substitution of gallium atoms for iron atoms weakens the saturation magnetization of ferromagnetic γʹ‐Fe4N and induces the transmission from ferromagnetism to antiferromagnetism. A new magnetic behavior, defined as the spin glassy magnetic state, has been observed in the temperature‐dependent magnetic performance measurement process for Ga0.9Fe3.1N. The magnetic competition between ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic Fe–Fe bonds will lead to the spin frustration of the magnetic system. And even the positional disorders caused by substitution, will all be responsible for the spin glassy behavior in Ga0.9Fe3.1N.
Analysing the effectiveness of online digital audio software and offline audio studios in fostering Chinese folk music composition skills in music education
Authors: Lei Xiaowei 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBackgroundThis research aimed at investigating the effectiveness of online digital audio software Logic Pro X and offline audio studios in creating an original folk‐style track. The goal was to define the more effective method for the perspective and quality of musical compositions that students create during learning.ObjectivesThis research enrolled 207 students from Hubei Polytechnic University, who were randomised to the control and experimental groups.MethodsWithin one month, each participant created a folk song using software or an offline university studio, where sound editing and processing programmes were not employed. The author's questionnaire Scale of perspective and expert evaluation were used as metric methods.Results and ConclusionsThe data obtained showed that both methods do not differ both in terms of perspective and in terms of the overall quality of the created tracks (p ≥ 0.05). As quality criteria, the experts considered such scales as pitch accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, tone quality and expression, articulation, dynamics, interpretation, phrasing, creativity, arrangement, and overall performance. This research showed that online digital audio software can be an effective tool in music education, just like offline studios, in terms of skill development and practice.
Copy number variations: The potential association genetic cause in severe cardiovascular diseases with unknown aetiology
Authors: Naderi Niloofar , MozafaryBazargany MohammadHossein , Maleki Majid , Kalayinia Samira 
Published: June 2024

AbstractCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. While both genetic and environmental factors significantly contribute to the pathogenesis of CVDs, recent advancements in genetic technology have further emphasized the significance of genetic factors in CVDs. Growing evidence suggests genetic changes as a primary cause of CVDs and their susceptibility. The major genetic changes include chromosomal aneuploidy, abnormal chromosomal structure, and single gene mutations. Copy number variation (CNV) is a type of newly introduced structural change that influences the copy number of a genome region. CNVs could manifest with more severe phenotypes compared to single‐nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) as they affect a considerably larger segment of the genome. Additionally, for the same reason, CNVs tend to manifest earlier in life compared to SNP. Recent studies have demonstrated the fundamental role of CNVs in the development or susceptibility to cardiovascular disorders. However, it remains to be determined which CVDs should prompt CNV tests in clinical practice. In this review, we discussed the extent to which CNV could take part in CVDs and further hypothesized that testing for CNV might be most beneficial for selective patients with CVDs.
SNORD99 promotes endometrial cancer development by inhibiting GSDMD‐mediated pyroptosis through 2'‐O‐methylation modification
Authors: Xian Jing‐yuan , Wu Wu , Chen Xi , Bao Hai‐juan , Zhang Song , Sheng Xiu‐Jie , Chen Shuo 
Published: June 2024

AbstractEukaryotic cells possess multiple mechanisms of self‐destruction, including pyroptosis and necroptosis. Pyroptosis is a type of programmed cell death characterized by cellular rupture and linked to inflammation. SnoRNA, a small non‐coding RNA in the nucleolus, can dysregulate specific RNAs through 2'‐O‐methylation, contributing to tumorigenesis. Our StarBase and qRT‐PCR analysis revealed SNORD99 upregulation in endometrial cancer (EC) tissue compared to normal tissue, suggesting its role in pathogenesis. SNORD99 overexpression enhanced migration and proliferation of EC cells, while ASO‐mediated suppression reduced malignant cell spread and division. RNA‐seq and base‐comparing analysis identified GSDMD's differential expression upon SNORD99 overexpression, forming the SNORD99‐FBL RNP complex. RTL‐P experiments showed SNORD99 increased GSDMD's 2'‐O‐methylation. SNORD99 reduced GSDMD, caspase‐1, and NLRP3 protein levels, implicating its role in pyroptosis. Optical and electron microscopy confirmed enhanced pyroptosis features. In summary, SNORD99 modifies GSDMD via 2'‐O‐methylation, suppressing pyroptosis and promoting EC progression. Developing pyroptosis‐inducing drugs may offer new cancer treatment avenues.
External validation of the Hong Kong Chinese non‐laboratory risk models and scoring algorithm for case finding of prediabetes and diabetes mellitus in primary care
Authors: Cheng Will HG , Dong Weinan , Tse Emily TY , Wong Carlos KH , Chin Weng Y , Bedford Laura E , Fong Daniel YT , Ko Welchie WK , Chao David VK , Tan Kathryn CB , Lam Cindy LK 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACTAims/IntroductionTwo Hong Kong Chinese non‐laboratory‐based prediabetes/diabetes mellitus (pre‐DM/DM) risk models were developed using logistic regression (LR) and machine learning, respectively. We aimed to evaluate the models' validity in case finding of pre‐DM/DM in a Chinese primary care (PC) population. We also evaluated the validity of a risk‐scoring algorithm derived from the LR model.Materials and MethodsThis was a cross‐sectional external validation study on Chinese adults, without a prior DM diagnosis, who were recruited from public/private PC clinics in Hong Kong. A total of 1,237 participants completed a questionnaire on the models' predictors. Of that, 919 underwent blood glucose testing. The primary outcome was the models' and the algorithm's sensitivity in finding pre‐DM/DM cases. The secondary outcomes were the models' and the algorithm's specificity, positive/negative predictive values, discrimination and calibration.ResultsThe models' sensitivity were 0.70 (machine learning) and 0.72 (LR). Both showed good external discrimination (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve: machine learning 0.744, LR 0.739). The risks estimated by the models were lower than the observed incidence, indicating poor calibration. Both models were more effective among participants with lower pretest probabilities; that is, age 18–44 years. The algorithm's sensitivity was 0.77 at the cut‐off score of ≥16 out of 41.ConclusionThis study showed the validity of the models and the algorithm for finding pre‐DM/DM cases in a Chinese PC population in Hong Kong. They can facilitate more cost‐effective identification of high‐risk individuals for blood testing to diagnose pre‐DM/DM in PC. Further studies should recalibrate the models for more precise risk estimation in PC populations.
An integrated time‐varying moment (ITVM) model for flood frequency re‐analysis under future climate change conditions
Authors: Dong Lijun , Dong Xiaohua , Ma Yaoming , Wei Chong , Yu Dan , Bo Huijuan , Guo Jing 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe frequency analysis method is commonly used to calculate design floods. Under the double challenge of the non‐stationary situation under the changing environment and the inadequate length of flood series, developing a new method to integrate the historical extraordinary floods into the non‐stationary frequency analysis is essential. First, the Multi‐Model Ensemble projections of temperature and precipitation based on Global Climate Model outputs were employed to drive the Soil & Water Assessment Tool hydrological model for runoff simulation. Then, the Integrated Time‐Varying Moment (ITVM) model was developed to re‐analyze the design floods based on the Pearson‐III distribution. The calibrated SWAT model can satisfactorily simulate the rainfall‐runoff relationship in the Yalong River basin. The developed ITVM model is effective to conduct the design flood frequency analysis to cope with the problems of insufficient length and non‐stationarity of the flood series. The design flood values of Maidilong station show an obvious increase, with variations of 6.5%–9.4%, 2.9%–12.3%, and 16%–33.7% for SSP1‐2.6, SSP2‐4.5, and SSP5‐8.5, respectively. The significant increase of low frequencies (p = 0.2%, p = 0.1%) floods, especially for SSP5‐8.5 scenario, requires more attention, as the increased floods may exceed the discharge capacity of the reservoir determined at the design stage.
Trilemma of life cycle carbon, employment, and costs of trucking industry's shift toward automation and electrification
Authors: Mandouri Jafar , Onat Nuri C. , Kucukvar Murat , Sen Burak 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe transportation sector is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by advancements like autonomous and electric vehicle technologies. In this research, we investigate employment, carbon emissions, and total cost of ownership of autonomy and electrification in the US trucking industry. We utilize life cycle assessment and multi‐regional input‐output modeling to develop a comprehensive life cycle sustainability assessment approach. According to the results, while enhanced fuel economy due to autonomous systems can lead up to a 18% and 41% reduction in emissions and costs, electrification of diesel trucks shows remarkable potential, achieving up to a 40% decline in emissions and a 12% saving in life cycle costs. Autonomy and electrification combined could lead to a 50% decrease in emissions and 46% savings in life cycle costs. On the other hand, autonomy, while enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing costs, causes job losses due to improved efficiency and the elimination of driver positions. Introducing autonomy to diesel trucks results in a 27% decrease in jobs within the US trucking sector, attributed to improved fuel efficiency and subsequent job losses. Transition to autonomy and electrification requires a deliberate balance between environmental, social, and economic aspects. Managerial strategies should consider the use of the proposed composite indicators when setting emission reduction, cost cutting, and managing employment implications. Flexible re‐skilling and training programs should be developed to adapt to the changing skill requirements due to electrification and automation.
Modification of the isotopic and geochemical compositions of accessory minerals controlled by microstructural setting
Authors: Clark Chris , Taylor Richard J. M. , Roberts Malcolm P. , Harley Simon L. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIn situ age and trace element determinations of monazite, rutile and zircon grains from an ultrahigh temperature (UHT) metapelite‐hosted leucosome from the Napier Complex using laser split‐stream analysis reveal highly variable behaviour in both the U–Pb and trace element systematics that can be directly linked to the microstructural setting of individual grains. Monazite grains armoured by garnet and quartz retain two concordant ages 2.48 and 2.43 Ga that are consistent with the previously determined ages for peak UHT metamorphism in the Napier Complex. Yttrium in the armoured grains is unzoned with contents of ~700 ppm for the garnet‐hosted monazite and in the range 400–1,600 ppm for the monazite enclosed within quartz. A monazite grain hosted within mesoperthite records a spread of ages from 2.43 to 2.20 Ga and Y contents ranging between 400 and 1,700 ppm. This grain exhibits core to rim zoning in both Y and age, with the cores enriched in Y relative to the rim and younger ages in the core relative to the rim. A monazite grain that sits on a grain boundary between mesoperthite and garnet records the largest spread in ages—from 2.42 to 2.05 Ga. The youngest ages in this grain are within a linear feature that reaches the core and is connected to the grain boundary between the garnet and mesoperthite; the oldest ages are observed where monazite is in contact with garnet. Yttrium in the grain is enriched in the core and depleted at the rim with the strongest depletions where monazite is adjacent to grain boundaries between the silicate minerals or in contact with garnet. The unarmoured monazite grains have lower intercept ages of 1.85 Ga, which overlaps with the bulk of ages determined from the rutile and is coincident with a previously reported zircon age obtained through depth profiling from the Napier Complex. The age and chemical relationships outlined above illustrate decoupling between the geochemical and geochronological systems in monazite. Individual grains are suggestive of a range of processes that modify these systems, including volume diffusion, flux‐limited diffusion and fluid‐enhanced recrystallization, all operating at the scale of a single thin section and primarily controlled by host mineral microstructural setting. These findings illustrate how the development of simple partitioning coefficients (cf. garnet/zircon) and geospeedometry based on experimentally determined diffusion coefficients on grain separates may not be achievable. However, it highlights the utility of combining age and trace element concentrations from multiple accessory minerals with microstructural information when trying to build a complete history of tectonothermal events experienced by an ancient rock system that has undergone a prolonged history of thermal, deformational and fluid flow events.
Fecal testosterone levels positively correlated with sexually motivated behaviors in male Tibetan macaques (Macaca thibetana)
Authors: Zhu Yong , Zhang Qixin , Tao Ruisong , Gao Zhuozhi , Xia Dongpo 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBackgroundTestosterone plays a crucial role in regulating sexual behavior among non‐human primates, working primarily by increasing copulatory behavior and sexual motivation. In this study, we analyzed fecal testosterone levels in five adult male Tibetan macaques (Macaca thibetana) living freely in the Huangshan National Reserve in Anhui Province. The aim was to investigate the relationships between fecal testosterone levels and sexually motivated behaviors.MethodsWe collected a total of 426 fecal samples and observed approximately 453 h of focal sampling behavioral data. Sexually motivated behaviors were categorized as sexual chase, grimace, and sexual‐inspection.ResultsThe results showed a positive correlation between sexually motivated behaviors and copulatory behavior. Furthermore, all the three sexually motivated behaviors, including sexual chase, grimace, and sexual‐inspection, were positively correlated with fecal testosterone levels.ConclusionOur results demonstrated positive correlations between sexually motivated behaviors and fecal testosterone in free‐ranging Tibetan macaques.
“The panic stays in your mind…concentrating more on the worries than the relationship”: Intimate partnerships during COVID‐19 for immigrant women in New York City
Authors: Wurtz Heather M. , Samari Goleen 
Published: June 2024

AbstractObjectiveThis study examines perceptions of change in intimate relationships among partnered, immigrant women in New York City during the first year of the COVID‐19 pandemic. We pay close attention to how structural oppression, particularly related to undocumented immigration status, shaped women's experiences with their intimate partners during a period of social upheaval.BackgroundCOVID‐19 has exacerbated many existing structural inequities and subsequent stressors that have been shown to have an adverse effect on intimate relationships, including increased economic instability and mental health distress. Immigrant women may be particularly vulnerable to relationship strain because of intersecting social and structural inequities.MethodsWe draw on in‐depth, semi‐structured interviews among a heterogenous sample of 22 women with varied legal status from Latin America, South and East Asia, and the Middle East.ResultsFindings reveal three primary pathways through which structural inequities shaped women's experiences with intimate partnership strain, including financial and material scarcity; uneven caregiving burdens; and constrained access to support in situations of violence and abuse.ConclusionOur analysis demonstrates ways that structural oppression, particularly driven by exclusionary immigration laws, influences intimate partner relationships through the legal status of immigrant women. Understanding how structural oppression shapes immigrant partnerships is essential for the field of family demography and for family‐serving professionals in referring clients to resources and services, as well as helping women explore sources of resilience and coping within their families and communities.