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Environmentally friendly p-type CTS-based thin-film thermoelectric generator
Authors: Bernard Tanguy , Malagutti Marcelo Augusto , Lohani Ketan , D’Incau Mirco , Ataollahi Narges , Scardi Paolo 
Published: August 2024

AbstractCu-based sulphides are promising materials for environmentally friendly Te-free thermoelectric generators (TEGs). Cu2SnS3 (CTS) stands out for its electronic properties, stemming from its conductive Cu–S networks, especially in fully disordered cubic structural form. While wet chemical techniques are the most utilized for CTS synthesis, they introduce organic contaminants that reduce electronic connectivity between grains, limiting their performance as in-plane thin-film TEGs. We present a new method to improve the electronic properties of CTS thin films for thermoelectric applications involving three-step dry route synthesis of ball milling, thermal evaporation, and sulfurization of Cu2–Sn metallic precursors. Via this method, charge carrier concentration increased significantly, as estimated by Hall effect analysis, which was attributed to the Cu-poor stoichiometry, also confirmed via energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDXS). Microstructural analysis by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed micrometre-sized grains composed of even smaller crystalline domains, which X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed to be ~ 50 nm in diameter. When compared with literature results, our procedure leads to a fourfold enhancement in the thermoelectric power factor ($$PF={S}^{2} \sigma$$

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) and electronic conductivity (σ) estimated by the van der Pauw technique. The CTS TEG has a power volume density of 2.3 μW K−1 cm−3, measured by a custom current–voltage–power (I–V–P) setup with varying load resistance. Results present a 100% increase in performance compared to ink-based techniques and were reproducible across three different batches. This strategy, improving the density of the CTS thin films, offers a new way to enhance Cu-based thin-film TEGs.
A Case-Study of Metoclopramide Prescription Error : A Grim Reminder
Authors: Wallet Florent , Doudet Charlotte , Theissen Alexandre , Friggeri Arnaud , Vacheron Charles-Hervé 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The integration of Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) systems in hospitals has been instrumental in reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety. This study examines the implications of a software oversight in a CPOE system : Metoclopramide had a concentrated formulation (100 mg) delisted (and then not manufactured) in 2014 due to safety concerns. Despite this, the CPOE system continued to accept prescriptions for this formulation because it was not removed from the medication library by the pharmacist. The objective of our study was to describe this specific prescription error related to an outdated the medication library of the CPOE. We analyzed all metoclopramide prescriptions from 2014, to 2023. Our findings showed that errors involving 100 mg or more dosages were relatively rare, at 2.98 per 1000 prescriptions (34 errors in 11,372 prescriptions). Notably, 47.1% of these errors occurred during on-call shifts, and 68% of these errors led to actual administration. These errors correlated with periods of higher nurse workload. The findings advocate for the integration of dedicated pharmacists into ICU teams to minimize medication errors and enhance patient outcomes, and a proactive medication management in healthcare.
Fluorescence and electron transfer of Limnospira indica functionalized biophotoelectrodes
Authors: Ryzhkov Nikolay , Colson Nora , Ahmed Essraa , Pobedinskas Paulius , Haenen Ken , Janssen Paul J. , Braun Artur 
Published: August 2024

AbstractCyanobacteria play a crucial role in global carbon and nitrogen cycles through photosynthesis, making them valuable subjects for understanding the factors influencing their light utilization efficiency. Photosynthetic microorganisms offer a promising avenue for sustainable energy conversion in the field of photovoltaics. It was demonstrated before that application of an external electric field to the microbial biofilm or cell improves electron transfer kinetics and, consequently, efficiency of power generation. We have integrated live cyanobacterial cultures into photovoltaic devices by embedding Limnospira indica PCC 8005 cyanobacteria in agar and PEDOT:PSS matrices on the surface of boron-doped diamond electrodes. We have subjected them to varying external polarizations while simultaneously measuring current response and photosynthetic performance. For the latter, we employed Pulse-Amplitude-Modulation (PAM) fluorometry as a non-invasive and real-time monitoring tool. Our study demonstrates an improved light utilization efficiency for L. indica PCC 8005 when immobilized in a conductive matrix, particularly so for low-intensity light. Simultaneously, the impact of electrical polarization as an environmental factor influencing the photosynthetic apparatus diminishes as matrix conductivity increases. This results in only a slight decrease in light utilization efficiency for the illuminated sample compared to the dark-adapted state.
The scope of consensual deprivation indices for Mexico: reliability, criterion validity and invariance analyses
Authors: Najera Hector , Vargas Delfino , Cortés Fernando 
Published: August 2024

AbstractRelative deprivation theory has been successfully and consistently applied for measuring poverty in many developed countries and to less extent in developing countries. This study uses data from two rounds from the ENCOVID19 survey and structural equation modelling to analyse from an empirical perspective the scope of the relative deprivation theory and the consensual approach to measure poverty in Mexico. The study employs an array of latent variable modelling methods to assess the degree of measurement error (reliability), criterion validity, and measurement invariance between two time points. The results show that the amount of error is satisfactorily low, and that the scores of the relative deprivation index lead to a reliable and valid classification of the poor and the not poor groups. The findings are consistent with recent calls made by the conceptual and empirical literature about the need of updating poverty data to improve the quality of the measurement of poverty.
A systematic review of health state utility values for older people with acute myeloid leukaemia
Authors: Button Elise , Carter Hannah , Gavin Nicole C. , LeBlanc Thomas W. , McCaffrey Nikki 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Older people with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) have a poor prognosis, reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and require substantial healthcare resources. The objectives of this systematic review were to determine what health state utility values (HSUVs) are reported in the literature that can be used in economic evaluations of interventions for older people with AML, identify research gaps, and discuss directions for future research.

Methods
The following databases were searched for studies published from inception until Feb 2023: PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane, and EconLit. Studies were included if they reported on HSUVs of people with AML >60 years, or HRQoL data that could be mapped to HSUVs using currently published algorithms.

Results
Of 532 studies identified, 7 met inclusion (4 full studies and 3 conference abstracts). Twenty-eight potentially eligible studies were excluded as they did not report HRQoL measures in sufficient detail to be mapped to utility values. Included studies reported on health states of newly diagnosed disease (n=4 studies), intensive therapy (n=1 study), controlled remission (n=3 studies), and relapsed or refractory disease (n=2 studies). No studies reported on low intensity therapy or supportive care health states. Utility values were largely reported via the EuroQol and ranged from 0.535 (intensive therapy) to 0.834 (controlled remission).

Conclusion
There are gaps in knowledge on HSUVs for older people with AML, particularly for certain treatment-related health states. Future articles should publish comprehensive HRQoL outcomes to enable use in economic evaluation.
Analysis of chicken and pig DNA content in commercial dry foods for adult cats
Authors: Kępińska-Pacelik Jagoda , Biel Wioletta , Natonek-Wiśniewska Małgorzata , Krzyścin Piotr 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAmong pets, cats are the most popular in Europe. Despite the fact, the interest in the safety and quality of their food is much lower compared to the interest of caregivers in the nutrition of dogs. In this research, 27 commercial cat foods were analyzed for mislabeled component composition. Cat foods were divided into a control group, a group of fish foods and a group of other foods with alternative sources of animal protein. Chicken and pig DNA detection was performed using real-time PCR. In this research, 100% of the cat foods contained chicken DNA and 96% of the foods – pig DNA, despite the lack of declaration of these ingredients on the product label. The results indicate that cat food appear to be mislabeled to an even greater extent than dog food. Moreover, manufacturers’ declarations in terms of ingredient composition do not reflect the actual composition of commercial products available on the market and intended for everyday feeding of animals. Mislabeling of these products also poses a risk for animals suffering from food allergies.
Automatic Detection of Water Consumption Temporal Patterns in a Residential Area in Northen Italy
Authors: Cristiano Elena , Biddau Pietro , Delogu Andrea , Gandolfi Martina , Deidda Roberto , Viola Francesco 
Published: August 2024

AbstractOne of the main challenges for city development is to ensure a sustainable water resource management for the water supply system. A clear identification of the urban water consumption patterns supports policy and decision makers in managing the water resources, satisfying the total demand and, at the same time, reducing losses and identifying potential leakages or other issues in the distribution network. High resolution smart meters have widely shown to be an efficient tool to measure in-pipe water consumption. The collected data can be used to identify water demand patterns at different temporal and spatial scales, reaching the end-uses level. Water consumption patterns at building level can be influenced by multiple factors, such as socio-demographic aspects, seasonality, and house characteristics. The presence of a garden that requires summer irrigation strongly alters the daily consumption pattern. In this framework, we present an innovative approach to automatically detect the presence of garden irrigation, identifying daily average water consumption patterns with and without it. The proposed methodology was tested in a residential area in Northen Italy, where 23 smart meters recorded data at 1-minute resolution for two years. Results show very good performances in distinguishing between days with and without garden irrigation. The derived average normalized water consumption patterns for both scenarios can help decision makers and water managers to regulate the pressure regimes in the distribution network correctly.
Paradox der Employability: Lessons learned für die Praxis
Authors: Rink Patricia , Hofer Annabelle 
Published: August 2024

ZusammenfassungDieser Beitrag in der Zeitschrift Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation. (GIO) im Schwerpunktheft „Paradoxien“ bündelt Erkenntnisse und Handlungsempfehlungen zum Employability-Paradox. Dahinter verbirgt sich die Annahme, dass hohe Employability von Mitarbeitenden gleichzeitig mit höherer Leistung und höherem Kündigungsrisiko einhergeht. In einem systematischen Forschungsüberblick werden Forschungsergebnisse von elf Studien mit Messwiederholungen und Längsschnittuntersuchungen zu Zusammenhängen von Employability, Leistung und Kündigung(sabsicht) zusammengefasst, moderierende Faktoren identifiziert und Strategien zum Paradoxiemanagement aus Arbeitgebenden- und Arbeitnehmendenperspektive abgeleitet.Die inkonsistenten Forschungserkenntnisse können die Annahmen der paradoxen Gleichzeitigkeit höherer Leistung und höherer Kündigung(sabsicht) von Mitarbeitenden mit hoher Employability empirisch nicht stützen. Handlungsempfehlungen für Arbeitgebende betreffen die Förderung interner Entwicklung mithilfe maßgeschneiderter Angebote und individuelle Begleitung. Mitarbeitende sollten die eigenen Bedürfnisse reflektieren, ansprechen, ihre Leistungen sichtbar machen und proaktiv Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten suchen und ausnutzen.
Effect of Laser Sintering Parameters on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Titanium Grade 5 Alloy
Authors: Chauhan Amit Kumar Singh , Shukla Mukul , Kumar Abhishek 
Published: August 2024

AbstractDirect Metal Laser Sintered (DMLSed) titanium grade 5 alloy (Ti-6Al-4V alloy) is one of the widely used 3D Printed alloy in structural aerospace components. In the present work, the effect of laser sintering on the microstructure and the mechanical and corrosion behavior of DMLSed Ti-6Al-4V alloy has been studied. The samples were printed by varying the laser power and scan speed over a wide range, one parameter at a time. The fabricated Ti-6Al-4V alloy predominantly showed the martensitic structure, which governs the overall performance of the printed alloy. The mechanism of martensitic laths formation in the microstructures is presented to understand their evolution and effect on the mechanical behavior. As a result, the tensile strength and hardness of the fabricated Ti-6Al-4V alloy increased by nearly 33 and 5%, respectively, when the laser power was increased from 150 to 300 W at a fixed scan speed of 1250 mm/s. An 8% increase in tensile strength and 1-2% increase in hardness was observed when the scan speed was increased from 500 to 1250 mm/s, at a fixed laser power of 150 W. The corrosion resistance of fabricated Ti-6Al-4V alloy improved with an increase in laser power but deteriorated with an increase in scan speed. This study led to new insights into the microstructural evolution of direct laser-sintered Ti-6Al-4V alloy, which is likely to assist in producing superior quality DMLS parts.
Jianpi Huayu Prescription Prevents Atherosclerosis by Improving Inflammation and Reshaping the Intestinal Microbiota in ApoE−/− Mice
Authors: Zhao Hao-Ran , Xian Qin-Chi , Zhang Xuan-Ming , Ma Xiao-Yu , Wang Fu-Qiao , Wang Rui-Si , Liu Zhi-Jie , Zhang Zhi-Gang 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis study established an LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophage inflammatory injury model and an AS mouse vulnerable plaque model to observe the effect of JPHYP on macrophage inflammation, plaque formation, blood lipids, inflammation levels, intestinal flora and the influence of TLR4/MyD88/MAPK pathway, and explore the anti-AS effect and molecular mechanism of JPHYP, and detected 16S rRNA of mice intestinal microbes. The difference of intestinal flora in different groups of mice was compared to further explore the intervention effect of JPHYP and clarify the molecular biological mechanism of JPHYP in preventing and treating AS by regulating TLR4/MyD88/MAPK inflammatory signaling pathway and improving intestinal flora.
Progesterone receptor is constitutively expressed in induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)
Authors: Manganelli Michele , Mazzoldi Elena Laura , Ferraro Rosalba Monica , Pinelli Marinella , Parigi Marta , Aghel Seyed Ali Mir , Bugatti Mattia , Collo Ginetta , Stocco Gabriele , Vermi William , Masneri Stefania , Almici Camillo , Mori Luigi , Giliani Silvia 
Published: August 2024

AbstractInduced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) are nowadays a common starting point for wide-ranging applications including 3D disease modeling (i.e. organoids) and in future regenerative medicine. Physiological processes like homeostasis, cell differentiation, development and reproduction are tightly regulated by hormones through binding to their transmembrane or nuclear receptors of target cells. Considering their pleiotropic effect, take into account also their expression in an iPSCs-based disease modeling would better recapitulate the molecular events leading to 3D organoid development and disease study. Here we reported the expression pattern of estrogen receptor (ERα) and progesterone receptor (PR) in four different iPSCs, obtained from CD34 + progenitor cells and skin fibroblasts with four different methods. Expression of ERα and PR mRNA were significantly downregulated in iPSCs as well as fibroblasts compared to MCF7 positive control. Immunofluorescence (IF) staining detected only the expression of PR protein in all the different iPSCs cell lines, while ERα was not detectable. By flow cytometry analysis we observed that the ~ 65% of the total population of iPSCs cells expressed only PR, with 100% fold increase compared to HSPCs and fibroblasts, while ERα was not expressed. Our results collectively demonstrated for the first time that the reprogramming of somatic cells into iPSCs leads to the expression of PR receptor.
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Why are you single?: Examining the influence of reasons for being single on the stereotypes associated with single adults
Authors: Beauparlant Emily T. , Machia Laura V. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractIn the current work, consisting of 1 correlational study and 1 experiment (N = 534), we examined the societal acceptability of different reasons for being single and investigated whether there are differences in perceptions of single adults depending on the reason that they are single. In Study 1, we found that reasons for being single vary regarding how acceptable they are considered by others. Drawing on the stereotype content model, in Study 2, we found that a person’s reason for being single affects how others perceive them; specifically, we found that the reason a person is single appears to affect the extent to which they are perceived as warm, competent, and lonely. We also considered whether gender affected perceived competence, warmth, loneliness, and depression, but we did not find any significant gender differences. Our findings suggest that the reason a person is single affects how others perceive them. This work adds to the growing literature on singlehood by identifying that certain forms of singlehood may be seen as more acceptable and thus less likely to elicit negative responses from others.
The everchanging maladaptive daydreaming – a thematic analysis of lived experiences of Reddit users
Authors: Nowacki Ari , Pyszkowska Anna 
Published: August 2024

AbstractMaladaptive daydreaming (MD) is a compulsive fantasy activity that takes precedence over one’s life, interfering with other activities often, becoming source of shame. To determine the lived experiences of people suffering from MD, we analyzed a sample of 336 public Reddit posts shared in September 2023. We implemented thematic analysis using an inductive approach. We identified six key themes across the data connected to the impact MD has on a sense of self: (1) This world is not my own: Rejecting the imperfection, (2) Blending of realities, (3) It’s not a loop; it’s a spiral: The changing experience, (4) Losing focus, cover blown: Daydreaming’s influence on life, (5) It’s keeping me alive The healing aspects of daydreaming, (6) I need this to stop: The ongoing struggle to quit. MD appeared to influence the majority of aspects of the Redditors’ lives, including a sense of self, motivation, behaviors, and cognitive capabilities (e.g., attention problems). The recollection of unsuccessful attempts to cease daydreaming was highlighted therefore a comparison with behavioral addiction was made. Lack of professional support and reliance on the Reddit community and daydream characters for support were also reported. The results suggest MD may be connected to various consequences that were overlooked in the past (e.g., problems with a sense of identity, motivation, frustration tolerance). Therefore, there is an urgent need for professional interventions that should encompass the multifaceted dimensions of daily functioning impacted by MD.
xECG-Beats: an explainable deep transfer learning approach for ECG-based heartbeat classification
Authors: Peimankar Abdolrahman , Ebrahimi Ali , Wiil Uffe Kock 
Published: August 2024

AbstractEarly detection of abnormal heartbeats is of great importance for cardiologists for early diagnosis of cardiac diseases. This will help patients to receive in time diagnosis and prevention. Conventionally, physicians provide cardiac diagnoses by visual examination of electrocardiograms (ECGs). However, this can be a very time consuming and demanding task and, in some cases, may lead to overlooking and wrong diagnosis of life-threatening heart diseases. Therefore, an intelligent model can help to automatically analyze these huge amount of ECGs captured by different devices in clinical practice. A deep transfer learning approach is used to utilize the capability of different trained deep neural networks and to test them on new unseen datasets without the need to fully re-train the model. Two deep neural networks, namely, Visual Geometry Group (VGG) and Residual Network (ResNet) are utilized for classification of ECGs heartbeats. The models are evaluated using two unseen ECG datasets (i.e., SVDB and INCARTDB) by only optimizing their last classification layers. The overall area under curve for receiver operating characteristic (AUCROC) of two VGG and ResNet models are 0.961 and 0.966 on the SVDB dataset, respectively, and both models achieve 0.981 on the INCARTDB. This paper proposes an accurate and explainable model to classify ECG heartbeats into five categories recommended by the ANSI/AAMI standard. The proposed method paves the way to use pre-trained deep neural networks in real-time monitoring of heart patients using ECG data and to help clinicians understand the decision made by the models on each case using an explainable approach.
Beanspruchung von Lehrkräften durch digitale Medien in der Schule
Authors: Annemann Christiane , Menge Claudia , Gerick Julia 
Published: August 2024

ZusammenfassungDie fortschreitende Digitalisierung stellt Lehrpersonen vor die Herausforderung, den Unterricht und weitere schulbezogene Arbeitsprozesse anzupassen und weiterzuentwickeln. Aufbauend auf dem Job-Demands-Resources-Modell (Demerouti et al. 2001) und Rudows (1994) Rahmenmodell der Belastung und Beanspruchung von Lehrkräften wurden anhand von Daten der ICILS 2018 verschiedene Arbeitsaufgaben und -bedingungen analysiert, die Lehrkräfte in der Arbeit mit digitalen Medien positiv oder negativ beanspruchen und damit als längerfristige Folge die Gesundheit und berufliche Leistungsfähigkeit fördern oder beeinträchtigen können. Es zeigt sich, dass die Mehrheit der n = 2251 befragten Lehrkräfte bei den meisten erfassten Merkmalen eine neutrale Belastung wahrnimmt. Etwa die Hälfte der Lehrkräfte fühlt sich durch die Qualität der technischen Ausstattung und des Internets an der Schule negativ beeinträchtigt. In anderen Bereichen, z. B. der Unterrichtsvor- und -nachbereitung, wird der Einsatz digitaler Medien eher als positive Beanspruchung wahrgenommen. Die Lehrkräfte wurden mithilfe latenter Profilanalysen in vier Gruppen mit ähnlichen Antwortmustern eingeteilt. Die Profile mit der stärksten negativen bzw. positiven Beanspruchung sind gering besetzt (6 % bzw. 10 % des Samples). Die Beanspruchungsprofile unterscheiden sich hinsichtlich Alter und Geschlecht der Lehrkräfte sowie ihren Einstellungen gegenüber digitalen Medien im Unterricht. Hinsichtlich der digitalisierungsbezogenen Kompetenzen der Lehrkräfte liegen wiederum keine signifikanten Unterschiede zwischen den Profilen vor.