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Exploring Chinese EFL teachers’ perceptions of creativity and criticality in assessment practices: A qualitative study
Authors: Xu Wenli , Sheng Li 
Published: August 2024

AbstractVarious studies have highlighted the significant role of creativity and criticality in English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts. Yet, their contribution to and mechanism in assessment domains are widely neglected. To address this shortcoming in the literature, the present study took advantage of a qualitative design via a semi‐structured interview with a sample of 29 Chinese EFL teachers to unravel their perceptions of creativity and criticality in second language (L2) assessment practices. The interview results pinpointed that Chinese EFL teachers regarded both creativity and criticality as valuable skills, which can be nurtured via various assessment practices in the class. Specifically, the participants maintained that creativity could be measured and improved by using “multimedia and technologies,” “games and scenarios,” “mind maps,” and “authentic assessment.” Likewise, criticality can be developed in learners through “debates and discussions,” “role play,” “written tests like argumentative essays,” and “oral interviews.” The findings are discussed about prior research and implications are suggested to EFL teachers, teacher educators, and curriculum designers to increase their understanding and implementation of assessment practices oriented to creativity and criticality.
Unravelling the ideal roster: A cross‐sectional study of nurse shift preferences using multivariate analysis
Authors: Wynendaele Herlinde , Peeters Ellen , Gemmel Paul , Myny Dries , Trybou Jeroen 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAimOur study aims to explore nurses' shift preferences in relation to their personal characteristics and examine how these preferences align with the rosters imposed in Belgian healthcare settings. Additionally, the study seeks to identify patterns in shift preferences across different days of the week and investigate the existence of distinct groups of nurses with similar preferences, further examining the link between these groups and their personal characteristics.DesignCross‐sectional.MethodsQuestionnaires were distributed to 778 nurses across 11 general hospitals in Belgium, collecting data on demographics, chronotype, shift preferences, and roster alignment. Statistical analyses included logistic regression, principal component analysis, and k‐means clustering.ResultsAge and chronotype significantly influence nurses' shift preferences. Preferences were consistent across the days within the week. The study revealed two groups of preferences: ‘early birds’ (preferring morning/day shifts) and ‘night owls’ (preferring evening/night shifts). Night owls were often neutral or evening‐type chronotypes and had a higher alignment between imposed and ideal rosters.ConclusionsThis study reinforces the importance of considering individual differences in nurses' shift preferences, linked to age and chronotype, and advocates for the adoption of flexible, personalized rostering systems.ImplicationsPersonalized scheduling has the potential to improve workforce management, suggesting that healthcare administrators should consider individual preferences in rostering to mitigate the challenges of nurse understaffing.ImpactTackles the pressing problem of nurse understaffing. Proposes that tailored rosters based on individual preferences could improve work conditions for nurses. Relevant to policymakers aiming to enhance nursing workforce management.Reporting methodSTROBE Statement (for cross‐sectional studies).Patient or public contributionNone.
Pathogenicity and compatibility studies of native Tolypocladium inflatum and Clonostachys krabiensis against Tetranychus urticae
Authors: Ranout Aditya Singh , Kaur Rupinder , Kumar Rahul , Nadda Gireesh 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe twospotted spider mite (TSSM), Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) is a major pest of field and greenhouse crops leading to qualitative and quantitative losses. Various chemical‐based acaricides are being used for its management that pose risks to human health, environment and non‐targeted organisms besides the development of resistance and resurgence of the pests. Therefore, alternative mite management practices are being promoted and implemented. Amongst them, entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) like Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium spp. are being used globally, although new alternative EPF are required. Keeping this in mind, the present study was comprehended to determine the pathogenicity of native EPF, viz., Tolypocladium inflatum (Hypocreales: Ophiocordycipitaceae) and Clonostachys krabiensis (Hypocreales: Bionectriaceae) against different life stages of TSSM under laboratory conditions. The results indicated that adults are more vulnerable to studied fungi followed by nymphs and eggs of TSSM. The combined application of T. inflatum and C. krabiensis was significantly effective in controlling TSSM adults (99.33%) followed by T. inflatum (93.34%) and C. krabiensis (85.33%). According to the probit analysis, the combined application of studied EPF was found to be more effective against TSSM adults (LC50 = 6.72 × 104 conidia/mL) followed by T. inflatum (LC50 = 1.92 × 106 conidia/mL) and C. krabiensis (LC50 = 7.90 × 106 conidia/mL). All three treatments at higher concentrations significantly reduced the adult and nymph populations. Morphological investigations using scanning electron microscopy revealed the successful conidial adhesion, germination and penetration of native T. inflatum and C. krabiensis conidia on TSSM adults. Thus, the acaricidal potential of isolated native fungi can further be explored for developing fungal‐based formulations for the sustainable management of mites.
Medical narrative ability and humanistic care ability of Chinese clinical nurses: The mediating role of empathy ability
Authors: Yu Yiting , Wan Xia , Sun Changxian , Ji Yan , Zhao Xiaozhu , Cai Yinghua , Cao Xiaodong 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAimsTo investigate the relationship between medical narrative ability and humanistic care ability among Chinese clinical nurses, examining the potential mediating role of empathy.BackgroundIn the context of the bio‐psychosocial medical model and humanistic nursing care, understanding the core competencies of medical narrative ability, empathy and humanistic care in nursing is crucial. This study explored the mediating role of empathy between medical narrative ability and humanistic care ability.DesignA cross‐sectional study.MethodsThe study employed a descriptive, cross‐sectional survey design, involving 741 nurses from Wuxi People's Hospital. It assessed nurses' demographic characteristics, medical narrative ability, empathy, and humanistic care ability using an online questionnaire from December 2022 to February 2023. Pearson correlation analysis evaluated variable correlations, and PROCESS v3.3 model 4 was utilised for mediation analysis. The STROBE statement was chosen as the EQUATOR checklist.ResultsA positive correlation was found between nurses' medical narrative ability, humanistic care ability and empathy. Empathy partially mediated the relationship between medical narrative ability and humanistic care ability.ConclusionNurses' medical narrative ability directly and indirectly (via empathy) influences their humanistic care ability. Enhancing nurses' narrative and empathic skills can improve humanistic care, nursing quality and nurse–patient relationships.Relevance to Clinical PracticeManagers should prioritise programmes to improve nurses' storytelling and empathy skills to enhance humanistic care, improving nursing quality and patient relationships.Public ContributionThis study involves clinical nurses as participants and does not involve patients. This study collected data from clinical nurses using an online questionnaire platform in China. The questionnaire consisted of four sections, including demographic information and scales such as Narrative Competence Scale, Caring Ability Inventory and the Jefferson Scale of Empathy‐Health Professional. Clear instructions were given to participants on how to complete each scale, and measures were taken to prevent missing or duplicate responses.
Characterization of pore model and percolation simulation of bulk grain pile porous media
Authors: Wang Xiaoliang , Zhou Ying , Hui Yanbo , Zhang Yongzhen , Gao Ju , Chen Yanlei , Chen Linyong 
Published: August 2024

AbstractTo ensure the quality of grain storage, researchers have developed a variety of models for the morphological structure of bulk grain piles. However, traditional characterization methods suffer from issues such as inaccurate models, limited size ranges, and low precision. In this study, x‐ray computed tomography was employed for the first time to capture real three‐dimensional (3D) images, revealing the surface porosity distribution ranging from 30% to 38% along the slice direction and a fractal dimension primarily distributed between 1.45 and 1.47. Moreover, the box counting method was used to determine the representative elementary volume (REV) comprising 600 × 600 × 600 pixels, effectively characterizing pore structure using porosity as an index. Connectivity analysis of the REV was conducted by integrating the refined central axis method and the 3D watershed algorithm. Equivalent diameters of connected pores were mainly distributed between 0.5 and 3.5 mm, with an average pore diameter of 2.22 ± 0.02 mm, an average coordination number of 7.04 ± 0.07, and an average tortuosity of 1.58 ± 0.01. Based on the characteristic parameters of connected pores, an equivalent pore network model (EPNM) was reconstructed for numerical simulation of single‐phase percolation of bulk grain pile. In addition, the constructed experimental platform demonstrates that the constructed EPNM closely corresponds to the real pore structure of the seed body, accurately reflecting pore–throat size, connectivity, and morphological characteristics within the grain pile. Furthermore, this research model can be applied to the study of gas flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer within porous media.
Emergence of Internet of Things technology in food and agricultural sector: A review
Authors: Vedantam Krishna S. , Jain Sanjay Kumar , Panwar Narayan Lal , Sunil Joshi , Wadhawan Nikita , Kumar Arun 
Published: August 2024

AbstractFood processing is an indispensable sector crucial for controlling the food losses. Discrete measures were introduced and implemented to enhance the food shelf life and preservation techniques. However, poor handling and preservation methods usher to the food deprivation. In such milieu, amalgamation of futuristic technologies like sophisticated sensors tether with Internet of Things (IoT) could shoot up the food safety and minimize the deprivation. Research across the globe have proved that integration of IoT‐smart sensors in scrutinizing ecological factors such as temperature, radiation, gaseous composition, relative humidity, and moisture content that are critical for food processing and preservation. IoT has the prospects to ameliorate nationwide explicable execution, slash energy depletion, slash manufacturing expenses, inflate worker health and safety during food processing unit. Smart agricultural techniques also enable measurement of temperature, relative humidity, soil moisture, and nitrogen contents in smart farming and helps the user to determine the status of crops and commodity. This article aims to focus a few aspects and budding areas of IoT in the food and agricultural sectors. With this outlook, advancement and smartness in agriculture and food processing can be created by collaborating with IoT technology.
Precise assessment of flood risk and accurate allocation of disaster relief funds through a fuzzy set approach
Authors: Wang Yudong , Yu Xida , Yi Lanjia , Chen Yun , Ao Qi , Shi Wenjun , Huang Lingyun 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe traditional flood hazard assessment system for emergency departments is based on the average hazard index of administrative regions. However, this approach may overlook errors with significant hazards caused by the transition from watershed hazard maps to administrative hazard maps. In our study, we propose an innovative approach that utilizes fuzzy sets to represent flood risk grades, incorporating the upper and lower boundaries of membership variety to effectively indicate higher and lower risks errors, respectively. The introduction of fuzzy set risk grades not only incorporates conventional information but also addresses local risk errors caused by the conversion, enabling Emergency Departments to allocate disaster prevention funds accurately for all risk spots. The fund allocation coefficient, based on fuzzy risk grades, strongly correlates with the proportion of flood‐affected populations over time, highlighting the robustness of utilizing fuzzy set risk grades.
Alzheimer's disease and related dementia diagnoses among American Indian and Alaska Native adults aged ≥45 years, Indian Health Service System, 2016–2020
Authors: Apostolou Andria , Kennedy Jordan L. , Person Marissa K. , Jackson Eva M. J. , Finke Bruce , McGuire Lisa C. , Matthews Kevin A. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundAlzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia and is responsible for up to 80% of dementia diagnoses and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. An estimated 38,000 American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people aged ≥65 years were living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) in 2020, a number expected to double by 2030 and quadruple by 2050. Administrative healthcare data from the Indian Health Service (IHS) were used to estimate ADRD among AI/AN populations.MethodsAdministrative IHS healthcare data from federal fiscal years 2016 to 2020 from the IHS National Data Warehouse were used to calculate the count and rate per 100,000 AI/AN adults aged ≥45 years with at least one ADRD diagnosis code on their medical record.ResultsThis study identified 12,877 AI/AN adults aged ≥45 years with an ADRD diagnosis code, with an overall rate of 514 per 100,000. Of those, 1856 people were aged 45–64. Females were 1.2 times (95% confidence interval: 1.1–1.2) more likely than males to have a medical visit with an ADRD diagnosis code.ConclusionsMany AI/AN people with ADRD rely on IHS, tribal, and urban Indian health programs. The high burden of ADRD in AI/AN populations aged 45–64 utilizing IHS health services highlights the need for implementation of ADRD risk reduction strategies and assessment and diagnosis of ADRD in younger AI/AN populations. This study provides a baseline to assess future progress for efforts addressing ADRD in AI/AN communities.
Noncontrolling large shareholders and short‐term debt for long‐term investment
Authors: Liao Jia , Zhan Yun , Zheng Liping 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis study empirically examines the impact of noncontrolling large shareholders (NCLSs) on short‐term debt for long‐term investment (SDFLI) using a sample of Chinese A‐share firms listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges from 2005 to 2021. The findings suggest that NCLSs reduce the level of SDFLI; however, asset collateralizability mitigates the negative relationship between NCLSs and SDFLI. Conversely, stock liquidity reinforces the governance effect of NCLSs in mitigating SDFLI. The mechanism analysis suggests that improving agency efficiency is an important channel through which NCLSs influence SDFLI. This study deepens the understanding of the factors driving the SDFLI of listed Chinese firms and provides insights into how to mitigate this problem. Additionally, it provides empirical support for the governance role NCLSs play in listed firms.
Jaw–neck motor function 2 years after whiplash trauma
Authors: Eklund Anton , Wiesinger Birgitta , Lampa Ewa , Wänman Anders , Häggman‐Henrikson Birgitta 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundThere is limited knowledge about the possible long‐term effects on jaw motor function after whiplash trauma.ObjectivesThe primary aim was to evaluate integrated jaw and head–neck movement amplitudes during jaw function in individuals 2 years after whiplash trauma, compared to controls. The secondary aim was to evaluate changes between the acute stage and a 2‐year follow‐up in terms of jaw and head–neck movement amplitudes during jaw function.MethodsThis study included 28 cases exposed to a whiplash trauma 2 years earlier (13 women) and 28 controls (13 women) without previous neck trauma. Head and jaw movement amplitudes were recorded during maximal jaw opening–closing movements using an optoelectronic 3D recording system. For a subpopulation of 12 cases and 15 controls, recordings had also been performed in the acute stage after the whiplash trauma. Jaw and head movement amplitudes were analysed using linear regression with group and sex as independent variables. The subpopulation longitudinal analysis was adjusted for movement amplitudes at baseline.ResultsJaw movement amplitudes were significantly associated with group (coefficient: −0.359: 95% CI: −10.70 to −1.93, p = .006) with smaller amplitudes of jaw movements for whiplash cases. Head movement amplitudes were not associated with group (coefficient: −0.051, 95% CI: −4.81 to 3.20, p = .687). In the longitudinal analysis, both jaw and head movement amplitudes showed significant associations between baseline and the 2‐year follow‐up.ConclusionThe present findings indicate that the effects on jaw function in terms of jaw opening capacity in the acute stage after whiplash trauma do not spontaneously recover.
Criminal network, leniency, and market externalities
Authors: Immordino Giovanni , Piccolo Salvatore , Roberti Paolo 
Published: August 2024

AbstractWe analyze the self‐reporting incentives fostered by a leniency program within a criminal network formed by a supplier of an illegal good and his dealers who compete against each other in the product market. We show that when it is viable, a first‐informant rule always performs better than an all‐informant rule—that is, it induces a lower level of crime. Nevertheless, the viability of a first‐informant rule may be compromised if the baseline probability of conviction is sufficiently low, thereby placing disproportionate reliance on leniency over other investigative efforts for securing convictions.
Outcome of treatment with a 10‐week COP protocol in cats with intermediate or large cell lymphoma: 27 cases (2014‐2023)
Authors: Larsen M. M. E. , Andersson A.‐M. , Arendt M. 
Published: August 2024

ObjectivesThe aim of this retrospective clinical study was to evaluate and report response to treatment with a 10‐week maintenance‐free COP (COP‐10) protocol in a cohort of 27 cats with intermediate or large cell lymphoma. Additionally, to identify any potential prognostic factors for predicting the treatment response.Materials and MethodsThe medical records of cats diagnosed with intermediate or large cell lymphoma in a single institution in the period 2014 to 2023 and treated with COP‐10 as first‐line treatment were reviewed.ResultsTwenty‐seven cats were included in the study. The median age was 10 years, 67% of the cats were in stages I to II and the most common anatomical location was alimentary (37%). The overall response rate was 65%, with 38% of cats achieving complete remission and 27% partial remission. For cats achieving complete remission, the median progression‐free interval and the median lymphoma‐specific survival time were both 1,139 days. For cats in partial remission, the median progression‐free interval and the median lymphoma‐specific survival time were 53 and 210 days, respectively. Clinical stage was significantly related to treatment response and survival time.Clinical SignificanceTreatment with the short protocol COP‐10 resulted in remission rates and durable first remissions for cats achieving complete remission comparable to responses seen with longer‐duration chemotherapy protocols. The results from this study may impact economic and logistic decisions for owners, as well as the quality of life for patients in the future.
Post‐Diagnosis HCV RNA Testing Rates Prior to HCV Treatment Among People Living With HIV With HCV Antibody Positivity in the Asia‐Pacific Region
Authors: Rupasinghe Dhanushi , Choi Jun Yong , Kumarasamy Nagalingeswaran , Pujari Sanjay , Khol Vohith , Somia I. Ketut Agus , Lee Man Po , Pham Thach Ngoc , Kiertiburanakul Sasisopin , Do Cuong Duy , Avihingsanon Anchalee , Ross Jeremy , Jiamsakul Awachana ,   on behalf the International Epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) Asia‐Pacific
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTHCV RNA test determines current active infection and is a requirement prior to initiating HCV treatment. We investigated trends and factors associated with post‐diagnosis HCV RNA testing rates prior to HCV treatment, and risk factors for first positive HCV RNA among people living with HIV (PLHIV) with HCV in the Asia‐Pacific region. PLHIV with positive HCV antibody and in follow‐up after 2010 were included. Patients were considered HCV‐antibody positive if they ever tested positive for HCV antibody (HCVAb). Repeated measures Poisson regression model was used to analyse factors associated with post‐diagnosis HCV RNA testing rates from positive HCVAb test. Factors associated with time to first positive HCV RNA from positive HCVAb test were analysed using Cox regression model. There were 767 HCVAb positive participants included (87% from LMICs) of whom 11% had HCV RNA tests. With 163 HCV RNA tests post positive HCVAb test, the overall testing rate was 5.05 per 100 person‐years. Factors associated with increased testing rates included later calendar years of follow‐up, HIV viral load ≥1000 copies/mL and higher income countries. Later calendar years of follow‐up, ALT >5 times its upper limit of normal, and higher income countries were associated with shorter time to first positive HCV RNA test. Testing patterns indicated that uptake was predominantly in high income countries possibly due to different strategies used to determine testing in LMICs. Expanding access to HCV RNA, such as through lower‐cost point of care assays, will be required to achieve elimination of HCV as a public health issue.