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Ulcerative and pyogranulomatous pododermatitis due to Pseudomonas luteola infection in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo): a case report with literature review of this emerging zoonotic disease in ferrets
Authors: Giner Jacobo , Lebrero María Eugenia , López-Sahuquillo Diego , Villanueva-Saz Sergio , Juan-Sallés Carles , Navarro Teresa , Fernández Antonio , Marteles Diana , Gómez Álex 
Published: July 2024

AbstractPseudomonas luteola (P.luteola), formerly called Chryseomonas luteola, is a strict aerobic gram-negative bacillus, 0.8 to 1.0 µm wide and 1.5 to 2.5 µm long, considered an opportunistic pathogen found ubiquitously in humid environments, both in soil and water. It sporadically causes disease in animals and immunosuppressed humans or those subjected to invasive procedures such us peritoneal dialysis or catheterization. In ferrets, this infection was first described in Spain in 2012 and since then, cases have appeared occasionally in Finland, Austria, Australia, France, the United States and also in Spain. This pathogen is considered an emerging zoonotic disease in ferrets, causing respiratory disease, panniculitis, and abscesses due to pyogranulomatous or suppurative inflammation predominantly of the pleura, lung, mediastinum, panniculus or salivary glands, frequently with lethal consequences. The clinical case of a ferret, infected by Pseudomona luteola, presenting with ulcerative suppurative pododermatitis and ipsilateral popliteal purulent lymphadenitis, is described. Together with a complete resolution of the clinical case by means of a non-invasive medical management likely due to the rapid detection, identification, and treatment of the infection.
Atmospheric bulk depositions: state-of-the-art and European legislative framework with focus on Italy
Authors: Ianiri Giuseppe , Settimo Gaetano , Avino Pasquale 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe determination of total atmospheric deposition (bulk) is an essential tool to assess the state of environmental contamination and the consequent exposure of the population to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) through the intake of contaminated food. Over the past 20 years, international authorities and the European Union through various pieces of legislation have emphasised the importance of conducting monitoring and studies on depositions to better understand their impact on the environment and human health without setting reference values. Despite the absence of such values, several European countries, through national laws, have adopted limit values and/or guideline values for the deposition fluxes of some organic (dioxins, furans, polychlorinated biphenyls and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and inorganic persistent pollutants (metals). The aim of this review is both to summarise the present European legislation on depositions both to discuss the different legislations adopted by the various member states. Furthermore, a focus of this paper will be dedicated to the Italian legislation, where there is currently no specific guideline values for POPs in atmospheric deposition. In any case, some national authorities in Italy, such as the National Institute of Health (ISS) and the Regional Environmental Protection Agencies (ARPA), have conducted numerous monitoring activities on depositions, providing the scientific community and policymakers with numerous data on which to establish national reference values.
Conceptual Spaces: A Solution to Goodman’s New Riddle of Induction?
Authors: Scholz Sebastian 
Published: July 2024

AbstractNelson Goodman observed that we use only certain ‘good’ (viz. projectible) predicates during reasoning, with no obvious demarcation criterion in sight to distinguish them from the bad and gruesome ones. This apparent arbitrariness undermines the justifiability of our reasoning practices. Inspired by Quine’s 1969 paper on Natural Kinds, Peter Gärdenfors proposes a cognitive criterion based on his theory of Conceptual Spaces (CS). He argues the good predicates are those referring to natural concepts, and that we can capture naturalness in terms of similarity. In contrast to Quine, he does not primarily rely on logic, but geometry. He frames his account as a descriptive project, however, and it is not obvious how it addresses the normative dimension of Goodman’s Riddle. This paper develops a charitable reconstruction of his argument, based on the idea that the instrumental success of our projectible concepts is grounded in their cognitive-pragmatic naturalness. It then explores three lines of reasoning against the argument: Evolutionarily motivated skepticism, the miracles argument, and the relation between instrumental and pragmatic success. I conclude that in its current form, the CS account fails to provide any justification of reasoning beyond appealing to its instrumental success, and that a metaphysically robust notion of naturalness helps to achieve the desired goal.
Readmission and Dropout in Outpatient Centers: An Analysis of Real-World Data in Patients with Dual-Diagnosis
Authors: Mancheño-Velasco Cinta , Narváez-Camargo Marta , Lozano-Rojas Óscar M. , Sanchez-Garcia Manuel 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSubstance use disorder treatment faces challenges such as dropout, relapse, and readmission. This study aims to identify factors associated with readmission and those influencing dropout among dual diagnosis (DD) patients (those with both a substance use disorder and another psychiatric disorder) attending outpatient addiction centers. Retrospective cohort study using the electronic health records of 8383 outpatients diagnosed with DD. Bivariate analysis and regression analysis were applied to control for the variables. Age, incarceration for 30 days prior to admission, and specific patterns of consumption increased the likelihood of readmission. Specifically, individuals who reported no substance use in the 30 days before admission or those diagnosed with an opioid or cocaine use disorder were particularly susceptible to readmission. Of the dual diagnoses, patients with personality disorders were more likely to be readmitted. In relation to dropout, opioid dependence and frequency of use were associated with a higher probability of dropout. Patients with poorer adherence to treatment and previous readmissions were also more likely to drop out. Enhancing treatment adherence and reducing dropout and readmission rates poses a challenge in managing patients with DD. Leveraging electronic health records offers enhanced ecological validity concerning the outpatient treatment requirements for such patients. Therapeutic adherence, alongside specific sociodemographic variables and consumption patterns, emerges as pivotal factors in this context. Identifying and understanding these variables facilitates the customization of outpatient treatment strategies to better meet the needs of patients with comorbidities.
(Un)Eingeschränkte Selbstbestimmung? Gesellschaftliche Reproduktionsdiskurse als Regulativ von Körper, Wissen und Emotionen
Authors: Durnová Anna , Schmid Julia , Herzog Sylvia 
Published: July 2024

ZusammenfassungSelbstbestimmung kann, wie auch in aktuellen gesellschaftlichen Diskursen ersichtlich, als ein wichtiger Kompass für politische Entscheidungen im Bereich der reproduktiven Gesundheit fungieren. Der vorliegende Artikel argumentiert für eine erweiterte Auseinandersetzung mit dem Begriff der Selbstbestimmung in zweifacher Hinsicht. Erstens wird Selbstbestimmung als eine Bedeutungskategorie vorgeschlagen, die über wechselseitige Bezüge zu Körper, Wissen und Emotionen diskursiv hergestellt wird. Zweitens wird mit dem Konzept der Reproduktiven Gerechtigkeit (Ross 1993) für eine intersektionale Ergänzung argumentiert und aufgezeigt, wie Klassen-, „Rassen“-, und Geschlechterverhältnisse den Reproduktionsdiskurs mitprägen. Der Fokus liegt in diesem Artikel auf den österreichischen „Pro Life“- und „Pro Choice“-Diskursen über den selbstbestimmten Schwangerschaftsabbruch, wobei die Daten dazu mittels dem Intersektionalen Mehrebenenansatz (Winker und Degele 2009) analysiert werden. Die Analyse leistet damit einen wesentlichen Beitrag zu einer systematischen Betrachtung von Diskursen rund um eine selbstbestimmte Reproduktion am Beispiel des Schwangerschaftsabbruchs.
Wenn Mama eine psychische Erkrankung hat, wer macht dann die Care-Arbeit? Eine qualitative Analyse zur innerfamiliären Organisation von Care
Authors: Schamschula Monika 
Published: July 2024

ZusammenfassungDie Anzahl an psychischen Erkrankungen ist – nicht zuletzt im Zuge der Covid-19-Pandemie – gestiegen. Besonders Frauen sind von psychischen Erkrankungen betroffen. Zudem leisten Frauen den größeren Anteil an Care-Arbeit. Doch was passiert, wenn eine Mutter psychisch erkrankt, wer macht dann die Care-Arbeit? Der Beitrag stellt anhand von 20 teilnarrativen Interviews mit Müttern mit einer psychischen Erkrankung die Frage, wie Care-Arbeit in Familien, in denen eine Mutter psychisch erkrankt ist, verteilt wird und welche Veränderungen in der Care-Arbeit durch die psychische Erkrankung entstehen. In den untersuchten Daten zeigt sich, dass Care-Arbeit auch im Kontext einer psychischen Erkrankung in erster Linie von Müttern geleistet wird. Langfristige Veränderungen in der Organisation von Care-Arbeit betreffen zudem vor allem die Vorstellungen und Praktiken der Mutterschaft und weniger die Vorstellungen und Praktiken der Elternschaft im Allgemeinen oder der Vaterschaft im Speziellen.
Competing High-Temperature Deformation Mechanisms in Mo(Si,Al)2–Al2O3 Composites
Authors: Edgren Aina , Ström Erik , Colliander Magnus Hörnqvist 
Published: July 2024

AbstractMo(Si,Al)2–Al2O3 composites were tested in four-point bending at 1300 °C. The addition of Al2O3 led to a decrease in grain size, and a subsequent decrease in strength for materials containing up to 15 wt pct Al2O3. At higher Al2O3 fractions, the decrease in grain size saturates and the strength is recovered as the Al2O3 particles prevent grain boundary sliding.
Impact of ohmic heating extraction on the bioactive components of parsley: comparison with conventional and green extraction techniques
Authors: Aydın Cem , Eser Ferda 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe extraction process is an important step that is widely used in food, agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modern and alternative medicine, etc. Because of plants contain low amount of beneficial phytochemicals, obtaining high amounts of the desired compound is important in terms of extraction efficiency. In recent years, modern and green technologies have become more important; they also bring advantages such as high selectivity, less solvent, time, and energy requirements. Apigenin (4′, 5, 7-trihydroxyflavone), a naturally occurring flavonoid, possesses a variety of pharmaceutical properties such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties which are very important for human health. Parsley is one of the most common herbs used in cuisines and is known as the best source of apigenin. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of various extraction methods on the extraction of biologically active compounds from parsley leaves. Conventional (maceration), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), and ohmic heating extraction (OHE) methods were compared in terms of yield, total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), antioxidant activities, and apigenin quantities. The results showed that the UAE and OHE techniques had higher extraction efficiency than the maceration method. UAE achieved satisfactory extraction efficiency, shorter processing time, high energy savings, and retention of heat-labile compounds. OHE, as an advanced heating technology, increased the permeability of cell membranes, facilitating the release of bioactive compounds. The results revealed that the OHE technique was the most effective method for apigenin extraction (159.63 ppb) and antioxidant activity.
Intragastric Balloon as a First Step Before Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m2: are the Results After Balloon Related to Global Outcomes After Surgery?
Authors: Pinho André Costa , Manco Alexandra Luís , Silva Marco , Sousa Hugo Santos , Resende Fernando , Preto John , da Costa Eduardo Lima ,   CRI-O Group
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Introduction
Patients with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 50 kg/m2, classified with obesity class IV/V, require complex treatments. Intragastric balloon (IGB) is a possible treatment before metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) that may reduce peri-operative complications. This study evaluates IGB outcomes and complications before MBS in patients with Obesity IV/V, and subsequent MBS results, regarding weight loss and comorbidity resolution.

Methods
Retrospective cohort study of all patients with BMI above 50 kg/m2 submitted to IGB before MBS between 2009 and 2023 in a high-volume center. Variables analyzed included weight loss after IGB and MBS, IGB complications, and comorbidity resolution. Suboptimal clinical responses were defined as %TWL < 5% for IGB, %TWL < 20% for MBS, and %TWL < 25% or BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 for IGB + MBS.

Results
Seventy-four patients (mean BMI 58.8 ± 8 kg/m2) were included. After IGB, the mean %TWL was 14.2 ± 8.5%, with a 21.6% complication rate, predominantly nausea and vomiting, and one death. Suboptimal clinical response of IGB affected 13.5% of patients, and 5.4% required early removal. Two years after MBS, the mean %TWL was 38.2 ± 11.6%, mainly due to MBS, yet approximately one-third of %TWL was attributed to IGB. No correlation was found between IGB and MBS outcomes. At 2-year follow-up, 45.1% patients had %TWL ≥ 25 and BMI < 35 kg/m2.

Conclusion
The IGB is a treatment option before MBS in patients with Obesity Class IV/V, with acceptable weight loss outcomes but not infrequent complications. A multidisciplinary approach is mandatory, and all treatments must be considered in this difficult subset of patients.

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What does the Thinking about Relationalism and Humanness in African Philosophy imply for Different Modes of Being Present in the Metaverse?
Authors: Ewuoso Cornelius 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn this article, I interrogate whether the deployment and development of the Metaverse should take into account African values and modes of knowing to foster the uptake of this hyped technology in Africa. Specifically, I draw on the moral norms arising from the components of communal interactions and humanness in Afro-communitarianism to contend that the deployment of the Metaverse and its development ought to reflect core African moral values to foster its uptake in the region. To adequately align the Metaverse with African core values and thus foster its uptake among Africans, significant technological advancement that makes simulating genuine human experiences possible must occur. Additionally, it would be necessary for the developers and deployers to ensure that higher forms of spiritual activities can be had in the Metaverse to foster its uptake in Africa. Finally, I justify why the preceding points do not necessarily imply that the Metaverse will have a higher moral status than real
life on the moral scale that can be grounded in Afro-communitarianism.
Early Versus Late Initiation of Endovascular Therapy in Patients with Severe Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
Authors: Bücke Philipp , Henkes Hans , Kaesmacher Johannes , Heldner Mirjam R. , Scutelnic Adrian , Arnold Marcel , Meinel Thomas R. , Cimpoca Alexandru , Horvath Thomas , Henkes Elina , Bäzner Hansjörg , Hellstern Victoria 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background
Endovascular therapy (EVT) for severe cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is controversial in terms of indication and clinical benefit. The impact of delay of EVT on functional recovery is unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of early versus late initiation of EVT in severe CVST.

Methods
From prospective EVT and CVST registries, patients with CVST diagnosed between January 2010 and December 2022 were retrospectively identified for this multicenter collaboration. EVT was considered in severe CVST with features prone to a poor prognosis. We compared early (< 24 h) with late (> 24 h) initiation of EVT after the presentation in the emergency department and subsequent CVST diagnosis. Outcome parameters included functional independence (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] score 0–2) at 90 days, mRS score at discharge, in-hospital mortality, and mortality at 3 months.

Results
Of 363 patients with CVST, 45 (12.4%; 31 [early EVT] vs. 14 [late EVT]) were included in this study. We found a higher proportion of patients with functional independence at 3 months among early versus late EVT (66.7% vs. 27.3%; odds ratio [OR] 5.3; 95% confidence interval 1.02–25; p = 0.036). In multivariate logistic regression, late EVT was inversely correlated with functional independence (OR 0.17 [0.04–0.83]; p = 0.011). The mortality rate was 16.7% versus 36.4% (mRS 6 at 3 months, OR 0.34, 95% confidence interval 0.07–1.75; p = 0.217) at 90 days for early versus late EVT.

Conclusions
We observed a higher rate of functional independence in patients with early EVT. These preliminary findings must be confirmed in subsequent randomized controlled trials evaluating a “time-is-brain” paradigm for EVT in CVST.
A fuzzy-based emotion detection method to classify the attractiveness of urban green spaces
Authors: Cardone Barbara , Cerreta Maria , Di Martino Ferdinando , Miraglia Vittorio , Sacco Sabrina 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn European studies, the most used definition of Urban Green Spaces (UGS) is based on the European Urban Atlas, which includes public green areas primarily used for recreation and green areas adjacent to urban areas that are managed or utilized for recreational purposes. UGS play a vital role in creating sustainable and resilient cities, as they provide essential social benefits for the well-being and health of urban residents. Both planners and scientists acknowledge the importance of involving, actively or passively, citizens in defining criteria for designing and managing inclusive and functional UGS. According to a post-normal science approach, the integration of hard data from scientific sources with soft data gathered from citizens’ engagement holds the potential to shape an innovative support system for public policies addressing significant, urgent, and uncertain challenges pertaining to UGS. Nowadays, the abundance of data generated through online reviews, opinions, and comments allows for collecting valuable information about people’s opinions and sentiments towards UGS. This study proposes a methodological framework that utilizes emotion detection techniques to identify and analyze citizens’ emotions concerning UGS through social reviews. To balance computational costs and classification accuracy, the framework introduces a fuzzy emotion-based classification method called FREDoC (Fuzzy Relevance Emotions Document Classification). This method incorporates a lightweight natural language pro-cessing (NLP) approach to detect and annotate terms associated with specific emotional categories within the text. The framework adopts the psycho-evolutionary classification approach based on R. Plutchik’s observations of general emotional responses. This model is implemented within a Geographical Information System (GIS) for the purpose of categorizing UGS, specifically green parks, according both to WHO report key indicators and to the detected relevant emotions. The outcome is a novel classification model of UGS that can assist decision-makers in identifying the attractiveness of UGS as catalysts for urban transformation processes.
Internalization of Borders: The Concept and Its Applications
Authors: Heins Volker M. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractEurope and the United States are spending billions on the fortification of borders to stop migrants deemed unwanted by the government. The questionable effectiveness of this policy and its disastrous, often deadly consequences for people on the move have been studied extensively. The political project of closing borders to racially stigmatized migrants has serious consequences not only for outsiders who want to get in, but also for the internal organization of the society that is responsible for governing those borders. Taken together, these social and normative consequences constitute what we call the “internalization of borders.” Borders reach out far into society and are felt not only by would-be migrants in the places where they are stuck. Societies in the Global North, too, are being adversely affected and harmed by restrictive border regimes and their internalizing effects. Yet, unlike the “externalization” of borders, their “internalization” has so far not been researched systematically. To address the gap, this Introduction proposes a conceptual framework of how to study border internalization. The other articles in the Forum will offer diverse case studies on the dark side of border internalization as well as on ways of countering it.
Validity and reliability study of the Turkish version of the Salzburg Stress Eating Scale for children and adolescents
Authors: Zengin Hamide , Akdeniz Kudubes Aslı 
Published: July 2024

AbstractStress changes the food preferences of individuals, causing an increase in the intake of sweet food, and consequently, the total energy. Stress also leads to a short-term reduction in the appetite. These two contrary scenarios result in nutritional problems in the affected population. In this context, a validity and reliability study was conducted for the Salzburg Stress Eating Scale (SSES) adapted for children and adolescents and presented here. The study was designed as a methodological, descriptive, and correlational study, conducted with 9–18-year-old students (n = 257). A socio-demographic information form and the SSES were used for data collection. The collected data were evaluated based on factor analysis, discriminatory power, McDonald’s omega, Cronbach’s alpha, and the item–total score. The contribution of the ten-item scale to total variance was determined to be 48.869%. The factor loadings of the scale determined based on the exploratory factor analysis and the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were above 0.30. The fit indices were found to be well matched and the questionnaire had a one-factor structure. The McDonald’s omega and Cronbach’s alpha values determined for the scale were 0.884 and 0.881, respectively. The correlation analysis of the items with the scale’s total score revealed values ranging between 0.470 and 0.757. Accordingly, it was concluded that the SSES was a valid and reliable measurement tool for Turkish-speaking students in the 9–18 age group. Therefore, the SSES is applicable for the assessment of stress eating among children and adolescents aged 9–18 in the general population. It is recommended to adapt the scale in different cultures to determine the level of direct stress eating in children and adolescents and the affecting factors.