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Integration of equine assisted services and social-emotional learning: A preliminary evaluation of a life skills training program for at-risk youth
Authors: Zaker Ashleigh , Dudley Lee , Slouka Mary , Stallones Lorann 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This study was a preliminary evaluation of a life skills training program conducted by the Equine Partnership Program (EPP) integrating Equine Assisted Services (EAS) with social emotional learning (SEL) competencies. SEL programs aim to foster character development, curb maladaptive behaviors, and enhance social skills in at-risk youth by promoting positive relationships and emotional regulation. Many youth still require more targeted or alternative approaches to effectively nurture these skills. EAS has the potential to enhance SEL through its experiential learning approach and use of horses as a bridge, which is believed to be effective because of the horse’s innate ability to mirror and respond to human emotion. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of EAS on the social–emotional development of at-risk youth as measured by the Depression, Anxiety, Pain, and Stress (DAPS) visual analog tool. It was hypothesized that participants would demonstrate measurable improvements in emotional regulation post intervention. Data were collected before and after the EAS experience from 33 participants. Participants were asked to rate their levels of DAPS ranging from a high of 10 to a low of 1. Using t-test comparisons, statistically significant decreases in scores were found in depression (M = −0.67, p = 0.02), and anxiety (M = −1.18, p < 0.001). Emotional pain and stress also showed decreases, though not statistically significant. This intervention shows promise to serve as an effective modality in addressing resilience and pro-social skills necessary for improved outcomes in behavioral and emotional development, thereby improving future academic, career, and overall life success, including improved social relationships.
Improved photocatalytic and free radical scavenging studies of synthesized polymer PVP/Azadirachta indica leave extract-mediated Ni-Zn doped hematite nanoparticles
Authors: Kumar Pankaj , Tapwal Ashwani , Kumar Sunil , Thakur Naveen 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The utilisation of ecological materials, such as plant extracts, is a superior alternative to both physical and chemical techniques for the synthesis of nanoscale metallic particles. The current study concluded that the chemical polymer (PVP) and Azadirachta indica (A. indica) plant extract synthesised hematite nanoparticles (HNPs) were spherical, monodispersed, and served as an agent for reducing and capping. The pure HNPs with the most reliable rhombohedral symmetry were found to be crystalline thanks to the crisp x-ray diffraction (XRD) reflections. Spheroidal nanostructures were formed, as seen by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and their composition was validated by an energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) study. At room temperature, HNPs were antiferromagnetic with blocking temperature of 300 K. When used as a catalyst, the NPs were exposed to effective degradation and coefficient of determination (R
2) of the toxic Eosin Yellow (EY) and Bismarck Brown Y (BBY) dyes in the presence of UV irradiation. After four consecutive cycles, efficient performance was achieved without any evident catalytic loss. Additionally, the reusability experiments revealed that under direct UV light illumination, duel-doped HNPs may be successfully used three times. The biosynthesised doped HNPs from A. indica leaf extract demonstrated antioxidant activity through their high phenolic and flavonoid contents, DPPH radical scavenging activity, and reductive potential.
Different behavioral profiles between invasive and native nudibranchs: means for invasion success?
Authors: Macali Armando , Ferretti Sara , Scozzafava Serena , Gatto Elia , Carere Claudio 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Behavior is predicted to be a primary determinant of the success of the invasion process during the early phases of colonization. Comparing invaders with sympatric native species may provide a good approach to unravel behavioral traits involved in an invasion process. In this study, we carried out an experimental simulation of the introduction and the acclimatization phase into a new environment and assessed the expression of activity, alertness, and habituation in an invasive Mediterranean population of the South African nudibranch Godiva quadricolor comparing its profiles with those of the sympatric Mediterranean native nudibranchs Cratena peregrina and Caloria quatrefagesi. Individuals of these 3 species were subjected to 3 behavioral tests: spontaneous activity, carried out in the introduction phase (immediately after sampling) and after a week of acclimatization; alert test, in which a potential threat was simulated by means of a tactile stimulus, and habituation test, in which the same alert test stimulus was repeated 5 times at 30-min intervals. The invasive G. quadricolor showed higher levels of exploration activity, thigmotaxis, alertness, and sensitization than the native species. These behavioral traits may represent pivotal drivers of the ongoing invasion process.
Moduli Spaces of Quadratic Maps: Arithmetic and Geometry
Authors: Ramadas Rohini 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
We establish an implication between two long-standing open problems in complex dynamics. The roots of the $n$th Gleason polynomial $G_{n}\in{\mathbb{Q}}[c]$ comprise the $0$-dimensional moduli space of quadratic polynomials with an $n$-periodic critical point. $\operatorname{Per}_{n}(0)$ is the $1$-dimensional moduli space of quadratic rational maps on ${\mathbb{P}}^{1}$ with an $n$-periodic critical point. We show that if $G_{n}$ is irreducible over ${\mathbb{Q}}$, then $\operatorname{Per}_{n}(0)$ is irreducible over ${\mathbb{C}}$. To do this, we exhibit a ${\mathbb{Q}}$-rational smooth point on a projective completion of $\operatorname{Per}_{n}(0)$, using the admissible covers completion of a Hurwitz space. In contrast, the Uniform Boundedness Conjecture in arithmetic dynamics would imply that for sufficiently large $n$, $\operatorname{Per}_{n}(0)$ itself has no ${\mathbb{Q}}$-rational points.
Mastopexy for secretory carcinoma of breast in a young female: a case report
Authors: Ali Ghazanfar , Ijaz Kumail , Ihsan Mishal , Usama Muhammad , Naqvi Syed Muhammad Shabbir Ali 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Secretory carcinoma, a triple-negative benign tumor, is one of the rarest malignancies of the breast which rarely metastasizes. Surgical excision via lumpectomy or mastectomy is the mainstay of treatment, but in young patients, mastopexy can be a better option cosmetically. A 26-year-old woman presented with a lump in her right breast that, on ultrasonography, was revealed to be a multi lobulated solid lesion measuring 25 × 16 mm2 in the retro areolar region at a 4 o’clock position. It turned out to be secretory carcinoma of the breast in a tru-cut biopsy. Vertical Mastopexy was opted for the removal and simultaneous reconstruction of the breast, which was followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Vertical mastopexy showed that the tumor was removed, and the breast was restored to its original form simultaneously. This procedure gave better results clinically and cosmetically. The patient had an uneventful recovery and is on a regular follow-up.
Isolated splenic lymphangioma in adulthood
Authors: Murshid Mohsin Yahya , AlHawsah Atif Omar , AlSayed Kadi T , Ansari Farrukh Alim 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Isolated splenic lymphangiomas are rare benign lesions mostly seen in children are exceptionally rare in adults, often discovered incidentally due to their typically asymptomatic nature. This case report elaborates on the surgical excision of a rare splenic cystic lymphangioma in a 33-year-old woman, underscoring the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges these tumors pose. The patient’s symptoms, abdominal pain and a palpable mass led to imaging through ultrasound and CT, which revealed a cystic splenic lesion. Total splenectomy was performed, revealing a large cystic mass, with pathological examination confirming a cystic lymphangioma. This case emphasizes the necessity of considering splenic lymphangiomas in adult patients presenting with splenic lesions. It also highlights the critical role of surgical interventions for definitive diagnosis and to prevent complications such as rupture and hemorrhage, thereby emphasizing on the complexity of managing rare splenic tumors.
Multidisciplinary management of necrotizing fasciitis as a postoperative complication after mastectomy in an adult male in a low- and middle-income country
Authors: Qamar Mohammad Aadil , Rehman Alishba , Toor Habib ur Rehman 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis, a rare, potentially life-threatening infection, often necessitates urgent medical intervention and surgical excision of the affected tissue. We present a 55-year-old male patient with a progressively enlarging lump in the left breast that was diagnosed as a breast carcinoma. Post-modified radical mastectomy, histopathological examination revealed Grade II invasive ductal carcinoma with neuroendocrine features. Due to financial constraints, the patient missed post-operative follow-ups and did not complete the prescribed radiotherapy sessions. Three months later, the patient returned with fever, swelling alongside sharp pain in the left arm and oozing blood. A clinical diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis was made, leading to urgent surgical debridement. While the wound progressively healed, a contracture developed restricting elbow movement. An Orthopedic Review and Bone scintigraphy revealed metastasis of breast carcinoma to the sternum. This case report highlights the multi-disciplinary management required in such financially constrained rare cases in low- and middle-income countries.
Recent Innovations and Advances in Mixed-Mode Surveys
Authors: Coffey Stephanie , Maslovskaya Olga , McPhee Cameron 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe use of mixed-mode surveys has grown rapidly in recent years, due to both technological advances and the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased mixing of modes (and the adoption of newer digital modes like web and text messaging) necessitates an evaluation of the impact of these newer designs on survey errors and costs, as well as new techniques for disaggregating and adjusting for nonresponse and measurement errors. This special issue highlights recent innovations, applications, and evaluations of mixed-mode survey designs and identifies areas where additional research is required.
(52) PLATELET-RICH PLASMA FOR FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AND STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Dankova Dr Irina , Pyrgidis Nikolaos , Tishukov Dr Maksim , Georgiadou Dr Efstratia , Nigdelis Dr Meletios , Solomayer Prof Erich-Franz , Marcon Priv-Doz Julian , Stief Prof Christian , Hatzichristou Prof Dimitrios 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Objectives
To study the efficacy and safety of PRP injections in women with the above pathologies.

Methods
A systematic search on PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library database was performed, as well as sources of grey literature until January 2023. After title/abstract and full-text screening, clinical studies on humans evaluating the efficacy of PRP in gynecological disorders using standardized tools were included. Risk of bias was undertaken with RoB-2 for randomized-controlled trials (RCT) and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for observational studies.

Results
Four prospective and one retrospective study explored FSD, while six prospective and one RCT evaluated female SUI. A total of 327 women with a mean age of 51±12 years were included. For FSD, PRP significantly improved the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the Vaginal Health Index (VHI) and the Female Sexual Distress score (FSDS). For SUI, PRP led to a significant improvement of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire – Short Form (ICIQ-SF), and the Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6). The identified RCT reported a significantly higher mean score of ICIQ-SF (p&lt;0.05) and UDI-6 (p&lt;0.01) in the midurethral sling group compared to the PRP injections group. Regarding risk of bias, the RCT was characterized by high-risk, whereas the observational studies were of moderate risk.

Conclusions
PRP injections should be further explored for the treatment of FSD and female SUI. Despite promising initial results, the level of current evidence is low due to methodological issues in the available studies. It becomes clear that there is an emerging need for high-quality research.

Conflicts of Interest
None.
Identifying Peremptory NormsThe Criteria
Authors: Tladi Dire 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Chapter 4 is concerned with the criteria for jus cogens and is based on Draft Conclusion 4. There are two criteria identified in Draft Conclusion 4: first, the norm in question must be a norm of general international law and second, the norm must be accepted and recognised as one from which no derogation is permitted. The chapter places the criteria in context and explains what the Commission’s choice of criteria means for the consensualist debate versus the non-consensualist debate.
Consequences of Jus Cogens for the Law of State Responsibility
Authors: Tladi Dire 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Chapter 10 addresses consequences of jus cogens for State responsibility. It covers two Draft Conclusions, namely Draft Conclusion 17 on the relationship between erga omnes and jus cogens, and Draft Conclusion 18 on circumstances precluding wrongfulness and jus cogens. These two Draft Conclusions were generally uncontroversial and for that reason the chapter is focused on describing how the Commission arrives at the particular formulation for Draft Conclusion 17. In respect of Draft Conclusion 18, the chapter assesses the choice of the Commission not to address apparent contradictions between the rule that circumstances precluding wrongfulness may not be invoked in respect of jus cogens and particular exceptions to the prohibition on the use of force, e.g. consent and self-defence, which are also circumstances precluding wrongfulness.
Coblation Versus Surgical Debridement Against MRSA Infection in Wounds With Shrapnel: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Gil Joel , Solis Michael , Strong Ryan , Davis Stephen C 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Debridement plays a critical role in wound management. In addition to removing necrotic tissue, debridement can eliminate bacteria frequently harbored within the tissue. This study evaluated a novel debridement method that uses plasma-based radiofrequency technology to remove tissue and bacteria. Coblation is a technology that uses radiofrequency energy to excite the electrolytes in a conductive medium, such as saline, to create a precisely focused plasma. This plasma field contains highly energized particles that possess sufficient energy to break tissue molecular bonds, causing the tissue to dissolve at relatively low temperatures (typically 40 °C to 70 °C).

Materials and Methods
Eighteen deep dermal wounds measuring 22 mm × 22 mm × 3 mm deep were created on pigs. Wounds were inoculated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus USA300 (MRSA USA300) in combination with shrapnel and then covered with a polyurethane dressing for 24 hours. Wounds were then randomly assigned to one of the 3 treatment groups: (1) Coblation, (2) surgical debridement, and (3) no debridement. Wounds were biopsied on days 0, 5, 9, and 12, and specimens were processed for MRSA counts using selective media. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS statistics 27 using one-way ANOVA.

Results
Comparison between coblation and surgical debridement showed a decrease in bacterial count in all assessment times. The lowest bacterial count in all assessment times was observed in wounds debrided with coblation showing a statistically significant (P ≤ .05) decrease in more than 2 Log CFU/g on days 0, 5, and 9 compared to no debridement. On day 12, coblation-debrided wounds exhibited 6.10 ± 0.22 Log CFU/g, and this value represents 99.99% of reduction compared with non-debrided wounds (P ≤ .05). More than 96% of reduction (P ≤ .05) resulted in wounds treated with coblation compared with surgically debrided.

Conclusions
Reducing MRSA bacterial infection counts, especially of biofilm-associated organisms, in combination with shrapnel may have important clinical implications, especially for the military personnel. Further research into the use of this technology in wound management is warranted.
131I Uptake in a Left Cerebral Infarct on Posttherapy Whole-Body Scan
Authors: Ng Cherie Wei Qi , Cheng Lenith Tai Jit , Chua Wei Ming , Tang Charlene Yu Lin 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
A 75-year-old woman with papillary thyroid carcinoma who underwent 131I radioiodine treatment was incidentally found to have an established left cerebral infarct demonstrating 131I uptake on posttherapy whole-body scan. False-positive iodine accumulation can occur in benign processes and other malignancies, necessitating awareness among nuclear medicine physicians to avoid misdiagnosing metastatic disease. SPECT/CT can be utilized to enhance diagnostic accuracy when needed.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Pregnant Ovarian Hypersensitivity Syndrome
Authors: Imataki Osamu , Uemura Makiko 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is characterized by cystic enlargement of the ovaries and a fluid retention. This syndrome is sometimes caused after in vitro fertilization. We treated a 37-year-old woman with OHSS after in vitro fertilization, coincidentally complicated with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Her clinical course of acute lymphoblastic leukemia was aggressive with the manifestation of OHSS, such as massive pleural effusion and massive ascites. The leukemic cells broadly infiltrated to the peritoneum, ovary, central spine fluid, and pleura. We speculated that this hyperpermeability of leukemic cells could be associated with the cytokine milieu caused by OHSS.
Application of tailored motor learning in community-based physiotherapy: a user-centered design and process evaluation of an extended framework
Authors: Rothuizen Guus , Jie Li-Juan , Jamin Gaston , Wondergem Roderick , Braun Susy , Kleynen Melanie 
Published: June 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo develop supplementary knowledge and tools to support the application of motor learning in community-based physiotherapy of geriatric individuals and evaluate physiotherapists’ experiences of the developed knowledge and tools.DesignA prospective case study comprised of two phases: 1) a user-centered design, and 2) a process evaluation.SettingCommunity-based physiotherapy practices.ParticipantsFive physiotherapists were included for the user-centered design and another eight for the process evaluation. Making a total of thirteen participating physiotherapists during this study.InterventionNot applicable.Main outcome measuresTo evaluate the use of the physiotherapists with the extended framework a biweekly monitor was administered. To evaluate the experience of the physiotherapists with the extended framework three digital questionnaires were administered, and a midterm and final in-person evaluation were organized.ResultsThe user-centered design resulted in a card deck and website with different layers of practical examples and theoretical information. Most of the participating physiotherapists (n = 13) barely used the extended framework during the evaluation period. Commonly reported reasons for not using the extended framework included a lack of time as well as the material’s not fitting into the physiotherapists’ daily routines. They reported, however, that the extended framework increased their motor-learning knowledge and confidence. Some motor-learning strategies were applied much more frequently than others in daily practice. The underlying reasoning regarding the application of some strategies over others varied widely.ConclusionThe results indicate that physiotherapists felt unambiguous regarding the extended framework. The time and energy cost to breaking one’s own routines might have outweighed the potential benefits. Future research should aim to determine whether the extended framework applies similarly in different settings.
Genomic evidence for widespread reciprocal recognition and killing amongPseudomonas syringaestrains
Authors: Fautt C , Hockett K.L. , Delattre S. , Couradeau E. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractCommunity assembly dynamics are in part driven by competition between community members. Diverse bacteria antagonize competitors through the production of toxic compounds, such as bacteriophage-derived tailocins. These toxins are highly specific in their targeting, which is determined by interactions between the tailocin’s tail fiber and competitors’ lipopolysaccharide O-antigen moieties. Tailocins play a pivotal role in mediating microbial interactions among the economically significant plant pathogens within thePseudomonas syringaespecies complex, with the potential to alter community structure and disease progression in host plants. Previous work looking at 45P. syringaestrains has demonstrated that at least two phylogenetic clades of tail fibers are encoded in the conserved tailocin region across the species complex, which roughly corresponds to two clusters of targeting activity. To better understand the full diversity of tail fibers associated with tailocins in the species complex, we screened 2,161 publicly available genomes for their tailocin tail fiber content, predicted protein structures that represent the diversity of fibers, and investigated forces possibly driving the distribution of fibers throughout the species complex. Here we present evidence that while the two previously described tail fiber clades are indeed widespread among virulentP. syringaestrains, their distribution is largely uncorrelated with phylogeny. Instead, we found that the presence of one tail fiber or the other is strongly correlated with the allelic diversity of another gene, associated with lipopolysaccharide O-antigen structure, dTDP-4-dehydrorhamnose reductase. Our findings suggest the presence of two reciprocally targeting groups of strains distributed throughout theP. syringaespecies complex that transcend phylogenetic relationships.
LOW BIRTH WEIGHT IS RELATED TO STUNTING INCIDENTS: INDONESIAN NUTRITION STATUS SURVEY DATA ANALYSIS
Authors: Rahmadiani Ine , Fibriana Arulita Ika , Azam Mahalul 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe problem of stunting in Indonesia is classified as chronic. In 2022, the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia was 21.6%, down from 24.4% in 2021. However, the percentage of stunting above 20% is still high and far from the WHO target. This study aimed to determine the relationship between birth weight and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in Indonesia. The research design was cross-sectional, using Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey Data in 2021 obtained from the Indonesian Health Ministry. The sample of this study was 20808 data. The data analysis techniques used were univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis. The results show that the variables that influence the incidence of stunting in toddlers in Indonesia are birth weight category (p=0.000; OR=2.720; CI=2.420-3.080), child age (p=0.000; OR=2.617; CI=2.401-2.854), gender of toddlers (p=0.000; OR=1.439; CI=1.338-1.547), mother’s education level (p=0.000; OR=1.329; CI=1.230-1.436), JKN ownership (p=0.026; OR=1.098; CI=1.011-1.191), mother’s employment status (p=0.013; OR=0.904; CI= 0.834-0.979), age of starting solids (p=0.000; OR=0.824; CI=0.767-0.886). This study found that birth weight was the most influential factor in the incidence of stunting.