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SIMULATED WEIGHT REDUCTION WITH AN ANTI-GRAVITY TREADMILL: A PILOT STUDY TO ASSESS PAIN REDUCTION IN FOOT AND ANKLE ARTHRITIS
Authors: Morley W. , Dawe E. , Boyd R. , Creasy J. , Grice J. , Marsland D. , Taylor H. 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionOsteoarthritis in the foot and ankle affects approximately 30,000 patients annually in the UK. Evidence has shown that excess weight exacerbates foot pain, with significant increases in joint forces. However, despite the current trend for Clinical Commissioning Groups to ration surgery for obese patients, studies have not yet determined the effect of weight loss in obese patients with foot and ankle arthritis.AimPilot study to investigate the effect of simulated weight loss on pain scores in obese patients with symptomatic foot and ankle arthritis.MethodsFollowing ethical approval, a prospective study of 17 obese patients (mean BMI 39.2, range 31.2 – 50.3) with foot and ankle arthritis was undertaken (BOFAS funded). Under physiotherapist supervision, patients walked for one minute on an anti-gravity treadmill, which allowed simulated weight reduction. Following baseline assessment, reduced BMI was simulated, starting at 20, rising in increments of 5, until each patient's usual BMI was reached. Pain was assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Repeated measures ANOVA was used to assess for significant changes in pain, comparing baseline with each simulated BMI category (significance set at p< 0.05).ResultsSimulated weight loss caused a significant reduction in pain (p=0.005, power 0.91). Mean VAS pain scores improved by 24% (p=0.003) and 17% (p=0.040) for BMI categories 20 and 25, compared with baseline. Pain scores were not significantly different comparing BMI categories of 25 and 20.ConclusionSimulated weight loss to normal BMI significantly decreased pain in obese patients with foot and ankle arthritis. The use of the anti-gravity treadmill to demonstrate the feeling of normal BMI has also provided motivation to several patients to lose weight. The current study could be used to power future studies to investigate the effects of weight loss in foot and ankle patients.
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF UNDISPLACED LISFRANC-TYPE INJURIES INITIALLY TREATED CONSERVATIVELY
Authors: Chen P. , Ng N. , Mackenzie S.P. , Nicholson J.A. , Amin A.K. 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundUndisplaced Lisfranc-type injuries are subtle but potentially unstable fracture-dislocations with little known about the natural history. These injuries are often initially managed conservatively due to lack of initial displacement and uncertainty regarding subsequent instability at the tarsometatarsal joints (TMTJ). The aim of this study was to determine the secondary displacement rate and the need for delayed operative intervention in undisplaced Lisfranc injuries that were managed conservatively at initial presentation.MethodsOver a 6-year period (2011 to 2017), we identified 24 consecutive patients presenting to a university teaching hospital with a diagnosis of an undisplaced Lisfranc-type injury that was initially managed conservatively. Pre-operative radiographs were reviewed to confirm the undisplaced nature of the injury (defined as a diastasis< 2mm at the second TMTJ). The presence of a ‘fleck’ sign (small bony avulsion of the second metatarsal) was also noted. Electronic patient records and sequential imaging (plain radiographs/CT/MRI) were scrutinized for demographics, mechanism of injury and eventual outcome.ResultsThe mean age of the patients at the time of injury was 42 years (19 Female). 96% (23/24) were low energy injuries and 88% (21/24) had a positive ‘fleck sign’. The secondary displacement rate in this group of patients was 62.5% (15/24) over a median interval of 14 days (range 0 to 482 days). 12 patients underwent open reduction internal fixation after a median interval of 29 days (range 1 to 294 days) from their initial injury. One patient required TMTJ fusion at 19 months and two patients were managed non-operatively. The injury remained undisplaced in 37.5% patients (9/24) with only one patient requiring subsequent TMTJ fusion at 5 months.ConclusionUndisplaced Lisfranc injuries have a high rate of secondary displacement and warrant close follow-up. Early primary stabilisation of undisplaced Lisfranc injuries should be considered to prevent unnecessary delays in surgical treatment.
CASE COMPARISON STUDY OF TWO SURGICAL APPROACHES FOR FIXATION OF CALCANEAL FRACTURES
Authors: Brookes M. , Kakwani R. , Townshend D. , Murty A. 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundTraditionally, the extended lateral approach (ELA) was the favoured approch for calcaneal fractures, but has been reported to have high incidence of wound complications. There has been a move amongst surgeons in the United Kingdom towards the sinus tarsi approach (STA) due to its minimally invasive nature, attempting to reduce such complications.AimsTo evaluate outcomes of ELA and STA for all consecutive calcaneal fracture fixation in our institution over a 10yr period.MethodRetrospective cohort study of all calcaneal fractures surgically treated with either approach between January 2008 and January 2018. Anatomic restoration was assessed radiologically by the change in Gissane's and Bohler's angles and calcaneal width. Post-operative complications including metalwork removal were recorded.Results35 calcaneal fractures were managed surgically via either approach during this period (21 STA and 14 ELA). There was a statistically significant improvement in the radiological makers when the post-operative films were compared to pre-operative ones. When the post-operative films from the 2 groups were compared against each other, there was no significant difference (p< 0.05) in any of the radiological markers. In the ELA group, 2 patients (14.3%) developed deep infections requiring metalwork removal and 1 had delayed wound healing (7.1%). No deep infections occurred with the STA; 1 patient (4.8%) had a superficial infection, treated with antibiotics. Of patients who had metalwork in situ for more than 1 year, 37.5% of the STA group required removal due to pain compared to only 16.7% with ELA.ConclusionsWe have moved from ELA to STA. Our results have shown no difference in restoration of calcaneal anatomy but with a decrease in post-operative wound complications including infection. However, we have shown an increase in metalware removal in the STA group and it is important to ascertain the cause and significance of this.
Sensory integration disorders in preschool children, symptoms, conditions, consequences
Authors: Lukasek Aleksandra , Kościk Barbara 
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the occurrence of sensory integration disorders among preschool children. Sensory integration disorders cause difficulties in the child’s developmental spheres. Sensory processing disorders can be visible already in the first year of a child’s life, and their determinants often depend on the fetal period or perinatal factors. The undertaken research was aimed at understanding sensory integration disorders in preschool children, its symptoms, conditions and consequences. The study used the method of a diagnostic survey in a group representing a selected population, which consisted of parents of preschool children aged 3-5 years. The research partially confirmed the hypotheses.
The adapted French version of the Academic and Athletic Identity Scale (AAIS-FR): Evidence of validity and reliability and relationships with sport well-being
Authors: Lefebvre du Grosriez Solène , Isoard-Gautheur Sandrine , Yukhymenko-Lescroart Mariya , Sarrazin Philippe 
Published: May 2024

Background
Effectively managing their athletic and academic projects is a major challenge for student-athletes. The salience of the identity they develop in each of these contexts can affect their well-being and is therefore an important variable to consider. Examining these mechanisms in countries and student-athlete support systems other than the United States is also important.

Aim
This study aims to both translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of a French version of the Academic and Athletic Identity Scale, the AAIS-FR, and to examine the additive and interactive relationships of the two identities with sport burnout and engagement.

Methods
Participants were 359 French student-athletes (50.42% female) who were competing at various levels (ranging from regional to international).

Results
Results from analyses using a slightly modified version of the original scale provided evidence of construct (i.e., factor structure) and concurrent (i.e., expected relationships between both identities and several correlates identified in previous work) validity, as well as reliability (i.e., internal consistency) and invariance across gender and sport competition levels of the AAIS-FR. In addition, regression analyses revealed a favourable relationship between athletic identity and sport well-being (i.e., positive with engagement and negative with burnout), no relationship between academic identity and sport well-being, and no interaction between the two identities.

Conclusion
While further research is needed to provide additional evidence for the validity of the AAIS-FR, researchers can still use this tool to measure the salience of the two identities of French-speaking student-athletes.
Factors associated with mosquito control among construction workers: A systematic review
Authors: Dapari Rahmat , Mohd Fadzil Muhammad Fahmi , Hanzir Muhammad Yazid , Mohamed Jais Jamal Sham , Safarudin Nur Fatin , Albar Adila 
Published: May 2024

Introduction
Workers in the construction industry frequently work in construction sites with numerous areas that can potentially accumulate water, such as tanks, wet cement surfaces, or water puddles. These water collection sites become ideal breeding grounds for mosquito infestation, which leads to a higher prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases, especially malaria and dengue among construction workers. Despite that numerous factors have been identified in controlling vector-borne diseases, the specific factors that influence mosquito control at construction sites have yet to be explored.

Aims
This systematic review aims to determine the factors associated with mosquito control among construction workers.

Methods
Primarily, articles related to factors associated with mosquito control among construction workers were collected from two different online databases (ScienceDirect and EBSCOhost). Two independent reviewers were assigned to screen the titles and abstracts of the collected data, stored in Microsoft Excel, against the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Afterwards, the quality of the included articles was critically assessed using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Of the 171 articles identified, 4 were included in the final review.

Results
Based on the thorough evaluation, mosquito-related knowledge, practical mosquito prevention measures, and Larval Source Management (LSM) were identified as vital factors associated with mosquito control among construction workers. The significant association between mosquito-related knowledge and control practices indicates higher knowledge linked to effective practices, particularly among female workers and those who were recently infected with malaria. Concurrently, there were notable challenges regarding sustainable preventive measures and larval control methods in construction settings.

Conclusion
Implementing effective mosquito control, including knowledge and practice on mosquito control together with vector control, is highly required to suppress the expanding mosquito population. It is recommended that employers provide continuous mosquito control education and training to their employees and reward them with incentives, while employees should comply with the guidelines set by their employers to ensure successful mosquito control and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in the construction industry.
DATA PROTECTION: A PROTEÇÃO DE DADOS REGULATÓRIOS DE MEDICAMENTOS PARA USO HUMANO
Authors: Ferreira Evangelista Katia Jane , Moro Maitê Cecília Fabbri 
Published: May 2024

Contextualização do tema: A proteção contra o uso comercial desleal de informações relativas a resultados de testes e outros dados não divulgados apresentados às autoridades regulatórias como condição para aprovar ou manter o registro para a comercialização de produtos farmacêuticos destinados ao uso humano tem sido objeto de crescente debate nos últimos anos. A proteção de dados regulatórios para produtos de uso veterinário, fertilizantes, agrotóxicos seus componentes e afins é regulada no Brasil pela Lei 10.603/02, entretanto, a falta de uma legislação voltada a medicamentos para uso humano tem fomentado a judicialização do tema, com possibilidade de divergentes interpretações. Trata-se de um instituto introduzido pelo Acordo TRIPS, no art. 39.3, que reconheceu a necessidade de proteção dos resultados de testes apresentados para a comercialização de uma nova entidade química e, diante dos recentes debates e questionamentos oriundos do fato de não existirem regras claras sobre sua tutela, é tema que necessita ser estudado e esclarecido.
Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar ao leitor uma revisão sobre a proteção de dados regulatórios para uso humano (“data protection”), esclarecendo seu escopo na ótica de sua origem a partir do art. 39.3 do Acordo TRIPS/OMC e a compreensão e abrangência de sua tutela em um contexto nacional.
Metodologia: Por meio de revisão de literatura, de comparativo com a tutela de patentes de invenção, do arcabouço legal internacional e nacional e de uma revisão de jurisprudência sobre o assunto, buscou-se compreender a tutela de “data protection” em face da previsão constitucional e infracronstitucional brasileira.
Resultados: A proteção de dados regulatórios no Brasil precisa de regulamentação, levando à conclusão de que o estabelecimento de critérios mínimos para a exclusividade dos dados não públicos de testes apresentados a órgãos governamentais beneficiarão o setor, trazendo clareza e segurança jurídica ao mercado, reduzindo os custos diretos e indiretos associados ao lançamento e manutenção de produtos farmacêuticos para uso humano no mercado brasileiro.
A BNCC e seus múltiplos sentidos: desafios na (re)criação de práticas curriculares de uma unidade federal de Educação Infantil
Authors: Weber Karine , Ferreira Caroline Foggiato , Ivo Andressa Aita , Sales Jacques Juliana 
Published: May 2024

Este artigo visa discutir os desafios encontrados para a implementação da BNCC em uma unidade de educação infantil localizada em uma instituição pública de ensino superior. A pesquisa qualitativa foi realizada através da análise do PPP da instituição e de entrevistas semiestruturadas realizadas com professoras da UEI. Os resultados demonstram o movimento que a UEI realizou para a (re)construção do PPP, observando as limitações e potencialidades da BNCC. Conclui-se que a adequação do PPP buscou valorizar o protagonismo infantil a partir de uma interpretação da BNCC, que não restringe as especificidades da Educação Infantil.
challenges en IUT information et communication : un cadre d’exploration des liens entre ressources et professionnalisation
Authors: Boucher-Petrovic Nathalie , Seurrat Aude 
Published: May 2024

À travers l’analyse des challenges en IUT information et communication (plus spécifiquement de ceux organisés par les options Information numérique dans les organisations, Publicité et Communication des organisations), cet article vise à examiner les liens entre conceptions de la professionnalisation en communication et ressources pédagogiques. Issu d’un travail mené dans le cadre de l’ANR RENOIR IUT, ce texte envisage la notion de ressource à la fois en termes de mode de production, d’activité pédagogique et d’objet valorisé et valorisant. Dans le cas des challenges, ces trois dimensions sont heuristiques : la question des modes de production permet de pointer les enjeux de la co-écriture entre enseignants et professionnels. La question des formes pédagogiques associées à ces ressources invite, quant à elle, à investir les prétentions spécifiques de l’étude de cas. Enfin, la question des modes de valorisation invite à penser les challenges, non pas uniquement en termes d’objectifs pédagogiques mais également comme vitrines institutionnelles pour les IUT qui y participent.
professionnalisation et l’auto-régulation des pratiques de marketing d’influence sur internet
Authors: Leveneur Laurence , Calandri Laurence , Mansouri Mohamed 
Published: May 2024

Contexte : le vendredi 15 octobre 2019, dans le cadre du séminaire « Commentaires numériques et organisations » organisé par l’IDETCOM, à l’Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, les étudiants du Master 2 Droit des Médias et du Master 2 Communication et Administration des Affaires Culturelles ont accueilli Monsieur Mohamed Mansouri, pour une séance dédiée au Marketing d’Influence et au rôle de l’ARPP dans sa régulation. Les propos ci-après sont le fruit d’une retranscription partielle des échanges ayant eu lieu dans ce cadre.
Harmonious learning: songs in English for ESP
Authors: Robinson Ian Michael 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The ubiquitous nature and diffusion of songs sung in English has meant that a great number of EFL and ESP students are listening to English and acquiring some notions about the language almost subconsciously. Such songs have also been incorporated into English as an L2 practice for, probably, almost as long as English has been taught as a foreign language. However, sometimes they are used as filler exercises or only as an exercise to keep the students happy. Slowly, songs have been gaining more acceptance as a valid didactic tool to be used in various moments of the general English L2 lesson and for various functions (Tegg 2018). This article reports on a project to use songs in English for Specific purposes lessons at an Italian university with students of two Master degree courses (Social Work and Social Policy; Sociology and Social Research). During the English modules, songs from various artists were specifically chosen and language-learning exercises devised around them to be used in almost every lesson for different learning objectives: these included introducing a new subject, presenting and revising grammar, learning individual words or short phrases including idiomatic expressions, as lead-ins to discussions. At the end of the course, the students completed a questionnaire aimed at eliciting their opinions about the use of songs in ESP lessons. The results indicate that the use of popular songs is an effective tool in an ESP lesson and that their inclusion can help motivate students as well as help them learn.
Sustainable language learning and ePortfolio application
Authors: Polyakova Oksana 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAdapting engineering education to a sustainable ESP (English for Special Purposes) training and competence-based education requires dedicated effort. Although active learning methodologies are commonly utilised in Higher Education institutions, there remains a need for enhanced curricular coordination and coherence. To address this, we are investigating the latest syllabus updates by introducing and verifying a valuable and student-friendly tool – an electronic portfolio in English. We view the ePortfolio as a comprehensive platform to facilitate students’ academic and professional growth, as well as their development of competences. This quasi-experimental study utilised a pre-/post-training trial design and nonrandomised control group to investigate the implementation of ePortfolios. During the diagnostic assessment, the first questionnaire allowed students to express their ideas regarding their competences, portfolio understanding, ESP and professional growth. The second was used to determine the undergraduates’ learning outcomes and perceptions after three months of training. There was a significant increase in learners’ support of several types of transversal competences, whereas some other competences appeared to be declining. This indicates that the ePortfolio tool stimulated a fresh process of self-reflection among the students. Our research focuses on examining the creation of the ePortfolio in the context of an ESP course to integrate technical students’ reflections on capacity building and advanced professional development in English.
Training attitudes of primary school foreign language teachers
Authors: Zayas-Martínez Francisco , Estrada-Chichón José Luis , Segura-Caballero Natalia 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Schooling practices founded upon the principles of Instructed Second Language Acquisition (ISLA) do not appear to have attained widespread adoption among teachers, consequently hindering the implementation of didactic measures that foster foreign language acquisition. These measures are closely entwined with the classroom climate, wherein the fundamental element often hinges upon the attitude of the teacher. For the most part, foreign language teachers are better equipped to embrace this attitude after having personally experienced it as learners themselves. To explore this matter further, the present study adopts a mixed-methods research design to gather insights from participants (n = 74) who attended the Didactics of Foreign Language in Primary Education – German course within the Bachelor Degree in Primary Education at the University of Cádiz (Spain) during the last nine editions; that is, from 2014/15 to 2022/23. The research findings reveal a near-unanimous consensus among all participants, regardless of nationality, teaching experience, or age, on the influential role of a classroom climate in shaping their teaching attitude. Based on the results, pre-service foreign language teachers must be allowed to acquaint themselves with effective didactic measures, together with a well-defined classroom climate wherein the significance of teaching attitude is accordingly recognized as one of the most influential factors in motivating learners.
Exploring EFL instructors’ perceptions, conceptual awareness, and actual practices about gamification: an exploratory case study in a Turkish state university
Authors: Taşkara Kübra , Ekmekçi Emrah 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This study explores Turkish Higher Education EFL instructors’ perceptions and awareness of ‘gamification’, along with their practices of integrating it into the classroom. Through in-depth interviews with 6 instructors, the research reveals accurate conceptual understanding and alignment between instructors’ knowledge and actual gamification practices. The findings highlight positive attitudes tow1ards gamification, supporting its application across education levels and language skills, despite potential time and curriculum constraints. The study suggests valuable insights for curriculum developers and educators regarding the applicability and effectiveness of gamification in L2 teaching.