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Whole‐process and multi‐stakeholder‐based solid waste management framework construction for industrial parks: Toward circular economy development
Authors: Shu Chang , Feng Zeshi , Liang Chao , Guo Jin , Xu Feng , Tian Jinping , Chen Lujun 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe intensive generation of industrial solid waste (ISW) in industrial parks poses a severe threat to the water and soil environment. To address the lack of system‐level guidance strategies for ISW management (ISWM), the paper proposes a systematic ISWM framework within the context of the circular economy principle and applies it to a prominent eco‐industrial park in China. This framework is founded on the metabolic characteristics of the entire ISW process, supported by multi‐stakeholder cooperation, and guaranteed by a shareable information platform and infrastructure. A holistic ISW flow analytical process is introduced to facilitate the implementation of this framework. In the case study, a high‐resolution inventory of ISW is established by 157 enterprises in 2021, covering 116 types of general ISW and 61 types of hazardous waste (HW). By integrating material flow analysis, questionnaires, and interviews, this study quantitatively reveals the underperformance of mini‐scale HW recycling, with a recycling rate of 5.6% in 2021, well below the park‐wide rate of 50.8%. Collaborative inboundary and transboundary disposal emerges as a crucial direction for ISWM, with over 80% of ISW being disposed of outside the park. Following the implementation of circular economy strategies guided by the management framework, notable improvements are observed, including a 26.5% increase in the recycling rate of mini‐scale HW and a 13.5% increase in the proportion of disposal outside Beijing. To foster sustainable ISWM, this study recommends enhancing the decentralized infrastructure of collection–storage–transportation integration for mini‐scale ISW in industrial parks. The developed management framework provides valuable insights and guidance for park‐specific ISWM strategies.
Evaluation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciensTV‐17C as a potential biocontrol agent for controlling postharvest Penicillium digitatum on orange
Authors: Avan Meltem , Albastawisi Eslam Mohamed , Levent Yağmur Doğa , İşlek Sevgi , Kotan Recep 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPostharvest diseases in fruits result in significant losses in the agricultural sector. Among these, green mould, caused by Penicillium digitatum, poses a considerable threat to citrus fruits. This study evaluated the potential of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain TV‐17C as a biological control agent for managing green mould in oranges. Various concentrations of TV‐17C in aqueous suspension were applied to naturally infected orange fruits in the packinghouse at two locations (Hatay and Mersin provinces), while the chemical fungicide fludioxonil 230 SC served as a positive control. The application of B. amyloliquefaciens TV‐17C at the dosage of 250 mL 100 L−1 reduced green mould incidence by 90.3% and 89.8% in Hatay and Mersin provinces, respectively. Similarly, fludioxonil 230 SC displayed an efficacy of 91.4% in reducing disease incidence. In summary, this study underscores the potential of B. amyloliquefaciens TV‐17C as an efficient biocontrol agent against green mould in oranges. Moreover, a positive correlation between higher concentrations and enhanced efficacy was evident. These findings hold promise for the adoption of sustainable disease management practices in the postharvest citrus industry.
Association of endogenous sex hormone levels with tooth loss due to periodontitis in men and post‐menopausal women: The multi‐ethnic study of atherosclerosis
Authors: Doughan Maria , Chehab Omar , Doughan Bassel , Lima Joao A. C. , Michos Erin D. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractAimTo investigate the association between endogenous sex hormone levels and history of tooth loss related to periodontitis in healthy middle‐aged to older men and post‐menopausal women.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study included 5649 participants aged 45–84 (mean age, 63 ± 10 years) from the Multi‐Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis cohort who had sex hormone levels measured and answered a questionnaire regarding perceived periodontal status at exam 1. Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine the association of sex hormones (exposure) with history of tooth loss (outcome), stratified by sex.ResultsAmong post‐menopausal women, higher free testosterone (per 1SD) was associated with a greater prevalence of tooth loss [OR 1.49 (95% CI, 1.08–2.05)], whereas higher sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) was associated with a lower prevalence of tooth loss [OR 0.74 (0.58–0.94)], after adjustment for cardiometabolic risk factors and reproductive factors. In men, higher free testosterone and lower SHBG were associated with a lower prevalent probability of tooth loss in unadjusted analysis, but these associations lost significance after covariate adjustment.ConclusionA higher androgenic sex hormone profile in post‐menopausal women (i.e., increased free testosterone, lower SHBG) was associated with an increased prevalence of tooth loss, after adjusting cardiometabolic risk factors. No such association was found in men. These findings suggest that sex hormones may influence or serve as a marker for periodontal health.
Law libraries, copyright and digital lending
Authors: Chaturvedi Aishwarya 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe article titled “Law Libraries, Copyright and Digital Lending” aims to bring to the fore copyright issues related with digital lending by law libraries and is a comparative study of the copyright law of India and the United States. Accordingly, this piece will analyze the situation in two jurisdictions—India and the United States to understand the facilitation of digital lending by law libraries, particularly during the COVID‐19 pandemic. It will look at some key concepts such as publication, distribution, reproduction, controlled digital lending, fair use, fair dealing, public interest, exhaustion, and copyright infringement. To understand the practice of digital lending by law libraries in India and controlled digital lending in the United States the author interviewed a few librarians from both countries and learnt about the challenges faced by librarians to facilitate digital lending. The author also learnt that while librarians in the United States practice controlled digital lending, librarians in India do not; they practice only digital lending. Testimonies of librarians and analysis of the present law and precedents in India and the United States led the author to understand that there is no concrete law on digital lending by law libraries at present in the two jurisdictions. Accordingly, this article discusses the utility and necessity of digital lending by law libraries in the present times, as also that of controlled digital lending.
Retrieval Practice “in the Wild”: Teachers' Reported Use of Retrieval Practice in the Classroom
Authors: Bates Gareth , Shea James 
Published: June 2024

AbstractRetrieval practice has been shown to be an effective and efficient way to enhance learning and which has led researchers to call for retrieval practice to be part of teachers' regular repertoire of activities within a classroom. Recent policy changes in England have seen retrieval practice being encouraged and emphasized as a strategy that teachers should use in their practice. However, much of the research to support this has been conducted under controlled studies both in laboratory and classroom settings. Therefore, in the present study, we report on how teachers in England are implementing retrieval practice “in the wild”—in their classrooms outside of a controlled study. Findings indicate that teachers are using retrieval practice regularly in the classroom, even if it is not part of a mandatory school policy, with quizzes and short answer questions being the most reported format used. Additionally, teachers are motivated to use retrieval practice beyond the direct benefit of the testing effect.
Comparison of water and terrestrial jumping in natural and robotic insects
Authors: Koh Je‐Sung , Baek Sang‐Min , Kim Baekgyeom , Cho Kyu‐Jin , Kim Ho‐Young 
Published: June 2024

AbstractJumping requires high actuation power for achieving high speed in a short time. Especially, organisms and robots at the insect scale jump in order to overcome size limits on the speed of locomotion. As small jumpers suffer from intrinsically small power output, efficient jumpers have devised various ingenuous schemes to amplify their power release. Furthermore, semi‐aquatic jumpers have adopted specialized techniques to fully exploit the reaction from water. We review jumping mechanisms of natural and robotic insects that jump on the ground and the surface of water, and compare the performance depending on their scale. We find a general trend that jumping creatures maximize jumping speed by unique mechanisms that manage acceleration, force, and takeoff duration under the constraints mainly associated with their size, shape, and substrate.
Exploring the Importance and Performance Priorities of Older Adults With a User‐Centred Approach to Create a Fall‐Free Bathroom
Authors: Afacan Yasemin , Barshan Billur 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundFall hazards in bathroom spaces constitute one of the most critical issues in the daily lives of older adults. Bathroom falls are somewhat different and constrained in nature than those in other parts of a home environment.ObjectivesThis study aimed to adopt a user‐centred approach to explore older adults' general bathroom needs, with a specific focus on showers and bathtubs as the designated activity area.MethodsThe authors employed an extended importance–performance analysis (IPA) with a mixed‐method research design. Three hundred and eleven older adults participated in a face‐to‐face IPA questionnaire for the quantitative phase of the study. The authors gathered the qualitative data through open‐ended questions from 59 older adults.ResultsThe authors found positive correlation between older adults' attitudes towards an older‐friendly bathroom and the potential for their bathrooms to be fall‐free. The IPA calculations identify three key items with higher ratings in both importance and performance: The presence of appropriate artificial lighting, efficient mechanical ventilation and an accessible inside towel rail. Thematic analysis yields four themes: comfort, ease of access, error‐proof design and emergency management.ConclusionsThe IPA calculations and thematic analysis confirm that older adults' rankings of importance and performance and their corresponding priority levels within the overarching themes indicate the need for these aspects to perform well and justify ongoing investments. The study concludes that addressing fall prevention requires not only designing specific solutions but also utilising appropriate technology in bathing and toileting activities.Implications for PracticePractitioners in geriatric and gerontological nursing, design, architecture and health care can use the importance and performance priority levels of older adults to guide the development and implementation of fall‐free bathroom design. Policymakers can leverage the insights from this research to inform guidelines and regulations related to building codes, accessibility standards and healthcare policies.
A Novel Infrapatellar Fat Pad Preservation Technique in Total Knee Arthroplasty Reduced Postoperative Pain and Wound Complications
Authors: Zhang Chaofan , Zhang Zeyu , Lin Yunzhi , Xin Yishan , Li Hongyan , Lin Yiming , Huang Ying , Yang Ye , Bai Guochang , Huang Zida , Fang Xinyu , Li Wenbo , Zhang Wenming 
Published: June 2024

ObjectiveThe management of the infrapatellar fat pad (IPFP) during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate a novel IPFP preservation technique—“the medially pedicled IPFP flap”—for reducing postoperative pain, wound complications, and improving functional recovery after TKA.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on TKA cases at our institution from 2018 to 2021, including those with IPFP preservation (medially pedicled flap) versus IPFP complete resection. Patient demographics, perioperative parameters (blood loss, operative time, length of hospital stay, visual analogue scale [VAS] score, white cell count [WBC], C‐reactive protein [CRP], erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR], and wound oozing), and postoperative follow‐up data (VAS, Knee Society [KSS], or Knee Society functional assessment [KSFA] scores) were compared between groups. Independent sample t‐tests were used to compare continuous data and chi‐squared tests were used to compare categorical data between groups.ResultsSix hundred thirty patients were included, with 278 in the medial pedicled IPFP flap group (preservation group) and 352 in the IPFP resection group (resection group). The operative time was significantly shorter in the preservation versus resection group (125.5 ± 23.2 vs 130.3 ± 28.7 mins, p = 0.03), as was the length of hospital stay (8.4 ± 2.7 vs 9.2 ± 2.3 days, p < 0.01). Regarding pain, the preservation group had significantly lower VAS scores on postoperative day 2 (2.0 ± 0.8 vs 2.4 ± 1.2, p < 0.001) and day 3 (1.5 ± 0.5 vs 1.8 ± 1.0, p < 0.001). CRP and ESR levels on postoperative day 5 were also significantly lower in the preservation group. Wound oozing rates were significantly lower in the preservation versus resection group (0.7% vs 2.8%, p = 0.04). No significant differences existed in VAS, KSS, or KSFA scores at the last follow‐up.ConclusionThe novel IPFP preservation technique significantly improved surgical exposure, shortened operative time and length of hospital stay. It also reduced wound pain and oozing compared to IPFP resection.
Effect of black cloth ointment on hypertrophic scar formation: An investigation using integrated network pharmacology and animal assay
Authors: Guo Qin , Ji Jin , Chen Fang , Shi Jianxin , Liu Huaxu , Zhu Changle 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBackgroundHypertrophic scars (HS) are a common disfiguring condition in daily clinical encounters which brings a lot of anxieties and concerns to patients, but the treatment options of HS are limited. Black cloth ointment (BCO), as a cosmetic ointment applicable to facial scars, has shown promising therapeutic effects for facial scarring. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects remain unclear.Material and methodsNetwork pharmacology was first applied to analyze the major active components of BCO and the related signaling pathways. Subsequently, rabbit ear scar model was successfully established to determine the pharmacological effects of BCO and its active component β‐elemene on HS. Finally, the molecular mechanism of BCO and β‐elemene was analyzed by Western blot.ResultsThrough the network pharmacology, it showed that β‐elemene was the main active ingredient of BCO, and it could significantly improve the pathological structure of HS and reduce collagen deposition. BCO and β‐elemene could increase the expression of ER stress‐related markers and promote the increase of apoptotic proteins in the Western blot experiment and induce the apoptosis of myofibroblasts.ConclusionsOur findings indicate that the material basis for the scar‐improving effects of the BCO is β‐elemene, and cellular apoptosis is the key mechanism through which the BCO and β‐elemene exert their effects.
Genetic causal relationship between gut microbiota and basal cell carcinoma: A two‐sample mendelian randomization study
Authors: Luo Pan , Gao Dejin , Zhang Qingguo 
Published: June 2024

AbstractObjectiveResearch has previously established connections between the intestinal microbiome and the progression of some cancers. However, there is a noticeable gap in the literature in regard to using Mendelian randomisation (MR) to delve into potential causal relationships between the gut microbiota (GM) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Therefore, the purpose of our study was to use MR to explore the causal relationship between four kinds of GM (Bacteroides, Streptococcus, Proteobacteria and Lachnospiraceae) and BCC.MethodsWe used genome‐wide association study (GWAS) data and MR to explore the causal relationship between four kinds of GM and BCC. This study primarily employed the random effect inverse variance weighted (IVW) model for analysis, as complemented by additional methods including the simple mode, weighted median, weighted mode and MR‒Egger methods. We used heterogeneity and horizontal multiplicity to judge the reliability of each analysis. MR‐PRESSO was mainly used to detect and correct outliers.ResultsThe random‐effects IVW results showed that Bacteroides (OR = 0.936, 95% CI = 0.787–1.113, p = 0.455), Streptococcus (OR = 0.974, 95% CI = 0.875–1.083, p = 0.629), Proteobacteria (OR = 1.113, 95% CI = 0.977–1.267, p = 0.106) and Lachnospiraceae (OR = 1.027, 95% CI = 0.899–1.173, p = 0.688) had no genetic causal relationship with BCC. All analyses revealed no horizontal pleiotropy, heterogeneity or outliers.ConclusionWe found that Bacteroides, Streptococcus, Proteobacteria and Lachnospiraceae do not increase the incidence of BCC at the genetic level, which provides new insight for the study of GM and BCC.
Effectiveness of Percutaneous Needle Electrolysis to Reduce Pain in Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Authors: Ferreira Matheus Hissa Lourenço , Araujo Guilherme Augusto Santos , De-La-Cruz-Torres Blanca 
Published: June 2024

Context: Tendon injuries are common disorders in both workers and athletes, potentially impacting performance in both conditions. This is why the search for effective treatments is continuing.
Objective(s): The objective of this study was to analyze whether the ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis technique may be considered a procedure to reduce pain caused by tendinosis.
Evidence Acquisition: The search strategy included the PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, SciELO, and ScienceDirect up to the date of February 25, 2024. Randomized clinical trials that assessed pain caused by tendinosis using the Visual Analog Scale and Numeric Rating Scale were included. The studies were evaluated for quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2, and the evidence strength was assessed by the GRADEpro GDT.
Evidence Synthesis: Out of the 534 studies found, 8 were included in the review. A random-effects meta-analysis and standardized mean differences (SMD) were conducted. The ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis proved to be effective in reducing pain caused by tendinosis in the overall outcome (SMD = −0.97; 95% CI, −1.26 to −0.68; I

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= 58%; low certainty of evidence) and in the short-term (SMD = −0.83, 95% CI, −1.29 to −0.38; I

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= 65%; low certainty of evidence), midterm (SMD = −1.28; 95% CI, −1.65 to −0.91; I

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= 0%; moderate certainty of evidence), and long-term (SMD = −0.94; 95% CI, −1.62 to −0.26; I

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= 71%; low certainty of evidence) subgroups.
Conclusion(s): The application of the ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis technique for reducing pain caused by tendinosis appears to be effective. However, due to the heterogeneity found (partially explained), more studies are needed to define the appropriate dosimetry, specific populations that may benefit more from the technique, and possible adverse events.
Educational inequalities and self-reported health among men and women aged 18–49 years in Yangon Region, Myanmar: analysis of a population-based, cross-sectional study
Authors: Baek Sel Ki , Aye Win Thuzar , Htet Aung Soe , Stigum Hein , Gopinathan Unni , Bjertness Espen 
Published: June 2024

ObjectivesTo estimate the prevalence of good self-reported health (SRH) in subpopulations based on the social determinants of health and to investigate the association between education (measured in years of schooling) and good SRH among men and women aged 18–49 years in Yangon Region, Myanmar.DesignAnalysis of data from a population-based, cross-sectional study conducted in Yangon, Myanmar, from October to November 2016. A multistage sampling procedure was employed, and structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with standardised questions adapted from the Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey. Prevalence ratios (PRs) with 95% CIs were estimated using Poisson regression analyses by sex.SettingUrban and rural areas of Yangon Region, Myanmar.ParticipantsThe sample included 2,506 participants (91.8% response rate) aged 18–49 years and excluded nuns, monks, soldiers, institutionalised people and individuals deemed too ill physically and/or mentally to participate.ResultsThe prevalence of good SRH was 61.2% (95% CI 59.3 to 63.1), with higher rates among men (72.0%, 95% CI 69.3 to 74.5), younger individuals (69.2%, 95% CI 66.2 to 72.1), urban residents (63.6%, 95% CI 60.8 to 66.3), extended family dwellers (66.6%, 95% CI 63.7 to 69.4) and those with a higher level of education (66.0%, 95% CI 61.3 to 70.5). After adjusting for confounders (age and area of residence), the association between years of schooling and SRH (PR) was 1.01 (95% CI 1.01 to 1.02, p=0.002) in men and 1.01 (95% CI 0.99 to 1.02, p=0.415) in women.ConclusionsGood SRH was more prevalent among men than among women. Additionally, a 1-year increase in education was associated with a 1% increase in the prevalence of good SRH among men, whereas the association was not statistically significant among women. In order to enhance the educational benefits of health in Myanmar, we recommend a higher focus on the length of education and addressing gender inequalities in wage return from education.
Risk of hand and forearm conditions due to vibrating hand-held tools exposure: a retrospective cohort study from Sweden
Authors: Zimmerman Malin , Nilsson Peter , Rydberg Mattias , Dahlin Lars 
Published: June 2024

ObjectivesThe occurrence of hand and forearm disorders related to vibration exposure, adjusted for relevant background factors, is scarcely reported. We analysed the prevalence of such conditions in a large population cohort, stratified by sex, and associations with exposure to vibrating hand-held tools.DesignThis is a retrospective cohort study.SettingIndividuals in the Malmö Diet and Cancer Study cohort (MDCS; inclusion 1991–1996; followed until 2018) were asked, ‘does your work involve working with vibrating hand-held tools?’ (response: ‘not at all’, ‘some’ and ‘much’). Data were cross-linked with national registers to identify treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), ulnar nerve entrapment (UNE), Dupuytren’s disease, trigger finger or first carpometacarpal joint (CMC-1) osteoarthritis (OA). Cox regression models, unadjusted and adjusted (age, sex, prevalent diabetes, smoking, hypertension and alcohol consumption), were performed to analyse the effects of reported vibration exposure.ParticipantsIndividuals in the MDCS who had answered the questionnaire on vibration exposure (14 342 out of the originally 30 446 individuals in MDCS) were included in the study.ResultsIn total, 12 220/14 342 individuals (76%) reported ‘no’ exposure, 1392/14 342 (9%) ‘some’ and 730/14 342 (5%) ‘much’ exposure to vibrating hand-held tools. In men, ‘much’ exposure was independently associated with CTS (HR 1.71 (95% CI 1.11 to 2.62)) and UNE (HR 2.42 (95% CI 1.15 to 5.07)). ‘Some’ exposure was independently associated with UNE in men (HR 2.10 (95% CI 1.12 to 3.95)). ‘Much’ exposure was independently associated with trigger finger in women (HR 2.73 (95% CI 1.49 to 4.99)). We found no effect of vibration exposure on Dupuytren’s disease or CMC-1 OA. ‘Much’ vibration exposure predicted any hand and forearm diagnosis in men (HR 1.44 (95% CI 1.08 to 1.80)), but not in women.ConclusionsVibration exposure by hand-held tools increases the risk of developing CTS and UNE and any common hand and forearm conditions in men, whereas women only risk trigger finger and CMC-1 OA. Adjustment for relevant confounders in vibration exposure is crucial.