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Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the lacrimal gland: A case report and literature review
Authors: Zhong Qin , Yan Yu , Li ShuangLe 
Published: May 2024

Rationale:
The most common subtype of primary lymphoma of the ocular adnexa is the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) subtype. MALT lymphoma of the lacrimal gland is relatively rare among the lacrimal gland tumors, and the early clinical symptoms are atypical, which can easily lead to misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis. Here, we report a case of MALT lymphoma of the lacrimal gland and explore its clinical manifestations, pathological characteristics, management, and pathogenesis, with the aim of helping clinicians gain an in-depth understanding of ocular adnexal MALT lymphoma.

Patient concerns:
A 60-year-old man presented to our hospital with proptosis and diplopia. The right eye deviated and shifted toward the lower part of the nose.

Diagnosis:
Orbital enhanced magnetic resonance imaging suggested a mass with a maximum cross-section of 3.2 × 2.1 cm. T1 weighted image was isointense, and the enhancement was more uniform and obvious.

Interventions:
The right orbital mass was treated surgically, and the final pathology report was MALT lymphoma. After the pathological report was released, the patient was transferred to the hematology department for further diagnosis and no further treatment was given eventually.

Outcomes:
Seven months later, the patient did not complain of discomfort. Whole-body positron emission tomography-computed tomography, superficial lymph node examination and orbital magnetic resonance imaging revealed no abnormal changes.

Lessons:
The clinical manifestations of MALT lymphoma are heterogeneous. Imaging examination is important for assessing the size of the tumor and its relationship with adjacent tissues. Postoperative pathological examination may provide further evidence for the evaluation of the patient’s surgical efficacy and prognosis. Management of MALT lymphoma of the lacrimal gland requires a multidisciplinary approach involving ophthalmologists, hematologists, and radiotherapists.
Primary central nervous system angiitis: a case report
Authors: Zeer Zahraa M. M. , Arda Yasmin N. A. , Abu Salim Hasan , Abbas Mohammad M. 
Published: May 2024

Introduction:
Primary central nervous system angiitis is a rare idiopathic vasculitis that is limited to the central nervous system. It has a wide range of clinical presentations that can mimic other vasculopathies.

Case presentation:
A 24-year-old female patient presents with various non-specific neurological complaints in a progressive course. After a challenging diagnostic work-up, she was diagnosed by tissue biopsy to have primary central nervous system angiitis.

Discussion:
Although primary central nervous system angiitis has been reported increasingly recently, its pathogenesis is still unknown, and its diagnosis is still very challenging. No universal criteria have been adopted, and there is no laboratory test or imaging modality with sufficient sensitivity and specificity to confirm the diagnosis and exclude other mimickers.

Conclusion:
To prevent misdiagnosis, clinicians treating patients with suspected primary central nervous system angiitis should be aware of its differentials.
Artificial intelligence–enabled care equipment
Authors: Wang Weixuan , Li Dan , Wu Junhui 
Published: May 2024

AbstractWith the aging of China’s population and changes in the disease spectrum of older adults, China will face a multitude of age-related health issues and, in turn, demand for medical care services. Artificial Intelligence (AI) care equipment has become an effective means of addressing imbalances between the supply of and demand for medical care services. AI care equipment can provide intelligent, precise and personalized care services for the elderly, the core of which is to analyze the data generated during the use of care equipment and provide real-time feedback. Common AI care equipment includes mobility aid devices, bathing aid devices, smart wearable devices, and care robots. AI care equipment can not only help older adults and other users with daily living assistance and rehabilitation, but also disease prevention, environmental risk factor screening as well as emotional communication and psychological support. The technical, social and market dilemmas faced by AI care equipment will be solved through the establishment of industry standards, the formulation of laws and regulations, and the strengthening of talent training. Our goal is to promote the popularity and development of AI care equipment, and to address the shortage of care resources brought about by the aging population.
Recommendations on Robotic Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. The Paris Jury-Based Consensus Conference
Authors: Hobeika Christian , Pfister Matthias , Geller David , Tsung Allan , Chan Albert , Troisi Roberto Ivan , Rela Mohamed , Di Benedetto Fabrizio , Sucandy Iswanto , Nagakawa Yuichi , Walsh R. Matthew , Kooby David , Barkun Jeffrey , Soubrane Olivier , Clavien Pierre-Alain ,   on behalf of the ROBOT4HPB consensus group
Published: May 2024

Objective:
To establish the first consensus guidelines on the safety and indications of robotics in Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary (HPB) surgery. The secondary aim was to identify priorities for future research.

Background:
HPB robotic surgery is reaching the IDEAL 2b exploration phase for innovative technology. An objective assessment endorsed by the HPB community is timely and needed.

Methods:
The ROBOT4HPB conference developed consensus guidelines using the Zurich-Danish model. An impartial and multidisciplinary jury produced unbiased guidelines based on the work of 10 expert panels answering predefined key questions and considering the best-quality evidence retrieved after a systematic review. The recommendations conformed with the GRADE and SIGN50 methodologies.

Results:
Sixty-four experts from 20 countries considered 285 studies, and the conference included an audience of 220 attendees. The jury (n=10) produced recommendations or statements covering 5 sections of robotic HPB surgery: technology, training and expertise, outcome assessment, and liver and pancreatic procedures. The recommendations supported the feasibility of robotics for most HPB procedures and its potential value in extending minimally invasive indications, emphasizing, however, the importance of expertise to ensure safety. The concept of expertise was defined broadly, encompassing requirements for credentialing HPB robotics at a given center. The jury prioritized relevant questions for future trials and emphasized the need for prospective registries, including validated outcome metrics for the forthcoming assessment of HPB robotics.

Conclusions:
The ROBOT4HPB consensus represents a collaborative and multidisciplinary initiative, defining state-of-the-art expertise in HPB robotics procedures. It produced the first guidelines to encourage their safe use and promotion.
Timing to surgery in elderly patients with small bowel obstruction: An insight on frailty
Authors: Li Renxi , Quintana Megan T. , Lee Juliet , Sarani Babak , Kartiko Susan 
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND
Small bowel obstruction (SBO) frequently necessitates emergency surgical intervention. The impact of frailty and age on operative outcomes is uncertain. This study evaluated postoperative outcomes of SBO surgery based on patient’s age and frailty and explore the optimal timing to operation in elderly and/or frail patients.

METHODS
Patients who underwent SBO surgery were identified in American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database 2005 to 2021. Patients aged ≥65 years were defined as elderly. Patients with 5-Factor Modified Frailty Index≥2 were defined as frail. Multivariable logistic regression was used to compare 30-day postoperative outcomes between elderly frail versus nonfrail patients, as well as between nonfrail young versus elderly patients.

RESULTS
There were 49,344 patients who had SBO surgery, with 7,089 (14.37%) patients classified as elderly frail, 17,821 (36.12%) as elderly nonfrail, and 21,849 (44.28%) as young nonfrail. Elderly frail patients had higher mortality (adjusted odds ratio, 1.541; p < 0.01) and postoperative complications compared with their elderly nonfrail counterparts; these patients also had longer wait until definitive operation (p < 0.01). Among nonfrail patients, when compared with young patients, the elderly had higher mortality (adjusted odds ratio, 2.388; p < 0.01) and complications, and longer time to operation (p < 0.01). In elderly nonfrail patients, a higher mortality was observed when surgery was postponed after 2 days. Mortality risk for frail elderly patients is heightened from their already higher baseline when surgery is delayed after 4 days.

CONCLUSION
When SBO surgery is postponed for more than 2 days, elderly nonfrail patients have an increased mortality risk. Consequently, upon admission, these patients should be placed under a nasogastric tube and undergo an initial gastrograffin challenge. If there is no contrast in colon, they should be operated on within 2 days. Conversely, elderly frail patients with SBO have a higher mortality risk when surgery is delayed beyond 4 days. Thus, following the same scheme, they should be operated on before 4 days if gastrograffin challenge fails.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
Therapeutic/Care Management; Level III.
Effect of Telemedicine Support for Intraoperative Anaesthesia Care on Postoperative Outcomes: The TECTONICS Randomised Clinical Trial
Authors: King Christopher R , Fritz Bradley A. , Gregory Stephen H. , Budelier Thaddeus P. , Ben Abdallah Arbi , Kronzer Alex , Helsten Daniel L. , Torres Brian , McKinnon Sherry L. , Tripathi Sandhya , Abdelhack Mohamed , Goswami Shreya , de Oca Arianna Montes , Mehta Divya , Valdez Miguel A. , Karanikolas Evangelos , Higo Omokhaye , Kerby Paul , Henrichs Bernadette , Wildes Troy S. , Politi Mary C. , Abraham Joanna , Avidan Michael S. , Kannampallil Thomas ,   the ACTFAST collaborator group
Published: May 2024

AbstractBackgroundNovel applications of telemedicine can improve care quality and patient outcomes. Telemedicine for intraoperative decision support has not been rigorously studied.MethodsThis single centre randomised clinical trial (RCT,clinicaltrials.govNCT03923699) of unselected adult surgical patients was conducted between 2019-07-01 and 2023-01-31. Patients received usual-care or decision support from a telemedicine service, the Anesthesiology Control Tower (ACT). The ACT provided real-time recommendations to intraoperative anaesthesia clinicians based on case reviews and physiologic alerts. ORs were randomised 1:1. Co-primary outcomes of 30-day all-cause mortality, respiratory failure, acute kidney injury (AKI), and delirium in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) were analysed as intention-to-treat.ResultsThe trial completed with 71927 surgeries (35302 ACT; 36625 usual care). The ACT performed 11812 case reviews and communicated alerts regarding 2044 intervention-group patients. There was no significant effect of the ACT vs. usual care on 30-day mortality [630/35302 (1.8%) vs 649/36625 (1.8%), RR 1.01 (95% CI 0.87 to 1.16), p=0.98], respiratory failure [1071/33996 (3.2%) vs 1130/35236 (3.2%), RR 0.98 (95% CI 0.88 to 1.09), p=0.98], AKI [2316/33251 (7.0%) vs 2432/34441 (7.1%), RR 0.99 (95% CI 0.92 to 1.06), p=0.98] or delirium [1264/3873 (32.6%) vs 1298/4044 (32.1%), RR 1.02 (95% CI 0.94 to 1.10), p=0.98]. There were no significant differences in secondary outcomes or sensitivity analyses.ConclusionsIn this large RCT of intraoperative telemedicine decision support using real-time alerts and case reviews, we found no significant differences in postoperative outcomes. Large-scale intraoperative telemedicine is feasible, and we suggest avenues where it may be more impactful.
Strength of low-frequency EEG phase entrainment to external stimuli is associated with fluctuations in the brain’s internal state
Authors: Mäki-Marttunen Verónica , Velinov Alexandra , Nieuwenhuis Sander 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe brain attends to environmental rhythms by aligning the phase of internal oscillations. However, the factors underlying fluctuations in the strength of this phase entrainment remain largely unknown. In the present study we examined whether the strength of low-frequency EEG phase entrainment to rhythmic stimulus sequences varied with pupil size and posterior alpha-band power, thought to reflect arousal level and excitability of posterior cortical brain areas, respectively. We recorded pupil size and scalp EEG while participants carried out an intermodal selective attention task, in which they were instructed to attend to a rhythmic sequence of visual or auditory stimuli and ignore the other perceptual modality. As expected, intertrial phase coherence (ITC), a measure of entrainment strength, was larger for the task-relevant than for the task-irrelevant modality. Across the experiment, pupil size and posterior alpha power were strongly linked with each other. Interestingly, ITC tracked both variables: larger pupil size was associated with a selective increase in entrainment to the task-relevant stimulus sequence, whereas larger posterior alpha power was associated with adecreasein phase entrainment to both the task-relevant and task-irrelevant stimulus sequences. Exploratory analyses showed that a temporal relation between ITC and posterior alpha power emerged in the time periods around pupil maxima and pupil minima. These results indicate that endogenous sources contribute distinctly to the fluctuations of EEG phase entrainment.Significance statementFluctuations in cortical state powerfully shape the perception of external stimuli. Understanding the physiological signatures of cortical state fluctuations is crucial to understand how the brain selectively attends and switches between internal and external content. Here we studied how two signatures of attentional state, pupil-linked arousal and power in the alpha band, shape the entrainment of brain activity to low-frequency rhythmic stimuli. Our results reveal common and dissociable influences of these signatures at slow time scales. Furthermore, measuring and including pupil size and posterior alpha power as covariates in statistical models can help increase statistical power in studies focusing on EEG phase entrainment. Our study provides new evidence on a direct influence of cortical state on the perception of rhythmic stimuli.
Wakefield generation in hydrogen and lithium plasmas at FACET-II: Diagnostics and first beam-plasma interaction results
Authors: Storey D. , Zhang C. , San Miguel Claveria P. , Cao G. J. , Adli E. , Alsberg L. , Ariniello R. , Clarke C. , Corde S. , Dalichaouch T. N. , Doss C. E. , Ekerfelt H. , Emma C. , Gerstmayr E. , Gessner S. , Gilljohann M. , Hast C. , Knetsch A. , Lee V. , Litos M. , Loney R. , Marsh K. A. , Matheron A. , Mori W. B. , Nie Z. , O’Shea B. , Parker M. , White G. , Yocky G. , Zakharova V. , Hogan M. J. , Joshi C. 
Published: May 2024

Plasma wakefield acceleration provides ultrahigh acceleration gradients of tens of GeV/m, providing a novel path toward efficient, compact, TeV-scale linear colliders, and high brightness free electron lasers. Critical to the success of these applications is demonstrating simultaneously high gradient acceleration, high energy transfer efficiency, and preservation of emittance, charge, and energy spread. Experiments at the FACET-II National User Facility at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory aim to achieve all of these milestones in a single-stage plasma wakefield accelerator, providing a 10 GeV energy gain in a <1  m plasma with high energy transfer efficiency. Such a demonstration depends critically on diagnostics able to measure emittance with mm mrad accuracy, energy spectra to determine both percent level energy spread, and broadband energy gain and loss, incoming longitudinal phase space, and matching dynamics. This paper discusses the experimental setup at FACET-II, including the incoming beam parameters from the FACET-II linac, plasma sources, and diagnostics developed to meet this challenge. Initial progress on the generation of beam ionized wakes in meter-scale hydrogen gas is discussed as well as commissioning of the plasma sources and diagnostics.

Published by the American Physical Society
2024
Stimulation of construction industry output through enhanced efficiency of Indian residential real estate sector
Authors: Krishnamurthy Apoorva Dandinashivara , Mahesh Gangadhar 
Published: May 2024

PurposeIn the context of an absence of studies examining the interrelationship between Indian construction industry and residential real estate sector, the study aims to develop and test a conceptual framework to stimulate construction industry through optimisation of housing market in India. The developed conceptual framework lays down a blueprint to assess the interaction between construction industry and housing market in other countries.Design/methodology/approachMeans of stimulation of construction industry by residential real estate sector were identified. Housing market was examined to identify factors constituting consumer-centric delivery and consumer-empowered demand. Supply side of housing market was probed to identify underlying factors stifling housing delivery. The identified factors were put together to form the conceptual framework. A questionnaire was developed and administered to the delivery-side stakeholders of housing market.FindingsThe study demonstrates significant correlations between real estate investment-led construction industry output stimulation and consumer-centric residential real estate delivery. The deterrents to consumer-centric housing delivery have been ascertained to be having an impact on time, cost and scope of housing projects. Significant correlations have been ascertained between the deterrents. On the demand-side, skills, awareness and engagement of consumers are strongly correlated with each other. Affordability of housing is rightfully correlated with all the three means of stimulation of construction industry output.Originality/valueSpecific to the Indian context, the study presents and validates a novel conceptual framework aimed at stimulation of construction industry output through interventions in housing market.
Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on continuance usage of electronic tax declaration platforms: extending classical UTAUT model
Authors: Al-Okaily Manaf 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
Investigating antecedents that may affect the usage of electronic tax declaration platforms is not a new research topic. Nevertheless, investigating the antecedents that affect the continuance usage of these platforms beyond the COVID-19 pandemic is a relatively new research trend. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to investigate the antecedent factors that directly influence electronic tax declaration platforms’ continuance usage in the post-pandemic era by integrating the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use Technology Model with other related factors.

Design/methodology/approach
To achieve the main purpose of the study, an online questionnaire was used to gather data from 231 Jordanian taxpayers.

Findings
The findings revealed the positive and significant effects of performance expectancy, social influence, knowledge and trust in e-government services on continuance usage of electronic tax declaration platforms. Contrary to what is expected, effort expectancy is insignificant, and hence the related hypothesis (H2) was rejected.

Originality/value
The findings of current research provided theoretical and practical implications by using a well-established theoretical lens to investigate what factors affect the continuance usage of electronic tax declaration platforms within the context of a developing country, namely, Jordan.
The role of social media in product innovation: a survey of small and medium-sized manufacturing firms
Authors: Haug Anders , Wickstrøm Kent Adsbøll , Stentoft Jan , Philipsen Kristian 
Published: May 2024

PurposePrevious studies investigating the effects of using social media in the innovation processes of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) yield mixed results, and the conditions for achieving innovation benefits from social media are unclear. The present study seeks to contribute to the understanding of this topic.Design/methodology/approachWith a basis in the literature on open innovation and SMEs, this study develops a model that explains the role of social media in product innovation processes where technological focus and abilities are converted into product innovations. The model is tested through a survey of 305 Danish manufacturing SMEs.FindingsFindings show that SMEs with higher technological orientation (TO) are more inclined to use social media in their product innovation processes and that social media use explains 22.4 percent of the relationship between TO and product innovation performance. On the other hand, the data did not support the assumption that SMEs with high TO achieve higher product innovation benefits than low TO SMEs for similar levels of social media use.Practical implicationsThe results suggest that SMEs with lower levels of TO could increase their product innovation performance through increased use of social media in their innovation processes.Originality/valueThe study provides new knowledge on the role of social media in SMEs’ product innovation processes. As the level of TO increases, the use of social media in the innovation process becomes an increasingly important mechanism for deriving the full innovation potential from technological focus and abilities.
Effects of transformational leadership on psychological empowerment and employee engagement: a comparative study of Bangladesh and Thailand
Authors: Farzana Sumaia , Charoensukmongkol Peerayuth 
Published: May 2024

PurposeGrounded in the transformational leadership theory, conservation of resource theory and job demands-resources model, this paper aims to examine the effect of transformational leadership on psychological empowerment and employee engagement of faculty members in Bangladesh and Thailand. This study also integrates Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory to justify whether transformational leadership could affect psychological empowerment of faculty members in these two countries differently.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data were collected from a total of 457 faculty members from two universities in Bangladesh (n= 243) and two universities in Thailand (n= 241). This study used partial least squares structural equation modeling for analyzing the proposed model.FindingsThe evidence shows that faculty members who worked for department heads and who exhibited transformational leadership demonstrated high level of psychological empowerment and employee engagement. Psychological empowerment also mediates the effect of transformational leadership on employee engagement. Moreover, the degree to which transformational leadership positively affects psychological empowerment is stronger for faculty members in a higher power distance culture (Thailand) than for those faculty members in a lower power distance culture (Bangladesh).Practical implicationsBecause human capital plays a crucial role in determining the potential of universities to achieve superior performance, universities should provide leadership training to help department heads understand the key elements of transformational leadership and apply them in their management practices to promote empowerment and engagement of their faculty members.Originality/valueThe finding provides new evidence that broadens the knowledge from existing research about the cross-cultural effectiveness of transformational leadership, which has not been explored in the area of psychological empowerment.