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Movement, home range, and structural habitat use of the Largemouth Bass complex in two large Texas reservoirs
Authors: Driscoll M. Todd , Norman Jacob D. , Bennett Daniel L. , Metz Brian K. , Smith David R. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Objective
Angler complaints regarding perceived declines in angling quality prompted research to examine the home range, movement, water depth use, and structural habitat use and selection of the Largemouth Bass complex (LBC; Largemouth Bass Micropterus nigricans, Florida Bass M. salmoides, and Largemouth Bass × Florida Bass hybrids) in Toledo Bend and Lake Fork reservoirs, Texas.

Methods
A total of 21 LBC individuals at Toledo Bend Reservoir (386–604 mm total length [TL]) and 22 LBC fish at Lake Fork Reservoir (364–545 mm TL) were implanted with radio transmitters and tracked over a 2-year period.

Result
At both reservoirs, LBC home range areas were small (&lt;50 ha) and overall movement was low (~40–100 m/week). Fish primarily occupied water column depths of less than 2 m in both reservoirs and were found in the shallowest depths during the spring. Although overall structural habitat occurrence and selection of LBC fish varied between reservoirs, primarily due to differences at shorelines and creeks (two times higher in Toledo Bend Reservoir) and drops (three times higher in Lake Fork Reservoir), fish selected for the shoreline, drops, points, and creeks in both reservoirs, while drains and flats reflected avoidance. Seasonally, habitat occurrence of LBC fish varied at Toledo Bend Reservoir, primarily due to differences in shoreline use, and flats had the highest fish occurrences during all seasons. At Lake Fork Reservoir, LBC occurrences at flats and drops were high and similar during all seasons.

Conclusion
Our estimates of small LBC home ranges and low movement in these large reservoirs were generally similar to those reported in previous studies, regardless of reservoir size. Fish preferred structural habitat types with abrupt slopes, were primarily located offshore, and occupied water column depths that are commonly targeted by LBC anglers.
Health Management of Working Pregnant Nurses: A grounded theory study
Authors: Hino Marie , Takashima Risa , Yano Rika 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAimTo explore the recognition of pregnant nurses on how they managed their health conditions to examine safe working strategies.DesignA qualitative study with a grounded theory approach.MethodsTwenty‐one nurses engaged in work during their pregnancy were recruited and interviewed using a semi‐structured questionnaire from January to June 2021. The data were analysed using a constant comparative method.ResultsThe core category ‘duelling roles’ and the four other categories emerged. Pregnant nurses understand the ‘weight of one’ of being a professional in the workplace. Therefore, despite their health concerns, they struggle to complete their work as one team member to avoid inconveniencing others. However, through experiencing various nursing situations, they ‘perceive one's limits’ of working as they had done before pregnancy and protect their health and patients. Nevertheless, interactions with patients and their colleagues bring ‘delight in nursing’, which encourages them to continue working. Pregnant nurses thus develop a ‘prioritizing the foetus’ working style to continue being nurses while protecting their health.Implications for the Profession and/or Patient CareThese results provide meaningful guidance in considering safe job retention strategies for pregnant nurses. Sharing and developing the ‘prioritizing the foetus’ mindset and management skills gained by the participants may be beneficial for the appropriate health management of pregnant nurses. The study may also facilitate nursing managers' understanding of the experiences of pregnant nurses and encourage them to consider reviewing nursing practices.Reporting MethodThe Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies checklist was used to ensure the quality of research reporting.Patient or Public ContributionMembers of the nursing team were involved in the design, conduct and interpretation of the data in this study.
The influence of psychological resilience and nursing practice environment on nurses' moral courage: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Ruixin Zhang , Shan He , Yongli Tang , Chen Jie , Qianzhu Chen , Xue Wang 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAimTo determine the relationship between psychological resilience, nursing practice environment, and moral courage of clinical nurses and also the factors influencing moral courage.DesignCross‐sectional study.Methods586 nurses from a general hospital were selected by convenience sampling method in January 2023. The general information questionnaire, Nurses' Moral Courage Scale (NMCS), Resilience Scale, and Practice Environment Scale (PES) were measured. Hierarchical linear regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of clinical nurses' moral courage.ResultsNurses' average moral courage score was 79.00 (69.00, 91.00). The nurses' moral courage was positively correlated with psychological resilience and nursing practice environment. Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that psychological resilience and nursing practice environment entered the regression equation, accounting for 23.4% of the total variation. Psychological resilience and nursing practice environment are the main factors affecting the moral courage of clinical nurses. Nursing managers should conduct moral courage training, develop a decent nursing practice environment, pay attention to the psychological emotions of nurses, and actively build a safe, open, and supportive atmosphere for moral behaviour.
The urban sea: Cribra orbitalia, porotic hyperostosis, linear enamel hypoplasia, and sinusitis in three diachronic urban sites from the Dutch province of Zeeland (1030–1800 CE)
Authors: Casna Maia , Schrader Sarah A. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractUntil the 17th century, the Dutch coastal region of Zeeland ranked among Europe's most urbanized areas, driven by thriving international trade networks. People living in this time of flourishing economy benefitted enormously from it in terms of employment opportunities and working conditions, which were reportedly better than in the rest of the Low Countries. However, the rapid growth of Zeeland's urban centers likely presented increasing challenges for the population in terms of accessing essential resources, including food, clean water, and housing. In the 19th century, Zeeland's economy ultimately faced a significant downturn due to the decline in the maritime trade, leading to a substantial reduction in its urban population. Examining patterns of urbanization and economic histories that differ from the commonly studied thriving industrial contexts in bioarcheological research, as exemplified by Zeeland, is a crucial yet relatively underexplored facet in our efforts to understanding the human past. To address this gap, this study investigates the impact of urbanization on the health of Zeeland's inhabitants over time by analyzing nonspecific stress markers (i.e., cribra orbitalia, porotic hyperostosis, and linear enamel hypoplasia) and chronic maxillary sinusitis in a sample of 246 individuals from three urban sites dating from 1030 to 1800 CE. Our analysis of skeletal remains reveals significant differences in the prevalence of porotic hyperostosis, linear enamel hypoplasia, and sinusitis between the medieval and post‐medieval periods. These findings suggest that de‐urbanization and economic decline adversely affected the health and well‐being of the populations under study, influenced by factors such as working conditions and food availability. This study provides a new perspective on bioarcheological approaches to urbanization, shedding light on the intricate realities of urbanization in Zeeland and offering important insights into its complexities.
From values to actions in agriculture: A web of actors shape Norwegian farmers' enactment of relational values
Authors: Byfuglien Andrea , Hirons Mark , Milford Anna Birgitte 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

A sustainable transition in the agri‐food system holds society‐wide implications. Farmers play central roles in responding to climate change, environmental degradation and sustainable food production. Still, factors underlying how farmers make decisions and manage their farms are often marginalised in efforts to develop policies to tackle these issues.

The concept of relational values, defined as preferences, principles and virtues based on human–nature relationships, recently emerged to expand understandings of environmental decision‐making in general and that of farmers specifically. As agricultural landscapes are dynamic and characterised by the interaction of various actors with diverse values and interests, how these interactions influence farmers' decisions remains underexplored.

This paper engages with these issues by using qualitative data on Norwegian horticultural farmers' motivations, opportunities and challenges in farming. We find that their relational values (a) are influential in shaping farmers' decisions about farm management and (b) are continually unfolding and embedded within a web of other actors, including grocers, retailers, consumers, farm advisors and policymakers, which shapes farmers' enactment of their relational values.

In the context of agriculture, this research underlines the utility of an in‐depth understanding of relational values as embedded in wider social systems to enrich analyses of farmer decision‐making. How farmers' relational values are shaped and realised through interactions with other actors holds important implications for policy and programming to navigate tensions between different interests and actors for sustainable and long‐term change.

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Improved processability for ultra‐high molecular weight polyethylene/polyolefin elastomer composites: Effect of ethylenevinyl acetate copolymer
Authors: Park Jeong‐Jin , Kang Eun Hye , Yu Gyeong‐Cheol , Cho Yong‐Seok , Lee Seung‐Goo 
Published: April 2024

AbstractPolyolefin elastomer (POE) films can be used as a matrix for ultra‐high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber‐reinforced composites via a hot‐melt process. However, the low melting temperature of UHMWPE limits composite processing. Therefore, this study aimed to create a film by blending POE with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) to reduce the film's processing temperature. Morphological analysis revealed that due to limited compatibility, EVA appeared as droplets within the immiscible POE matrix. T‐Peel tests demonstrated increased self‐adhesion in both the POE/EVA films and the fiber‐reinforced composites with higher EVA content. However, the mechanical properties of POE/EVA films, including tensile properties and shore hardness, were reduced due to EVA having lower inherent properties. UHMWPE fiber‐reinforced composites were fabricated from these films. In composites, optimal tensile and flexural properties were observed at lower EVA content. Scanning electron microscopy analysis suggests that the POE/EVA films are sufficiently infiltrated at 10–20 wt% EVA content. As EVA content increased, the drop weight impact test indicated a reduction in the maximum impact load and an increase in impact energy, attributed to improved adhesion and a broader distribution of impact load across the interface.Highlights
Polyolefin elastomer/ultra‐high molecular weight polyethylene composites' properties were studied with varying ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) additive content.
Add EVA to improve film impregnation when forming composites
Increase in impregnation affects increase in properties of composites.
Characterization shows that the optimal EVA content is 10–20 wt%.
Student perceptions of teacher feedback quality in homework: Individual and class‐level factors
Authors: Xu Jianzhong 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThis study aimed to examine multilevel models posited to predict student perceptions of teacher feedback quality. A cross‐sectional survey design was used, involving 1072 middle school students. We incorporated two clusters of variables: (a) student characteristics (gender, prior knowledge, parent education, homework expectancy, homework value, homework cost, and help seeking) and (b) the characteristics of the classroom context (perceived homework quality, autonomy support, and teacher monitoring). Perceived feedback quality was positively related to perceived autonomy support and homework quality at the individual and class levels. Meanwhile, perceived feedback quality was positively related to homework expectancy, homework value, and help seeking at the individual level.
Gender differences of individual and contextual factors in predicting bullying and victimization: A multi‐informant approach
Authors: Borroni Serena , Tobia Valentina , Guarini Annalisa , Caglio Matteo , Scansani Beatrice , Polenghi Ilaria , Ogliari Anna , Fossati Andrea 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThis study investigates the role of individual and contextual factors as potential concurrent predictors of bullying and victimization in male and female high school students. The sample included 517 adolescents and their teachers. With a multi‐informant approach, measures of bullying and victimization, personality traits, psychopathological symptoms, peer ratings of popularity, loneliness, bothersomeness, as well as school climate, were collected. A series of regression analyses showed gender differences in the dysfunctional personality traits resulted as predictors of bullying (e.g., impulsivity for males and deceitfulness for females). As for victimization, also the role of contextual predictors (i.e., negative relations with peers and safety problems) was significant, with some differences between males and females. These results highlight the importance of a multi‐informant and multifactor (i.e., individual, contextual) approach when investigating the dynamics of bullying and victimization.
Improvements of mid‐thigh circumferences following robotic rehabilitation in hemiparetic stroke patients
Authors: Mat Nawi Nur Fasihah , Simok Anna Alicia , Hanafi Muhammad Hafiz , Mohd Ismail Zul Izhar 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIntroductionStroke has emerged as the leading cause of disability globally. The provision of long‐term rehabilitation to stroke survivors poses a health care burden to many countries. Robotic devices have created a major turning point in stroke rehabilitation program. Currently, the anthropometric evidence to support the benefit of robotic rehabilitation (RR) among stroke patients is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of RR on the mid‐thigh circumferences of the paretic limbs in stroke patients.MethodsTwenty stroke patients from conventional rehabilitation (CR) (n = 10) and RR (n = 10) groups were recruited through a purposive sampling method. Patients in the CR group received a two‐hour session of a five‐day‐a‐week home‐based CR program for 4 weeks. Patients in the RR group received a five‐day‐a‐week of an hour combined physiotherapy and occupational therapy session and a one‐hour robotic therapy session using the HAL® Cyberdyne lower‐limb, for 4 weeks. The mid‐thigh circumferences of both limbs were measured on day 1 (baseline), week 2 and week 4 of rehabilitation program.ResultsThe results revealed no statistically significant difference in the mid‐thigh circumferences between the paretic (F1.05,9.44 = 1.96, p = 0.20), and the normal (F1.05,9.44 = 1.96, p = 0.20) sides in the CR group (n = 10). For the comparison between the paretic and normal sides in the RR group (n = 10), the paretic mid‐thigh circumferences revealed significant time effect results (F2,18 = 11.91, p = 0.001), which were due to changes between baseline and week 2, and baseline and week 4 measurements. Interestingly, the normal mid‐thigh circumferences also revealed a significant time effect (F2,18 = 6.56, p = 0.007), which is due to changes between baseline and week 4. One‐way analysis of variance was employed to compare the mean average between groups due to the difference in the baseline measurements of the mid‐thigh circumferences between the paretic side of the CR and the RR groups. With this adjustment, the average means mid‐thigh circumferences after 4 weeks of therapy were shown to be significantly different between the CR and RR groups (F1,18 = 12.49, p = 0.02).ConclusionSignificant increments in the mid‐thigh circumferences following RR were seen in the paretic limbs of stroke patients. Hence, this study may provide some insights into further potential research related to the benefits of RR in stroke patients.
‘Burn and Push’ technique: A novel robotic liver parenchymal transection technique
Authors: Sambommatsu Yuzuru , Lee Seung Duk , Imai Daisuke , Savsani Kush , Khan Aamir A. , Sharma Amit , Saeed Muhammad , Cotterell Adrian H. , Kumaran Vinay , Levy Marlon F. , Bruno David A. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBackgroundLiver parenchymal transection during robotic liver resection (RLR) remains a significant challenge due to the limited range of specialised instruments. This study introduces our ‘Burn and Push’ technique as a novel approach to address these challenges.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 20 patients who underwent RLR using the ‘Burn and Push’ technique at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System from November 2021 to August 2023. The study evaluated peri‐ and post‐operative outcomes.ResultsThe median operation time was 241.5 min (range, 90–620 min), and the median blood loss was 100 mL (range, 10–600 mL). Major complications occurred in one case, with no instances of postoperative bleeding, bile leak, or liver failure.ConclusionsThe ‘Burn and Push’ technique is a viable and efficient alternative for liver parenchymal transection in RLR. Further research with larger sample sizes and consideration of the learning curve is necessary to validate these findings.
An examination of the psychological resilience of preschool children with and without Montessori education
Authors: Sezgin Elif , Şener Tülay 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThis study aims to compare the psychological resilience of children who receive Montessori education with those who do not receive Montessori education(the group attends a school where education is provided according to the Preschool Education Programme of the Ministry of National Education). The study used the Relational Scanning Model Comparison Types to compare the psychological resilience of children who received Montessori education with those who did not. The research involved 99 children aged 3–6 years who received regular preschool and Montessori education during the 2021–2022 academic year. It is reported that no developmental or neurological defects were observed in any of the participants. The study group comprised 50 children aged 3–6 years from a private kindergarten affiliated with National Education in Nilüfer district and 49 children aged 3–6 years from a private Montessori kindergarten in Nilüfer district. According to the study, children who received Montessori education demonstrated comparatively higher levels of psychological resilience than those who did not receive Montessori education. It has been observed that there exists a weak but meaningful correlation between the psychological resilience of children and their social relationships/social performance, particularly in those who have received Montessori education for an extended duration. As a result, it can be inferred that Montessori education positively impacts children's psychological resilience.
Molecular mechanism of autophagy and apoptosis in endometriosis: Current understanding and future research directions
Authors: Kobayashi Hiroshi , Imanaka Shogo , Yoshimoto Chiharu , Matsubara Sho , Shigetomi Hiroshi 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBackgroundEndometriosis is a common gynecological condition, with symptoms including pain and infertility. Regurgitated endometrial cells into the peritoneal cavity encounter hypoxia and nutrient starvation. Endometriotic cells have evolved various adaptive mechanisms to survive in this inevitable condition. These adaptations include escape from apoptosis. Autophagy, a self‐degradation system, controls apoptosis during stress conditions. However, to date, the mechanisms regulating the interplay between autophagy and apoptosis are still poorly understood. In this review, we summarize the current understanding of the molecular characteristics of autophagy in endometriosis and discuss future therapeutic challenges.MethodsA search of PubMed and Google Scholar databases were used to identify relevant studies for this narrative literature review.ResultsAutophagy may be dynamically regulated through various intrinsic (e.g., PI3K/AKT/mTOR signal transduction network) and extrinsic (e.g., hypoxia and iron‐mediated oxidative stress) pathways, contributing to the development and progression of endometriosis. Upregulation of mTOR expression suppresses apoptosis via inhibiting the autophagy pathway, whereas hypoxia or excess iron often inhibits apoptosis via promoting autophagy.ConclusionEndometriotic cells may have acquired antiapoptotic mechanisms through unique intrinsic and extrinsic autophagy pathways to survive in changing environments.
Stress beliefs moderate the impact of COVID‐19 related work stress on depressive, anxiety and distress symptoms in health care workers
Authors: Laferton Johannes A. C. , Schiller Saskia , Conrad Daniela , Fischer Dorothea , Zimmermann‐Viehoff Frank 
Published: April 2024

AbstractHealth care workers are at increased risk for mental health issues due to high psychological and physical job demands. According to a recent study, stress beliefs (i.e., believing stress to be detrimental to one's health) might influence physicians' mental health in response to a naturalistic stressor (COVID‐19 hospital working conditions). Due to a small sample size and high alpha error inflation, the suggested association needs to be interpreted with caution. The current study aims to replicate those findings in a larger sample. A cross‐sectional survey among N = 418 (64.1% female; Median age = 30–39 years) physicians and nurses of a large German medical centre was conducted during the COVID‐19 pandemic (May/June 2021). Perception of pandemic related increase of work stress was assessed via self‐report. Stress beliefs were assessed with the Beliefs About Stress Scale, and mental health symptoms were assessed with the 21‐item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale. Stress beliefs moderated the association between increased work stress and mental health symptoms. Increased work stress was associated with increased depressive, anxiety and distress symptoms only in health care workers with medium (simple slope = 2.22, p < .001; simple slope = 1.27, p < .001; simple slope = 3.19, p < .001) and high (simple slope = 3.13; p < .001; simple slope = 1.66, p < .05; simple slope = 4.33, p < .001) negative stress beliefs. Among health care workers with low negative stress beliefs increased work stress was not associated with increased depressive, anxiety and distress symptoms. This confirms negative stress beliefs as variable of interest in research on the impact of stress on mental health in health care workers.