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Factors influencing teachers' sustained implementation of a kindergarten curriculum within the United States: A qualitative analysis
Authors: Fink Ryan E. , Suwak Katarina , Lawson Gwendolyn M. , Gray Abigail , Bowden A. Brooks 
Published: March 2024

AbstractTeachers play a critical role in deciding what curricula are used in their classrooms. We examine the factors that teachers describe as influencing their sustainment or discontinuation of a literacy curriculum, Zoology One, following their participation in a randomised controlled trial (RCT) examining the curriculum's efficacy. This study was conducted in a large urban district in the United States and the curriculum was implemented in kindergarten classrooms with children who are typically 5 and 6 years old. One year after their participation in the RCT, teachers who had been randomised to implement Zoology One during the efficacy study (N = 19) participated in interviews about their ongoing use of the curriculum. We analysed the interview data using a staged coding approach to understand the factors that teachers described influencing their sustainment or discontinuation of the curriculum. We used a multilevel framework to organise results across three levels: individual‐level, school‐level and macro‐level. Results indicate that teacher perceptions of the curriculum, including those related to its effectiveness and age‐appropriateness, contributed to sustained use. At the same time, some teachers' perceptions that the curriculum approaches were not sufficient for their students led them to discontinue some curriculum components. The implementation climate at their school, as well as the widespread adoption of a particular phonics programme within the school district, also influenced teachers' sustainment or discontinuation. Taken together, these results highlight the importance of teachers' perceptions of a curriculum as well as the critical role that the school and district context play in curricular sustainment.
Stenhouse in Scotland and England: Context and culture in curriculum development
Authors: Humes Walter 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis paper uses biographical, historical and comparative perspectives to examine some of the work of Lawrence Stenhouse, widely regarded as one of the leading curriculum theorists of the twentieth century. Although his best‐known work was carried out in England, he had strong Scottish connections and some of the influences on his output can be traced to his higher education in Scotland, his teaching experience in Glasgow and Fife, and his time as Principal Lecturer in Education at Jordanhill College of Education. Particular attention is given to Culture and Education (1967), written during Stenhouse's time in Scotland, and An Introduction to Curriculum Research and Development (1975), the product of his experience as Director of the Humanities Curriculum Project and subsequently as Director of the Centre for Applied Research in Education at the University of East Anglia. Stenhouse's personal intellectual journey is related to policy developments in Scotland and England and, in particular, to the different approaches to curriculum development in the two countries. His early death in 1982 meant that he did not live to see the assault on his creative, teacher‐centred approach to curriculum development mounted by the political right in the 1980s and 1990s, but his ideas were kept alive by members of the team he had built up. The paper ends by summarising the reasons for Stenhouse's continuing importance. It is noted, however, that the many tributes to Stenhouse's achievements in England have not been matched by similar recognition in Scotland. Arguably, his ideas could have enabled Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence reform programme, launched in 2004, to have avoided some of the problems it encountered in the transition from conception to implementation.
Practical and Selective Syntheses of S‐Acyl and N‐Acyl Glutathiones with N‐Acyl Imidazoles in Water
Authors: Retini Michele , Sisti Andrea , Olivieri Diego , Mari Michele , Bartoccini Francesca , Piersanti Giovanni 
Published: March 2024

AbstractA selective, mild, convenient, and green protocol for the preparation of S‐acyl and N‐acyl glutathiones is described involving the chemical modification of glutathione (GSH) with N‐acyl imidazoles at room temperature in water. The syntheses of S‐acyl glutathiones were achieved in very high yields using 1 equiv. of an N‐acyl imidazole in water at room temperature, without the need of a base. Double acylation of GSH with various N‐acyl imidazoles in weakly basic aqueous media in the presence of N‐hydroxysuccinimide (HOSu) as the activating reagent followed by selective deprotection of the S‐acyl group with aqueous ammonia at room temperature gave high yields of N‐acyl glutathiones. Moreover, the reaction could accommodate a diverse range of carboxylic acids such as (hetero)benzoic acids, phenylacetic acids, aliphatic acids from short‐chain fatty acids (including acetic acid), long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, secondary or tertiary amino acids, and carboxylic acids containing clickable functional groups, fluorescent probes, or drugs.
The INGUIDE International Guideline Training and Certification Programme
Authors: Schünemann Holger J. , Nieuwlaat Robby 
Published: March 2024

AbstractHealth guidelines impact clinical, public health and policy practice, but there is no regulation for their development, often leading to variability in quality and trustworthiness. The International Guideline Training and Certification Programme (INGUIDE), established by faculty at McMaster University in partnership and under the auspice of the Guidelines International Network (GIN), addresses this shortcoming by offering structured, evidence‐based training and certification for those involved in guidelines (inguide.org). This commentary describes INGUIDE's background, purpose, structure and significance after approximately 3 years of operation. INGUIDE's mission is to enhance the quality of health guidelines globally. It provides comprehensive training to ensure the systematic development of guidelines based on the best evidence and adherence to international quality standards, as reflected in its ISO:9001 certification. The programme also emphasizes capacity building, filling educational gaps, and ensuring the global inclusivity of its courses. INGUIDE's certification covers the entire lifecycle of guideline development and includes several levels of certification, ranging from panel member to methodologist, lead methodologist, developer, chair and instructor certification. The programme already has had a global impact, training over 1500 learners since its launch. INGUIDE is led by a steering committee with input from an international advisory board and operational staff, supported by certified instructors. The programme's vision for the future includes expanding accessibility and creating additional training modules, with a commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation to diverse healthcare contexts, in particular low‐ and middle‐income countries and settings.
Longitudinal association of spirituality with depressive symptom trajectories among older adults in mainland China
Authors: Hu Xue , Ma Wanrui , Tong Yan , Xiong Mengyun , He Zhehao , Lei Qiuhui , Koenig Harold G. , Wang Zhizhong 
Published: March 2024

AbstractObjectivesThe relationship between spirituality and depressive symptoms among the Chinese elderly is not well known. The current study explores this relationship using longitudinal data and trajectory modeling of depressive symptoms.MethodsA longitudinal study design was used to measure depressive symptoms repeatedly from 2012 to 2021 using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Group‐based trajectory modeling analysis was conducted to determine the trajectories of depressive symptoms, and multiple logistic regression was used to explore the association between spirituality and depressive symptom trajectories.ResultsA total of 2333 participants completed at least two GDS measures, and these were included in the Group‐based trajectory modeling analysis. An optimal model of three trajectories was derived: no depressive symptoms group (75.2%), new‐onset depressive symptoms group (14.4%), and persistent depressive symptoms group (10.4%). Logistic regression modeling revealed that higher spirituality was associated with a lower risk of both new‐onset depressive symptoms (OR = 0.68, 95% CI = 0.49–0.93) and persistent depressive symptoms (OR = 0.32, 95% CI = 0.23–0.45).ConclusionsSpirituality predicts a lower risk of new‐onset depressive symptoms and persistent symptoms among older adults in mainland China.
A mobile application for postoperative education of caregivers of children with congenital hypospadias: Requirement analysis
Authors: Laal Mousavi Seyed Mohsen , Mohammadzadeh Niloofar , Ayyoubzadeh Seyed Mohammad , Mohajerzadeh Leily , Alidadi Maryam 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackground and AimsHypospadias, a congenital anomaly, can have long‐term effects on sexual, urinary, and reproductive functions, making proper postoperative care essential for desirable outcomes, which could be facilitated through a mobile application for diseases with long‐term complications. The aim of this study was to investigate the data and functional requirements or minimum data set of a postoperative education mobile application for caregivers of children with hypospadias.MethodsA literature review of papers published until April 2023 using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) statement was conducted to determine the data and functional requirements of a mobile application that provides postoperative education to caregivers of children with congenital hypospadias. Based on the results, a questionnaire was prepared, and its content validity and reliability were evaluated by CVI and CVR. Additionally, data was examined by 30 residents, specialists, and subspecialists in pediatric surgery using the Delphi approach.ResultsThe study identified 28 data elements in three main categories: demographic data, clinical data, and application function. Functional requirements of the mobile application were suggested for use in designing the application. Also, the most critical data elements included the definition of disease, the importance of treatment, surgical preparation, bandage, hygiene, symptoms and infection, bleeding, and emergency condition.ConclusionThe study will pave the way for developing postoperative educational applications for caregivers of children with congenital hypospadias. M‐Health app developers and clinician specialists can utilize these findings to design practical applications that assist caregivers in managing the care of hypospadias patients.
Drainage of irrigated agriculture in Bihar, India—Some issues
Authors: Roy Lal Bahadur , Singh Abhinav Prakash 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIrrigation development has been taking place for centuries in India. Considerable areas of fertile land under irrigated agriculture have gone out of production due to waterlogging and salt‐related problems. The provision of drains was deferred or postponed in several projects due to shortage of funds during the initial stages. Because of this fact, the productivity of water (t ha⁻¹ mm⁻¹) in India still remains very low. The main reason for the low yields is improper water management, especially lack of drainage in irrigated command areas. There are vast areas in the country urgently requiring drainage works and the present governmental resources are not adequate to cope with the growing demand. Promotion of the private sector in reclamation work and installation of subsurface drains at local level needs encouragement. All these issues together with the research activities inclusive of drainage materials undertaken by different organizations are critically described and discussed in this paper.
Silver‐infused TiO2 nanowires and unveiling their potential for superior wastewater dye remediations
Authors: Akram Bilal , Ahmad Khalil , Khan Ashfaq Ahmad , Khan Bilal Ahmad , Akhtar Javeed 
Published: March 2024

AbstractSilver infused ultrathin TiO2 nanowires (NWs) were synthesized via a single step solvothermal approach. The crystallinity, structure, and morphology were determined to understand the physicochemical nature of the nanocomposites. The catalytic efficiency of the newly synthesized nanocatalysts was tested for the textile waste treatment taking methylene blue (MB) as model pollutant under solar light irradiations. Nearly 96% photodegradation efficiency for MB was achieved within 20 min. Furthermore, the recyclability of the photocatalyst was also studied, and the material remained stable and effective up to four consecutive runs.Research Highlights
Precise size‐controlled synthesis of Ag‐incorporated titania nanowires (ATNWs)
Controlled aspect ratios, with tunable lengths and diameters (100–3 nm) via precursor and surfactant optimization
Demonstrated ATNWs' efficiency in degrading toxic dye, methylene blue (MB)
96% photodegradation efficiency for MB achieved within 20 min using 3 nm thick annealed TiO2 NWs
Recyclability efficiency of photocatalyst, which remained stable and effective for up to four consecutive runs
Salinity stress in the black‐chinned tilapia Sarotherodon melanotheron
Authors: Ouattara N'Golo , Rivera‐Ingraham Georgina A. , Lignot Jehan‐Hervé 
Published: March 2024

AbstractPhysiological and morphological acclimation capacities of black‐chinned tilapia, Sarotherodon melanotheron were studied from fish to gill cell level when fish are maintained in freshwater, seawater, and hypersaline conditions. Fish osmoregulatory capacity, gill ionocyte morphology, osmo‐respiratory compromise, O2 consumption rate, branchial antioxidative defense, and cell apoptosis were considered. Captive juvenile tilapias were maintained in controlled freshwater conditions (FW: 0.4 ppt; 12 mOsm kg−1) or gradually transferred to seawater (SW: 32 ppt; 958 mOsm kg−1) and concentrated SW (cSW: 65 ppt; 1920 mOsm kg−1). After 15 days in these conditions, blood osmolality and chloride ion concentration were determined. Gill ionocyte density and morphology were measured using immunolabelled histological sections to specifically detect the sodium pump (NKA). Gill osmo‐respiratory compromise was also calculated along with oxygen consumption rates from normoxic to hypoxic conditions from excised gills (indirect respirometry). Finally, catalase and caspase 3/7activities were recorded from gill extracts. Results indicate that elevated salinity induces an osmotic imbalance and a profound morphological change with proliferating and hypertrophied ionocytes. This thickening of the gill interlamellar cell mass and the shortening of the lamellae induce a reduced osmo‐respiratory ratio and reduced respiratory capacity under both normoxic and hypoxic conditions. Although salinity changes do not affect one of the major antioxidative defense mechanism, it strongly affects apoptosis that appears the most elevated in SW. However, in freshwater condition, fish can maintain their osmotic balance with a low ionocyte density, a low apoptotic level and a drastically reduced O2 consumption in normoxic condition that is maintained in hypoxia. Therefore, S. melanotheron presents the typical functional remodeling due to environmental salinity changes ranging from FW to SW. However, elevated seawater induces major cellular stress inducing a profound gill morphofunctional dysfunctioning. While cell apoptosis is reduced, ionocyte proliferation is massively increased with impaired osmotic regulation and reduced O2 consumption both in normoxic and hypoxic conditions.
Creative Potential and Creative Self‐Belief: Measurement Invariance in Cross‐Cultural Contexts
Authors: Guo Yawei , Lin Shengjie , Williams Zachary J. , Grantham Tarek C. , Guo Jiajun , Cole Clark Lili Q. , Zou Wenting 
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACTCross‐cultural studies on creativity, mainly focusing on the creative potential aspect (e.g., divergent thinking), are emerging in recent years. However, the creative self‐belief (e.g., creative self‐efficacy) aspect of creativity is under‐researched cross‐culturally. Moreover, studies that address the measurement invariance of creativity assessments to ensure the measures' sound psychometric properties cross‐culturally are rare. Thus, we aimed to address (a) the measurement invariance and (b) the mean comparisons of divergent thinking and creative self‐efficacy between American and Chinese adults in two studies. Study 1 investigated four divergent thinking (DT) tests (Line Meanings, Uses, Instances, and Consequences) between American (n = 341) and Chinese (n = 345) college students. Multi‐group confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) for fluency‐supported scalar invariance based on a three‐factor model (removing one Instances item) and those on originality‐supported partial scalar invariance (freeing Uses intercepts) based on a three‐factor model. American respondents exhibited higher latent means on fluency and originality compared to their Chinese counterparts. Study 2 investigated a creative self‐efficacy (CSE) scale between American (n = 302) and Chinese (n = 316) college students. Multi‐group CFA supported scalar invariance based on a one‐factor model (removing one item). Latent mean comparisons showed no difference in CSE across the two groups.
Nanotechnology in plant nutrition: Ensuring sustainable agriculture through nanofertilizers
Authors: Mehta Shabnam , Thakur Anjali , Kurbah Ibajanai , Chauhan Neha , Thakur Rimpika 
Published: March 2024

AbstractFertilizers play a crucial role in enhancing the productivity of plants. However, low nutrient use efficiencies of conventional fertilizers (CFs) associated with several losses have led to widespread multi‐nutrient deficiencies in the soil and lower productivity. Furthermore, their excess application has caused serious damage to the soil and environment. Recently, nanotechnology has broadened its applicability in plant nutrition and has paved a way for the production of nanoparticle‐induced fertilizers. Therefore, nanofertilizers stand out as promising alternative to CFs for sustainable agriculture. Nanofertilizers are composed of nanoparticles that contain macro‐ and micronutrients and deliver them in a controlled way to the plant's rhizosphere. This contributes to the enhanced nutrient utilization efficiency. This review delves into the effect of nanotechnology‐based nanofertilizers in different forms and dosages on soil properties and plant development. Additionally, the mechanism underlying absorption of nanofertilizers and their advantages and limitations have also been discussed. A thorough comparison between conventional and nanofertilizers has also been made in this review in terms of their nutrient delivery mechanism, efficiency and application. As the use of nanoparticle‐embedded fertilizers in plant nutrition is still in its infancy, this review can serve as a guide for future investigations to enhance the knowledge of the use of nanoparticles in the mineral nutrition of different crops.
TARC/CCL17 reflects the severity of pemphigus (pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus) at the initial presentation
Authors: Takegami Tomoya , Yonekura Satoru , Nomura Takashi , Egawa Gyohei , Kabashima Kenji 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundPemphigus vulgaris (PV) and pemphigus foliaceus (PF) are autoimmune blistering diseases targeting desmoglein 3 (Dsg3) or desmoglein 1 (Dsg1). The current scoring system, pemphigus disease area index (PDAI), has limitations including inter‐ and intra‐evaluator variability, as well as a time‐consuming evaluation process.ObjectivesTo identify objective and quantitative surrogate markers for assessing disease severity in PV and PF.MethodsEleven PV and PF patients were included. PDAI scores and candidate biomarkers [anti‐Dsg3 antibody, anti‐Dsg1 antibody, thymus and activation‐regulated chemokine (TARC)/CCL17, immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels and eosinophil counts] were measured before oral corticosteroid treatment. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used for correlations between PDAI and candidate biomarkers.ResultsSerum TARC/CCL17 levels significantly correlated with PDAI scores in PV and PF (R = 0.72, p = 0.02), while anti‐Dsg3 antibody levels correlated with PDAI scores for PV (R = 0.86, p = 0.012). No significant correlations were observed for anti‐Dsg1 antibody, eosinophil counts or IgE levels.ConclusionsSerum TARC/CCL17 may be a quantitative and unbiased disease biomarker in pemphigus patients, although further studies involving larger patient cohorts are needed.
Tissue Sealant Impact on Skull Base Reconstruction Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Authors: Pang Jonathan C. , Bitner Benjamin F. , Nottoli Madeline M. , Abiri Arash , Bui Anh‐Tram , Nguyen Cecilia H. , Hsu Timothy I. , Nguyen Theodore V. , Hsu Frank P.K. , Kuan Edward C. 
Published: March 2024

ObjectiveDespite significant advances in understanding of skull base reconstruction principles, the role of tissue sealants in modifying postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak outcomes remains controversial. We evaluate postoperative CSF leak incidence associated with tissue sealant use in skull base defect repair during endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS).Data SourcesWeb of Science, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library.Review MethodsSystematic review and meta‐analysis of risk differences (RD). A search strategy identified original studies reporting CSF leakage following ESBS with disaggregation by tissue sealant use and/or type.Results27 non‐randomized studies (n = 2,403) were included for qualitative and meta‐analysis. Reconstruction with a tissue sealant did not significantly reduce postoperative CSF leak risk compared with reconstruction without sealant (RD[95% CI] = 0.02[−0.01, 0.05]). Sub‐analyses of dural sealant (−0.02[−0.11, 0.07]) and fibrin glue (0.00[−0.07, 0.07]) compared with no sealant were similarly unremarkable. Postoperative CSF leakage was not significantly modulated in further sub‐analyses of DuraSeal (0.02[−0.02, 0.05]), Adherus (−0.03[−0.08, 0.03]), or Bioglue (−0.06[−0.23, 0.12]) versus no dural sealant use, or Tisseel/Tissucol versus fibrin glue nonuse (0.00[−0.05, 0.05]). No significant association was seen comparing dural sealant use versus fibrin glue use on pairwise (0.01[−0.03, 0.05]) or network meta‐analysis (−0.01[−0.05, 0.04]). Limitations in source literature prevented sub‐analyses stratified by leak characteristics, defect size and location, and accompanying reconstruction materials.ConclusionTissue sealant use did not appear to impact postoperative CSF leak incidence when compared with nonuse. Higher quality studies are warranted to thoroughly elucidate the clinical value of adjunct sealant use in endoscopic skull base reconstruction.Level of EvidenceN/A Laryngoscope, 134:3425–3436, 2024
Enhancing the profitability of pay what you want: A study of suggested prices
Authors: Yen Pi‐Ying , Li Yongqi , Liu Haoyu 
Published: March 2024

AbstractA suggested price is oftentimes utilized in practice to enhance the profitability of pay what you want (PWYW). In this paper, we focus on this suggested price strategy. We conduct five experiments to explore factors that impact buyers' payments after seeing the suggested price. In Study 1, we show a relationship between the suggested price and payments. Intuitively, a higher suggested price results in increased payments. Studies 2A and 2B demonstrate that the relationship between the suggested price and payments is mediated by cost estimation, while Studies 3A and 3B display that the relationship is moderated by the presence of a charitable element. Interestingly, in the case with a charitable element, increasing the suggested price does not stimulate an increment in payments on a par with the case without a charitable element. This paper proposes that sellers who use PWYW could employ a suggested price to furnish buyers with pertinent cost information, but utilizing PWYW with a suggested price may not be suitable for products with a charitable component.