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Measurement of the zodiacal light absolute intensity through Fraunhofer line spectroscopy of the night sky with the Hale telescope
Authors: Hanzawa Masaki , Matsuura Shuji , Takahashi Aoi , Chary Ranga-Ram , Sano Kei , Takimoto Kohji , Tome Yuto 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Measuring the absolute brightness of the zodiacal light (ZL), which is the sunlight scattered by interplanetary dust particles, is important not only for understanding the physical properties of the dust but also for constraining the extragalactic background light (EBL) by subtracting the ZL foreground. We describe the results of high-resolution spectroscopic observations of the night sky in the wavelength range of 300–900 nm with the double spectrograph on the Hale telescope to determine the absolute brightness of the ZL continuum spectra from the Fraunhofer absorption line intensities. The observed fields are part of the fields observed by the Spitzer Space Telescope for the EBL study. Assuming that the spectral shape of the zodiacal light is identical to the solar spectrum in a narrow region around the Fraunhofer lines, we decomposed the observed sky brightness into multiple emission components by amplitude parameter fitting with spectral templates of the airglow, ZL, diffuse Galactic light, integrated starlight, and other isotropic components including EBL. As a result, the ZL component with the Ca ii λλ 393.3, 396.8 nm Fraunhofer lines around 400 nm is clearly separated from the others in all fields with uncertainties around 20%, mainly due to the template errors and the time variability of the airglow. The observed ZL brightness in most of the observed fields is consistent with the modeled ZL brightness calculated by combining the most conventional ZL model at 1250 nm based on the Diffuse Infrared Background Experiment and the observational ZL template spectrum based on the Hubble Space Telescope. However, the ecliptic plane observation is considerably fainter than the ZL model, and this discrepancy is discussed in terms of the optical properties of the interplanetary dust accreted in the ecliptic plane.
Designing an instrument for scaling public sector innovations
Authors: van Hout Mirte A R , Braams Rik B , Meijer Paul , Meijer Albert J 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Governments worldwide invest in developing and diffusing innovations to deal with wicked problems. While experiments and pilots flourish, governments struggle to successfully scale innovations. Public sector scaling remains understudied, and scholarly suggestions for scaling trajectories are lacking. Following a design approach, this research develops an academically grounded, practice-oriented scaling instrument for planning and reflecting on the scaling of public sector innovations. We design this instrument based on the academic literature, an empirical analysis of three scaling projects at the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, and six focus groups with practitioners. This research proposes a context-specific and iterative understanding of scaling processes and contributes a typology of scaling barriers and an additional scaling strategy to the literature. The presented instrument increases our academic understanding of scaling and enables teams of policymakers, in cooperation with stakeholders, to plan and reflect on a context-specific scaling pathway for public sector innovations.
Employee perception of precision technology use at the dairy farm
Authors: Herrera Natalia , Vélez Juan , Holt Timothy , Pinedo Pablo 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The adoption of precision technologies on dairy farms has increased significantly in recent decades, leading to the challenge of providing employees with resources to maximize the efficient use of these tools. The objective of this study was to explore how dairy farm employees perceive the available precision technologies and to identify possible challenges they face when adapting to their use at the farm. An online survey consisting of four sections (employee demographics, precision technologies in use, perception of these technologies, and opportunities for adapting to technology use) was completed from September to December 2022 by 266 farm employees from three dairies operated under similar management. Most of the respondents were identified as male (72.2%), Hispanic or Latino (92.5%), aged between 21 and 30 (39.1%) or 31 and 40 yr (36.8%), with a bachelor’s degree (34.6%) or completion of middle school (29.3%) and having basic or no English proficiency (74%). Overall, the respondents indicated being comfortable (95.6%) with and understanding (91.8%) the technology they use. Employees recognized precision technology as a tool that helps them to be more efficient (93.7%), identifying the technologies’ benefits (92.1%). However, challenges for adapting to these technologies included personal limitations, such as not knowing the language of the technology (31%), visual impairments (24%), light sensitivity (14%), and not being able to read (7%). Environmental limitations were also recognized and included cold weather (64.3%), wind (46%), and surroundings that were too dark (31%) or too bright (21%). Significant associations between perception of the technology and age, level of education, and English proficiency were identified. Respondents indicated their desire to learn more about precision technologies implemented at work, which could eventually lead to improved efficiency at the dairy operation through innovations in the way users interact with these technologies, increasing employees’ motivation. This study provides insights that could assist the dairy industry in addressing challenges and enhancing opportunities for a more efficient use of precision technologies at dairy farms.
A new amphibamiform from the Early Permian of Texas elucidates patterns of cranial diversity among terrestrial amphibamiforms
Authors: So Calvin , Pardo Jason D , Mann Arjan 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Amphibamiform temnospondyls are at the forefront of discourse surrounding modern amphibian evolutionary origins. Here we present a new amphibamiform, Kermitops gratus gen. et sp. nov., from the Lower Clear Fork Formation of the Early Permian of Texas. Kermitops reveals a mosaic of features shared with other amphibamiforms and possesses unique characteristics, including an internarial fontanelle formed by the premaxillae without contribution of the nasals. It possibly possesses a basioccipital that contributes to the occipital condyle, which has significant implications for recent hypotheses of the evolution of the modern amphibian neurocranium. Parsimony analyses recover non-traditional amphibamiform relationships but place Kermitops within Amphibamiformes. Bayesian inference analysis captures a more traditional hypothesis of amphibamiform relationships; however, the time-calibrated analysis under the fossilized birth–death model recovers a topology that mirrors the parsimony topologies. The low robusticity of topologies across different permutations employing traditional and modern methods suggest a need for improvement of current morphological datasets of lissamphibian origins. A morphometric analysis of the crania of terrestrial amphibamiforms reveals the evolution of disparate cranial morphologies among coeval taxa from the Early Permian of Texas.
Strategic Approaches for the Health Science Educator: Understanding Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, and Continuous Process Improvement and Their Impact
Authors: Lazarus Melanie M. , Bush Ruth L. , Perkowski Linda , McNeil Sara 
Published: March 2024

Abstract:
With continued demand for health science institutions to find solutions to deliver on heightened student expectations despite smaller budgets and fewer resources, the utilization of organizational improvement techniques is pervasive. Academic health care leaders are seeking effective modalities to overcome obstacles, modernize, and become more efficient. Three of the commonly used approaches for improvement are strategic planning, strategic thinking, and continuous process improvement (CPI), and these concepts have been used in a variety of forms throughout industry, higher education, and health care. However, their definitions are often not well understood, and their processes are misconstrued in practice. With the increased expectation of health care institutions with undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education to consider strategic processes in organizational improvement, it is important for leadership to understand the differences in these three approaches. In this article, we explain the concepts of strategic planning, strategic thinking, and CPI through an overview of their history, definitions, and the benefits and pitfalls as observed by researchers. Furthermore, we reduce the noise in the existing literature into three concise definitions for each approach. And finally, for those seeking where to begin, we explain one tool in each category recommended for the novice strategist: the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis for strategic planning, the Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics (GOST) framework for strategic thinking, and the Pareto Chart for CPI.
Cocaine-Induced Plasma Cell Orificial “Dermatomucositis”: A More Accurate Descriptive Term for a Clearly Dermatological Entity
Authors: Fernandez-Flores Angel , González Montero José Manuel 
Published: March 2024

Abstract:
Although the involvement of the nasal passages and nasal septum in cocaine users has been known for decades, a new presentation affecting the nostrils and upper lip with an inflamed appearance has recently been documented. The authors who identified this presentation termed it “cocaine-related plasma cell mucositis” due to the abundance of plasma cells in the infiltrate. In this article, we present a second case and emphasize the dermal involvement of the lip, leading us to consider the condition as a genuine dermatomucositis.
Qualitative Blade Topology in Donor Cornea Punches and Corresponding Endothelial Cell Loss in PK and DMEK Grafts
Authors: Straiko Megan M. W. , López Claudia S. , Hubbs Rebecca , Dye Phillip K. , Tran Khoa D. 
Published: March 2024

Purpose:
Two commonly used donor cornea punches were assessed using quantification of peripheral endothelial cell loss (ECL) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of blade topology and associated features on donor grafts.

Methods:
Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) (n = 8 pairs) and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) (n = 8 pairs) grafts were prepared from mate donor corneas using Moria Busin or Corza Barron donor cornea punches (all punches were 7.5 mm) and analyzed for global and peripheral ECL. Punches were examined by SEM and subsequently used to prepare PK grafts from mate donor corneas (n = 3 pairs) that were also assessed by SEM.

Results:
For PK grafts, peripheral ECL caused by Busin and Barron punches was 4.2% ± 0.6% and 4.0% ± 0.9% (P = 0.62), respectively. For DMEK grafts, peripheral ECL caused by Busin and Barron punches was 3.6% ± 1.9% and 3.0% ± 1.3% (P = 0.48), respectively. SEM analysis of the Busin punch identified a rolled blade with a seam; the Barron punch is created from full rod stock and is seamless. Busin punch PK grafts have a ridge of stromal tissue that was not observed in the Barron PK grafts. Both punches exhibit anomalies along the blade edge, and the stroma of both grafts exhibited “drag lines.”

Conclusions:
Both punches caused similar and minimal ECL. In PK grafts, the seam of the Busin punch may be the source of the observed uneven stromal surface. Striations and debris on the cutting surfaces of both punches may produce drag lines in cut stroma. These topological features may contribute to uneven donor–recipient tissue apposition, leading to astigmatism after PK.
Techniques in Nipple Areolar Reconstruction: A Retrospective Analysis of Surgical Interventions and Patient-reported Satisfaction Scores
Authors: Baker Nusaiba F. , Marxen Troy , Nguyen Jonathan , Danko Dora , Ebunlomo Tola , Carlson Grant W. , Thompson Peter W. 
Published: March 2024

Background:
Nipple areolar complex (NAC) reconstruction often signifies completion of the breast reconstruction process for some patients and has been shown to improve both psychosocial and sexual well-being. Several techniques have been described; however, there currently exists little evidence in the literature describing outcomes or patient satisfaction.

Methods:
A retrospective analysis of NAC reconstructions over the last decade was queried for patient demographics, operative technique, and postoperative outcomes. A standardized, validated survey was also utilized to evaluate overall satisfaction, with a focus on aesthetic outcome, shape, color, and projection.

Results:
Eighty-three patients were identified, with 49 (59.0%) completing the survey. The modalities used for reconstruction include the C-V flap (45.7%), the modified skate flap technique (42.2%), and free nipple grafting (FNG, 12.0%). No significant differences in age, BMI, or comorbidities were found among the three types. The most utilized donor site for skate flap reconstruction was the suprapubic area (37.1%). There were also no significant differences in complication rate (C-V 10.5%, FNG 10%, skate 5.7%, P = 0.630) or revision surgery (C-V 2.6%, FNG 0%, skate 5.7%, P = 0.732). The most common complication was nipple necrosis. Adjusting for time to follow-up using multivariate analysis, there was a significant difference in overall patient satisfaction when compared across all three techniques, with the modified skate flap having the highest mean overall satisfaction scores.

Conclusions:
NAC reconstruction can be completed safely and effectively with a variety of techniques. The modified skate flap technique was associated with high levels of patient satisfaction and a low complication rate.
Treatment of Cicatricial Lower Eyelid Ectropion with Suture of Horner Muscle Combined with Fascia Transplantation
Authors: Takaya Kento , Sakai Shigeki , Kishi Kazuo 
Published: March 2024

Summary:
This case series aimed to describe a new technique for correcting contractures and deformities that reliably addresses lacrimal punctum deviation and severe cicatricial lower eyelid ectropion. This was a technical description and a retrospective interventional case series. Eyelid ectropion and lacrimal punctum deviation were treated surgically by grafting the fascia lata and suturing the tarsus-Horner muscle. In total, three patients underwent this surgery: one for burns, one for lower eyelid tumor resection, and the other for an orbital floor fracture following a motorcycle accident, all resulting in ectropion. All patients previously had failed ectropion correction procedures, including scar revision, skin grafting, auricular cartilage grafting, and lateral tarsal strips. The mean follow-up was 15.8 (12.5–18.5) months. Furthermore, all patients showed resolution of lower eyelid ectropion and significant improvement in lower eyelid contracture, with a mean increase of 4.0 (2.5–5) mm. No severe complications were observed, and they reported a significant improvement in ocular surface symptoms. Our study shows that tacking of the tarsus and Horner muscles in combination with fascia lata grafting is effective in correcting refractory cicatricial lower eyelid ectropion with deviation of the tear punctum.
Lead-associated mortality in the US 1999–2020: a time-stratified analysis of a national cohort
Authors: An De-Wei , Yu Yu-Ling , Hara Azusa , Martens Dries S. , Yang Wen-Yi , Cheng Yi-Bang , Huang Qi-Fang , Asayama Kei , Stolarz-Skrzypek Katarzyna , Rajzer Marek , Verhamme Peter , Nawrot Tim S. , Li Yan , Staessen Jan A. 
Published: March 2024

Objectives:
We undertook time-stratified analyses of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in the US to assess time trends (1999–2020) in the associations of blood lead (BL) with blood pressure, mortality, the BL-associated population attributable fraction (PAF).

Methods:
Vital status of participants, 20–79 years old at enrolment, was ascertained via the National Death Index. Regressions, mediation analyses and PAF were multivariable adjusted and standardized to 2020 US Census data.

Results:
In time-stratified analyses, BL decreased from 1.76 μg/dl in 1999–2004 to 0.93 μg/dl in 2017–2020, while the proportion of individuals with BL < 1 μg/dl increased from 19.2% to 63.0%. Total mortality was unrelated to BL (hazard ratio (HR) for a fourfold BL increment: 1.05 [95% confidence interval, CI: 0.93–1.17]). The HR for cardiovascular death was 1.44 (1.01–2.07) in the 1999–2000 cycle, but lost significance thereafter. BL was directly related to cardiovascular mortality, whereas the indirect BL pathway via BP was not significant. Low socioeconomic status (SES) was directly related to BL and cardiovascular mortality, but the indirect SES pathway via BL lost significance in 2007–2010. From 1999–2004 to 2017–2020, cardiovascular PAF decreased (P < 0.001) from 7.80% (0.17–14.4%) to 2.50% (0.05–4.68%) and number of lead-attributable cardiovascular deaths from 53 878 (1167–99 253) to 7539 (160–14 108).

Conclusion:
Due to implementation of strict environmental policies, lead exposure is no longer associated with total mortality, and the mildly increased cardiovascular mortality is not associated with blood lead via blood pressure in the United States.
Trauma- and Violence-Informed Empowering Care for Sexual Assault Survivors
Authors: Klein L. B. , Melnik Jessica , Curran Kimberly , Luebke Jeneile , Moore Kaylen M. , Ruiz Ashley M. , Brown Cassilynn , Parker Diara , Hernandez-White Isabel , Walsh Kate 
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Background
Forensic nurse examiners, including sexual assault nurse examiners, provide care for survivors holistically through healthcare, emotional support, connection to follow-up care, safety planning, and, if desired, evidence collection to aid in the prosecution of sexual assault. There is increasing recognition that trauma-informed care must also include an understanding of the impacts of structural violence on minoritized patients to ensure health equity.

Aim
To help address this guidance gap, we expanded Campbell and colleagues' empowering care model using a trauma- and violence-informed care (TVIC) lens.

Methods
We used an iterative discussion-based process that included five joint meetings between a seven-member transdisciplinary research team and a five-member nurse advisory board.

Results
In a TVIC-informed empowering care model, we propose behavioral examples for forensic nurses for each of Campbell et al.'s five key domains of empowering care for forensic nurse examinations (i.e., build rapport and establish trust, show compassion, provide patient-directed care, convey professionalism, and provide resource referral and follow-up).

Conclusions
These behavioral examples for nurses can help guide forensic nurse training and practice to reduce disparities in treatment and follow-up support. Structures and systems are needed that enable forensic nurses to provide trauma- and violence-informed empowering care to survivors of sexual assault and, over time, increase the accessibility of forensic nurse examinations and improve patient outcomes.
Workplace Productivity, Health and Wellbeing
Authors: Ojo Samson O. , Chater Angel M. , Hewson David J. , Bailey Daniel P. 
Published: March 2024

Objective
The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility and potential effects of a workplace intervention to reduce and break up sitting.

Methods
Office workers were randomized in clusters to intervention (n = 22) or control (n = 22). The intervention included a height-adjustable workstation, education, computer prompt software, and line manager support. Outcomes included device-measured workplace sitting and ecological momentary assessed workplace productivity. Recruitment, retention, and data completion rates were assessed.

Results
Recruitment (N = 44), retention (91%), and workplace sitting measurement rates demonstrated study feasibility. At 8 weeks, workplace sitting was 11% lower (95% CI: −20.71, −1.30) in the intervention group compared with control participants. Intervention participants were also more engaged, motivated, and productive while sitting (P ≤ 0.016).

Conclusions
It was feasible to implement and evaluate this office workplace intervention, with potential benefits on workplace sitting and ecological momentary assessed productivity.
Nurses' Perceived Effects of Visitor Restrictions in Hospital Maternity Units
Authors: Iobst Stacey E. , Breman Rachel Blankstein , Black Hannah , Edmonds Joyce K. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Purpose:
To explore how perinatal nurses perceive the effects of visitor restrictions on patient care within a hospital setting.

Study Design and Methods:
We distributed a cross-sectional survey online to perinatal nurses in May of 2022. Characteristics of respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Responses to an open-ended question were analyzed via conventional content analysis.

Results:
Among our sample of 101 nurses, we identified seven codes representing positive effects and seven codes representing negative effects. The most frequently reported positive effects were ability to provide person-centered care (n = 36, 35.6%) and less patient stress and more rest (n = 29, 28.7%). The most frequently reported negative effects were limited patient support (n = 22, 21.8%) and emotional distress to the patient (n = 15, 14.9%). Fourteen percent (n = 14) of respondents cited both positive and negative effects.

Clinical Implications:
Nurses perceived that visitor restrictions resulted in both positive and negative patient experiences. Balancing clinical needs and safety considerations with emotional needs of the childbearing individual requires careful consideration by maternity care clinicians and health care systems. Subsequent research is needed to determine optimal visitation policies during intrapartum and postpartum with consideration to hospital context and patient preferences for optimal care.
Back morphology and walking patterns mean 13.8 years after surgery for lumbar disk herniation in adolescents
Authors: Ruehr Livia , Blomé Sebastian , Kastrati Gránit , Lagerbäck Tobias , Jonsjö Martin , Möller Hans , Skorpil Mikael , Lasselin Julie , Lalouni Maria , Gerdhem Paul , Jensen Karin 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
In many pain conditions, there is lingering pain despite healed tissue damage. Our previous study shows that individuals who underwent surgery for lumbar disk herniation (LDH) during adolescence have worse health, more pain, and increased disk degeneration mean 13 years after surgery compared with controls. It is unclear if walking patterns segregate surgically treated LDH adolescents and controls at mean 13-year follow-up.

Objectives:
Here, we analyzed the relationship between gait, back morphology and other health outcomes in a cohort of individuals treated surgically because of lumbar disk herniation compared with controls.

Methods:
We analyzed gait during a walking paradigm, back morphology at the site of surgery, and standardized health outcomes, among individuals who received surgery for LDH as adolescents, “cases” (n = 23), compared with “controls” (n = 23).

Results:
There were gait differences in head (P = 0.021) and trunk angle (P = 0.021) between cases and controls in a direction where cases exhibited a posture associated with sickness. The gait variance was explained by subjective pain and exercise habits rather than objective disk degeneration.

Conclusion:
Over a decade after surgery for LDH during adolescence, health among cases is worse compared with controls. The head and trunk angles differ between cases and controls, indicating that the residual pain lingers and may cause changes in movement patterns long after a painful episode in early life. Gait may be a useful target for understanding maintenance of pain and disability among individuals treated surgically for LDH during adolescence.