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“IT's too much to do alone”: A mixed‐methods exploration of patient experiences implementing emergency department management plans for chronic pain
Authors: Brady Bernadette , Pang Sheng Min , Dennis Sarah , Chipchase Lucy , Liamputtong Pranee , Jennings Matthew , Tcharkhedian Elise , Andary Toni , Pavlovic Natalie , Zind Marguerite , Middleton Paul , Boland Robert 
Published: March 2024

AbstractObjectivesTo explore the experiences of socio‐culturally diverse community members attempting to manage their chronic pain and enact evidence‐based management plans following an index Emergency Department (ED) visit.MethodsA convergent parallel mixed‐methods design with qualitative interviews and descriptive analysis was undertaken in two public hospitals in a multicultural region in Sydney, Australia. Consecutive adults were recruited from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD: n = 45) or Australian‐born (n = 45) backgrounds, who presented to the ED for a chronic neuromusculoskeletal pain condition. Consenting participants were prescribed an individualised chronic pain management plan following examination by a physiotherapist, who collected standardised measures of pain and health literacy. Six months later, participants underwent a structured phone survey regarding their pain status and whether they had actioned management plans. Participants were invited to participate in a semi‐structured interview.ResultsSix‐month data were available for 82 of 90 participants who attended the ED and consented to the baseline assessment (40 CALD and 42 Australian‐born). Participants were 52% females, predominately middle‐aged (mean age 54.7 years), with an overall mean symptom duration of 10 years (SD 9.0). At 6 months, there were nine representations by six CALD participants and 23 by nine Australian‐born participants. Overall, 52% reported unchanged pain, 24% were worse and 23% improved, with similar action plan progress for CALD (58%) and Australian‐born (53%) participants. Pain features and health literacy were similar, irrespective of progress with pain management plans. From 41 participants who consented to phone interviews, three themes emerged to explain their progress with recommendations: ‘illness model’, ‘urgency’ and ‘control orientation’.ConclusionsPatients presenting to the ED with chronic pain might be more likely to action discharge recommendations if primary care providers identify patient‐specific and contextual barriers to implementation.
Stress field and interaction forces between dislocations and precipitate distributions
Authors: Takahashi A. , Kasuya T. , Ghoniem N. M. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractA computational method is developed for calculation of the stress field and interaction forces between dislocations and precipitates of arbitrary shape and distribution. The internal stress generated by precipitates due to coherency strain is implemented within the discrete dislocation dynamics (DDD) framework. The s‐version finite element method (s‐FEM), which models a precipitate of arbitrary shape using a local mesh is used to calculate coherency stress fields. The method facilitates meshing precipitate volumes of arbitrary geometry, and multiple local meshes can be superimposed at various positions of the global mesh. Accuracy and convergence conditions of the method are established. For a single precipiate, the method is shown to be 3.5 times faster than a standard FEM calculation for the same accuracy, and the gain in speed increases with the number of precipitates. The CRSS of spherical precipitates is found to be higher than disk‐shaped precipitates of the same volume fraction.
Research hotspots and frontiers of alcohol and epilepsy: A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Liu Wenhui , Li Huan , Lin Simei 
Published: March 2024

AbstractPurposeAlcohol is implicated in epileptogenesis and seizures attack. An increasing number of studies about alcohol and epilepsy have been published. We aimed to assess research trends and hot spots in the field of alcohol and epilepsy.Patients and MethodsLiterature concerning alcohol and epilepsy was systemically searched through the Web of Science database. Collaborative maps were quantitatively analyzed by using the VOSviewer and CiteSpace tools.ResultsA total of 1578 papers about the field of alcohol and epilepsy were taken into analysis, which was written by 6840 authors from 2153 institutions in 85 countries, published in 676 journals, and cited 79 667 references from 10 750 journals. The United States was the leading country and had close ties with others. The University of Toronto was the most productive institution. Alcoholism‐clinical and experimental research was the fastest‐growing journal. Richard J. Bodnar was the author contributing the most literature. Analysis of keywords showed epilepsy, alcohol, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and management were common themes.ConclusionThe presented study conducted the first bibliometric analysis of the field of alcohol and epilepsy, which will provide insights into the latest progress, evolution paths, frontier research hot spots, and future research trends in the field.
Comparison of Epworth Sleepiness Scale and OSA‐18 Scores With Polysomnography in Children
Authors: Bacon Beatrice R. , Hassinger Amanda B. , Varavenkataraman Gaayathri , Gould Erin , Sahlollbey Nick , Carr Michele M. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractObjectiveOur goal is to determine if there is a correlation between Modified Epworth Sleepiness Scale (M‐ESS) scores, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)‐18 scores, and polysomnography (PSG) outcomes in children.Study DesignRetrospective chart review.SettingPediatric otolaryngology clinic.MethodsCharts of consecutive children presenting from July 2021 to July 2023 were reviewed. Demographics, body mass index (BMI), BMI Z score, M‐ESS score, OSA‐18 score, PSG results, and sleep apnea severity were included. One‐way analysis of variance and Pearson/Spearman correlation coefficients were calculated.ResultsThree hundred sixty‐seven children were included, 162 (44.1%) girls and 205 (55.9%) boys. Mean patient age was 7.8 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 7.3‐8.3) years. M‐ESS score was 6.3 (n = 348, 95% CI: 5.8‐6.8), mean OSA‐18 score was 56.2 (n = 129, 95% CI: 53.0‐59.4). Mean apnea‐hypopnea index (AHI) was 10.1 (95% CI: 8.7‐11.4) events/h, obstructive AHI 9.3 (95% CI: 8.0‐12.7) events/h, respiratory distress index 14.6 (95% CI: 8.4‐20.8) events/h, and oxygen saturation nadir 89.8% (95% CI: 89.1‐90.4). Sixty‐two children (17.2%) had mild, 192 (53.5%) moderate, and 105 (29.2%) severe sleep apnea. M‐ESS score correlated weakly to AHI (r = .19, P = <.001), and OSA‐18 score to oxygen saturation nadir (r = −.16, P = .002). After logistic regression adjusted for age and BMI, neither clinical scores were independently associated with AHI.ConclusionM‐ESS and OSA‐18 scores have a weak correlation with OSA severity in children. More reliable, age‐appropriate screening tools are needed in pediatric sleep apnea.
Evaluating dynamics in human‐bear interactions within social‐ecological system
Authors: Ji Yunrui , Wei Xuelei , Li Diqiang 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Over the past few decades, social‐ecological transformations have contributed to the restoration of numerous carnivores, presenting new challenges for human‐wildlife coexistence. Evaluating and understanding human‐wildlife interaction dynamics, particularly for conflict‐prone species, is crucial for conservation and management strategies.

Our study focuses on Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) in Western Yunnan, China, a region with favourable bear conditions and significant environmental changes due to conservation policies. This study employed a multifaceted approach to gather data on bear occurrences and human‐bear conflicts. Utilising species distribution models, we predicted the potential bear habitat in 2000 and 2020. We proposed a methodology integrating bear habitat with human footprint to delineate the human‐bear interface. Additionally, we evaluated the spatial–temporal variations in bear habitat and human‐bear interface between 2000 and 2020. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted to capture the perceptions of local communities regarding the bear population, human‐bear interactions and conservation policies.

Our findings indicated that the potential habitats of bears were strongly influenced by forest cover. We noticed improvements in bear habitat from 2000 to 2020, notwithstanding localised losses in specific areas. Most respondents attributed the increasing bear population to forest restoration and reduced human impact during this period. Notably, a significant proportion of respondents supported the conservation policies, previously participating in their formulation and implementation. Our analysis further revealed increases in the human‐bear interface and human‐bear interactions from 2000 to 2020. Remarkably, these changes did not significantly diminish local communities' endorsement of conservation policies. This resilience can be attributed to the net positive impacts of conservation policies on the livelihoods of these communities.

Our study highlights the complexity and dynamic nature of human‐wildlife interactions within the social‐ecological system and provides new insights to facilitate sustainable conservation and management measures.

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A New Protocol for Obtaining Mucilage and Biopolymeric Ecofilms From Cacti
Authors: de Andrada Lucas Vinícius Pierre , do Nascimento Souza Jheizon Feitoza , de Sousa Lady Daiane Costa , Brito Andréa Monteiro Santana Silva , de Lima Silva Ivo Diego , Vinhas Glória Maria , da Silva Thieres George Freire , Ferreira Natanael Lucena , de Brito Fred Augusto Lourêdo , do Nascimento Simões Adriano 
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACTThe objective was to produce an innovative biopolymeric ecofilm, using hydrotested and reused alcohol for mucilage extraction and incorporation of calcium lactate into the film. The mucilage of Nopalea cochenillifera (L.) Salm‐Dyck was extracted with ethyl alcohol P.A. (99.8%) or reused alcohol after hydrodistillation (82%). Mucilage powder was hydrated (4% w/v), glycerol at a concentration of 60% and calcium lactate (0% and 2%) were added and the emulsion was then placed in the oven for 24 h to prepare the films. The innovation of this work was the recycling of the ethanol used to extract cactus mucilage in order to prepare ecofilms, which resulted in a more environmentally friendly production process. The industrial yield of mucilage extracted using distilled ethanol (1.3%) was lower than that of P.A. alcohol (3.3%). However, the mucilage extracted using distilled ethanol had a higher concentration of carbohydrates and phenolic compounds and lower levels of Na+ and K+, leading to reduced electrical conductivity. The biopolymeric ecofilm obtained was thinner (0.15 mm) and had lower solubility in water (43%) and moisture content (15%), greater transparency (12.65%) and higher tensile strength (12.91 MPa). The addition of calcium lactate in biopolymers decreased water solubility while increasing permeability and thickness. Furthermore, it enhanced the resistance and thermal stability of biopolymeric ecofilms. Thus, biopolymeric ecofilms of mucilage obtained showed potential for use in biofilms and edible coatings on fruits and vegetables, with a strong appeal for lower environmental impact and, consequently, being able to reduce manufacturing costs for the industry.
Failure analysis of floating offshore wind turbines based on a fuzzy failure mode and effect analysis model
Authors: Feng Qian‐Dong , Xia Jin‐Song , Wen Liangjun , Yazdi Mohammad 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe surging global demand for renewable energy has fueled the expansion of offshore wind energy, leveraging superior wind profiles and technological advancements in offshore wind turbine technology. Despite this growth, the operational experience of floating offshore wind turbines still needs to be improved as an emerging technology. Addressing this knowledge gap, our study compiles a comprehensive database of failure events associated with these turbines. Employing a rigorous analytical approach through the Fuzzy Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) methodology, we conduct an in‐depth failure analysis of floating offshore wind turbines. This investigation allows us to identify the most critical failure modes and pinpoint components vulnerable to failures. The paper delves into the root causes of these significant failure modes, proposing preventive and corrective measures based on our findings. Our recommendations serve as a strategic guide for stakeholders, offering insights to enhance offshore wind turbines’ design, operation, and maintenance practices and the broader wind farm infrastructure. Despite this, further clarification on the application and highlights of the fuzzy FMEA model is warranted in the abstract, a point we address in the revised conclusion to enhance our study's overall clarity and completeness.
Pressure‐Induced Structural and Semiconductor‐Metal‐Superconductor Transitions in a High‐Entropy van der Waals Compound (MnFeCuCdIn)PSe3
Authors: Zhang Xiaoliang , Li Weiwei , Feng Jiajia , Song Meng , Wang Gui , Liu Junxiu , Wang Zifan , Jiang Sheng , Sheng Hongwei , Chen Bin , Zhang Hengzhong 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe properties of the emerging phosphochalcogenide compounds can be tuned by temperature, pressure, and the chemical composition characterized by the compound entropy. However, it is unknown how the entropy of such a compound affects its structural stability and material properties when a state variable changes. In this work, a new layered high‐entropy phosphoselenide compound (MnFeCuCdIn)PSe3 (denoted MPSe3) is prepared and its structural evolution and property changes are studied at pressures up to ≈60 GPa. It is found that the compound undergoes two isostructural changes at ≈10 and 20 GPa, a structural change forming a high‐coordination phase in ≈32–35 GPa, a semiconductor‐to‐metal transition in ≈28–30 GPa at room temperature, and a metal‐to‐superconductor transition in ≈2.5–4.9 K at a pressure from ≈43 to 58 GPa. Combining data from prior studies, it is further found that for the MPSe3‐type medium/high‐entropy compounds, there exists a linear relationship between the structural transition pressure and the cation mixing entropy, and an inverse nearly linear relationship between the superconducting critical temperature and the cation mixing entropy, with the latter due primarily to the decrease in the Debye temperature. These findings will have great importance for developing new complex materials using the evolving entropy engineering.
Advocating green economy in India: The tug of war among income inequality, export diversification, and environmental quality
Authors: Onwe Joshua Chukwuma , Uche Emmanuel , Dhayal Karambir Singh , Uwazie Iyke Uwazie , Ashibogwu Kingsley Nze 
Published: March 2024

AbstractGlobally, most countries have shown strong commitments toward the attainment of sustainable development goals before 2023. Thus, this study focuses on analyzing such commitments toward the attainment of SDGs (7, 8, 10, and 13), respectively. The study evaluates the role played by income inequalities, export diversification, and economic growth in restoring a sustainable environment in India from 1970 to 2019. To achieve its objective, the study employed the novel Fourier autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) method. Remarkably, the study utilizes the load capacity factor (LCF) as a unique indicator for environmental sustainability. The LCF, which takes into account both biocapacity and ecological footprint, is one of the most complete indicators of environmental quality to date. The study's findings revealed a long‐run relationship between the LCF and all the explanatory variables. According to the Fourier ARDL results, income inequality and renewable energy improve environmental quality. At the same time, economic growth and export diversification negatively impact the LCF in India both within the short and long‐run periods. Conclusion and policy prescriptions are included in the study.
Synthesis of Pyrazoline Derivatives and Their Pharmacological Activities: A Review of the Last Decade
Authors: Anita  , Chouhan Laxmi K. , Ameta Sunil , Sharma Vinita , Ranawat Pradhyuman S. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractPyrazolines are nitrogen–containing heterocyclic compounds that find widespread use as herbicides and are active pharmaceuticals in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. Pyrazolines possess a five–membered ring with two nitrogen atoms and one endocyclic double bond. They are synthesized by conventional methods. However, Claisen–Schmidt condensation, a reaction of α, β‐unsaturated carbonyl (chalcones) compounds with hydrazine in the presence of acetic acid under refluxing conditions, is a popular conventional method. They have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antifungal, antipyretic, anticancer, antidepressant, and analgesic properties. The present study summarizes the chemistry of various chalcone–based pyrazolines and their pharmacological activities with the available data till 2023.
Synthesis of Magnesium hydroxide Whisker‐encapsulated Carbonized Chitosan and Basic Magnesium Carbonate Composite for Efficient Pb(II) Removal
Authors: Gong Lu , Zhu Chunmei , Yao Zhenying , Cui Chenyuan , Zhang Liting , Lian Xin , Qu Long , He Bai , Yuan Guoyuan , Yu Bo 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn this study, for magnesium hydroxide adsorbents, hydrothermal doping strategies were used to change their surface and structural properties to enhance adsorption. A novel adsorbent was prepared and used to remove low concentrations (<100 mg ⋅ L−1) of Pb2+ from water. The structure of the adsorbent was characterized a series of characterization methods with X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption‐desorption isotherms, and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The results showed that the adsorbent was a whisker composed of magnesium hydroxide, carbonized chitosan and basic magnesium carbonate (BMC@Mg(OH)2/CCS) with a specific surface area of 84.35 m2 ⋅ g−1, much higher than that of pure magnesium hydroxide whisker (37.84 m2/g). The adsorption isotherm, kinetic, and thermodynamic properties of the adsorbent for lead ions were studied in detail by batch adsorption. The Langmuir model fits the adsorption isotherm better, and the adsorption capacity is 416.67 mg ⋅ g−1. The adsorption mechanism, which mainly involves chemical precipitation and ligand chelation, is discussed.
Green Synthesis of Pyrrole Derivatives Catalyzed by Molecular Sieves: DFT, ADMT, and Molecular Docking Investigations
Authors: Serdaroğlu Goncagül , Uludağ Nesimi , Üstün Elvan 
Published: March 2024

AbstractA new synthetic methodology for the preparation by a different alternative method of five aryl pyrrole derivatives is produced from the corresponding ketoximes, giving diverse five‐membered N‐heterocycles in satisfactory yields. For the first time in literature, the synthetic catalyst molecular sieves were described. The simplicity and high response yield of this procedure are its standout qualities. Additionally, spectroscopic techniques (FT‐IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, elemental analysis) were used to confirm the structures of all synthesized compounds. FT‐IR and NMR computations with B3LYP/6‐311G** level by utilizing the G09 W package were performed to compare with observed data and evaluate the structural confirmation of novel pyrrole derivatives. Then, the lipophilic characterization and water solubility were computed to enlighten the physicochemical attitude. The ADMT properties were calculated to elucidate the possible bioavailability tendencies of the compounds and the adverse behaviour in terms of both medicinal and environmental. FMO analyses were also conducted to indicate/show the reactivity tendencies and possible regions. The molecular docking analyses of the optimized molecules were performed against Bovine Serum Albumin and Leukemia Inhibitory Factor. In conclusion, this study underscores the crucial role of green chemistry principles in developing novel synthetic methodologies, using environmentally benign catalysts like zeolite 3 Å.
A new perspective on the competent programmer hypothesis through the reproduction of real faults with repeated mutations
Authors: Ahmed Zaheed , Schwass Eike , Herbold Steffen , Trautsch Fabian , Grabowski Jens 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe competent programmer hypothesis is one of the fundamental assumptions of mutation testing, which claims that most programmers are competent enough to create correct or almost correct source code. This implies that faults should usually manifest through small variations of the correct code. Consequently, researchers assumed that the synthetic faults injected in source code through the mutation operators closely resemble the real faults. Unfortunately, it is still unclear whether the competent programmer hypothesis holds, as past research presents contradictory claims. Within this article, we provide a new perspective on the competent programmer hypothesis and its relation to mutation testing. We try to re‐create real‐world faults through chains of mutations to understand if there is a direct link between mutation testing and faults. The lengths of these paths help us to understand if the source code is really almost correct, or if large variations are required. Our experiments used a state‐of‐the‐art benchmark database of real faults named Defects4J 2.0.0. It contains 835 reproducible real‐world faults in 17 open‐source projects that comprise a total of 1044 bug‐fix pairs of files. Our results indicate that while the competent programmer hypothesis seems to be true, mutation testing is missing important operators to generate representative real‐world faults.
Writing and Reading Connections: A before, during, and after Experience for Critical Thinkers
Authors: Deane Paul , Traga Philippakos Zoi A. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis article underscores the intimate connection between reading and writing as communication skills that share a common linguistic and orthographic foundation, and which combine in complex ways to support practical literacy tasks. Developing higher order literacy skills requires teachers to develop metacognitive skills and self‐regulation, both of which are fostered by writing‐for‐reading and reading‐for‐writing tasks. Writing for reading includes prereading tasks, such as analyzing form, topic, audience, and purpose; writing during reading includes tasks such as notetaking; and writing after reading includes tasks such as writing summaries. Reading for writing includes prewriting tasks, such as analysis of task requirements; reading during writing includes tasks such as correcting errors, monitoring for content quality, and searching source texts for needed information; and reading after writing includes tasks such as self‐evaluation and peer review. To illustrate these concepts in a pedagogical context, this article provides practical strategies for integrating reading and writing tasks in the classroom.