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Individual, organizational, and policy strategies to enhance the retention and a sense of belonging for health care professionals in rehabilitation medicine
Authors: Silver Julie K. , Fleming Talya K. , Ellinas Elizabeth H. , Silver Emily M. , Verduzco‐Gutierrez Monica , Bryan Katherine M. , Flores Laura E. , Sarno Danielle L. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe retention of physicians and other health care professionals in rehabilitation medicine is a critical issue that affects patients' access to care and the quality of the care they receive. In the United States and globally, there are known shortages of clinicians including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech‐language pathologists. These shortages are predicted to worsen in the future. It is known that attrition occurs in a variety of ways such as a clinician reducing work hours or effort, taking a position at another organization, leaving the field of medicine altogether, stress‐related illness, and suicide. Retention efforts should focus on stay factors by creating a positive culture that supports a sense of belonging as well as addressing a myriad of push and pull factors that lead to attrition. In this commentary, we provide a roadmap that includes examples of stay strategies for individuals and organizations to adopt that are aimed at enhancing the retention of rehabilitation medicine professionals.
VOC‐based detection of prostate cancer using an electronic nose and ion mobility spectrometry: A novel urine‐based approach
Authors: Heers Hendrik , Chwilka Oliver , Huber Johannes , Vogelmeier Claus , Koczulla Andreas Rembert , Baumbach Jörg Ingo , Boeselt Tobias 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundMany diseases leave behind specific metabolites which can be detected from breath and urine as volatile organic compounds (VOC). Our group previously described VOC‐based methods for the detection of bladder cancer and urinary tract infections. This study investigated whether prostate cancer can be diagnosed from VOCs in urine headspace.MethodsFor this pilot study, mid‐stream urine samples were collected from 56 patients with histologically confirmed prostate cancer. A control group was formed with 53 healthy male volunteers matched for age who had recently undergone a negative screening by prostate‐specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal exam. Headspace measurements were performed with the electronic nose Cyranose 320TM. Statistical comparison was performed using principal component analysis, calculating Mahalanobis distance, and linear discriminant analysis. Further measurements were carried out with ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) to compare detection accuracy and to identify potential individual analytes. Bonferroni correction was applied for multiple testing.ResultsThe electronic nose yielded a sensitivity of 77% and specificity of 62%. Mahalanobis distance was 0.964, which is indicative of limited group separation. IMS identified a total of 38 individual analytical peaks, two of which showed significant differences between groups (p < 0.05). To discriminate between tumor and controls, a decision tree with nine steps was generated. This model led to a sensitivity of 98% and specificity of 100%.ConclusionsVOC‐based detection of prostate cancer seems feasible in principle. While the first results with an electronic nose show some limitations, the approach can compete with other urine‐based marker systems. However, it seems less reliable than PSA testing. IMS is more accurate than the electronic nose with promising sensitivity and specificity, which warrants further research. The individual relevant metabolites identified by IMS should further be characterized using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry to facilitate potential targeted rapid testing.
Some mathematical characteristics in sparse control for linear time‐varying systems
Authors: Mai Heng , Yin Zhaoyang 
Published: March 2024

SummaryThe existence, solution structure, and equivalence of sparse control for linear time‐varying systems are investigated. We proved the existence of the optimal solution of sparse control for the linear time‐varying systems. By using the non‐smooth maximum principle, we are given the necessary conditions for the sparse control optimality for linear time‐varying systems. We proved that the optimal solution of sparse control taking values of and 0. Under the normality of the linear time‐varying systems, we proved an equivalence theorem between the sparse control and optimal control. Numerical examples are included to illustrate the effectiveness of the sparse control for linear time‐varying systems.
WheTLHLoc 4W: Small‐scale inspection ground mobile robot with two tracks, two rotating legs, and four wheels
Authors: Bruzzone Luca , Nodehi Shahab Edin , Fanghella Pietro 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWheTLHLoc 4W is the second version of a hybrid leg–wheel–track small‐scale ground mobile robot, developed for surveillance and inspection applications. It differs from its predecessor, WheTLHLoc 2W, in two main aspects: the number of wheels (four instead of two), and the new leg design. The overall size of the robot varies depending on the configuration: 500 × 420 × 140 mm (length × width × height) in tracked mode with lowered legs, 315 × 420 × 310 mm in tracked mode with raised legs, and 430 × 420 × 260 mm in wheeled mode. The robot is sufficiently small to explore narrow spaces, both indoors and outdoors, switching between wheeled locomotion on compact surfaces and tracked locomotion on irregular and yielding terrain. Due to its small length, the robot can stand on one tread of a stair. Nevertheless, it is capable of climbing stairs, and the step height limit has been augmented from 165 mm to 180 mm (+9.1%) with respect to the first version, keeping constant the robot overall size. This enhancement has been achieved through a mechanical redesign of the two rotating legs: each leg now features a pair of smaller wheels, actuated by the same actuator through a gear train, instead of a single larger wheel. The significant increase in the maximum step height expands the robot's capabilities for indoor environments, as stairs with a rise higher than 180 mm are extremely uncommon. The paper discusses the mechanical design of WheTLHLoc 4W, the trajectory planning for step/stair climbing, and provides an analytical comparison between the novel architecture and the first version in terms of stability against overturn and slippage. These analytical results are then experimentally verified. The findings demonstrate that the new leg design not only increases the maximum step height (+9.1%), but also reduces the minimum friction coefficient required for successful stair climbing (−19.1% for the maximum step).
Organic consumption as a means to achieve sustainable development goals and agenda 2063
Authors: Mkhize Sandile , Ellis Debbie 
Published: March 2024

AbstractAs the global population approaches 10 billion by 2050, addressing sustainable food production is imperative for achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, and Agenda 2063's Aspiration 1 for inclusive growth and sustainable development in Africa. This qualitative study explored South African consumers' perceptions of organic food using an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) model. Emphasising health perspectives, it investigates implications for SDGs and Agenda 2063. Employing non‐probability snowball sampling, 25 semi‐structured interviews reached data saturation. Thematic analysis revealed that while health and environmental benefits of organic food are recognised, many consumers do not perceive organic food as inherently healthier. The study underscores the need for improved communication and consumer education to align perceptions with sustainability goals and foster a prosperous future and achievement of Agenda 2063.
Photoactivatable Xanthone (PaX) Dyes Enable Quantitative, Dual Color, and Live‐Cell MINFLUX Nanoscopy
Authors: Remmel Michael , Matthias Jessica , Lincoln Richard , Keller‐Findeisen Jan , Butkevich Alexey N. , Bossi Mariano L. , Hell Stefan W. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe single‐molecule localization concept MINFLUX has triggered a reevaluation of the features of fluorophores for attaining nanometer‐scale resolution. MINFLUX nanoscopy benefits from temporally controlled fluorescence (“on”/“off”) photoswitching. Combined with an irreversible switching behavior, the localization process is expected to turn highly efficient and quantitative data analysis simple. The potential in the recently reported photoactivable xanthone (PaX) dyes is recognized to extend the list of molecular switches used for MINFLUX with 561 nm excitation beyond the fluorescent protein mMaple. The MINFLUX localization success rates of PaX560, PaX+560, and mMaple are quantitatively compared by analyzing the effective labeling efficiency of endogenously tagged nuclear pore complexes. The PaX dyes prove to be superior to mMaple and on par with the best reversible molecular switches routinely used in single‐molecule localization microscopy. Moreover, the rationally designed PaX595 is introduced for complementing PaX560 in dual color 561 nm MINFLUX imaging based on spectral classification and the deterministic, irreversible, and additive‐independent nature of PaX photoactivation is showcased in fast live‐cell MINFLUX imaging. The PaX dyes meet the demands of MINFLUX for a robust readout of each label position and fill the void of reliable fluorophores dedicated to 561 nm MINFLUX imaging.
Selective comparison of verifiable online voting systems
Authors: Finogina Tamara , Cucurull Juan Jordi , Costa Nuria 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis paper aims to provide a guideline for identifying the most suitable online voting system under the given requirements and acceptable tradeoffs. We have selected twelve (more or less) well‐known online voting systems that rely on distinct cryptographic mechanisms for achieving security. For each of the systems, we summarized the key architectural and cryptographic ideas behind their design. Then, we analyzed the required trust assumptions for achieving the three most important security properties (i.e., verifiability, divided between cast‐as‐intended, recorded‐as‐cast, and tallied‐as‐recorded verifiabilities, privacy, and receipt‐freeness). To make a fair comparison, we did our analysis based on identical security definitions. Note that we selected wildly known and well‐accepted definitions, which are scheme‐neutral, to avoid any biases. Also, we discussed some of the most critical practical aspects of those systems, such as–the necessity for secure or anonymous channels, reliance on secure printer facilities and so forth. To facilitate the comparison, we suggested a unified naming convention for system elements based on their roles and functions. Then, based on the unified naming convention, we compared all twelve online voting systems for both the security properties and practical aspects. Finally, we summarized our observations regarding patterns and dependencies we observed, provided guidelines for selecting the online voting system, and gave recommendations regarding system design. We hope our work contributes to the online literature and facilitates the process of selecting the most suitable e‐voting system depending on the requirements of a specific election.
Presenting a theory of change for cultivating institutional‐level SoTL cultures through a cross‐institutional community of practice
Authors: Abbot Sophia , Lukes Laura , Henry Dayna , Wheeler Lindsay 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn this chapter, the authors describe the theory of change behind a regional cross‐institutional community of practice (CoP) for educational developers seeking to strengthen their institution's SoTL culture and increase faculty SoTL production by providing institution‐level support initiatives and programming.
In hospital outcomes of autologous and implant‐based breast reconstruction in patients with diabetes mellitus: A population‐based study of 2015–2020 national inpatient sample
Authors: Li Renxi , Ranganath Bharat 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundBreast reconstruction encompasses autologous (ABR) and implant‐based breast reconstruction (IBR) each with its own sets of potential complications. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with breast reconstruction complications, although most of the studies did not differentiate between the reconstruction procedures. This study conducted a population‐based study examining impact of DM on inhospital outcomes in ABR and IBR.MethodsPatients underwent ABR or IBR were identified in National Inpatient Sample from Q4 2015 to 2020. A 1:2 propensity score matching was used to address differences in demographics, hospital characteristics, primary payer status, comorbidities, and reconstruction staging between DM and non‐DM patients. In hospital outcomes were assessed separately in ABR and IBR.ResultsThere were 997 (7.68%) DM and 11,987 (92.32%) non‐DM patients in ABR. Meanwhile, 1325 (7.38%) DM and 16,638 (92.62%) non‐DM patients underwent IBR. DM cohorts in ABR and IBR were matched to 1930 and 2558 non‐DM patients, respectively. After matching, DM patients in both ABR and IBR had higher risks of renal complications (ABR, 3.73% vs. 1.76%, p < 0.01; IBR, 1.83% vs. 0.78%, p = 0.01) and longer length of stay (ABR, p = 0.01; IBR, p = 0.04). In ABR, DM patients had higher respiratory complications (2.82% vs. 1.19%, p < 0.01), excessive scarring (2.72% vs. 1.55%, p = 0.03), and infection (2.42% vs. 1.14%, p = 0.01), while in IBR, DM patients had higher hemorrhage/hematoma (5.40% vs. 3.40%, p < 0.01) and transfer out (1.52% vs. 0.78%, p = 0.04).ConclusionDM was associated with distinct sets of inhospital complications in ABR and IBR, which can be valuable for preoperative risk stratification and informing clinical decision‐making for DM patients.
Einflussfaktoren auf die gesellschaftliche Wahrnehmung und Akzeptanz der landwirtschaftlichen Nutztierhaltung aus Sicht des Lebensmitteleinzelhandels
Authors: Harms Regina , Gier-Reinartz Nadine R. , Kenning Peter 
Published: March 2024

ZusammenfassungDie Transformation zu einer nachhaltigen landwirtschaftlichen Nutztierhaltung erfordert grundlegende gesellschaftspolitische Veränderungen, die von allen Interessensgruppen mitgetragen werden müssen. Da der Lebensmittelhandel eine Schlüsselposition in der Nachhaltigkeitstransformation einnimmt, ist eine Integration seiner Perspektive unabdingbar. Diese qualitative Studie präsentiert die Ergebnisse einer Befragung von Vertreterinnen und Vertretern des Lebensmitteleinzelhandels. Sie beleuchtet die verschiedenen Herausforderungen, denen dieser Sektor gegenübersteht und die sein Verhalten und Management beeinflussen. Diese Herausforderungen umfassen hauptsächlich sich verändernde Konsummuster der Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher, die Digitalisierung sowie politische und rechtliche Entwicklungen. In methodischer Hinsicht verdeutlicht die Breite der gefundenen Ergebnisse, dass branchenspezifische Interviews eine gute Möglichkeit darstellen, um die Handelsperspektive differenziert zu erfassen und dieser zentralen Stakeholdergruppe Ausdruck zu verleihen.
Das RealLabor als Methode der Transformation zur systematischen Entwicklung und prototypischen Erprobung innovativer Marktleistungen für nachhaltigeren Konsum − ein Zwischenbericht
Authors: Gier-Reinartz Nadine R. , Harms Regina , Kenning Peter 
Published: March 2024

ZusammenfassungAls wesentliche ökonomische Akteure haben auch Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher Einfluss auf die ökonomische Entwicklung der landwirtschaftlichen Nutztierhaltung. Durch ihr Kaufverhalten bestimmen sie im Kollektiv maßgeblich über die Refinanzierung etwaiger Transformationskosten. Ein Aspekt, der das Kaufverhalten beeinflusst, ist der unmittelbare und konkrete Entscheidungskontext am Point of Sale, der auch die Preisgestaltung sowie die Warenverfügbarkeit umfasst. Viele Studien vernachlässigen den konkreten Entscheidungskontext am Point of Sale, weshalb sich möglicherweise geäußerte Einstellungen nur teilweise im beobachtbaren Kaufverhalten widerspiegeln. Es verfestigt sich der Eindruck, dass “die” Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher zwar regelmäßig höhere Standards für die landwirtschaftliche Nutztierhaltung fordern, die entsprechenden Produkte aber nicht kaufen. Um diese Diskrepanz zwischen Einstellung und Verhalten zu überwinden scheint es sinnvoll mit allen relevanten Akteuren gemeinsam Möglichkeiten der Kommunikation- und Informationsgestaltung am Point of Sale zu entwickeln und zu erproben. Diese Möglichkeiten bieten Reallabore, die im Rahmen des SocialLab II-Projektes konkretisiert wurden. Das daraus resultierende “RealLabor” kann als transformative Methodik genutzt werden, um Umsetzungsprozesse zu beobachten, zu begleiten und zu gestalten, um möglichst eine nachhaltige Veränderung in der Gesellschaft bewirken und etablieren zu können. Dieser Zwischenbericht skizziert das RealLabor als Methode der Transformationsforschung zur systematischen Entwicklung und prototypischen Erprobung von innovativen Marktleistungen für den nachhaltigen Konsum.
Chemotactic Interactions of Scenedesmus sp. and Azospirillum brasilense Investigated by Microfluidic Methods
Authors: Greipel Erika , Nagy Krisztina , Csákvári Eszter , Dér László , Galajda Peter , Kutasi József 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe use of algae for industrial, biotechnological, and agricultural purposes is spreading globally. Scenedesmus species can play an essential role in the food industry and agriculture due to their favorable nutrient content and plant-stimulating properties. Previous research and the development of Scenedesmus-based foliar fertilizers raised several questions about the effectiveness of large-scale algal cultivation and the potential effects of algae on associative rhizobacteria. In the microbiological practice applied in agriculture, bacteria from the genus Azospirillum are one of the most studied plant growth-promoting, associative, nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Co-cultivation with Azospirillum species may be a new way of optimizing Scenedesmus culturing, but the functioning of the co-culture system still needs to be fully understood. It is known that Azospirillum brasilense can produce indole-3-acetic acid, which could stimulate algae growth as a plant hormone. However, the effect of microalgae on Azospirillum bacteria is unclear. In this study, we investigated the behavior of Azospirillum brasilense bacteria in the vicinity of Scenedesmus sp. or its supernatant using a microfluidic device consisting of physically separated but chemically coupled microchambers. Following the spatial distribution of bacteria within the device, we detected a positive chemotactic response toward the microalgae culture. To identify the metabolites responsible for this behavior, we tested the chemoeffector potential of citric acid and oxaloacetic acid, which, according to our HPLC analysis, were present in the algae supernatant in 0.074 mg/ml and 0.116 mg/ml concentrations, respectively. We found that oxaloacetic acid acts as a chemoattractant for Azospirillum brasilense.
How to follow the guidelines, when the appropriate fluid is missing?
Authors: Brossier David W. , Goyer Isabelle , Morice Claire , Alsohime Fahad , Mayberry Huw F. , Porcheret Florence , Tume Lyvonne N. , Valla Frederic V. ,   on behalf of the European Society of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC) IVMFT group, Beldjilali Sophie , Chiusolo Fabrizio , Costa Leonardo , Didier Capucine , Ilia Stavroula , Joram Nyandat L , Jotterand Chaparro Corinne , Kneyber Martin CJ , Kühlwein Eva , Lopez Jorge , López-Herce Jesus , Marino Luise V. , Mehmeti Fortesa , Mierzewska-Schmidt Magdalena , Miñambres Rodríguez MarIa , Moullet Clémence , Pappachan John V. , Reis Boto Leonor , Rooze Shancy , Schlapbach Luregn J , Tekguc Hakan , Tziouvas Konstantinos , Verbruggen Sascha CAT 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIntravenous maintenance fluid therapy (IV-MFT) is probably the most prescribed drug in paediatric hospital care. Recently paediatric societies have produced evidence-based practice guidelines that recommend the use of balanced isotonic fluid when prescribing IV-MFT in both acute and critical paediatric care. Unfortunately, the applicability of these guidelines could be called into question when a ready-to-use glucose-containing balanced isotonic fluid is not available. The main objective of this study was to describe the availability of glucose-containing balanced isotonic fluids in European and Middle Eastern paediatric acute and critical care settings. This work is an ancillary study of the survey dedicated to IV-MFT practices in the paediatric acute and critical care settings in Europe and Middle East, a cross-sectional electronic 27-item survey, emailed in April–May 2021 to paediatric critical care physicians across 34 European and Middle East countries. The survey was developed by an expert multi-professional panel within the European Society of Peadiatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC). Balanced isotonic fluid with glucose 5% was available for only 32/153 (21%) responders. Balanced isotonic fluid with glucose 5% was consistently available in the UK (90%) but not available in France, Greece, The Netherlands and Turkey. Conclusion: Ready-to-use isotonic balanced IV solutions containing glucose in sufficient amount exist but are inconsistently available throughout Europe. National and European Medication Safety Incentives should guarantee the availability of the most appropriate and safest IV-MFT solution for all children.

What is Known:• Intravenous maintenance fluid therapy (IV-MFT) is probably the most prescribed drug in paediatric hospital care.• Balanced isotonic fluid is recommended when prescribing IV-MFT in both acute and critical paediatric care.

What is New:• Balanced isotonic fluid with glucose 5% is available for less than 25% of the prescribers in Europe and the Middle East. Availability of balanced isotonic fluid with glucose 5% varies from one country to another but can also be inconsistent within the same country.• Clinicians who have access to a ready-to-use balanced isotonic fluid with glucose 5% are more likely to consider its use than clinicians who do not have access to such an IV solution.
Effectiveness of community participation in Mangrove restoration: the evidence from northern Sri Lanka
Authors: Sathiyamoorthy Sarujan , Sakurai Takeshi 
Published: March 2024

AbstractAs a result of the past failures in centralized management, community-based management approach was evolved as a better alternative in Mangrove management. However, effectiveness of community-based Mangrove management is remained as an important policy question with limited empirical evidence. This study aims to empirically investigate the effectiveness of community participation on Mangrove restoration using the village-level data collected from lagoon-based fishing villages in northern Sri Lanka during 2009–2020. In addition to the field data, this study adopts satellite imagery data of Landsat-7 and Landsat-8 to estimate the extent of Mangrove cover as an indicator of Mangrove restoration performance. The results show that community participation has a significant and positive impact on Mangrove restoration, suggesting the importance of strengthening community management practices for future Mangrove management.