bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
La collaboration interprofessionnelle au carrefour du travail social de groupe et de l’intervention familiale : analyse théorique de l’évolution de pratiques menant à des services intégrés au Nouveau-Brunswick
Authors: Lanteigne Isabel , Iancu Penelopia 
Published: February 2024

Cet article propose une réflexion théorique sur les pratiques d’intervention de groupe avec des familles en contexte de collaboration interprofessionnelle. Un court historique de l’intervention de groupe avec les familles est présenté au début de l’article pour ensuite élaborer sur des nouveaux modèles hybrides de pratique. Ce qui est spécifique à ces nouveaux modèles est leur complexité structurale et fonctionnelle ainsi que la multiplicité des formes de collaboration employées lors de l’intervention. La Prestation des services intégrés (PSI) pour les enfants, les jeunes et les familles est l’une des pratiques novatrices basées sur la collaboration interprofessionnelle. Ce programme permet à des équipes interprofessionnelles d’élaborer des plans communs d’intervention afin d’accompagner les familles qui ont des enfants vivant avec des problèmes de santé mentale. Ces modèles de pratique soulèvent des enjeux par rapport à la formation des étudiants en travail social sur le plan des interventions collaboratives et de la résolution de situations complexes. This article proposes a theoretical analysis of group intervention practices with families in the context of interprofessional collaboration. A short history of group intervention with families is presented before we elaborate on new hybrid models of practice. These new models are characterized by their structural and functional complexity, and by the multiplicity of forms of collaboration used during interventions. One of these innovative practices based on interprofessional collaboration is Integrated Services Delivery (ISD) for children, youth and families. This program enables interprofessional teams to develop joint intervention plans to support families who have children with mental health problems. These practice models raise issues concerning social work education with regards to collaborative work in intervention and the resolution of complex situations.
Unveiling Creativity Elements in YouTube Narrative Videos for Ninth-Grade Junior High School Students
Authors: Nugraha Nalika Ligar Katiasa , Permana Sudarya , Agustina Imas Wahyu 
Published: February 2024

Creative narrative videos posted on YouTube have been proven to help students learn the narrative text and enhance students’ creativity toward making an excellent creative product. Along with the advantages, there are challenges and risks that teachers must consider since YouTube is an open-access video-sharing platform. This study aims to see whether narrative videos posted on YouTube meet creativity elements that can help ninth-grade junior high school students learn narrative text. This study used a qualitative method with content analysis to analyze fifteen narrative videos from three YouTube channels; Dongeng Kita, English Fairy Tales, and Gigglebox. The selected fifteen videos have been uploaded within the last seven years and are addressed to teenage viewers. Using the framework from D'Souza (2021), the findings show that the selected narrative videos fulfilled around 30% to 80% of the creativity elements. The audience immersive experience aspect, with a percentage of 45%, is the most dominant aspect of the narrative video's creativity elements. In contrast, the development and control aspect is the least in the creativity elements of narrative video, with a percentage of 25,5%. The narrative videos demonstrate diversity, a distinction or feature that distinguishes a narrative video from the previous version (narrative text). This study is expected to be a recommendation for teachers in choosing narrative videos on YouTube to support their teaching materials and simultaneously enhance students' creative thinking skills.
Suicide Methods and Trends Across Race/Ethnicity, Age, and Sex Groups in Chicago, Illinois, 2015–2021
Authors: Goodwill Janelle R. , Baccile Rachel 
Published: February 2024

Objectives. To measure differences in suicide rates across race/ethnicity, age, and sex groups in Chicago, Illinois, from 2015 to 2021. Methods. We calculated the incidence rate and annual percentage change in suicides among Asian, Black, Latino/a, and White persons in Chicago. We also analyzed patterns in suicide method across race/ethnicity, age, and sex groups. Results. Suicides increased significantly among Black males (incidence rate ratio [IRR] = 1.10; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.01, 1.20), Black females (IRR = 1.18; 95% CI = 1.04, 1.33), and Latino males (IRR = 1.23; 95% CI = 1.11, 1.38) between 2015 and 2021. Suicides decreased overall among White Chicagoans during this period. A significantly greater proportion of Black males than Black females died by suicide using a firearm (55.79% vs 24.05%; P < .001). Similar results were detected for Latino males and females (32.99% vs 9.09%; P = .001) and White males and females (30.10% vs 11.73%; P < .001). Conclusions. Black persons in Chicago were the only group to experience significant increases in suicide among both males and females from 2015 to 2021, although specific methods used varied by race/ethnicity and sex group. ( Am J Public Health. 2024;114(3):319–328. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307511 )
Effect of Aspirin Versus Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Thromboprophylaxis on Medication Satisfaction and Out-of-Pocket Costs
Authors: O’Hara Nathan N. , Frey Katherine P. , Stein Deborah M. , Levy Joseph F. , Slobogean Gerard P. , Castillo Renan , Firoozabadi Reza , Karunakar Madhav A. , Gary Joshua L. , Obremskey William T. , Seymour Rachel B. , Cuschieri Joseph , Mullins C. Daniel , O’Toole Robert V. ,   METRC
Published: February 2024

Background:
Current guidelines recommend low-molecular-weight heparin for thromboprophylaxis after orthopaedic trauma. However, recent evidence suggests that aspirin is similar in efficacy and safety. To understand patients’ experiences with these medications, we compared patients’ satisfaction and out-of-pocket costs after thromboprophylaxis with aspirin versus low-molecular-weight heparin.

Methods:
This study was a secondary analysis of the PREVENTion of CLots in Orthopaedic Trauma (PREVENT CLOT) trial, conducted at 21 trauma centers in the U.S. and Canada. We included adult patients with an operatively treated extremity fracture or a pelvic or acetabular fracture. Patients were randomly assigned to receive 30 mg of low-molecular-weight heparin (enoxaparin) twice daily or 81 mg of aspirin twice daily for thromboprophylaxis. The duration of the thromboprophylaxis, including post-discharge prescription, was based on hospital protocols. The study outcomes included patient satisfaction with and out-of-pocket costs for their thromboprophylactic medication measured on ordinal scales.

Results:
The trial enrolled 12,211 patients (mean age and standard deviation [SD], 45 ± 18 years; 62% male), 9725 of whom completed the question regarding their satisfaction with the medication and 6723 of whom reported their out-of-pocket costs. The odds of greater satisfaction were 2.6 times higher for patients assigned to aspirin than those assigned to low-molecular-weight heparin (odds ratio [OR]: 2.59; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.39 to 2.80; p < 0.001). Overall, the odds of incurring any out-of-pocket costs for thromboprophylaxis medication were 51% higher for patients assigned to aspirin compared with low-molecular-weight heparin (OR: 1.51; 95% CI: 1.37 to 1.66; p < 0.001). However, patients assigned to aspirin had substantially lower odds of out-of-pocket costs of at least $25 (OR: 0.15; 95% CI: 0.12 to 0.18; p < 0.001).

Conclusions:
Use of aspirin substantially improved patients’ satisfaction with their medication after orthopaedic trauma. While aspirin use increased the odds of incurring any out-of-pocket costs, it protected against costs of ≥$25, potentially improving health equity for thromboprophylaxis.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Accu Scrap Raw Material Inventorycontrol Using the Min- Max Method
Authors: Faizin Muhammad Nur , Jakaria Ribangun Bamban 
Published: February 2024

This research investigates the efficacy of implementing the Min-Max method to enhance inventory control performance in a manufacturing setting converting ACCU scrap into tin metal. Focused on two product types, bullion, and ingots, the study aims to optimize inventory policies by determining safety stock, minimum and maximum stock levels, order quantities, and reorder points to mitigate stockouts and overstocks. Results demonstrate a significant improvement, with the Min-Max method enabling a 33% increase in raw material control effectiveness compared to previous methods. This research underscores the potential for the Min-Max approach to provide practical solutions for inventory management challenges in manufacturing, offering valuable insights for industry practitioners and researchers alike.
Highlight :

The Min-Max method improved inventory management effectiveness by 33%.
This approach facilitated the determination of safe stock levels, minimal order quantities, and reorder points.
Manufacturers experienced reduced operating expenses while maintaining competitive edge and responsiveness to market dynamics.

Keywords: Accu scrap processing, Min-Max method, inventory control, supply chain optimization, resource allocation
Accelerated ageing of skeletal muscle and the immune system in patients with chronic liver disease.
Authors: Lord Janet , Nicholson Thomas , Dhaliwal Amritpal , Quinlan Jonathon , Allen Sophie , Williams Felicity , Hazeldine Jon , McGee Kirsty , Sullivan Jack , Breen Leigh , Elsharkawy Ahmed , Armstrong Matthew , Jones Simon , Greig Carolyn 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) often present with significant frailty, sarcopenia and impaired immune function. However, the mechanisms driving the development of these age-related phenotypes are not fully understood. To determine whether accelerated biological ageing may play a role, we performed an epigenetic, transcriptomic and phenotypic assessment of the biological age of skeletal muscle tissue and immune cells of CLD patients. We identified accelerated biological ageing of the skeletal muscle tissue of CLD patients, evidenced by accelerated epigenetic ageing and a transcriptome enriched for cellular senescence. This was accompanied by a prematurely aged immune phenotype, with CLD patients presenting with an accelerated ageing trajectory within the adaptive arm of the immune system. Inherent accelerated cellular ageing may contribute to the early onset of age-associated diseases in CLD patients and therefore therapeutic intervention to reduce biological ageing in CLD may improve to health outcomes.
Perfluoroalkyl substances: a risk for the aquatic environment? A one-year case-study in river waters of Central Italy
Authors: Castellani Federica , Galletti Mara , Charavgis Fedra , Cingolani Alessandra , Renzi Sonia , Nucci Mirko , Protano Carmela , Vitali Matteo 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a large class of persistent emerging pollutants, ubiquitous in different environmental compartments. In this study, twenty-one PFASs were determined in seventy-eight water samples collected from six different rivers in Umbria region (central Italy) during thirteen-months monitoring campaign. The sum of the twenty-one target analytes (Σ21PFASs) ranged from 2.0 to 68.5 ng L− 1, with a mean value of 22.0 ng L− 1. The highest concentrations of Σ21PFASs were recorded in the warmest months (from June to September), due to a reduced river streamflow caused by low rainfall and high temperatures. PFASs with a number of carbon atoms between four and nine prevail over C10-C18 congeners, due to their higher water solubility and to their increased use in industry. PFBA followed by PFPeA, PFHxA and PFOA, were the most abundant congeners detected in the analyzed river water samples. Finally, the calculation of risk quotients (∑RQs) has allowed to assess the risk for three aquatic organisms (fish, algae and daphnid) deriving from the exposure to PFASs. The survey showed that the risk for the three aquatic organisms during the four seasons and throughout the year was always negligible. The only exception was a low risk for fish and daphnid in GEN river considering the annual exposure.
SQLE-mediated squalene metabolism is critical for mitochondrial biogenesis and tumor development in K-ras-driven cancer
Authors: Liu Jinyun , Pan Junchen , Liu Rui , Zhang Huiqin , Lu Wenhua , Peng Hongyu , Yang Jing , Zhang Qianrui , Yu Tiantian , Huo Bitao , Wei Xiaoying , Zhou Lin , Liang Haixi , Hu Yumin , Wen Shijun , Xia Xiaojun , Huang Peng 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Despite the widely recognition of K-ras oncogenic role, the underlying biochemical pathways and metabolic regulation that promote cancer development remain to be characterized. Here we show that SQLE, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis, is upregulated by K-ras and its expression levels are closely correlated with poor prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients. Mechanistically, SQLE is essential for the timely metabolic removal of the endogenous squalene, which at high concentration inhibits PGC-1α-mediate mitochondrial biogenesis via promoting the formation of an aberrant Sp1-TFAP2E promoter complex and thus hindering TFAP2E’s expression, leading to a major inhibition of mitochondrial biogenesis and suppression of respiratory function. This regulatory mechanism is independent of cholesterol synthesis. Genetic knockdown of SQLE caused a high accumulation of squalene in pancreatic cancer cells with K-ras mutation, and almost completely abolished tumor growth. Administration of squalene also inhibits tumor growth in vivo. Our study has revealed a previously unrecognized role of SQLE in K-ras-driven cancer, and also identifies the SQLE/TFAP2E/PGC-1α axis as a novel target for intervention of pancreatic cancer metabolism for therapeutic purpose.
The Ecological Study on Decadal Trends and Impacts of Ambient Air Pollutants on COPD and Lung Cancer in Upper Northern Thailand: 2013-2022
Authors: Sapbamrer Pachara , Assavanoppkhun Pheerasak , Panumasvivat Jinjuta 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Upper northern Thailand faced a crisis of air pollution, posing significant challenges to respiratory health. This study aimed to investigate the trends and associations between air pollutant levels and lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study spanned eight provinces over 2013–2022, collecting air pollutant monitoring data from the Pollution Control Department and respiratory health information, including mortality rates for lung cancer and COPD patients, along with the readmission rate for COPD patients, from Regional Public Health. The dataset was divided into two seasons, namely, the haze (December-May) and non-haze (June-November) seasons. The findings indicated a decadal pattern, with peak levels observed in March for all air pollutant parameters and COPD readmission rates. The PM2.5 concentration exceeded Thailand's air quality standards from January to April. COPD mortality and readmission rates significantly increased compared to those in the non-haze periods (p < 0.001). While lung cancer mortality rates were greater in the haze season, the difference was not statistically significant. Pearson correlation analysis indicated moderate positive associations between PM10, PM2.5, O3, CO, and NO2 levels and COPD readmission rates (r = 0.308 to 0.495, p < 0.01). Moreover, the PM10, PM2.5, O3, SO2 and NO2 concentrations exhibited a weak positive association with the COPD mortality rate (r 0.014 to 0.288, p < 0.01). Upper northern Thailand experienced a predictable pattern of air pollution, positively linked to higher COPD death and readmission rates. These findings highlight the need for an early and well-prepared public health response, especially before the haze season.
Simultaneous Labial and Lingual Augmented Corticotomy Assisted Presurgical Orthodontics in Class III Patients: The Morphological Aspects of the Mandibular Anterior Ridge with Cone-beam computed tomography
Authors: Liu Jian , Li Yi , Fu Yu , Hu Xinnong , Xu Xiao , Xu Li , Hou Jianxia 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Objectives: To investigate alveolar bone changes after simultaneously performing labial and lingual augmented corticotomy (LLAC) in patients with insufficient thickness of the alveolar bone in the labial and lingual sides of the mandibular anterior teeth during presurgical orthodontic treatment.
Materials and Methods:Twenty-four surgical patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion were included: 10 (LLAC group) accepted LLAC surgery during presurgical orthodontic treatment, and 14 (non-surgery group, NS) accepted traditional presurgical orthodontic treatment. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were obtained before treatment (T0) and at the completion of presurgical orthodontic treatment (T1). The amount of vertical alveolar bone and contour area of the alveolar bone in the labial and lingual sides of mandibular incisors were measured.
Results: After presurgical orthodontic treatment, the contour area of the alveolar bone at each level on the lingual side and alveolar bone level on both sides decreased significantly in the NS group (P <0.001). However, the labial and lingual bone contour area at each level and bone level increased significantly in the LLAC group (P <0.001). The bone formation rate in the lingual apical region was the highest, significantly different from other sites (P <0.001).
Conclusions: During presurgical orthodontic treatment, LLAC can significantly increase the contour area of the labio-lingual alveolar bone in the mandibular anterior teeth to facilitate safe and effective orthodontic decompensation in skeletal Class III patients.
Clinical Relevance: This surgery has positive clinical significance in patients lacking bone thickness (< 0.5mm) in the labial and lingual sides of the lower anterior teeth.
Maintenance of Balanites aegyptiaca trees for fruit production in Kafta-Humera district, Western Zone of Tigray, Ethiopia.
Authors: Weldu Halefom , tewolde-berhan sarah , Grimay Gebrehanns 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Balanites aegyptiaca is a dryland tree species with multiple socioeconomic and ecological benefits. The tree is cultivated by farmers in their fields in the Kafta Humera District, but scientific information on the local fruit morphological characteristics, and its fruit production of the Balanites aegyptiaca tree were insufficient in the study area. This study was initiated to investigate the morphology and fruit production of Balanites aegyptiaca for conservation in Kafta-Humeradistrict. Fruit morphology was studied on 180 fruits from 18 trees representing three diameter classes and two flavors. The relationship between dendrometric parameters and fruit production was analyzed using Pearson's correlation test. In addition, ANOVA was used for fruit morphology and production. Results showed that fruit morphological characteristics and fruit production were significant (p = 0.05) and differed according to DBH grade and flavor. Overall, the multipurpose tree Balanites aegyptiaca has the potential to produce fruit and the conservation of this tree on agricultural land with proper management in drought-prone areas could increase food security and provide great potential for edible wild crops.
Association of preoperative frailty with adverse postoperative outcomes in elderly patients undergoing elective spinal surgery: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Song Yanhong , Wu Ziyi , Zhao Anqi , Zhou Jiayu , Zhao Ping 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Background
This study aims to investigate the relationship between a brief preoperative frailty assessment and the occurrence of adverse postoperative outcomes in elective spinal surgery in the elderly.
Methods
This is a prospective cohort study. The participants selected for the study were elderly patients undergoing elective spinal surgery at Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University. A total of 231 elderly patients aged 65 years or older were assessed for preoperative frailty using the FRAIL scale, a brief frailty screening scale that covers five main aspects: fatigue, resistance, mobility, disease status, and weight, within 1 week before surgery. Follow-up was conducted within 30 days after surgery to obtain information about postoperative recovery. The primary outcome indicator was the occurrence of postoperative complications. Complications of interest included postoperative infections (respiratory, urinary, and surgical site infections), cardiovascular complications, blood transfusions, electrolyte disturbances, and problems with postoperative feeding. Secondary outcome indicators were prolonged hospital stay and adverse postoperative course.
Results
A total of 207 patients were eventually analyzed in this study, of whom 101 (48.8%) were male and 106 (51.2%) were female. The median age of the cohort was 69 (67–72) years. Preoperative frailty assessment resulted in 30 (14.5%) being healthy, 121 (58.5%) being prefrail and 56 (27.1%) being frail. A total of 65 (31.4%) of the 207 patients experienced postoperative complications. In a multifactorial analysis, frailty (score ≥ 3) (OR, 4.80; 95% CI, 1.1-20.96) and ASA classification ≥ 3 (OR, 2.53; 95% CI, 1.23–5.21) were independent risk factors for the development of postoperative complications. ASA classification ≥ 3 (OR, 2.21; 95% CI, 1.046–4.69) was significantly associated with a prolonged hospital stay. Patients with frailty (score ≥ 3) (OR, 6.426; 95%CI, 1.13–36.69) or ASA classification ≥ 3 (OR, 4.10; 95% CI, 1.71–9.83) were at increased risk of adverse postoperative course (CCI above the 75th percentile).
Conclusions
In geriatric elective spinal surgery, preoperative assessment with the brief frailty screening scale can help identify individuals at high potential risk of postoperative adverse events.
Trial registration:
This study was initially registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry on 8/8/2021 under the registration number ChiCTR2100049677.
Psychometric Properties of Severson Smokeless Tobacco Dependence Scale among Turkmen Nass Users in Iran
Authors: Charkazi Abdurrahman , Pahlavanzadeh Bagher 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Background: Nass is a kind of Smokeless Tobacco (SLT) in Iran, and its consumption is common among Turkmen people. Nass consumption leads to nicotine dependency and addiction. This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Severson Smokeless Tobacco Dependence Scale (SSTDS)among Turkmen Nass Users in Iran.
Methods: Following a cross-sectional design, 327 Turkmens Nass consumers were recruited via convenience sampling in 2016. The participants completed the SSTDS and the Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire for Smokeless Tobacco (FTQ-SLT), along with selected demographic variables. The data were analyzed through Explanatory Factor Analysis (EFA) using FACTOR ver 12.04.05 and R ver 4.2.2 software and through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) using Mplus software version 7.4.
Results: Based on the EFA, a unidimensional model was proposed. The results of CFA also showed a good fit for this one-factor model. The factor loadings of the final model (between 0.54 and 0.87) showed good convergent validity. The correlation coefficient of r = 0.65 (p<.0001) between the SSTDS and FTNS-STs also indicated concurrent validity. Cronbach's alpha for the reliability of the scale was α=0.855, and the FDI was 0.93, underscoring that the simple sum of scores serves as a robust indicator for assessing the extent of nicotine dependency.
Conclusions: The Persian version of the SSTDS is a reliable, valid tool for evaluating tobacco dependency among Turkmen Nass Users in Iran. Due to the unidimensional structure obtained for this scale, it will be easy to determine the extent of nicotine dependency in people who use Nass.