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Enhancing emotional health and engagement in Chinese English language learners: an approach from teachers’ autonomy- supportive behavior, teachers’ harmony, and peer support in a two-sample study
Authors: Yang Liu 
Published: March 2024

BackgroundIn the evolving landscape of Chinese education, understanding the factors that influence the emotional health and engagement of English language learners is increasingly vital. Against this backdrop, our study delves into how teachers’ autonomy-supportive behavior, teachers’ harmony, and peer support impact these key educational outcomes.AimThis study investigates the roles of teachers’ autonomy-supportive behavior, teachers’ harmony, and peer support in influencing the emotional health and engagement of English language learners in China.MethodInvolving a diverse sample of 68 English Language Teachers and their 389 students from various Chinese universities, the study leverages a convenience sampling method.ResultsKey findings indicate that students’ emotional health is predominantly influenced by peer support, while student engagement is significantly affected by a combination of teachers’ autonomy-supportive behavior, peer support, and teachers’ harmony. These outcomes highlight the importance of both teacher behavior and peer relationships in educational settings, underscoring their crucial roles in enhancing student well-being and engagement. The study’s methodology, incorporating a diverse sample from multiple educational institutions and a comprehensive analytical approach, offers robust insights. However, the limitations of convenience sampling and reliance on self-reported data necessitate a careful interpretation of the findings.ImplicationsImplications from this research are vital for educational policy and practice, emphasizing the need for interventions that enhance teacher-student relationships and foster supportive peer environments. This study adds to the body of knowledge on factors influencing emotional health and engagement among English language learners, advocating for a comprehensive approach in educational strategies and interventions.
Influence of mentoring on the proactive behavior of new employees: moderated mediation effect of agreeableness
Authors: Yang Wenjie , Wang Yuxue , Choi Myeongcheol , Li Yannan 
Published: March 2024

ObjectiveIn recent years, faced with a complex economic development environment and the evolving dynamics of the Chinese workplace, talent has become a precious resource that is invaluable yet scarce for every enterprise. As Generation Z employees have gradually entered the labor market, they contribute new perspectives and energies to various enterprises and pose unique challenges. The traditional step-by-step approach no longer meets the needs of today’s businesses. Companies require more proactive talents to drive superior performance. Individuals with proactive behavior can effectively plan their career paths and are better equipped to fulfill core organizational tasks. Therefore, it is crucial for organizations to effectively mitigate the perceived negative impacts of proactive behavior, encouraging individuals to exhibit more positive proactive actions.MethodsBased on the proactive motivation model, this study investigates the effects of mentoring, balanced psychological contract, proactive behavior, and agreeableness on the proactive behaviors of new employees. The research surveyed 417 new employees from Guangdong Province, China, who had graduated within the last three years, with a gender distribution of 49.4% male and 50.6% female.ResultsStructural Equation Modeling was used for data analysis, and the following results were obtained: First, mentoring positively affected the balanced psychological contract and new employees’ proactive behavior. Second, mentoring positively affected the new employees’ proactive behavior through the balanced psychological contract. Third, agreeableness played a moderating role in the relationship between mentoring and new employees’ proactive behavior, and in the relationship between mentoring and the balanced psychological contracts. Finally, the positive indirect effect of mentoring through the balanced psychological contract on new employees’ proactive behavior is positively moderated by agreeableness.ConclusionThe results of this study offer new insights into mentoring research for new employees and provide practical guidance for fostering the balanced psychological contract and proactive behavior among new employees. This research enriches the existing literature on mentoring for new employees by demonstrating the integral roles of agreeableness and a balanced psychological contract in fostering proactive behavior, offering valuable insights for organizational practices aimed at enhancing employee proactivity.
The influence of concomitant antidepressant and antipsychotic medication on antidepressant effect and seizure duration of electroconvulsive therapy
Authors: Mohamad Sara , Trumm Samuel , Treskatsch Sascha , Drevs Alisha , Bajbouj Malek , Wiedemann Leonardo 
Published: March 2024

BackgroundA significant proportion of patients with a depressive disorder show resistance to pharmacological and psychotherapeutic antidepressant treatments. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is still one of the most effective treatment methods, especially in the acute phase. In everyday clinical practice, this usually accompanies pharmacological treatment. It has been shown that pharmacological treatment following acute ECT treatment reduces the rate of relapses. However, the effect of various antidepressants (ADs) and antipsychotics (APs) on the effect during the course of ECT has rarely been investigatedMethodsIn this retrospective chart review study, the data of 104 depressive patients treated with ECT were examined. We analyzed the influence of concomitant administration of AD and AP or no psychotropic medication on the effect of ECT using the Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). We further analyzed the influence of the ADs Bupropion, Venlafaxine, and Sertraline or no AD and the influence of augmentation with Aripiprazole or Quetiapine or Olanzapine.Results/discussionPsychotropic medication did not have an impact on antidepressant efficacy of ECT as measured with the MADRS scores. In addition, the comparison between the antidepressant or antipsychotic medications themselves did not show any significant difference. However, we found a significantly different seizure duration depending on the antidepressant substance that patients received during ECT (p = .008). ECT treatment itself led to a highly significant reduction of 13.3 points in the MADRS (p &lt;.001).ConclusionTaken together, our study underlines that concomitant psychotropic medication while doing electroconvulsive therapy does not bare the risk of prolonged seizure duration or does it reduce the effectiveness of ECT. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to examine the effect of treatment with antidepressants in combination with antipsychotics while doing ECT. In light of our results, this combination therapy is safe and effective. Bearing in mind the delay in onset of antidepressant action of medication and the importance of antidepressant medication for relapse prevention, this study further supports the recommendation that psychotropic medication should be given in adjunction to ECT.
Exploring the association between social isolation and utilization of primary health services by older adults: evidence from China
Authors: Xie Xinlong , Lyu Yanxia , Li Xinyu , Zhuang Zhiruo , Xu Aijun 
Published: March 2024

ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the impact of social isolation on the utilization of primary health services among older adults in China.MethodsData from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS) conducted in 2018 were utilized. A binary logistic regression model was established, and propensity score matching (PSM) was employed for analysis.ResultsThe results of the binary logistic regression showed that family isolation within social isolation had a significant negative impact on the utilization of primary health services for older adults. In contrast, there was no significant association between friend isolation, community isolation, and the utilization of primary health services. Furthermore, the PSM results, using three matching methods (nearest neighbor matching, radius matching, and kernel matching), confirmed that family isolation significantly reduced older adults’ utilization of primary health services, consistent with the baseline regression findings.ConclusionReducing the occurrence of family isolation among older adults may be a cost-effective intervention measure. Efforts should be directed toward improving family support for older adults, promoting the utilization of primary health services, and strengthening disease prevention.
Study on the outdoor thermal comfort of college students under different activity intensities in a high-altitude climate zone
Authors: Zhang Yingzi , Zhang Xiaobo , Han Jiaqin , Liu Xinxing 
Published: March 2024

IntroductionResearch on the outdoor thermal comfort (OTC) of a university campus is beneficial to the physical and mental health of college students.MethodsIn this study, the OTC of students attending Tibet University in Lhasa, which experiences high-altitude cold climate conditions, under different activity intensities was studied using field measurements and a questionnaire survey.ResultsWith the increase in activity intensity, the comfort physiologically equivalent temperature (PET) value gradually increased in summer, while the comfortable PET value gradually decreased in winter. The most comfortable PET value is 17.6°C in summer and 11.5°C in winter. The neutral PET of Tibetan college students during outdoor activities in summer was 16.3°C, and the neutral PET of outdoor activities in winter was 12.1°C. Gender and ethnicity had different effects on thermal sensation under different activity intensities. Under vigorous-intensity activities, PET in winter and summer had the greatest influence on thermal sensation. The situation was different under moderate-intensity activity. PET had the greatest influence on thermal sensation in summer, and Tmrt had the greatest influence on thermal sensation in winter.DiscussionThese findings provide a basis for an improved design of the outdoor environment under different outdoor activity intensities in high-altitude areas.
The spatiotemporal characteristics and obstacle factors of the coupled and coordinated development of agricultural and rural digitalization and food system sustainability in China
Authors: Li Ye , Chen Yiyan 
Published: March 2024

IntroductionThe sustainable development of China’s food system is an essential requirement for realizing the digital transformation of agriculture and rural areas and the main target for the big release of agricultural and rural digitalization dividends and the scale of feedback. What are the current trends of change in China’s agricultural and rural digitization and sustainable development of the food system? Have they achieved a high level of coordinated development? What are the factors constraining their coordinated development?MethodsThis work is based on 30 Chinese provincial administrative areas from 2011 to 2020. We adopt the entropy weight method to calculate the comprehensive development index of the agricultural and rural digitization and food system sustainability, respectively. The coupling degree and coupling coordination degree of the two systems are calculated by applying the coupling coordination degree model. The obstacle degree model was used to diagnose the obstacles constraining the coupling and coordinated development of the coupled systems.ResultsThis study found that the development index of China’s provincial agricultural and rural digitization and food system sustainability increased gradually from 2011 to 2020. The coupling of the two systems is mainly in the high-level coupling stage, but the coupling coordination degree is primarily in the low and medium coupling coordination intervals. These results are heterogeneous across China’s four geographic regions: east, center, west, and northeast. The level of rural digital platform construction and rural digital industrialization is the most essential indicator-level and element-level barriers to agricultural and rural digitalization, respectively. Per capita food possession and food stability are, respectively, the most critical indicator-level and element-level barriers to the food system sustainability.DiscussionThe research in this work contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the evolutionary trends in agriculture and rural digitalization and the food system sustainability in the country as a whole and within the country. Although the two systems have not achieved a high level of coordinated development, the coupling degree and coupled coordination degree show a positive feedback relationship. The analysis of the obstacle factors helps to recognize the main bottlenecks constraining the coupled and coordinated development of the systems at a more specific level.
Triple-negative accessory breast cancer occurring concurrently with primary invasive breast carcinoma: a case report
Authors: Chen Ling , Wu Zujian , Guo Chi , Wan Hengjin , Wu Shouguo , Wang Guoping 
Published: March 2024

IntroductionAccessory breast cancer (ABC) is an extremely rare condition, particularly the presence of triple-negative ABC with ipsilateral invasive in situ breast cancer. Binary breast tumors are controversial in terms of surgical methods and comprehensive treatment.Case presentationWe share the case of a 64-year-old postmenopausal woman who presented with an underarm mass for 3 months. Ultrasonography and computed tomography suggested possible breast cancer with axillary lymph node metastasis. The patient underwent a left modified radical mastectomy combined with axillary lymph node dissection. The postoperative pathology confirmed a binary tumor, prompting us to initiate comprehensive treatment.ConclusionWe present the treatment approach for a rare case of triple-negative para-breast cancer complicated with carcinoma in situ of the breast, hoping to contribute new therapeutic ideas for the treatment of this disease.
Advancing One Health through veterinary education: a mixed methods needs assessment for implementing a WOAH-harmonized national veterinary medicine curriculum in Ethiopia
Authors: Bessler Andrea L. , Hoet Armando E. , Nigatu Shimelis , Swisher Samantha , Fentie Tsegaw , Admassu Bemrew , Molla Adugna , Brown Manon , Berrian Amanda M. 
Published: March 2024

IntroductionInternational organizations now actively promote and implement One Health collaborative approaches to prevent, detect, and control diseases in humans and animals, recognizing the critical importance of the veterinary and agricultural sectors. Moreover, Veterinary Services are chronically under-resourced, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Given the importance of National Veterinary Services to food security, nutrition, poverty alleviation, and global health security, strengthening veterinary capacity is a priority for the international community. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) outlines a set of minimum competencies veterinarians need to support National Veterinary Services effectively. To improve the quality of veterinary education, Ethiopia has developed a new 2020 national curriculum that is harmonized with the WOAH competencies.MethodsA mixed methods needs assessment was conducted to identify barriers and challenges that Ethiopian veterinary medicine programs have faced in implementing the new WOAH-harmonized national curriculum. Representatives from active veterinary programs granting a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree were invited to share their experiences via an online survey and follow-up focus group discussion.ResultsFourteen veterinary programs, representing 93% of eligible programs nationwide, participated in the needs assessment. Quantitative analysis indicated that the most difficult topics associated with the new curriculum included Organization of Veterinary Services (Competency 3.1), Inspection and Certification Procedures (3.2), and practical applications of the regulatory framework for disease prevention and control (multiple competencies). Challenges associated with specific instructional methodologies, particularly the facilitation of off-site (private and public sector) student training, were also perceived as barriers to implementation. Focus group discussions elucidated reasons for these challenges and included limitations in faculty expertise, resource constraints (e.g., supplies, infrastructure), and access to off-site facilities for hands-on teaching.ConclusionThe results of this needs assessment will be used to identify and prioritize solutions to implementation challenges, helping Ethiopian veterinary medicine programs move the new WOAH-harmonized curriculum from theory to practice. As veterinarians are integral partners in advancing One Health, strengthening the capacity of Veterinary Services can ultimately safeguard animal and human health, grow economies, and improve lives.
Contrast arthrography of the equine temporomandibular joint
Authors: Kim Clara S. , Reisbig Nathalie A. , Carmalt James L. 
Published: March 2024

BackgroundDisorders of the equine temporomandibular joint (TMJ) cause clinical problems and detailed investigations of this joint are becoming more common. Specialist radiographic projections have the potential to highlight osseous abnormalities; however, the ability to assess the intra-articular soft tissue structures is currently limited to computed tomography (with, or without contrast enhancement) or magnetic resonance imaging. Both modalities are expensive and not readily accessible.ObjectiveTo develop a technique of contrast arthrography of both compartments of the equine TMJ in cadavers and then perform the refined technique in three living horses as a proof-of-principle.Study designA descriptive, experimental, study.MethodsContrast arthrography of the discomandibular and discotemporal joint compartments of both TMJs was performed in 12 cadaveric equine heads using needles placed in the caudal pouches of the respective joint compartments. Radiographs were taken using previously published techniques, repeated with the mouth open and after air had been injected into the joints, to perform a double-contrast study. The TMJs of three healthy horses were subsequently examined to determine the validity of the procedure in live animals.ResultsSingle and double-contrast arthrography allowed delineation of the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the intra-articular disc in addition to filling the rostral and caudal joint pouches of the independent joint compartments. Contrast extravasation was common, and in two instances iatrogenic disc penetration resulted in the false diagnosis of pathologic disc perforation. The techniques were well tolerated in all three live horses.Main limitationsLow number of horses.ConclusionContrast arthrography allows interpretation of intra-articular soft tissue structures, but caution is advised in diagnosing intra-articular disc perforation. Even with experience, accessing the discomandibular joint can be challenging.
MaSMG7-Mediated Degradation of MaERF12 Facilitates Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 Infection in Musa acuminata
Authors: Huang Huoqing , Liu Siwen , Huo Yile , Tian Yuzhen , Liu Yushan , Yi Ganjun , Li Chunyu 
Published: March 2024

Modern plant breeding relies heavily on the deployment of susceptibility and resistance genes to defend crops against diseases. The expression of these genes is usually regulated by transcription factors including members of the AP2/ERF family. While these factors are a vital component of the plant immune response, little is known of their specific roles in defense against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4) in banana plants. In this study, we discovered that MaERF12, a pathogen-induced ERF in bananas, acts as a resistance gene against Foc TR4. The yeast two-hybrid assays and protein-protein docking analyses verified the interaction between this gene and MaSMG7, which plays a role in nonsense-mediated RNA decay. The transient expression of MaERF12 in Nicotiana benthamiana was found to induce strong cell death, which could be inhibited by MaSMG7 during co-expression. Furthermore, the immunoblot analyses have revealed the potential degradation of MaERF12 by MaSMG7 through the 26S proteasome pathway. These findings demonstrate that MaSMG7 acts as a susceptibility factor and interferes with MaERF12 to facilitate Foc TR4 infection in banana plants. Our study provides novel insights into the biological functions of the MaERF12 as a resistance gene and MaSMG7 as a susceptibility gene in banana plants. Furthermore, the first discovery of interactions between MaERF12 and MaSMG7 could facilitate future research on disease resistance or susceptibility genes for the genetic improvement of bananas.
COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RED GORBATOV BREED SIRES ACCORDING TO THE MILK PRODUCTIVITY OF DAUGHTERS
Authors: АМЕРХАНОВ Х.А. , ШЕХОВЦЕВ Г.С. , ПРОХОРОВ И.П. 
Published: March 2024

Сохранение генетического разнообразия в будущих поколениях молочного скота имеет первостепенное значение для долгосрочного успеха молочной промышленности. Проведен сравнительный анализ быков-производителей красной горбатовской породы, используемых в воспроизводстве стада. Материалом для работы послужили данные по осеменению коров и телок из программы «Селэкс», карточки племенных быков и отчеты по запасам спермы. Представлены данные линейной принадлежности, кровности и наличия семени быков-производителей красной горбатовской породы из племпредприятий Нижегородской и Московской областей. Семенной фонд красной горбатовской породы представлен племматериалом 9 быков-производителей, среди которых только Залп и Заказ являются чистопородными. Действующим на данный момент является производитель Звон-Н, который имеет определенную долю крови красной датской и англерской пород. Данный бык не отличается высоким уровнем эякулята (5,51 мл нативной спермы). Однако концентрация сперматозоидов в эякуляте (0,821 млрд/мл) превышает этот показатель у других быков красной горбатовской породы. Приведены результаты оценки быков-производителей по качеству их дочерей, где наибольшей племенной ценностью характеризуются быки Эклер и Сказочник, которым присвоены племенные категории А3Б3 и А1 соответственно.
The preservation of genetic diversity in future generations of dairy cattle is of paramount importance for the long-term success of the dairy industry. A comparative analysis of the breeding bulls of the Red Gorbatov breed used in the reproduction of the herd was carried out. The material for the work was data on insemination of cows and heifers from the Selex program, cards of breeding bulls and reports on sperm stocks. The data on the linear affiliation, breed composition and presence of sire’s semen of the Red Gorbatov breed from breeding enterprises of the Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow regions are presented. The semen fund of the Red Gorbatov breed is represented by the breeding material of 9 sires, among which only Zalp and Zakaz are purebred. The current producing sire is Zvon-N, which has a certain proportion of the Red Danish and Angler breeds. This bull does not have a high level of ejaculate (5.51 ml of native sperm). However, the concentration of sperm in the ejaculate (0.821 billion/ml) exceeds this figure in other bulls of the Red Gorbatov breed. The results of the evaluation of breeding bulls by the quality of their daughters are presented, where the bulls Ekler and Skazochnik are characterized by the greatest breeding value, which are assigned the breeding categories A3B3 and A1, respectively.