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Examining the effects of binaural beat music on sleep quality, heart rate variability, and depression in older people with poor sleep quality in a long‐term care institution: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Lin Pin‐Hsuan , Fu Shih‐Hau , Lee Ya‐Chen , Yang Shang‐Yu , Li Yi‐Lin 
Published: February 2024

ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the effects of binaural beat music (BBM) on sleep quality, heart rate variability, and depression in older people with poor sleep quality in a long‐term care institution.MethodsA single‐blind randomized controlled trial design was employed, and 64 older participants with poor sleep quality were recruited from a long‐term care institution in Taiwan. Participants were randomized into the BBM group or control group and received 14 days of intervention. During the intervention period, participants in the experimental group listened to 20 min of Taiwanese Hokkien oldies embedded with BBM once in the morning and afternoon three times a week. Participants in the control group only listened to Taiwanese Hokkien oldies. Questionnaires and heart rate variability analysis were used to assess participants' sleep quality, heart rate variability, and depressive symptoms.ResultsSignificant improvements were observed in sleep quality, along with an increase in heart rate variability means of heart rate and normal sinus beats, and a decrease in low‐frequency normalized units and depression severity in the BBM group after the intervention. In the control group, effects on sleep quality were inconsistent, heart rate variability showed significant improvements in some autonomic nervous function regulation, and depression severity was significantly decreased. Furthermore, the BBM group showed a significant improvement in sleep quality and a significant reduction in sympathetic nervous activity compared with the control group.ConclusionThis study demonstrates that 14 days of BBM intervention, a non‐invasive intervention, could improve sleep quality and depression in older people with poor sleep quality in long‐term care institutions. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 297–304.
Deep‐Seated Fluids in Thermal Waters Before and After the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes
Authors: Tsunomori Fumiaki , Morikawa Noritoshi , Takahashi Masaaki 
Published: February 2024

AbstractNoble gases, oxygen‐hydrogen isotope ratios, and ion compositions were measured at three sampling points (KUM, OTN, and ASO) from December 2013 to July 2021. The 3He/4He values at the three sampling points remained stable in the range of 3–4 Ra throughout the observation period, suggesting that the supply of deep‐seated gases to the aquifer was stable. The 4He/20Ne values of KUM and OTN indicate that the supply of surface‐source fluids to the aquifer decreased relative to that of deep‐seated fluids at KUM and OTN. In contrast, in the ASO site, both the surface‐ and deep‐seated fluids supplied to the aquifer were stable. The δD–δ18O relationship indicated the supply of deep‐seated water to the KUM and OTN aquifers but not to the ASO aquifer. Nevertheless, the δD–δ18O relationship remained stable throughout the observation period, suggesting that the supply of deep‐seated water to the three stations was stable. The Li/Cl and 1/Cl relationships for the three sampling points were plotted within a narrow range throughout the observation period, suggesting that the groundwater recharge was stable. Neither spikes nor step changes owing to the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake were observed in any of the data. These results indicate that the KUM and OTN aquifers are constantly supplied with deep fluids from the fluid‐rich zone beneath the Kumamoto region, and that only deep‐seated gas was supplied to the ASO aquifer. We also confirmed that these supply conditions were unaffected by the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake or the subsequent aftershock activity.
Fabrication of Si3N4 ceramics substrates with high thermal conductivity by tape casting and gas pressure sintering
Authors: Zhao Jixue , Liu Yun , Zheng Yuanhang , Li Xiaolei , Sui Tianyi , Lin Bin 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIn this paper, high thermal conductivity Si3N4 ceramics were successfully fabricated through exploring and optimizing the tape casting process. The impact of various organic additives on the rheological characteristics of Si3N4 slurry was explored, and the pore size distribution and microstructure of the green tapes at different solid loadings were investigated, as well as the microstructure of Si3N4 ceramics. Green tapes with a narrow pore size distribution, a small average pore size, and a high density of 1.88 g cm−3 were prepared by the investigation and optimization of the Si3N4 slurry formulation. After gas pressure sintering, Si3N4 ceramics with a density of 3.23 g cm−3, dimensions of 78 mm × 78 mm, and a thickness of 0.55 mm were obtained. The microstructure of the Si3N4 ceramics showed a bimodal distribution and a low content of glassy phases. The thermal conductivity of the Si3N4 ceramics was 100.5 W m−1 K−1, the flexural strength was 735 ± 24 MPa, and the fracture toughness was 7.17 MPa m1/2.
Ethical tensions of migrants in the informal economy in the Global South
Authors: Del Giudice Oscar Naranjo , Kabadayi Sertan 
Published: February 2024

AbstractConsidering the ongoing, record‐setting migration in the Global South, this paper explores the values, principles and ethical tensions of Venezuelan migrants in the informal economy of Colombia. We found that migrants frequently prefer to stay within the informal economy as a way of preserving their identities, values and principles, rather than adopting those of their new country. This choice sets up ethical tensions for the migrants and their host countries. Our analysis challenges the current policy goals of transitioning migrants from informal to formal economies as a mark of success and inclusion. Instead, we attempt to recognize the migrant voice and their agency capacity through our research using focus groups and applied thematic analysis (ATA) of popular music and narratives. Our findings broaden the understanding of why migrants choose to stay in the informal economy and challenge policy goals that focus on inclusion and integration of migrants into formal economy.
Healthcare professionals' digital health competence profiles and associated factors: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Jarva Erika , Oikarinen Anne , Andersson Janicke , Pramila‐Savukoski Sari , Hammarén Mira , Mikkonen Kristina 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAimsTo identify healthcare professionals' digital health competence profiles and explore associated factors to digital health competence in healthcare settings.DesignA cross‐sectional study.MethodsData were collected from 817 healthcare professionals from nine organizations with an electronic questionnaire by using Digital Health Competence instrument (42 items) and Aspects Associated with Digital Health instrument (15 items) between 1st March and 31st July 2022. K‐means clustering was used to describe digital health competence profiles. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to explore associated factors.ResultsAnalysis revealed three digital health competence profiles: A – high competence (n = 336), B – intermediate competence (n = 352) and C – low competence (n = 129). Between the profiles, digital health competence showed significant differences (p < .001). Recent graduation year, working in outpatient environments and leader or specialist position were associated with higher digital health competence. Organizational practices and the influence from colleagues improved competence in human‐centred remote counselling, digital solutions as part of work, competence in utilizing and evaluating digital solutions and ethical competence. Support from management improved digital solutions as part of work and ethical competence.ConclusionNursing and allied health professionals working in other than outpatient environments should be specifically acknowledged when digital health competence development initiatives are designed and targeted. The positive influence from colleagues could be harnessed by enhancing their involvement in digital health competence development methods such as orientation, mentoring or coaching. Additionally, managers should take a stronger role in supporting different areas of digital health competence.ImpactThis was the first study that explored healthcare professionals' digital health competence profiles and associated factors. The detection of healthcare professionals' digital health competence profiles guides the development of digital health education according to different needs in healthcare environments.Reporting MethodThe study has adhered to STROBE guidelines.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contribution.
The reputational costs of connections to controversial politicians: Evidence from political scandals
Authors: Preuss Susanne , Wielhouwer Jacco L. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractWe use the exogenous nature of political scandals to test whether political connections in the form of campaign contributions expose firms to reputational risk. We hand‐collect a sample of 218 scandals of members of the U.S. Congress that occurred between 2000 and 2019 and estimate the abnormal returns around the day a scandal first appeared in the news. We find that connected firms and to a lesser extent other politically active firms experience value losses around corruption scandals involving firms or lobbyists. These losses increase in managers’ propensity to engage in unethical behavior. Moreover, we find that following such corruption scandals, media sources release negative news about connected firms, shareholders of connected firms are more likely to submit proposals on the disclosure of political contributions, and connected firms reduce political spending. Overall, our results suggest that losses around scandals are driven by reputation spillover and investors updating their beliefs about the risks of political contributions.
Patients' testimonies, feelings, complaints and emotional experiences with dermatoses on open social media: The French infodemiologic patient's free speech study
Authors: Marty Tom , Khadar Mickaïl , Autelitano Lina , Baissac Catherine , Mebarki Adel , Texier Nathalie , Schück Stéphane , Boiteux Marie‐Claude , Richard Marie‐Aleth 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBackgroundDermatoses represent a significant burden. Patients and their caregivers can turn to social media and digital communities to exchange with each other. These public exchanges constitute real‐life data that can be analysed to better understand the patients' feelings and expectations, and the daily difficulties encountered.ObjectiveAn infodemiologic study of public testimonies of patients and caregivers related to five dermatoses: eczema, rosacea, vitiligo, acne and psoriasis, over a 3‐year time frame (September 2018 to September 2021) in France. To identify main topics of discussion, encountered difficulties and unmet medical needs.MethodsData extraction was performed based on a list of pertinent keywords. Web‐users' profiles were determined by a specifically trained machine learning algorithm. Encountered difficulties were identified by manual annotation based on a standardized search grid. Co‐occurrence analysis of difficulties allowed contextualization of challenges and unmet needs for each dermatosis.ResultsA total of 20,282 messages coming from 16,800 web users was extracted. The main topics of discussion were ‘Impact on self‐ image and self‐confidence’ (23.6%), ‘Generic discussion about therapeutics’ (23.3%) and ‘Burden of others' gaze’ (12.8%). The top three mentioned difficulties for the five targeted dermatoses were similar and focused on ‘Fear of/and management of symptoms’, ‘Impact on/and mood management’ and ‘Damaged self‐image’.ConclusionThis infodemiologic study highlighted the real‐life management of five skin diseases by patients and their caregivers, who turned to social networks to openly express their suffering and seek solutions. The joined analysis of the five diseases enabled a common comprehension of what it is to live with a skin disease, from a patient‐centric point of view. The specific analysis of each patient group objectified specific challenges, and main unmet medical needs.
Behavior‐based pricing and signaling of product quality
Authors: Li Jianpei , Zhang Wanzhu 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIn a two‐period model with repeat purchase, we compare the profit and social welfare effects of behavior‐based pricing (BBP) and uniform pricing in a monopoly under quality uncertainty. We offer the novel insight that BBP increases the price elasticity of imitation demand and lowers the signaling cost relative to uniform pricing, and becomes a potentially profitable strategy even when the monopolist cannot commit to future prices. Moreover, the profitability of BBP does not arise at the expense of consumer surplus. Either upward or downward price distortion with the use of BBP signals high quality, depending on the seller's commitment power. With more accurate tracking technology, the monopolist may forsake signaling for better consumer information.
Effects of temperature on reproduction and development of Cyanopterus ninghais (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a larval parasitoid of Monochamus alternatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)
Authors: Wang Shaobo , Han Mengjiao , Wei Ke , Wang Xiaoyi 
Published: February 2024

AbstractCyanopterus ninghais (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a newly discovered gregarious ectoparasitoid, is a promising biological control agent against the third‐fifth instar larvae of the Japanese pine sawyer, Monochamus alternatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Effects of constant ambient temperatures (17, 20, 23, 26, 29 and 32°C) on the reproduction and development of the parasitoid were determined in the laboratory. Results showed that the pre‐oviposition periods of C. ninghais decreased gradually with increasing temperatures, ranging from 8.5 d (at 17°C) to 3.4 d (at 32°C). Both the parasitism rates and the number of offspring exhibited a parabolic trend in relation to increasing temperatures, with the highest parasitism rate being 80% (at 29°C) and the maximum number of offspring reaching 7.2 (at 26°C). Temperature did not significantly affect the emergence rate and sex ratio of progeny. The duration of each developmental stage was inversely correlated with temperature within the range of 20 to 32°C. The egg‐to‐adult development time was 32.3 d at 20°C and 12.5 d at 32°C. The developmental threshold temperatures for the egg, larva, pupa, and the entire generation were 8.6, 12.6, 12.8 and 12.1°C, respectively, and the effective accumulated temperatures were 34.3, 51.3, 148.9 and 240.0 Degree‐days, respectively. We concluded that temperatures in the range of 26 to 29°C are the most suitable for the development and reproduction of C. ninghais. These findings provide important information for improving the artificial rearing efficiency and field release of this parasitoid under different temperature conditions.
Severe floods predictive ability: A proxy based probabilistic assessment of the Italian early warning system
Authors: Silvestro Francesco , Molini Luca , Guzzetti Fausto , Schiavi Federico , Castelli Fabio , Ferraris Luca 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIn compliance with the national legal framework, the regional offices (CFDs) of the Italian Civil Protection Department have the daily duty to issue warnings to the local population on the account of the weather and hydrology‐related impacts, predicted by forecast models and refined through their expertise and experience: this composite of objective (model) and subjective (analyst) assessments are both contributing to the actual colour‐coded warning system. Given its hybrid nature, it is of paramount importance to evaluate the predictive ability of the warning decision‐making process as a whole. To this end, this study compares the return period T of the occurred flood (estimated through an hydrological model fed with observations) to the warning level that was issued. The novelty of this approach is that, by applying this methodology extensively in space and time, the probability curves of the variable T for each warning level are computed, allowing to evaluate the consistency between the warnings and the actual (estimated) severity of the event. As results suggest, the national early warning system is proven to be overall reliable for most cases, though very fine scale events (e.g., severe, localised, short‐lived thunderstorms) are still an open challenge.
Free energy profile of the substrate‐induced occlusion of the human serotonin transporter
Authors: Alves da Silva Leticia , Lazzarin Erika , Gradisch Ralph , Clarke Amy , Stockner Thomas 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe serotonin transporter (SERT) is a member of the Solute Carrier 6 (SLC6) family and is responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of serotonin in the brain. Dysfunction of SERT has been linked to several neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety and obsessive‐compulsive disorder. Therefore, an in‐depth understanding of the mechanism on an atomistic level, coupled with a quantification of transporter dynamics and the associated free energies is required. Here, we constructed Markov state models (MSMs) from extensive unbiased molecular dynamics simulations to quantify the free energy profile of serotonin (5HT) triggered SERT occlusion and explored the driving forces of the mechanism of occlusion. Our results reveal that SERT occludes via multiple intermediate conformations and show that the motion of occlusion is energetically downhill for the 5HT‐bound transporter. Force distribution analyses show that the interactions of 5HT with the bundle domain are crucial. During occlusion, attractive forces steadily increase and pull on the bundle domain, which leads to SERT occlusion. Some interactions become repulsive upon full occlusion, suggesting that SERT creates pressure on 5HT to promote its movement towards the cytosol.image
Conducting family meetings on families with dementia: An integrative review
Authors: Zhang Huiyue , Wang Nan , Bai Nan , Yin Min 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAimTo explore the role of family meetings for individuals living with dementia and their family caregivers.DesignIntegrative review.MethodsWe conducted searches in the Cochrane Library, PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase databases (up to December 2022). Additionally, an ancestry search strategy was employed to supplement the retrieval of published literature related to family meetings or family conferences for people with dementia and their family caregivers.ResultsThe review integrated 11 articles, comprising seven quantitative studies, two qualitative studies, and two case reports. The findings did not indicate a significant improvement in end‐of‐life quality for individuals with dementia in the family meetings group compared to those receiving usual care. Limited evidence suggested some improvement in mental health outcomes for family caregivers. Both intervention and control groups incurred high care costs. However, family meetings appeared to delay nursing home placements for individuals with dementia. Two qualitative studies provided insights into the experiences of families and healthcare professionals participating in family meetings, highlighting opportunities and challenges in implementing such meetings. Additionally, two case reports offered specific and illustrative accounts of typical family meetings.ConclusionFamily meetings can delay nursing home placements for elderly individuals with dementia. Families dealing with dementia perceive family meetings as an opportunity to collaborate with professionals in providing comprehensive care. Further research is needed to explore the effectiveness of family meetings in decision‐making for families affected by dementia. Additionally, addressing timing and process coordination issues in family meetings is crucial for optimising their practices among families dealing with dementia.Relevance to Clinical PracticeIn order to make family meetings more accessible to families of individuals with dementia, we offer the following recommendations for future research and practice:

Rather than a blanket rejection, the decision regarding the participation of individuals with dementia in family meetings should be based on their specific condition and the needs of their family.
Coordination and harmonisation of opinions and perceptions among family members of individuals with dementia can sometimes be complex for healthcare professionals. The involvement of family coordinators may simplify this process.
To determine the optimal timing for holding family meetings that can better assist families dealing with dementia, we propose that the right to initiate a meeting be granted to the family. This allows them to convene with healthcare professionals and address their concerns at their convenience.
The Psychosocial Benefits of Biblioguidance Book Clubs
Authors: Banas Jennifer R. , Valley Julia A. , Chaudhri Amina , Gershon Sarah 
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundPedagogical approaches that support young people's well‐being and maximize their potential are among the Journal of School Health research priorities. A unique form of observational learning called biblioguidance could be a pedagogical approach.MethodsWe, a team of researchers and teachers, implemented biblioguidance book clubs with 10th‐grade health education students. While the initial focus was health literacy skills, we also aimed to generate psychosocial benefits. Those benefits are the focus of the current descriptive phenomenological research. A final book club reflection captured the benefits students received and documented their transformation. We randomly selected 42 reflections from the sample pool (n = 168) and coded them via descriptive document analysis.ResultsThe results indicate that the book clubs provided psychosocial benefits. Students identified with the stories and characters, gained insight into others' perspectives, lived experiences, and “ways of the world,” and were, in many ways, transformed. Some students even experienced catharsis, citing hope, validation, and feeling less alone.Implications for School Health Policy, Practice, and EquityBiblioguidance book clubs could offer an innovative pedagogical approach to advance students' psychosocial well‐being and engage them as active participants in their own learning and health.
Long‐term language use by US‐based study‐abroad alumni: Activity types and program effects
Authors: Zhuang Jingyuan , Kinginger Celeste 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis article presents selected results from a large‐scale, mixed‐methods, federally funded investigation of US‐based language study‐abroad alumni of all ages, which included a nationwide survey (N = 4,899) followed by professional life history interviews with 54 participants. Here, we focus on three questions heretofore unaddressed: (a) How do these alumni continue to use their additional languages? (b) How is long‐term language use associated with various study‐abroad program features? and (c) How is the role of program features reflected in life history narratives? We found that 79% of participants use their languages in at least one of the activities listed on the survey, though this use is generally confined to informal, interactive tasks. Our examination of program features using multiple regression revealed that while all features were statistically significant predictors for long‐term language use, those involving engagement with local communities (e.g., close personal relationships) showed more relative importance. Contextualized with a sample of our qualitative data, findings from this study offer a macrolevel confirmation that local engagement during study abroad retains its significance for language use over the long term and provide implications for designing study‐abroad programs that involve language learning.