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Research on the Reconstruction Path of Rural Community in Ethnic Areas from the Perspective of the Rural Revitalization in China
Authors: Wang Fushuai 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
The implementation of China’s rural revitalization strategy has accelerated the endogenous change of traditional villages, resulting in the restructuring of rural society in terms of geo-community, industrial community, and governance community, and the qualitative change of traditional villages in terms of culture, transportation, technology, and industry compared with the previous ones. The article focuses on a series of changes in the sense of community, which was originally built up by blood relations, as social change accelerates. This is reflected in the structural imbalance of social governance within the traditional villages, the decline of culture, the transformation of economic structure and the spatial reconstruction of the “three lives” of rural ecology and life. In terms of methodologies developed, this study has used survey, observation, and literature methods, as well as other research methods to analyze in detail the changes brought by social transformation to traditional villages, analyze the series of transformation of rural interpersonal relations, blood relations, value identity and so on in the context of social change, and analyze their causes, and at the same time put forward corresponding countermeasure suggestions. The rural revitalization strategy mainly starts from the sustainable development of the governance community, cultural community, industrial community, and spatial community of rural society, and formulates five development requirements in terms of specific measures: prosperous industry, civilized countryside, effective governance, affluent living, and pleasant ecological living. These specifics correspond to the transformation and development of communities in ethnic areas and propose more countermeasures for reconstructing them. By clarifying the connotation and logic of reconstructing the rural community in ethnic areas in China, the path of reconstructing the rural community in ethnic areas in China is constructed by starting from governance, culture, industry and space, stimulating the potential of rural cultural development while cultivating villagers’ spontaneous awareness of participating in rural governance, formulating rural industrial development plans in conjunction with the actual situation, and increasing people’s participation in rural governance in multiple forms and through multiple channels.
US and Chinese Aid to Africa: A Relational Approach to Impact on Soft Power
Authors: Wu Di , Zhang Wei 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Over the last two decades, China has become increasingly influential in Africa, and the US policy pivoting to confront domestic challenges and withdrawing from its role in international fora has raised many concerns. Based on this global context, this paper examines the US-China soft power competition through foreign aid. It takes a relational lens to analyze their aid to the African countries. It first looks at how foreign aid could be transformed into soft power assets, and then innovatively puts the two countries side by side and examines the relational powers of their foreign aid and the impacts on the other’s national image. The paper uses ordered (Ordinary Least Squares) OLS, ordered logit, and IV regression to analyze aid data and opinion poll data. The results show that foreign aid can promote the African perceptions of both countries. It also finds that Chinese aid has a negative impact on the image of the US in Africa, while American aid has no significant effect on African perception of China. This conclusion aligns with the competitive nature of the US–China relationship. China’s model of aid may be preferred by Africans, while the US may need to revisit its approaches in Africa in order to turn this situation around.
The Angel and the Thief with the Pearl Earrings
Authors: Daniele Stefano 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
In 1609, Tommaso Zefiriele Bovio, a physician from Verona, died leaving unpublished his magnum opus: Teatro dell’Infinito, an account of the author’s astrological and magical theories. The reason seems to be attributable, first and foremost, to theft. We can find evidence to support this view in a series of letters uncovered: an epistolary exchange which happened from 1605 to 1606 between Bovio, Prince Antonio de’ Medici, and Ascanio Canacci—a freelancer working as a middleman in the purchase of esoteric items. These findings allow us to reconstruct the last events of the manuscript’s publishing history, evaluate Bovio’s persuasive efforts aimed at ensuring the printing of his work, and examine the Prince’s interest in the occult sciences. Lastly, the analysis of these letters enables us to trace the intricate relationships that the magician from Verona attempted to build with some of the most influential personalities of his time.
Rational Insight and Partisan Justification: Responding to Bogardus and Burton, Thurow, and Kvanvig
Authors: Pittard John 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
This paper discusses responses to Disagreement, Deference, and Rational Commitment from Bogardus and Burton, Thurow, and Kvanvig. Each of these responses objects to the rationalist account of “partisan justification” defended in the book. After explaining partisan justification and its significance, I first take up Bogardus and Burton’s argument for a more restrictive account of partisan justification which says that partisan justification requires certainty. I argue that this account yields implausible discontinuities in the verdicts given to nearly identical cases. Next, I consider Thurow’s suggestion that perceptual evidence can provide partisan justification without supporting rational insight. I explain why insight plays a crucial role in cases where perceptual beliefs enjoy partisan justification. Finally, I address Kvanvig’s objection that my account of partisan justification applies only to highly reflective agents. I argue that a subject’s actual reflectiveness does not bear on the sense of justification principally at issue in the disagreement literature.
Teresa’s Demons: Teresa of Ávila’s Influence on the Cartesian Skeptical Scenario of Demonic Deception
Authors: Forsman Jan 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Recent research in Baroque Scholastic and early modern meditational exercises has demonstrated similarity between Descartes’s Meditations and St. Teresa of Ávila’s El Castillo Interior. While there is growing agreement on the influence of Catholic meditations on Descartes, the extent of Teresa’s role is debated. Instead of discussing the full extent of Teresa’s influence, this paper concentrates on one example of the considered influence: the skeptical scenario of demonic deception, having clear anticipation in Teresa’s work where the exercitant faces off against deceiving demonic forces, which confound and temporarily halt the meditative progress. The paper analyzes Teresa’s use of deceptive demons and its influence on the Cartesian Evil Demon scenario, while contrasting both with a discussion of demonic deception in the late Medieval and Baroque Scholastic context, arguing that demonological discussions in 1500s allowed both Teresa’s and Descartes’s deceivers to not only cause diversions but to make the deception laborious to resist.
Toward a Literary History of “Broken Language”: Reading Accent in E.T.A. Hoffmann, K. A. Tavaststjerna, and Vilhelm Moberg
Authors: Huss Markus , Tidigs Julia 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Ever since the shibboleth narrative in the Book of Judges, the consequences of linguistic passing or non-passing have been demonstrated in literature. The article analyzes so-called “broken” or accented speech in terms of embodied and affectively charged nodes of linguistic entanglements: between belonging, affect, proficiency, ownership as well as inclusion and exclusion. The function of accented speech is in turn shown to be highly contextual, depending on socio-historical and cultural settings, as demonstrated in the article’s three case studies: E.T.A. Hoffmann’s “Der Sandmann” (1816), K. A. Tavaststjerna’s En patriot utan fosterland (1896), and Vilhelm Moberg’s Nybyggarna (1956).
Prediction of diagnostic gene biomarkers for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by integrated machine learning
Authors: You Hongjun , Dong Mengya 
Published: November 2023

Objectives Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a leading cause of heart failure and sudden death, requires early diagnosis and treatment. This study investigated the underlying pathogenesis and explored potential diagnostic gene biomarkers for HCM. Methods Transcriptional profiles of myocardial tissues from patients with HCM (dataset GSE36961) were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database and subjected to bioinformatics analyses, including differentially expressed gene (DEG) identification, enrichment analyses, and protein–protein interaction (PPI) network analysis. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression and support vector machine recursive feature elimination were performed to identify candidate diagnostic gene biomarkers. mRNA expression levels of candidate biomarkers were tested in an external dataset (GSE141910); area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) values were obtained to validate diagnostic efficacy. Results Overall, 156 DEGs (109 downregulated, 47 upregulated) were identified. Enrichment and PPI network analyses indicated that the DEGs were involved in biological functions and molecular pathways including inflammatory response, platelet activity, complement and coagulation cascades, extracellular matrix organization, phagosome, apoptosis, and VEGFA–VEGFR2 signaling. RASD1, CDC42EP4, MYH6, and FCN3 were identified as diagnostic biomarkers for HCM. Conclusions RASD1, CDC42EP4, MYH6, and FCN3 might be diagnostic gene biomarkers for HCM and can provide insights concerning HCM pathogenesis.
Occupational therapy and participation in activities of daily living following cardiothoracic surgery in acute care: A retrospective study
Authors: Tsai Stephanie , Petrillo Gwenn , Peterson Elyse 
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Patients recovering from cardiothoracic surgery in acute care experience physical and psychosocial challenges impacting participation in activities of daily living. Occupational therapists are well positioned to address these needs; however, there is little evidence exploring occupational therapy’s role in this area. Method: This retrospective study of electronic medical records examined changes in activities of daily living participation for adult patients ( n = 37) who received occupational therapy in acute care while recovering from cardiothoracic surgery via median sternotomy. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and paired t-tests compared patients’ scores on the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care “6-Clicks” Daily Activity Inpatient Short Form at occupational therapy evaluation and discharge from their inpatient stay. Results: Patients showed statistically significant improvements on both assessments in activities of daily living participation while receiving occupational therapy services following cardiothoracic surgery. Lower body dressing, toileting, and bed mobility showed the greatest increases in the FIM categories. Conclusion: Occupational therapists are valuable in addressing the complex needs of patients recovering from cardiothoracic surgery in acute care. Continued research is needed to provide further evidence supporting occupational therapy’s unique role in this setting.
Analysis of hydro-abrasive erosion in a high-head Pelton turbine injector using a Eulerian-Lagrangian approach
Authors: Shrivastava Navam , Rai Anant Kumar , Abbas Ali , Xiao Yexiang 
Published: November 2023

High-head hydropower plants deploy Pelton turbines to harness energy; however, turbine components face severe abrasive erosion due to suspended sediments. The erosion of the Pelton injector leads to the degradation of the jet quality, reducing the turbine efficiency considerably. Recently, the erosion of an internal servomotor design of the injector has been studied numerically; however, the cavitation-erosion synergy was not explored. This study serves as the extension of the literature with an analysis of the hydro-abrasive erosion and inception of cavitation in an injector with an external servomotor of a high-head hydropower plant (HPP). A Eulerian-Lagrangian approach is used to study the effects of sediment properties and flow parameters on hydro-abrasive erosion; whereas, the Schnerr-Sauer model is used to analyze the inception of cavitation. Interestingly, an increase in particle size from 40 microns to 200 microns resulted in a 95.7% reduction in needle erosion; but, led to a two-fold increase in nozzle erosion. For an increase in the plant head from 200 m to 820 m, the increase in erosion rate of the nozzle and the needle is 4.36 and 1.4 times, respectively. Moreover, the possibility of cavitation in the Pelton injector also increases with an increase in the head of the HPP leading the injector to higher susceptibility to the synergic effect of cavitation and hydro-abrasive erosion. This study attempts to assist the hydropower development in high-head regions with a risk of high sediment flow and manage the existing plants efficiently.
Promoting Medication Adherence in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review with Meta-analysis and Qualitative Comparative Analysis
Authors: Thongseiratch Therdpong , Chalermphol Kanokphorn , Traipidok Pathrada , Charleowsak Pattra 
Published: November 2023

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of ADHD medication adherence interventions and explore the pathways to effectiveness. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using multiple databases to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Pooled effect sizes were calculated for medication adherence and ADHD symptom outcomes. Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) was used to identify pathways to effectiveness. Results: Six RCTs were included. The interventions significantly improved medication adherence (OR = 2.39, 95% CI [1.19, 4.79]) and ADHD symptoms (Hedges’ g = −0.96, 95% CI [−1.38, −0.54]). Multi-regression analysis showed a positive relationship between medication adherence and ADHD symptom reduction. QCA revealed two paths for effectiveness: (1) Presence of ADHD drug education and absence of reminder and (2) Presence of tracking and absence of reminder. Conclusion: ADHD medication adherence interventions have a positive impact on both medication adherence and ADHD symptoms. Interventions should consider including ADHD drug education or tracking to maximize effectiveness.
Characterizing mechanisms of caregiver-mediated naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions for autistic toddlers: A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Jones Maranda K , Sone Bailey J , Grauzer Jeffrey , Sudec Laura , Kaat Aaron , Roberts Megan Y 
Published: November 2023

To address the variability of naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention outcomes, the current study sought to isolate the effects of the instructional strategies of caregiver-mediated naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions. In this comparative efficacy trial, mothers of 111 autistic children (18–48 months) were randomized to learn one of two sets of naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention language facilitation strategies (responsive or directive). We aimed to characterize the effect of strategy type on language outcomes and explore the extent to which joint engagement outcomes mediated language outcomes. Children in the directive condition had significantly greater scores across multiple language assessments. At follow-up, the effect of strategy type on the frequency of spontaneous directed communication acts was fully mediated by coordinated joint engagement (indirect effect = −2.070, 95% CI = [−4.394, −0.06], p < 0.05). Thus, children may benefit from caregiver prompts to facilitate long-term language outcomes. The current study is an initial step in the identification of the mechanisms of caregiver-mediated NDBIs. Lay abstract Caregiver-mediated early interventions support caregivers’ use of strategies to improve their young autistic child’s communication. In the current clinical trial, we sought to isolate the most effective strategies to improve short-term and long-term child communication outcomes. Results demonstrated how children may benefit from caregiver prompts to facilitate long-term language outcomes. In conclusion, the current study improves our understanding of how early intervention facilitates child communication outcomes.
Cannabis Abuse Is Associated With Greater Medical Complications, Emergency Department Visits, and Readmissions Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures
Authors: Gordon Adam M. , Golub Ivan J. , Diamond Keith B. , Kang Kevin K. , Choueka Jack 
Published: November 2023

Background: Despite increased legalization, little is known about the influence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for distal radius fractures (DRFs). The aims were to determine whether CUD patients undergoing ORIF for DRF have increased: (1) medical complications; and (2) health care utilization (emergency department [ED] visits and readmission rates). Methods: Patients were identified from an insurance database from 2010 to 2020 using Current Procedural Terminology codes: 25607, 25608, and 25609. Patients with a history of CUD were 1:5 ratio matched to controls by age, sex, tobacco use, alcohol abuse, opioid dependence, and comorbidities. This yielded 13,405 patients with (n = 2,297) and without (n = 11,108) CUD. Outcomes were to compare 90-day medical complications, ED visits, and readmissions. Multivariable logistic regression models computed the odds ratios of CUD on dependent variables. P values less than .005 were significant. Results: The incidence of CUD among patients aged 20 to 69 years undergoing ORIF increased from 4.0% to 8.0% from 2010 to 2020 ( P < .001). Cannabis use disorder patients incurred significantly higher rates and odds of developing 90-day medical complications (15.24% vs 5.76%), including pneumoniae (3.66% vs 1.67%), cerebrovascular accidents (1.04% vs 0.32%), pulmonary emboli (0.57% vs 0.16%), respiratory failures (1.00% vs 0.48%), and surgical site infections (1.70% vs 1.04%; all P < .004). Emergency department visits (2.53% vs 1.14%) and readmission rates (5.79% vs 4.29%) within 90 days were higher among cannabis abusers. Conclusions: With a greater number of states legalizing cannabis, hand surgeons should be cognizant of the association with increased 90-day complications and health care utilization parameters.
Delayed Esophageal Reconstruction: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes
Authors: Treffalls John A. , Jacobsen Christian P. , Das Nitin A. , Medina Rebecca A. , Koch Marc , DeArmond Daniel T. , Johnson Scott B. 
Published: November 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate indications, techniques, and outcomes of patients who underwent delayed esophageal reconstruction. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed for all esophagectomy patients who underwent delayed esophageal reconstruction from 2006 to 2020. Demographics, surgical indication, type of esophageal discontinuity procedure performed, duration between esophagectomy and reconstruction, type and technique of reconstruction performed, follow-up duration, change in body mass index, and overall outcome were assessed. Results: Fifteen patients (8 women, 53.3%) with a median age of 57.6 years (IQR 50.5-66.7 years) were included. Etiology necessitating foregut discontinuity included: delayed postoperative complications in 6 (40.0%), iatrogenic injury in 3 (20.0%), strangulated bowel in 3 (20.0%), trauma in 2 (13.3%), and esophageal cancer in 1 (6.7%). Median duration of esophageal discontinuity was 277 days (range 105-1045). Eleven patients (73%) underwent a substernal colon interposition; 2 (13%) substernal gastric advancement; and 2 (13%) small bowel advancement in the posterior mediastinum with jejunum via Roux-en-Y. Complications were noted in 7 (47%) patients. Median decrease in BMI was 4.7 (IQR 1.4-12.4). Overall, 11 (73.3%) patients had a good outcome, 3 (20.0%) patients had a fair outcome, and 1 poor outcome (6.7%). The median follow-up duration since reconstruction was 4.2 (IQR 2.8-5.4) years. Conclusion: Delayed esophageal reconstruction can be performed with acceptable outcomes with careful preparation and often require lengthy recoveries.
Sustainable agriculture
Authors: Datta Subhojit , Hamim Islam , Jaiswal Durgesh Kumar , Sungthong Rungroch 
Published: November 2023

AbstractDeveloping sustainable agricultural practices is currently becoming an increasingly relevant challenge. As the worldwide population rises and climate change affects agriculture globally, new and sustainable approaches must be adopted to ensure food security. In this editorial, we invite contributions to a BMC Plant Biology collection on ‘Sustainable agriculture,’ covering research on the environmental and socioeconomic factors that affect sustainable agricultural practices and their management.
Comparison of the hemodynamic changes between preeclamptic and normotensive parturients who underwent cesarean section under spinal anesthesia at North Showa zone public hospitals, Oromia region, Ethiopia, 2022: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Belachew Bizuwork Girma , Kasahun Blen , Demissie Birhanu Wondimeneh , Sintayhu Ashagrie , Dendir Getahun , Ali Abas , Awol Redi , Angasa Dugo , Tasew Asaminew , Eshatu Oliyad , Desta Aschalew Besha , Girma Derara , Debalke Getachew 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Background
Spinal anaesthesia complicates maternal hemodynamic and may expose the parturient to dangerous cardiovascular problems. Up to 7% to 89.2% of pregnant women can suffer from spinal anaesthesia-related hypotension. The aim of this study to compare the hemodynamic changes between preeclamptic and normotensive parturients who underwent caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia at North Showa Zone Public Hospitals, Oromia Region, from February 15 to May 15, 2022.

Methods
A prospective cohort study was conducted on a total of 140 parturients (70 in each group) who underwent cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. The study participants were chosen using a consecutive sampling technique. Data were collected from patient charts and intraoperative observations and entered into the Epi Data software version 4.6 and exported to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 25 software. Hemodynamic change = (baseline value-current value/baseline value) * 100. The independent t-test, Mann–Whitney U test, two ways mixed ANOVA, chi-square, and Fisher's exact test was used to analyze the data as appropriate. A P < 0.05 was statistically significant.

Results
The mean percentage change in SBP, DBP, and MAP after spinal anaesthesia was a statistically significant difference between the normotensive and preeclamptic groups, except MAP at 15 min was comparable between the two groups with p = 0.638. The proportion of preeclamptic parturients who develop hypotension was 47%, compared to 74% of normotensive parturients, and the RR of developing hypotension, if participants were preeclamptic, was 0.63, with a 95% confidence interval of 0.412 to 0.978 and a p = 0.039. The mean change in heart rate during the first 15 min was comparable between the groups.

Conclusion
In contrast to normotensive parturients undergoing caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia, our study found that the hemodynamic change was lower in preeclamptic parturients. The proportion of preeclamptic women who develop hypotension was 47%, compared to 74% of normotensive parturients.