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A novel fractional order variable structure multivariable grey prediction model with optimal differential background-value coefficients and its performance comparison analysis
Authors: Xia Chao , Zeng Bo , Yang Yingjie 
Published: February 2024

PurposeTraditional multivariable grey prediction models define the background-value coefficients of the dependent and independent variables uniformly, ignoring the differences between their physical properties, which in turn affects the stability and reliability of the model performance.Design/methodology/approachA novel multivariable grey prediction model is constructed with different background-value coefficients of the dependent and independent variables, and a one-to-one correspondence between the variables and the background-value coefficients to improve the smoothing effect of the background-value coefficients on the sequences. Furthermore, the fractional order accumulating operator is introduced to the new model weaken the randomness of the raw sequence. The particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm is used to optimize the background-value coefficients and the order of the model to improve model performance.FindingsThe new model structure has good variability and compatibility, which can achieve compatibility with current mainstream grey prediction models. The performance of the new model is compared and analyzed with three typical cases, and the results show that the new model outperforms the other two similar grey prediction models.Originality/valueThis study has positive implications for enriching the method system of multivariable grey prediction model.
Deception detection based on the linguistic style of honest and dishonest stories
Authors: Carvajal Builes Juan Camilo , Barreto Idaly , Gutiérrez de Piñeres Carolina 
Published: February 2024

Purpose
This study aims to describe and analyze the differences in the linguistic styles of honest and dishonest stories.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper uses a descriptive study with a multivariate analysis of linguistic categories according to the story. The research analyzed 37 honest stories and 15 dishonest stories produced during actual legal proceedings through software Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC).

Findings
The authors find that individuals who engage in deception use a different number of words when they narrate facts. The results suggest a need for additional investigation of the linguistic style approach because of its high applicability and detection accuracy. This approach should be complemented by other types of verbal, nonverbal and psychophysiological deception detection techniques.

Research limitations/implications
Among the limitations, the authors consider length of the stories should be considered and scarce scientific literature in Spanish to compare with outcomes in English.

Practical implications
This research highlights the relevance to include linguistic style in real contexts to differentiate honest and dishonest stories due to objectivity and agility to implement.

Social implications
Understanding deception as a social behaviour and its psychological processes associated are elements that contribute to people and justice to comprehend it.

Originality/value
Analyzing real statements and discriminate differences in linguistic style, contribute to understand deeply this important behaviour to propose new methodologies and theories to explain it.
Understanding user perceptions toward marketing in the metaverse
Authors: Yang Heetae , Cho Yeram , Han Sang-Yeal 
Published: February 2024

PurposeThis study develops a comprehensive research model and investigates the significant factors affecting positive marketing outcomes in the Metaverse through perceived social benefits and trust.Design/methodology/approachThe authors propose a new research model based on social exchange theory (SET) and examine the impact of cost and reward factors. Using 327 survey samples collected from current Metaverse users in South Korea, dual-stage analysis using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and an artificial neural network (ANN) were employed to test the study’s hypotheses.FindingsThe results showed that perceived social benefit and trust had significant mediating effects on marketing outcomes, such as loyalty to the seller, product/service attitude, and purchase intention. All antecedents, except perceived performance risk, had a crucial impact on the two mediators. The most interesting finding of this study is the positive influence of knowledge-seeking efforts on perceived social benefits.Originality/valueThis study is the first empirical research to examine the effectiveness of marketing in the Metaverse. It also proposes a new theoretical model based on SET to investigate users’ behavioral intentions regarding marketing in the Metaverse, and confirms its explanatory power. Moreover, the results of this study also offer suggestions to brands on how to market to consumers in the Metaverse.
Current status and safety of laparoscopic surgery for patients with blunt abdominal trauma: A multicenter study using the Japan Trauma Data Bank
Authors: Omoto Kenichiro , Tanaka Chie , Kuno Masamune , Yokobori Shoji 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIntroductionThis study was performed to examine current status and safety of laparoscopic surgery in adult patients with blunt trauma.MethodsAmong 88 817 trauma patients registered in the Japan Trauma Data Bank from January 2019 to December 2022, we included blunt trauma patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery and/or laparotomy. We excluded patients with non‐blunt trauma, systolic blood pressure (sBP) of 0 mmHg on admission, age of <15 years, and Injury Severity Score (ISS) of 75. First, patients were divided into two groups: he laparoscopic surgery group (including patients transitioned from laparoscopic surgery) and the laparotomy‐only group. Second, missing values were estimated by multiple imputation. Finally, in‐hospital mortality was analyzed using propensity score matching to balance patient characteristics (age, sex, sBP, Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score, abdominal Abbreviated Injury Scale score, and ISS).ResultsWe analyzed 1301 patients [68 (5.2%) in the laparoscopic surgery group and 1233 (94.8%) in the laparotomy‐only group]. After propensity score matching, the in‐hospital mortality rate was 1.5% in the laparoscopy group and 10.0% in the laparotomy‐only group (p < .03). The odds ratio of in‐hospital mortality for the laparotomy‐only group after propensity score matching was 4.06 (95% confidence interval, 0.30–54.9; p = .29) compared with the laparoscopy group. After propensity score matching, there were no deaths occurred with patients of intra‐abdominal hemorrhage. In‐hospital mortality was not significantly different with peritonitis patients (p = .36).ConclusionsLaparoscopic surgical intervention was safely performed for selected adult patients with blunt abdominal trauma without an increase in mortality.
Breaking new ground? An analysis of the use of embedded occupational therapy in a postsecondary education programme for students with intellectual disabilities
Authors: Ringwood Barbara , Banks Jennifer , Shevlin Michael 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBackgroundDespite the growing diversity among students in higher education, nonprogression to postsecondary education persists for many students with intellectual disabilities with low completion rates for those who do progress. Research suggests that occupational therapy (OT) support can be extremely beneficial in assisting students. Less is known however about the impact of OT in higher education. This study aims to examine the use of OT embedded in a postsecondary programme for students with intellectual disabilities.MethodsThis study uses a scoping review of relevant literature and a qualitative analysis of OT working in a higher education programme specifically designed for students with intellectual disabilities in Ireland.FindingsThis paper highlights how the OT support within this programme uses a four‐fold collaborative approach supporting students, staff, business partners and wider organisational structures in the university.ConclusionThe analysis highlights the opportunities for collaboration between OT and curriculum developers, teaching and ancillary staff and students in higher education along with the significant OT input into work placements and internships with business partner mentors. Challenges in educating stakeholders to understand OT in the higher education environment would suggest a substantial need for further research.
Body mass index and lung cancer risk: Pooled analysis of 10 prospective cohort studies in Japan
Authors: Kawai Sayo , Lin Yingsong , Tsuge Hiroshi , Ito Hidemi , Matsuo Keitaro , Wada Keiko , Nagata Chisato , Narii Nobuhiro , Kitamura Tetsuhisa , Utada Mai , Sakata Ritsu , Kimura Takashi , Tamakoshi Akiko , Sugawara Yumi , Tsuji Ichiro , Suzuki Seitaro , Sawada Norie , Tsugane Shoichiro , Mizoue Tetsuya , Oze Isao , Abe Sarah Krull , Inoue Manami ,   Research Group for the Development and Evaluation of Cancer Prevention Strategies in Japan
Published: February 2024

AbstractMounting evidence suggests that body mass index (BMI) is inversely associated with the risk of lung cancer. However, relatively few studies have explored this association in Asian people, who have a much lower prevalence of obesity than Caucasians. We pooled data from 10 prospective cohort studies involving 444,143 Japanese men and women to address the association between BMI and the risk of lung cancer. Study‐specific hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated in each cohort using the Cox proportional hazards model. A meta‐analysis was undertaken by combining the results from each cohort. Heterogeneity across studies was evaluated using Cochran's Q and I2statistics. During 5,730,013 person‐years of follow‐up, 6454 incident lung cancer cases (4727 men and 1727 women) were identified. Baseline BMI was inversely associated with lung cancer risk in men and women combined. While leanness (BMI <18.5) was associated with a higher risk of lung cancer (HR 1.35; 95% CI, 1.16–1.57), overweight and obesity were associated with a lower risk, with HRs of 0.77 (95% CI, 0.71–0.84) and 0.69 (95% CI, 0.45–1.07), respectively. Every 5 kg/m2 increase in BMI was associated with a 21% lower risk of lung cancer (HR 0.79; 95% CI, 0.75–0.83; p < 0.0001). Our pooled analysis indicated that BMI is inversely associated with the risk of lung cancer in the Japanese population. This inverse association could be partly attributed to residual confounding by smoking, as it was more pronounced among male smokers.
Promoting healthy screen use in children with externalizing behavior
Authors: Griffith Shayl F. , Bagner Daniel M. , Hart Katie C. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe sharp rise over the past decade in young children's access to various forms of screen media (e.g., smartphones, tablets, TVs) has posed new and significant challenges to caregivers in managing children's use of this type of media. For caregivers of young children with externalizing behavior problems, managing children's time with screen media is especially important and challenging. In this article, we summarize evidence of bidirectional links between early externalizing behavior problems and unhealthy screen media use in young children and discuss the extent to which prior interventions have responded to the needs of caregivers of children with these problems. We propose a conceptual model for an intervention to promote healthy screen media use for children with externalizing behavior problems that leverages current behavioral parenting interventions.
Absence in CX3CR1 receptor signaling promotes post‐ischemic stroke cognitive function recovery through suppressed microglial pyroptosis in mice
Authors: Ge Yangyang , Yang Juexi , Chen Jiayi , Dai Maosha , Dou Xiaoke , Yao Shanglong , Yao Chenye , Lin Yun 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBackgroundPost‐stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) is a major source of morbidity and mortality after stroke, but the pathological mechanisms remain unclear. Previous studies have demonstrated that the CX3CR1 receptor plays a crucial role in maintaining an early protective microenvironment after stroke, but whether it persistently influences cognitive dysfunction in the chronic phase requires further investigation.MethodsMouse was used to establish a middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO)/reperfusion model to study PSCI. Cognitive function was assessed by the Morris water maze (MWM) and the novel object recognition test. Neurogenesis was assessed by immunofluorescence staining with Nestin+/Ki67+ and DCX+/BrdU+ double‐positive cells. The cerebral damage was monitored by [18F]‐DPA‐714 positron emission tomography, Nissel, and TTC staining. The pyroptosis was histologically, biochemically, and electron microscopically examined.ResultsUpon MCAO, at 28 to 35 days, CX3CR1 knockout (CX3CR1−/−) mice had better cognitive behavioral performance both in MWM and novel object recognition test than their CX3CR1+/− counterparts. Upon MCAO, at 7 days, CX3CR1−/− mice increased the numbers of Nestin+/Ki67+ and DCX+/BrdU+ cells, and meanwhile it decreased the protein expression of GSDMD, NLRP3 inflammasome subunit, caspase‐1, mature IL‐1β/IL‐18, and p‐P65 in the hippocampus as compared with CX3CR1+/− mice. In addition, CX3CR1−/− mice could reverse infarct volume in the hippocampus region post‐stroke.ConclusionOur study demonstrated that CX3CR1 gene deletion was beneficial to PSCI recovery. The mechanism might lie in inhibited pyroptosis and enhanced neurogenesis. CX3CR1 receptor may serve as a therapeutic target for improving the PSCI.
Activation of testosterone‐androgen receptor mediates cerebrovascular protection by photobiomodulation treatment in photothrombosis‐induced stroke rats
Authors: Feng Yu , Huang Zhihai , Ma Xiaohui , Zong Xuemei , Wu Celeste Yin‐Chieh , Lee Reggie Hui‐Chao , Lin Hung Wen , Hamblin Michael R. , Zhang Quanguang 
Published: February 2024

AbstractRationaleNumerous epidemiological studies have reported a link between low testosterone levels and an increased risk of cerebrovascular disease in men. However, there is ongoing controversy surrounding testosterone replacement therapy due to potential side effects. PBMT has been demonstrated to improve cerebrovascular function and promote testosterone synthesis in peripheral tissues. Despite this, the molecular mechanisms that could connect PBMT with testosterone and vascular function in the brain of photothrombosis (PT)‐induced stroke rats remain largely unknown.MethodsWe measured behavioral performance, cerebral blood flow (CBF), vascular permeability, and the expression of vascular‐associated and apoptotic proteins in PT‐induced stroke rats treated with flutamide and seven consecutive days of PBM treatment (350 mW, 808 nM, 2 min/day). To gain further insights into the mechanism of PBM on testosterone synthesis, we used testosterone synthesis inhibitors to study their effects on bEND.3 cells.ResultsWe showed that PT stroke caused a decrease in cerebrovascular testosterone concentration, which was significantly increased by 7‐day PBMT (808 nm, 350 mW/cm2, 42 J/cm2). Furthermore, PBMT significantly increased cerebral blood flow (CBF) and the expression of vascular‐associated proteins, while inhibiting vascular permeability and reducing endothelial cell apoptosis. This ultimately mitigated behavioral deficits in PT stroke rats. Notably, treatment with the androgen receptor antagonist flutamide reversed the beneficial effects of PBMT. Cellular experiments confirmed that PBMT inhibited cell apoptosis and increased vascular‐associated protein expression in brain endothelial cell line (bEnd.3) subjected to oxygen‐glucose deprivation (OGD). However, these effects were inhibited by flutamide. Moreover, mechanistic studies revealed that PBMT‐induced testosterone synthesis in bEnd.3 cells was partly mediated by 17β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 5 (17β‐HSD5).ConclusionsOur study provides evidence that PBMT attenuates cerebrovascular injury and behavioral deficits associated with testosterone/AR following ischemic stroke. Our findings suggest that PBMT may be a promising alternative approach for managing cerebrovascular diseases.
Macular amyloidosis diagnostic outcomes of skin biopsy: A systematic review
Authors: Alhawas Feras , Obaid Sultan Bin , Alfawzan Omar , Fathaddin Amany , Alsuwaidan Sami , Alajlan Abdulmajeed 
Published: February 2024

AbstractMacular amyloidosis (MA) is a primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis, characterized by amyloid deposition in the papillary dermis. The clinical presentation includes pruritic hyperpigmented macules and patches with a reticulated or rippled pattern, primarily found on the upper back and extremities. Biopsy is an essential diagnostic tool for confirming MA. This systematic review focused on the biopsy outcomes in patients diagnosed with MA.
Citizen neuroscience: Wearable technology and open software to study the human brain in its natural habitat
Authors: Jafarzadeh Esfahani Mahdad , Sikder Niloy , ter Horst Rob , Daraie Amir Hossein , Appel Kristoffer , Weber Frederik D. , Bevelander Kirsten E. , Dresler Martin 
Published: February 2024

AbstractCitizen science allows the public to participate in various stages of scientific research, including study design, data acquisition, and data analysis. Citizen science has a long history in several fields of the natural sciences, and with recent developments in wearable technology, neuroscience has also become more accessible to citizen scientists. This development was largely driven by the influx of minimal sensing systems in the consumer market, allowing more do‐it‐yourself (DIY) and quantified‐self (QS) investigations of the human brain. While most subfields of neuroscience require sophisticated monitoring devices and laboratories, the study of sleep characteristics can be performed at home with relevant noninvasive consumer devices. The strong influence of sleep quality on waking life and the accessibility of devices to measure sleep are two primary reasons citizen scientists have widely embraced sleep research. Their involvement has evolved from solely contributing to data collection to engaging in more collaborative or autonomous approaches, such as instigating ideas, formulating research inquiries, designing research protocols and methodology, acting upon their findings, and disseminating results. In this article, we introduce the emerging field of citizen neuroscience, illustrating examples of such projects in sleep research. We then provide overviews of the wearable technologies for tracking human neurophysiology and various open‐source software used to analyse them. Finally, we discuss the opportunities and challenges in citizen neuroscience projects and suggest how to improve the study of the human brain outside the laboratory.
Blurring of boundaries: Consumer self‐narratives in digital virtual leisure
Authors: Susilo Tifani , Mathews Shane , Luck Edwina , Martin Brett , Letheren Kate , Nguyen Han 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis article examines digital virtual leisure and the impact of increasingly blurred boundaries between the digital and physical worlds on consumer self‐narratives. Using an extended case narrative method, the present research explores how consumers who are highly involved with digital leisure live out their ideal self‐narrative in online communities. The findings highlight a level of complexity and fluidity when consumers move between worlds. The present research shows a more multifaceted set of issues that consumers traverse when moving between the physical and digital worlds. This research indicates the changing nature of the self‐narrative for consumers in an ever‐evolving environment that blurs the distinction between the digital and physical worlds. Results suggest that the digital virtual world (those online environments using digital technologies and virtual which has a sensory element) can serve as a sanctuary for consumers to gain empowerment and sustain hope. Digital virtual leisure is a highly involved form of consumption layered with meaning for individuals. The findings highlight the potential and opportunity to use self‐narratives as a way to understand consumer involvement with online community spaces so as to better respond to and engage with the consumer target market.
Sex differences in stroke reperfusion therapy in Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Authors: Fridman Michal R. , Thompson Stephanie G. , Tyson Alicia , Barber P. A. , Davis Alan , Wu Teddy , Fink John , Heppell Darren , Punter Martin N. M. , Ranta Anna 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBackground and AimsStroke is a leading cause of death in Aotearoa (New Zealand), and stroke reperfusion therapy is a key intervention. Sex differences in stroke care have previously been asserted internationally. This study assessed potential differences in stroke reperfusion rates and quality metrics by sex in Aotearoa (New Zealand).MethodsThis study used data from three overlapping sources. The National Stroke Reperfusion Register provided 4‐year reperfusion data from 2018 to 2021 on all patients treated with reperfusion therapy (intravenous thrombolysis and thrombectomy), including time delays, treatment rates, mortality and complications. Linkage to Ministry of Health administrative and REGIONS Care study data provided an opportunity to control for confounders and explore potential mechanisms. T‐test and Wilcoxon rank‐sum analyses were used for continuous variables, while the chi‐squared test and logistic regression were used for comparing dichotomous variables.ResultsFewer women presented with ischaemic stroke (12 186 vs 13 120) and were 4.2 years older than men (median (interquartile range (IQR)) 79 (68–86) vs 73 (63–82) years). Women were overall less likely to receive reperfusion therapy (13.9% (1704) vs 15.8% (2084), P < 0.001) with an adjusted odds ratio of 0.83 (0.77–0.90), P < 0.001. The adjusted odds ratio for thrombolysis was lower for women (0.82 (0.76–0.89), P < 0.001), but lower rates of thrombectomy fell just short of statistical significance ((0.89 (0.79–1.00), P = 0.05). There were no significant differences in complications, delays or documented reasons for non‐thrombolysis.ConclusionsWomen were less likely to receive thrombolysis, even after adjusting for age and stroke severity. We found no definitive explanation for this disparity.
Residential Irrigation Restrictions and Water Conservation: A Review of Studies from 1978 to 2022
Authors: Morkel Stephen , Nemati Mehdi 
Published: February 2024

AbstractUrban water managers and policymakers have adopted demand management strategies to reduce water use and buffer against short‐term water supply shortfalls. This article provides a systematic review of publications from 1978‐2022 that examine the effectiveness of residential water use restrictions as the primary demand‐side management tool. Our results indicate the significant overall effect of restrictions on reducing water consumption, with an average reduction of 12.3% from the 23 studies reviewed in this article. When evaluating effect strength by restriction type (mandatory versus voluntary), voluntary restrictions have a significantly lower effect than mandatory restrictions on water use. We also find an inverse correlation between the number of irrigation days allowed and the estimated effect strength.