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Study on the trend of congenital heart disease inpatient costs and its influencing factors in economically underdeveloped areas of China, 2015–2020: a case study of Gansu Province
Authors: Zhou Shengze , Yang Yaya , Wang Lei , Liu Heming , Wang Xuemei , Ouyang Changping , Pan Jinhua , Hu Xiaobin 
Published: February 2024

BackgroundEconomic data on congenital heart disease are scarce in economically underdeveloped areas of China. Therefore, this study aimed to shed light on the level and changing trend of congenital heart disease inpatients' economic burden in underdeveloped areas.MethodThis study used a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling method to select 11,055 inpatients with congenital heart disease from 197 medical and health institutions in Gansu Province. Their medical records and expenses were obtained from the Hospital Information System. Univariate analysis was conducted using the rank sum test and Spearman rank correlation. Quantile regression and random forest were used to analyze the influencing factors.ResultsFrom 2015 to 2020, the average length of stay for congenital heart disease patients in Gansu Province was 10.09 days, with an average inpatient cost of USD 3,274.57. During this period, the average inpatient costs per time increased from USD 3,214.85 to USD 3,403.41, while the average daily inpatient costs increased from USD 330.05 to USD 376.56. The average out-of-pocket costs per time decreased from USD 2,305.96 to USD 754.77. The main factors that affected the inpatient costs included length of stay, cardiac procedure, proportion of medications, age, and hospital level.ConclusionCongenital heart disease causes a significant economic burden on both families and society. Therefore, to further reduce the patient's financial burden, the length of stay should be reasonably reduced, and the rational distribution of medical resources should be continuously promoted to ensure equitable access to healthcare services.
Susceptibility to e-cigarette use and associated factors in high school youth, Oklahoma Youth Tobacco Survey, 2021–2022
Authors: James Shirley A. , White Ashley H. , Kahn Fahad F. , Mushtaq Nasir , Chen Sixia , Beebe Laura A. 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionSusceptibility predicts subsequent uptake of e-cigarettes (EC) by youth. This study identified factors associated with EC susceptibility among high school students who have never used a tobacco/nicotine product.MethodsThe Oklahoma Youth Tobacco Survey was administered to a random sample of 36 Oklahoma High Schools during the 2021–2022 school year (n = 1,220 participating students). Associations between EC susceptibility and covariates were identified using stepwise logistic regression for weighted survey data.ResultsMore than one third of Oklahoma high school students who had never used tobacco or nicotine products (36.4%) were susceptible, and males had higher susceptibility than females (38.8 and 33.9%, respectively). In males, EC susceptibility was associated with race (Black, American Indian, and other were less susceptible), psychological distress (aOR = 2.4, 95% CI = 1.1, 4.8), disagreement that all tobacco products are dangerous (aOR = 3.1, 95% CI = 1.2, 7.9), and perception of little/no harm from secondhand vapor (aOR = 3.4, 95% CI = 2.1, 5.3). In females, identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual (aOR = 2.1, 95% CI = 1.1, 3.9), poor academic performance (aOR = 4.5, 95% CI = 1.6, 12.6), psychological distress (aOR = 2.6, 95% CI = 1.2, 5.5) and interacting with EC content on social media (aOR = 5.9, 95% CI = 1.9, 18.1) were associated with EC susceptibility.ConclusionMales and females had different patterns of susceptibility to EC use. Understanding groups of adolescents most susceptible to using nicotine products can help target prevention efforts at home, in schools, and within communities.
Effects of blood flow restriction therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis: protocol for an overview of systematic reviews
Authors: Machado Felipe Alves , Almeida Gustavo J. , do Vale André Luiz Maia , Ribeiro Alexandre Lima de Araújo , Cipriano Graziella França Bernardelli , Cipriano Junior Gerson , Martins Wagner Rodrigues 
Published: February 2024

BackgroundOsteoarthritis (OA) is the most common and prevalent musculoskeletal disease associated with population aging, negatively impacting function and quality of life. A consequence of knee OA is quadriceps muscle weakness. Musculoskeletal rehabilitation using low load exercises, associated with Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) may be a useful alternative to high load exercises when those cannot be tolerated. Several systematic reviews have reported inconclusive results due to discrepancies in study findings, heterogeneity of results, evaluated time points, and research questions explored.ObjectiveTo perform an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses, synthesizing the most recent evidence on the effects of muscle strength training with BFR for knee OA.MethodologySystematic reviews that include primary controlled and randomized clinical trials will be considered for inclusion. Articles will be considered only if they present a clear and reproducible methodological structure, and when they clearly demonstrate that a critical analysis of the evidence was carried out using instrumented analysis. Narrative reviews, other types of review, overviews of systematic reviews, and diagnostic, prognostic and economic evaluation studies will be excluded. Studies must include adults aged 40 years and older with a diagnosis of knee OA. Two authors will perform an electronic search with guidance from an experienced librarian. The following databases will be searched: PubMed via MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), PEDro, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) via EBSCO host, Web of Science, and the gray literature. The search strategy used in the databases will follow the acronym PICOS (population, intervention, comparison, outcome, and study design). Screening (i.e., titles and abstracts) of studies identified by the search strategy will be selected using Rayyan (http://rayyan.qcri.org). The quality assessment will be performed using the “Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews” (AMSTAR-2) tool.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO, CRD42022367209.
Meaningful human control and variable autonomy in human-robot teams for firefighting
Authors: Verhagen Ruben S. , Neerincx Mark A. , Tielman Myrthe L. 
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Humans and robots are increasingly collaborating on complex tasks such as firefighting. As robots are becoming more autonomous, collaboration in human-robot teams should be combined with meaningful human control. Variable autonomy approaches can ensure meaningful human control over robots by satisfying accountability, responsibility, and transparency. To verify whether variable autonomy approaches truly ensure meaningful human control, the concept should be operationalized to allow its measurement. So far, designers of variable autonomy approaches lack metrics to systematically address meaningful human control.Methods: Therefore, this qualitative focus group (n = 5 experts) explored quantitative operationalizations of meaningful human control during dynamic task allocation using variable autonomy in human-robot teams for firefighting. This variable autonomy approach requires dynamic allocation of moral decisions to humans and non-moral decisions to robots, using robot identification of moral sensitivity. We analyzed the data of the focus group using reflexive thematic analysis.Results: Results highlight the usefulness of quantifying the traceability requirement of meaningful human control, and how situation awareness and performance can be used to objectively measure aspects of the traceability requirement. Moreover, results emphasize that team and robot outcomes can be used to verify meaningful human control but that identifying reasons underlying these outcomes determines the level of meaningful human control.Discussion: Based on our results, we propose an evaluation method that can verify if dynamic task allocation using variable autonomy in human-robot teams for firefighting ensures meaningful human control over the robot. This method involves subjectively and objectively quantifying traceability using human responses during and after simulations of the collaboration. In addition, the method involves semi-structured interviews after the simulation to identify reasons underlying outcomes and suggestions to improve the variable autonomy approach.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on COPD Patient Mortality: A Nationwide Study in France
Authors: Poucineau Jonas , Khlat Myriam , Lapidus Nathanaël , Espagnacq Maude , Chouaïd Christos , Delory Tristan , Le Coeur Sophie 
Published: February 2024

Objectives: We investigated the mortality patterns of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in France relative to a control population, comparing year 2020 to pre-pandemic years 2017–2019.Methods: COPD patient and sex, age and residence matched control cohorts were created from the French National Health Data System. Survival was analyzed using Cox regressions and standardized rates.Results: All-cause mortality increased in 2020 compared to 2019 in the COPD population (+4%), but to a lesser extent than in the control population (+10%). Non-COVID-19 mortality decreased to a greater extent in COPD patients (−5%) than in the controls (−2%). Death rate from COVID-19 was twice as high in the COPD population relative to the control population (547 vs. 279 per 100,000 person-years).Conclusion: The direct impact of the pandemic in terms of deaths from COVID-19 was much greater in the COPD population than in the control population. However, the larger decline in non-COVID-19 mortality in COPD patients could reflect a specific protective effect of the containment measures on this population, counterbalancing the direct impact they had been experiencing.
Predictors of Multimorbidity (Defined as Diabetes + Hypertension) Amongst Males Aged 15–54 in India: An Urban/Rural Split Analysis
Authors: Brar Vikramjit , Kandala Ngianga-Bakwin , Terry Amanda , Thind Amardeep 
Published: February 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to determine which sociodemographic and lifestyle factors may act as predictors of multimorbidity (defined as diabetes + hypertension) amongst men aged 15–54 within urban and rural areas of India.Methods: Data from the latest 2019–2021 India NFHS-5 survey were utilized. Presumed cases of multimorbidity were defined as men who had DM + HTN. A total of 22,411 men in urban areas and 66,768 rural men were analyzed using mixed-effect multi-level binary logistic regression models.Results: Various predictors were found to have a statistically significant association to multimorbidity. Urban areas: Age, region of residence, wealth, religion, occupation, and BMI. Rural areas: Age, education, region of residence, wealth, occupation, caste, BMI, alcohol consumption, media exposure, and tobacco consumption.Conclusion: Departing from the broad operational definitions often studied within literature, this study provided insight into one of the most prevalent specific multimorbidities across India. The urban/rural split analyses revealed substantial differences in high-risk characteristics across both areas, which have commonly been overlooked. These findings may better inform policymakers and assist in effectively reducing multimorbidity-related burden through area-specific preventative programs.
A Scaffolding Assembly Deficiency Detection System with Deep Learning and Augmented Reality
Authors: Dzeng Ren-Jye , Cheng Chen-Wei , Cheng Ching-Yu 
Published: February 2024

Scaffoldings play a critical role as temporary structures in supporting construction processes. Accidents at construction sites frequently stem from issues related to scaffoldings, including insufficient support caused by deviations from the construction design, insecure rod connections, or absence of cross-bracing, which result in uneven loading and potential collapse, leading to casualties. This research introduces a novel approach employing deep learning (i.e., YOLO v5) and augmented reality (AR), termed the scaffolding assembly deficiency detection system (SADDS), designed to aid field inspectors in discerning deficiencies within scaffolding assemblies. Inspectors have the flexibility to utilize SADDS through various devices, such as video cameras, mobile phones, or AR goggles, for the automated identification of deficiencies in scaffolding assemblies. The conducted test yielded satisfactory results, with a mean average precision of 0.89 and individual precision values of 0.96, 0.82, 0.90, and 0.89 for qualified frames and frames with the missing cross-tie rod, missing lower-tie rod, and missing footboard deficiencies, respectively. Subsequent field tests conducted at two construction sites demonstrated improved system performance compared to the training test. Furthermore, the advantages and disadvantages of employing mobile phones and AR goggles were discussed, elucidating certain limitations of the SADDS system, such as self-occlusion and efficiency issues.
Anti-Cariogenic Effects of S. cerevisiae and S. boulardii in S. mutans–C. albicans Cross-Kingdom In Vitro Models
Authors: Yousif Dina , Wu Yan , Gonzales Alexandria Azul , Mathieu Christa , Zeng Yan , Sample Lee , Terando Sabrina , Li Ting , Xiao Jin 
Published: February 2024

Despite the well-documented health benefits of the probiotic Saccharomyces, its application in oral health has not been comprehensively assessed. Dental caries is a transmissible disease initiated by acid production of cariogenic bacteria and yeast, such as Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans, on tooth enamel and followed by subsequent enamel demineralization. Here, we investigated the effect of two Saccharomyces strains (Saccharomyces boulardii and Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on S. mutans–C. albicans cross-kingdom interactions using a cariogenic planktonic model. Viable cells, pH changes, and gene expression were measured. S. cerevisiae and S. boulardii inhibited the growth of C. albicans in dual- and multi-species conditions at 4, 6, and 20 h. Saccharomyces also inhibited C. albicans hyphal formation. Furthermore, Saccharomyces reduced the acidity of the culture medium, which usually plummeted below pH 5 when S. mutans and C. albicans were present in the model. The presence of Saccharomyces maintained the culture medium above 6 even after overnight incubation, demonstrating a protective potential against dental enamel demineralization. S. boulardii significantly down-regulated S. mutans atpD and eno gene expression. Overall, our results shed light on a new promising candidate, Saccharomyces, for dental caries prevention due to its potential to create a less cariogenic environment marked by a neutral pH and reduced growth of C. albicans.
Highlights of 2023-Print Issue
Authors:   Patient Safety Authority
Published: February 2024

The 2023 highlights issue of Patient Safety is available to read online and download at no charge. This issue revives previously published articles—original studies, data analyses, interviews, safety alerts, and more—as well as Patient Safety Authority content you may have missed. Among this curated selection are a look at safety issues with medical equipment, supplies, and devices (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/73988); takeaways from high-risk industries that can improve the design and use of visual displays (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/77769) and alarm technology (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/73905); and a timely discussion on the role artificial intelligence can play in healthcare (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/77632). Additional features include • A safety alert about clozapine (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/90674), a last-line therapy for schizophrenia that may cause serious, life-threatening side effects if it is not dosed appropriately • Data analyses from the largest event reporting database of its kind in the United States, including patient safety trends in serious events and incidents (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/74752), and healthcare-associated infections in nursing homes (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/74494) • An interview with pediatrician Dr. Kathleen Walsh about the risk of medication errors at home (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/88516) that can harm kids, families, or even their pets • Important notices about wrong-site surgery (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/91634), drug-eluting stents (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/91635), diabetes and obesity medications (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/91636), and healthcare disparities (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/91637) • A glimpse into the future of healthcare (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/88053) with a modern Nostradamus, Dr. Eyal Zimlichman Patient Safety is fully open access (no fees for authors or readers) and published on a rolling basis throughout the year. We welcome manuscripts from all over the world. If your work can help advance patient safety, please submit it to us for consideration (https://patientsafetyj.com/for-authors), and kindly share our journal with friends, family, colleagues, and caregivers. Subscribe to our journal email list (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/otqI5QB/journalupdates) to be updated on new articles as they are published online.
Pengembangan LKPD Berbasis Islam Melalui Model PBL di SMAIT Ibnu Sina Makassar
Authors: Ruslan Zuhrah Adminira , Sulastry Taty 
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan LKPD kimia melalui model PBL berbasis pembelajaran Islam melalui model PBL di SMAIT Ibnu Sina Makassar yang mampu memenuhi standar efisien, praktis dan efektif pada materi larutan elektrolit dan non-elektrolit. Metode Research and Development (R&D) yang digunakan mengacu pada model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Kriteria valid memperoleh nilai 4,5 ditentukan dari hasil evaluasi ahli yang mencakup aspek-aspek seperti desain, isi, bahasa dan muatan Islami LKPD. Kriteria praktis memperoleh tingkat keterlaksanaan yang tinggi terhadap penggunaan LKPD di kelas berdasarkan: hasil observasi aktivitas guru (IO) diperoleh nilai 4,4 dan hasil observasi peserta didik diperoleh nilai 4,3 sehingga memenuhi standar pencapaian yang diharapkan. Kriteria efektif memperoleh nilai tes evaluasi hasil belajar kognitif yaitu 76% peserta didik telah memenuhi nilai KKM, afektif diperoleh dari sikap positif peserta didik pada proses pembelajaran, dan psikomotorik terlihat pada respon peserta didik yang terampil dalam menjawab permasalahan pada LKPD.

ABSTRACT
This research aims to develop chemistry worksheets at SMAIT Ibnu Sina Makassar using a PBL model based on integrated Islamic learning that can reach efficient, practical, and effective requirements on electrolyte and non-electrolyte solutions. The ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model is the Research and Development (R&D) process employed. The findings of expert reviews, which include characteristics such as design, content, language, and Islamic content of the LKPD, define the legitimate requirements for achieving a score of 4.5. The results of teacher activity observations (IO) received a score of 4.4, and the results of student observations received a score of 4.3 indicating that they were well-implemented. The successful requirements for achieving cognitive learning outcomes exam scores are that 76 percent of students have met the KKM scores, affective is determined by students' favorable attitudes toward the learning process, and psychomotor is determined by students' replies on the LKPD.
Pengaruh laba bersih, ukuran perusahaan, struktur modal, dan likuiditas terhadap harga saham
Authors: Melinda Hesti Sisma , Dewi Siska 
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of net profit, company size, capital structure, and liquidity on stock prices (a case study on a manufacturing company in the food and beverage sub-sector in 2018-2022). The research population is a food and beverage sub-sector manufacturing company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for 2018-2022. The sampling technique used was the purposive sampling technique. The data type used is secondary data obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression using SPSS version 25. The partial results show that stock prices have a positive and significant effect on stock prices, company size has no effect on stock prices, capital structure has a negative and significant effect on stock prices, and liquidity has no effect on stock prices.
Public statement interest
This research can be used as input in assessments carried out by company management and the wider community to measure share prices to attract investors to invest their capital in the company to make a profit.
El color y las emociones en infantes de edad preescolar
Authors: Cuvelier-García Mónica , Lozada-González Mónica 
Published: February 2024

Dado que los colores influyen positiva y negativamente en las emociones y la estimulación del cerebro de un infante de edad preescolar, la presente investigación indaga desde un punto de vista objetivo, el procesamientode la percepción del color. Con el objetivo de identificar las sensaciones y las emociones que una gama de colores les provoca, para generar una propuesta de paleta de colores idónea para el aula de kínder. La investigación se sustenta en el método científico de manera casi experimental con datos cualitativos al analizar la percepción del color controlando variables de infantes pertenecientes a un colegio preescolar de Cd. Juárez Chihuahua. Cuantitativamente, se aplica un test de correlación de imágenes que expresan emociones, con la gama de colores de acuerdo a la percepción visual del desarrollo fisiológico del ojo. Las conclusiones favorecen las emociones positivas de los infantes con el uso adecuado del color dentro del aula de prescolar, pues de las seis emociones analizadas, dos de ellas favorecen las emociones positivas, por lo contrario, las emocionesnegativas son necesarias en su desarrollo infantil, por lo que no se recomienda evitarlas en su totalidad dentrodel aula.
El papel de los tranvías en la expansión de la ciudad de México del siglo XIX
Authors: Ibarra-Deras Mauricio , Becerril-Sánchez Teresa 
Published: February 2024

Importa aquí resaltar el cómo la red de tranvías, establecida en la ciudad de México a mediados del siglo XIX, contribuyó en el inicial proceso de expansión urbana al servir de medio de conexión entre las estaciones del ferrocarril, asentadas en la periferia urbana y el casco antiguo de la ciudad. De la misma manera, esta tecnología ferroviaria resultó vital para la articulación urbana con las nuevas colonias, que por esos años comenzaban a formarse en la periferia capitalina, así como también propicio el acercamiento con las pequeñas poblaciones cercanas a la ciudad, dinámica que igualmente contribuyó en el crecimiento de estas localidades, que al pasar de los años tenderían a fusionarse con la antigua ciudad de México.