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Is participation always appropriate? Social workers' perspectives on when to exclude children from conversations about contact visits
Authors: Huseby‐Lie Iselin , Ulvik Oddbjørg Skjær , Aamodt Hilde Anette 
Published: February 2024

AbstractPrevious studies suggest a widespread notion among social workers that children should be involved in child protection processes. Nevertheless, children are found to be unsatisfied with the degree to which they feel involved and heard in those processes. This study explored social workers' reasons to exclude children from conversations about contact visits. It applied a social constructivist approach, in which the dominant understandings of children—‘child constructions’—in the social workers' responses were identified and then used to discuss the concepts of ‘participation’ and ‘conversation’. Findings reveal that social workers' reasons to exclude children from conversations about contact visits align with prevailing notions of children as rights holders, as vulnerable and as mentally immature. This study suggests that broadening the concept of conversations could provide social workers with the latitude to explore innovative approaches to conversing with children. Furthermore, conversations about contact visits should be performed to be as a tool that empowers children to influence and make meaning of their lives.
Long‐term monitoring highlights the positive responses of the seabird community to rat eradication at Tromelin Island, Western Indian Ocean
Authors: Saunier Merlène , Amy Maxime , Baumann Michaël , Bignon Florent , Cartraud Audrey , d'Orchymont Quentin , Gazal Julien , Goguelat Antoine , Lemenager Marc , Marinesque Sophie , Orlowski Sabine , Manuelian Pierre Etienne , Le Corre Matthieu 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe eradication of rats (Rattus norvegicus, R. exulans and R. rattus) on islands is essential for the preservation of island ecosystems, including seabird populations, which are particularly vulnerable to rat predation. However, the long‐term positive effects of rat eradication on seabird colonies and populations are often understudied. Brown rats (R. norvegicus) were eradicated from Tromelin Island in 2005. No other significative active restoration actions (such as artificial social attraction, translocation or habitat manipulations) have been implemented, which provides a unique opportunity to investigate natural seabird recolonization and recovery processes after rat eradication. We used seabird annual nest counts conducted from 2005 to 2022 and georeferenced data of occupied nests, to precisely describe the rebuilding of the seabird community of Tromelin Island. Despite the lack of any active restoration actions after the eradication of rats, and the remoteness of the island, 17 years after rat eradication, the seabird community increased from two to seven breeding species, and from 353 to 4758 breeding pairs (total for all species). The recovery of masked and red‐footed booby populations was mostly due to the improved breeding success and in fine to auto‐recruitment. Inter‐ and intra‐specific social attraction accelerated the arrival of new species and boosted their population growth. On a finer spatial scale, recolonizing species showed different patterns of colony settlement linked to intra‐specific attraction. The dynamics of the community of Tromelin Island after rat eradication can be regarded as a natural experiment that informs the processes of colony settlement, population dynamics and connectivity in tropical seabirds. Our results demonstrate the huge benefits of eradicating rats from seabird islands, even when no additional active restoration actions are feasible.
Flexibility in coral–algal symbiosis is positively correlated with the host geographic range
Authors: Zarate Daniel , Gary Jaclyn , Li Jingchun 
Published: February 2024

AbstractGeneralists are thought to adapt to broader ecological conditions compared to less flexible specialists. However, few studies have systematically tested what ecological or life‐history traits are associated with organisms' ecological flexibility. Here, we used stony corals to test the relative effects of host traits and ecological factors on corals' flexibility to form photosymbioses with algae. We analysed data from 211 stony coral species to test if coral's geographic distribution, depth range, symbiont transmission mode or colony morphology predict coral–algal flexibility. We report a novel positive correlation between coral–algal flexibility and coral species' geographic range. Symbiont transmission mode was also a predictor of flexibility, albeit the result is less robust against sampling bias. Coral depth range and morphology did not show significant effects. We highlight that host–symbiont dispersal abilities, interactions and evolutionary histories likely contribute to the observed patterns. We urge conservation efforts to consider the ecological implications of coral–algal flexibility.
Women's Experiences in Interreligious Leadership
Authors: Lohre Kathryn Mary 
Published: February 2024

AbstractWomen are providing significant leadership across the interfaith movement in the US context. While their leadership is increasingly acknowledged, this article will explore how women experience interreligious leadership. What are the challenges and opportunities they face? How do they view and engage their work and their networks? What is the vision they hold for transformed and transformative interreligious relations? How is women's interreligious leadership both an indicator of and a means for contributing to gender justice? This article will feature primary sources – leaders living in the United States and serving in local, national, and global positions with impact in all spheres – along with analysis from secondary sociological and theological sources. Thus, this article will contribute a rare first‐person assessment of women's interreligious leadership to a growing, much‐needed body of research on this topic.
Evaluation of external surgical approaches used for fenestration of the dorsal and ventral conchal bullae in horses: An ex vivo study
Authors: Piñeros Diego Darley Velasquez , Mendes Rubens Peres , De Lima Aymara Eduarda , de Souza Anderson Fernando , De Zoppa André Luis do Valle , Lopes Correia da Silva Luis Cláudio , de Freitas Silvio Henrique , Corrêa Rodrigo Romero 
Published: February 2024

SummaryBackgroundEmpyema of the conchal bullae, which is a possible additional source of chronic unilateral nasal discharge, affects up to 56% of horses with paranasal sinus disease.ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the external surgical approaches for the fenestration of the conchal bullae in horses.Study designExperimental study.MethodsSix heads of horses were used for external surgical approaches in the maxillary region, and the bilateral ventral and dorsal conchal bullae were fenestrated. Radiographic projections were performed preoperatively, and a further radiographic examination was performed after the surgical procedure using a Steinmann pin inserted through the surgical approach as a radiopaque marker. The approach to the bullae was also assessed by rhinoscopy. Dissection, macroscopic evaluation and digital photographic records of the surgical approaches were performed.ResultsA total of 92% (22/24 bullae) of the evaluated conchal bullae were fenestrated. The approach allowed the fenestration of 11/12 dorsal conchal bullae and 11/12 ventral conchal bullae. The postoperative radiographic evaluation allowed identification of the surgical approach and fenestration positioning by observing the location of the radiopaque pin within the conchal bullae. The dissection showed that the surgical approach to the dorsal conchal bulla was 3 cm dorsal to the infraorbital foramen and dorsal to the levator nasolabialis muscle, with no damage to the vascular or neural structures.Main limitationThe surgical approach to the ventral conchal bulla, when performed 1 cm rostral to the infraorbital foramen, was very close to the branches of the infraorbital nerve, which were identified and moved away from the trephination site. This was an ex vivo study and it is possible that nasal haemorrhage would affect the usefulness in clinical cases.ConclusionThe surgical approaches described in this study allow the fenestration of dorsal and ventral conchal bullae in adult horses in a simple way without the need for specific equipment.
Intervention to reduce loneliness among older adults in the community: Making friends with volunteers
Authors: Hsu Hui‐Chuan , Chang Shu‐Ching , Liang Chun‐Yu , Ting Jie‐Rong 
Published: February 2024

AimThis study aimed to examine the effects of providing a program that introduced volunteers to make friends with older adults to reduce loneliness and increase loneliness literacy.MethodsEight community development associations in Taiwan participated in the study. In the first stage, older people living alone or with only a spouse, or those with a family, but without substantial interactions, were screened for loneliness. Older adults with a higher risk of loneliness were given priority to be invited to participate in this intervention. This 3‐month intervention program was designed by each community development association and delivered at the older adults' homes. A total of 87 older persons completed both waves of the interviews.ResultsLoneliness was reduced (UCLA‐6 Loneliness Scale scores decreased from 13.5 to 11.6), and loneliness literacy improved (loneliness literacy scores increased from 38.9 to 42.0) compared with what it was before the program. In a generalized linear model, when controlling for covariates, loneliness was reduced, but not significantly (B = −0.934, P > 0.05), whereas loneliness literacy improved significantly for older participants (B = 2.088, P < 0.05).ConclusionsMaking friends with older adults who are lonely might improve their loneliness literacy. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 240–245.
Comparative analysis on corrosion behavior of lightweight and dense mullite–corundum refractories: Role of Si‐rich phase
Authors: Liu Yuchi , Gao Yunqin , Yin Hongfeng , Xin Yalou , Tang Yun , Yuan Hudie , Sun Kewei 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe corrosion resistance of lightweight and dense mullite–corundum refractories to cement materials was examined. The specimens following static crucible treatment were investigated using phase analysis, microstructure, and thermodynamic simulation. The results reveal that diffusion of the silica‐rich phase enhances alumina saturation solubility in the slag, reducing the corrosion resistance of the mullite–corundum refractories. The large proportion of closed pores and the continuous net‐like structure of anorthite created by the corrosion reaction in the matrix, on the other hand, prevent further slag penetration into the lightweight mullite–corundum refractories. As a result, the presence of the silica‐rich phase assures better slag penetration resistance of lightweight mullite–corundum refractories.
The relationship between electronic word of mouth and brand: A systematic review and future research agenda
Authors: Maru Chahat , Sai Vijay T. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractConsumers often rely on electronic word‐of‐mouth (eWOM) interaction as a source of information about brands. It helps them in making decisions about their purchases. This study aimed to assess electronic word of mouth and identifies its relationship with various brand characteristics. 279 research articles examining eWOM and brand relationship were systematically identified and extracted from Scopus‐based and peer‐reviewed literature. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on these articles using bibliometrix‐R and VOSviewer. This review highlighted the most frequently cited and co‐cited articles in the domain and evolution of research in the domain using the SPAR‐4‐SLR methodology. Additionally, based on the Antecedent–Decisions–Outcome (ADO) framework, a comprehensive review was done which highlighted the most‐studied brand attributes as antecedents, decisions, and outcomes in the eWOM literature. This investigation revealed that the brand attitude was studied the most followed by brand image, brand engagement, and so forth. Further, the ADO framework is used to summarize this study's scholarly contributions, practical applications, and future research prospects. Furthermore, brand hate, authenticity, activism, congruence, and personality, co‐creation, and identity were deduced as future trends in this domain.
Edible coatings for enhancing osmodehydration process of pears using glucose solution: a study on mass transfer kinetics and quality assessment
Authors: Campañone Laura , Soteras Edgar , Rodriguez Anabel 
Published: February 2024

SummaryThe present study aimed to evaluate the combined application of edible coatings (alginate or pectin) and the osmotic dehydration process (glucose solution at 40 °Brix and 60 °Brix, solution temperatures of 20 and 40 °C, and process times of 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 h) on mass transfer kinetics and physicochemical parameters (weight reduction (WR), water loss (WL), solids gain (SG), and optical and mechanical properties) of pear cubes. The best dehydration performance was observed in the coated samples treated at 60 °Brix‐40 °C. At the end of this process, the coated samples showed higher values of WR (77.30% and 75.13%) and WL (77.39%; 74.38%) and lower values of SG (1.69% and 1.24%) than the uncoated samples (WR: 65.97%, WL: 68.38%, and SG: 4.12%). Additionally, optimal retention of optical and mechanical properties was achieved in the coated samples exposed to the 40 °Brix‐40 °C condition.
Sleep quality assessment of adults in care settings using non‐wearable sleep trackers: Scoping review
Authors: Yamakawa Miyae , Kang Hee Sun , Wang Huiting , Konno Rie 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAimsThis review aimed to explore and map the literature on sleep quality assessments of adults in care settings using non‐wearable sleep trackers.BackgroundSleep‐monitoring technology is advancing, and sleep quality assessments using non‐wearable sleep trackers can provide objective evidence for quality care.DesignThis was a scoping review.Data sourcesFour electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycInfo and Embase) were searched on 23 September 2022.Review methodsThis review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology and used the PRISMA‐ScR checklist.ResultsThirty studies met our inclusion criteria. Sleep quality was assessed at home and in acute, non‐acute and long‐term care facilities. Physiological (heart rate and respiratory rate) and sleep parameters were assessed alone or in combination during patient care using non‐wearable sleep trackers. Sleep parameters representing sleep quality varied across studies. Real‐time monitoring with non‐wearable sleep‐tracking devices effectively shortened the length of hospital stay. However, studies investigating caregivers and nursing outcomes are lacking in the literature.ConclusionSleep quality assessments using non‐wearable sleep trackers may facilitate the provision of quality care in home‐based and clinical care settings. Future studies should focus on caregivers and care outcomes that could contribute to evidence‐based nursing practice for sleep care in adults.
Prevalence and management of proteinuria associated with vascular endothelial growth factor receptor‐targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor treatment in advanced renal cell carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and thyroid cancer
Authors: Kato Taigo , Mizuno Ryuichi , Miyake Hideaki 
Published: February 2024

AbstractVascular endothelial growth factor receptor‐targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGFR‐TKIs) are often used for treatment of several types of cancer; however, they are associated with an increased risk of proteinuria, sometimes leading to treatment discontinuation. We searched PubMed and Scopus to identify clinical studies examining the incidence and risk factors for proteinuria caused by VEGFR‐TKIs in patients with renal cell carcinoma, thyroid cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The global incidence of proteinuria ranged from 6% to 34% for all grades of proteinuria, and from 1% to 10% for grade ≥3 proteinuria. The incidence of proteinuria did not differ significantly by cancer type, but in all three cancer types, there was a trend toward a higher incidence of proteinuria with lenvatinib than with other VEGFR‐TKIs. In terms of risk factors, the incidence of proteinuria was significantly higher among Asians (including Japanese) compared with non‐Asian populations. Other risk factors included diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and previous nephrectomy. When grade 3/4 proteinuria occurs, patients should be treated according to the criteria for dose reduction or withdrawal specified for each drug. For grade 2 proteinuria, treatment should be continued when the benefits outweigh the risks. Referral to a nephrologist should be considered for symptoms related to decreased renal function or when proteinuria has not improved after medication withdrawal. These management practices should be implemented universally, regardless of the cancer type.
Efficacy and safety of combination therapy with telmisartan, rosuvastatin, and ezetimibe in patients with dyslipidemia and hypertension: A randomized, double‐blind, multicenter, therapeutic confirmatory, phase III clinical trial
Authors: Lee Chan Joo , Kang Woong Chol , Ihm Sang Hyun , Sohn Il Suk , Woo Jong Shin , Kim Jin Won , Hong Soon Jun , Choi Jung Hyun , Suh Jung‐Won , Seo Jae‐Bin , Doh Joon‐Hyung , Son Jung‐Woo , Park Jae‐Hyeong , Lee Ju‐Hee , Hong Young Joon , Heo Jung Ho , Shin Jinho , Kang Seok‐Min 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis study aimed to compare and evaluate the efficacy of the blood pressure (BP) control and cholesterol‐lowering effects and safety of combination therapy with telmisartan, rosuvastatin, and ezetimibe versus rosuvastatin and ezetimibe double therapy or telmisartan single therapy in dyslipidemia patients with hypertension. After a wash‐out/therapeutic lifestyle change period of ≥4 weeks, a total of 100 eligible patients were randomized and received one of three treatments for 8 weeks: (1) telmisartan 80 mg/rosuvastatin 20 mg/ezetimibe 10 mg (TRE), (2) rosuvastatin 20 mg/ezetimibe 10 mg (RE), or (3) telmisartan 80 mg (T). The primary endpoint was the efficacy evaluation of TRE by comparing changes in mean sitting systolic blood pressure (msSBP) and mean percentage change in low‐density lipoprotein‐C (LDL‐C) from baseline after 8 weeks of treatment.The least square (LS) mean (SE) changes in msSBP at 8 weeks compared with baseline were −23.02 (3.04) versus −7.18 (3.09) mmHg in the TRE and RE groups, respectively (p < .0001), and −25.80 (2.74) versus −14.92 (2.65) mmHg in the TRE and T groups, respectively (p = .0005). The percentage changes in the mean (SD) LDL‐C at 8 weeks compared with baseline were −54.97% (3.49%) versus −0.17% (3.23%) in the TRE and T groups, respectively (p < .0001). No serious adverse events occurred, and no statistically significant differences in the incidence of overall AEs and adverse drug reactions occurred among the three groups.TRE therapy significantly decreased msSBP and LDL‐C compared to RE or T therapy with comparable safety and tolerability profiles.
Tooth loss mediates the association between smoking and an increased risk of dementia among older adults: The JAGES prospective cohort study
Authors: Kusama Taro , Takeuchi Kenji , Kiuchi Sakura , Tamada Yudai , Tabuchi Takahiro , Osaka Ken 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAimTooth loss has various causes; however, its cause‐specific effects on health outcomes remain unclear. This study evaluated whether the association between past/current smoking and risk of dementia was mediated by tooth loss.Materials and MethodsThis 9‐year‐follow‐up prospective cohort study targeted adults aged ≥65 years. Dementia incidence during 2013–2019, smoking status (never, past/current) in 2010 and the number of remaining teeth (≤19, ≥20) in 2013 were the outcome, exposure and mediator, respectively. We used causal mediation analysis to fit the Cox proportional hazards model and estimated the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of the natural indirect effect (NIE) of smoking on dementia incidence through tooth loss and their mediated proportions.ResultsAmong 32,986 participants (mean age 72.6 years [1 SD = 5.4]; men 48.4%), the dementia incidence during follow‐up was 2.11/100 person‐years. Tooth loss significantly mediated the association between past/current smoking and dementia incidence; the NIE of fewer remaining teeth for past/current smokers compared to never smokers was HR = 1.03 (95% CI: 1.02–1.05), and the mediated proportion was 18.0%.ConclusionsTooth loss significantly mediates the association between past/current smoking and an increased risk of dementia among older adults.
Finite element modeling in heat and mass transfer of potato slice dehydration, nonisotropic shrinkage kinetics using arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian algorithm and artificial neural network
Authors: Das Rahul , Prasad Kamlesh 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe present study optimized the drying temperature (50–80°C) for potato slices based on color, texture, and visual observations. At an optimized temperature (60°C), a 2D axisymmetric finite element method (FEM) was developed in COMSOL Multiphysics to predict the heat and mass transfer (HMT) in a disk‐shaped potato slice. The nonisotropic shrinkage was predicted for the potato slice by the arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian approach. The experimental dehydration results revealed that axial shrinkage (27.44%) was 2.5 times higher than radial shrinkage (67.39%). The simulated outcomes based on FEM revealed the realistic visualization of spatial heat transfer, moisture migration, and nonisotropic slice deformation. The predicted moisture content, surface temperature, and shrinkage properties were in good agreement with the experimental results. The shrinkage behavior was further validated using artificial neural network (ANN) to simulate the slice shrinkage. Results showed that both the COMSOL and ANN approaches can precisely predict the shrinkage‐dependent HMT model. The ANN model outperformed the COMSOL determined by mean absolute error, mean square error (MSE), root MSE, and Chi‐square (χ2) values. The successful application of the presented approach for determining dehydration characteristics may have potential for quality assessment and management of different fruits and vegetables.Practical applicationsThis journal article explores the practical industrial applications of combining finite element method (FEM)‐based heat and mass transfer model and artificial neural networks (ANNs) to improve the efficiency and quality of food drying processes. FEM is employed to simulate and predict the realistic visualization of heat and mass transfer phenomena along with non‐isotropic shrinkage, while ANN serves as a data‐driven modeling tool for process control and prediction. The integration of these two technologies offers significant advantages in the food industry, including quantification of precise temperature and moisture content, as well as to monitor the drying process of various food products, reduced energy consumption, and time.