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Nutritional status and feeding difficulties in children up to 2 years of age with cow's milk allergy
Authors: Dziechciarz Piotr , Stróżyk Agata , Horvath Andrea , Cudowska Beata , Jedynak‐Wąsowicz Urszula , Mól Nina , Jarocka‐Cyrta Elżbieta , Zawadzka‐Krajewska Anna , Krauze Agnieszka 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBackground/ObjectivesTo assess the nutritional status and incidence of feeding difficulties in Polish children up to 2 years of age with cow's milk allergy (CMA) on cow's milk proteins‐free diet.MethodsA cross‐sectional, multi‐center study included children aged 6 months to 2 years with confirmed or suspected (without oral food challenge) diagnosis of CMA on the elimination diet for at least 1 month. The primary outcomes were an assessment of proportion of children with impaired nutritional status (with the weight for length and body mass index (BMI) z‐score > 1 and <−1), and feeding difficulties according to the Montreal Children's Hospital Feeding Scale. Children with confirmed and suspected CMA were assessed separately.ResultsA 144 children with confirmed CMA and 88 with suspected CMA were included (57 and 78% with multiple food allergies, respectively). Among children with confirmed CMA, one‐third (35.5%) of participants had any nutritional status impairment regardless of definition. Among those, most of children had mild malnutrition (10.4 vs. 9%) and possible risk of overweight (11.1 vs. 9.7%; following respectively BMI for age and weight for length z‐scores). Only 16.0% of children had feeding difficulties. Feeding difficulties was identified to be a risk factor for moderate malnutrition compared to children without feeding difficulties (odds ratio 10, 95% confidence interval: 4−27).ConclusionsMild malnutrition and possible risk of overweight are concern in children up to 2 years of age on cow's milk proteins‐free diet. Feeding difficulties are less common, however, may affect the nutritional status.
Sustainable business models: Researchers as design thinkers for problem‐driven research
Authors: Bastian Bob , Caputo Andrea 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this article, which has an exploratory, conceptual nature, we discuss the challenges for sustainable business model (SBM) practitioners to include a broader range of stakeholders in developing value‐creation logic. This is of relevance as it is not clear how the process of enrolling stakeholders to create value unfolds for SBMs. We argue that researchers should be included as key stakeholders and propose using design thinking as an approach for engagement to co‐create sustainable business solutions. By incorporating design thinking, researchers and practitioners can collaborate on addressing sustainable problems in their business model to improve mutual understanding about the problem‐solution evolution. Including researchers also helps contextualize and align sustainable business model research to design practical testing of solutions. We illustrate this with a model representing the cognitive process of co‐creation between researchers and practitioners in SBM design.
Effect of mixed fermentation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Lactiplantibacillus pentosus on phytochemical and flavor characteristics of Wallace melon juice
Authors: Zhang Junwei , Zhong Yu , Wang Danfeng , Deng Yun , Li Yuncheng , Liu Cong , Wang Ji‐Li‐Te 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDMelons (Cucumis melo L.) are among the most commonly consumed fruits but they are highly susceptible to mechanical damage and rot during storage and transportation. New processed products are needed to avoid postharvest fruit loss and to increase health benefits. Fermentation is an effective means of utilizing the nutrients and improving flavor.RESULTSFermented melon juice (MJ) was prepared using three potential probiotics Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CICC21824 (LP), Lactiplantibacillus plantarum GB3‐2 (LG), and Lactiplantibacillus pentosus XZ‐34 (LX). The nutrition, flavor characteristics, and digestive properties of different fermented MJs were compared. The results demonstrated that, in comparison with mono‐fermentation, mixed fermentation by LG and LX could increase the level of organic acids and phenolic acids. Correspondingly, antioxidant capacity was improved significantly and positively correlated with p‐coumaric acid and cinnamic acid content. The production of alcohols and acids was more strongly enhanced by mixed culture fermentation, whereas mono‐fermentation reduced the content of esters, especially ethyl acetate and isopropyl acetate. Aldehydes and ketones increased significantly in fermented MJ, and damascenone and heptanal could be the characteristic aroma compounds.CONCLUSIONMixed fermented MJ provides more beneficial phytochemicals, better flavor, and stronger antioxidant properties than mono‐fermentation. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Intra‐articular corticosteroid injections provide a clinically relevant benefit compared to placebo only at short‐term follow‐up in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Bensa Alessandro , Albanese Jacopo , Boffa Angelo , Previtali Davide , Filardo Giuseppe 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPurposeTo quantify the clinical relevance of intra‐articular corticosteroid effects compared to placebo for the injective treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA).MethodsThe PubMed, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases were searched on May 3, 2023. This study was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. The inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials (RCTs), published in English, with no time limitation regarding publication date, comparing intra‐articular corticosteroids and placebo injections for knee OA. The effects were quantified at short‐ (≤6 weeks), mid‐ (>6 weeks and ≤3 months), and long‐term (≥6 months) follow‐ups. The minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for the outcomes (visual analogue scale for pain ‐ VAS: 1.4, Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index ‐ WOMAC: 9) was used to interpret the clinical improvement provided by intra‐articular corticosteroid injections compared to placebo. The quality of each article was assessed using the Cochrane RoB 2 tool and the GRADE guidelines.ResultsAmong the 1030 articles retrieved, 11 RCTs (842 patients) were included. A comparison of the two groups revealed statistically significant differences in the improvement of VAS and WOMAC scores in terms of the mean difference (MD); this difference was in favour of corticosteroids at short‐term (p < 0.001, MD = −1.6 and p < 0.001, MD = −9.9, respectively) and mid‐term follow‐ups (p = 0.001, mean MD = −1.3 and p = 0.005, MD = −4.9, respectively). No difference was observed at the long‐term follow‐up. The MDs between the improvements in the two groups reached the MCID values for the VAS and WOMAC only at the short‐term follow‐up. The RoB 2 tool and the GRADE evaluations showed the presence of risk of bias and limited quality of evidence.ConclusionThis systematic review and meta‐analysis demonstrated that intra‐articular corticosteroid injections offer clinically perceivable pain relief and functional improvement higher than the placebo effect only at short‐term follow‐up in patients affected by knee OA, with benefits losing clinical relevance already after 6 weeks. These results, together with the low number and the limited quality of the RCTs comparing this treatment with placebo, question the indication for the use of corticosteroid injections in clinical practice for the treatment of knee OA.Level of EvidenceLevel I.
Imaging in revision total knee arthroplasty: A novel 3D classification system for tibial bone defects
Authors: Brenneis Marco , Flevas Dimitrios A. , Braun Sebastian , Sculco Peter K. , Boettner Friedrich 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPurposeThe primary purpose of the study was to use pre‐revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) computer‐tomography (CT)‐images to analyse typical tibial bone defects and create a new schematic three‐dimensional (3D)‐classification system. The secondary purpose was to investigate the association between defect size and implant selection at the time of revision surgery.MethodsEighty‐four patients with preoperative CT‐scans underwent revision of a primary TKA. CT‐image segmentation with the 3D‐Slicer Software was performed retrospectively, and a new three‐dimensional classification system was used to grade tibial bone defects. The location of tibial bone defects was recorded for all cases. Volumetric 3D bone defect measurements were used to investigate the association between the bone defect volume, the indication for rTKA, and the use of modular revision components. The t‐test, the Mann–Whitney‐U test, and the Fisher's exact‐test were used for group comparisons, and the Kruskal–Wallis test was used for multiple group comparisons.ResultsThe most common anatomic regions for both contained and uncontained tibial bone defects were the anteromedial epiphysis (N = 50; mean epiphyseal‐defect: 5.9 cm³) and metaphysis (N = 15; mean metaphyseal‐defect: 9.6 cm³). A significant association was found between patients with preoperative metaphyseal defects (N = 22) and the use of tibial augments (N = 7) (p = 0.04). The use of cones/sleeves was associated with a significantly increased 3D‐CT volume of the preoperative metaphyseal bone defects (p = 0.04). Patients with osteoporosis had significantly larger volumetric defects in the metaphysis (p = 0.01).ConclusionOur results emphasise the importance of considering the three‐dimensional nature of tibial defects in rTKA. The findings suggest that an understanding of the volume of the defect size through CT imaging can predict the need for augments and cones/sleeves and, especially in patients with osteoporosis can help the surgeon identify larger metaphyseal defects and ensure optimal metaphyseal fixation through appropriate implant selection.Level of EvidenceLevel III, retrospective cohort study.
Trends in Management and Cost Burden of Facial Fractures: A 14‐Year Analysis
Authors: Weitzman Rachel E. , Subramanian Tejas , Zhao Karena , Shomorony Andre , Sclafani Anthony P. 
Published: January 2024

ObjectiveTo discuss patient demographics and management and better understand the economic impact associated with the treatment of facial fractures at a major metropolitan level 1 trauma center.Study DesignRetrospective chart review.MethodsWe identified 5088 facial fractures in 2479 patients who presented from 2008 to 2022. Patient demographics, mechanism of injury, associated injuries, treatment information, and hospital charges were collected and analyzed to determine factors associated with surgical management and increased cost burden.ResultsOur 14‐year experience identified 1628 males and 851 females with a mean age of 45.7 years. Orbital fractures were most common (41.2%), followed by maxilla fractures (20.8%). The most common mechanism was fall (43.0%). Surgical management was recommended for 41% of patients. The odds of surgical management was significantly lower in female patients, patients age 65 and older, and patients who presented after the onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic. The odds of surgical management was significantly higher for patients who had a mandible fracture or greater than 1 fracture. The average cost of management was highest for naso‐orbito‐ethmoidal fractures ($37,997.74 ± 52,850.88), followed by LeFort and frontal fractures ($29.814.41 ± 42,155.73 and $27,613.44 ± 39.178.53, respectively). The highest contributor to the total average cost of management was intensive care unit‐related costs for every fracture type, except for mandible fractures for which the highest contributor was operating room (OR)‐related costs.ConclusionsThis study represents one of the largest comprehensive databases of facial fractures and one of the first to provide a descriptive cost analysis of facial trauma management.Level of Evidence4 Laryngoscope, 134:3120–3126, 2024
Vocal Fold Paralysis After Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia: A Case Report and Scoping Review
Authors: Contu Nicolò , Gallus Roberto , Profice Paolo , Lucchetti Dario , Degni Emilia , Rizzo Davide , Artuso Alberto , Bussu Francesco 
Published: January 2024

ObjectivesCranial nerve paralysis is a rare complication of spinal and epidural anesthesia, and some cases of vocal fold paralysis (VFP) have been reported. The aim of this article is to report a case, identify evidence supporting the possibility of VFP being a complication of spinal and epidural anesthesia and to investigate the frequency, the characteristics, and the possible mechanisms of such a complication.Data SourcesCINAHL Complete, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, Pubmed, and EMBASE.MethodsCase report according to CARE guidelines; scoping review according to PRISMA‐ScR criteria. All types of studies that reported on patients of any age and sex, all types of spinal/epidural anesthesia regardless of the location and of drugs used were included. A data extraction sheet was completed for each study selected for inclusion based on the full‐text screenings. Extracted data included: study characteristics, participant characteristics, intervention characteristics, outcome measures, clinical investigations. The study did not receive external funding.ResultsEight studies met inclusion criteria and a total of 13 events (in 12 patients, including ours) were reported to date. Although there are some hypotheses in regard to the mechanism underlying the phenomena, including mechanical and inflammatory ones, the exact cause is still unclear.ConclusionsOnly few cases of VFP after spinal or epidural anesthesia have been reported to date; however, it seems possible that VFP might be a potential underreported complication of such procedures. We believe that more research on the topic is warranted, especially considering the wide population potentially at risk.Level of EvidenceNA Laryngoscope, 134:3477–3484, 2024
Incandescence‐Like Nonlinear Ultra‐Broadband Emission from Randomly Assembled Plasmonic Nanoparticles
Authors: Wang Lin , Wan Zixuan , Yang Yuting , Xu BeiBei , Qiu Jianrong , Strek Wieslaw , Liu Xiaofeng 
Published: January 2024

AbstractEfficient light sources with emission spanning from visible to infrared range are of central importance for applications including precision spectroscopy and sensing. Under irradiation with constant‐wave (CW) lasers, here, the generation and modulation of incandescence‐like ultra‐broad emission (600–4000 nm) from random aggregates of metal oxide nanoparticles are demonstrated by judicious doping of free carriers, that of any existing photoluminescence process and commercial broadband light sources. It is revealed that this emission is associated with a dominant thermal origin and it is characterized by a pump‐dependent nonlinear response with the maximum order of nonlinearity exceeding 8, which is benefited from the intensified light‐matter interaction mediated by the high density of hot spots in the random plasmonic nanostructures. Moreover, by leveraging the prominent plasmon response, the emission spectra and intensity can be tuned by the Drude terms of the oxide nanoparticles. the use of this broadband infrared (IR) emission is exploited further as the light source for the demonstration of IR spectrometry, exemplified by the examination of organic molecules. The method for producing strong and continuum IR emission based on engineered plasmonic oxide can stimulate further exploitation of miniaturized IR light sources for applications including imaging and sensing.
The impact of environmental, social, and governance ratings on corporate innovation: From the perspective of informal institutions
Authors: Zhu Wei , Li Wei‐jian , Wang Lei 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe significance of rating events in capital markets has garnered considerable attention from investors, experts, and academics, with third‐party rating agencies being one of the topics. We focus on the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings on corporate innovation and confirm a positive relationship. We also believe that ESG ratings play a governance role as informal institutions in stimulating corporate innovation. The efficacy of ESG ratings in promoting corporate innovation is dependent on a favorable information environment that is devoid of negative influences. We confirm the synergistic effect of ESG ratings with other informal institutions and the substitution effect with formal institutions.
A waveguide‐fed reflector antenna with high gain and multi‐beam capability demonstrated at 220 GHz
Authors: Chen Yanzheng , Raza Ali 
Published: January 2024

AbstractA waveguide‐fed reflector antenna with high gain and multi‐beam capability is introduced and demonstrated at 220 GHz. Terahertz waves have a very small wavelength, which poses great challenges to the fabrication of terahertz antenna arrays and the connection with the T/R components. In this paper, a horn array with an element spacing less than one wavelength for terahertz frequency is presented and demonstrated, and its excitations are fan‐out using curved waveguides. The horn array is used as a feeding source of an offset parabolic reflector to achieve high‐gain and multi‐beam performance. The reflector antenna achieves four beam positions with θ = −0.7°, −0.2°, 0.2°, and 0.7°, and each beam obtains the gain of about 45 dBi. The experimental reflector antenna is fabricated and tested. Good experimental results further confirm the feasibility of the antenna and the potential application in Terahertz systems.
Cluster‐Katalysatoren unter dem Tunnelmikroskop
Authors: Lechner Barbara A. J. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractNanomaterialien sind aus Energiekonversions‐ und ‐speichertechnologien nicht mehr wegzudenken. FCI‐Dozentenpreisträgerin Barbara A. J. Lechner untersucht mit ihrer Gruppe die Dynamik und Stabilität von Nanopartikeln sowie Subnanometer‐Clustern auf atomarer Skala.
Trendbericht Anorganik 2024: Nebengruppen, Bioanorganik und Koordinationschemie
Authors: Kreidt Elisabeth , Werncke Gunnar 
Published: January 2024

AbstractHauptgruppen‐ und Molekülchemie: Die leichteste Metall‐Metall‐Bindung im Bisberyllocen; ein doppeltes Highlight in der Carbenchemie: C zweifach oxidiert mit formal vier Valenzelektronen und Bor‐Flanken für extreme Lewis‐Azidität; außergewöhnliche Liganden ermöglichen, ungewöhnlich reaktive Spezies zu isolieren: ein kristallines Triplett‐Bismutiniden. Nebengruppen, Bioanorganik und Koordinationschemie: Rhodiumnitren, zweifach koordiniertes Ytterbium und lumineszierendes Chrom sowie quadratisch‐planares Cu4S.
Are algorithms biased in education? Exploring racial bias in predicting community college student success
Authors: Bird Kelli A. , Castleman Benjamin L. , Song Yifeng 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPredictive analytics are increasingly pervasive in higher education. However, algorithmic bias has the potential to reinforce racial inequities in postsecondary success. We provide a comprehensive and translational investigation of algorithmic bias in two separate prediction models—one predicting course completion, the second predicting degree completion. We show that if either model were used to target additional supports for “at‐risk” students, then the algorithmic bias would lead to fewer marginal Black students receiving these resources. We also find the magnitude of algorithmic bias varies within the distribution of predicted success. With the degree completion model, the amount of bias is over 5 times higher when we define at‐risk using the bottom decile than when we focus on students in the bottom half of predicted scores; in the course completion model, the reverse is true. These divergent patterns emphasize the contextual nature of algorithmic bias and attempts to mitigate it. Our results moreover suggest that algorithmic bias is due in part to currently‐available administrative data being relatively less useful at predicting Black student success, particularly for new students; this suggests that additional data collection efforts have the potential to mitigate bias.
Validating the Turkish adaptation of the Positive and Negative Affect Scale‐Children (PANAS‐C) for Turkish adolescents
Authors: Yıldız Mehmet Ali 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe aim of this study was to adapt the Positive and Negative Affect Scale for Children (PANAS‐C) developed by Laurent et al. into Turkish and to examine its validity and reliability on high school adolescents. The data of the study were analyzed with four different study groups. The first study group consisted of 414 high school adolescents, 262 girls (63.3%) and 152 boys (36.7%), between the ages of 14 and 19, with a mean age of 15.80 (SD = 1.15). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted with the first study group to determine the construct validity of the scale and a 14‐item short form of the scale was obtained. A total of 295 adolescents, 159 girls (53.9%) and 136 boys (46.1%), between the ages of 14 and 19, with a mean age of 16.06 (SD = 1.16), participated in the second study group. CFA was conducted with this group for the construct validity of the short form; a two‐dimensional structure was obtained as in the original form of the scale. In addition, multiple‐group CFA was conducted with the data obtained from the second study group, and cross‐validation of the scale regarding gender was ensured. The internal consistency coefficient, combined reliability values, and average variance extracted values of the scale were examined with both the first and second study groups, and the values obtained were found to be acceptable. The third study group consisted of 69 high school students, 36 girls, and 33 boys, with an average age of 15.67 (SD = 0.82). The criterion‐related validity of the scale was examined with the third group. As a result of the criterion‐related validity study, it was found that there was a moderately positive relationship between positive emotion and life satisfaction and a negative relationship between positive emotion and depression. On the other hand, there was a moderate negative relationship between negative emotion and life satisfaction and a significant positive relationship between negative emotion and depression. The test‐retest reliability of the scale was examined with the fourth study group. For this purpose, 63 students were administered the PANAS‐C at 3‐week intervals. Significant relationships were found for test–retest reliability, r = .70, p < .01 for the positive emotion dimension, and r = .63, p < .01 for the negative emotion dimension. The results of the study were discussed and interpreted and suggestions for researchers were presented.
A longitudinal qualitative exploration of teachers' experiences of stress and well‐being during COVID‐19
Authors: Blaydes Madison , Gearhart Cassandra A. , McCarthy Christopher J. , Weppner Caroline H. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractTeachers, a population already vulnerable to high stress, experienced heightened demands, and reduced resources during the COVID‐19 pandemic. This longitudinal study utilized inductive thematic analysis to explore 241 K‐12 teachers' qualitative accounts of stressors, supports, and pandemic‐specific impacts through their responses to three open‐ended questions. Responses were collected across 5 months. Three domains emerged: demands (e.g., navigating hybrid learning), resources (e.g., helpful teaching teams), and pandemic‐related outcomes (e.g., burnout), along with 12 themes. Demands were the most frequently endorsed domain across the months, speaking to the diverse challenges teachers encountered during this stressful time. Resources were less frequently mentioned, yet signaled opportunities for intervention. Results suggest important implications for how teachers experienced pandemic teaching, such as lasting impacts on well‐being, and suggestions to improve future stress and crisis response.