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Spontaneous space closure in patients treated with early extraction of the first permanent molar: a retrospective cohort study using radiographs
Authors: Aldahool Yasser , Sonesson Mikael , Dimberg Lillemor 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Objectives
To assess the success rate of spontaneous space closure after extraction of the first permanent molar (FPM) in the maxilla and the mandible, and to identify the factors that make spontaneous space closure most favorable in each.

Materials and Methods
A retrospective records-based cohort study was conducted through a search of the database of the Public Dental Service, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, for young adults born between 2000 and 2001, who underwent extraction of one or more FPM between 2006 and 2016. A total of 995 extracted teeth were identified, of which 203 teeth in 155 patients met the inclusion criteria.

Results
Of the 203 extracted teeth, 166 (81.8%) did not receive any orthodontic treatment. The success rate for space closure in orthodontically treated patients was 91.9%. The success rate for spontaneous space closure was 84.3%. All unsuccessful spontaneous space closure in the maxilla occurred in patients older than 12 years. The dental developmental stage of the second permanent molar (SPM) had a statistically significant association with spontaneous space closure in the mandible (P &lt; .001).

Conclusions
The success rate of spontaneous space closure was high (84.3%) and was higher in the maxilla (94.1%) than the mandible (74.1%). Age at time of extraction and dental developmental stage of the SPM were significant factors for successful spontaneous space closure in the maxilla and mandible, respectively.
Innovations Concerning Diversity Training and Organizational Development Interventions for Police Officers Using Reflection and Talking Circles
Authors: Burrell Darrell Norman 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The paper explores a management consulting and organizational development intervention focused on employing new and innovative approaches to diversity training for police and law enforcement organizations through real-world interventions that explore human stories, connections, and dialogues as tools for understanding and change. The outcome of this approach is a more dynamic, productive, and constructive way to have more impactful and transformative organizational development and employee discussions, interventions, and training on diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence in law enforcement and all complex organizations. The intent of this discussion is not to reconstitute academic theory, but to influence the world of practice in a way that supports social change, because when applied, community-based research is important and relevant.
Harmonizing Words and Worlds: The Fusion of Content and Language in Modern Education
Authors: Dragomir Isabela-Anda , Niculescu Brânduşa-Oana 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIn today’s globalized era, education stands at the nexus of profound transformation. As the globe shrinks and cross-cultural interactions become the norm rather than the exception, the traditional boundaries between language learning and content subjects are being dismantled. This union is not just a pedagogical trend, but a response to a world where interdisciplinarity and multilingualism are paramount. This article delves into the transformative approach of integrating content and language, spotlighting its significance, evolution, benefits and challenges, and the vast potential it holds in shaping the future of education worldwide. Through this exploration, we will uncover ways in which the successful marriage between content and language is pragmatically reshaping educational paradigms, offering students a richer, more holistic learning experience tailored for the complexities of the modern world.
Durability Assessment for Mortar Containing LDH Additives
Authors: Rizescu Claudiu Eduard , Zaulet Ionut , Gheboianu Anca Irina , Ion Rodica Mariana 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This study investigates the potential of Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH) as additives to improve the durability and physical properties of cement-based mortars, with a focus on freeze-thaw resistance. Three LDH types—MgAl-LDH, CaAl-LDH, and ZnAl-LDH—were synthesized and incorporated into mortar at a 1/1000 w/w ratio. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (WDXRF) were used to characterize the LDHs, and the effects of the additives on mortar density, water absorption, and durability under 30 freeze-thaw cycles were examined. Results revealed that MgAl-LDH provided the best freeze-thaw resistance, likely due to its smaller crystallite size and enhanced cement hydration. CaAl-LDH offered moderate improvements, while ZnAl-LDH negatively impacted the mortar’s mechanical integrity, leading to higher degradation. The study demonstrates the potential of LDH additives—particularly MgAl-LDH—in improving the durability of cementitious materials, although further optimization is required to enhance long-term performance and resistance to environmental stresses.
The Instrumental Vernacular
Authors: Valk Ülo 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Written as a response to professor Simon Bronner’s critical analysis of the concept vernacular and its uses, published in the Journal of Ethnology and Folkloristics (2022), the article highlights the functionality of the term ‘vernacular’. It has become a folkloristic category, binding conceptual domains such as ‘folk’ and ‘institutional’, ‘folkloric’ and ‘authored’, ‘oral’ and ‘literary’, ‘belief’ and ‘knowledge’, which have often been set apart in former scholarship. The main focus of the article is on vernacular religion as a concept and methodology, introduced by Leonard N. Primiano in the 1990s, which opened up a new perspective in the study of religions. The article considers ‘vernacular’ as a flexible concept, instrumental in developing folkloristics in its trans-disciplinary dialogues. Projected on the history of folk-loristics as a multilingual field of studies with roots in multiple national, regional and ethnic traditions, vernacular as an outlook enables us to think of folklore as a transcultural concept and disconnect it from colonial legacies.
Faith and Overcoming Trauma in an Evangelical Romani Community
Authors: Slavkova Magdalena 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This article addresses the role of evangelicalism as a means of overcoming the trauma caused by natural disaster or disease. Using an ethnographic approach, it examines the connection between the beliefs of Roma in the Asparukhovo neigh-bourhood of the Bulgarian city of Varna and the hazards from which they suffered: the flood in June 2014 and Covid-19 during its first wave in 2020. People make sense of tragedy using different interpretations. It is seen as a form of divine punishment, a test for religious people, or it is associated with human negligence. Disaster provokes a variety of reactions among evangelical Christians, ranging from solidarity to distrust. Most importantly, their religious practice provides them with survival tactics and a direction to follow after catastrophe has disrupted their routine.
Zero separation policy in small but stable neonates weighing 1500-2000 grams at birth: a single center study in New Delhi, India
Authors: Anand Rohit , Goel Srishti , Saxena Sugandha , Dubey Bhawna , Kumar Gunjana , Nangia Sushma 
Published: December 2023

Background Small but stable low birth weight (LBW) neonates have needs similar to babies of normal weight with the need for extra support with feeding and temperature maintenance. Most health facilities admit such infants in the neonatal unit leading to the separation of the mother and baby. This separation exposes the infant to a potentially contaminated environment of the Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) which is hazardous for stable infants (Invasive interventions, Intravenous alimentation, Infections) and also hampers the establishment of breastfeeding. This study evaluated short-term outcomes of stable neonates weighing 1500-2000 grams at birth cared for in the mother-baby unit in the same room. as their mothers as per the ‘Zero-separation Policy’. Methods Neonates born vaginally with a birth weight of 1500-2000 grams with stable vitals were moved with their mothers to a 12-bed ’’mother-baby unit (MBU)“. Mothers were counseled regarding breastfeeding (BF), Kangaroo mother care (KMC), maintenance of general hygiene, and identification of danger signs. Infants developing moderate to severe hypothermia, hypoglycemia, feed intolerance (FI), jaundice nearing exchange transfusion range, respiratory difficulty, sepsis, seizures, or apnea, were moved to a neonatal unit for further management. Results Over 3 years, 489 neonates with a mean (± SD) birth weight of 1738 ± 102 grams and median gestation of 34 weeks (range: 32-41 weeks) were cared for with their mothers at the MBU. Seventy percent of infants exclusively received their mother’s own milk on day 1, which increased to more than 95% from day 4 onwards. Similarly, two-thirds of the mothers provided KMC for at least 5-8 hours on day 1, increasing to 85% by day 5. Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia requiring treatment was the most common morbidity (28.8%), most of which was managed at the bedside, followed by hypoglycemia (4.7%). Only 8% of neonates (n= 39/489) required transfer to the neonatal unit, mostly for hypoglycemia and hyperbilirubinemia. No baby developed hypothermia, apnea, FI, seizures, or hemodynamic instability. Successful discharge to home was accomplished in all neonates with no mortality. Conclusions Zero-separation policy is feasible in clinically stable low-weight or small neonates (of 1500-2000 grams) who can be nurtured with their mothers right from birth, ensuring timely feeding, KMC, and good hygienic practices.
A small-scale ‘Development Impact Bond’ for hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment financing in Cameroon: the way to elimination?
Authors: Dieteren Charlotte Michèle , Boers Alexander Christiaan , Mossus Tatiana , Essomba Frida , Wafeu Guy , Agnouanang Berthe , Thomas William , Njoya Oudou , Coutihno Roel Arnold 
Published: December 2023

Background Many governments in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have difficulties paying healthcare costs upfront leading to high out-of-pocket payments for patients. A Development Impact Bond (DIB) is an innovative financing mechanism in which pr ivate investors provide pre-payment of development program expenses. At the same time, public agencies or donors repay the investor’s investment with a reasonable interest rate if the program succeeds in delivering independently measurable results that are contractually agreed upon. This study assessed quantitatively and qualitatively the feasibility of a DIB for hepatitis C Virus (HCV) diagnosis and treatment in Cameroon. Methods A revolving fund of up to €230,000 was made available by the investor. The outcome payor reimbursed the investor only in case of good performance, defined as cured patients (HCV-RNA negative). HCV carriers who were identified were referred for treatment and tested for cure 12 weeks after completion of treatment, the outcome being validated by an independent assessor. The evaluation was guided by the six-agents model, involving interviews with relevant stakeholders (N= 22). Results In total, 253 (98%) patients completed treatment, of which 244 (96%) are cured at week 24. We estimated that the average per-patient outcome payment for HCV diagnosis and treatment is €1,542, and the average costs per treated patient is €1,858. The investor was fully repaid, including the agreed interest and bonus. Themes or findings from the interviews confirmed the feasibility of a DIB in a low-resource setting. Conclusions This study demonstrates that a DIB can be a suitable financing mechanism for HCV services, supporting the path towards elimination. When governments in LMICs do not have sufficient resources to fund such elimination programs upfront, such public-private partnerships can offer a solution.
ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ РОЗВИТКУ ЕЛЕКТРОННОЇ КОМЕРЦІЇ
Authors: Мацьків Г. , Райтер Н. 
Published: December 2023

Статтю присвячено дослідженню сучасних тенденцій розвитку електронної комерції. Розглянуто сутність та характерні особливості електронної комерції як нового формату бізнесу в умовах сучасної інформатизації суспільства. Встановлено місце електронної комерції в структурі цифрової економіки як ефективного виду бізнесу, що допоможе забезпечити конкурентні переваги підприємствам за рахунок зменшення витрат на взаємодію, розширити ринки й сфери діяльності, проникнути на вже наявні ринки та виявити нові канали збуту, залучити нових клієнтів та поліпшити обслуговування старих клієнтів, досягти більшої мобільності та оперативності під час ухвалення управлінських рішень у межах єдиної комунікаційної системи. Визначено основні компоненти й види електронної торгівлі, що забезпечують її функціонування та зростання.
Досліджено стан і динаміку функціонування електронного ринку у світі та в Україні. Наведено дані стосовно обсягів електронної торгівлі та продажу найпопулярніших товарів через Інтернет-мережу. Перспективність та швидкий розвиток інтернет-торгівлі зумовлений тим, що при невеликих витратах на створення та функціонування підприємств з’являється доступ до значної кількості потенційних покупців, покращується інформаційна підтримка, автоматизується більшість процесів. Виділено низку чинників, які негативно впливають на розвиток інтернет-торгівлі, а саме: низька купівельна спроможність населення; невисокий рівень страхування ризиків інтернет-покупок; розвиток кіберзлочинності; недовіра до якості товару. Зосереджено увагу на бар’єрах для споживачів при купівлі в Інтернеті, до яких слід віднести сумніви в якості товару; очікування складностей при придбанні та поверненні товару; тривалість доставки продукції; побоювання шахрайства; проблема вибору надійного інтернет-магазину тощо.
Проведені дослідження свідчать, що на українському ринку інтернет-торгівлі працюють переважно компанії, які використовують такі бізнес-моделі, як електронний магазин (супермаркет), дошка оголошень, маркет-плейс та прайс-агрегатор або їх комбінації. Протягом останніх років найбільшою популярністю користуються дошки оголошень та маркет-плейси.
Встановлено, що ймовірні ризики під час здійснення бізнесу в глобальній мережі можливо знизити через підтримку захисту віртуальних трансакцій, врегулювання недосконалостей відповідної законодавчої бази на рівні країни. Висвітлено доцільність подальшого розростання електронної комерції в сучасних умовах інформатизації суспільства.
The HLA-B*57:01 allele corresponds to a very large MHC haploblock likely explaining its massive effect for HIV-1 elite control
Authors: Rahmouni Myriam , De Marco Lorenzo , Spadoni Jean-Louis , Tison Maxime , Medina-Santos Raissa , Labib Taoufik , Noirel Josselin , Tamouza Ryad , Limou Sophie , Delaneau Olivier , Fellay Jacques , Bensussan Armand , Le Clerc Sigrid , McLaren Paul J. , Zagury Jean-François 
Published: December 2023

IntroductionWe have reanalyzed the genomic data of the International Collaboration for the Genomics of HIV (ICGH), centering on HIV-1 Elite Controllers.MethodsWe performed a genome-wide Association Study comparing 543 HIV Elite Controllers with 3,272 uninfected controls of European descent. Using the latest database for imputation, we analyzed 35,552 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) within the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) region.ResultsOur analysis identified 2,626 SNPs significantly associated (p&lt;5. 10-8) with elite control of HIV-1 infection, including well-established MHC signals such as the rs2395029-G allele which tags HLA-B*57:01. A thorough investigation of SNPs in linkage disequilibrium with rs2395029 revealed an extensive haploblock spanning 1.9 megabases in the MHC region tagging HLA-B*57:01, comprising 379 SNP alleles impacting 72 genes. This haploblock contains damaging variations in proteins like NOTCH4 and DXO and is also associated with a strong differential pattern of expression of multiple MHC genes such as HLA-B, MICB, and ZBTB12. The study was expanded to include two cohorts of seropositive African-American individuals, where a haploblock tagging the HLA-B*57:03 allele was similarly associated with control of viral load. The mRNA expression profile of this haploblock in African Americans closely mirrored that in the European cohort.DiscussionThese findings suggest that additional molecular mechanisms beyond the conventional antigen-presenting role of class I HLA molecules may contribute to the observed influence of HLA-B*57:01/B*57:03 alleles on HIV-1 elite control. Overall, this study has uncovered a large haploblock associated with HLA-B*57 alleles, providing novel insights into their massive effect on HIV-1 elite control.
Risk factors for the rupture of intracranial aneurysms: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Ma Jinyuan , Zheng Yuehua , Li Puxian , Zhou Tao , Sun Zhen , Ju Tongze , Li Aijun 
Published: December 2023

PurposeThe study aimed to identify potential risk factors for aneurysm rupture by performing a systematic review and meta-analysis.Materials and methodsWe systematically searched the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library electronic databases for eligible studies from their inception until June 2023.ResultsEighteen studies involving 17,069 patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysm (UIA) and 2,699 aneurysm ruptures were selected for the meta-analysis. Hyperlipidemia [odds ratio (OR): 0.47; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.39–0.56; p &lt; 0.001] and a family history of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) (OR: 0.81; 95% CI: 0.71–0.91; p = 0.001) were associated with a reduced risk of aneurysm rupture. In contrast, a large-size aneurysm (OR: 4.49; 95% CI: 2.46–8.17; p &lt; 0.001), ACA (OR: 3.34; 95% CI: 1.94–5.76; p &lt; 0.001), MCA (OR: 2.16; 95% CI: 1.73–2.69; p &lt; 0.001), and VABA (OR: 2.20; 95% CI: 1.24–3.91; p = 0.007) were associated with an increased risk of aneurysm rupture. Furthermore, the risk of aneurysm rupture was not affected by age, sex, current smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, a history of SAH, and multiple aneurysms.ConclusionThis study identified the predictors of aneurysm rupture in patients with UIAs, including hyperlipidemia, a family history of SAH, a large-size aneurysm, ACA, MCA, and VABA; patients at high risk for aneurysm rupture should be carefully monitored.Systematic Review RegistrationOur study was registered in the INPLASY platform (INPLASY202360062).
Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics for patients with autism spectrum disorder: a meta-analysis and umbrella review
Authors: Rahim Fakher , Toguzbaeva Karlygash , Qasim Nameer Hashim , Dzhusupov Kenesh O. , Zhumagaliuly Abzal , Khozhamkul Rabiga 
Published: December 2023

Background and objectiveThe potential impact of gut health on general physical and mental well-being, particularly in relation to brain function, has led to a growing interest in the potential health advantages of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics for the management of ASD. A comprehensive meta-analysis and systematic review was conducted in order to evaluate the effectiveness and protection of many drugs targeted at manipulating the microbiota in the treatment of ASD.MethodsThe present study employed a comprehensive examination of various electronic databases yielded a total of 3,393 records that were deemed possibly pertinent to the study. RCTs encompassed a total of 720 individuals between the ages of 2 and 17, as well as 112 adults and participants ranging from 5 to 55 years old, all of whom had received a diagnosis of ASD.ResultsOverall, 10 studies reported Autism-Related Behavioral Symptoms (ARBS). Regarding the enhancement of autism-related behavioral symptoms, there wasn’t a statistically significant difference between the intervention groups (combined standardized mean difference = −0.07, 95% confidence interval: −0.39 to 0.24, Z = 0.46, p = 0.65). We observed that in the patients with ASD treated with probiotic frontopolar’s power decreased significantly from baseline to endpoints in beta band (Baseline: 13.09 ± 3.46, vs. endpoint: 10.75 ± 2.42, p = 0.043, respectively) and gamma band (Baseline: 5.80 ± 2.42, vs. endpoint: 4.63 ± 1.39, p = 0.033, respectively). Among all tested biochemical measures, a significant negative correlation was found between frontopolar coherence in the gamma band and TNF-α (r = −0.30, p = 0.04).ConclusionThe existing body of research provides a comprehensive analysis of the developing evidence that indicates the potential of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics as therapeutic therapies for ASD. Our findings revealed that those there was no significant effect of such therapy on autism-related behavioral symptoms, it has significant effect on the brain connectivity through frontopolar power in beta and gamma bands mediated by chemicals and cytokines, such as TNF-α. The psychobiotics showed no serious side-effects.
TikTok video as a health education source of information on heart failure in China: a content analysis
Authors: Gong Xun , Dong Bo , Li Li , Shen Danping , Rong Zhiyi 
Published: December 2023

BackgroundHeart failure (HF) is a complex and life-threatening syndrome associated with significant morbidity and mortality. While TikTok has gained popularity as a social media platform for sharing HF-related information, the quality of such content on TikTok remains unexplored.MethodsA cross-sectional analysis was conducted on TikTok videos related to HF in China. The sources of the videos were identified and analyzed. The content comprehensiveness of the videos was evaluated using six questions that covered definition, signs and symptoms, risk factors, evaluation, management, and outcomes. The reliability and quality of the videos were assessed using three standardized evaluation instruments: DISCERN, JAMA benchmarks, and the Global Quality Scale. Additionally, the correlation between video quality and video characteristics was further investigated.ResultsAmong the video sources, 92.2% were attributed to health professionals, while news agencies and non-profit organizations accounted for 5.7% and 2.1%, respectively. The content comprehensiveness score for the videos was 3.36 (SD 3.56), with news agencies receiving the highest scores of 4.06 (SD 3.31). The median DISCERN, JAMA, and GQS scores for all 141 videos were 26.50 (IQR 25.00–28.750), 2.00 (IQR 2.00–2.00), and 2.00 (IQR 2.00–2.00), respectively. Videos from health professionals had significantly higher JAMA scores compared to those from non-profit organizations (P &lt; 0.01). Correlation analysis between video quality and video characteristics showed positive correlations between content comprehensiveness scores and video duration (r = 0.420, P &lt; 0.001), number of comments (r = 0.195, P &lt; 0.05), and number of shares (r = 0.174, P &lt; 0.05). GQS scores were negatively or positively correlated with the number of days since upload (r = −0.212, P &lt; 0.05) and video duration (r = 0.442, P &lt; 0.001).ConclusionThe overall quality of the videos was found to be unsatisfactory, with variations in quality scores observed across different video sources. Content comprehensiveness was inadequate, the reliability and quality of the information presented in the videos was questionable. As TikTok continues to grow as a platform for health information, it is essential to prioritize accuracy and reliability to enhance patients’ self-care abilities and promote public health.