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Do we over- or underestimate the overall cost burden of infectious diseases in ageing adults?
Authors: Standaert Baudouin , De Cock Anne-Marie 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Background
arithmetic average values about disease burden across ageing adults are often used, which assumes homogeneity in group characteristics such as age, sex, disease frequency (incidence rates), and cost distributions. The question arises about how much outcome results such as overall cost obtained under this homogeneity assumption deviate from real-world population data that may manifest non-homogeneous distributions.
Methods
the method explores the amount of deviation measured between homogeneity versus non-homogeneity for overall infection costs in ageing adults as the outcome measure to assess. Population modelling is used with an extended sensitivity analysis plan (ESAP) that simulates non-homogeneous, age-specific distributional spread for demography, infectious disease, and its severity in people aged > 65 years old over a 1-year period in univariant and multivariant assessments. Costs are adjusted for 3 severity levels with increased difference between them using multiplication factors.
Results
the assumed full homogenous dataset systematically overestimates up to 10% the overall cost in ageing adults when compared with a group simulated with non-homogeneous distributions for age, infection, severity, and cost, mainly due to the demographic age-composition. Overall cost of a proposed homogeneous condition tends to underestimate the spending of non-homogeneous conditions when the reference case has a partial homogeneous set-up or when the demographic change in the non-homogeneous condition evolves towards age-demographic homogeneity (same number of people with increasing age), a likely evolution in the coming 10 to 20 years.
Conclusion
assessing the current cost burden of infectious diseases in ageing adults must consider exact age-composition of demography, infection spread with severity levels and their cost differences to avoid unrealistic cost estimates when assuming homogeneous group conditions.
Professional roles in transmission through sharing rituals: A critical ethnographic study of Norwegian recovery colleges
Authors: Sjursaether Therese Ersvaer , Øye Christine , Eriksen Kristin Ådnøy 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Recovery colleges (RCs) represent innovation in mental health services. People with lived experience are brought together with professionals to design and deliver all aspects of the RC. This paper examines the transmission of roles when co-creating new mental health services. We conducted a critical ethnographic study and collected data from participatory observations in RCs at two locations and interviews with leaders with professional backgrounds and lived experiences. The analysis based on perspectives of communitas by Turner and social ties drawing on Barnes shows that co-creation practices imply the interplay between structure and anti-structure. In RCs, traditional service roles and normative structures in existing mental health services are dissolved or redefined. Some elements in this interplay are initiating sharing rituals, leaders' continuous assessments of what they share, and inviting participants to take on new roles and positions. Course leaders facilitate the co-creation of knowledge sharing and course content by initiating sharing rituals that promote equality and communitas. We can understand this dissolution of the normative social structure as a liminal state in which leaders gradually transmit into a new position with a less prominent professional façade. However, significant differences in social status and the daily lives of leaders and participants challenge communitas, indicating that the dissolution of roles can be temporary. We need more in-depth studies to discover the sustainability of roles in transmission in mental health services.
Towards sustainable photoelectrodes for solar to hydrogen conversion through the combination of earth-abundant elements
Authors: de Souza Flavio , Verissimo Nathália , Pires Fabio , Rodríguez-Gutiérrez Ingrid , Bettini Jefferson , Fiuza Tanna , Biffe Cleyton , Montoro Fabiano , Schleder Gabriel , Castro Ricardo , leite Edson 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Hematite nanostructures are strong candidates for the development of sustainable water splitting technologies. However, major challenges exist on improving charge density and minimizing charge recombination rates for a competitive photoelectrochemical performance based on hematite without compromising sustainability aspects. Here we develop a synthetic strategy to leverage earth-abundant Al3+ and Zr4+ in a dual-chemical modification to synergistically minimize small polaron effects and interfacial charge recombination. The solution-based method simultaneously induces Al3+ to dope the hematite crystal lattice while Zr4+ forms interfacial excess, creating a single-phased homogenous nanostructured thin film. The engineered photoanode increased photocurrent from 0.7 mA cm− 2 for pristine hematite up to 4.5 mA cm− 2 at 1.23V and beyond 6.0 mA cm− 2 when applying an overpotential of 300mV under simulated sunlight illumination (100 mW cm− 2). The results demonstrate the potential of dual-modification design using solution-based processes to enable sustainable energy technologies.
Comparison of Consistency in Centiloid Scale Among Different Analytical Methods in Amyloid PET: the CapAIBL, VIZCalc, and Amyquant Methods
Authors: SHANG CONG , Sakurai Keita , Nihashi Takashi , Arahata Yutaka , Takeda Akinori , Ishii Kazunari , Ishii Kenji , Matsuda Hiroshi , Ito Kengo , Toyama Hiroshi , Kato Takashi , Nakamura Akinori 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Purpose
The Centiloid (CL) scale is a standardized measure for quantifying amyloid deposition in amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. We aimed to assess the agreement among three CL calculation methods: CapAIBL, VIZCalc, and Amyquant.
Methods
This study included 192 participants (mean age: 71.5 years, range: 50–87 years), comprising 55 with Alzheimer's disease, 65 with mild cognitive impairment, 13 with non-Alzheimer's dementia, and 59 cognitively normal participants. All the participants were assessed using the three CL calculation methods. Spearman's rank correlation, linear regression, Friedman tests, Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, and Bland–Altman analysis were employed to assess data correlations, linear associations, method differences, and systematic bias, respectively.
Results
Strong correlations (rho = 0.99, p < .001) were observed among the CL values calculated using the three methods. Scatter plots and regression lines visually confirmed these strong correlations and met the validation criteria. Despite the robust correlations, a significant difference in CL value between CapAIBL and Amyquant was observed (36.1 ± 39.7 vs. 34.9 ± 39.4; p < .001). In contrast, no significant differences were found between CapAIBL and VIZCalc or between VIZCalc and Amyquant. The Bland–Altman analysis showed no observable systematic bias between the methods.
Conclusion
The study demonstrated strong agreement among the three methods for calculating CL values. Despite minor variations in the absolute values of the Centiloid scores obtained using these methods, the overall agreement suggests that they are interchangeable.
Tuning the structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties of V 2 O 5 /PMMA nanocomposite films for methylene blue photodegradation
Authors: Alkhadry Redha A. , Yahia Ibrahim S. , Zedan Mostafa , Elfeky Souad A. , Mohammed M. I. , Rayan Diaa A. , Tawfik Walid 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
In this work, the Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) films have been developed for the photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) by incorporating vanadium pentaoxide (V2O5) catalysts. The obtained films were characterized by SEM, XRD, UV-Vis, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy. The XRD patterns revealed the amorphous domains of the PMMA polymer, with an increase in these domains with increasing the V2O5 content. Moreover, the XRD showed shifts of 2θ from 16.55° to 17.8°, which can be attributed to the structural irregularity of the PMMA backbone chain caused by the nanofiller doping with no impurity peaks. The observed SEM images showed that V2O5 has a hierarchical nanobelt interconnected structure with thicknesses of 30–150 nm and 50–300 nm in length. According to UV-Vis spectroscopy measurements, the absorbance shifts towards a longer wavelength (270–330 nm) and exhibits intensity increase as V2O5 nanoparticles amount increase. The band gap of PMMA was decreased after the incorporation of V2O5 NPs. The optical conductivity σop exhibits an increase in the photon energy window (3.8 eV-4.2 eV) by values (2x1011 – 7x1011) as the V2O5 nanoparticles ratio content increases. Interestingly, the 3.3 wt% V2O5/PMMA photocatalyst film exhibited the highest photocatalytic degradation of MB (97%) after 45 minutes of UV illumination.
Assessing wetlands ecological risk through an adaptive cycle framework
Authors: Zhu ying , Jin wenwen 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Contexts.
Wetlands in areas of rapid economic development are at increased risk, which leading to significant losses to wetlands over time. Thus, it is urgent to declare and assess multi-ecological risk.
Objectives.
Wetland ecosystems are characteristics of adaptive. This study assesses wetlands ecological risk through adaptive cycle theory which are beneficial to highlight system dynamic. The study aims to reflect the response relationship between multiple risk sources and wetland ecosystems and predict future dynamic development phase.
Methods.
The study uses Kunshan wetlands of China as an example for constructing a wetland adaptive cycle framework firstly, determining indicators in 3-D dimensions of “Potential-Connectedness-Resilience,” and proposing a wetland ecological risk assessment system.
Results.
The results show that the spatial distribution of the ecological risk of "Potential" is highest in the Kunshan urban central region and lowest in the Kunshan north area, which is closely related to climate change. The ecological risk of whole area of “Connectedness” is high, and human activities have a greater impact on it. The resilience of wetlands needs to be continuously improved, and wetland ecosystem services need to be balanced. Regarding the adaptive cycle phases of ecological risk, Kunshan wetlands are in the exploitation r-phase and will transition to the conservation K-phase in the future.
Conclusions.
This study offers a logical reference for understanding the ecosystem dynamic development and analyzing ecological risks. Furthermore, it provides a direction for sustainable wetlands ecological protection strategies in areas with rapid economic development in global developing countries.
The psychology of Mona Lisa’s expression
Authors: Soranzo Alessandro 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
The Mona Lisa's ambiguous expression has captivated viewers for centuries, prompting diverse explanations. This article proposes a novel interpretation grounded in the psychological theory of perceptual organisation. Central to the investigation is the “Ambiguity Smudge”, a dark region above the mouth, hypothesised to influence perceived expression due to perceptual organization. Through carefully crafted artwork and systematic manipulations of Mona Lisa reproductions, experiments reveal how alterations of the Ambiguity Smudge generate distinct expressions. Specifically, the manipulation of the perceptual relationships between the Ambiguity Smudge and the mouth yields significant shifts in perceived expression. These findings not only underscore the pivotal role of psychological principles in shaping ambiguous expressions in the Mona Lisa, but also extend to other Leonardo’s portraits, namely La Bella Principessa and Scapigliata. This study sheds light on the intersection of psychology and art, offering new perspectives on timeless masterpieces.
Analysis of stomach metastasis resulting from different cancers in a retrospective review
Authors: Saad Hassan A. , Baz Azza , Eraky Mohamed E , Farid Mohamed I , Riad Mohamed , Sharaf Khaled , El-taher Ahmed K , Arafa Ahmed Salah 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Context and purpose
Research reviews the findings, course of therapy, and outcomes of gastric metastases (GM). With this investigation, we hope to contribute to the increasing amount of information by providing practitioners with a reliable and practical platform for understanding stomach metastases from various primary malignancies.
Methods: This study covered papers published in English from the MEDLINE and Cochrane databases until May 2022. The deleted materials included editorial emails, billboards, surgical photos, and non-English publications. Hematogenous and lymphogenic metastases were noted, yet primary tumor progression and dissemination were not. Using pre-established criteria for eligibility, the ultimate selection was made after the articles and abstracts were reviewed and cross-referenced.
Results: A total of 186 GM cases were listed in 1,521 papers that were eventually found. The average of sixty-two years. The majority of GM cases (67) were attributed to reproductive cancers, with lung tumors (33 patients), carcinoma of the kidney (20 patients), and melanomas (19 patients) trailing closely behind. The main treatment strategy for metastases is excision surgery (n = 62), often in combination with immunotherapy or chemotherapy (ChT). Among the 78 therapeutic options, ChT was the second-most preferred choice. Furthermore, immunotherapy was one of the most preferred treatment alternatives (n = 10) following surgery and ChT.
Conclusions: Heterogeneity was inevitable because 172 case reports from different journals were included in this systematic review. Certain papers have omitted crucial facts such as comprehensive monitoring and scientific information. Additionally, since every article featured was a personal study, it was not possible to evaluate the quality of the work. In the majority of the 172 cases that were examined, resected procedures occurred; on rare occasions, immunotherapy and ChT were also combined. The best course of action for patients with stomach metastases requires further investigation.
A deep learning approach with weighted voting for Moroccan sign classification
Authors: CHERRATE meryem , SABRI My Abdelouahed , Ali YAHYAOUY , Abdellah AARAB 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
In our Moroccan society, as in the rest of the world, we find a significant proportion of deaf-mutes who represent 5% of the world's population, the equivalent of 466 people suffering from hearing loss. These people use sign language as a means of transmitting their messages, emotions and expressions to other people, which implies little or no hearing. To facilitate communication between deaf-mutes and normal people who do not know sign language, we have proposed in this article an approach that enables the textual transcription of sign language into natural language. Due to the development of Artificial Intelligence, we will propose an approach that is based on a combination of four deep learning architectures, with the weights of each architecture calculated according to their performance using genetic algorithms. It turns out that using the weighted voting method of deep learning or the so-called ensemble method gives a better performance to the results obtained using each deep learning architecture separately and compared to recent approaches in the literature, enabling us to predict signs and improve the accuracy rate to 99%.
The Fuel Cycle of the Future: Water to Fuel to Water
Authors: Proca Adrian C 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Background: Fuel cells are a clean, renewable source of energy that may become the fuel of the future, next to solar, wind, geothermal energy.
Problem: There are many technological hurdles that must be fixed before hydrogen fuel cells replace pollutants like coal and oil. Hydrogen fuel cells are inefficient, and the process of creating hydrogen uses a lot of energy, so the problem tackled in this project is to optimize efficiency of hydrogen generation from electrolysis.
Hypothesis: We hypothesize that: 1. An increase in water temperature will increase efficiency 2. An increase in current through the cell will increase efficiency 3. The use of catalyst will increase efficiency.
Materials and Procedure: Using alligator clips a circuit was built, consisting of breadboard, power supply, voltmeter, and resistors. An electrolysis bath was created as described in detail in the paper. The data was collected in two sets: with and without catalyst (cobalt nitrate). For each set, the water temperature was increased to 75 degrees Celsius and was let to cool naturally to 22 degrees Celsius. Electrolysis was performed during cooling, using a current of approximately 3 mA.
Results: Every two degrees (C): the cell voltage was measured; the current was decreased to 2 mA and then to 1 mA and measurements were taken for those two currents as well, resulting in 3 cell voltage measurements for each temperature point; the current was then returned to 3 mA. The efficiency of reaction was calculated at start, baseline and after adding progressively more catalyst.
Conclusion: Hypothesis 1, the temperature dependency, was correct. Hypothesis 2 was the exact opposite of what we expected: the efficiency increased with a decrease in cell current. However, it is possible that in spite of having a better energy efficiency, the hydrogen output could have also been reduced. Hypothesis 3, the role of the catalyst, was also proven to have a substantial effect, especially at lower temperature and high current.
MERRA-2 and OMI aided assessment of the effect of major air pollutants on surface temperatures
Authors: Mogaraju Jagadish Kumar 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
We attempted to show the effect of lockdown on the aerosol, black carbon, dust, and organic carbon loads and their influence on moderating surface temperatures. This study produced and interpreted Time-averaged maps for three phases, i.e., pre-lockdown, lockdown, and post-lockdown phases. We observed a 4% increase in black carbon loads during the lockdown period compared to pre-lockdown and a 27% increase in the post-lockdown period. It was observed that there was a 6% increase in dust loads during the lockdown period and a 5% increase in the post-lockdown period when compared with pre-lockdown levels. Approximately a 48% increase in organic carbon loads during the lockdown period and a 24% increase in the post-lockdown period was observed. We observed a 12% increase in surface temperatures during the lockdown period and almost no considerable increase in the post-lockdown period.
Self-Care Practice and Associated Factors Among Postpartum Mothers at Karat Town, Konso Zone, Southern, Ethiopia: 2022
Authors: Aylate Gebino , Aadu Samuel , Sewmehone Enatfenta , Nigusie Tilahun 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Background: Self-care practice after delivery plays a crucial role in achieving maternal health coverage by having a healthy mother and newborn. It’s a one way of reducing health problem and its complication during the postpartum period.
Objectives: To assess level of postpartum self-care practice and associated factors among mothers at Karat Town, Konso Zone, Southern, Ethiopia, 2022.
Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Karat town among 419 study participants from August 1 to September 15, 2022. A systematic random sampling was employed to select each study participant from each kebeles. Data was collected using structured questionnaire by face to face interview. The collected data were cleaned, coded, and entered into Epi-data version 4.6 and was exported to statistical package for social science version 25 for analysis. Multivariate logistic regression was carried out for variables with a p-value <0.25 in bivariate logistic regression to determine significant associations between the outcome and independent variables. The statistical significance was determined using 95% confidence interval with a p<0.05. Finally, the results were presented with text, tables, figure and graph.
Results: Overall, level of postpartum self-care practice of mothers was 33.4%. Having antenatal care visit (adjusted odds ratio=2.82; 95% confidence interval=1.394-5.709),Institutional delivery (adjusted odds ratio =2.42; 95%confidence interval =1.18-4.93), accompanied husband in antenatal care (adjusted odds ratio=2.41; 95% confidence interval=1.37-4.24), counseling by healthcare providers during home visit (adjusted odds ratio=2.28; 95% confidence interval =1.24-4.19) and healthcare provider counseling at discharge (adjusted odds ratio=3.25; 95% confidence interval=1.72-6.13),knowledge of participants (adjusted odds ratio=3.61; 95% confidence interval=2.11-6.19) were factors significantly associated with postpartum self-care.
Conclusion: Only about one third of participants had good postpartum self-care practice. Therefore, Inspiring pregnant mothers to use antenatal care, institutional delivery services, accompanied husbands in antenatal care, counseling by healthcare providers during home visit, strengthening providers counseling on postpartum self-care at discharge, and enhancing knowledge about postpartum self-care would be improve the postpartum self-care practice.
A citation analysis examining geographical specificity in article titles
Authors: Burns C. Sean , Islam Md. Anwarul 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

This investigation explores the impact of geographical names within article titles on citation frequency across a corpus of literature within the field of library and information science, spanning from 2018 to 2020, and encompassing sixty-one journal titles. We hypothesized that the presence of geographical names of nations in article titles would negatively correlate with citation frequency. Our primary analysis of 1484 articles with geographical names versus 11652 without, revealed a statistically significant, albeit small, difference in median citations, favoring articles without geographical names (mdn = 7) over those with geographical names (mdn = 6). Contrary to our secondary hypothesis, a proximity analysis demonstrated a weak, positive correlation between the closeness of geographical names to the title end and citation counts. Additionally, our examination found no evidence supporting differential citation frequency based on the Human Development Index (HDI) of the nations mentioned in titles, nor did the impact factor of the journal moderate the relationship between geographical names and citation frequency. A weak, negative correlation was discovered between the frequency of geographical names in journal titles and the journals’ impact scores, yet this was not statistically significant. Our data also suggested a vague positional preference for nations within titles, unrelated to HDI. Furthermore, the likelihood of journals publishing articles mentioning nations of varying HDI was found to be statistically insignificant. This study sheds light on the nuanced influence of title specificity, through geographical names, on scholarly communication and citation impact, indicating a slight preference for broader title phrasing in garnering citations.