bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Preparing preservice mathematics teachers to teach for social justice
Authors: Cahill Jodie , Bostic Jonathan D. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis study describes preservice teachers' beliefs about teaching mathematics for social justice (TMSJ) after experiencing a two‐part professional development (PD) workshop on the subject. The research question is: To what degree does a PD experience, designed by a preservice teacher, influence preservice teachers' beliefs about TMSJ? The lead author is a preservice teacher who designed and enacted two workshops for education majors at Midwest University. Results indicated that preservice teachers' beliefs were statistically significantly different, with their beliefs trending toward “more strongly agree” about TMSJ after the two‐part PD. There was also less variance in their responses to the survey after the PD compared to before it. This research offers (a) a narrative of preservice teacher‐driven PD and (b) a rich description of a PD for preservice teachers, thus adding to prior literature about in‐service teachers' outcomes.
Physical attractiveness and intergenerational social mobility
Authors: Gugushvili Alexi , Bulczak Grzegorz 
Published: November 2023

AbstractObjectivePhysical attractiveness is often studied in relation to various life outcomes, but there is a lack of research on its links to intergenerational educational, occupational, and income mobility. Individuals may use physical attractiveness as one of the channels for experiencing upward or avoiding downward social mobility.MethodsUsing data about 11,583 individuals from the United States National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, we contribute to the existing scholarship by investigating if physical attractiveness, assessed when individuals are around 15 years old, is an important predictor of intergenerational social mobility measured after 20 years.ResultsWe find that physical attractiveness matters both for males’ and females’ intergenerational social mobility outcomes, but it is more important for males, even when childhood characteristics, such as various aspects of parental socioeconomic position, individuals’ health, a proxy for IQ, neighborhood conditions, and interviewers’ fixed effects, are accounted for using imputed data for observations with missing information. Across three measures of social mobility—education, occupation, and income—physically attractive males are more likely to be socially mobile than males of average attractiveness.ConclusionPhysical attractiveness is an independent predictor of intergenerational social mobility outcomes regarding individuals’ educational, occupational, and income attainment.
Self-Optimizing Vapor Compression Cycles Online With Bayesian Optimization Under Local Search Region Constraints
Authors: Paulson Joel A. , Sorourifar Farshud , Laughman Christopher R. , Chakrabarty Ankush 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Self-optimizing efficiency of vapor compression cycles (VCCs) involves assigning multiple decision variables simultaneously in order to minimize power consumption while maintaining safe operating conditions. Due to the modeling complexity associated with cycle dynamics (and other smart building energy systems), online self-optimization requires algorithms that can safely and efficiently explore the search space in a derivative-free and model-agnostic manner. This makes Bayesian optimization (BO) a strong candidate for self-optimization. Unfortunately, classical BO algorithms ignore the relationship between consecutive optimizer candidates, resulting in jumps in the search space that can lead to fail-safe mechanisms being triggered, or undesired transient dynamics that violate operational constraints. To this end, we propose safe local search region (LSR)-BO, a global optimization methodology that builds on the BO framework while enforcing two types of safety constraints including black-box constraints on the output and LSR constraints on the input. We provide theoretical guarantees that under standard assumptions on the performance and constraint functions, LSR-BO guarantees constraints will be satisfied at all iterations with high probability. Furthermore, in the presence of only input LSR constraints, we show the method will converge to the true (unknown) globally optimal solution. We demonstrate the potential of our proposed LSR-BO method on a high-fidelity simulation model of a commercial vapor compression system with both LSR constraints on expansion valve positions and fan speeds, in addition to other safety constraints on discharge and evaporator temperatures.
Changes in Physical Activity Associated With a Multicomponent Weight-Loss Randomized Controlled Trial for Youth With Intellectual Disabilities
Authors: Fleming Richard K. , Eliasziw Misha , Dittrich Gretchen A. , Curtin Carol , Maslin Melissa , Must Aviva , Bandini Linda G. 
Published: November 2023

Youth with intellectual disabilities engage in low levels of physical activity (PA). An aim of this family-based weight-loss behavioral intervention (FBBI) trial was to increase and sustain PA in these youth. Accelerometry data were available from 21 individuals with intellectual disabilities, age 14–22 years. Each completed the 6-month FBBI, after which 10 completed a 6-month maintenance intervention (FBBI-M), and 11 received no further intervention (FBBI-C). Twenty participated in a further 6-month follow-up. Accelerometry data were analyzed using linear mixed models. During FBBI, mean (SE) moderate to vigorous PA increased by 4.1 (2.5) min/day and light PA by 24.2 (13.5) min/day. Mean (SE) difference in moderate to vigorous PA between participants in FBBI-M and FBBI-C at 18 months was 14.0 (5.1) min/day (p = .005); mean (SE) difference in light PA was 47.4 (27.4) min/day (p = .08). Increasing PA through behavioral intervention is possible in youth with intellectual disabilities.
Trait Perfectionism, Perfectionistic Self-Presentation, and Muscle Dysmorphia in Male Exercisers: A Structural Equation Modeling Strategy
Authors: Grugan Michael C. , Wright Kieran J. 
Published: November 2023

Perfectionism is positively related to muscle dysmorphia (MD). However, research on this relationship is limited by conceptual and methodological issues (e.g., conceptualizing perfectionism as unidimensional, suboptimal analytical techniques, and failing to examine whether perfectionistic self-presentation is also related to MD). To address these issues, we used a structural equation modeling strategy to examine whether dimensions of perfectionistic self-presentation add incrementally to the prediction of MD. A sample of 402 adult males who exercise regularly completed the study. We found that perfectionistic self-promotion, nondisplay of imperfection, and nondisclosure of imperfection accounted for significant increases in variance explained in MD (ΔR2 = .126–.192). This means that clinicians and practitioners need to consider not only whether exercisers are motivated by a drive to be perfect (inherent in dimensions of trait perfectionism), but also whether they are motivated by a drive to appear perfect to others (inherent in dimensions of perfectionistic self-presentation).
Complete genome sequence of
Mycobacterium immunogenum
strain C14-1.MIM isolated from a hospitalized lung transplant recipient
Authors: Jia Fan , Nick Sophie E. , Davidson Rebecca M. , Baker Arthur W. 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT

Mycobacterium immunogenum
is a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria species that can cause healthcare-associated infections. We report the complete genome of C14-1.MIM, isolated via culture of a respiratory specimen obtained from a hospitalized lung transplant recipient. The circular chromosome contains 5,407,919 bp with a G + C content of 64.24% and 5,217 coding sequences.
Complete genomic sequence of
Vibrio fluvialis
strain IDH5335 isolated from a patient with diarrhea in Kolkata, India
Authors: Chowdhury Goutam , Kitahara Kei , Taniguchi Makoto , Uesaka Kazuma , Muzembo Basilua Andre , Mitra Debmalya , Ohno Ayumu , Ramamurthy Thandavarayan , Dutta Shanta , Miyoshi Shin-ichi , Mukhopadhyay Asish Kumar 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT

We isolated a
Vibrio fluvialis
strain (IDH5335) from a stool sample collected from a patient with diarrhea. In this announcement, we report the complete genomic sequence of this organism, which was obtained by combining Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing data.
Development and evaluation of the automated multipurpose molecular testing system PCRpack for high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 testing
Authors: Matsumura Yasufumi , Nakazaki Tomofumi , Kitamori Kanako , Kure Eiki , Shinohara Koh , Tsuchido Yasuhiro , Yukawa Satomi , Noguchi Taro , Yamamoto Masaki , Nagao Miki 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT

Increasing the reliable testing capacity for SARS-CoV-2 is important for the diagnosis and control of COVID-19. We developed an automated, customizable, easy-to-implement molecular testing system, named PCRpack, for the high-throughput testing of SARS-CoV-2. PCRpack includes a liquid handling instrument enclosed in a negative-pressure clean booth (Biomek i5), a laboratory information management system (SimpPCR), other equipment, and documents that are needed for testing operation. An
in vitro
diagnostic assay was employed to detect SARS-CoV-2. System performance was evaluated based on liquid handling accuracy and precision, analytical sensitivity, clinical diagnostic performance, and testing capacity per day. Clinical diagnostic performance was determined against the reference extraction-based reverse transcription-PCR assay using 3,965 upper respiratory samples. Analytical sensitivity analysis showed a lower limit of detection of 1,000 genome copies/mL of sample. The accuracy and precision of sample or reagent dispensing in PCRpack ranged from −2.24% to 0.73% and 0.83% to 4.52%, respectively. In the evaluation of clinical samples, PCRpack showed a positive percent agreement of 96.6% and a negative percent agreement of 100% compared with the reference assay. The average turnaround times per 94 samples and the maximum numbers of tests within an 8-hour shift of one operator were 2 hours and 28 minutes vs 2 hours and 1 minute and 564 vs 376 samples for PCRpack and the manual method, respectively. The developed PCRpack system shows high liquid handling and clinical diagnostic performance and is a promising testing system for increasing the SARS-CoV-2 testing capacity and testing future emerging pathogens.

IMPORTANCE
Accurate and fast molecular testing is important for the diagnosis and control of COVID-19. During patient surges in the COVID-19 pandemic, laboratories were challenged by a higher demand for molecular testing under skilled staff shortages. We developed an automated multipurpose molecular testing system, named PCRpack, for the rapid, high-throughput testing of infectious pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2. The system is provided in an all-in-one package, including a liquid handling instrument, a laboratory information management system, and other materials needed for testing operation; is highly customizable; and is easily implemented. PCRpack showed robust liquid handling performance, high clinical diagnostic performance, a shorter turn-around time with minimal hands-on time, and a high testing capacity. These features contribute to the rapid implementation of the high-performance and high-throughput molecular testing environment at any phase of the pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 or future emerging pathogens.
Effectiveness of the live zoster vaccine during the 10 years following vaccination: real world cohort study using electronic health records
Authors: Klein Nicola P , Bartlett Joan , Fireman Bruce , Marks Morgan A , Hansen John , Lewis Edwin , Aukes Laurie , Saddier Patricia 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Objectives
To assess the effectiveness of live zoster vaccine during more than 10 years after vaccination; and to describe methods for ascertaining vaccine effectiveness in the context of waning.

Design
Real world cohort study using electronic health records.

Setting
Kaiser Permanente Northern California, an integrated healthcare delivery system in the US, 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2018.

Population
More than 1.5 million people aged 50 years and older followed for almost 9.4 million person years.

Main outcome measure
Vaccine effectiveness in preventing herpes zoster, postherpetic neuralgia, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, and admission to hospital for herpes zoster was assessed. Change in vaccine effectiveness by time since vaccination was examined using Cox regression with a calendar timeline. Time varying indicators were specified for each interval of time since vaccination (30 days to less than one year, one to less than two years, etc) and adjusted for covariates.

Results
Of 1 505 647 people, 507 444 (34%) were vaccinated with live zoster vaccine. Among 75 135 incident herpes zoster cases, 4982 (7%) developed postherpetic neuralgia, 4439 (6%) had herpes zoster ophthalmicus, and 556 (0.7%) were admitted to hospital for herpes zoster. For each outcome, vaccine effectiveness was highest in the first year after vaccination and decreased substantially over time. Against herpes zoster, vaccine effectiveness waned from 67% (95% confidence interval 65% to 69%) in the first year to 15% (5% to 24%) after 10 years. Against postherpetic neuralgia, vaccine effectiveness waned from 83% (78% to 87%) to 41% (17% to 59%) after 10 years. Against herpes zoster ophthalmicus, vaccine effectiveness waned from 71% (63% to 76%) to 29% (18% to 39%) during five to less than eight years. Against admission to hospital for herpes zoster, vaccine effectiveness waned from 90% (67% to 97%) to 53% (25% to 70%) during five to less than eight years. Across all follow-up time, overall vaccine effectiveness was 46% (45% to 47%) against herpes zoster, 62% (59% to 65%) against postherpetic neuralgia, 45% (40% to 49%) against herpes zoster ophthalmicus, and 66% (55% to 74%) against admission to hospital for herpes zoster.

Conclusions
Live zoster vaccine was effective initially. Vaccine effectiveness waned substantially yet some protection remained 10 years after vaccination. After 10 years, protection was low against herpes zoster but higher against postherpetic neuralgia.

Trial registration

ClinicalTrials.gov number
NCT01600079
; EU PAS register number EUPAS17502
Diet in the management of type 2 diabetes: umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials
Authors: Szczerba Edyta , Barbaresko Janett , Schiemann Tim , Stahl-Pehe Anna , Schwingshackl Lukas , Schlesinger Sabrina 
Published: November 2023

ObjectiveTo systematically summarise and evaluate the existing evidence on the effect of diet on the management of type 2 diabetes and prevention of complications.DesignUmbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials.Data sourcesPubMed, Embase, Epistemonikos, and Cochrane, from inception up to 5 June 2022.Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesSystematic reviews with meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials reporting summary effect estimates on the effect of diet on any health outcome in populations with type 2 diabetes were included in the review. Only meta-analyses with randomised controlled trials with the duration of at least 12 weeks were eligible for inclusion. Summary data were extracted by two investigators independently. Summary effect estimates with 95% confidence intervals were recalculated with a random effects model if the information provided was insufficient. Methodological quality was assessed with the A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) 2 tool and the certainty of evidence with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) approach.Results88 publications with 312 meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials were included. Methodological quality was high to moderate in 23% and low to very low in 77% of the included publications. A high certainty of evidence was found for the beneficial effects of liquid meal replacement on reducing body weight (mean difference −2.37 kg, 95% confidence interval −3.30 to −1.44; n=9 randomised controlled trials included in the meta-analysis) and body mass index (−0.87, −1.32 to −0.43; n=8 randomised controlled trials), and of a low carbohydrate diet (<26% of total energy) on levels of haemoglobin A1c(−0.47%, −0.60% to −0.34%; n=17 randomised controlled trials) and triglycerides (−0.30 mmol/L, −0.43 to −0.17; n=19 randomised controlled trials). A moderate certainty of evidence was found for the beneficial effects of liquid meal replacement, plant based, Mediterranean, high protein, low glycaemic index, and low carbohydrate diets (<26% total energy) on various cardiometabolic measures. The remaining results had low to very low certainty of evidence.ConclusionsThe evidence indicated that diet has a multifaceted role in the management of type 2 diabetes. An energy restricted diet can reduce body weight and improve cardiometabolic health. Beyond energy restriction, dietary approaches such as plant based, Mediterranean, low carbohydrate (<26% total energy), or high protein diets, and a higher intake of omega 3 fatty acids can be beneficial for cardiometabolic health in individuals with type 2 diabetes.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42021252309.
Interventions to treat patients with blood blister-like aneurysms of the internal carotid artery: a protocol for a network meta-analysis
Authors: Li Yujian , Yang Xiang , Zhou Huiqing , Li Hao , Zheng Jun , Li Li , Hui Xuhui 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionBlood blister-like aneurysm (BBA) is a special type of intracranial aneurysm with relatively low morbidity and high mortality. Various microsurgical techniques and endovascular approaches have been reported, but the optimal management remains controversial. For a better understanding of the treatment of BBA patients, a network meta-analysis that comprehensively compares the effects of different therapies is necessary.Methods and analysisThis protocol has been reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols. Related studies in the following databases will be searched until November 2022: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP and Wanfang. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomised studies comparing at least two different interventions in BBA patients will be included. Quality assessment will be conducted using Cochrane Collaboration’s tool or Newcastle-Ottawa Scale based on their study designs. The primary outcome is the composite of the incidences of intraoperative bleeding, postoperative bleeding and postoperative recurrence. The secondary outcome is an unfavourable functional outcome. Pairwise and network meta-analyses will be conducted using STATA V.14 (StataCorp, College Station, Texas, USA). Mean ranks and the surface under the cumulative ranking curve will be used to evaluate every intervention. Statistical inconsistency assessment, subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis and publication bias assessment will be performed.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval is not necessary because this study will be based on publications. The results of this study will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42022383699.
Very brief intervention for physical activity behaviour change in cardiac rehabilitation: protocol for the ‘Measure It!’ effectiveness–implementation hybrid trial
Authors: Freene Nicole , McPhail Steven M , Tyack Zephanie , Kunstler Breanne , Niyonsenga Theophile , Keegan Richard , Gallagher Robyn , Abhayaratna Walter , Verdicchio Christian , Davey Rachel 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionPhysical inactivity is a risk factor for repeat cardiac events and all-cause mortality in coronary heart disease (CHD). Cardiac rehabilitation, a secondary prevention programme, aims to increase physical activity levels in this population from a reported low baseline. This trial will investigate the effectiveness and implementation of a very brief physical activity intervention, comparing different frequencies of physical activity measurement by cardiac rehabilitation clinicians. The Measure It! intervention (<5 min) includes a self-report and objective measure of physical activity (steps) plus very brief physical activity advice.Methods and analysisThis type 1 hybrid effectiveness–implementation study will use a two-arm multicentre assessor-blind randomised trial design. Insufficiently active (<150 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week) cardiac rehabilitation attendees with CHD (18+ years) will be recruited from five phase II cardiac rehabilitation centres (n=190). Patients will be randomised (1:1) to five physical activity measurements or two physical activity measurements in total over 24 weeks. The primary effectiveness outcome is accelerometer daily minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity at 24 weeks. Secondary effectiveness outcomes include body mass index, waist circumference and quality-of-life. An understanding of multilevel contextual factors that influence implementation, and antecedent outcomes to implementation of the intervention (eg, feasibility and acceptability), will be obtained using semistructured interviews and other data sources. Linear mixed-effects models will be used to analyse effectiveness outcomes. Qualitative data will be thematically analysed inductively and deductively using framework analysis, with the framework guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research and Theoretical Domains Framework.Ethics and disseminationThe study has ethical approval (University of Canberra (ID 11836), Calvary Bruce Public Hospital (ID 14-2022) and the Greater Western Area (ID 2022/ETH01381) Human Research Ethics Committees). Results will be disseminated in multiple formats for consumer, public and clinical audiences.Trial registration numberACTRN12622001187730p.