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Diurnal heating and cooling of a sloping water body with vegetated shallow regions
Authors: Prinos Panagiotis , Papaioannou Vassilios 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this work, diurnal heating, by solar radiation, and cooling in a sloping water body with vegetated shallow regions are investigated numerically. The sloping water body consists of a vegetated region with a bottom slope equal to 0.1 and a deep region with a horizontal bottom. The Volume-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations together with the Volume-Averaged Energy equation are solved numerically in the vegetated region. The latter has porosity equal to 0.85 (typical of aquatic plants found in lakes) and a length equal to the total length of the sloping region. At the top free surface, a time-dependent thermal forcing is applied, which is reduced in the vegetated region. Shallow water is considered with a maximum water depth being less than the penetration depth of the solar radiation. The non-vegetated sloping water body is also considered for validation purposes. The results (isotherms, streamlines, exchange flow rate), after ten full thermal forcing cycles, indicate significant vegetation effects on the daytime and night circulation and the exchange flow rates.
From Dispositions to Possible Worlds
Authors: Kodaj Daniel 
Published: January 2024

﻿AbstractDispositions (powers, potentialities) have become popular in metaphysics in recent years, and some of their proponents are advertising them as the best metaphysical grounds for modality. This project has a logical as well as an ontological side: dispositionalists offer modal and counterfactual semantics that make no use of possible worlds. I argue that, as a result of their counterfactual semantics, dispositionalists are in fact committed to entities that play the same theoretical role as possible worlds. Roughly, the claim is that certain counterfactuals (ones that concern 'very large' states) force the dispositionalist to posit world-sized states that play the theoretical role of worlds. As a result, dispositionalists can (and perhaps should) make use of the mainstream framework (Kripke frames and the Lewis–Stalnaker counterfactual semantics) even if they ground all modal facts in dispositions.
Macroinvertebrate community responses to salinity around non-saline–saline confluences in the Draa River basin, Morocco
Authors: Kaczmarek Nils , Benlasri Mokhtar , Schäfer Ralf B. , Aabid Abdelghani , Nothof Maren , Lazrak Khawla , Ghamizi Mohamed , Berger Elisabeth 
Published: January 2024

AbstractFreshwater salinization increasingly threatens river ecosystems in arid regions. In situ studies on effects of salinity on freshwater communities are still scarce, especially in largely understudied areas of Africa. To compare macroinvertebrate communities in differing salinity levels, we conducted a confluence-based study in the Draa River basin in Morocco by focusing on two tributaries and their joint downstream sections, in the immediate vicinity of three confluences. Our study revealed that α-diversity differed only minimal. Although only around five taxa comprised over 90% of specimens per section, the more saline sections exhibited proportionally more salt-tolerant generalist species. There was lower β-diversity between the downstream section and each tributary compared to between tributaries, indicating a mixed community after the confluence. The trait profile of the saline El Mellah displayed more resistance and resilience traits to disturbances than the less saline Iriri. Furthermore, low water flow reduced the abundance of sensitive taxa. Overall, we observed minimal differences in macroinvertebrate community composition, due to low γ-diversity in the basin. However, the confluence-based study design remains valuable for investigating effects of specific stressors on ecosystems by excluding large-scale geographic patterns, as compared sites are close and therefore share the same climate, geology, and altitude.
Video Analytics in Moodle Using xAPI
Authors: Judel Sven , vom Felde Jasper , Schroeder Ulrik 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis article presents the first iteration of the video analytics system VA4ME that enables the logging of video interactions in Moodle without the need to provide the videos by a separate plugin or website. Instead, the logging plugin injects, if allowed within a course, JavaScript code that logs video interactions and transforms these logs into xAPI statements. Using this data format creates the foundation for combining video interactions with other logs for more in-depth analyses. The analyses are conducted periodically, every 24 h. Advantages and challenges resulting from this approach are presented. It is described how the dashboard, visualizing the analysis results, was designed and how the analysis results are stored such that they can be retrieved as fast as possible. Overall, the setup of the video analytics system is quite extensive, as two Moodle plugins and Excalibur LA need to be set up. The advantages however, especially in the long term, including analyzing video interactions with other logs or easy extensibility with new analyses, outweigh the initial effort. The system was pilot tested in a blended learning course where videos were an addition to the lectures. The analysis results show little consumption of the videos, which limits the insights into the video usage. Still, the dashboard’s usability was rated good and the reports were considered promising in terms of providing more insights when more data is given. To further evaluate this potential, the system was integrated in a flipped classroom and a self-learning course where video usage was more central than within the pilot test course.
Play Behavior Varies with Age, Sex, and Socioecological Context in Wild, Immature Orangutans (Pongo spp.)
Authors: Kunz Julia A. , Falkner Sonja S. , Aprilinayati Fikty , Duvot Guilhem J. , Fröhlich Marlen , Willems Erik P. , Atmoko Sri Suci Utami , van Schaik Carel P. , Schuppli Caroline , van Noordwijk Maria A. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPlay is thought to serve different purposes at different times during ontogeny. The nature and frequency of play are expected to change accordingly over the developmental trajectory and with socio-ecological context. Orangutans offer the opportunity to disentangle the ontogenetic trajectories of solitary and social play with their extended immature phase, and socio-ecological variation among populations and species. We evaluated the frequency of play in 39 immature individuals across two populations (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii, at Tuanan, Borneo, andP. abeliiat Suaq, Sumatra), age (0–11 years), sex, and social context, using more than 11 500 h of full-day focal observation data. We found independent age trajectories of different play types, with solitary object and solitary locomotor peaking before social play. Social play partners changed during ontogeny, and male immatures were more likely to engage in non-mother social play than females. Overall, social play was more frequent at Suaq than Tuanan, linked to the more frequent availability of partners. Furthermore, per time in association with conspecifics, Tuanan immatures were as likely to engage in social play as their peers at Suaq, suggesting similar intrinsic motivation. Increasing fruit availability correlated with both longer associations and increased social play frequency in the less sociable population of Tuanan, but not at Suaq. Our findings on orangutans support evidence from other species that different play types follow different developmental trajectories, vary with sex, social opportunities, and ecological context. Although drawing functional inferences is challenging, the distinct developmental trajectories reflecting adult sociability and behavioral repertoires may indicate that play serves several, non-mutually exclusive functions during ontogeny.
Predicting Academic Dishonesty: The Role of Psychopathic Traits, Perception of Academic Dishonesty, Moral Disengagement and Motivation
Authors: Sirca Chiara Luisa , Billen Eva 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis study conducted on a sample of 295 Dutch and Italian undergraduate and graduate students aims to investigate how psychopathic personality traits (meanness, boldness and disinhibition) may lead to cheating behavior, and to study whether there are correlations between psychopathic traits, motivation, moral disengagement, the perception of seriousness of academic dishonesty and frequency of academic dishonesty to try to better understand what causes students to cheat and engage in dishonest conduct. Results confirmed the key role of psychopathic traits, particularly the disinhibition aspect in predicting academic dishonesty. In addition, it was shown that students’ perceptions of what constitutes academic dishonesty and what does not are also important in predicting the frequency of dishonest behavior. Furthermore, the role of motivation and moral disengagement in predicting and mediating the relationship between traits of psychopathy and academic dishonesty were analyzed through mediation and regression analysis.
A Marginalised Role in Parenting and Maltreatment Risks—A Qualitative Content Analysis of Fathers in Japan Reflecting on their Parenting Experiences
Authors: Hososaka Yasuko , Kayashima Kimiko , Goetz J. T. , Rooksby Maki 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn Japan, many fathers consider their spouse to be their children’s primary parent while casting themselves in a supporting role. Yet, in the majority of reported child maltreatment cases in Japan, the child’s father is recorded as the perpetrator. This may seem somewhat puzzling, given that primary caregivers are recorded as the perpetrator of maltreatment in other cultures. This study qualitatively analyses the parenting experience of 11 Japanese fathers and their reflections on child maltreatment risks. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with fathers of pre-school aged children from middle-class families who had no reported history of child maltreatment. Using qualitative content analysis through a process of condensing, coding and categorising, we arrived at the following theme: fathers aspire to be an active parent, while respecting and supporting their spouses, but anxiety and stress trigger impatience and frustration during parenting. The fathers reported that they are more likely to maltreat their children, especially boys, in situations which triggered anxiety and frustration. Anxiety is particularly heightened when they feared public embarrassment. These findings are discussed with reference to the Japanese social and cultural context, and contrasted with previous research into the parenting experiences of Japanese mothers. The findings indicate that fathers may benefit from tailored support programmes which strengthen their self-efficacy before building resilience for the challenging situations they may encounter as fathers.
Relationship between Childhood Disability or Developmental Delay and COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on Families across the Canadian Maritime Provinces
Authors: Lamptey De-Lawrence , McIsaac Jessie-Lee D. , MacQuarrie Madison , Cummings Randi , Rossiter Melissa D. , Janus Magdalena , Turner Joan 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis study examined the relationship between having a child with a disability or developmental delay and early impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on family environments that influenced early childhood development and health in the Maritime provinces of Canada. This was a mixed method cross-sectional survey involving 256 primary caregivers of children with disabilities or developmental delays and 1720 primary caregivers of typically developing children aged 0–8 years. A Family access to resources and social support, parenting Abilities and self-care, and home Routines and Environments change scale (FARE Change Scale) was produced from the survey to assess the early impacts of the pandemic on family environments that influenced early childhood development and health. Open-ended questions provided in-depth description of the early impacts of the pandemic on family environments. Pooled bivariate and multivariate regression coefficients revealed that having a child with a disability or developmental delay significantly decreased a caregiver’s score on the FARE Change Scale by 1.95. The open-ended questions were thematically analyzed. Caregivers of children with disabilities or developmental delays discussed positive and negative impacts of the pandemic on their family environments. Overall, the study findings indicate that the early impacts of the pandemic on family environments that influenced early childhood development and health of children with disabilities or developmental delays were mixed and context-specific. The study findings inform the development of context-specific policies and programs to adequately support families of children with disabilities or developmental delays in public health crises similar to the pandemic.
Doxorubicin-loaded PEG-CdTe QDs conjugated with anti-CXCR4 mAbs: a novel delivery system for extramedullary multiple myeloma treatment
Authors: Chen Dangui , Chen Fei , Lu Jia , Wang Lihong , Yao Fusheng , Xu Haitao 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Extramedullary multiple myeloma (EMM) is defined as the presence of plasma cells outside the bone marrow of multiple myeloma patients, and its prognosis is poor. High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation, as a good option on early lines of therapy, has retained the survival benefit of youny EMM patients, but is intolerant for the majority of old patients because of drug cytotoxicity. To essentially address the intolerance above, we designed a CXCR4-PEG-CdTe-DOX (where CXCR4: chemokine receptor 4; PEG-CdTe: polyethylene glycol-modified cadmium telluride; DOX:doxorubicin) nanoplatform. First, CXCR4 is highly expressed in extramedullary plasma cells. Second, PEG-CdTe a drug carrier that controls drug release, can reduce adverse reactions, prolong drug (e.g, DOX) circulation time in the body, and form a targeting carrier after connecting antibodies. In vitro experiments showed CXCR4-PEG-CdTe-DOX facilitated intracellular drug accumulation through active CXCR4 targeting and released DOX into the microenvironment in a pH-controlled manner, enhancing the therapeutic efficacy and apoptosis rate of myeloma cells (U266). Therefore, targeted chemotherapy mediated by CXCR4-PEG-CdTe-DOX is a promising option for EMM treatment.

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Targeting Beliefs About Emotions via Meta-Emotion Therapy for Adolescents with Anxiety: A Case Series Study
Authors: Cain Linnea , Strodl Esben , Howard Glenn 
Published: January 2024

AbstractResearch suggests that best-practice psychotherapies only have moderate effects on reducing anxiety in youths. Such limitations in outcomes prompt consideration of alternative conceptualisations of anxiety and its treatment. Based upon the metacognitive model, we propose a novel therapy targeting metacognitive knowledge (beliefs about emotions and emotion regulation) for the treatment of anxiety in adolescents. The current case series study aimed to provide a proof of concept for the effectiveness of Meta-Emotion Therapy for adolescents (MET-A) for the treatment of adolescent anxiety. Four adolescents with elevated anxiety participated in this case series study. All participants received 10 individual sessions of MET-A. Participants and a parent completed the Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale at baseline, weekly and at one-month follow-up. The participants also completed the Beliefs About Emotions Questionnaire and the Difficulties with Emotion Regulation Scale at baseline, post-therapy and one-month follow-up. The results showed that all participants improved or recovered from symptoms of anxiety and depression from pre- to post-treatment, when taking into consideration both self- and parent-reported ratings (however, these ratings were often non-concordant). Gains were maintained at one-month follow-up. Further, participants who self-reported reductions in anxiety and depression also cited reductions in several maladaptive beliefs about emotions and improvements in aspects of emotion regulation. The participants endorsed the therapy as highly acceptable, appropriate, and feasible. Overall, the results of this study provide preliminary proof of concept for MET-A as a promising intervention for the treatment of adolescent anxiety Further investigation of MET-A is warranted to optimise treatment outcomes and measurement of change.Clinical Trial Registration: Registered with the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry number 382327.
Psychodynamic Group Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Narrative Review
Authors: Trombetta Tommaso , Bottaro Davide , Paradiso Maria Noemi , Santoniccolo Fabrizio , Abbate Daga Giovanni , Rollè Luca 
Published: January 2024

AbstractSeveral psychotherapeutic interventions are recommended for Eating Disorders (EDs), chiefly individual cognitive-behavioral therapy and family-based treatments. Manualized individual psychodynamic treatments are recommended for adults with Anorexia Nervosa (AN). Evaluation of psychodynamic group treatments in treating EDs requires further assessment, and recent reviews focused only marginally on this topic. To fill this gap, a narrative review through APA PsychInfo, PubMed and Scopus was carried out. Psychodynamic group treatments appear to improve some ED symptoms at the end of the treatment; however, most of the studies cited were not manualized and lacked control groups and follow-ups. The differences in therapeutic methods and the criteria used to measure remission across the studies included, as well as the incorporation of diverse interventions (including psychodynamic group therapy and elements of BT/CBT or psychoeducation), create difficulties when it comes to forming conclusive judgments about the effectiveness of psychodynamic group therapies for Eating Disorders. The need for more rigorous research and Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) is evident.
Depression and Anxiety Mediate the Relationship between Discrimination and Well-Being in a Sample of Latinx Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Results from a Dual Mediation Analysis
Authors: Matlock Kevin A. , Pérez-Escamilla Rafael , Wagner Julie 
Published: January 2024

AbstractLatinxs experience greater risk for type 2 diabetes, discrimination, and poor mental health. The pathways linking these factors, however, are not well understood. This study tested whether depression and anxiety mediated the relationship between discrimination and well-being. Bootstrapped mediation tests were conducted using a sample of Latinx adults with type 2 diabetes (n = 121) and regression models adjusted for demographic and health covariates. Depression and anxiety fully and jointly mediated the effect of discrimination on well-being; everyday discrimination was linked to elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety which were, in turn, independently linked to reduced emotional well-being. Moreover, the effect size for the anxiety pathway (β=–0.13) was 60% larger than for depression (β=–0.08). Dual mediation suggests depression, and especially anxiety, may be important targets for interventions seeking to mitigate the deleterious effects of discrimination. Findings have important implications for psychotherapeutic treatments and public health policy.
Longitudinal Associations Between Support and Prosocial Behavior Across Adolescence: The Roles of Fathers, Mothers, Siblings, and Friends
Authors: van Meegen Marije , Van der Graaff Jolien , Carlo Gustavo , Meeus Wim , Branje Susan 
Published: January 2024

AbstractFamily members and friends can play an important role in adolescents’ prosocial behavior. To better understand the relation between support and prosocial behavior in adolescence, it’s important to conduct longitudinal studies that distinguish between within-dyad variance and between-dyad variance. The current study investigated longitudinal associations between adolescents’ prosocial behavior, autonomy support, and emotional support from family and friends across adolescence. Across six annual years, 497 Dutch adolescents (284 boys; mean age T1 = 13.03 years, SDage = 0.46), fathers, mothers, siblings, and friends reported on their prosocial behavior. Adolescents also reported on perceived autonomy and emotional support. Between-dyads almost all associations of support and prosocial behavior of family members and friends with adolescents’ prosocial behavior were significant, with higher levels of adolescents’ prosocial behavior being associated with higher levels of prosocial behavior and support from fathers, mothers and friends. Within-dyads, several concurrent associations were significant, but within-dyads links between prosocial behavior and autonomy support are particularly driven by adolescent-mother or adolescent-sibling effects. This study highlights processes that occurred either at the between-dyad level or at the within-dyad level, but that varied per relationship type and that adolescents are the main catalysts in within-dyads changes in prosocial behavior and support. Preregistration: This study was preregistered on 20 January 2020 at https://osf.io/vxkm3/?view_only=dca87fd1585c444ba5cd5a00c22280ae.
Medicaid Expansion and Perinatal Health Outcomes: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Modrek Sepideh , Collin Daniel F. , Hamad Rita , White Justin S. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Objective
There has been little evidence of the impact of preventive services during pregnancy covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on birthing parent and infant outcomes. To address this gap, this study examines the association between Medicaid expansion under the ACA and birthing parent and infant outcomes of low-income pregnant people.

Methods
This study used individual-level data from the 2004–2017 annual waves of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). PRAMS is a surveillance project of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and health departments that annually includes a representative sample of 1,300 to 3,400 births per state, selected from birth certificates. Birthing parents’ outcomes of interest included timing of prenatal care, gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, cigarette smoking during pregnancy, and postpartum care. Infant outcomes included initiation and duration of breastfeeding, preterm birth, and birth weight. The association between ACA Medicaid expansion and the birthing parent and infant outcomes were examined using difference-in-differences estimation.

Results
There was no association between Medicaid expansion and the outcomes examined after correcting for multiple testing. This finding was robust to several sensitivity analyses.

Conclusions for Practice
Study findings suggest that expanded access to more complete insurance benefits with limited cost-sharing for pregnant people, a group that already had high rates of insurance coverage, did not impact the birthing parents’ and infant health outcomes examined.
Quantitative approach to Grover’s quantum walk on graphs
Authors: Mograby Gamal , Balu Radhakrishnan , Okoudjou Kasso A. , Teplyaev Alexander 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we study Grover’s search algorithm focusing on continuous-time quantum walk on graphs. We propose an alternative optimization approach to Grover’s algorithm on graphs that can be summarized as follows: Instead of finding specific graph topologies convenient for the related quantum walk, we fix the graph topology and vary the underlying graph Laplacians. As a result, we search for the most appropriate analytical structure on graphs endowed with fixed topologies yielding better search outcomes. We discuss strategies to investigate the optimality of Grover’s algorithm and provide an example with an easy tunable graph Laplacian to investigate our ideas.