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Improving Parent-Child Interaction and Reducing Parental Violent Discipline – a Multi-Informant Multi-Method Pilot Feasibility Study of a School-Based Intervention
Authors: Kabelege Eliud , Kirika Anette , Nkuba Mabula , Hermenau Katharin , Schreiber Alina , Hoeffler Anke , Hecker Tobias 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Globally, many children are exposed to violent discipline in multiple settings. Interventions to prevent violent discipline are therefore highly needed. In the present study, the feasibility of the intervention Interaction Competencies with Children – for Parents (ICC-P), an additional module of a school-based intervention for teachers, was tested. The intervention aims to prevent violent discipline by changing attitudes towards such method and fostering supportive adult-child interaction through non-violent interaction skills.

Methods
In total, 164 parents (Mage= 39.55, range = 24 70, 72.3% female) from four public secondary schools in Tanzania participated in a four-day training conducted by six trainers (Mage= 44.67, range = 40–47, 50% female). Using a One-Group Pre-Post design, we measured the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the intervention qualitatively and quantitatively. Parents were assessed via self-administered questionnaires before and six weeks after the intervention. Trainers rated the implementation of every workshop session.

Results
Based on descriptive statistics and Classical Content Analysis, implementing trainers and participants rated ICC-P as feasible. Participants indicated a high need for such interventions and showed high acceptance. They were able to integrate core aspects of the intervention in their daily interactions with children. Using t-tests, ICC-P proved to be preliminarily effective; parents reported applying less violent discipline and holding more critical attitudes about such measures after the intervention.

Conclusion
ICC-P is feasible intervention that showed initial signs of effectiveness. We recommend combining the parents’ training module with the teachers’ module to prevent violence in multiple settings.
Does the presentation of true costs at the point of purchase nudge consumers toward sustainable product options?
Authors: Wilken Robert , Schmitt Julien , Dost Florian , Bürgin David 
Published: January 2024

AbstractDo true cost campaigns (TCCs)—which display prices at the point of purchase that include social and environmental negative externalities—nudge consumers toward more expensive sustainable products? From a theoretical point of view, the answer is promising: Communicating true costs means introducing external reference prices that provide a benchmark for consumers to assess price acceptability. Showing true costs triggers a general reference to the price of sustainability, and the higher price of sustainable products becomes at least partially explained by their lower “hidden costs” (i.e., costs to compensate for all environmental and social impacts). In two empirical studies, we demonstrate that for TCCs to be effective, the hidden costs for the sustainable products must be lower than those for the conventional alternatives. Interestingly, under this condition, TCCs have an effect in markets characterized by a larger (study 1) and a smaller (study 2) green gap. In both studies, we find that increased perceived price fairness explains the effect of TCCs, as measured by the relative preference for the sustainable compared to the conventional product. In addition, we see that the price difference between the two products plays a significant role in forming this preference judgment, independent of other factors included in the model and especially independent of TCC.
The duty of care and the right to be cared for: is there a duty to treat the unvaccinated?
Authors: Lederman Zohar , Corcos Shalom 
Published: January 2024

AbstractVaccine hesitancy or refusal has been one of the major obstacles to herd immunity against Covid-19 in high-income countries and one of the causes for the emergence of variants. The refusal of people who are eligible for vaccination to receive vaccination creates an ethical dilemma between the duty of healthcare professionals (HCPs) to care for patients and their right to be taken care of. This paper argues for an extended social contract between patients and society wherein vaccination against Covid-19 is conceived as essential for the protection of the right of healthcare providers to be taken care of. Thus, a duty of care is only valid when those who can receive vaccination actually receive it. Whenever that is not the case, the continuing functioning of HCPs can only be perceived as supererogatory and not obligatory.
The Political Effects of Economic Inequality: Evidence from Hong Kong
Authors: Yang Shen , Wu Alfred M. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractEconomic inequality can have significant political-social impacts, leading to social unrest and other negative consequences. With a high level of economic inequality and a remarkably contentious society, Hong Kong offers an intriguing case for investigating the political consequence of economic inequality. Based on an original random sampling survey in 2017, this study examines the political effects of perceived economic inequality in Hong Kong from three perspectives, namely, its impacts on citizens’ preferences for redistribution, political autonomy, and social protests. This study yields several important findings. Citizens’ perceived economic inequality is positively correlated with support for government redistribution and support for political autonomy. However, perceived economic inequality is not associated with citizens’ propensity to join social protests. We find that political values and citizens’ identities influence their demand for political autonomy and propensity to join protests. Our study thus sheds fresh light on the effect of economic inequality on a developed economy.
The Causal Relationship Between Volunteering and Social Cohesion: A Large Scale Analysis of Secondary Longitudinal Data
Authors: Davies Ben , Abrams Dominic , Horsham Zoe , Lalot Fanny 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIt is often taken for granted that social cohesion and volunteering are inextricably related. Previous research suggests both that social cohesion creates a conducive environment for volunteering to emerge and that volunteering itself facilitates feelings of social cohesion. Despite this, much of the existing evidence on this relationship is limited to cross-sectional research that precludes any assessment of potential causality. In this paper we present a secondary analysis of two large scale and longitudinal social surveys in the UK: the Understanding Society Household Longitudinal Study and the Beyond Us and Them project. Using data from these surveys we estimate a cross-lagged longitudinal model to assess the causal relationships between social cohesion and volunteering over time. Across both data sources, involving different time intervals, we find significant cross-lagged bi-directional relationships between social cohesion and volunteering. These findings provide much needed empirical support for the proposition that social cohesion and volunteering are causally related over periods of both months and years. Implications for theory and policy are discussed.
Development and validation of an oropharyngeal obstruction evaluation score
Authors: Peng Bengang , Chen Mo , Yang Jing , Lai Youqing , Zhang Ning 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Objective
To identify standard clinical parameters that can predict the presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea.

Subjects and methods
Adult patients with habitual snoring completed comprehensive polysomnography and anthropometric measurements, including sex, age, body mass index (BMI), neck circumference, tonsil size grading, modified Mallampati score, and nasofibroscopy-assisted Muller’s maneuver (NMM). Spearman’s correlation coefficient was used to screen the significant variables. Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis was then conducted to identify the independent variables. receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to quantify the predictability of the formed oropharyngeal obstruction scoring system.

Results
A total of 163 adults (127 men) were enrolled in the study. Tonsil size grading, modified Mallampati score, and NMM grading maneuver were predictive of OSA and incorporated into a scoring system. This score ranged between 3 and 12, and threshold values of ≥ 8 and ≥ 9 seemed to be appropriate to identify patients at an increased risk of at least mild (AHI ≥ 5/h; AUROC = 0.935, 95%CI = 0.900–0.970, P < 0.001) and severe OSA (AHI ≥ 30/h; AUROC = 0.939, 95%CI = 0.899–0.969, P < 0.001), respectively.

Conclusion
This study established an evaluation score for assessing the degree of oropharhygeal obstruction. The findings of the study suggest that the score may help identify patients at risk of oropharyngeal-related OSA who should have a full sleep evaluation.
Mandibular advancement devices decrease systolic pressure during the day and night in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Belanche Monterde Alba , Zubizarreta-Macho Álvaro , Lobo Galindo Ana Belén , Albaladejo Martínez Alberto , Montiel-Company José María 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to analyze whether or not mandibular advancement devices (MADs) produce changes in blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in relation to use time and if the device is used at night or day.

Materials and method
A systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis was carried out in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. In the bibliographic search, a total of four databases were consulted: PubMed-Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane. Of the 622 articles initially revealed, 160 duplicates were eliminated. After applying the selection criteria, 17 articles were included for the qualitative analysis and 4 for the meta-analysis. The studies were combined using a random effects model with the inverse method of variance, determining the mean differences in systolic and diastolic pressure before and after treatment using the MAD splint as the effect size. Day/night circadian effect and treatment time were analyzed using meta-regression with a mixed-effects model.

Results
MAD treatment was not found to affect diastolic pressure. By combining the four studies with the control group in a meta-analysis (I2 = 75%; z =  − 0.15; p-value = 0.882), the mean difference in diastolic pressure between the MAD group and the control group was estimated at − 0.06 (− 0.86; 0.74). The meta-regression also showed no significant effect of day/night (p = 0.560) or treatment time (p = 0.854) on diastolic pressure. When combining the four studies with the control group (I2 = 84%%; z =  − 1.47; p-value = 0.142), a non-significant mean difference in systolic pressure between the MAD group and the control group of − 0.99 (− 2.31; 0.33) was estimated in the meta-analysis. However, when assessing the effect of day/night or treatment time on systolic blood pressure using a meta-regression, the latter showed significant covariates that reduce systolic blood pressure values in the model at night (p < 0.001) and in relation to treatment time (p < 0.001).

Conclusions
Only systolic pressure appears to be affected by the use of the MAD in patients with OSA, and this decrease in systolic pressure is greater at night and when treatment time is longer.
Edge preparation methods for cutting tools: a review
Authors: Zhou Yu , Fang Wei , Shao Lanying , Dai Yanfei , Wang Jiahuan , Wang Xu , Yuan Julong , Guo Weigang , Lyu Binghai 
Published: January 2024

AbstractEdge preparation can remove cutting edge defects, such as burrs, chippings, and grinding marks, generated in the grinding process and improve the cutting performance and service life of tools. Various edge preparation methods have been proposed for different tool matrix materials, geometries, and application requirements. This study presents a scientific and systematic review of the development of tool edge preparation technology and provides ideas for its future development. First, typical edge characterization methods, which associate the microgeometric characteristics of the cutting edge with cutting performance, are briefly introduced. Then, edge preparation methods for cutting tools, in which materials at the cutting edge area are removed to decrease defects and obtain a suitable microgeometry of the cutting edge for machining, are discussed. New edge preparation methods are explored on the basis of existing processing technologies, and the principles, advantages, and limitations of these methods are systematically summarized and analyzed. Edge preparation methods are classified into two categories: mechanical processing methods and nontraditional processing methods. These methods are compared from the aspects of edge consistency, surface quality, efficiency, processing difficulty, machining cost, and general availability. In this manner, a more intuitive understanding of the characteristics can be gained. Finally, the future development direction of tool edge preparation technology is prospected.
Mental Health Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Under the Influence of Psychoactive Substances: a Systematic Review
Authors: Brunt Tibor Markus , Graf Niels , Deimel Daniel , Schecke Henrike , van Amsterdam Jan , Knoops Leon , van den Brink Wim 
Published: January 2024

AbstractSex under the influence of psychoactive substances (SUIPS) has gained much attention in the press and scientific literature over the last years, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). Concerns have thus far been expressed in relation to short-term physical health risks, like contracting bloodborne diseases, like viruses. However, much less is known about long-term mental health consequences of SUIPS, like depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders (SUD). Therefore, we systematically reviewed literature for evidence on mental health complications of SUIPS in MSM. SUIPS was associated with a lower general mental health status, and higher rates of depression, anxiety disorders and suicide ideation in 15 studies, and higher rates of SUD were found among MSM practicing SUIPS in four studies. Motives of SUIPS were increasing sexual performance, fear of rejection, anxiety, and low self-esteem among others. Furthermore, long-term mental health risks, as associated with some of the most frequently reported psychoactive substances in the context of SUIPS, include psychosis and substance dependence. Therefore, the present findings indicate that SUIPS is associated with mental disorders and that they are probably closely intertwined with motives for SUIPS and the long-term effects of using psychoactive substances. This underlines the need to address the presence of mental disorders in people practicing SUIPS, alongside the physical risks.
Improved identification of tumors in 18F-FDG-PET examination by normalizing the standard uptake in the liver based on blood test data
Authors: Alam Md Ashraful , Hanaoka Shouhei , Nomura Yukihiro , Kikuchi Tomohiro , Nakao Takahiro , Takenaga Tomomi , Hayashi Naoto , Yoshikawa Takeharu , Abe Osamu 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPurposeStandardized uptake values (SUVs) derived from18F-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography are a crucial parameter for identifying tumors or abnormalities in an organ. Moreover, exploring ways to improve the identification of tumors or abnormalities using a statistical measurement tool is important in clinical research. Therefore, we developed a fully automatic method to create a personally normalized Z-score map of the liver SUV.MethodsThe normalized Z-score map for each patient was created using the SUV mean and standard deviation estimated from blood-test-derived variables, such as alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase, as well as other demographic information. This was performed using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO)-based estimation formula. We also used receiver operating characteristic (ROC) to analyze the results of people with and without hepatic tumors and compared them to the ROC curve of normal SUV.ResultsA total of 7757 people were selected for this study. Of these, 7744 were healthy, while 13 had abnormalities. The area under the ROC curve results indicated that the anomaly detection approach (0.91) outperformed only the maximum SUV (0.89). To build the LASSO regression, sets of covariates, including sex, weight, body mass index, blood glucose level, triglyceride, total cholesterol, γ-glutamyl transpeptidase, total protein, creatinine, insulin, albumin, and cholinesterase, were used to determine the SUV mean, whereas weight was used to determine the SUV standard deviation.ConclusionThe Z-score normalizes the mean and standard deviation. It is effective in ROC curve analysis and increases the clarity of the abnormality. This normalization is a key technique for effective measurement of maximum glucose consumption by tumors in the liver.
Sport nach schaftfreier Schulterprothese
Authors: Russo Maximilian , Krifter Rolf Michael , Rosso Claudio 
Published: January 2024

Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund
Das Verfahren der schaftfreien anatomischen oder inversen Schulterprothese ist für die Behandlung einer Vielzahl von Schultererkrankungen vorgesehen, darunter primäre, zentrierte oder sekundäre Omarthrosen, irreparable Rotatorenmanschettenläsionen und Rotatorenmanschetten-defiziente Omarthrosen („Cuff-Arthropathien“) und chronische Instabilitäten. Die schaftfreie Schulterprothese bietet gegenüber der herkömmlichen schaftgeführten Schulterprothese mehrere theoretische Vorteile, darunter kürzere Operationsdauer, knochensparende Technik und weniger perioperative Komplikationen wie Humerusschaftfrakturen oder „stress shielding“. Durch den Knochenerhalt und den natürlichen Kraftabbau bei unversehrter Elastizität der Epi- und Diaphyse zeigen sich langfristige osteologische Vorteile.

Methoden
Dieser Beitrag befasst sich anhand der aktuellen Literatur mit den Möglichkeiten und Auswirkungen der Rückkehr zum Sport nach schaftfreier anatomischer und inverser Schulterprothetik.

Ergebnisse
Die Studienlage zeigt bei deutlich gestiegener Anzahl von Schulterimplantationen eine klare Tendenz zu verbesserter Beweglichkeit sowie eine signifikante Verbesserung des Constant-Murley-Scores und der Sportfähigkeit sowohl von anatomischen als auch inversen Prothesen. Das präoperative Aktivitätsniveau, die Konfiguration und Art der Prothese spielen aber eine wichtige Rolle für die Rückkehr zum Sport. Zudem steigt auch der Anspruch von Patienten nach Versorgung mit inversen Schulterprothesen sportlich aktiv zu sein.

Schlussfolgerung
Diese Übersichtsarbeit befasst sich mit der aktuellen Literatur, den Möglichkeiten und Auswirkungen der Rückkehr zum Sport von schaftfreien anatomischen und inversen Schulterprothesen und weist auf die markanten Unterschiede zwischen anatomischer und inverser Versorgung hin.
Using the 5-Item Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS-5) to Screen for Non-adherence to Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation After Bariatric Surgery
Authors: Spetz Kristina , Olbers Torsten , Östbring Malin , Moon Zoe , Horne Rob , Andersson Ellen 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Introduction
Poor adherence to recommended vitamin and mineral supplementation after bariatric surgery is common and challenging for healthcare professionals to identify. There are several questionnaires for self-reporting of adherence to chronic medication, but none has so far been evaluated for assessment of adherence to vitamin and mineral supplementation after bariatric surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of the 5-item Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS-5) in measuring adherence to vitamin and mineral supplementation post bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy).

Method
The psychometric properties of MARS-5 for vitamin and mineral supplementation were validated in two cohorts: one at 1 year post bariatric surgery (n = 120) and the other at 2 years post-surgery (n = 211). MARS-5 was compared to pharmacy refill data for vitamin B12 and combined calcium/vitamin D as reference.

Results
Correlation analyses demonstrated that the MARS-5 had acceptable validity compared to objectively measured adherence rates from pharmacy refill data (calculated as continuous, multiple-interval measures of medication availability/gaps-coefficient ranged from 0.49 to 0.54). Internal reliability (Cronbach’s α) was high: 0.81 and 0.95, respectively. There was a clear ceiling effect where one out of three had a maximum score on MARS-5.

Conclusion
MARS-5 demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties for assessment of adherence to vitamin and mineral supplementation post bariatric surgery.

Graphical Abstract
Determination of prothipendyl by difference spectrophotometric method based on the absorption of its sulfoxide
Authors: Mozgova Olena , Blazheyevskiy Mykola , Kryskiw Liubomyr , Kucher Tetyana , Shliusar Oksana , Moroz Valeriy 
Published: January 2024

AbstractA new difference spectrophotometric method for the determination of prothipendyl hydrochloride in commercial pharmaceutical preparations has been proposed. The method includes oxidation of an aliquot of the drug solution with potassium caroate to form the corresponding sulfoxide (ε = (5.83 ± 0.07) × 103 L/mol cm) and subsequent measurement of the absorbance at 340 nm compared to that of the unoxidized drug solution of equal concentration. The graph of Beer’s law for prothipendyl hydrochloride shows that the ΔA values measured at the corresponding wavelength are proportional to the concentration of the drug in the concentration range of 1.5–70 µg/mL. The characteristics of the curve calibration curve of the linear regression equation were as follows: ΔA = (69.24 ± 1.78) × 10–4C (where C in μg/mL). A new spectrophotometric technique has been developed and the possibility of quantitative determination of prothipendyl hydrochloride monohydrate in Dominal® tablets of 40 mg has been demonstrated. RSD ≤ 1.3%; (│δ│ < tα × RSD/$$\sqrt{n}$$

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), where µ is quantification data given in the Certificate of Quality, δ = (x̅-µ) 100%/µ. The resulting difference in absorption does not depend on the presence of excipients and possible API oxidation products in the composition.
Robust mean-to-CVaR optimization under ambiguity in distributions means and covariance
Authors: Lotfi Somayyeh , Zenios Stavros A. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractWe develop a robust mean-to-CVaR portfolio optimization model under interval ambiguity in returns means and covariance. The robust model satisfies second-order stochastic dominance consistency and is formulated as a semi-definite cone program. We use two controlled experiments to document the sensitivity of the optimal allocations to the ambiguity when asset correlation varies, and to the ambiguity intervals. We find that means ambiguity has a higher impact than covariance ambiguity. We apply the model to US equities data to corroborate works showing that ambiguity in mean returns induces a home bias; it can explain the puzzle in a two-country setting but not with three countries. We further establish that covariance ambiguity also induces bias, but with lower impact that can not explain the puzzle. Our results suggest what is needed for the ambiguity channel to provide a full explanation of the puzzle. The findings are robust to alternative model specifications and outliers.