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Characteristics of full compensation and its association with total astigmatism: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Wu Ziyun , Hu Yuanyuan , Xu Zihang , Sun Wei , Wang Yirong , Shao Zhen , Liu Yi , Yu Mingkun , Si Peiran , Huo HuanHuan , Wang Xingrong , Bi Hongsheng 
Published: February 2023

ObjectiveTo evaluate the characteristics of full compensation and its association with the prevalence of total astigmatism (TA), and to analyze the effects of TA on uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA).MethodsWith random cluster sampling based on a school-based cross-sectional design, children aged 4 to 18 years were recruited in September 2020, Shandong Province, China. TA, anterior corneal astigmatism (ACA), and ocular residual astigmatism (ORA) were converted to vectorial components (J0, J45), followed by an assessment of the compensatory effect of ACA by ORA. Astigmatism was defined as a cylinder that was better than or equal to 0.75 diopters (D). Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the related factors for children with full compensation, and the generalized linear model was used to assess the influence of TA on UDVA.ResultsOut of 4,494 eligible children, data of 4,145 children (92.3%, 9.23 ± 3.15 years, 50.4% boys) were included in the statistical analysis. The prevalence of TA (27.9%) increased significantly with age (Ptrend &lt; 0.001). The distribution of full compensation in J0 and J45 components were similar (22.1% and 25.6%, respectively), which decreased with age (Ptrend &lt; 0.001). The closer the refractive status was to emmetropization, the higher the proportion of full compensation and the lower the prevalence of TA were. Shorter axial length (J0: Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.76, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.61 to 0.94, P = 0.010), better UDVA (J0: OR = 0.37, 95% CI: 0.21 to 0.65, P &lt; 0.001; J45: OR = 0.34, 95% CI: 0.20 to 0.59, P &lt; 0.001), and longer average corneal curvature radius (J0: OR = 3.72, 95% CI: 2.18 to 6.34, P &lt; 0.001; J45: OR = 2.82, 95% CI: 1.67 to 4.76, P &lt; 0.001) were associated with full compensation. Higher TA was associated with a worse UDVA (β = 0.03, 95% CI: 0.02 to 0.04, P &lt; 0.001).ConclusionsThe prevalence of TA gradually increased with age, and showed a U-shaped distribution with increased refraction. Full compensation was associated with smaller TA and better UDVA. This indicated that considering the compensatory effect of ORA is vital for astigmatism correction in clinical work, which may improve the visual quality.
Acupuncture for comorbid depression and insomnia in perimenopause: A feasibility patient-assessor-blinded, randomized, and sham-controlled clinical trial
Authors: Zhao Fei-Yi , Zheng Zhen , Fu Qiang-Qiang , Conduit Russell , Xu Hong , Wang Hui-Ru , Huang Yu-Ling , Jiang Ting , Zhang Wen-Jing , Kennedy Gerard A. 
Published: February 2023

Background and objectiveWhilst acupuncture is widely used for treating psychosomatic diseases, there is little high-quality evidence supporting its application in comorbid perimenopausal depression (PMD) and insomnia (PMI) which are common complaints during climacteric. This feasibility, patient-assessor-blinded, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial addresses this gap by investigating the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on depressed mood and poor sleep in women with comorbid PMD and PMI.MethodsSeventy eligible participants were randomly assigned to either real-acupuncture (RA) or sham-acupuncture (SA) groups. Either RA or SA treatment were delivered in 17 sessions over 8 weeks. The primary outcomes for mood and sleep were changes on 17-items Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D17) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores, from baseline to 16-week follow-up. Secondary outcome measures involved anxiety symptoms, perimenopausal symptoms, quality of life, participants' experience of and satisfaction with the acupuncture treatment. Blood samples were taken to measure reproductive hormone levels. Intention-To-Treat and Per-Protocol analyses were conducted with linear mixed-effects models. The James' and Bang's blinding indices were used to assess the adequacy of blinding.ResultsSixty-five participants completed all treatment sessions, and 54 and 41 participants completed the eight- and 16-week follow-ups, respectively. At post-treatment and 8-week follow-up, the RA group showed a significantly greater reduction in PSQI scores than the SA group did; although the reduction of HAM-D17 scores in RA group was significant, the change was not statistically different from that of SA. There were no significant mean differences between baseline and 16-week follow-up in either HAM-D17 or PSQI in either group. There were no significant between-group differences in serum reproductive hormone levels. All treatments were tolerable and no serious adverse events were reported, and the blinding was successful.ConclusionAcupuncture is safe and can contribute to clinically relevant improvements in comorbid PMD and PMI, with satisfactory short-and medium-term effects. Whether the anti-depressive benefit of acupuncture is specific or non-specific remains to be determined. No evidence was found for any longer-term benefit of acupuncture compared to sham at 16 weeks. Further research is required to elucidate mechanisms underlying the short to medium term effects of acupuncture.
Assessment of radiation exposure and public health before and after the operation of Sanmen nuclear power plant
Authors: Ren Hong , Yu Shunfei , Wang Ziyou , Zheng Taotao , Zou Hua , Lou Xiaoming , Wang Peng , Zhou Lei , Zhang Dongxia , Zhang Meibian , Guo Jiadi , Lai Zhongjun , Zhao Yaoxian , Xuan Zhiqiang , Cao Yiyao 
Published: February 2023

IntroductionSanmen nuclear power plant (SNPP) operates the first advanced passive (AP1000) nuclear power unit in China.MethodsTo assess the radiological impacts of SNPP operation on the surrounding environment and the public health, annual effective dose (AED) and excess risk (ER) were estimated based on continuous radioactivity monitoring in drinking water and ambient dose before and after its operation during 2014–2021. In addition, the residents' cancer incidence was further analyzed through authorized health data collection.ResultsThe results showed that the gross α and gross β radioactivity in all types of drinking water were ranged from 0.008 to 0.017 Bq/L and 0.032 to 0.112 Bq/L, respectively. The cumulative ambient dose in Sanmen county ranged from 0.254 to 0.460 mSv/y, with an average of 0.354 ± 0.075 mSv/y. There is no statistical difference in drinking water radioactivity and ambient dose before and after the operation of SNPP according to Mann–Whitney U test. The Mann-Kendall test also indicates there is neither increasing nor decreasing trend during the period from 2014 to 2021. The age-dependent annual effective doses due to the ingestion of drinking water or exposure to the outdoor ambient environment are lower than the recommended threshold of 0.1 mSv/y. The incidence of cancer (include leukemia and thyroid cancer) in the population around SNPP is slightly higher than that in other areas, while it is still in a stable state characterized by annual percentage changes.DiscussionThe current comprehensive results show that the operation of SNPP has so far no evident radiological impact on the surrounding environment and public health, but continued monitoring is still needed in the future.
Comparative study of three different fixation techniques for the treatment of Neer type IIb distal clavicle fractures: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Liu Zhi-Qing , Zhang Ming-Shi , Zhou Zi-Fei , Zhang Lei , Zheng Long-Po 
Published: February 2023

BackgroundRecently, a locking plate (LP) combined with a suture button was applied for distal clavicle Neer type IIb fractures. However, to our knowledge, there is limited information on clinical outcomes surrounding locking plates combined with a suture button in the treatment of Neer type IIb distal clavicle fractures. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes among three different fixation techniques for the treatment of Neer type IIb distal clavicle fractures.MethodsWe performed a retrospective cohort study of 53 patients with Neer type IIb distal clavicle fractures who were treated with a hook plate (HP group, 16 patients), a locking plate alone (LP group, 18 patients), or a locking plate with a suture button (LPSB group, 19 patients) in our hospital between March 2014 and August 2019. The clinical and radiological outcomes were evaluated, including union time, postoperative complications, and function of the shoulder joint.ResultsThe follow-up period was at least 2 years for all patients. All patients in the LPSB group achieved bone healing at the final follow-up. No significant differences were observed, including age, sex, side, time to surgery, duration of surgery, and mean follow-up period among the three groups (p &gt; 0.05). The union time was shorter in the LPSB group than in the other two groups (p &lt; 0.05). Postoperative complications were lower in the LPSB group than in the other two groups (p &lt; 0.05). The visual analog scale score and Constant–Murley score in the LPSB group were better than those in the other groups at 3 and 6 months postoperatively (p &lt; 0.05).ConclusionCompared with HP and LP alone, LPSB yields better clinical outcomes and lower complication rates in the treatment of Neer type IIb distal clavicle fractures.
Exploring the Potential of White-Rot Fungi Exudates on the Amelioration of Salinized Soils
Authors: Borges João , Cardoso Paulo , Lopes Isabel , Figueira Etelvina , Venâncio Cátia 
Published: February 2023

Soil salinization has a major impact on crop revenue, which may be counteracted by harnessing the microbiota that the soil itself harbors. This study aimed to explore the application of fungi exudates (Trametes versicolor and Pleurotus sajor caju) on the potential relief of salt stress in the performance of Lens culinaris in two different soils (a silvopastoral agroforestry soil and LUFA 2.2). Three salinity levels (8, 16, and 26 mS·cm−1) and three levels of each fungal exudate (1%, 6%, and 12%) were evaluated in a 96-h cross-design experiment. Seed germination was checked daily, and after 96-h, seedling radicle and hypocotyl were measured, along with fresh and dry weights and soil phosphatase activity. The sole application of exudates from neither fungus affected the germination and seedling development of L. culinaris. Salinity alone induced a dose-effect response in all L. culinaris tested endpoints, as expected because conductivities above 8 mS·cm−1 are known to be detrimental for many crop species. Application of exudates to salinized soils improved germination rates at 16 and 26 mS·cm−1 compared to the single respective salinity treatment alone, but mainly in assays carried out in natural soil. In addition, under the same conditions (26 mS·cm−1 and all fungi %), there was an improvement in natural soil acid phosphatase activity. The application of rot fungi exudates demonstrates potential in what might prove to be a sustainable measure to reclaim salinized soils and improve crop productivity, which is consistent with current soil protection policies.
Plant-Based Copper Oxide Nanoparticles; Biosynthesis, Characterization, Antibacterial Activity, Tanning Wastewater Treatment, and Heavy Metals Sorption
Authors: Eid Ahmed M. , Fouda Amr , Hassan Saad El-Din , Hamza Mohammed F. , Alharbi Nada K. , Elkelish Amr , Alharthi Afaf , Salem Waheed M. 
Published: February 2023

Herein, the aqueous extract of Portulaca oleracea has been used as a safe, cheap, eco-friendly, and applicable scale-up method to bio-fabricate copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs). The character of CuO-NPs were determined using UV-vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Energy dispersive X-ray(EDX), Dynamic light scattering (DLS), and zeta potential. Spherical and crystalline CuO-NPs with a size range of 5–30 nm at a maximum surface plasmon resonance of 275 nm were successfully fabricated. The main components of the green-synthesized particles were Cu and O with weight percentages of 49.92 and 28.45%, respectively. A Zeta-potential value of −24.6 mV was recorded for CuO-NPs, indicating their high stability. The plant-based CuO-NPs showed promising antimicrobial and catalytic activity in a dose-dependent manner. Results showed that the synthesized CuO-NPs had the efficacy to inhibit the growth of pathogens Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans with low MIC values in the ranges of 6.25–25 µg/mL. The highest decolorization percentages of tanning wastewater were attained under sunlight irradiation conditions at a concentration of 2.0 mg/mL after 200 min with percentages of 88.6 ± 1.5% compared to those which were recorded under dark conditions (70.3 ± 1.2%). The physicochemical parameters of tanning wastewater including total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD), and conductivity under optimum conditions were significantly decreased with percentages of 95.2, 86.7, 91.4, 87.2, and 97.2%, respectively. Interestingly, the heavy metals including cobalt (Co), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd), and chromium (Cr (VI)) decreased with percentages of 73.2, 80.8, 72.4, 64.4, and 91.4%, respectively, after treatment of tanning wastewater with CuO-NPs under optimum conditions. Overall, the plant-synthesized CuO-NPs that have antimicrobial and catalytic activities are considered a promising nano-catalyst and environmentally beneficial to wastewater treatment.
Nanostructure, Plastic Deformation, and Influence of Strain Rate Concerning Ni/Al2O3 Interface System Using a Molecular Dynamic Study (LAMMPS)
Authors: Fu Xueqiong 
Published: February 2023

The plastic deformation mechanisms of Ni/Al2O3 interface systems under tensile loading at high strain rates were investigated by the classical molecular dynamics (MD) method. A Rahman–Stillinger–Lemberg potential was used for modeling the interaction between Ni and Al atoms and between Ni and O atoms at the interface. To explore the dislocation nucleation and propagation mechanisms during interface tensile failure, two kinds of interface structures corresponding to the terminating Ni layer as buckling layer (Type I) and transition layer (Type II) were established. The fracture behaviors show a strong dependence on interface structure. For Type I interface samples, the formation of Lomer–Cottrell locks in metal causes strain hardening; for Type II interface samples, the yield strength is 40% higher than that of Type I due to more stable Ni-O bonds at the interface. At strain rates higher than 1×109 s−1, the formation of L-C locks in metal is suppressed (Type I), and the formation of Shockley dislocations at the interface is delayed (Type II). The present work provides the direct observation of nucleation, motion, and reaction of dislocations associated with the complex interface dislocation structures of Ni/Al2O3 interfaces and can help researchers better understand the deformation mechanisms of this interface at extreme conditions.
The In Vitro Anticoccidial Activity of Some Herbal Extracts against Eimeria spp. Oocysts Isolated from Piglets
Authors: Bǎieş Mihai-Horia , Györke Adriana , Cotuţiu Vlad-Dan , Boros Zsolt , Cozma-Petruț Anamaria , Filip Lorena , Vlase Laurian , Vlase Ana-Maria , Crişan Gianina , Spînu Marina , Cozma Vasile 
Published: February 2023

Coccidiosis in pigs seldom results in important economic losses. However, it can influence growth rates in weaners and it is an important hygiene indicator in swine farms. Certain herbs, along with their extracts, have been used over the course of history in traditional medicine. The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro anticoccidial effects of Allium sativum L. (garlic), Artemisia absinthium L. (wormwood), Coriandrum sativum L. (coriander), Cucurbita pepo L. (pumpkin), Satureja hortensis L. (summer savory), and Calendula officinalis L. (marigold) against Eimeria suis and Eimeria debliecki oocysts. The stock solution of oocysts (58% E. suis + 42% E. debliecki) was incubated for three days, before adding the tested solutions. The unsporulated Eimeria spp. oocysts were then placed in a 3 mL well plate and incubated for 96 h at 27 °C, in a suspension containing serial dilutions of alcoholic plant extracts (5%, 2.5%, 1.25%, 0.625%, and 0.312%). The percentage of sporulated and destroyed oocysts was recorded every 24 h for 96 h. All extracts had a good in vitro anticoccidial effect against oocysts of Eimeria spp. compared with the control groups. Oocyst sporulation was significantly (p = 0.05) inhibited by the 5% marigold extract (3.6% sporulated oocysts). The same extract had the highest lytic effect on oocysts (65.2% destroyed oocysts). Our results prove that the most effective alcoholic plant extract is the marigold extract, followed, in order of efficiency, by the wormwood, coriander, garlic, pumpkin, and summer savory extracts. This study represents a preliminary contribution for establishing a new generation of natural disinfectants aimed at destroying Eimeria oocysts in the context of swine contamination.
Taxonomic Advances from Fungal Flora Associated with Ferns and Fern-like Hosts in Northern Thailand
Authors: Seifollahi Elaheh , de Farias Antonio Roberto Gomes , Jayawardena Ruvishika Shehali , Hyde Kevin D. 
Published: February 2023

Ferns are one of the most significant plant groupings that comprise a substantial proportion of the plant flora due to the fact of their great diversity, especially in tropical areas. The biodiversity of fungi associated with ferns and fern-like hosts has also received little attention in studies. Plant samples were collected from diseased and dead plants of ten fern or fern-like species from Chiang Rai in northern Thailand. Forty-one isolates were selected from the obtained isolates for molecular and morphological analysis, with a focus on pathogenic fungal genera and consideration of the diversity in host and geographical location. Twenty-six species belonging to seven genera (Colletotrichum, Curvularia, Diaporthe, Fusarium, Lasiodiplodia, Neopestalotiopsis, and Pestalotiopsis) in six families were identified. Thirty new hosts, eight new geographical hosts, and one new species, Colletotrichum polypodialium, are described. Nepestalotiopsis phangngaensis, N. pandancola, Diaporthe tectonendophytica, D. chiangraiensis, and D. delonicis were isolated for the first time from leaf spots. Additionally, new reservoirs and geographical locations for species previously isolated from leaf spots or whose pathogenicity was established were found. However, more studies are necessary to prove the pathogenicity of the fungi isolated from the leaf spots and to identify the fungi associated with other species of ferns.
PENERAPAN KONSEP TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE PADA USAHA AYAM POTONG UD. FIRMAN DI MAROS SULAWESI SELATAN
Authors: Basar Nur Fatwa , Hamzah Fajri , Aisyah Nur 
Published: February 2023

Penerapan konsep triple bottom line seringkali menjadi acuan bagi perusahaan untuk melihat kinerja berdasarkan kondisi sekitar perusahaan. UD. Firman yang bergerak pada usaha peternakan ayam potong berusaha menerapkan hal tersebut agar dapat menilai dampak yang dihasilakan dari kinerja perusahaan tersebut. Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penerapan konsep triple bottom line pada pengusaha ayam potong UD. Firman. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah data kualitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan ialah data primer. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah metode analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilakukan oleh peneliti dengan menggunakan indikator-indikator yang ada,diaman hal tersebut menyatakan bahwa UD. Firman sepenuhnya belum menerapkan konsep triple bottom line dalam usahanya. Pada aspek People, UD Firman telah menjalin hubungan yang baik kesemua pekerja maupun masyarakat sekitar namun belum cukup mampu berkontribusi besar dalam membantu masyarakat seperti memberikan bantuan berupa santunan pendidikan dan lain-lain, pada aspek planet, selain memperhatikan keuntungan yang akan diperoleh UD. Firman juga telah mengupayakan langkah untuk mencegah terjadinya pencemaran lingkungan yang diakibatkan oleh kotoran ternak. Pada aspek profit adanya penyerapan tenaga kerja untuk masyarakat sekitar ternak pemotongan ayam.
MODERN MANAGEMENT COLLEGE MELALUI PENDEKATAN BALANCE SCORECARD UPAYA MENERAPKAN KINERJA PADA UNIVERSITAS LANCANG KUNING
Authors: Hardi Hardi , Siregar Inova Fitri , Rasyad Rinayanti , Onasis Dini 
Published: February 2023

Dirjen Tinggi (Kemenristekdikti) memberikan pengarahan kepada setiap perguruan tinggi baik itu perguruan tinggi negeri maupun swasta untuk menyajikan informasi kinerja yang bertujuan untuk mengukur evaluasi mutu suatu perguruan tinggi masing-masing. Permasalahan yang muncul pada saat ini adalah kinerja perguruan tinggi yang hanya sebatas informasi saja. belum lengkap , artinya penyajian dan pelaporan akan informasi kinerja sebatas informasi visi dan misi , yang diharapkan pemerintah agar setiap perguruan tinggi mampu memberikan informasi yang transparan , akuntabel , bertanggungjawab , berintegritas dan amanah , sehingga tercapainya cita - cita . tata kelola yang baik yang ada di perguruan tinggi. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif dimana melihat hasil kuesioner yang diberikan kepada responden perusahaan yang tergabung dalam peruasahaan kecil dan menengah . Statistika deskriptif ini adalah metode yang berkaitan dengan pengumpulan , peringkasan , dan penyajian suatu data sehingga dapat memberikan informasi yang berguna serta menyusunnya menjadi suatu bentuk yang siap untuk dianalisis. Dengan kata lain, statistika deskriptif ini adalah tahap yang membicarakan tentang penggambaran dan termasuk penyajian data. Implementasi dan evaluasi Universitas Lancang Kuning dilakukan setiap tahun, dengan pengukuran berbagai komponen pada aspek keuangan, aspek kemahasiswaan, internal bisnis, serta pembelajaran dan pengembangan. Hal itu dilakukan bertujuan untuk membentuk supervisi dosen dan PNS Universitas Lancang Kuning
DAMPAK PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN PRODUK PERBANKAN SYARIAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Novianti Serly , Zaharman Zaharman , Arini Arini 
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada perbankan syariah yang ada di Indonesia. Adapun yang akan diteliti yaitu perkembangan produk perbankan syariah di Indonesia pada masa pandemi covid-19 bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana perkembangan produk perbankan syariah dari masa ke masa. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Analisis data dilakukan secara induktif. Artinya pengambilan kesimpulan bertolak dari fakta-fakta khusus yang di peroleh di lapangan dan bukan dari teori tertentu. Teknik Pengumpulan Data dengan Dokumen. Pada tahun 2020, dilakukan Pengembangan Model Bisnis Pembiayaan pada Value Chain Industri. akad salam sebagai alternatif produk penyaluran dana perbankan syariah. Bahwa tujuan prioritas dari pengembangan akad salam adalah diferensiasi model bisnis bank syariah dan kontribusinya dalam pengembangan halal value chain.