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The effects of velocity-based versus percentage-based resistance training on athletic performances in sport-collegiate female basketball players
Authors: Zhang Mingyang , Liang Xingyue , Huang Weifeng , Ding Shicong , Li Guoxing , Zhang Wei , Li Chao , Zhou Yanfeng , Sun Jian , Li Duanying 
Published: January 2023

Introduction:The study compared the effects of 6-week (2 sessions/week) velocity-based resistance training (VBRT) and percentage-based resistance training (PBRT) on athletic performance in Sport-College female basketball players.Methods:Fifteen participants were assigned to the VBRT (n= 8) or PBRT (n= 7) groups. The load in VBRT group were determined through the sessional target velocity and velocity loss monitoring, whereas PBRT group used a fixed-load based on percentage of 1-repetition maximum (1RM). Both groups completed intervention that involved the free weight back squat and bench press using the same relative load (linear periodization from 65% to 95% 1RM). Training loads data was continuously recorded. Measurements at baseline (T0) and post-training (T2) included 1RM, countermovement-jump (CMJ), squat-jump (SJ), eccentric-utilization-ratio (EUR), drop-jump height and reactive-strength-index (DJ, DJ-RSI), plyometric-push-up (PPU), 505 change-of-direction (COD), 10-m、20-m sprint (T-10、T-20), 17 × 15 m drill-lines (17-drill), Hexagon agility, and functional movement screen (FMS). A mid-term (T1) assessment was included to investigate the short-term effects of both methods and the fluctuation of personalized 1RM.Results:No between-group differences were observed at T0 for descriptive variables (p&gt; 0.05). Both groups showed significant improvement in strength gains for back squat and bench press, but VBRT showedlikelyto very likelyfavorable improvements in CMJ, SJ, EUR, DJ-RSI, Hexagon and COD among athletic performance. The VBRT showedlikelytovery likelyimprovements in 17-drill and DJ, while PBRT showeduncleareffects. The lifted weights adjusted by VBRT method were higher than prescribed by PBRT (p&lt; 0.05) for the same subjects.Conclusion:Compared with fixed-load PBRT, VBRT enhanced power and athletic performance despite similar strength gains. VBRT can be regarded as a more functional resistance-training method under linear periodization.
Influences of (in)congruences in psychological entitlement and felt obligation on ethical behavior
Authors: Chen Qin , Shen Yifei , Zhang Li , Zhang Zhenduo , Zheng Junwei , Xiu Jing 
Published: January 2023

IntroductionPsychological entitlement and felt obligation are two correlated but distinctive conceptions. Prior studies have mainly explored their influences on employees' (un)ethical behavior, respectively. Recently, several studies suggest the interactive impacts of psychological entitlement with felt obligation on individual behavioral choices. In consistency with these studies, the present study focuses on the influences of (in)congruences in psychological entitlement and felt obligation on employees' (un)ethical behavior.MethodsA two-wave multi-source questionnaire survey is conducted to collect 202 matched questionnaires from full-time Chinese workers. The polynomial regression with response surface analysis is employed to test hypotheses.ResultsThe results indicate that: (1) employees have higher levels of work engagement and helping behavior but lower levels of unethical behavior when their psychological entitlement and felt obligation are balanced at higher levels rather than lower levels; (2) employees have higher levels of work engagement and helping behavior but lower levels of unethical behavior when they have higher levels of felt obligation but lower levels of psychological entitlement compared to those having lower levels of felt obligation but higher levels of psychological entitlement; and (3) work engagement mediates the relationship between (in)congruences in psychological entitlement and felt obligation and employees' helping behavior and unethical behavior.DiscussionThis study provides a novel insight into the interactive influences of (in)congruence in psychological entitlement and felt obligation on employees' ethical behavioral choices.
The impact of stigma on mental health and quality of life of infertile women: A systematic review
Authors: Xie Yue , Ren Yue , Niu Changmin , Zheng Ying , Yu Ping , Li Lin 
Published: January 2023

IntroductionThe stigma of not giving birth to children affects approximately 53. 08~64% of female infertility patients worldwide. This stigma not only causes harm to the mental health of these infertility patients, but also affects their quality of life, making them bear the adverse social consequences such as domestic violence, marriage breakdown, or even delay in receiving the treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to have a deep understanding of the patients' stigma and effective intervention in alleviating it.Aims/QuestionThis study aims to discuss and summarize the stigma in infertile women and its impact on patients, and to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical treatment and nursing intervention of disease stigma in infertile female patients.MethodsThe literature search used four English databases (Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science, and PubMed) and two Chinese databases (CNKI and Wanfang). The search time of the literature ranges from the establishment of the library to 2022, with no language restriction.ResultsThe review included 28 studies, with 20 cross-sectional studies and 8 qualitative studies. This study found that social support, living environment, education level, occupation, and fertility awareness were the major influencing factors of infertility stigma.ConclusionsInfertility stigma can bring heavy mental pressure and psychological burden to female infertility patients and affect their quality of life. Therefore, effective and targeted psychological interventions should be developed to reduce the patients' stigma and improve their quality of life.Implications for practiceHealthcare workers must develop targeted nursing interventions, provide professional counseling services to reduce the level of stigma in female infertility patients, alleviate fertility stress, and improve their quality of life.
Improving oral health of children in four Balkan countries: A qualitative study among health professionals
Authors: Karamehmedovic Enes , Petersen Poul Erik , Agdal Maren L. , Virtanen Jorma I. 
Published: January 2023

Data from the WHO show that the oral health situation for children in the Balkan region of Europe is poor. This study aims to identify obstacles that prevent the implementation of an effective oral health program for children in the Balkan area. The study investigates the challenges that people encounter in increasing awareness, attending to dental care, and complying with examinations.MethodsThis qualitative study targeted experts in preventive dentistry and oral health promotion in four countries in the Balkan region. Purposive sampling was used to recruit the participants. Data were collected in 2021 using individual in-depth interviews with participants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia. The study applied the thematic analysis method.ResultsThe experts reported four main challenges that hindered the implementation of a prevention program and regular patient attendance: (1) lack of knowledge, (2) the exclusion of oral health from overall health, (3) organization of services, and (4) skepticism of fluoride. The participants identified knowledge gaps among the general population, dental staff, and other health professionals regarding the prevention of oral diseases.ConclusionThe findings of this study may be used to promote and improve oral health among children in the identified areas and to benefit people in the region and elsewhere. This study sheds light on the existing barriers in a region where people lack information.
MagnEtophoretic Slider Assay (MeSA): A simple platform for point-of-care diagnostics
Authors: Call Zachary D. , Dolence Alli , Boes Jason , Henry Charles S. 
Published: January 2023

Infectious diseases account for millions of deaths each year. To reduce the number of infectious disease related deaths, diagnostic testing needs to be more accessible to patients in low-income countries as well as developed countries. Current diagnostic methods involve centralized laboratories, trained personnel, and are time-intensive, limiting translation to the point-of-care (POC). Microfluidic devices are a popular alternative for diagnostics due to reduced assay times, reduced sample volume, and lower cost. Microfluidic devices are small (&lt;10 cm) and can perform complex assays. Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) are a popular approach to help translate diagnostics to the POC but historically suffer from poor sensitivity when compared to established laboratory methods. Magnetically labeling analytes allows samples to be sorted resulting in improved sensitivity and specificity. Microfluidic magnetophoresis is the process of manipulating magnetic particles in a magnetic field and offers the ability to wash and concentrate a sample during flow. However, until recently, magnetophoresis has not been used in conjunction with µPADs because magnetophoresis requires complex and expensive instrumentation to control flow. Coupling magnetophoresis with µPADs enables pump-free flow control, simple operation, and low cost. Early magnetophoresis µPADs showed detection limits similar to traditional methods but higher than targets for clinical use. In this work, we demonstrate a novel, simple MagnEtophoretic Slider Assay (MeSA) that is free of any external instrumentation and offers a new platform for POC diagnostics. We demonstrate the assay’s capability through biotin competitive assays and a sandwich immunoassay for E. coli detection. The calculated limit of detection for E. coli was 1.62 × 103 Colony Forming Units per mL (CFU/ml). The work described is a novel and simple microfluidic platform that has potential for a wide range of future applications.
Nitrogen fertilizer driven nitrous and nitric oxide production is decoupled from microbial genetic potential in low carbon, semi-arid soil
Authors: McDonald Mark D. , Lewis Katie L. , DeLaune Paul B. , Hux Brian A. , Boutton Thomas W. , Gentry Terry J. 
Published: January 2023

IntroductionNitrous oxide (N2O) emission from soil is a major concern due to its contribution to global climate change and its function as a loss mechanism of plant-available nitrogen (N) from the soil. This is especially true in intensive agricultural soils with high rates of N fertilizer application such as those on the semi-arid Southern High Plains, USA.MethodsThis study examined emissions of N2O, pore-space concentrations of N2O and nitric oxide (NO), soil chemical properties, water content, and the genetic potential for N cycling five years after conservation system and N management implementation.ResultsFor these semi-arid soils with low N, carbon, and water contents, large soil N2O emissions (up to 8 mL N2O-N m-2 day-1) are directly related to the application of N fertilizer which overwhelms the N2O reducing capacity of the soil. When this fertilizer N is depleted, N2O flux is either low, non-existent, or net-negative and has been observed as early as mid-season for preplant applied N fertilizer (-0.1 mL N2O-N m-2 day-1). Soil pore-space gas concentrations (N2O and NO) remained relatively constant across the growing season (average N2O: 0.78 µL N2O L-1 soil air; NO: 3.3 µL NO L-1 soil air, indicating a base-level of N-cycle activity, but was not directly related to surface emissions of N2O which decreased across the growing season. In addition, genetic potential for N cycle activities increased across the growing season simultaneously with stagnant/reduced N cycle activity. This reflects the difficulty in relating genetic potential to in-situ activity in field research.ConclusionIt is likely that in a nutrient and carbon-poor soil, such as the semi-arid agricultural soil in this study, the microbial processes associated with N cycling are mostly limited by inorganic-N and less directly related to genetic potential at the time of sampling.
Integrative analysis of microRNA-320a-related genes in osteoarthritis cartilage
Authors: Peng Hao , Lin Haibin 
Published: January 2023

ObjectivesTo investigate microRNA-320a-related differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and pathways in osteoarthritis (OA) by bioinformatic analysis.MethodsThe target genes of microRNA-320a were searched and collected from MiRTarBase microRNA Targets dataset, the TargetScan Predicted Nonconserved microRNA Targets dataset and the TargetScan Predicted Conserved microRNA Targets dataset. OA-related microRNAs and OA-related target genes were collected from GeneCards databases. The pathway enrichment analysis of miRNAs ware performed by Funrich analysis tool. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis was obtained from Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery (DAVID). GeneMANIA and STRING are used for protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis. Module analysis was performed by Cytoscape.ResultsA total of 176 OA related miRNAs were searched and collected for enrichment analysis, and microRNA-320a was one of OA related miRNAs. Enrichment pathway and analysis of 1721 miRNA-320a-related target genes from MiRTarBase and TargetScan were performed using the online tools Metascape. And results shown that the biological processes were remarkably enriched in chromatin organization, cellular response to DNA damage stimuli, mRNA metabolic process, protein ubiquitination, and regulation of cell adhesion. And then we analysed miRNA-320a-targeted OA genes via KEGG, GO enrichment and PPI Network. Our results showed that miRNA-320a played a role in OA through FoxO signaling pathway, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, focal adhesion, MAPK signaling pathway, HIF-1 signaling pathway and cellular senescence. And we speculate that MAPK signaling pathway plays a key role in the effect of miRNA-320a on OA.ConclusionThis study implied microRNA-320a-related DEGs and dysregulated pathways in OA. The aim is to screen miRNA-320a-related genes and pathways in OA and, eventually, to improve the understanding of underlying mechanisms of miRNA-320a in OA.
Case report and literature review: Primary leiomyosarcoma of the bone in the trochanteric region of the femur
Authors: Wu Zhonghan , Cheng Li , Cao Qiliang , Ye Shuming , Yu Shuisheng , Sun Min , Jing Juehua 
Published: January 2023

BackgroundPrimary leiomyosarcoma of the bone (LMSB) is an extremely rare, invasive, and highly destructive primary osteosarcoma with limited treatment options and poor prognosis. Only a few case reports of LMSB have been described because of its rarity. Therefore, clinicians have a limited understanding of its diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, and the final diagnosis depends on histopathological findings. In this report, we describe a rare case of primary LMSB in the trochanteric region of the femur. Reporting this case may increase the dissemination and understanding of information regarding LMSB and provide a reference for the diagnosis and treatment of similar cases.Case presentationA 63-year-old woman presented with pain and limited movement of the left hip, which had lasted for 3 months, with no history of trauma or illness. Plain radiography and computed tomography revealed a solitary osteolytic lesion in the trochanteric area of the left femur with focal cortical destruction. Magnetic resonance imaging findings suggested invasion of the lesion into the bone cortex, forming a soft tissue mass, although no distant positive findings were observed on a whole-body bone scan. A bone tumor puncture biopsy was performed to obtain a final diagnosis, and histopathological evaluation revealed left femoral intertrochanteric leiomyosarcoma, classified as G1T2M0 and staged as IB (extracompartmental low-grade malignant) according to the Enneking staging system. Thus, we performed extensive debridement and left hip arthroplasty. Postoperative chemotherapy was administered, and the patient was followed up for 4 years. Four years later, the patient's left hip pain had resolved, joint activity was good, and no signs of recurrence or distant metastasis of the bone tumor were noted.ConclusionFor proximal femoral Enneking stage IB LMSB, extensive tumor resection combined with tumor prosthesis replacement may be an effective treatment method to prolong the patient's lifespan and to restore joint function.
Case Report: A report on the countermeasures after the rupture of the scalp venous indwelling needle catheter in 12 cases
Authors: Zhong Haiyan , Wang Mengze , Gui Yang , Yang Lei , Zhao Qianhao 
Published: January 2023

As a substitute for a scalp needle, the intravenous indwelling needle is easy to operate and easy to use. it is not only conducive to the rescue of critically ill children, improves nursing efficiency, but also avoids pain caused by repeated venipuncture. However, cases of indwelling needle catheter breaking and remaining in scalp vessels are rarely reported. This study collected 12 cases of scalp vein indwelling needle rupture and retention in scalp vessels in our center from January 2012 to January 2022. It was found that there were 7 males and 5 females, with an average age of 19.17 ± 8.96 months. The average length of the severed end was 15.00 ± 1.54 mm. In 8 cases, the catheter was broken during the haircut, and in 2 cases, the wall structure was damaged and broken after repeated folding of the catheter. In 2 cases, the children did not cooperate during extubation, the head twisted violently and the catheter was broken.5 cases tried to extract it by manipulation and hemostatic forceps, of which 4 cases were successful, and 1 case was successfully removed after the completion of three-dimensional computerized tomography (3D-CT) imaging positioning. The remaining 7 cases were removed by operation, and the success rate of the first operation was 100% in 4 cases who chose 3D-CT. The other 3 cases chose ordinary CT plain scan positioning, the success rate of the first operation was 66.6%, and one child was successfully removed after the second operation after the failure of the operation plus 3D-CT scan positioning. All the children were in stable condition after the operation and were discharged smoothly. When the broken catheter is relatively shallow and the scalp is not completely closed, we could choose the preliminary positioning of B-ultrasound or ordinary CT, and then try to remove it by manual squeezing combined with hemostatic forceps. However B-ultrasound and ordinary CT could not meet the requirements of accurate location, 3D-CT has a very important localization value for surgery, which can improve the success rate and help successfully remove the ruptured catheter.
Age and metabolic syndrome are associated with unsatisfactory improvement in nocturia after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
Authors: Lv Kaikai , Wu Yangyang , Huang Shuai , Luo Zhenjun , Lai Wenhui , Meng Qingyang , Xia Xinze , Lv Chao , Hao Xiaowei , Song Tao , Yuan Qing 
Published: January 2023

ObjectiveTo investigate the association between age, metabolic syndrome (MetS) and improvement in nocturia in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) receiving holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP).MethodsThe retrospective study was conducted on patients treated for BPH using HoLEP between January 2021 and May 2022. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) were measured before surgery and at 3 months postoperatively using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). The criteria of the Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) were adopted to diagnose the MetS. Unsatisfactory improvement in nocturia was defined as &lt;50% reduction in nocturia from baseline on the IPSS.ResultsOne hundred and seventy-five patients were eventually enrolled, with a median age of 69 years (IQR: 63/73). Unsatisfactory improvement in nocturia was reported in 95 patients (54%) after HoLEP. These patients were older (73; IQR: 67/79 vs. 66; IQR: 60/71, P &lt; 0.001) and more likely to present with higher postoperative total (6; IQR: 4/9 vs. 3; IQR:2/5, P &lt; 0.001), voiding (1; IQR: 0/3 vs. 1; IQR: 0/2, P = 0.017), and storage (4; IQR: 3/6 vs. 2; IQR: 1/4, P &lt; 0.001) IPSS when compared to patients with satisfactory improvement in nocturia. Overall, 63 of 175 (36%) patients were diagnosed with MetS and of these, 44 (70%) reported unsatisfactory improvement in nocturia (P = 0.002) after HoLEP. Multivariate analysis revealed that age (OR = 1.117, 95% CI: 1.068–1.169, P &lt; 0.001) and MetS (OR = 3.613, 95% CI: 1.727–7.562, P = 0.001) were independent risk factors for unsatisfactory improvement in nocturia after HoLEP.ConclusionOur findings suggest that increased age and MetS were associated with unsatisfactory improvement in nocturia in patients with BPH after HoLEP. Lifestyle management, including weight loss, may be of great importance in the improvement of nocturia.
The application of three-dimensional printed patient-specific drilling templates for expansive open-door laminoplasty: A single-center, prospective randomized controlled study
Authors: Huang Kangkang , Pan Xuelin , Wen Yuting , Wang Beiyu , Ding Chen , Wu Tingkui , Rong Xin , Liu Hao 
Published: January 2023

BackgroundThe choice of trough position in Expansive open-door laminoplasty (EOLP) mostly relied on bony landmarks and surgeons’ experience. The present study was to validate the efficacy of the three-dimensional (3D) printed patient-specific drilling templates with the function of locating and depth control for EOLP.Materials and MethodsA single-center, prospective randomized controlled study was conducted on the patients who underwent unilateral EOLP from August 2019 to December 2020. The 3D printed patient-specific drilling template was fabricated and used in the template group. All the EOLP were performed by a senior surgeon and a junior surgeon. The clinical outcomes and radiographic results were evaluated.ResultsA total of 37 patients who completed the 12-month follow-up were analyzed. The clinical outcomes were significantly improved after surgery in both groups (P &lt; 0.05). The visual analogue scale (VAS) scores were significantly lower in the template group at 12 months postoperatively (P &lt; 0.05). The anteroposterior diameter, Pavlov's ratio and Open angle were all higher in the template group than those in the control group at 3 days and 12 months postoperatively (P &lt; 0.05). The satisfaction of the trough position on both sides and incomplete fracture rate on the hinge side were higher in the template group based on the CT scans taken 3 days after surgery (P &lt; 0.05). To the junior surgeon, the satisfaction and the incomplete fracture rate were significantly higher in the template group compared with those in the control group (P &lt; 0.05).ConclusionThe application of 3D printed patient-specific drilling templates with the function of locating and depth control for EOLP could improve the outcome of neck pain relief and expand the decompression. It can also improve the satisfaction of the trough position on the open-door side and the hinge side and decrease the complete fracture rate on the hinge side, especially for the junior surgeon.