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Quality of life after tongue cancer treatment and its influencing factors: A cross‐sectional study of Japanese patients
Authors: Sasahara Hisako , Kurawaki Yuko , Uchida Kenichiro , Matsumura Tatsushi , Shigeishi Hideo , Hayashido Yasutaka , Toratani Shigeaki , Iida Seiji , Mishima Katsuaki , Ohta Kouji , Sugiyama Masaru 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAimThe post‐treatment quality of life (QOL) of patients with cancer has become an important issue owing to significant improvements in the outcomes of cancer treatment. The oral cavity has not only life‐sustaining functions but also important social functions, including talking. Thus, many reports have assessed the post‐treatment QOL of patients with oral cancer. However, the sample sizes in most studies were insufficient to control for potential confounding variables. Additionally, previous studies have indicated that racial/ethnic differences may be associated with health‐related QOL. Thus, this study aimed to clarify factors influencing post‐treatment QOL using multiple regression analysis in a large number of Japanese patients with tongue cancer.MethodsIn total, 106 patients with tongue cancer were recruited from the oral surgery departments of three university hospitals sharing a common treatment plan for tongue cancer. QOL was evaluated using the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire, and depressive tendencies were assessed using the Self‐rating Depression Scale (SDS).ResultsNeck dissection was most widely associated with physical and socio‐emotional QOL. Reconstruction, radiotherapy, and higher T‐stage and SDS scores were the second most widely associated factors with QOL. Interestingly, a higher SDS score was negatively related only to socio‐emotional factors. Furthermore, only SDS scores were associated with the general QOL.ConclusionThis study suggested that the physical and socio‐emotional QOL was widely affected by neck dissection, reconstruction, radiotherapy, T‐stage, and SDS scores, whereas the general QOL was affected only by SDS scores. These findings should be considered when treating patients with oral cancer.
Meaning and purpose in life, happiness, and life satisfaction in cancer: Systematic review with meta‐analysis
Authors: Martinez‐Calderon Javier , García‐Muñoz Cristina , Heredia‐Rizo Alberto Marcos , Cano‐García Francisco Javier 
Published: April 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo summarize current evidence on the potential cross‐sectional and longitudinal association between meaning or purpose in life and subjective happiness or life satisfaction among cancer patients.MethodsA systematic review with meta‐analysis and meta‐regression was conducted. CINAHL (via EBSCOhost), Embase, PubMed, and PsycINFO (via ProQuest) were searched from inception to 31 December 2022. In addition, manual searches were performed. The risk of bias in cross‐sectional and longitudinal studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Checklist for Analytical Cross‐Sectional Studies and the Quality in Prognosis Studies tool, respectively. Certainty in the evidence was judged using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations approach. Meta‐regressions and sensitivity analyses were performed to explore potential sources of heterogeneity.ResultsWe included 13 cross‐sectional studies, comprising 12 different samples, and a longitudinal study. A total of 4968 individuals with cancer were interviewed across included studies. Certainty in the evidence was judged as very low for all outcomes, which was associated to serious concerns on risk of bias and imprecision of the results, and very serious concerns on indirectness of evidence. The assessed studies showed a marked heterogeneity in terms of participants' clinical (i.e., disease stage) and sociodemographic factors. A lack of reporting of these clinical and sociodemographic aspects were also evident among included studies.ConclusionsThe wide number of methodological flaws detected in this systematic review preclude to make any clinical recommendation. More rigorous high‐quality observational studies should guide future research on this topic.
Nanoscale Channel Gate‐Tunable Diodes Obtained by Asymmetric Contact and Adhesion Lithography on Fluoropolymers
Authors: Kim Minseo , Kim Seongjae , Yoo Hocheon 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAdhesion lithography offers to fabrication of coplanar asymmetric nanogap electrodes with a low‐cost and facile process. In this study, a gate‐tunable diode with coplanar asymmetric nanogap is fabricated using adhesion lithography. A fluoropolymer material is introduced to the adhesion lithography process to ensure a manufacturing patterning process yield as high as 96.7%. The asymmetric electrodes formed a built‐in potential, leading to rectifying behavior. The coplanar electrode structure allowed the use of a gate electrode in vertical contact with the channel, resulting in gate‐tunable diode characteristics. The nanoscale channel induced a high current density (3.38 × 10−7 A∙cm−1), providing a high rectification ratio (1.67 × 105 A∙A−1). This rectifier diode is confirmed to operate with pulsed input signals and suggests the gate‐tunability of nanogap diodes.
Facile and Affordable Design of MXene‐Co3O4‐Based Nanocomposites for Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide in Cancer Cells: Toward Portable Tool for Cancer Management
Authors: Singh Sima , Numan Arshid , Khalid Mohammad , Bello Ivana , Panza Elisabetta , Cinti Stefano 
Published: April 2023

AbstractHydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a primary reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can act as a chemical signal in developing and progressing serious and life‐threatening diseases like cancer. Due to the stressful nature of H2O2, there is an urgent need to develop sensitive analytical approaches to be applied to various biological matrices. Herein, a portable point‐of‐care electrochemical system based on MXene‐Co3O4 nanocomposites to detect H2O2 in different cancer cell‐lines is presented. The developed sensor is affordable, disposable, and highly selective for H2O2 detection. This approach achieves a dynamic linear range of 75 µm with a LOD of 0.5 µm and a LOQ of 1.6 µm. To improve the practical application, the level of ROS is evaluated both in cancer cell lines MDA‐MB‐231 and DU145, respectively, to breast and prostate cancers, and in healthy HaCat cells. Moreover, the same cancer cells are treated with transforming growth factor‐β1, and MXene‐Co3O4 modified strip is capable to monitorROS variation. The results are satisfactory compared with the cellular ROS fluorescent assay based on DCFH/DCFH‐DA. These results open new perspectives for real‐time monitoring of cancer progression and the efficacy of the therapy.
“Welcome to the Club”: Palestinian-Israeli Teachers in Bilingual Integrated and in Hebrew Speaking Schools
Authors: Jayusi Wurud , Bekerman Zvi 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis chapter contributes to a better understanding of how minority teachers in majority schools experience their work and how their participation in such educational contexts helps shape their sense of ethno-cultural belonging and their sense of self-efficacy. Through comparative work, we gain insights into the context-specific conditions which might help support or undermine minority teachers’ inclusion. To do this we compared the reported experiences of Palestinian Israeli teachers working in two somewhat different educational contexts; the Hebrew speaking schools which serve the regular Israeli Jewish population and the bilingual integrated schools which offer the opportunity for the two populations to study under one roof in a society in which schools are mostly segregated. Both these educational contexts include Palestinian Israeli teachers in their faculty. Our findings point mostly at similarities in the way these teachers experience their work at the schools but also some notable differences have been exposed. Both groups of teachers’ express satisfaction regarding their work at the Hebrew speaking and the bilingual integrated schools. They are satisfied with their work and feel they belong to a very special ‘club’ a metaphor that affords them a strong and positive positioning within the school context.
Ethiopian Origin Teachers in Israel: Prejudices, Pedagogical Expectations and the Pygmalion Effect in the Shadow of the COVID-19
Authors: Gutman Mary 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThe present study focuses on that unique positioning of Ethiopian origin teachers in Israeli schools, with the aim of examining COVID-19 as an extreme situation in which unique characteristics of minority-majority relations in the education system may be revealed and intensified. Interviews with seven teachers of Ethiopian origin during the early years of their careers indicated two specific phenomena that they faced during the period of closure in the education system. These phenomena related to prejudices and low expectations regarding their pedagogical abilities relevant to COVID-19. The findings raise two tensions encountered regularly by Ethiopian origin teachers during this period. The methodology employed the conceptual framework of ‘agility’ – a term that reflects the teacher’s ability to exercise discretionary flexibility and demonstrate the required access to students in socially distanced conditions. The first tension relates to the relationship between the interviewees’ culture and that of the students, with emphasis on the students’ low expectations of the interviewees’ abilities as distance teachers. The second tension discussed in the findings relates to the organizational culture and school management. Additionally in this context, the interviewees felt that low expectations prevailed regarding their ability to establish innovative technological conditions and develop professionally in accordance with the requirements of this challenging period within the education system. The evidence is discussed in the context of the Pygmalion effect.
Minority Status, Majority Benefits: Stories of Minority Teachers in U.S and What They Bring to the Classroom
Authors: Manzoor Atifa 
Published: April 2023

AbstractWith more emphasis placed on culturally responsive teaching, the field has become aware of recognizing the cultural capital students bring into the classroom but what about the teacher? This study closely examined the “lived stories” of three minority women seeking to answer the question: How does their cultural identity influence their teaching in regards to classroom curriculum, environment and relationships with students? With three participants, the researcher included, the main method of research was narrative inquiry, using interviews to gain insight on their background, teaching, and experiences with culture in the classroom. In addition to interviews, journals were employed to evidence researcher experiences. After a clean transcription, all data was then coded to reveal major themes. After researching the cultural identity of minority teachers, there was an awareness of their culture influencing their classroom. Major themes to emerge from the data were: minority teachers as role models and culturally responsive teaching. Although not obvious to participants but only through reflection, minority teachers had something more to offer students. They provided a unique perspective to which some students might relate. With an ever-changing demographic, it is advantageous to have diversity among educators that mirrors that of the student population.
Role of Recycling Towards a Sustainable Business Model: A Perspective on Industrial Assets
Authors: Wörner Daniel , Friedli Thomas 
Published: April 2023

AbstractEquipment manufacturers (EMs) exhibit unsustainable operating patterns in linear production models by depleting finite materials. In this context, future business environments in industrial markets shift fundamentally and form a new sustainability paradigm stimulated by key drivers, e.g., end customer behavior. Considering the market shift, this research explores an overview of prerequisites in the transition toward a sustainable business model in industrial markets. Prior research exhibited product life cycle extensions for industrial assets facilitated by the most common R-principles “reuse”, “remanufacture”, and “recycle”. Leaning on previous research, recycling is instrumentalized for some materials, e.g., polyethylene terephthalate (PET). For industrial assets, manufactured products, such implementation efforts for EMs fall short. Investigating the shortage, this study (1) scrutinizes the role of recycling in the transition towards a sustainable business model, (2) identifies appropriate characteristics of industrial assets facilitating recycling, and (3) evaluates parameters to operationalize a recycling value chain (RVC). In a practice-based project, involving a Swiss-based equipment manufacturing company, mixed methods are applied. The results propose key drivers and characteristics facilitating recycling efforts of industrial assets and parameters fostering an RVC. Future research should increase the number of sample EMs and scrutinize the role of various RVC actors to exceed present limitations.
Sustainability Impacts of Global Used Clothing Trade and Its Supply Chain
Authors: Dissanayake Kanchana , Pal Rudrajeet 
Published: April 2023

AbstractGlobal trade of used clothing, which comprises a series of activities that connect the Global North to the Global South, has grown substantially over the years. This paper analyses the trade data of the export/import trade of used clothing to provide an overview of global trade statistics and explores the sustainability impact of the used clothing trade. Both qualitative and quantitative secondary data were employed in the study. Analysis of export data revealed a declining trend, which may be attributed to the import bans of used clothing and new cheap imports from Asia. While the United States is constantly being the top exporter, and Pakistan is the top importer, the value of exports grew the fastest in China during the last decade. Analysis of sustainability impacts revealed both positive and negative facts. Used clothing markets support thousands of livelihoods and provide affordable clothing for those who live in poverty; however, the fast fashion phenomenon is threatening this important trade. Therefore, this study urges an investigation of alternative business models to reutilize clothing waste. Remanufacturing and recycling-based business models, when implemented in the Global South, could provide viable solutions to reutilize excess clothing while enhancing the sustainability benefits. Developing collaborative relationships among the stakeholders of the used clothing supply chain is immensely necessary to implement such disruptive business models and to capture values along the supply chain.
Combining Research-, Project-, and Case-Based Learning in Higher Manufacturing Engineering Education
Authors: van Erp Tim 
Published: April 2023

AbstractResearch in higher manufacturing engineering education must continuously adapt to current and future challenges manufacturing companies are facing. Young engineering students must learn how to design, manage, and implement complex innovation projects. For this purpose, a teaching framework for combining research-, project-, and case-based learning is presented. A proof-of-concept discusses the design, implementation, and evaluation of a master’s course at the University of Southern Denmark while following the teaching framework. The evaluation of the students’ learning outcomes demonstrates the basic efficacy of the framework. A self-assessment by the students showed a sufficient increase in skills and competencies. The proposed teaching framework can contribute to realizing the Humboldtian idea of integrating research and teaching at universities.
New Insights into the Polymer Coating of Mild Steel Using Activated Orange Juice Functionalized Rice Husk Nanoparticles
Authors: Aigbodion V. S. , Ozor P. A. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractNovel insights in the development of polymer coating of mild steel using functionalization of rice husk ash nanoparticles by activated orange juice were investigated. For the potentiostat/galvanostat corrosion performance of the coated materials, 5 wt% potassium sulfate (K2SO4(aq), 5 wt% sodium chloride (NaCl(aq), and 1 M sulfuric acid (H2SO4(aq) were used. 78.81, 71.86, and 55.11% corrosion resistance of the samples of K2SO4, H2SO4, and NaCl. It was concluded that orange juice was able to enhance the dispersion of RHnp in the epoxy coating. The presence of citrate ions in the orange juice acts as a stabilizer and reducing agent, which was attributed to the fine grain size and good corrosion resistance of the composite coating. The work has established that rice husk ash nanoparticles by activated orange juice can be used in the development of composites coating mild steel.
Design of a Sustainable Rescue and First Aid Drone-Based System for Passenger Car Occupants
Authors: Moyo Marvellous , Mushiri Tawanda , Noorbhai Habib 
Published: April 2023

AbstractMedical emergencies transpire in passenger cars where most victims fail to access immediate medical assistance bringing about worsening of their health or death. Incorporation of rescue and first aid drone-based systems in Emergency Medical Services has been proposed. The objectives being improving response time of Emergency Medical Services, assessing the victim’s health, assisting in administration of first aid, real time live feed of victim’s vitals to the responders and mainly to outline how sustainability in healthcare can be achieved through adaptation of the proposed system. The key features of the first aid drone-based system include: a compact, architecture, aerodynamically optimized architecture and high strength to weight ratio. Solid Works has been used for modelling and simulation of the proposed system. Results showed that the maximum stress (295MPa) experienced in the link is less than the yield strength of carbon fiber (1000MPa), therefore, the design is safe. Findings also showed that, the proposed system can help to further bridge the gap between technology and healthcare, hence making the current healthcare system more relevant in future. Recommendations have been made on improving the software design of the system. Further studies on the design of quadcopters with high range, payload, endurance and speed has been proposed. Overall, the research focused on how robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Internet of Things (Industry 4.0) can been used to improve Emergency Medical Services response to health emergencies.
Requirements for the Development of a Performance Management System with Consideration of Unforeseeable Business Process Variants
Authors: Teng Yu-Min , Ay Sila , Iyer Rishabh , Scholz Julia-Anne 
Published: April 2023

AbstractSupply chain issues arising from market turbulences force companies to find new solutions in the short term. Hence, deviations from the ideally designed business processes are inevitable, especially during production planning and control. These deviations result in unforeseen process variants. In addition, process steps of those process variants are often not completely conducted with IT systems and are therefore difficult to trace. Another underlying problem lies in the bias of performance measurement of process variants because each variant aligns with different goals and framework conditions. For these and other reasons, the performance management of process variants presents a challenge. To overcome this challenge, a serious game is being further developed in a research project. The goal is to provide trainings for performance management in a turbulent business environment with the serious game. It simulates the business processes and supply chain issues of a drilling machine manufacturer and serves as a use case for the research presented in this paper. The challenges associated with the performance management of unforeseeable business process variants are derived from the use case. A gap analysis is conducted between the challenges and existing requirements for the development of performance management systems. Based on this, adjustments are proposed to existing requirements and new requirements are being developed.
Influence of Additivation of Bio-Based Lubricants on Sprayability and Solubility for Cryogenic Minimum Quantity Lubrication
Authors: Meier Trixi , Lermer Michael , Gross Daniel , Hanenkamp Nico 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThe development of innovative cooling lubrication strategies is significantly driven by the need to machine materials resistant to high temperatures while taking into account both ecological and economic aspects. Cryogenic minimum quantity lubrication (CMQL) represents a compromise satisfying both efficiency and sustainability in the manufacturing process. A minimal amount of oil is added to the cryogenic medium carbon dioxide (CO2) to ensure both cooling and lubrication during tool engagement. In this context, vegetable oils, so-called triglycerides, can be used with respect to the cooling lubrication concept. The aim of this paper is to analyze various bio-based oils with regard to their solubility, spraying and flow behavior and to investigate the influence of additives on the performance. During the lubrication tests, the additives have shown no influence on the lubricating effects. Thus the chemical properties of the base oils primarily influence the properties with regard to solubility and spray behavior. Finally, the collected results were correlated with machining tests showing only a limited correlation with the aforementioned lubrication tests.
5S Implementation to Minimize Waste in Bread Production Process (Case Study: Madani Bakery)
Authors: Putri Nilda Tri , Fatrias Dicky , Simbolon Santa Rosa Roberta 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis paper aimed to implement the 5S concept at Madani Bakery by using PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, and Action) to reduce waste. The problems found in the bread industry have not implemented 5S so that there is waste during production activities. The method that can be used to overcome these problems is to apply 5S and PDCA so that they can make continuous improvements. The initial data used is the result of observing the initial conditions before implementing 5S and then determining Plan, Do, Check, and Action (PDCA). Based on observations at Madani bakery, two types of waste were found, namely unnecessary motion and transportation. Madani Bakery has not yet fully implemented 5S, there is still dust, items are in random condition, and there are still unused items at the work station. 5S deployments are designed to improve workstations and reduce unnecessary waste movement and transportation. The limitation of this research is that the application of 5S is carried out according to the conditions of the production area at Madani Bakery. This research can be useful for Madani Bakery to create a comfortable work environment and reduce working time caused by waste during production activities. This research is expected to help Madani Bakery to implement 5S so that it becomes a work culture to reduce waste. Repairs to work stations at Madani Bakery can be used in other industries in implementing 5S and creating a work culture. Working time was cut to 784.34 min, and waste was cut to 11.773 min.