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Effectiveness of Quiz-Enhanced Videocasts for the Review of Foundational Sciences in the Podiatry Curriculum
Authors: Schmidt Martin , Wilson Wayne A. 
Published: July 2023

Background: Integrated medical curricula commonly require the review of foundational science concepts in the context of clinical applications. A detailed analysis of the Des Moines University second-year medical curricula revealed that such reviews, conducted as hours-long basic science lectures in second-year clinical systems courses, often create undesirable redundancy and can load the curriculum with excessively detailed content. We hypothesized that short, quiz-enhanced videocasts (QEVs) would allow a more focused and efficient review of foundational sciences than traditional lectures.
Methods: Five biochemistry lectures in the second year Des Moines University Doctor of Podiatric Medicine curriculum were reviewed for relevance and redundancy, shortened to 8- to 12-min QEVs and offered to students as an alternative to the respective hours-long lecture.
Results: Download data show that students chose content delivery by QEV as frequently as delivery of lectures, with QEV use peaking in the days immediately preceding the exam. Survey comments show that students appreciate the efficiency and flexibility of content delivery by QEV, particularly for focused exam preparation.
Conclusions: We conclude that the review of foundational concepts by means of short, interactive videocasts can reduce redundant and excessively detailed content from integrated curricula. Although the faculty effort for context review, content selection, and videocast production is higher than for the design of a traditional lecture, the end product offers students a much-appreciated opportunity for efficient, focused, and individualized learning.
An Appraisal of Using Opioids in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
Authors: Smith Robert G. 
Published: July 2023

Podiatric physicians have come to realize that opioid use disorder (OUD) is a public health crisis causing morbidity, mortality, lost productivity, and legal cost in the United States. Opioid analgesics are efficient first-line pain relievers for acute and chronic lower-extremity pain syndrome. Perioperative pain management strategies have been proposed using opioid stewardship, but there are few standardized protocols to guide podiatric medical providers treating patients with OUD. First, we describe the pharmacology of therapeutic agents used as medications for addiction treatment for OUD and substance use disorder (SUD). Second, we offer criteria for selecting acute pain and perioperative management in patients with OUD and SUD per current medical literature. Finally, we review the literature applying opioid stewardship in the context of prescribing opioid analgesics in the presence of OUD and SUD.
Three hypothetical clinical scenarios grounded in clinical-based literature are described with congruent data and founded guidelines. The first and second scenarios describe acute pain and perioperative management in patients with OUD receiving methadone and buprenorphine-naloxone, respectively. The third scenario describes acute pain and perioperative management in a patient with SUD receiving intravenous naltrexone. We hope that the lower-extremity specialist will appreciate that thoughtful management of acute perioperative pain among patients who receive medications for addiction treatment for OUD is critically important given the risks of destabilization during the perioperative period. The literature reveals the lack of rigorous evidence on acute pain management in patients who receive medication for OUD; however, some clinical evidence supports the practice of continuing methadone or buprenorphine for most patients during acute pain episodes.
Diagnostic efficiency of multi-modal MRI based deep learning with Sobel operator in differentiating benign and malignant breast mass lesions—a retrospective study
Authors: Tang Weixia , Zhang Ming , Xu Changyan , Shao Yeqin , Tang Jiahuan , Gong Shenchu , Dong Hao , Sheng Meihong 
Published: July 2023

Purpose
To compare the diagnostic efficiencies of deep learning single-modal and multi-modal for the classification of benign and malignant breast mass lesions.

Methods
We retrospectively collected data from 203 patients (207 lesions, 101 benign and 106 malignant) with breast tumors who underwent breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before surgery or biopsy between January 2014 and October 2020. Mass segmentation was performed based on the three dimensions-region of interest (3D-ROI) minimum bounding cube at the edge of the lesion. We established single-modal models based on a convolutional neural network (CNN) including T2WI and non-fs T1WI, the dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE-MRI) first phase was pre-contrast T1WI (d1), and Phases 2, 4, and 6 were post-contrast T1WI (d2, d4, d6); and Multi-modal fusion models with a Sobel operator (four_mods:T2WI, non-fs-T1WI, d1, d2). Training set (n = 145), validation set (n = 22), and test set (n = 40). Five-fold cross validation was performed. Accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, positive predictive value, and area under the ROC curve (AUC) were used as evaluation indicators. Delong’s test compared the diagnostic performance of the multi-modal and single-modal models.

Results
All models showed good performance, and the AUC values were all greater than 0.750. Among the single-modal models, T2WI, non-fs-T1WI, d1, and d2 had specificities of 77.1%, 77.2%, 80.2%, and 78.2%, respectively. d2 had the highest accuracy of 78.5% and showed the best diagnostic performance with an AUC of 0.827. The multi-modal model with the Sobel operator performed better than single-modal models, with an AUC of 0.887, sensitivity of 79.8%, specificity of 86.1%, and positive prediction value of 85.6%. Delong’s test showed that the diagnostic performance of the multi-modal fusion models was higher than that of the six single-modal models (T2WI, non-fs-T1WI, d1, d2, d4, d6); the difference was statistically significant (p = 0.043, 0.017, 0.006, 0.017, 0.020, 0.004, all were greater than 0.05).

Conclusions
Multi-modal fusion deep learning models with a Sobel operator had excellent diagnostic value in the classification of breast masses, and further increase the efficiency of diagnosis.
Using machine learning-based binary classifiers for predicting organizational members’ user satisfaction with collaboration software
Authors: Feng Yituo , Park Jungryeol 
Published: July 2023

Background
In today’s digital economy, enterprises are adopting collaboration software to facilitate digital transformation. However, if employees are not satisfied with the collaboration software, it can hinder enterprises from achieving the expected benefits. Although existing literature has contributed to user satisfaction after the introduction of collaboration software, there are gaps in predicting user satisfaction before its implementation. To address this gap, this study offers a machine learning-based forecasting method.

Methods
We utilized national public data provided by the national information society agency of South Korea. To enable the data to be used in a machine learning-based binary classifier, we discretized the predictor variable. We then validated the effectiveness of our prediction model by calculating feature importance scores and prediction accuracy.

Results
We identified 10 key factors that can predict user satisfaction. Furthermore, our analysis indicated that the naive Bayes (NB) classifier achieved the highest prediction accuracy rate of 0.780, followed by logistic regression (LR) at 0.767, extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) at 0.744, support vector machine (SVM) at 0.744, K-nearest neighbor (KNN) at 0.707, and decision tree (DT) at 0.637.

Conclusions
This research identifies essential indicators that can predict user satisfaction with collaboration software across four levels: institutional guidance, information and communication technology (ICT) environment, company culture, and demographics. Enterprises can use this information to evaluate their current collaboration status and develop strategies for introducing collaboration software. Furthermore, this study presents a novel approach to predicting user satisfaction and confirm the effectiveness of the machine learning-based prediction method proposed in this study, adding to the existing knowledge on the subject.
Sex difference in the discordance between Abbott Architect and EuroImmun serological assays
Authors: Hartsell Joel D. , Leung Daniel T. , Zhang Yue , Delgado Julio C. , Alder Stephen C. , Samore Matthew H. 
Published: July 2023

Background
This study evaluated the discordance between Abbott Architect SARS-CoV-2 IgG and EUROIMMUN SARS-COV-2 ELISA in a seroprevalence study.

Methods
From June 10 to August 15, 2020, 8,246 specimens were dually evaluated by the Abbott Architect SARS-CoV-2 IgG (Abbott) and the EUROIMMUN SARS-CoV-2 ELISA (EI) assays. Sex-stratified phi correlation coefficients were calculated to evaluate the concordance between Abbott and EI assay’s quantitative results. Multivariable mixed-effect logistic models were implemented to evaluate the association between assay positivity and sex on a low prevalence sample while controlling for age, race, ethnicity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, immunosuppressive therapy, and autoimmune disease.

Results
EI positivity among males was 2.1-fold that of females; however, no significant differences in Abbott positivity were observed between sexes. At the manufacturer-recommended threshold, the phi correlation coefficient for the Abbott and EI qualitative results among females (Φ = 0.47) was 34% greater than males (Φ = 0.35). The unadjusted and fully adjusted models yielded a strong association between sex and positive EI result for the low prevalence subgroup (unadjusted OR: 2.24, CI: 1.63, 3.11, adjusted OR: 3.40, CI: 2.15, 5.39). A similar analysis of Abbott positivity in the low prevalence subgroup did not find an association with any of the covariates examined. Significant quantitative and qualitative discordance was observed between Abbott and EI throughout the seroprevalence study. Our results suggest the presence of sex-associated specificity limitations with the EI assay. As these findings may extend to other anti-S assays utilized for SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence investigations, further investigation is needed to evaluate the generalizability of these findings.
From student to doctor: An analysis of chiropractic oaths as an allegory of the transition from academic integrity to ethical professionalism
Authors: Deltoff Marshall N. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective
This article examined current chiropractic oaths, particularly topics related to aspects of integrity, ethics, and professional behavior. The oaths were then compared for their individual inclusion and emphasis of these components.

Methods
Data were obtained from 1988 and 2019 papers describing components of the oaths used at each existing chiropractic college as well as those used in the past by colleges that are no longer operational. Additionally, colleges founded after 2019 were contacted to obtain their oaths. Nine oath components related to ethics and professional conduct were selected from 26 topics originally studied. Each oath was evaluated for the presence of and specific wording used to describe those components. The oaths were compared for their inclusion and emphasis of these components.

Results
Some topics, such as “keeping a patient's confidence” and “refrain from wrongdoing,” demonstrated a high rate of occurrence. Others, including “serving humanity” and “respecting teachers,” were less frequent. The oath of 1 program contained 8 of the topics, 4 program's oaths used 7 topics, 11 schools had 6 topics in their oath, and the oaths of 5 schools included 2 topics.

Conclusion
There is wide variation in the occurrence and emphasis of themes relating to ethics, integrity, and professionalism in the different chiropractic oaths. This study provides information for institutions to consider with regard to the content of the oath they administer. It is hoped that this article may encourage the creation of a universally accepted chiropractic oath that will help each graduate commit to a fulsome, all-encompassing pledge to become an ethical professional who optimally represents chiropractic.
Isolation and Identification of Zooplankton in a Tropical Stream in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Otoh A. J. , George U. U. , Ekpo P. , Inyang-Etoh A. 
Published: July 2023

An investigation of zooplankton in a tropical stream in Akwa Ibom State was carried out at three different stations between April and June, 2019. From the study it is revealed that the zooplankton species were wide spread and abundant in all the studied stations with station 3 recording the highest total abundance of 124 ind. / l. Eight species of zooplankton were identified during the study which include; Arcella sp, Askenasia faurei and Difflugia acuminate for protozoa while Brachionus sp., Lindia torulose, Rotaria sp., Trichotria pocillum, Polyyarthra sp., belong to the phylum Rotifera. Rotoria sp was present in high numerical abundance during the study period with low numerical abundance recorded for Arcella sp which was attributed to variation in physicochemical parameters of the study area and duration of the study period. However, the physico-chemical parameters studied were within the standard recommended by WHO for portable water exception of Turbidity which was slightly higher the recommended 5 NTU. Conclusively, this study will provide baseline information as regards the zooplankton community and water quality of Uruk-Uso Stream.
Vertical Distribution of Forms of Sulphur in Relation to Physicochemical Properties of Lateritic Soils of Eastern India
Authors: Nisab C. P. Mohammed , Ghosh G. K. , Sahu Mamta , Kundu M. C. 
Published: July 2023

Sulphur (S) deficiency is widespread in Indian soils, and it has been emerging as a major problem in rice-growing lateritic soils of West Bengal. The vertical distribution of S forms and their relationships with soil physicochemical properties were examined in 50 rice-growing locations of lateritic soils of West Bengal, India, for the current study. For this a total of one hundred fifty representative soil samples were collected from three depths and fifty representative locations of rice-based cropping systems of lateritic belt of West Bengal and analyzed for different fractions of S and important physicochemical properties using standard methodology. Most soils were sandy clay loam to clay loam, with low to medium levels of organic carbon, and strongly acidic to moderately acidic. A decrease in organic carbon across the depths was evident. Among the sulphur forms, organic S was dominant, and the contribution of water-soluble S was least throughout the soil profile. The studied sulphur forms followed the order: total S > organic S > heat soluble S > adsorbed S > sulphate S > water soluble S. Except for adsorbed S, most forms decreased with soil depth. The correlation study revealed that soil pH was positively and significantly correlated with water soluble (r = 0.431**) and sulphate S (r = 0.325*) in surface soils, with sulphate S both in mid-surface (r = 0.450**) and subsurface soils (r = 0.423**). Organic carbon showed a positive correlation with all the S forms throughout the profile. Both clay and silt content positively affected S forms, while sand content showed a negative relationship. Positive correlation among all the S forms observed along soil depth, except for a negative correlation between adsorbed S and sulphate S. This investigation will be helpful for sulphur management to optimize crop yields in lateritic soils.
Effectiveness of an assurance scheme for wild‐shot game meat products in promoting a voluntary transition from the use of lead to non‐lead ammunition for hunting
Authors: Green Rhys E. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

A consensus has emerged in the United Kingdom that a transition away from the use of lead ammunition for hunting game animals would be desirable to reduce harm that lead causes to wildlife and the market for healthy game meat products. Voluntary methods to achieve this transition are preferred by hunters' organisations and the UK Government, though statutory regulation is also being considered.

Voluntary transition methods include provision of advice to hunters by their non‐governmental organisations and moves by the game meat trade to switch to supplying only wild‐shot game products from animals killed using non‐lead ammunition.

In this paper, I address the effectiveness of the practical implementation of a widely promoted wild‐shot game meat product assurance scheme by asking commercial stockists of game meat listed on the scheme's website about the demand for lead‐free game, their current labelling of products and the usefulness of the scheme's register of lead‐free shoots in helping them to source game shot using non‐lead ammunition. Responses were received from 39 stockists.

Few respondents considered that there is currently significant demand for lead‐free game meat products, though more than one‐third thought that future growth in demand was probable. Few respondents currently sell products labelled as lead‐free. Only one respondent had found the register of lead‐free shoots useful and several were unaware of its existence.

Based on this evidence and a review of progress with other voluntary initiatives, I conclude that substantial improvements in their effectiveness are needed if the benefits of a transition are to be achieved without statutory regulation.
Integration Plasma Strategy Controlled Interfacial Chemistry Regulation Enabling Planar Lithium Growth in Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries
Authors: Sun Shiyi , Wang Jianan , Zong Shirong , Ma Qianyue , Li Huanxin , Chen Xin , Cui Xiangming , Yang Kai , Cai Qiong , Zhao Yunlong , Yan Wei 
Published: July 2023

AbstractSolid‐state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) are identified as a highly promising candidate for next‐generation energy storage devices, yet they still face uncontrollable dendritic lithium (Li) growth originating from interfacial incompatibility. To address this issue, an “integration plasma (IP)” strategy for interlayer construction is proposed that integrates metal reduction and vapor deposition functions, featuring the ability to give a manipulable and quantifiable chemical regulation for controlling the surface concentration (Csurface) and the atomic ratio of the introduced metal element and electronegative element (ARE/M) on solid‐state electrolyte (SSE). This IP‐formed interlayer can in situ react with Li anode to synchronously produce metal‐Li alloy, Li salt and amorphous carbon, thus offering an “integrated function” to promote a spherical and hexagonal Li growth, preventing the dendrite propagation from SSE. When Csurface of metal elements and corresponding ARE/M is regulated as ≈1.13 nmol cm‐2 and ≈2.6, the IP‐modified SSE prolongs the lifespan of SSLMBs with LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode to over 1000 cycles with a low‐capacity attenuation of 0.03% per cycle, highlighting the multiply functions of IP to accelerate the practical application of SSLMBs.
Target Therapy for Buried Interface Enables Stable Perovskite Solar Cells with 25.05% Efficiency
Authors: Ji Xiaofei , Bi Leyu , Fu Qiang , Li Bolin , Wang Junwei , Jeong Sang Young , Feng Kui , Ma Suxiang , Liao Qiaogan , Lin Francis R. , Woo Han Young , Lu Linfeng , Jen Alex K.‐Y. , Guo Xugang 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe buried interface in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is pivotal for achieving high efficiency and stability. However, it is challenging to study and optimize the buried interface due to its non‐exposed feature. Here, a facile and effective strategy is developed to modify the SnO2/perovskite buried interface by passivating the buried defects in perovskite and modulating carrier dynamics via incorporating formamidine oxalate (FOA) in SnO2 nanoparticles. Both formamidinium and oxalate ions show a longitudinal gradient distribution in the SnO2 layer, mainly accumulating at the SnO2/perovskite buried interface, which enables high‐quality upper perovskite films, minimized defects, superior interface contacts, and matched energy levels between perovskite and SnO2. Significantly, FOA can simultaneously reduce the oxygen vacancies and tin interstitial defects on the SnO2 surface and the FA+/Pb2+ associated defects at the perovskite buried interface. Consequently, the FOA treatment significantly improves the efficiency of the PSCs from 22.40% to 25.05% and their storage‐ and photo‐stability. This method provides an effective target therapy of buried interface in PSCs to achieve very high efficiency and stability.
UV‐Curing‐Enhanced Organic Long‐Persistent Luminescence Materials
Authors: Liang Yimeng , Liu Man , Wang Tiantian , Mao Jiayi , Wang Lichang , Liu Dongzhi , Wang Tianyang , Hu Wenping 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAmorphous organic long‐persistent luminescence materials (OLPLMs) can realize simpler solution processing and large‐area uniform luminescence, where the luminescent properties are significantly influenced by the rigid environment. However, research on utilizing the rigidity to promote long‐persistent luminescence (LPL) properties of amorphous OLPLMs is still relatively rare due to the lack of an unambiguous and effective strategy to construct the rigid environment. Here, a universal strategy is proposed to enhance the LPL performance of organic host–guest doping systems by UV curing, which utilizes the rigid environment constructed by UV curing to promote the interaction between host and guest, thus inducing a generation of materials with highly efficient LPL performance. This solution‐processable, large‐area, and “easy‐to‐realize” material fabrication strategy can make amorphous OLPLMs show broader application prospects in some fields, such as anti‐counterfeiting, nondestructive detection, and pattern marking or indication.
A case of LSS‐associated congenital nuclear cataract with hypotrichosis and literature review
Authors: Guo Dongwei , Zhang Qingjiong 
Published: July 2023

AbstractCongenital cataract is the most common cause of lifelong visual loss in children worldwide, which has significant genotypic and phenotypic heterogeneity. The LSS gene encodes lanosterol synthase (LSS), which acts on the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway by converting (S)‐2,3‐oxidosqualene to lanosterol. The biallelic pathogenic variants in the LSS gene were found in congenital cataract, Alopecia‐intellectual disability syndrome, hypotrichosis simplex, and mutilating palmoplantar keratoderma. In this study, we reported the first congenital nuclear cataract combined with hypotrichosis in a 12‐year‐old boy with biallelic LSS variants (c.1025T>G; p.I342S and c.1531_1532insT; p.L511Ffs*17) by exome sequencing. Reviewing all reported patients with LSS variants indicated that p.W629 might be a hotspot for hypospadias and p.I342S was associated with congenital cataract. Patients with one or two truncation variants tend to have multisystem symptoms compared with those with two missense variants. These findings deepen the understanding of LSS variants and contribute to the genetic counseling of affected families.