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Surveying Rubens’ late landscapes: New cartographic and archival sources on Het Steen
Authors: Watteeuw Bert 
Published: September 2023

Since the late nineteenth century, no new archival research on Peter Paul Rubens’ estate Het Steen has been published. Throughout the twentieth century, it has been assumed that art historians, such as Max Rooses, had depleted the archives for clues on Rubens’ country seat. No further targeted searches were undertaken.
When the castle was acquired by the Flemish government in summer of 2019, the last private owner handed over a laundry basket filled with archival documents to a local circle of historians. While the trove contained but a handful of documents relating to the period in which Rubens inhabited Het Steen, it prompted a wider search for relevant archives. This included those left by various local and central administrative bodies and those formerly kept by neighbouring estates.
Surprisingly, the search resulted in a wealth of new finds, including the 1635 deed of sale to Rubens, a surveyor’s map showing the first iconographic rendition of Het Steen after Rubens’ landscape at the National Gallery, and a second set of much larger surveyor’s maps which, through their relation with property ledgers, allow us to very precisely locate a substantial part of Rubens’ land holdings. Other documents testify to agricultural activity on the estate, such as timber trade or water management.
Read in conjuction, these new archival and cartographic sources allow us to identify Rubens’ holdings in the Senne Valley and to glimpse some of the activities on the estate. Combined with a good knowledge of the terrain in this relatively small pocket of land, they also hold important keys to our reading of his two large landscapes, A view of Het Steen in the early morning (c. 1636) and The rainbow landscape (c. 1636), and several of his smaller late landscapes.
Filtering the reality: Exploring the dark and bright sides of augmented reality–based filters on social media
Authors: Kumar Harish , Agarwal Madhushree Nanda 
Published: September 2023

The study aims to investigate the effect of augmented reality (AR)-based filters on social media users’ self-concept and well-being. While much research has explored consumer use of AR filters and their effect on buying behaviour, few studies have examined how such filters affect self-concept, especially in the context of social media use (rather than retailing). We used the inductive qualitative method and grounded theory to analyse 18 AR filter users’ in-depth interviews. We found that using AR filters broadens the gap between the actual self and the ideal self, intensifying the social comparison process. On the positive side, some users may get inspired to reduce the ideal-actual gap through the creative use of the AR tools available. However, on the negative side, other users may feel negative emotions like envy. These positive and negative feelings may affect the user’s body satisfaction and self-confidence, ultimately changing their usage intention. JEL Classification: M31
Force distribution on polymeric geostrip reinforcements in MSE walls under seismic excitation
Authors: Yünkül Kaan , Gürbüz Ayhan 
Published: September 2023

In this experimental study, the values and distributions of dynamic tensile force along the polymeric geostrip reinforcements were investigated under stepped increasing sinusoidal excitations with a series of shaking table tests on 1500 mm high or 1/3 scale physical mechanically stabilized earth wall (MSE) model. The effects of the peak ground acceleration ([Formula: see text]), slope angle of the cohesionless backfill material ([Formula: see text]), and stiffness of the polymeric geostrip reinforcement were assessed on both the potential failure surface geometry in the backfill soil and dynamic tensile forces along the lengths of polymeric geostrips. Three potential failure surfaces from the results of shaking table tests in the backfill cohesionless soil were detected as for states of quasi-elastic, plastic, and failure. However, neither the current design codes for MSE walls nor the theoretical recommendations truly reflect potential failure surface geometry in the backfill soil. Additionally, the values and distribution geometry of maximum incremental dynamic tensile forces ([Formula: see text]) on the reinforcements along the height of MSE wall recommended by design codes are not compatible with test results; however, the normalized location of total maximum incremental dynamic tensile force ([Formula: see text]) acclaimed by design codes is consistent with the test results. The traditional pseudo-static limit equilibrium methods result in over conservative horizontal dynamic earth pressure coefficient ([Formula: see text]) values generally as compared with the test results. The slope angle of the backfill material and stiffness of reinforcement have a negligible effect on the potential failure surface geometry; however, incremental dynamic tensile forces, total maximum incremental tensile forces, and horizontal dynamic earth pressure coefficient values increase with an increase in the stiffness of reinforcement and inclination angle of the backfill and peak ground acceleration value.
“HASSLES” in Caring a Child Suffering from Anorectal Malformation with Colostomy: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Sugesh A. , Kaur Sukhwinder , Sharma Sunita , Samujh Ram 
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Anorectal malformations (ARM) are the birth defects, in which anus and rectum mature inappropriately, which include a wide spectrum of diseases ranging from simple imperforate anus to cloaca. Children with ARM and the caregivers have to undergo a lot of struggles/hassles to maintain a near-normal daily living. The impact of the disease is profound, as it affects the child’s entire life and the whole family dynamics. Objective: To explore the hassles of caregivers of children suffering from ARM and having a colostomy. Materials and Methods: A phenomenological research were conducted. A purposive sampling technique was used to conduct in-depth interview of caregivers of children suffering from ARM, who met the inclusion criteria. In-depth interviews were conducted telephonically using an interview guide. Fifteen caregivers were interviewed and all the interviews were recorded and verbatims were prepared. Analysis of data was done by Colaizzi’s analysis steps and formulated themes and subthemes. Result: The study results showed the difficulty of caregivers in caring for a child suffering from ARM and colostomy. The theme emerged was “Hassles in caring for the child with ARM and colostomy.” The subthemes were balancing home management and child care, lack of support system, lack of specialized training, fear in doing care, problems in feeding, readmissions because of health issues and troubles in hospital stay. Conclusion: The caregivers face a lot of hassles while caring for a child with ARM and colostomy. The study revealed the difficulties experienced by the caregivers in caring for the child suffering from ARM and having colostomy. The study will be helpful for students, nurses, doctors, and other health care providers to identify the various problems faced by caregivers and to take certain initiatives to lessen their strain of caregiving process.
Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Academic Stress Among Nursing Students
Authors: Kaur Amandeep , Kaur Anukiranjit 
Published: September 2023

Background Mobile phone is a new form of communication. It has become an integral part of everyday life of the individual and affects their social life. Mobile phone overuse is a dependency syndrome seen among certain mobile phone users. Objective To assess the impact of mobile phone dependency on academic stress among nursing students studying in Khalsa College of Nursing, Amritsar, Punjab. Methodology A descriptive non-experimental research design was selected for the study. The study was conducted on 370 nursing students selected by purposive sampling technique. The tool used was an interview schedule that included sociodemographic profile of the respondents, a modified mobile phone dependency scale and a modified academic stress scale. Results The age range of 41.9% of the students was 19-20 years. Majority (94.6%) of them were females and 94.6% were unmarried, 54.3% were studying in Basic BSc nursing program. Maximum (71.36%) students hailed from joint families; 63.8% were residing either in their hometown or with their relatives; 52.7% of them had family monthly income above Rs. 20,000 and 78.94% owned one mobile phone. More than half of the students (58.10%) were mild mobile phone users. Academic stress of 67.30% students was of moderate level. Majority of the students (84.62%), who were moderate mobile phone users, were facing a severe level of academic stress. There was a significant association of mobile phone usage with age, nursing program and monthly family incomes at P < .05 level of significance.
Factors Influencing Nurses and Midwives’ Participation in Research: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Kyei Josephine , Dzansi Gladys , Acheampong Angela Kwartemaa , Adjei Charles Ampong , Ohene Lillian Akorfa , Adjorlolo Samuel , Asante Isabella Naana Akyaa , Woolley Philomena , Nyante Felix , Aziato Lydia 
Published: September 2023

Background The utilisation of research findings in healthcare among health professionals is key for promoting patient safety and achieving quality health outcomes including that of nursing and midwifery research. However, not much is known about the challenges Ghanaian nurses and midwives face in generating evidence-based findings to inform context-specific nursing and midwifery practice. Aim Explore factors influencing nurses and midwives’ participation and research use in Ghana. Methods We employed a qualitative descriptive exploratory approach involving in-depth face-to-face interviews with 60 nurses and midwives from six regions in Ghana. Participants were selected from training institutions, hospitals and community health units. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed for analysis. Data was coded and categorised into themes and subthemes using content analysis procedures. Results Nurses’ and midwives’ role in research varied. Barriers to research participation included inadequate knowledge, lack of interest, access to research funds, time constraints and attitude of respondents. Commitment, mentoring, access to resources and prestige associated with publishing enhanced participation. Conclusion Developing nurses’ and midwives’ interest in research requires training, collaboration, access to research funds and use of research outcomes.
Reliability, Variability and Minimal Detectable Change of the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull in Adolescent Dancers
Authors: Kolokythas Nico , Metsios George S. , Galloway Shaun M. , Allen Nick , Wyon Matthew A. 
Published: September 2023

Introduction: The importance and potential benefits of muscular strength in the adolescent’s development for health and fitness has been demonstrated in the literature. Maximal muscular strength and its assessment, however, is not a primary assessment criterium in the selection of young talented dancers. Methods: The present study evaluated the within- and between session reliability, variability, and minimal detectable change (MDC) of the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP). Thirty-five participants (female n = 17) participated in 2 identical assessments on the same day with 4-hour break in between. Three 3-second IMTP were performed, and the mean peak force value was used for the analyses. Results: Within-session the ICC indicated excellent reliability (ICC = .99, 95% CI: 0.98-0.99). Between-session reliability was excellent (ICC = .98, 95% CI: 0.95-0.99). The standard error of measurement was 4% (48 N), the minimum detectable change was 12% (134 N) and the CV was 3%. There were no within-session statistically significant differences, but statistically significant differences between-session were observed ( P < .001). Limits of agreement ranged from −121 N (95% CI −186 to −56 N) to 307 N (95% CI 243-372 N). Conclusion: The observed results demonstrated excellent within- and between sessions reliability, low variability, and an MDC of 12%. The consistency of the within-session scores suggest that peak force data may be obtained with single try efforts. The statistically significant difference in the means of the retest session, however, suggests that the time of the day or the time since entrained awakening may be affecting performance in adolescent dancers. The results of the current study indicate that the IMTP is a reliable assessment tool for maximal muscular strength in adolescent dancers.
Gross and Histologic Placental Abnormalities Associated With Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Authors: Kim Charlotte F. , Carreon Chrystalle Katte , James Kaitlyn E. , Bates Sara V. , Mueller Sarah B. , Boyd Theonia K. , Roberts Drucilla J. 
Published: September 2023

Objective: To elucidate particular placental pathology findings that are associated with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and determine which patterns are associated with adverse fetal/neonatal outcomes. Study Design: Multi-institutional retrospective case-control study of newborns with HIE (2002–2022) and controls. Four perinatal pathologists performed gross and histologic evaluation of placentas of cases and controls. Results: A total of 265 placentas of neonates with HIE and 122 controls were examined. Infants with HIE were more likely to have anatomic umbilical cord abnormalities (19.7% vs 7.4%, P = .003), fetal inflammatory response in the setting of amniotic fluid infection (27.7% vs 13.9%, P = .004), and fetal vascular malperfusion (30.6% vs 9.0%, P = <.001) versus controls. Fetal vascular malperfusion with maternal vascular malperfusion was more common in those who died of disease ( P = .01). Conclusion: Placental pathology examination of neonates with HIE may improve our understanding of this disorder and its adverse outcomes.
Placental Lesions Associated With Stillbirth by Gestational Age, as Related to Cause of Death: Follow-Up Results From the Stillbirth Collaborative Research Network
Authors: Cersonsky Tess E. K. , Cersonsky Rose K. , Silver Robert M. , Dudley Donald J. , Pinar Halit 
Published: September 2023

Background: We previously identified placental lesions associated with stillbirths of varying gestational ages (GA) using advanced feature analysis. We further investigated the relationships between placental lesions and cause of death in stillbirths within these GA ranges. Methods: Using data from the Stillbirth Collaborative Research Network, we derived a sample of stillbirths who underwent placental examination and Initial Causes of Fetal Death (INCODE) evaluation for determining cause of death. We then compared the rates of causes of death within and among GA ranges (extreme preterm stillbirth [PTSB] [<28 weeks], early PTSB [28–336/7 weeks], late PTSB [34–366/7 weeks], term stillbirth [≥37 weeks]) according to the presence of these lesions. Results: We evaluated 352 stillbirths. In extreme PTSB, obstetric complications and infections were associated with acute funisitis. In early PTSB, uteroplacental insufficiency was associated with parenchymal infarcts. In term stillbirth (vs early PTSB), increased syncytial knots were associated with umbilical cord causes and infection. Conclusions: Placental lesions of high importance in distinguishing stillbirths at different GAs are associated with specific causes of death. This information is important in relating the presence of placental lesions and fetal death and in helping to understand etiologies of stillbirths at different GAs.
Prospective validation of Bowel Injury Prediction Score for early diagnosis of surgically significant blunt bowel and mesenteric injury
Authors: Gupta Shubham Kumar , Singh Pramod Kumar , Sharma Sumit , Gupta Sanjeev Kumar 
Published: September 2023

Background Blunt bowel and mesenteric injuries (BBMI) are frequently missed despite the widespread use of computed tomography (CT). Early diagnosis for timely management of surgically significant blunt bowel and mesenteric injuries (sBBMI) can be challenging. Several tools predictive for sBBMI have been proposed such as the “Bowel Injury Prediction Score” (BIPS) that is based on presence of abdominal tenderness, white blood cell count ≥17,000/mm3 and CT grade. The utility of this scoring system for early diagnosis of sBBMI has neither been studied in an Indian population nor prospectively validated. Methods A single-centre prospective cohort study was conducted at a Trauma Centre in India. After screening of 1793 patients with blunt trauma abdomen who presented between 1st January 2022 and 31st August 2022 and underwent CT scan, eventually, 80 patients of age >18 years, hemodynamically stable and CT finding suspicious of BBMI were included. BIPS score was calculated. Patients were followed to evaluate the outcome. Results The incidence of sBBMI was 3.06%. Mean age of study patients was 36.2 ± 16.5 years with male predominance (92.5%) and road traffic accidents the commonest mode of injury. Patients with BBMI were more likely to require operative intervention in the presence of abdominal tenderness at presentation (p < 0.01) and CT grade ≥4 (p < 0.01). For patients with WBC counts of ≥17,000/mm3, no statistically significant difference was noted in the need for operative intervention. BIPS ≥2 had 94.5% sensitivity, 72% specificity, 88% PPV, and 86% NPV for identifying patients with sBBMI. Conclusion Calculation of BIPS at the time of presentation can avoid unnecessary delays in surgical management and thereby reduce overall morbidity and mortality even in an Indian setup. However, WBC counts > 17,000/mm3 were not found to be predictive of sBBMI.
A Pilot Study of the Gut Microbiota in Spine Fusion Surgery Patients
Authors: Cyphert Erika L. , Clare Shannon , Dash Alexander , Nixon Jacob C. , Raphael Joseph , Harrison Jonathan , Heilbronner Alison , Kim Han Jo , Cunningham Matthew , Lebl Darren , Schwab Frank , Hernandez Christopher J. , Stein Emily M. 
Published: September 2023

Background: The microbiome has been identified as a contributor to bone quality. As skeletal health is critical to success of orthopedic surgery, the gut microbiome may be a modifiable factor associated with postoperative outcomes. For spine fusion surgery in particular, de novo bone formation and sufficient bone mineral density are essential for successful outcomes. Given the prevalence and complexity of these procedures, the identification of novel factors that may be related to operative success is important. Questions/purposes: We sought to investigate how the composition of the microbiota related to bone health in a focused spinal fusion surgery cohort. Methods: We investigated the composition of the microbiome in a cohort of 31 patients prior to spinal fusion surgery, as well as changes in the microbiome over 6 weeks postoperatively. Preoperative areal bone mineral density (BMD) was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Results: Composition of gut microbiota differed among spinal fusion patients with low bone mass ( T-score ≤ −1.0) and those with normal BMD ( P = .03). There was no significant change in composition of the gut microbiota between preoperative evaluation and 6 weeks postoperatively. Conclusions: Our findings in this small sample suggest there may be a relationship between BMD and composition of the gut microbiome in patients who undergo spinal fusion surgery. Further work is needed to investigate these relationships as well as potential interventions to foster a favorable microbial composition in spinal fusion surgery patients.
HIV testing during pregnancy among women with a recent live birth—Seven US States, 2016–2019
Authors: Nwangwu-Ike Ndidi , Kapaya Martha , Oladapo Keydra , DAngelo Denise V 
Published: September 2023

Background: Although the United States has made progress in reducing the transmission of HIV from mother-to-child, it has not yet met the goal of reducing such transmissions to 70%. Self-reported HIV testing varied by state of residence. Approximately, two in three women reported that their health care provider asked them about HIV testing during prenatal care, and 82.3% of those asked reported receipt of a test. Objectives: The aim of this study was (1) to examine the prevalence of receipt of an HIV test during pregnancy and (2) to examine differences in HIV testing during pregnancy by race/ethnicity, state of residence, and other sociodemographic characteristics. Design: Population-based surveillance of women with a recent live birth from seven US states. Individuals were sampled from birth certificate records 2–6 months postpartum and surveyed about their behaviors and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy. Methods: Data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, a large, population-based survey, were used to estimate the prevalence of HIV testing during pregnancy during 2016–2019. Weighted prevalence estimates and 95% confidence intervals were calculated overall and by demographic and other selected characteristics. Results: Approximately two-thirds of women (66.1%) self-reported having a test for HIV during pregnancy. Prevalence varied by maternal characteristics and was highest among women who were non-Hispanic Black (80.7%) and among women who were aged ⩽ 24 years, had a high school education or less, were unmarried, or had Medicaid or no insurance for prenatal care (each > 70%). Self-reported HIV testing varied by state of residence. Approximately two in three women reported that their health care provider asked them about HIV testing during prenatal care, and 82.3% of those asked reported receipt of a test. Conclusion: About one in three Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System respondents did not report an HIV test during pregnancy. Health care providers can help educate pregnant patients about the importance of HIV testing and ensure universal testing to help identify individuals needing treatment and reduce the rates of mother-to-child HIV transmission.