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Creative geographies in the age of AI: Co‐creative spatiality and the emerging techno‐material relations between artists and artificial intelligence
Authors: Lundman Riina , Nordström Paulina 
Published: March 2023

AbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) expands the more‐than‐human perspective on creativity and creative geographies, as new techno‐material relations and spatialities are formed when humans and AI create together. In this paper, we suggest the concept of ‘co‐creative spatiality’ to refer to the special sites, relations and processes of human–AI collaboration in artistic creative practice. Our study builds on interviews with 26 Finland‐based artists who have used AI in their artistic work. In our analysis, we focus on the questions of what, how, where, who and with of creativity, through which we study the spatialities of creativity and their links to AI. We discuss, how the emerging techno‐materialities of AI affect co‐creative spatiality by stretching the boundaries of (human) imagination and sparking creativity across new imaginative terrains. Co‐creative spatiality reveals novel and unfamiliar collaborations that constitute our material worlds and, therefore, we believe it invites geographical analysis from all those interested in the transformations of creative and artistic practices in the age of AI.
Assessing deviations for HPCs obtained during COVID‐19 (ADHOC): Evaluating impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on cellular therapy products and processes, the BEST collaborative study
Authors: Thibodeaux Suzanne R. , Coble Dean , Day Victoria , Fontaine Magali J. , Gabelli Maria , Gardiner Nicola , Geach Tamara , Schwartz Joseph , Vasovic Ljiljana V. , Wyre Rachael , Girdlestone John ,   Biomedical Excellence for Safer Transfusions (BEST) Collaborative
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe success of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is dependent on a world‐wide network of collection centers providing donations that predominantly have been infused as fresh cells. The logistics chain that supports the just‐in‐time delivery model for stem cell and immunotherapy products was severely stressed by the COVID pandemic, and in early 2020 a number of national and international bodies recommended that cells should be cryopreserved at the collection or transplant center to avoid interruptions in their acquisition or delivery to patients who had started conditioning.Study DesignTo assess the potential consequences of such pandemic‐related deviations to normal practice, we surveyed nine international laboratories to determine if the characteristics or transplant outcomes of allogeneic stem cell donations differed in the immediate periods before and after the switch to routine cryopreservation.ResultsNine centers on two continents provided data for 72 HSC donations just before, and 71 just after, switching to cryopreservation for allogeneic HSC products. No statistically significant differences between the period before and after cryopreservation were noted for time from product collection to receipt, product temperature at receipt, or CD34+ cell viability at receipt. There was an indication of slower absolute neutrophil count recovery after cryopreservation was required (mean time of 15 vs. 17.6 days).DiscussionWhile there were no apparent changes to most parameters studied, there was an indication of slower neutrophil engraftment that will need to be examined in larger, longer term studies.
Ex vivo evaluation of a technique for equine jejunocecal anastomosis using radiofrequency thermofusion and a Cushing oversew
Authors: Gandini Marco , Cerullo Anna , Gallo Livio , Iussich Selina , Minoli Lucia , Giusto Gessica 
Published: March 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo describe a technique for a side‐to‐side jejunocecal anastomosis in horses using radiofrequency thermofusion (TF) of the intestines supported by a Cushing oversew and to compare this anastomosis to handsewn and stapled techniques.Study designEx vivo study.Sample populationIntestinal tracts from 24 slaughtered horses.MethodsA radiofrequency device was used to perform a jejunocecal anastomosis (Group RFA). The construction time and bursting pressure of this construct were compared with those of a hand‐sewn double layer (Group HS) and stapled anastomoses (Group ST) without oversew of the staple line. Histology was also performed for the TF anastomoses to evaluate the extent of the thermal damage.ResultsThe median (range) construction time (min) for the TF (15.8 [14.4‐16.8]) was not significantly different from that for the HS (25.5 [24.2‐26.3]) and ST (10.8 [9.7‐12.5]) groups (p = .07). The construction time for ST was shorter than that for HS group (p < .001). The average (standard deviation) bursting pressure (mmHg) for HS (153.1 +/− 17.5) was higher than that for RFA (76 +/− 15) and ST groups (48 +/− 13; p < .001). The bursting pressure of the RFA was higher than that of the ST anastomoses (p = .001). The thermal damage caused by the device was within the suture oversew in the deeper layers, whereas it extended a few mm beyond the suture line in the serosa.ConclusionRadiofrequency assisted anastomoses provide similar construction times to current techniques and have a higher bursting pressure than ST anastomoses.Clinical significanceRadiofrequency‐assisted anastomoses with a suture oversew demonstrated comparable bursting pressures to ST anastomoses. The use of the radiofrequency device on the intestine is extra label and causes serosal tissue damage, which may increase the risk of adhesions.
Tame hereditary path algebras and amenability
Authors: Eckert Sebastian 
Published: March 2023

AbstractIn this note we revisit the notion of amenable representation type introduced by Gábor Elek. We show that tame hereditary path algebras of quivers of extended Dynkin type over any field are of amenable type. This verifies a conjecture of Elek, which draws similarities to the tame‐wild dichotomy, for another class of tame algebras. We also show that path algebras of wild acyclic quivers over finite fields are not amenable.
Development and Validation of Single Items for Fatigue and Recovery in Dancers
Authors: Jeffries Annie C. , Novak Andrew R. , Coutts Aaron J. , McCall Alan , McLaren Shaun J. , Impellizzeri Franco M. 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: To examine the construct validity and reliability of 2 single items for fatigue and recovery in dancers. The construct validity was assessed using reference instruments: the fatigue items of the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS) and the Short Recovery and Stress Scale (SRSS). A secondary aim was to explore the respondent interpretation of these 2 items using a concept identification approach. Methods: Two hundred forty-three (N = 243) dancers completed single-item fatigue and recovery (unipolar and bipolar), BRUMS, and SRSS once for construct validity. For reliability,  49 dancers completed the questionnaires twice, 1 week apart. Using a concept identification approach, 49 dancers were also asked comprehension and interpretation of fatigue and recovery. Results: The fatigue item correlated with SRSS stress items (rs = .37–.51) and BRUMs fatigue items (rs = .63–.66). The recovery item was only partially confirmed in terms of construct validity, when using the SRSS recovery items as reference (rs = .39–.43). Reliability was confirmed for the single items of fatigue (κ = .77–.78) and recovery (κ = .71–.78). Main responses for the concept of fatigue were tiredness (34.7%), muscle soreness (17.3%), and energy (13.0%). Main responses for the concept of recovery were muscle soreness (43.0%), tiredness (27.9%), and fatigue (24.0%). Conclusion: We provide preliminary confirmation of the validity and reliability of the single item fatigue in dancers. The recovery item was only partially confirmed in terms of construct validity, when using the SRSS recovery items as reference, but did display acceptable reliability and agreement. Further research is warranted further exploring other measurement properties.
Changes in Sprint Force–Velocity Profile in International Para Footballers
Authors: Peña-González Iván , Javaloyes Alejandro , Sarabia Jose Manuel , Moya-Ramón Manuel 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Force production is crucial in football, and it is the main limitation of people with cerebral palsy (CP). This study aimed to describe the changes in sprint force–velocity (Fv) profile after a period of 25 weeks of regular training in international football players with CP. Methods: The sprint Fv profile and other physical performance variables (ie, linear sprint, vertical jump, change of direction, and intermittent endurance) of 14 international players from the Spanish national team were assessed during 2 consecutive training camps. Pretesting and posttesting sessions were carried out 1 week before and after the 25-week intervention period. The intervention consisted of 2 strength sessions per week added to the usual football training. Results: The repeated-measures analysis of variance showed changes in players’ physical performance (linear sprint: F = 18.05, P < .01; change of direction: F = 16.71, P < .01; and endurance: F = 31.45, P < .01) and in some variables of the sprint Fv profile (maximal horizontal force, maximal power, slope, maximal ratio of force, and decrease of ratio of force; F = 14.28–37.81; P < .01), whereas players’ maximal velocity (theoretical and actual) did not change (F = 0.13 and 0.01; P = .72 and .98, respectively). Conclusions: This study showed that the implementation of 2 strength-training sessions per week, for 25 weeks, is effective to improve CP football players’ physical performance. The main finding of this study is the improvement of force application in the acceleration phase (sprint Fv profile), which is the main attribute in many physical performance tests and is the main limitation of the CP population.
Association Between Domain-Specific Physical Activity and Chronic Low Back Pain in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Martins Michael Douglas da Silva , Lemes Ítalo Ribeiro , Esposito Eleonora , Morelhão Priscila Kalil , Narciso Pedro Henrique , Franco Márcia Rodrigues , Pinto Rafael Zambelli 
Published: March 2023

To investigate the association between physical activity (PA) domains and chronic low back pain (LBP) in older adults. A cross-sectional study where sociodemographic, behavioral, and health variables; PA; and presence of chronic LBP were collected. Higher scores of PA defined the “more active” participants. Binary logistic regression was used to test the association between PA domains and chronic LBP. A total of 516 participants were included. The mean age was 71.8 (95% confidence interval, CI, [71.1, 72.5]) years, and 29%, 27%, 25%, and 31% were identified as “more active” in the household, sports, leisure-time, and total PA domains, respectively. “More active” participants in sports (odds ratio = 0.62, 95% CI [0.40, 0.97]), leisure-time (odds ratio = 0.54, 95% CI [0.35, 0.85]) and total (odds ratio = 0.60, 95% CI [0.39, 0.92]) PA domains were less likely to report chronic LBP. High levels of sports, leisure-time, and total PA were inversely associated with chronic LBP.
Exhumed fluvial landforms reveal evolution of late Eocene–Pliocene rivers on the Central and Northern Great Plains, USA
Authors: Korus Jesse T. , Joeckel R.M. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractCenozoic strata on the Great Plains are the products of a longlived, continental sediment routing system, and yet strikingly little is known about these ancient rivers. This article details the discovery of ~3100 fluvial ridges—erosionally inverted alluvial-fan, channel-fill, channel-belt, and valley-fill deposits—extending from the Rocky Mountain front to the eastern margin of the Great Plains. The direct detection of these channel bodies reveals new insights into late Eocene–Pliocene drainage evolution. Late Eocene–Oligocene streams were morphologically diverse. Alluvial fans adjacent to the Rocky Mountain front changed eastward to parallel or downstream-divergent, fixed, single-thread, straight to slightly sinuous (S = 1.0–1.5) streams &lt;50 m in width. At ~100 km from the Rocky Mountain front, streams became sinuous and laterally mobile, forming amalgamated channel bodies as much as 3 km in width. Streamflow in all these systems was highly dispersed (southeast to northeast) and temporally variable. These characteristics reveal a nascent Great Plains alluvial apron hosting small, poorly integrated drainages undergoing abrupt changes. By the Miocene, more uniform streamflow generally trended east-northeast. Channel deposits are identifiable 500 km from the Rocky Mountain front. Middle Miocene valley fills gave way to fixed, multithread channels a few kilometers in width by the late Miocene. These patterns evince a mature alluvial apron hosting bigger rivers in well-integrated drainages. We interpret the systematic changes between fixed and mobile channel styles to record spatially and temporally variable aggradation rates. The widening of channels in the late Miocene likely reflects increased discharge relating to wetter climates upstream or the integration of once-isolated Rocky Mountain drainage basins into a continental-scale drainage system.
Navigating the unknown: understanding and managing parental anxiety when a child is ill
Authors: Simoens Elise , Michiels Lauren , Toelen Jaan , de Winter Peter 
Published: March 2023

BackgroundParents are often confronted with a difficult decision when their child falls ill: should they go to the general practitioner (GP) or not? This study aims to describe this process comprehensively in order to allow clinicians to assess the extent to which parents can recognise clinical warning signs and act accordingly. The purpose of this study is to describe parents’ decision-making processes when deciding whether or not to consult a GP for their sick child.MethodsWe used a qualitative study design based on semistructured interviews to investigate the decision-making process of 25 parents. Four case scenarios describing a developing illness in a child were presented.ResultsParents’ reasons for seeking medical attention could be divided into two main categories. First, non-specific fears lead parents to consult a doctor. Parents were alarmed by the persistence and progression of symptoms, the combination of symptoms or changes in their child’s behaviour or they needed reassurance. Second, several specific fears were identified. Sometimes, parents fear a specific disease, while at other times, they are concerned about warning signs. Some parents, however, would not seek medical attention at any decision point even though their child could be in a potentially life-threatening situation.ConclusionsAlthough parents make carefully considered decisions on whether or not to consult a doctor, many appear to miss red flags, including more experienced parents. Conversely, some become overly concerned with certain specific symptoms such as fever, and few parents are familiar with self-management strategies.
Decision Analysis in SHared decision making for Thromboprophylaxis during Pregnancy (DASH-TOP): a sequential explanatory mixed-methods pilot study
Authors: Humphries Brittany , León-García Montserrat , Bates Shannon M , Guyatt Gordon , Eckman M H , D'Souza Rohan , Shehata Nadine , Jack Susan M , Alonso-Coello Pablo , Xie Feng 
Published: March 2023

ObjectivesTo gain insight into formal methods of integrating patient preferences and clinical evidence to inform treatment decisions, we explored patients’ experience with a personalised decision analysis intervention, for prophylactic low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) in the antenatal period.DesignMixed-methods explanatory sequential pilot study.SettingHospitals in Canada (n=1) and Spain (n=4 sites). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted part of the study virtually.Participants15 individuals with a prior venous thromboembolism who were pregnant or planning pregnancy and had been referred for counselling regarding LMWH.InterventionA shared decision-making intervention that included three components: (1) direct choice exercise; (2) preference elicitation exercises and (3) personalised decision analysis.Main outcome measuresParticipants completed a self-administered questionnaire to evaluate decision quality (decisional conflict, self-efficacy and satisfaction). Semistructured interviews were then conducted to explore their experience and perceptions of the decision-making process.ResultsParticipants in the study appreciated the opportunity to use an evidence-based decision support tool that considered their personal values and preferences and reported feeling more prepared for their consultation. However, there were mixed reactions to the standard gamble and personalised treatment recommendation. Some participants could not understand how to complete the standard gamble exercises, and others highlighted the need for more informative ways of presenting results of the decision analysis.ConclusionOur results highlight the challenges and opportunities for those who wish to incorporate decision analysis to support shared decision-making for clinical decisions.
Assessment of a primary care e-support package of automated case finding, simplified treatment algorithm and decision support to increase hepatitis B treatment uptake in primary care clinics in Australia (SIMPLY-B Study): protocol for a pilot evaluation
Authors: Moussa Dina , Wallace Jack , Manski-Nankervis Jo-Anne , Doyle Joseph S , Nguyen Long , Boyle Douglas , Stoové Mark A , Asselin Jason , Valaydon Zina , Ahad Marvad , Glasgow Susanne , New Kate , Hocking Jane S , Sanci Lena , Thompson Alexander , Hellard Margaret , Howell Jess 
Published: March 2023

IntroductionDespite the availability of effective, subsidised hepatitis B treatment, linkage to care and treatment rates remain very low globally. In Australia, specially trained primary care physicians (general practitioner, GPs) can prescribe hepatitis B treatment, however, most hepatitis B care occurs in specialist clinics. Increasing hepatitis B management by GPs in primary care clinics is essential to achieve national hepatitis B linkage to care and treatment targets by 2030.This pilot study determines the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of Simply B, a novel GP hepatitis B e-support package designed to increase hepatitis B management by GPs in primary care clinics.Methods and analysisThis study will be conducted in three parts:Part A: A prospective open-label pilot intervention study, comparing the proportion of people with hepatitis B who are managed by their GP in primary care clinics before, 12 months and 24 months after implementation of the Simply B electronic hepatitis B support package.Part B: A nested qualitative health services feasibility study using semistructured interviews and thematic analysisPart C: Cost-effectiveness analysis.Ethics and disseminationThis study has received ethics approval by St Vincent’s Hospital. Data management and analysis will be centralised through the Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent’s Hospital.Trial registration numberNCT05614466.
Effect of oral pre-emptive analgesia on pain management after total knee arthroplasty: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Xiong Fan-jie , Zhao Wei , Jia Shi-jian , Huang Xiao-rong , Luo Xiang-fei , Pu Hong-jiang , Song Kai , Li Yan-ming 
Published: March 2023

IntroductionTotal knee arthroplasty (TKA) is currently regarded as an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis, relieving patients’ pain and significantly enhancing their quality of life and activity levels, allowing them to return to work and daily life after surgery. However, some TKA patients suffer from varying degrees of postoperative residual pain and opioid abuse, which negatively impacts their recovery and quality of life. It has been reported that preoperative treatment with multimodal analgesics improves postoperative pain and reduces opioid consumption. However, there is no conclusive evidence that pre-emptive analgesia provides the same benefits in TKA. In order to inform future research, this protocol focuses on the efficacy and safety of oral analgesics used in TKA pre-emptive analgesia.Methods and analysisWe will search the literature on the involvement of pre-emptive analgesia in the management of pain in TKA from the PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, from their inception to 1 February 2023. Additionally, clinical registry platforms will be investigated to collect data for ongoing studies. Using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool, the quality assessment will be conducted. RevMan V.5.4 will be used for the meta-analysis. The statisticI2will be used to measure the percentage of total variability due to heterogeneity between studies. Where appropriate, subgroup and sensitivity analyses, assessment of evidence quality and publication bias will be conducted.Ethics and disseminationNo ethical approval and consent is required for this systematic review. Moreover, the results of this systematic review will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42022380782.
Emergency medical services and palliative care: a scoping review
Authors: Gage Caleb Hanson , Stander Charnelle , Gwyther Liz , Stassen Willem 
Published: March 2023

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to map existing emergency medical services (EMS) and palliative care literature by answering the question, what literature exists concerning EMS and palliative care? The sub-questions regarding this literature were, (1) what types of literature exist?, (2) what are the key findings? and (3) what knowledge gaps are present?DesignA scoping review of literature was performed with an a priori search strategy.Data sourcesMEDLINE via Pubmed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Embase via Scopus, PsycINFO, the University of Cape Town Thesis Repository and Google Scholar were searched.Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesEmpirical, English studies involving human populations published between 1 January 2000 and 24 November 2022 concerning EMS and palliative care were included.Data extraction and synthesisTwo independent reviewers screened titles, abstracts and full texts for inclusion. Extracted data underwent descriptive content analysis and were reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews guidelines.ResultsIn total, 10 725 articles were identified. Following title and abstract screening, 10 634 studies were excluded. A further 35 studies were excluded on full-text screening. The remaining 56 articles were included for review. Four predominant domains arose from included studies: (1) EMS’ palliative care role, (2) challenges faced by EMS in palliative situations, (3) EMS and palliative care integration benefits and (4) proposed recommendations for EMS and palliative care integration.ConclusionEMS have a role to play in out-of-hospital palliative care, however, many challenges must be overcome. EMS provider education, collaboration between EMS and palliative systems, creation of EMS palliative care guidelines/protocols, creation of specialised out-of-hospital palliative care teams and further research have been recommended as solutions. Future research should focus on the prioritisation, implementation and effectiveness of these solutions in various contexts.