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Pseudomembranous cystitis in cats with presumed or confirmed mineralization: A retrospective study of 26 cases (2016‐2021)
Authors: Labelle Olivier , Penninck Dominique , Butty Emmanuelle M. , Hahn Shelly , Dunn Marilyn 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundPseudomembranous cystitis (PMC) in cats is a recognized disease, but concurrent mineralization is reported rarely and its outcome is poorly described.Hypothesis and ObjectivesDescribe a population of cats with PMC and the prevalence of concurrent mineralization.AnimalsTwenty‐six cats with PMC.MethodsMedical records were retrospectively reviewed (January 2016 to December 2021). Cats with an ultrasound diagnosis of PMC were included. Clinicopathologic results, imaging, treatment, and outcome were reviewed.ResultsAll cats were male and 21 (80%) were diagnosed with urethral obstruction (UO). Five cats (23.8%) had positive urine culture (Staphylococcus felis, 3/5; Proteus mirabilis, 2/5) with a median urine pH of 8 (range, 6‐9). All cats had ultrasonographic changes suggestive of mineralization. On ultrasound examination, 10 cats (38.5%) had pseudomembranes with acoustic shadowing suggestive of mineralization, 15 (57.7%) had changes indicative of ulceration, and 8 (31%) had changes compatible with of a urachal anomaly. Twenty‐two cats received medical treatment, 4 underwent surgery (3 percutaneous cystolithotomy, 1 cystotomy). Twenty cats (77%) survived to discharge. Follow‐up ultrasound examination indicated resolution of PMC in 6/7 cats, 4 had persistent hyperechoic bladder lining. Five of 12 cats with follow‐up had a relapse of lower urinary tract signs.Conclusions and Clinical ImportancePseudomembranous cystitis was diagnosed mainly in male cats with UO and imaging findings suggestive of mineralization were present in all cases. Frequent negative urine culture suggests a different etiology than encrusting cystitis related to urease‐positive bacteria. Good outcomes can be achieved with medical management.
The figured world of medical education senior leaders: Making meaning and enacting agency
Authors: McOwen Katherine S. , Varpio Lara , Konopasky Abigail W. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIntroductionThe field of medical education is relatively new, and its boundaries are not firmly established. If we had a better understanding of the intricacies of the domain, we might be better equipped to navigate the ever‐changing demands we must address. To that end, we explore medical education as a world wherein leaders harness agency, improvisation, discourse, positionality and power to act.MethodsUsing the constructivist theory of figured worlds (FW), we conducted a narrative analysis of the stories medical education senior leaders tell about their roles and experiences in the world of medical education (n = 9).ResultsWe identified four foundational premises about the world of medical education: (i) medical education stands at the intersection of three interrelated worlds of clinical medicine, hospital administration and university administration; (ii) medical education is shaped by and shapes the clinical learning environment at the local level; (iii) medical education experiences ubiquitous change which is a source of power; and (iv) medical education is energised by relationships between individuals.DiscussionFocusing on the FW theory's notions of agency, improvisation, discourse, positionality and power enabled us to describe the world of medical education as a complex domain existing in a space of conflicting power hierarchies, identities and discourses. Using FW allowed us to see the powerful affordances offered to medical education due to its position between worlds amid unceasing change.
Pope Francis’ Vision for a Synodal Church
Authors: Conway Eamonn 
Published: July 2023

Abstract‘Synod’ and ‘synodality’ have become synonymous with Pope Francis. Since Pope Paul VI instituted the Synod of Bishops as a permanent office in 1965, there hasn't been any pontificate that has given these matters as much profile and attention as his has. Why is this the case, and what is Pope Francis’ vision for a synodal Church? More fundamentally, what is synodality, according to tradition of the Church, and Pope Francis? Several years into both local and global synodal-type processes and formation gatherings, it seems many people, even prominent Church leaders, readily admit that they still do not fully understand it. For this reason, this article sets out to provide a general overview and introduction.
Global hotspots of plant phylogenetic diversity
Authors: Tietje Melanie , Antonelli Alexandre , Forest Félix , Govaerts Rafaël , Smith Stephen A. , Sun Miao , Baker William J. , Eiserhardt Wolf L. 
Published: July 2023

SummaryRegions harbouring high unique phylogenetic diversity (PD) are priority targets for conservation. Here, we analyse the global distribution of plant PD, which remains poorly understood despite plants being the foundation of most terrestrial habitats and key to human livelihoods.Capitalising on a recently completed, comprehensive global checklist of vascular plants, we identify hotspots of unique plant PD and test three hypotheses: (1) PD is more evenly distributed than species diversity; (2) areas of highest PD (often called ‘hotspots’) do not maximise cumulative PD; and (3) many biomes are needed to maximise cumulative PD.Our results support all three hypotheses: more than twice as many regions are required to cover 50% of global plant PD compared to 50% of species; regions that maximise cumulative PD substantially differ from the regions with outstanding individual PD; and while (sub‐)tropical moist forest regions dominate across PD hotspots, other forest types and open biomes are also essential.Safeguarding PD in the Anthropocene (including the protection of some comparatively species‐poor areas) is a global, increasingly recognised responsibility. Having highlighted countries with outstanding unique plant PD, further analyses are now required to fully understand the global distribution of plant PD and associated conservation imperatives across spatial scales.
The success rate of mini‐screws for incisors intrusion and patient age, gender, and insertion angle in the maxilla using CBCT and implant‐guided surgery. A split‐mouth, randomized control trail
Authors: Chawshli Omar Fawzi , Hasan Hasan Sabah , Yalda Fedil Andraws , Al‐Talabani Shaho Z. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesThe intrusion of anterior teeth is a routine procedure in orthodontics, which has been performed efficiently with the help of mini‐screws in the anterior region, especially the upper maxilla. This study aimed to investigate the effect of insertion angle and sociodemographic features on the success rate of mini‐screws at the anterior maxillary region.Materials and MethodsTwenty‐nine patients (18 Females and 11 Males) aged 18‐40 years old were involved in the current study. A split‐mouth design was carried out in which recruited patients needed bilateral anterior screws at the labial bone in the region of the incisor for the intrusion of upper anterior incisor teeth as part of their orthodontic treatment with a fixed appliance (upper right side received 90‐degree insertion angle mini‐screw and 45° for left side) using a surgical guide fabricated from patients CBCT and intraoral scans. The mini‐screws were inserted at the attached gingiva bilaterally to achieve intrusion of upper anterior teeth with a power chain ligated from the main archwire to the anterior min‐implants. The patient was recalled monthly for orthodontic appliance activation and screw assessment for 6 months. The intrusion force was 15 g on each side.ResultsThe results of the study showed that screw stability was higher in the male group than the female group at the 6th monthly follow‐up visit with a statistically significant difference between both genders (P = .044). Concerning insertion angle, results showed a statistically significant difference between 45° and 90° as an insertion angle with a P‐value <.01 in most of the follow‐up months.ConclusionThis study found that male patients with mini‐screws inserted at 90° showed greater screw stability over time.
Determination of serum and gingival crevicular fluid levels of omentin in healthy and rheumatoid arthritis subjects with and without periodontitis
Authors: Mohit Jyothi , Ari Geetha , Mahendra Jaideep , Prakash Prashanthi , Bedi Muskan , Dave Pavithra H. , Logaranjani Anitha , Namasivayam Ambalavanan 
Published: July 2023

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of this study was to assess and correlate the serum and GCF levels of omentin with the periodontal status of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with and without periodontitis.MethodsForty‐four patients were divided into four groups: group H: 11 systemically and periodontally healthy subjects; group P: 11 systemically healthy subjects with periodontitis; group RA: 11 periodontally healthy subjects with rheumatoid arthritis and group RA + P: 11 rheumatoid arthritis subjects with periodontitis. Periodontal parameters (plaque index, modified gingival index, probing depth, and clinical attachment level) were recorded and serum and GCF samples were collected for the estimation of omentin using ELISA.ResultsThe mean value of plaque index, modified gingival index, probing depth, and clinical attachment level were significantly higher whereas serum and GCF omentin levels were found to be decreased in group IV when compared to the other groups. The significant correlation was found between the serum and GCF omentin levels with all the periodontal parameters.ConclusionThe omentin level in serum and GCF was found to be lower in RA patients with periodontitis. It is also inversely correlated with the periodontal parameters. Thus, omentin can serve as a significant diagnostic and therapeutic tool in both periodontal and rheumatoid disease.
Extracellular matrix of ameloblastoma‐derived negatively regulates osteogenic differentiation
Authors: Zhang Hongrong , Wang Weihong , Qian Yemei , Zhang Lanlan 
Published: July 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the effects of key pathogenic genes involved in the development of jaw ameloblastoma (AB) and its associated extracellular matrix (ECM) on osteogenic differentiation in order to provide a theoretical foundation for future research into bone aggressiveness of AB.MethodsThe essential genes were identified by five AB patients for whole‐exome sequencing and the microarray datasets GES38494 and GES132472. Moreover, the expression of key genes and their encoded proteins in AB tissues was explored. In addition, AB‐derived the decellularized ECM (ABdECM) tissues were generated by the decellularization technique. Furthermore, the osteogenic development of periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) was mimicked by simulating the effects of the AB tumor microenvironment (TME).ResultsThe AB essential genes including COL1A2, COL4A2, FBN1, and HPSE were discovered. Among them, the expression of HPSE was down‐regulated, while that of COL1A2, COL4A2, and FBN1 was noticeably upregulated in AB compared with normal gingival tissues of the jaws. In vitro osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs was suppressed by the ABdECM.ConclusionsAbnormal ECM proteins encoded by COL4A2, COL1A2, FBN1, and HPSE genes can cause disturbance in the ECM environment of AB and promote bone resorption.
Contribution of active commuting to and from school to device‐measured physical activity levels in young people: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Campos‐Garzón Pablo , Sevil‐Serrano Javier , García‐Hermoso Antonio , Chillón Palma , Barranco‐Ruiz Yaira 
Published: July 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo analyze the contribution of active commuting to and from school (ACS) to device‐measured light physical activity (LPA) and moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels in young people aged 6 to 18 years old, as well as, in both trip directions (i.e., home‐school, school‐home).MethodsThis systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA statement, and five different databases were used for the systematic search (PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTdiscuss, Cochrane Library, and National Transportation Library) using PECO strategy.ResultsA total of 14 studies met all the eligibility criteria, which compile 7127 participants. The overall ACS weighted LPA was 19.55 min (95% CI: 3.84‐35.26; I2 = 99.9%, p < 0.001) and 68.74 min (95% CI: 6.09‐131.39; z = 2.15, p = 0.030) during the home‐school and school‐home trips, respectively. For MVPA, the overall ACS weighted MVPA was 8.98 min (95% CI: 5.33–12.62; I2 = 99.95%, p < 0.001) during the home‐school trip and 20.07 min (95% CI: 13.62‐26.53; I2 = 99.62%, p < 0.001) during the school‐home trip.ConclusionACS may contribute about 48% of the PA recommendations in young people on school days if both trip directions are actively performed. Therefore, future studies aimed at increasing daily PA levels in young population should focus on promoting students' ACS.PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020162004A.
A global systematic literature review on sustainable soil management practices (1994–2022)
Authors: Sharna Shaima Chowdhury , Maraseni Tek , Radanielson Ando Mariot 
Published: July 2023

AbstractSustainable Soil Management Practices (SSMP) offer potential benefits while conserving natural resources. However, the low adoption of SSMP limits the achievement of their full potential. To examine the current state of knowledge on SSMP adoption and identify research gaps, we systematically reviewed 269 peer‐reviewed publications pooled from Scopus, Web of Science and ScienceDirect, covering the period from 1994 to 2022. We assessed the temporal and spatial transitions of SSMP adoption and identified a broad perspective of 14 themes on SSMP adoption and highlight the research trends and gaps. Prior to 2010, research on SSMP adoption was concentrated on a few themes and has become diversified in later years, covering emerging themes such as climate change and use Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Publications on SSMP adoption exhibited a global distribution, with particular emphasis on the African continent due to the flow of donors' funds driven by severe soil degradation and limited use of improved technologies in Africa. Studies on minimum soil disturbance were prevalent worldwide, with the highest number of publications. Our findings also indicate a strong research collaboration between developed and developing countries, showcasing donor‐driven collaborative efforts and mutual benefits across different regions. This review however highlights the limited inclusion of local knowledge in SSMP promotion and recommends a bottom‐up approach for future initiatives. In the discussion section, different critical factors of SSMP adoption covering farmers' perceptions, climate change, policy impact and the use of ICT are discussed. These findings and identified research gaps are useful for further research and the development of sustainable soil management policies, programmes and projects.
Daily huddle best practice: An Evidence‐Based guide
Authors: Murphy Victoria 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundDaily huddles positively influence staff satisfaction and perception; standardization of a daily huddle should be prioritized to benefit from its effects.AimThe aim of this project initiative was to implement an evidence‐based, standardized daily huddle on an inpatient medical‐surgical oncology unit.Implementation PlanA searchable question was developed, and the identified literature was critically appraised and synthesized for evidence‐based recommendations. The recommendations for the structure and content of a daily huddle were implemented using a standardized format.OutcomesPre‐implementation and post‐implementation staff perception and satisfaction surveys yielded positive results. Improvements in effective communication and staff satisfaction were identified.Implications for PracticeAn effective daily huddle is essential for communicating pertinent information that can affect workflows and patient safety, as well as promoting teamwork and staff satisfaction.
Capacities, Green function, and Bergman functions
Authors: Chen Bo‐Yong 
Published: July 2023

AbstractUsing the logarithmic capacity, we give quantitative estimates of the Green function, as well as precise lower bounds of the Bergman kernel for bounded pseudoconvex domains in and the Bergman distance for bounded planar domains. In particular, it is shown that the Bergman kernel satisfies the sharp estimate if is a bounded pseudoconvex domain with ‐boundary.
Optimization of Heat Interaction Between Borehole Heat Exchanger and Ground Using Taguchi Method During Space Cooling and Heating Operation of GSHP System
Authors: Kumar Satish , Murugesan Krishnan 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
In this research work, optimization of heat exchange between borehole heat exchanger (BHE) and the ground soil for space cooling and heating applications, incorporating the optimum thermal effectiveness of BHE has been reported. Initially, Taguchi technique is employed to optimize the effectiveness of borehole heat exchanger. Later, the experimental data of 24 h are coupled with the theoretically optimized parameters to compute the optimum heat exchange during peak summer and peak winter seasons. In the Taguchi optimization approach, six control variables at three levels are employed and a standard, L27 (36) orthogonal array is selected for the analysis. Among the six control variables, thermal conductivity of the grouting material is observed to be the most influential parameter and tube radius of BHE as the least parameter in the optimized thermal effectiveness of the BHE. Both the experiments for space heating and cooling were conducted on a 17.5 kW cooling capacity ground source heat pump system (GSHP), connected with five parallelly connected double U-tube BHE and one single U-tube BHE. To compute the optimum heat transfer to/ from the BHE, time-dependent borehole temperature was incorporated to include the dynamic thermal load of the GSHP system. After incorporating the Taguchi-optimized thermal effectiveness in the experimental data, there is an enhancement of 30% to 48% of heat rejection into the ground during the summer season, whereas in the winter season, there is an enhancement of 35– 52% of heat extraction from the ground.
A Methodology to Assess the Suitability of Typical Meteorological Year Weather Data for Simulating the Performance of Buildings Conditioned Entirely by Ambient Energy
Authors: Sharp M. Keith 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
This study evaluates for the first time the suitability of typical meteorological year (TMY) weather data for simulating the performance of buildings that are entirely conditioned by ambient energy. A home in Durango, CO, was simulated with TMY data, with real data for 1998–2020 and with extreme meteorological year (XMY) data. For this climate, the indoor temperature in the house designed with TMY data drops below the range of comfortable indoor temperature (20–25 °C) for 16 of 23 years, including as low as 13 °C during 2008. With the thermal time constant of the house adjusted for each data set to maintain comfort, the required time constants for the real data ranged from 1.178 to 7.56 days with a mean of 3.14 and a median of 2.38, while the TMY value was 1.862 for a percentile rank of 0.318. XMY data did not produce significantly better results. The correlation of the time constant to weather parameters showed that the maximum interval during which the 24-h average solar load ratio remains below 1 is a promising index for identifying the most challenging year. Until more representative TMY and XMY weightings are developed for ambient-conditioned buildings across other climates, it is advisable that current TMY data are used only for preliminary design and that multi-year simulations are conducted for final design.
Signal and Model Based Analysis of Systems With Friction and Impacts
Authors: Oestreich Markus , Hinrichs Nikolaus , Popp Karl 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Nonsmooth dynamical systems become increasingly important in engineering and other applied sciences since nonsmooth effects are taken into account and are no longer smoothed out. Due to the lack of smoothness, classical mathematical methods are not or only limited applicable and require often extensions in order to apply analytical and numerical methods. In mechanical systems the consideration of e.g. friction and impacts leads to discontinuities in the corresponding mathematical models.
In the proposed paper different methods will be applied, based either on models or on measured or simulated time signals. The investigation comprises a friction oscillator with self- and external excitation and a simple impact oscillator.
The methods under consideration are one-dimensional maps, bifurcation and stability analysis, the determination of Lyapunov exponents, and the phase-space reconstruction by the help of general mutual information and false nearest neighbours.
Thermal Contact Conductance of Non-Flat, Rough, Metallic Coated Metals
Authors: Lambert M. A. , Fletcher L. S. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Thermal contact conductance is an important consideration in such applications as thermally induced stress in supersonic and hypersonic flight vehicles, nuclear reactor cooling, electronics packaging, spacecraft thermal control, and gas turbine and internal combustion engine cooling. In many instances, the highest possible thermal contact conductance is desired. For this reason, soft, high conductivity, metallic coatings are sometimes applied to contacting surfaces (often metallic) to increase thermal contact conductance. Two previously developed theoretical models for thermal contact conductance of metallic coated metals have been proven accurate for flat, rough surfaces. However, these two theories often substantially over-predict the conductance of non-flat, rough, metallic coated metals. In this investigation, a previously developed semi-empirical conductance model for flat and non-flat, rough, uncoated metals is employed in predicting the conductance of flat and non-flat, rough, metallic coated metals. The more commonly cited of the previous theoretical models for flat surfaces and the semi-empirical model are compared to experimental thermal contact conductance results from a number of investigations in the literature. Results for a number of metallic coating/substrate combinations on surfaces with widely varying flatness and roughness were analyzed. Both models agree well with experimental results for flat, rough, metallic coated metals. However, the semi-empirical model is substantially more accurate and more conservative than the theoretical model compared to the majority of experimental results for non-flat, rough, metallic coated metals.
Flow Field Measurements in Confined and Submerged Jet Impingement
Authors: Fitzgerald Janice A. , Garimella Suresh V. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The flow field of an axisymmetric, confined and submerged turbulent jet impinging normally on a flat plate was studied experimentally using laser-Doppler velocimetry. Single jets of a perfluorinated dielectric liquid (FC-77) were used in the experiments, with nozzle diameters of 3.18 and 6.35 mm, and nozzle-to-target plate spacings of up to 4 jet diameters. The experiments were conducted for turbulent jet Reynolds numbers in the range of 8500 to 23000. Velocity measurements just downstream of the nozzle exit show an increase in volume flow rate of 10–26% relative to the volume flow rate at the exit due to entrainment of the surrounding fluid. Very near the target plate, a maximum in the radial velocity is observed to occur at a radial distance from the stagnation point of 1 nozzle diameter. The location where transition to turbulence is observed in the wall jet is shown to move radially outward for increasing nozzle-to-target plate spacing, and lies between 2d and 2.5d for all cases. The flow field characteristics of the confined and submerged jets in the present study are contrasted to those reported in the literature for free-surface jets and submerged but unconfined jets.