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Academic Expectations and Well-Being in School Children
Authors: Cassidy Tony , Boulos Ailana 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe current study aimed to explore health behaviour, quality of life and well-being in older children in relation to social background, parental academic socialisation and academic expectation stress, and the role of emerging constructs of self-compassion and psychological capital as potential protective factors. A survey was administered to a sample of 373 children (150 males and 223 females) aged between 11 and 15 years. Children were assessed on academic expectations stress, home and social background, parenting experience, psychological capital, self-compassion, health behaviour, well-being and quality of life. Academic expectation stress was inversely predictive of well-being and quality of life and through its impact on self-compassion and psychological capital, to health behaviour. Findings from this study would suggest that positive psychology interventions to build self-compassion and psychological capital may be efficacious in reducing the negative impact of academic expectation stress in children.
Investigating the Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on the Fluorescence Intensity of Bambuterol and its Active Metabolite Terbutaline Using FRET
Authors: Abd Elhaleem Shymaa M. , Elsebaei F. , Shalan Sh. , Belal F. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractSilver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were found to significantly quench the fluorescence of bambuterol hydrochloride (BAM) and its active metabolite terbutaline sulfate (TER). The intrinsic fluorescence intensity of each of BAM (at 264/292 nm) and TER (at 276/306 nm) decreased by the gradual addition of AgNPs. Quenching of the steady state fluorescence of BAM and TER probably resulted from the energy transfer to the photo-excited state of AgNPs. The estimated Stern–Volmer quenching constant at several temperature settings proved that the quenching mechanism of the two drugs was dynamic quenching in case of BAM while it was static quenching in case of TER. The number of binding sites, binding constants, and corresponding thermodynamic parameters depending on the interaction system were estimated at 293, 313, and 333 °K and the results obtained were interpreted.
On Null-Homology and Stationary Sequences
Authors: Alsmeyer Gerold , Mukherjee Chiranjib 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe concept of homology, originally developed as a useful tool in algebraic topology, has by now become pervasive in quite different branches of mathematics. The notion particularly appears quite naturally in ergodic theory in the study of measure-preserving transformations arising from various group actions or, equivalently, the study of stationary sequences when adopting a probabilistic perspective as in this paper. Our purpose is to give a new and relatively short proof of the coboundary theorem due to Schmidt (Cocycles on ergodic transformation groups. Macmillan lectures in mathematics, vol 1, Macmillan Company of India, Ltd., Delhi, 1977) which provides a sharp criterion that determines (and rules out) when two stationary processes belong to the same null-homology equivalence class. We also discuss various aspects of null-homology within the class of Markov random walks and compare null-homology with a formally stronger notion which we call strict-sense null-homology. Finally, we also discuss some concrete cases where the notion of null-homology turns up in a relevant manner.
Anent the theoretical justification of a sex doula program
Authors: Firth Steven J. , Neiders Ivars 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe Human Condition is neither a well-defined nor well-described concept—nevertheless, it is generally agreed that human sexuality is a fundamental and constituent part of it. For most able-bodied persons, accessing and expressing one's sexuality is a (relatively) trouble-free process. However, many disabled persons experience difficulty in accessing their sexuality, while others experience such significant barriers that they are often precluded from sexual citizenship altogether. Recognising the barriers to the sexual citizenship of disabled persons, the concept of a Welfare-Funded Sex Doula Program has been advanced — a program specifically aimed at meeting the various (and often complex) sexual needs of disabled people. Below we show how that program can be justified within at least two different moral frameworks, the capabilities approach and liberal utilitarianism, and consider and repudiate arguments against it.
Digital Restitution of Cultural Goods: In Search of a Working Model
Authors: Stec Piotr , Jagielska-Burduk Alicja 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe paper deals with the problem of digital restitution of art to post-colonial and postdependency countries. A new model of digital restitution composed of two elements: creation of a digital copy with a NFT attached and creation of new property right in a physical and digital object has been proposed. A system of balances between the rights and duties based on the prior user concept has been developed.
Rational transformative decision-making
Authors: Villiger Daniel 
Published: February 2023

AbstractAccording to L. A. Paul (2014), transformative experiences pose a challenge for decision theory, as their subjective value is not epistemically accessible. However, several authors propose that the subjective values of options are often irrelevant to their ranking; in many cases, all we need for rational transformative decision-making are the known non-subjective values. This stance is in conflict with Paul’s argument that the subjective value can always swamp the non-subjective value. The approach presented in this paper takes Paul’s argument into account and shows how potential swamping can be controlled given that one desires the transformative outcome: If one knows from previous decisions that desired transformative outcomes are associated with positive subjective value and if, in addition, testimony confirms this association for the current decision situation, one can infer that a desired outcome’s expected subjective value has a positive valence. Accordingly, one can rationally choose the desired transformative option if its non-subjective value is no lower than the overall value of any other option.
The subject of knowledge in collaborative science
Authors: Uygun Tunç Duygu 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe epistemic subject of collective scientific knowledge has been a matter of dispute in recent philosophy of science and epistemology. Following the distributed cognition framework, both collective-subject accounts (most notably by Knorr-Cetina, in Epistemic Cultures, Harvard University Press, 1999) as well as no-subject accounts of collective scientific knowledge (most notably by Giere, Social Epistemology 21:313–320, 2007; in Carruthers, Stich, Siegal (eds), The Cognitive Basis of Science, Cambridge University Press, 2002a) have been offered. Both strategies of accounting for collective knowledge are problematic from the perspective of mainstream epistemology. Postulating genuinely collective epistemic subjects is a high-commitment strategy with little clear benefit. On the other hand, eliminating the epistemic subject radically severs the link between knowledge and knowers. Most importantly, both strategies lead to the undesirable outcome that in some cases of scientific knowledge there might be no individual knower that we can identify. I argue that distributed cognition offers us a fertile framework for analyzing complex socio-technical processes of contemporary scientific knowledge production, but scientific knowledge should nonetheless be located in individual knowers. I distinguish between the production and possession of knowledge, and argue that collective knowledge is collectively produced knowledge, not collectively possessed knowledge. I then propose an account of non-testimonial, expert scientific knowledge which allows for collectively produced knowledge to be known by individuals.
Fish-Kills in the Urban Stretch of the Tiber River After a Flash-Storm: Investigative Monitoring with Effect-Based Methods, Targeted Chemical Analyses, and Fish Assemblage Examinations
Authors: Carere Mario , Lacchetti Ines , di Domenico Kevin , Cristiano Walter , Mancini Laura , De Felip Elena , Ingelido Anna Maria , Massei Riccardo , Tancioni Lorenzo 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
In 2020 and 2021, fish-kills events occurred in the Tiber river in the city of Rome. These events, which caused the death of thousands of fish of different species (e.g., Barbus spp., Cyprinus carpio, Squalius spp.), were preceded the days before by severe flash-storms. Heavy rains in urban areas in recent years are linked to climate change and fish-kills events. With the aim to investigate the causes of these events, effect-based methods (EBMs) and targeted chemical analyses have been performed on a specific site of river Tiber in the center of the city. Additionally, examination and classification of the floating dead fishes have been performed. The chemical analysis performed on several groups of contaminants showed the presence of some pharmaceuticals, insecticides, and PFAS at up to ng/L. Results with the Fish Embryo Toxicity (FET) test confirmed lethal and sub-lethal effects, while acute effects were not detected with the Daphnia magna acute test. The fish-kills events probably can be generated by several factors as a consequence of an increasing human anthropization of the area with the contribution of different stressors together with chemical releases and emissions. This study shows that in multiple stressor scenarios characterized by heavy rainfall, droughts, and strong anthropogenic pressures, the application of EBMs, chemical analysis, and fish assemblage examinations can represent a useful support in the investigation of the causes of extensive fish-kills events.
Boosting NAD ameliorates hematopoietic impairment linked to short telomeres in vivo
Authors: Stock Amanda J. , Ayyar Saipriya , Kashyap Amogh , Wang Yunong , Yanai Hagai , Starost Matthew F. , Tanaka-Yano Mayuri , Bodogai Monica , Sun Chongkui , Wang Yajun , Gong Yi , Puligilla Chandrakala , Fang Evandro F. , Bohr Vilhelm A. , Liu Yie , Beerman Isabel 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Short telomeres are a defining feature of telomere biology disorders (TBDs), including dyskeratosis congenita (DC), for which there is no effective general cure. Patients with TBDs often experience bone marrow failure. NAD, an essential metabolic coenzyme, is decreased in models of DC. Herein, using telomerase reverse transcriptase null (Tert−/−) mice with critically short telomeres, we investigated the effect of NAD supplementation with the NAD precursor, nicotinamide riboside (NR), on features of health span disrupted by telomere impairment. Our results revealed that NR ameliorated body weight loss in Tert−/− mice and improved telomere integrity and telomere dysfunction-induced systemic inflammation. NR supplementation also mitigated myeloid skewing of Tert−/− hematopoietic stem cells. Furthermore, NR alleviated villous atrophy and inflammation in the small intestine of Tert−/− transplant recipient mice. Altogether, our findings support NAD intervention as a potential therapeutic strategy to enhance aspects of health span compromised by telomere attrition.
Association between Childhood Maltreatment and Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Los Angeles
Authors: Wiss David A. , Prelip Michael L. , Upchurch Dawn M. , von Ehrenstein Ondine S. , Tomiyama A. Janet , Gorbach Pamina M. , Shoptaw Steven J. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been associated with poor mental health outcomes in adulthood. Childhood maltreatment is related to both depressive and anxiety symptoms. Our objective was to investigate these associations among low-income, mostly Black and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM), as these may be a particularly vulnerable population group. Data come from a longitudinal study of MSM with varied substance use behaviors (n = 321) collected between August 2014 and April 2022. Cumulative, childhood maltreatment ACEs, and the single ACE of childhood sexual abuse were investigated as potential predictors of self-reported depressive and anxiety symptoms in mixed-effects logistic and ordinal regression models. There was no evidence of a dose-response relationship between the number of ACEs and the predicted probability of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Compared to MSM reporting fewer than five ACEs, those with five or more ACEs had approximately double the odds ratio of reporting depressive (OR = 1.93; 95% CI: 1.04–3.60) and anxiety symptoms (OR = 2.21; 95% CI: 1.05–4.68). The dimension of childhood maltreatment had a more robust prediction of depressive symptoms than the dimension of household dysfunction across all models. The association between childhood sexual abuse history and depressive symptoms remained after adjustment for the other nine ACEs (OR = 2.27; 95% CI: 1.11–4.68). The ordinal logistic model suggested that cumulative ACEs more than triple the odds of being in a higher anxiety category (OR = 3.12; 95% CI: 1.58–6.14), with associations reported for childhood maltreatment ACEs (OR = 1.31; 95% CI: 1.06–1.66) and childhood sexual abuse (OR = 1.93; 95% CI: 0.89–4.21). Childhood maltreatment ACEs, particularly childhood sexual abuse, are salient predictors of depressive and anxiety symptoms among adult urban MSM. Mitigating the impact of childhood maltreatment requires understanding the additional burden of social distress often faced by MSM throughout the life course.
The Role of Functional Urban Areas in the Spread of COVID-19 Omicron (Northern Spain)
Authors: De Cos Olga , Castillo Valentín , Cantarero David 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThis study focuses on the space-time patterns of the COVID-19 Omicron wave at a regional scale, using municipal data. We analyze the Basque Country and Cantabria, two adjacent regions in the north of Spain, which between them numbered 491,816 confirmed cases in their 358 municipalities from 15th November 2021 to 31st March 2022. The study seeks to determine the role of functional urban areas (FUAs) in the spread of the Omicron variant of the virus, using ESRI Technology (ArcGIS Pro) and applying intelligence location methods such as 3D-bins and emerging hot spots. Those methods help identify trends and types of problem area, such as hot spots, at municipal level. The results demonstrate that FUAs do not contain an over-concentration of COVID-19 cases, as their location coefficient is under 1.0 in relation to population. Nevertheless, FUAs do have an important role as drivers of spread in the upward curve of the Omicron wave. Significant hot spot patterns are found in 85.0% of FUA area, where 98.9% of FUA cases occur. The distribution of cases shows a spatially stationary linear correlation linked to demographically progressive areas (densely populated, young profile, and with more children per woman) which are well connected by highways and railroads. Based on this research, the proposed GIS methodology can be adapted to other case studies. Considering geo-prevention and WHO Health in All Policies approaches, the research findings reveal spatial patterns that can help policymakers in tackling the pandemic in future waves as society learns to live with the virus.
Planung und Implementierung einer baulichen Maßnahme zur Bewegungsförderung im ländlichen Raum – die „Bewegte Dorfrunde“ Wülfershausen
Authors: Domokos Bruno , Faßbender Carla , Müller Christina , Paulsen Lisa , Bucksch Jens , Wallmann-Sperlich Birgit 
Published: February 2023

Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund
Die Bewegungsförderung wird in ländlichen Strukturen weitestgehend vernachlässigt. Im Rahmen eines Forschungsprojekts wurde in einer ländlichen Gemeinde ein systematischer Planungs- und Implementierungsprozess durchlaufen, wobei explizit bauliche Veränderungen der physischen Bewegungsverhältnisse adressiert wurden. Ziel des Artikels ist es, diesen Prozess und das Ergebnis, die „Bewegte Dorfrunde“, zu beschreiben.

Methodische Vorgehensweise
Der Planungs- und Umsetzungsprozess erfolgte angelehnt an den Public Health Action Cycle in 4 Schritten: I) Zur Problembestimmung wurde eine partizipative Bedarfs- und Bedürfnisanalyse durchgeführt, die aus verschiedenen Verfahren und Instrumenten bestand (Asset-Analyse, Auditierung, Fragebogenerhebung, Beteiligungsverfahren). II) Die Planungsgruppe sammelte die genannten Probleme und Maßnahmenvorschläge aus der Bürgerschaft, die jeweils unterschiedliche Handlungsfelder adressierten. Aufgrund vielfältiger Potenziale und unter Berücksichtigung der Ergebnisse aus der Bedarfs- und Bedürfnisanalyse legte sich die Projektplanungsgruppe u. a. auf einen beschilderten Gemeinderundweg mit Bewegungsstationen fest. III) Eine Dorfrunden-Arbeitsgruppe aus Bürger*innen entwarf ein bewegungsanregendes und interaktionsförderndes Stationenkonzept, erarbeitete Motivierungsstrategien für die Nutzung und setzte es mit Unterstützung der Gemeinde um. IV) In einer internen Evaluation wurde der Planungs- und Umsetzungsprozess sowie das Ergebnis der „Bewegten Dorfrunde“ von den Dorfrunden-Arbeitsgruppenmitgliedern bewertet.

Ergebnisse
Die Projektmaßnahme besteht aus einem 2,8 km langen Gemeinderundweg entlang beliebter Spazierwege in verschiedenen Ortsteilen, der durch thematisch unterschiedliche Stationen und mehrere Sitzmöglichkeiten ergänzt wurde. Zum Stationenkonzept gehören 14 niedrigschwellige Bewegungs- und Begegnungsangebote zu den Themen Sport und Bewegung, Entspannung und Achtsamkeit, Spiel und Spaß sowie Begegnung. Maßnahmen zur Nutzungsmotivierung beinhalten Aktionstage mit begleiteten Begehungen, aktive Bewerbungen über unterschiedliche Kommunikationswege und allgemeine Anreizstrukturen. In der Evaluation wurden Prozess und Ergebnis positiv bewertet.

Schlussfolgerung
Partizipative, systematische Planung und Umsetzung ist auch in ländlichen Strukturen eine wichtige Voraussetzung für die Entwicklung passgenauer Maßnahmen. Die „Bewegte Dorfrunde“ bekräftigt Chancen für die kommunale Bewegungsförderung im ländlichen Raum.
Verknüpfung von randomisierten kontrollierten Studien und Real World Data
Authors: Friede Tim , Röver Christian , Mathes Tim 
Published: February 2023

Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund
Randomisierte kontrollierte Studien („randomized controlled trials“ [RCT]) sind der Goldstandard für die Evaluation von Interventionen. Allerdings wird oft angeführt, dass diese nur schwer durchzuführen seien und dass sie daher ggf. unter kleinen Fallzahlen leideten. Zudem wird häufig kritisiert, dass RCT aus diesem Grund sowie durch (zu) enge Einschlusskriterien und zu starke Standardisierung vielfach nicht den klinischen Routinebedingungen entsprechen. Beides kann zu Einschränkungen in der Aussagekraft von RCT führen.

Fragestellung
Der Artikel zeigt auf, wie RCT und Real World Data (RWD)-basierte Studien voneinander profitieren können.

Methoden
Es wurde eine selektive Übersicht der Literatur zur Verknüpfung von Daten aus RCT und RWD erstellt.

Ergebnisse
Die RCT-Daten und RWD können mit unterschiedlichen Zielen verknüpft werden. Zum einen kann die Verknüpfung dazu dienen, die Effizienz der Auswertung eines RCT zu erhöhen. So können hierarchische Modelle zur Evidenzsynthese RWD nutzen, um die Präzision der RCT-Effektschätzung maßgeblich zu erhöhen. Zum anderen können RWD genutzt werden, falls die Übertragbarkeit von RCT auf die Routineversorgung zweifelhaft ist. Zur Erhöhung der externen Validität können u. a. verschiedene Gewichtungsverfahren und Modellierungsmethoden verwendet werden. Umgekehrt können RCT-Daten genutzt werden, um eine systematische Verzerrung in RWD zu bereinigen. Bei der „comprehensive cohort study“ erfolgt die Durchführung der RCT- und der Kohortenstudie parallel. Sie erlaubt die Einschätzung der externen Validität eines RCT und kann zudem bei einer gemeinsamen Auswertung von RCT und Registern sehr effizient sein.

Schlussfolgerungen
Es bestehen diverse vielsprechende Möglichkeiten, Daten aus RCT und RWD zu verknüpfen. Es erscheint daher wünschenswert, dass Verknüpfungen vermehrt Anwendung finden. Hierbei ist wichtig, dass diese prospektiv geplant werden.
Descriptive Analysis of International Bariatric Surgery Tourism Services
Authors: Azlan Ariffin , Finucane Francis M. , Flaherty Gerard T. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractInadequate access to public bariatric surgical services has favoured the growth of bariatric tourism. This study analysed data extracted from bariatric surgical centres that care for patients travelling from abroad. The research highlights apparent deficits in accreditation, communication, perioperative care, and travel health advice. An international registry of accredited bariatric tourism providers and patient education may be indicated.
Development of a self-management support practice framework for addressing cancer-related fatigue: a modified Delphi study
Authors: Agbejule Oluwaseyifunmi Andi , Hart Nicolas H. , Ekberg Stuart , Chan Raymond Javan 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Managing cancer-related fatigue requires individuals to adopt a range of self-management behaviours. However, clinicians report the lack of clear guidance on self-management support practices hinders their provision of supportive care. To develop consensus on a framework of core practices required by health professionals to deliver effective self-management support to cancer patients and survivors experiencing cancer-related fatigue.

Methods
A preliminary framework of 47 practice items (14 Key Practices, 33 Practice Components) was derived from a systematic review, and a self-management support capability outline for primary care professionals. This preliminary framework was presented for consensus rating and comment in a two-round modified Delphi study conducted with a panel of health professionals, research academics, and cancer consumers.

Results
Fifty-two panel participants comprising consumers (n = 25), health professionals (n = 19), and researchers (n = 16) were included in Round 1 of the modified Delphi study. Feedback from the panel produced consensus on retaining 27 of 47 original practice items without change. Seventeen items (including 12 modified, and 5 newly created practice items) were sent to the panel for rating in Round 2. Thirty-six experts produced consensus on retaining all 17 practice items in Round 2. The final framework comprised 44 items (13 Key Practices, 31 Practice Components).

Conclusions
The practice framework offers an evidence- and consensus-based model of best practice for health professionals providing self-management support for cancer-related fatigue.

Implications for Cancer Survivors
This framework is the first to focus on quality provision of self-management support in managing cancer-related fatigue, one of the most prevalent symptoms experienced by cancer patients and survivors.