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Trajectories of parental posttraumatic stress disorder and children's mental health following Super Typhoon Lekima: The mediating role of feeling of safety
Authors: Wang Xuan , Huang Jiali , Yang Xima , Liu Zhengyi , Zhou Xiao 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIntroductionSeveral studies have examined the impact of parents' posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on their children's mental health, but few have evaluated the role of parents' specific PTSD trajectories. The aim of this study was to assess the mechanisms underlying distinct trajectories of parental PTSD that affect children's PTSD and depression through the feeling of safety.MethodsThe final sample comprised 242 dyads of parents and their children who experienced Super Typhoon Lekima in 2019. All participants were surveyed at three time points after the typhoon: 3 months (T1), 15 months (T2), and 27 months (T3). Parental PTSD symptoms at three time points and children's PTSD, depression, and feeling of safety at T3 were analyzed.ResultsFour parental PTSD trajectories were identified: recovery, resilience, delayed, and coping. Compared with the resilient group, children of parents with delayed PTSD trajectories reported higher levels of depression at T3, while children of parents in the coping group were more likely to experience severe PTSD at T3. Children of parents in the recovery group, with a reduced feeling of safety, exhibited more severe depression and PTSD at T3, whereas children of parents in the delayed group were at an increased risk of PTSD at T3.ConclusionsThese findings highlight the heterogeneity of parental PTSD trajectories following natural disasters and their distinct effects on children's PTSD and depression. Furthermore, feeling of safety emerges as a crucial mechanism in this process.
The review of genetic screening services and common BRCA1/2 variants among South African breast cancer patients
Authors: Makhetha Mpoi , Walters Sarah , Aldous Colleen 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe South African genetic screening services for breast cancer comprise targeted and comprehensive tests that screen for the presence of genetic alterations. Clinically, these variants determine the risk of disease development as well as treatment approaches best suited for carriers. The current targeted tests screen for seven pathogenic sequence variants, which are mainly common among Whites, a population that constitutes 9.1% of South Africa. However, these tests are offered to all patients despite consistent negative results observed among Blacks, Indians, and Mixed ancestry (known as Coloreds in South Africa). Consequently, Blacks, White, and Colored patients who potentially carry other variants receive unbefitting treatment, resulting in poor clinical response, recurrence, and high mortality. This review aimed to identify the presence and incidence of pathogenic variants in BRCA1/2 previously reported in all South African populations. We selected literature using a scoping review approach, from which we included eight articles and two reports. Overall, we identified 59 BRCA1 and 60 BRCA2 pathogenic sequence variants from a cohort of 5709 patients and unknown patients from 90 families. The most reported variant was BRCA2 c.7943delG, which was common in White and Colored patients. None of the seven common variants was reported in either Blacks or Indians, which demonstrates the urgency to tailor genetic tests which are optimal for all South African patients and present a range of variants which could serve as diagnostic targets for Black, Indian, and Colored patients.
Factors influencing applicants' rank order in the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match
Authors: West Brayden , Selig James P. , Simonson Melinda , Lepard‐Tassin Tiffany 
Published: August 2023

AbstractPrevious studies have identified factors that influence genetic counseling applicants' decisions to initially apply to certain schools. However, research on the factors that influence their Genetic Counseling Admissions Match (GCAM) rank order preferences are limited. The purpose of this study was to investigate these factors via an online survey sent to current students and recent graduates who participated in the GCAM. Participants (N = 415) were asked to rank factors within six categories (faculty, students, didactic curriculum, clinical training, cost of attendance, and general program information) on a 7‐point Likert scale. Factors related to clinical training were most influential to applicants (M = 5.68), while factors related to didactic training were least influential to applicants (M = 4.63). Several significant differences existed between underrepresented and overrepresented applicants; overrepresented was defined as White, non‐Hispanic female. Underrepresented applicants were more influenced by the diversity of program faculty (p = 0.016), students (p ≤ 0.001), and the location/patient population (p = 0.003), while overrepresented applicants are more influenced by program graduation and board pass rates (p = 0.021). The results of our study suggest that GCAM rank preferences are influenced by a large number of factors. Additionally, by demonstrating significant differences in the influence of program diversity on underrepresented applicants, the results of our study suggest that JEDI efforts of genetic counseling training programs should continue to be an area of focus, in order to create a more welcoming environment for all students and to further diversify the genetic counseling profession.
Aromatic l‐amino acid decarboxylase deficiency in Taiwan
Authors: Hwu Wuh‐Liang , Hsu Rai‐Hseng , Li Mei‐Hsin , Lee Hui‐Min , Chen Hui‐An , Lee Ni‐Chung , Chien Yin‐Hsiu 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAromatic l‐amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare inherited disorder that affects neurotransmitter biosynthesis. A DDC founder mutation c.714 + 4A > T (IVS6 + 4A > T) is prevalent in the Chinese population. This study investigated the epidemiology of AADC deficiency in Taiwan by analyzing data from National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH), a central institution for diagnosing and treating the disease. From January 2000 to March 2023, 77 patients with AADC deficiency visited NTUH. Among them, eight were international patients seeking a second opinion, and another two had one or both non‐Chinese parents; all others were ethnically Chinese. The c.714 + 4A > T mutation accounted for 85% of all mutated alleles, and 94% of patients exhibited a severe phenotype. Of the 77 patients, 31 received gene therapy at a mean age of 3.76 years (1.62–8.49) through clinical trials, and their current ages were significantly older than those of the remaining patients. Although the combined incidence of AADC deficiency in this study (1:66491 for 2004 and later) was lower than that reported in newborn screening (1:31997 to 1:42662), case surges coincided with the launch of clinical trials and the implementation of newborn screening. Currently, many young patients are awaiting for treatment.
Reference Ranges of Ventricular Morphology and Function in Healthy Chinese Adults: A Multicenter 3 T MRI Study
Authors: Xu Ziqian , Li Weihao , Wang Jiaqi , Wang Fei , Sun Bin , Xiang Shifeng , Luo Xiao , Meng Yanfeng , Wang Xiang , Wang Ximing , Song Jianxun , Zhang Min , Xu Dinghu , Zhou Xiaoyue , Ju Zhiguo , Sun Jiayu , Han Yuchi , Chen Yucheng 
Published: August 2023

BackgroundMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reference ranges for ventricular morphology and function in the Chinese population are lacking.PurposeTo establish the MRI reference ranges of left and right ventricular (LV and RV) morphology and function based on a large multicenter cohort.Study TypeProspective.PopulationOne thousand and twelve healthy Chinese Han adults.Field Strength/SequenceBalanced steady‐state free procession cine sequence at 3.0 T.AssessmentBiventricular end‐diastolic, end‐systolic, stroke volume, and ejection fraction (EDV, ESV, SV, and EF), LV mass (LVM), end‐diastolic and end‐systolic dimension (LVEDD and LVESD), anteroseptal wall thickness (AS), and posterolateral wall thickness (PL) were measured. Body surface area (BSA) and height were used to index biventricular parameters. Parameters were compared between age groups and sex.Statistical TestsIndependent‐samples t‐tests or Mann–Whitney U test to compare mean values between sexes; ANOVA or Kruskal–Wallis test to compare mean values among age groups; linear regression to assess the relationships between cardiac parameters and age (correlation coefficient, r). A P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsThe biventricular volumes, LVM, LVEDD, RVEDV/LVEDV ratio, LVESD, AS, and PL were significantly greater in males than in females, even after indexing to BSA or height, while LVEF and RVEF were significantly lower in males than in females. For both sexes, age was significantly negatively correlated with biventricular volumes (male and female: LVEDV [r = −0.491; r = −0.373], LVESV [r = −0.194; r = −0.184], RVEDV [r = −0.639; r = −0.506], RVESV [r = −0.270; r = −0.223]), with similar correlations after BSA normalization. LVEF (r = 0.043) and RVEF (r = 0.033) showed a significant correlation with age in females, but not in males (P = 0.889; P = 0.282).Data ConclusionMRI reference ranges for biventricular morphology and function in Chinese adults are presented and show significant associations with age and sex.Level of Evidence2Technical EfficacyStage 2
LSTM based deep neural network model of power system stabilizer for power oscillation damping in multimachine system
Authors: Sarkar Devesh Umesh , Prakash Tapan 
Published: August 2023

AbstractPower system oscillation is an unavoidable threat to the stability of an interconnected modern power system. The reliable operation of a modern power system is widely related to the dampening of electromechanical low‐frequency oscillations (ELFOs). These ELFOs must be dampened appropriately to maintain the stability and reliability of the system. However, it is relatively difficult to resolve the problem of ELFOs completely with traditional power system stabilizers (PSSs). Consequently, research should be directed towards the development of efficient damping controllers, or PSSs, for power oscillation damping. Motivated from the aforementioned fact, this article presents the design of a proportional integral derivative power system stabilizer (PID‐PSS) via a long short‐term memory neural network (LSTM) based deep neural approach for damping power system oscillations in interconnected power systems. LSTM is used to train the parameters of PID‐PSS. To evaluate the performance of the proposed LSTM based PID‐PSS, diverse test cases under different operating conditions are examined. Further, the performance of the proposed LSTM based PID‐PSS is compared with traditional PSSs through time‐domain simulations. The test cases reveal the desired efficiency achieved by the proposed LSTM based PID‐PSS under diverse loading conditions.
Guidelines for interpreting the results of bibliometric analysis: A sensemaking approach
Authors: Lim Weng Marc , Kumar Satish 
Published: August 2023

AbstractWhile bibliometric analysis is inherently quantitative and objective, it necessitates interpretation, thereby introducing an element of subjectivity. This article proposes a sensemaking approach that transitions researchers from mere description to proactive interpretation of bibliometric results, transforming raw information into informed insights. We discuss the applicability of sensemaking in bibliometric analysis and offer practical guidelines for its integration into systematic literature reviews. These guidelines revolve around a three‐stage sensemaking process—that is, scanning, sensing, and substantiating—each crucial to deriving meaningful interpretations. As such, this article serves as a valuable guide for researchers seeking to utilize bibliometric analysis as a potent analytical tool in their review studies.
Blueberry anthocyanins extract inhibits advanced glycation end‐products (AGEs) production and AGEs‐stimulated inflammation in RAW264.7 cells
Authors: Peng Jinming , Liang Guiqiang , Wen Wenjun , Huang Wenye , Qiu Yuanxin , Xiao Gengsheng , Wang Qin 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDPharmacological interference is considered to be a successful approach to inhibit advanced glycation end‐products (AGEs) production and to block AGEs‐induced diseases. Some synthetic medicines are effective for inhibiting the glycation reaction, but they cannot be widely applied in clinical as a result of their side effects and security concerns. The present study uses blueberry anthocyanins extract (BAE) to attenuate AGEs formation and AGEs‐induced inflammatory response in vitro.RESULTSIn a bovine serum albumin‐glucose model, BAE showed similar inhibitory activity on AGEs compared to the synthetic anti‐glycation agent (aminoguanidine). The results showed that BAE exhibit strong anti‐glycative action by scavenging glycosylated intermediates (Schiff base, fructosamine and α‐dicarbonyl compounds), attenuating the molecular aggregation and amyloid‐like fibrils formation, and preventing conformational modification. Additionally, BAE was found to dose‐dependently inhibit the AGEs‐induced secretions of nitric oxide and pro‐inflammatory cytokines (interleukin‐6, monocyte chemoattractant protein‐1 and tumor necrosis factor‐α) in RAW264.7 cells. The anti‐inflammation activity of BAE was mediated by down‐regulating the expressions of critical inflammatory markers, inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase‐2, through nuclear factor‐kappa B signaling pathways inhibition.CONCLUSIONBAE could serve as a natural inhibitor for controlling AGEs and AGEs‐induced chronic inflammation. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Editorial time management: Peer review dates and other key dates of Spanish Communication journals
Authors: Segarra‐Saavedra Jesús , Hidalgo‐Marí Tatiana , Tur‐Viñes Victoria 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe main objective of this study was to identify editorial practices related to time management in Spanish Communication journals and determine whether their time management is homogeneous, as well as to evaluate which journals are more agile, discover the differences between general and special issues, and identify practices that could streamline the publication process. To this end, we worked with an exploratory‐type methodology focused on content analysis. The sample analysed included 1,581 articles published in 2021 by the 62 Communication journals included in the Índice Dialnet de Revistas (IDR) 2020, differentiating between those published in general and special issues, with the aim of focusing attention on the time elapsed from when journals receive articles until their final publication. The results reveal little homogeneity in policies regarding information on dates and confirms average times of more than 6 months for the duration of the process, with the publication process for special issues being more agile. The strength of this work lies in the demonstration of the need to work on common policies that enable the publication process to be streamlined while accelerating the availability of research results for the benefit of academia as well as society.
Models of VTC0$\mathsf {VTC^0}$ as exponential integer parts
Authors: Jeřábek Emil 
Published: August 2023

AbstractWe prove that (additive) ordered group reducts of nonstandard models of the bounded arithmetical theory are recursively saturated in a rich language with predicates expressing the integers, rationals, and logarithmically bounded numbers. Combined with our previous results on the construction of the real exponential function on completions of models of , we show that every countable model of is an exponential integer part of a real‐closed exponential field.
Well‐posedness and asymptotic behavior for a p‐biharmonic pseudo‐parabolic equation with logarithmic nonlinearity of the gradient type
Authors: Zhang Mengyuan , Liu Zhiqing , Zhang Xinli 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis paper is concerned with the well‐posedness and asymptotic behavior for an initial boundary value problem of a pseudo‐parabolic equation with p‐biharmonic operator and logarithmic nonlinearity of the gradient type. The existence of the global weak solution is established by combining the technique of potential‐well and the method of Faedo–Galerkin approximation. Meantime, by virtue of the improved logarithmic Sobolev inequality and modified differential inequality, we obtain the results on infinite and finite time blow‐up and derive the lifespan of blow‐up solutions in various energy levels. Furthermore, the extinction phenomenon with extinction time is presented.
Word maps with constants on symmetric groups
Authors: Schneider Jakob , Thom Andreas 
Published: August 2023

AbstractWe study word maps with constants on symmetric groups. Even though there are non‐trivial mixed identities of bounded length that are valid for all symmetric groups, we show that no such identities can hold in the limit in a metric sense. Moreover, we prove that word maps with constants and non‐trivial content, that are short enough, have an image of positive diameter, measured in the normalized Hamming metric, which is bounded from below in terms of the word length. Finally, we also show that every self‐map on a finite non‐abelian simple group is actually a word map with constants from G.
Evaluation of inverse treatment planning for gamma knife radiosurgery using fMRI brain activation maps as organs at risk
Authors: Abramian David , Blystad Ida , Eklund Anders 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBackgroundStereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) can be an effective primary or adjuvant treatment option for intracranial tumors. However, it carries risks of various radiation toxicities, which can lead to functional deficits for the patients. Current inverse planning algorithms for SRS provide an efficient way for sparing organs at risk (OARs) by setting maximum radiation dose constraints in the treatment planning process.PurposeWe propose using activation maps from functional MRI (fMRI) to map the eloquent regions of the brain and define functional OARs (fOARs) for Gamma Knife SRS treatment planning.MethodsWe implemented a pipeline for analyzing patient fMRI data, generating fOARs from the resulting activation maps, and loading them onto the GammaPlan treatment planning software. We used the Lightning inverse planner to generate multiple treatment plans from open MRI data of five subjects, and evaluated the effects of incorporating the proposed fOARs.ResultsThe Lightning optimizer designs treatment plans with high conformity to the specified parameters. Setting maximum dose constraints on fOARs successfully limits the radiation dose incident on them, but can have a negative impact on treatment plan quality metrics. By masking out fOAR voxels surrounding the tumor target it is possible to achieve high quality treatment plans while controlling the radiation dose on fOARs.ConclusionsThe proposed method can effectively reduce the radiation dose incident on the eloquent brain areas during Gamma Knife SRS of brain tumors.
Using survey results to direct future extension efforts in annual bluegrass management
Authors: Kowalewski Alec R. , Mattox Clint M. , Brosnan J. T. , Kaminski J. E. , Patton Aaron J. , McCurdy Jay D. , Bowling Rebecca G. , Gannon Travis W. , Askew Shawn D. , McElroy J. Scott , Unruh J. Bryan , Elmore Matthew T. , Carroll D. E. , De Castro Edicarlos B. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractControlling unwanted annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) in desirable turfgrass species often relies heavily on herbicide use. As a result, increasing populations of herbicide‐resistant annual bluegrass have become a concern. In 2018, a university research and extension initiative began addressing the increasing herbicide‐resistant annual bluegrass epidemic. Preliminary findings produced by this research initiative were presented to golf course employees at the 2022 Golf Course Superintendents Association of American Educational Conference in San Diego, California. Findings were presented by a panel of scientists working on various annual bluegrass research sub‐objectives. A survey was designed to match the sub‐objectives within this panel presentation and determine what recommendations the attendees were most likely to use. The survey also identified environmental zones where participants originated and what turfgrass species they are managing in various areas of the golf course. The goal of sharing these survey findings is to assist turfgrass extension specialists and managers interested in designing annual bluegrass management programs that match stakeholder needs. Survey results determined that extension material pertaining to controlling annual bluegrass with cultural practices would interest the largest stakeholder cross section regardless of environmental turfgrass zone. Another major topic was annual bluegrass emergence patterns for herbicide timing, which was the most important or interesting topic for golf course employees in the warm‐season turfgrass environmental zone.
Nutritional status of Vietnamese infants assessed by Fenton growth chart and related factors: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Nguyen Lieu Thu Thi , Tran Cuong Danh , Nguyen Ha Thu Thi , Phan Hai Thanh , Nguyen Linh Thuy , Nguyen Huong Lan Thi , Ta Anh Hoai Thi , Pho Chau Quynh Thi , Do Khanh Nam , Dang Anh Kim , Le Huong Thi 
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTImportanceNutritional status of infants, measured by birth weight and length, is an essential factor in neonatal development. Malnutrition in newborns may lead to a higher risk of mortality, neurological and cognitive impairment, and poor language development.ObjectiveThis study aims to assess the nutritional status of infants and related factors regarding maternal anthropometric characteristics and medical history.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was conducted at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vietnam from May 2021 to May 2022 on 340 infants and mothers. Low birth weight was defined following the Intergrowth‐21 standards. Stunting was evaluated using the Fenton growth chart when the length was below the 10% percentile line of the gestational week. Multivariate regression models were applied to identify factors associated with the nutritional status of infants.ResultsWe found that 12.4% and 14.1% of infants in our study fell into stunted and underweight categories, respectively. Infants of mothers over 35 years old, having a height lower than 150 cm or experiencing anemia during pregnancy were more likely to be stunted or have low birth weight. Serum albumin deficiency during pregnancy was strongly associated with the infant being underweight (odds ratio [OR]  =  2.8, 95% confidence interval [95%CI] 1.1–7.3). Newborns were more likely to be stunted if their mothers had a history of preterm birth (OR = 3.3, 95%CI 1.1–10.2).InterpretationMaternal nutritional status is closely related to infant malnutrition, particularly in preterm infants. Improving the understanding of mothers regarding prenatal care, reproductive healthcare, adequate nutritional diet, and multi‐micronutrient supplements during pregnancy is therefore important.