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Continuous Hydrologic Modeling of a Parking Lot and Related Best Management Practices with PCSWMM
Authors: Pachaly Robson L. , Biessan Don Guy V.V. , Vasconcelos Jose G. , O’Donnell Frances C. , Bowers Benjamin F. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractPermeable pavements are a green infrastructure stormwater management practice that can serve as a functional component of the site design. However, previous field studies suggest high uncertainty in the parameters used for performing hydrologic calculations for permeable pavements. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) within the PCSWMM software package was used to simulate the hydrologic dynamics of a parking lot that is 25% covered with permeable interlocking concrete pavers in Auburn, AL. The model was calibrated to field observations of water level at two points where the pavement system outflows to a bioretention basin and rainfall data from a nearby weather station. The use of the Curve Number (CN) method within SWMM resulted in good prediction of pavement outflow by the calibrated model, with R2 and Nash‐Sutcliffe model efficiency both greater than 0.8, except where issues with precipitation data coverage occurred. This demonstrates that permeable pavements can be modeled as a land cover type rather than as detention storage. The calibrated value of the runoff CN for permeable pavement was 60, much lower than what is recommended in many design guidelines for the underlying soil type at the research site, which is hydrologic soil group B. Based on evaluation of alternative model scenarios, the permeable pavement reduced runoff by 11‐38% across contrasting rain events.
Total Microcystin Concentration Variability in Water Samples and Recommended Minimum Volume (20 mL) for Freeze Thaw Cycles
Authors: Haggard Brian E. , Austin Bradley J. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractCyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) continue to be a monitoring and research focus, particularly on the occurrence of toxins like total microcystins. The objectives of this study were to evaluate sampling and analytical variability in measured total microcystin concentrations and then to evaluate the volume of raw water needed in the freeze thaw cycle to reduce sampling variability. Water samples were collected from a recreational lake with annual cyanoHABs, and then 2 mL was used in freeze thaw cycles before total microcystin analysis. Then, sample volumes used in the freeze thaw cycles varied from 2 to 300 mL for total microcystin analysis. With three separate experiments, we observed a great deal of sampling variability (when using 2 mL in the freeze thaw cycles) while analytical variability was much less. In fact, sampling variability could potentially account for temporal variability observed in the routine monitoring. However, when sample volume used in the freeze thaw cycles increased, total microcystin variability decreased. We recommend at least 20 mL to be used in the freeze thaw cycles when analyzing total microcystins in environmental samples.
A randomised proof‐of‐concept trial on the effectiveness of a game‐based training of phoneme‐grapheme correspondences in pre‐readers
Authors: Verwimp Cara , Snellings Patrick , Wiers Reinout W. , Tijms Jurgen 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundLearning which letters correspond to which speech sounds is fundamental for learning to read. Based on previous experimental studies, we developed a serious game aiming to boost letter‐speech sound (L‐SS) correspondences in a motivational game environment.ObjectivesThe goal of this study was to determine the efficacy of this game in training L‐SS correspondences in pre‐readers. Additionally, an extended version of the game was developed given the importance of handwriting in audio‐visual integration. We established whether including a motoric component in the game boosted the letter‐speech sound training on top of the effect of the game without the motoric component.MethodsOne‐hundred forty‐five kindergartners were randomly allocated to play either the standard audio‐visual version of the game, the motoric version or a control math game. All children were pre‐ and post‐tested on L‐SS knowledge and reading accuracy.Results and conclusionsWe found that playing the game enhanced pre‐readers' L‐SS knowledge, but not reading accuracy, after a short, intensive intervention period of 3 weeks. However, children who played the motoric version of the game did not differ significantly from either the standard or the control condition.ImplicationsThis game was efficient in training L‐SS correspondences in pre‐readers. These results suggest that this game might be useful as a preventive evidence‐based intervention for at‐risk children in kindergarten who might benefit from a head start before learning how to read. Future studies are needed to examine whether a longer intervention period results in L‐SS knowledge being translated into reading skills.
Aspiration before tissue filling with hyaluronic acid‐safety enhancement by using a lidocaine‐primed syringe
Authors: Peng Yu‐Pin , Lin Yi‐Wen , Yang Yu‐Yen 
Published: April 2023

AbstractObjectiveMost of the doctors would regularly aspirate the plunger of a syringe before injection to make sure that the needle would not be mis‐inserted into vessels. Yet pulling the plunger back only cannot guarantee the injecting status is safe. Injecting all of the non‐fluid fillers, including colloidal hyaluronic acid (HA) into the vessel may cause “No blood return while pulling back the plunger,” which is defined as false‐negative aspiration.MethodsIn the first experiment, HA syringes were inserted into vessel simulators in vitro with standard needle sizes and residual dosages. In the second experiment, the lidocaine‐primed syringe were inserted into the vessel simulator instead to observe its aspiration.ResultsThere was no difference using different sizes of needles or dosages except for group 0.1 mL and the lidocaine‐primed syringe. The rest of the groups need to wait more seconds to observe the blood return.ConclusionsThe time lag does exist in every single aspiration and 88% of the blood return would happen in 10 s. We suggested that operators should aspirate regularly before giving an injection with at least 10 s of waiting or use the lidocaine‐primed syringe instead. Blood returns could mostly be recognized in both ways.
Determinants and consequences of corporate social responsibility disclosure: A survey of extant literature
Authors: Ali Waris , Bekiros Stelios , Hussain Nazim , Khan Sana Akbar , Nguyen Duc Khuong 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis paper systematically analyzes and synthesizes the literature on the determinants and consequences of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure. The study is unique in that it synthesizes based on the geographical setting of the original research. We analyzed 135 empirical studies published in Chartered Association of Business Schools (ABS) ranked journals from 1982 to 2020. The results reveal that various global, country‐specific, market‐specific, and firm‐specific factors are important in determining a firm's CSR disclosure policies. These factors are consistently relevant in both developed and developing economies. Furthermore, the synthesis shows that companies achieve various CSR disclosure‐related benefits in the form of a better reputation, enhanced financial performance, better access to external finances, better stakeholder management, and enhanced corporate accountability. In terms of theories, we observe a high heterogeneity among various studies examining the same empirical phenomenon. Based on the analysis and review results, we identify avenues for future research.
Salivary E‐cadherin as a biomarker for diagnosis and predicting grade of periodontitis
Authors: Kazem Nadia M. , Abdulkareem Ali A. , Milward Michael R. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractObjectivesTo determine the abilities of salivary E‐cadherin to differentiate between periodontal health and periodontitis and to discriminate grades of periodontitis.BackgroundE‐cadherin is the main protein responsible for maintaining the integrity of epithelial‐barrier function. Disintegration of this protein is one of the events associated with the destructive forms of periodontal disease leading to increase concentration of E‐cadherin in the oral biofluids.Materials and MethodsA total of 63 patients with periodontitis (case) and 35 periodontally healthy subjects (control) were included. For each patient, periodontal parameters including bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD), and clinical attachment level (CAL) were recorded. Concentration of salivary E‐cadherin was determined by ELISA. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and area under the curve (AUC) were used to determine the diagnostic potentials of E‐cadherin.ResultsLevel of salivary E‐cadherin was significantly higher in periodontitis cases than controls. The ROC analysis showed that salivary E‐cadherin exhibits excellent sensitivity and specificity (AUC 1.000) to differentiate periodontal health from periodontitis with a cutoff concentration equal to 1.325 ng/mL. The AUCs of E‐cadherin to differentiate grade A from grade B and C periodontitis were 0.731 (cutoff point = 1.754 ng/mL) and 0.746 (cutoff point = 1.722 ng/mL), respectively. However, the AUC of salivary E‐cadherin to differentiate grade B from grade C periodontitis was lower (0.541). Additionally, BOP and PPD were significantly and positively correlated with the concentration of salivary E‐cadherin.ConclusionSalivary E‐cadherin exhibited excellent sensitivity and specificity to differentiate periodontitis from a healthy periodontium. The level of accuracy of E‐cadherin was also sufficient to recognize grade A periodontitis from grade B and C periodontitis.
Albuminuria and proteinuria in dogs infected with Dirofilaria repens: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Falus Fruzsina A. , Szabó Korinna É. , Becker Zsolt , Müller Linda , Fok Éva , Balogh Nándor , Manczur Ferenc 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundIt is unknown whether Dirofilaria repens is capable of causing similar glomerular lesions, as does Dirofilaria immitis.ObjectiveTo determine whether D. repens infection could cause albuminuria or proteinuria.AnimalsSixty‐five clinically healthy laboratory beagle dogs.MethodsIn this cross‐sectional study, dogs were tested for D. repens infection (modified Knott test, PCR test, D. immitis antigen test) and were grouped as “D. repens infected” or “control” dogs. Urinary albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio (UAC) and urinary protein‐to‐creatinine ratio (UPC) were measured from samples taken by cystocentesis.ResultsForty‐three (26 infected, 17 control) dogs were included in the final study group. UAC but not UPC level was significantly higher in the infected group (UAC median 12.5; range, 0‐700 mg/g and UPC median 0.15; range, 0.06‐1.06) than in the control group (UAC median 6.3; range, 0‐28 mg/g and UPC median 0.13; range, 0.05‐0.64; P = .02 and P = .65). Overt proteinuria (UPC > 0.5) was present in 6/26 (23%) of the infected dogs and 1/17 (6%) of the control dogs. Albuminuria (UAC > 19 mg/g) was detected in 9/26 (35%) dogs in the infected group, and 2/17 dogs (12%) in the control group.Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceD. repens might cause similar glomerular lesions to those caused by D. immitis.
Evaluation of the stress‐reducing effect of trace mineral injection in beef calves
Authors: Megahed Ameer A. , Bittar João H. J. , Palomares Roberto A. , Mercadante Vitor R. G. , Dias Nicholas W. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundLittle is known about the effects of trace mineral supplementation on the stress response in beef calves.ObjectivesTo investigate the effect of injectable trace mineral supplementation (ITM) on the stress response in beef calves exposed to different types of stress.AnimalsThirty weaned Angus and Angus crossbred calves.MethodsThe enrolled calves were randomly assigned to 2 groups: ITM, 15 calves received modified‐live virus vaccine (MLV) and ITM SC and 15 calves received MLV and saline SC (CONT). The calves were exposed to 3 types of stress: the stress of MLV vaccination (d0), nasal aerosol with bovine viral diarrhea virus‐2 (BVDV‐2) challenge (d5), and liver biopsy (d26). The calves' body weights and health status were monitored. Leukocyte counts, serum cortisol concentration ([cort]), BVDV‐2 serum neutralizing antibodies (SNA), and percentages of CD4+, CD8+, WC1+, and CD25+ T‐lymphocytes were measured.ResultsSerum cortisol concentration ([cort]) showed strong associations with the percentage of CD8+ (rs = .50), BVDV2‐SNA (rs = −.43), and WC1CD25+ (rs = .41) cells, and rectal temperature (rs = .40). The highest [cort] was reported 3 days after aerosol BVDV‐2 challenge. Serum [cort] was decreased in ITM‐treated calves 3 days post‐BVDV‐2 challenge, compared with CONT calves, with an average decrease of 18.5 ng/μL (95% confidence interval [CI], −6.07 to −31.3). The ITM‐treated calves were heavier and healthier (P < .01) than the CONT calves.Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceTrace mineral supplementation appears to have stress mitigation effects in beef cattle that may reflect positively on growth and health performance. Viral exposure is associated with a high degree of stress, which is considered a major welfare concern.
Chicken by‐product meal as a replacement to fish meal in juvenile abalone (Haliotis discus hannai Ino 1952) feed
Authors: Dai Qihu , Cho Sung Hwoan 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis study aims to assess the effect of replacing anchovy meal with chicken by‐product meal (CBM) in juvenile abalone (Haliotis discus hannai) feed. Five diets were formulated to contain 0 (CBM0), 25 (CBM25), 50 (CBM 50), 75 (CBM75), and 100% (CBM100) CBM in replacement to 24% fish meal (FM). Dried Saccharina japonica, which is the natural food for this species of abalone was also prepared. Each diet was fed to triplicate groups of abalone. 1260 abalone assigned into eighteen cages were fed for 16 weeks. After the 16‐week feeding trial, 30 abalones from each cage were exposed to air for 24 h, and survival was monitored for 7 days. Results showed that weight gain and specific growth rate of abalone fed the CBM0 (185.4 ± 12.83% and 0.93 ± 0.040%/day, respectively) diet were significantly (p < 0.04 for both) higher than those of abalone fed the CBM100 (139.0 ± 6.36% and 0.78 ± 0.024%/day, respectively) diet. Shell length and width of abalone fed the CBM0 diet were significantly (p < 0.003 and p < 0.02, respectively) longer and wider than those of abalone fed the CBM75 and CBM100 diets. Survival of abalone during the 7‐day post‐observation period after the 24‐h air exposure exhibited no remarkable (p > 0.1 for Log Rank and Wilcoxon tests) difference among all formulated diets according to the analysis of the Kaplan–Meier survival curve. In conclusion, CBM can replace FM up to 50% in an abalone diet without compromising growth performance and survival.
Automation and economic growth in a task‐based neoclassical growth model
Authors: Ikeshita Kenichiro , Uchida Hideaki , Nakamura Tamotsu 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis paper incorporates a task‐based approach into the Solow growth model to analyze the effects of automation on economic growth. We find that if task producers smoothly adopt automation technology along the capital accumulation path, sustained growth is possible even without technological progress. This result is brought about by the fact that task automation makes the aggregate production function linear. In addition, we demonstrate that both the rental price of capital and the wage are constant on the growth path. In sum, while the interaction between task automation and capital accumulation can be a pathway for sustained growth in output, it leads to the cease of wage growth in the long run.
Sudden bilateral hearing loss due to vertebral artery dissection
Authors: Marumori Mai , Sakuta Kenichi , Miyagawa Shinji , Yaguchi Hiroshi 
Published: April 2023

AbstractA 69‐year‐old man suddenly developed bilateral hearing impairment and dizziness. Magnetic resonance imaging showed multiple infarctions in the area of the bilateral posterior circulation, and magnetic resonance angiography showed a completely occluded right vertebral artery (VA) and severe stenosis of the left VA. Pearl and string sign was detected in the left VA by cerebral angiography, leading to the diagnosis of arterial dissection. The infarctions in the anterior inferior cerebellar artery area were considered a result of artery‐to‐artery embolism. He regained his hearing gradually and was discharged in 2 weeks. Acute ischemic stroke with bilateral hearing loss is generally accompanied by proximal severe vascular legions, with poor outcome. Prognosis may depend on the underlying vascular pathology.
Risk factors of delirium in a paediatric intensive care unit: A prospective case series study
Authors: Xu Ting‐Ting , Zhang Yu‐Cai , Ye Xiao‐Fei , Fu Cong‐Hui , Li Yan , Ju Min‐Jie , Liu Ji , Yang Xiao‐Ya , Zhang Wei‐Ying 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundDelirium is one of the most common complications in critically ill children. Once delirium occurs, it will cause physical and psychological distress in children and increase the length of their ICU stay and hospitalization costs. Understanding the risk factors for delirium in critically ill children can help develop targeted nursing interventions to reduce the incidence of delirium.AimsTo investigate the incidence and the risk factors of delirium in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU).Study designWe performed a prospective observational study in critically ill patients in the PICU between February and July 2020. Delirium was diagnosed by the Cornell Assessment of Paediatric Delirium (CAPD) and the Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale and analysed via univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression to determine the independent risk factors of delirium in critically ill children.ResultsThe study enrolled 315 patients ranging in age from 1–202 (65.3–54.3) months, with 56.2% (n = 177) being male. The incidence of delirium was 29.2% (n = 92) according to CAPD criteria. Among them, 33 cases (35.9%) were of hyperactive delirium, 16 cases (17.4%) were of hypoactive delirium, and 43 cases (46.7%) were of mixed delirium. By using stepwise logistic regression, the independent risk factors of delirium included mechanical ventilation (odds ratio [OR], 11.470; 95% confidence interval [CI], 4.283–30.721), nervous system disease (OR, 5.596; 95%CI, 2.445 to 12.809), developmental delay (OR, 5.157; 95% CI, 1.990–13.363), benzodiazepine (OR, 3.359; 95% CI 1.278–8.832), number of catheters (OR, 1.918; 95% CI, 1.425 to 2.582), and age (OR, 0.985; 95% confidence interval CI, 0.976–0.993).ConclusionsDelirium is a common complication in the PICU. The independent risk factors include mechanical ventilation, nervous system disease, developmental delay, benzodiazepines, higher number of catheters, and younger age. This study may help develop intervention strategies to reduce the incidence of delirium in critically ill children by targeting modifiable risk factors.Relevance to Clinical PracticeRecommendations for practice include paying attention to high‐risk children in the ICU who are prone to delirium, removing influencing factors as soon as possible, and providing targeted nursing interventions.
Role of instrumental factors in Meibomian gland contrast assessment
Authors: Diz‐Arias Elena , Fernández‐Jiménez Elena , Peral Assumpta , Gomez‐Pedrero Jose A. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractPurposeMeibomian gland contrast has been suggested as a potential biomarker in Meibomian gland dysfunction. This study analysed the instrumental factors related to contrast. The objectives were to determine whether the mathematical equations used to compute gland contrast (e.g., Michelson or Yeh and Lin), impact the ability to identify abnormal individuals, to ascertain whether contrast between the gland and the background could be an effective biomarker and to assess whether using contrast‐enhancement on the gland image improves its diagnostic efficacy.MethodsA total of 240 meibography images from 40 participants (20 controls and 20 having Meibomian gland dysfunction or blepharitis), were included. The Oculus Keratograph 5M was used to capture images from the upper and lower eyelids of each eye. The contrast of unprocessed images and those pre‐processed with contrast‐enhancement algorithms were analysed. Contrast was measured on the eight central glands. Two equations for contrast computation were used, and the contrast both between glands and within a gland were calculated.ResultsSignificant differences were found between the groups for inter‐gland area in the upper (p = 0.01) and lower eyelids (p = 0.001) for contrast measured with the Michelson formula. Similar effects were observed when using the Yeh and Lin method in the upper (p = 0.01) and lower eyelids (p = 0.04). These results were obtained for images enhanced with the Keratograph 5M algorithm.ConclusionsMeibomian gland contrast is a useful biomarker of disease related to the Meibomian glands. Contrast measurement should be determined using contrast‐enhanced images in the inter‐gland area. However, the method used to compute contrast did not influence the results.
Risks of adverse perinatal outcomes in relation to maternal depressive symptoms: A prospective cohort study in Kenya
Authors: Larsen Anna , Pintye Jillian , Abuna Felix , Bhat Amritha , Dettinger Julia C. , Gomez Laurén , Marwa Mary M. , Ngumbau Nancy , Odhiambo Ben , Phipps Amanda I. , Richardson Barbra A. , Watoyi Salphine , Stern Joshua , Kinuthia John , John‐Stewart Grace 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundEvidence gaps remain regarding the influence of prenatal psychosocial factors on adverse pregnancy outcomes.ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to evaluate relationships between psychosocial factors and adverse perinatal outcomes among Kenyan women.MethodsWe analysed data from a prospective cohort study enrolling HIV‐negative women in pregnancy (NCT03070600) in 20 antenatal clinics in Western Kenya. Study nurses assessed depressive symptoms using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD‐10), social support using the Medical Outcomes Survey scale (MOS‐SSS), intimate partner violence (IPV) with the Hurt, Insult, Threaten, Scream scale (HITS), and pregnancy outcomes at 6 weeks postpartum. Cox proportional hazards models were used to evaluate relationships between depressive symptoms (moderate‐to‐severe [MSD, CESD‐10 ≥10] and mild‐to‐severe [Mild‐SD, CESD‐10 ≥5]), low social support (MOS‐SSS <72), and IPV (HITS ≥10) with adverse perinatal outcomes of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, preterm birth (PTB), small for gestational age, and neonatal mortality. We also estimated the population attributable risk.ResultsAmong 4153 women, 23.9% (n = 994) had MSD, 54.7% (n = 2273) mild‐SD, 37.3% (n = 1550) low social support, and 7.8% (n = 323) experienced IPV. Pregnancy loss was 5‐fold higher among women with MSD (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 5.04, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.44, 10.42); 37.4% of losses were attributable to MSD. Mild‐SD was associated with PTB (HR 1.39, 95% CI 1.03, 1.87). Stillbirth risk more than doubled among women reporting low social support (HR 2.37, 95% CI 1.14, 4.94).ConclusionsAdverse perinatal outcomes were common and associated with prenatal depressive symptoms and low social support in this large cohort of Kenyan mother–infant pairs.