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An autoethnography of alienation
Authors: Voyce Andrew 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to discuss alienation from a viewpoint of autoethnography. Literature since the 19th century has described the economic determinants of social relations. The proposition is that human beings are strangers in a world they have created. The author revisits this paradigm and aims to show the relevance of alienation in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper uses the qualitative methodology of autoethnography with data from lived experience. The author relates the author’s personal experience to the meta-narrative of alienation.

Findings
Autoethnography is an excellent tool for interpretation of the author’s experiences. The author’s work life correlates to models of alienation put forward by Marxist and Critical Theory thought. The author gave the surplus value of the author’s labour to others, and as such, the author’s autoethnography is an authentic statement. The author’s experiences of poor mental health are in the context of pathology residing in alienation.

Originality/value
Findings reveal that alienation in work and in mental health is a plausible explanation for the way that social situations worked for the author. The author’s experiences support a model of alienation in 20th and 21st century economies. The author shows that the author’s experiences are shared by other vulnerable people.
Adopting knowledge-sharing-driven blockchain technology in healthcare: a developing country’s perspective
Authors: Dbesan Abdulkareem H. , Abdulmuhsin Amir A. , Alkhwaldi Abeer F. 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the key factors that influence the behavioural intention of doctors to adopt the knowledge sharing driven blockchain technology in government hospitals. The study is based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2, with the addition of trust as an independent variable and knowledge sharing as a mediating variable between trust and behavioural intention.Design/methodology/approachThe data for the study was collected through a correlation and cross-sectional study using a survey, with a sample of 322 responses being used for the final analysis. The initial analysis of the data was conducted using SPSS v.26, followed by a partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) analysis using SmartPLS v.3.9 to test the validity and reliability of the measures and to examine the hypothesized relationships.FindingsThe results supported the proposed framework. The results of PLS-SEM indicate that all proposed pathways support the model. In particular, the results of the study reveal that performance expectation, effort expectation, social influence, facilitation conditions and trust are drivers of blockchain adoption and have a significant impact on the behavioural intention of clinicians in hospitals. Furthermore, the study found that knowledge sharing mediated the relationship between trust and behavioural intention.Practical implicationsThe present study sheds light on the challenges facing blockchain technology, such as privacy and trust concerns and proposes a more sustainable approach based on knowledge management to enhance the effectiveness of blockchain technology and overcome these challenges.Originality/valueThe significance of this paper lies in the limited literature examining the relationships between blockchain technology and knowledge management processes. Furthermore, a hypothetical framework that includes the knowledge sharing process as a mediating variable between trust and behavioural intention to adopt blockchain technology has not been presented or developed in any previous studies, particularly in the context of Iraq. Thus, this work is novel and unique in its approach.
How does facilitation influence the outcome of species interactions?
Authors: Hart Simon P. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Research on facilitation has not had the advantage of being explicitly underpinned by mathematical population dynamic theory. This has limited understanding of the role of facilitation on ecological dynamics and the integration of facilitation into general theory.

I show that facilitative interactions can be classified into four categories likely to be dynamically similar to interaction types for which population‐dynamic theory does exist. This classification provides a useful population‐dynamic foundation for facilitation studies and reveals several fundamental questions unanswered by existing empirical work.

While facilitation has typically been excluded from studies of ‘competitive’ coexistence, I also describe how coexistence theory does not always default to the assumption that species only compete; recent developments in coexistence theory fully accommodate the potentially important influence of facilitation.

Simple models of multispecies population dynamics emphasize the importance of reciprocal interspecific interactions, intraspecific interactions, and density dependence for understanding the outcome of facilitative interactions. I point to approaches for aligning future empirical studies of facilitation with these features.

Synthesis: Closely aligning at least some future empirical work on facilitation with existing mathematical population dynamic theory will further improve understanding of the effects of facilitation on ecological dynamics.
Renewable energy, economic growth and sustainable development: A model development in the light of empirical insights
Authors: Parab Narayan , Naik Ramashanti , Reddy Y. V. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractWe construct a sustainable development model by examining the short‐run relationship, long‐run relationship and causality between renewable energy consumption and economic growth. We consider a sample of 142 countries for 1991–2019 and employ time series analysis. The study noticed the long‐run and short‐run relationship between economic growth and renewable energy consumption in the case of all Countries Groups and regions such as Europe and Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa, Sub‐Saharan Africa and low‐income economies. Overall, we conclude that renewable energy consumption positively influences economic growth, which can motivate countries to achieve sustainable development goals. A nation cannot only focus on economic development when growing environmental and climatic concerns exist. What is essential is the prioritisation of sustainable development goals. The constructed model will help the countries plan, modify and implement national and international sustainable development policies. The results will also be helpful to intergovernmental organisations for channelling countries' efforts towards sustainable development.
Evaluation of canine training aids containment for homemade explosive and components by headspace analysis and canine testing
Authors: Katilie Christopher J. , DeGreeff Lauryn E. , Sharpes Caitlin E. , Best Eric M. , Buckley Patricia E. , Gadberry Jenna D. , Maughan Michele N. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractWhile canines are most commonly trained to detect traditional explosives, such as nitroaromatics and smokeless powders, homemade explosives (HMEs), such as fuel–oxidizer mixtures, are arguably a greater threat. As such, it is imperative that canines are sufficiently trained in the detection of such HMEs. The training aid delivery device (TADD) is a primary containment device that has been used to house HMEs and HME components for canine detection training purposes. This research assesses the odor release from HME components, ammonium nitrate (AN), urea nitrate (UN), and potassium chlorate (PC), housed in TADDs. Canine odor recognition tests (ORTs) were used with analytical data to determine the detectability of TADDs containing AN, UN, or PC. Headspace analysis by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) with solid‐phase microextraction (SPME) or online cryotrapping were used to measure ammonia or chlorine, as well as other unwanted odorants, emanating from bulk AN, UN, and PC in TADDs over 28 weeks. The analytical data showed variation in the amount of ammonia and chlorine over time, with ammonia from AN and UN decreasing slowly over time and the abundance of chlorine from PC TADDs dependent on the frequency of exposure to ambient air. Even with these variations in odor abundance, canines previously trained to detect bulk explosive HME components were able to detect all three targets in glass and plastic TADDs for at least 18 months after loading. Detection proficiency ranged from 64% to 100% and was not found to be dependent on either age of material.
The quality of nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes in Romanian nursing documentation measured with the Q‐DIO: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Gligor Laura Elena , Rusu Horațiu , Domnariu Carmen Daniela , Müller‐Staub Maria 
Published: September 2023

AbstractPurposeTo assess the quality of the nursing process in Romania by evaluating nursing documentations with the quality of diagnoses, interventions and outcomes (Q‐DIO) measurement instrument.MethodsA quantitative cross‐sectional research design was employed using probabilistic sampling to select nursing documentations from a Romanian university hospital. The data were analyzed using the Q‐DIO measurement instrument.FindingsLow quality levels of nursing process documentation were found. The Q‐DIO subscale “Nursing diagnoses as process” (assessment) revealed a mean = 1.36 (SD 0.52) of maximum 2. Nurses collected lots of data but did not use these to state nursing diagnoses. “Nursing diagnoses as product” showed inaccurate diagnoses; mean = 1.24 (SD 0.48) of maximum 4. Nursing interventions were planned and documented, but their impact on the etiology of nursing diagnoses was low; mean = 0.76 (SD 0.18). The quality of nursing outcomes mean was 0.57 (SD 0.29).Nurses failed making connections between nursing assessment, diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes, and standardized nursing languages (SNLs) were not used. Statistically significant differences were found among all Q‐DIO sub‐concepts except for “Nursing diagnoses as process.”ConclusionsThe documentation was structured but did not support the nursing process and its documentation, and SNLs were not implemented. There was an underutilization of data to state nursing diagnoses, and nursing interventions were mostly ineffective, leading to low nursing outcomes.Implications for nursing practiceThis study provides new insights on the nursing process and its documentation in Romania and a baseline for future research. Policymakers, administrators, and educators should consider educating nurses to use standardized nursing languages and apply the Advanced Nursing Process.
PTEN inhibitor and kit ligand increase in vitro activation and survival of primordial follicles in alpaca
Authors: Rojas‐Guerra Gonzalo , Dipaz‐Berrocal Deysi , Mellisho Edwin 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIn mammals, activation of primordial follicles to primary follicle is a progressive and highly regulated process. There is evidence in mice that phosphatase and tensin homologue deleted on Chromosome 10 (PTEN) silencing is an important negative regulator of phosphatidylinositol 3‐kinase (PI3K), which initiates activation of dormant follicles. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of PTEN inhibitor (bpV(HOpic)) (10 μM) and/or Kit Ligand (KL) (100 ng/mL) on the in vitro activation and survival of alpaca primordial follicles. Ovarian cortical fragments from 11 adult alpacas were cultured for 24 h in tissue culture medium (α‐MEM+) supplemented with KL and bpV or the association of both. Subsequently, each sample was processed by classical histology and follicular counting and classification were performed. The results obtained show a reduction (p < 0.05) of primordial follicles in more than 50% in follicular tissue cultured in vitro in α‐MEM+ or supplemented with bpV and/or KL versus the control (not cultured). Further, >25% increase in primary follicles in follicular tissue cultured in vitro in α‐MEM+ or supplemented with KL and/or bpV versus control. However, the follicular survival rate showed a decrease of 20% in the cultured tissues, except for the α‐MEM+ supplemented with KL and bpV. In conclusion, supplementation of bpV (HOpic) (10 μM) and KL (100 ng/mL) increased the activation in vitro of primordial follicles and survival after in vitro culture of alpaca ovarian tissue.
Models of clinical supervision of relevance to remote area nursing & primary health care: A scoping review
Authors: Hildebrand Fiona , Gray Michelle , McCullough Kylie 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIntroductionNurses in remote primary health care settings work in difficult conditions, in isolated and disadvantaged communities, and often must work beyond their scope to provide advanced assessments and treatments to support the community. Therefore, remote area nurses require support to develop their skills and knowledge to work safely within their full scope of practice. Clinical supervision is widely used in health professions for this purpose; however, models of supervision for nursing have not been implemented or evaluated within remote primary health care settings.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to search the literature to source suitable clinical supervision models that could pertain to the remote area nursing context.DesignAn initial search of the literature found no clinical supervision models developed for remote or isolated practice nurses so a scoping review was conducted searching for publications related to advanced practice generalist health practitioners in primary health care, including practice nurses, nurse practitioners and general practitioners. This was seen as a suitable substitute because the phenomena of interest were the model of supervision rather than the specific skills or knowledge being developed.FindingsThe scoping review search yielded 251 articles from 5 journal databases of which 11 articles met the inclusion criteria. Each clinical supervision model was described and synthesised using qualitative description. The 11 models of clinical supervision had differing formats including; individual and group clinical supervision, in‐person, telephone, medical records review and video case study.DiscussionWhilst several models were described in the literature, none were directly transferrable to the remote area context. The absence of supervision for cultural safety was significant. There was a variety of modes including face‐to‐face, virtual, individual and group proposed. Cultural considerations were lacking in all of the models.ConclusionOur study recommends a hybrid clinical supervision model suitable for consultation and validation through pilot testing with remote area nurses. There is potential for this model to be used globally in isolated contexts due to the option of virtual participation.
Pain, gastrointestinal function and fertility outcomes of modified nerve‐vessel sparing segmental and full thickness discoid resection for deep colorectal endometriosis – A prospective cohort study
Authors: Hudelist Gernot , Pashkunova Daria , Darici Ezgi , Rath Anna , Mitrowitz Johanna , Dauser Bernhard , Senft Birgit , Bokor Attila 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIntroductionThere is an ongoing debate on surgical techniques for colorectal deep endometriosis (DE) and their effects on gastrointestinal (GI) function. The aim of this study was to prospectively investigate the differences in pre‐ and postsurgical GI function, health profiles and pain symptoms in women undergoing colorectal surgery for symptomatic DE either with a modified segmental resection technique, so‐called nerve‐vessel sparing segmental resection (NVSSR), or full thickness discoid resection (FTDR). Complication rates and fertility outcomes were also evaluated.Material and methodsA total of 162 consecutive patients, 125 (77.2%) of whom underwent NVSSR and 37 (22.8%) FTDR, were evaluated regarding complication rates. Furthermore a lower anterior resection syndrome (LARS) scores, gastrointestinal function‐related quality of life index (GIQLI), pain symptoms, endometriosis health profile (EHP‐30) parameters were analyzed pre‐ and post‐surgery in a final cohort of 121 patients.ResultsThere was no difference between postsurgical prevalence of LARS in either surgery group (14/98, 14.1% NVSSR; 2/23, 8.6% FTDR), with significantly decreased LARS scores and increased GIQLI values before vs after surgery in both groups (P < 0.001). The overall grade III complication rate was 7/162 (4.3%) with no significant differences between NVSSR and FTDR groups. Overall, EHP‐30 and pain scores significantly decreased after a median follow‐up of 41 (± 17.6) months (EHP‐30 51.1, SD 21.5 vs 12.7, SD 19.3, P < 0.001; dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dyschezia all P < 0.001 both cohorts, respectively). The overall life birth rate and postsurgical pregnancy in infertile patients undergoing NVSSR and FTDR was respectively 58.1% in 25/43 patients; 55.6% in 5/9 patients; 56.0% in 14/25 patients and 100% in 5/5 patients.ConclusionsNVSSR and FTDR for symptomatic colorectal DE confer a significant amelioration of GI function reflected by decreased LARS symptoms and increased GIQLI scores with no differences in postsurgical function in between the two techniques. Both techniques confer similar complication rates and effects on pain reduction and health profiles.
Myopia outcome study of atropine in children: Two‐year result of daily 0.01% atropine in a European population
Authors: Loughman James , Kobia‐Acquah Emmanuel , Lingham Gareth , Butler John , Loskutova Ekaterina , Mackey David A. , Lee Samantha S. Y. , Flitcroft Daniel I. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractPurposeThe Myopia Outcome Study of Atropine in Children (MOSAIC) is an investigator‐led, double‐masked, randomized controlled trial investigating the efficacy and safety of 0.01% atropine eye drops for managing myopia progression in a predominantly White, European population.MethodsChildren aged 6–16 years with myopia were randomly allocated 2:1 to nightly 0.01% atropine or placebo eye drops in both eyes for 2 years. The primary outcome was cycloplegic spherical equivalent (SE) progression at 24 months. Secondary outcomes included axial length (AL) change, safety and acceptability. Linear mixed models with random intercepts were used for statistical analyses.ResultsOf 250 participants enrolled, 204 (81.6%) completed the 24‐month visit (136 (81.4%) treatment, 68 (81.9%) placebo). Baseline characteristics, drop‐out and adverse event rates were similar between treatment and control groups. At 24 months, SE change was not significantly different between 0.01% atropine and placebo groups (effect = 0.10 D, p = 0.07), but AL growth was lower in the 0.01% atropine group, compared to the placebo group (−0.07 mm, p = 0.007). Significant treatment effects on SE (0.14 D, p = 0.049) and AL (−0.11 mm, p = 0.002) were observed in children of White, but not non‐White (SE = 0.05 D, p = 0.89; AL = 0.008 mm, p = 0.93), ethnicity at 24 months. A larger treatment effect was observed in subjects least affected by COVID‐19 restrictions (SE difference = 0.37 D, p = 0.005; AL difference = −0.17 mm, p = 0.001).ConclusionsAtropine 0.01% was safe, well‐tolerated and effective in slowing axial elongation in this European population. Treatment efficacy varied by ethnicity and eye colour, and potentially by degree of COVID‐19 public health restriction exposure during trial participation.
Cytidine deaminase status as a marker of response to azacytidine treatment in MDS and AML patients
Authors: Donnette Melanie , Hamimed Mourad , Ciccolini Joseph , Sicard Guillaume , Correard Florian , Farnault Laure , Ouafik L'Houcine , Venton Geoffroy , Fanciullino Raphaëlle 
Published: September 2023

SummaryAzacitidine (Aza) is a mainstay of treatment for patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) ineligible for induction chemotherapy and other high‐risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Only half of patients respond, and almost all will eventually relapse. There are no predictive markers of response to Aza. Aza is detoxified in the liver by cytidine deaminase (CDA). Here, we investigated the association between CDA phenotype, toxicity and efficacy of Aza in real‐world adult patients. Median overall survival (OS) was 15 months and 13 months in AML and high‐risk MDS patients respectively. In addition, our data suggest that delaying Aza treatment was not associated with lack of efficacy and should not be considered a signal to switch to an alternative treatment. Half of the patients had deficient CDA activity (i.e. <2 UA/mg), with a lower proportion of deficient patients in MDS patients (34%) compared to AML patients (67%). In MDS patients, CDA deficiency correlated with longer landmark OS (14 vs. 8 months; p = 0.03), but not in AML patients. Taken together, our data suggest that CDA is an independent covariate and may therefore be a marker for predicting clinical outcome in MDS patients treated with Aza.
The role of group memberships and school identification on student well‐being
Authors: Dunstone Emma K. , Reynolds Katherine J. , Cárdenas Diana 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThere are widespread concerns about a decline in young people's mental health. One promising direction to address this issue involves group memberships and social identity processes. Despite progress, there are several issues in current theory and research including (1) whether the number of groups to which an individual belongs is related to more positive well‐being, (2) better understanding the relationship between group memberships and social identification processes and (3) the need for more comprehensive longitudinal methods. The goal of this study was to address these issues using a three‐wave longitudinal design (n = 1331) conducted with high‐school students. Both the number and importance (an indicator of social identification) of student extracurricular activities (ECA) were assessed as predictors of six well‐being outcomes. Importantly, we also assessed whether identification with the school as the context in which the ECAs were situated mediated this association. Results show that, generally, the number of group memberships had no direct effect on well‐being, however, there was a consistent mediation via school identification. When considering number and importance of one model (comprising a subsample) importance emerged as the key predictor. Such findings advance understanding of the social identity and well‐being relationship and have practical implications.
Predicting Age of Acquisition for Children's Early Vocabulary in Five Languages Using Language Model Surprisal
Authors: Portelance Eva , Duan Yuguang , Frank Michael C. , Lupyan Gary 
Published: September 2023

AbstractWhat makes a word easy to learn? Early‐learned words are frequent and tend to name concrete referents. But words typically do not occur in isolation. Some words are predictable from their contexts; others are less so. Here, we investigate whether predictability relates to when children start producing different words (age of acquisition; AoA). We operationalized predictability in terms of a word's surprisal in child‐directed speech, computed using n‐gram and long‐short‐term‐memory (LSTM) language models. Predictability derived from LSTMs was generally a better predictor than predictability derived from n‐gram models. Across five languages, average surprisal was positively correlated with the AoA of predicates and function words but not nouns. Controlling for concreteness and word frequency, more predictable predicates and function words were learned earlier. Differences in predictability between languages were associated with cross‐linguistic differences in AoA: the same word (when it was a predicate) was produced earlier in languages where the word was more predictable.