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Does wood mulch trigger microbially mediated positive plant-soil feedback in degraded boreal forest sites? A post hoc study
Authors: Stefani Franck , Beguin Julien , Paré David , Morency Marie-Josée , Martineau Christine , Fortin J. André , Thiffault Nelson , Séguin Armand 
Published: May 2023

IntroductionReforestation of degraded lands in the boreal forest is challenging and depends on the direction and strength of the plant-soil feedback (PSF).MethodsUsing a gradient in tree productivity (null, low and high) from a long-term, spatially replicated reforestation experiment of borrow pits in the boreal forest, we investigated the interplay between microbial communities and soil and tree nutrient stocks and concentrations in relation to a positive PSF induced by wood mulch amendment.ResultsThree levels of mulch amendment underlie the observed gradient in tree productivity, and plots that had been amended with a continuous layer of mulch 17 years earlier showed a positive PSF with trees up to 6 m tall, a closed canopy, and a developing humus layer. The average taxonomic and functional composition of the bacterial and fungal communities differed markedly betweenlow- and high-productivity plots. Trees in high-productivity plots recruited a specialized soil microbiome that was more efficient at nutrient mobilization and acquisition. These plots showed increases in carbon (C), calcium (Ca), nitrogen (N), potassium (K), and phosphorus (P) stocks and as well as bacterial and fungal biomass. The soil microbiome was dominated by taxa from the fungal genus Cortinarius and the bacterial family Chitinophagaceae, and a complex microbial network with higher connectivity and more keystone species supported tree productivity in reforested plots compared to unproductive plots.DiscussionTherefore, mulching of plots resulted in a microbially mediated PSF that enhances mineral weathering and non-symbiotic N fixation, and in turn helps transform unproductive plots into productive plots to ensure rapid restoration of the forest ecosystem in a harsh boreal environment.
Dose health education on dementia prevention have more effects on community residents when a community physician/nurse leads it? A cross-sectional study
Authors: Gong De , Peng Yan , Liu Xiao , Zhang Jinying , Deng Menghui , Yang Tiantian , Yang Yanni 
Published: May 2023

BackgroundDementia is a growing public health concern worldwide. Community residents still have limited knowledge about dementia prevention, although many sources are accessible for individuals to acquire knowledge.MethodsA questionnaire-based survey was conducted in five communities in Chongqing, China, between March 2021 and February 2022. Participants were divided into three groups according to the dementia-related education they received: physician/nurse-led, mass media, and no relevant education. Covariance analysis was performed to determine the differences among the three groups in knowledge, motivation, and lifestyle, with the covariate of MoCA scores (education-adjusted).ResultsOf the 221 participants, 18 (8.1%) received physician/nurse-led education, 101 (45.7%) received only mass media education, and 102 (46.2%) did not receive any relevant education regarding dementia prevention. Participants who only received mass media education had a higher level of education (t = 5.567, p = 0.004) and cognitive function (t = 13.978, p &lt; 0.001). The analysis of covariance showed that compared with participants who received no relevant education, those who received physician/nurse-led education had higher levels of knowledge, perceived benefits, and better lifestyle, and those who received mass media education had lower perceived barriers; however, higher levels of cues to action, general health motivation, self-efficacy, and lifestyle (all p &lt; 0.05).ConclusionThe popularization of dementia-related education was not ideal for communities. Physician/nurse-led education plays a vital role in providing knowledge and promoting lifestyles for dementia prevention, but may not motivate community residents. Mass media education may help encourage residents and promote their lifestyles.
Vaccine hesitancy and the willingness to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine to children in a rural country on the United States-Mexico border
Authors: Darisi Raghu D. , Buckland Audrey J. , Morales Mario , Ingram Maia , Harris Emily , Holzberg Jeffrey R. 
Published: May 2023

IntroductionAs of October 26, 2022, only 9% of children in the United States aged 6 months to 4 years have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine despite FDA approval since June 17, 2022. Rates are better yet still low for children aged 5 to 11 years as nearly 30% were fully vaccinated as of August 23, 2022. Vaccine hesitancy among adults is one of the major factors affecting low vaccine uptake rates in children against COVID-19, yet most studies examining vaccine hesitancy have targeted school-age and adolescent children.MethodsWith the aim of assessing the willingness to recommend the COVID-19 vaccination to children under 5 years compared to children 5 to 12 years of age, a county-wide survey was conducted between January 11 and March 7, 2022, among adults on the United States-Mexico border.ResultsAmong the 765 responses, 72.5% were female and 42.3% were Latinx. The most significant factor associated with likelihood to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine to children less than 5 years and 5–12 years of age was adult vaccination status. Ordinal logistic regression also indicated that ethnicity, primary language, being a parent, previous COVID-19 infection, and concern about getting COVID-19 in the future were significantly associated with likelihood of COVID-19 vaccine recommendation to children &lt; 5 years and 5–12 years old.DiscussionThis study found high consistency among respondents in their willingness to vaccinate children aged &lt; 5 years compared with children aged 5–12 years. Our findings support public health strategies that target adult vaccinations as an avenue to improve childhood vaccinations for young children
The implementation of SDG12 in and from higher education institutions: universities as laboratories for generating sustainable cities
Authors: Martínez-Acosta Mariajulia , Vázquez-Villegas Patricia , Mejía-Manzano Luis Alberto , Soto-Inzunza Gladis Valeria , Ruiz-Aguilar Karina Mayela , Kuhn Cuellar Luis , Caratozzolo Patricia , Membrillo-Hernández Jorge 
Published: May 2023

IntroductionIt is known that the world is facing and will face significant sustainability challenges. Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG12), responsible consumption and production, is one of the most relevant SDGs for building Sustainable Cities. This study is based on the analysis of the implementation of SDG12 in cities, starting from universities as laboratories or first examples of sustainability.MethodsThe study was carried out through a multilevel scale approach. A systematic review of the literature (global scale) of the last 5 years (2018–2022) was conducted. An analysis of the program and the initiatives of a Higher Education Institution (Tecnologico de Monterrey) is presented (local scale). Finally, a survey was applied to Faculty at this University (micro-scale).ResultsThe systematic review indicated that the main themes or aspects addressed in SDG12 by higher education institutions were sustainable food, supply chains, community, infrastructure, technology, policies, energy consumption, the collaborative economy, smart cities, and curricula. The local scale analysis highlighted the Distrito Tec project, 37 institutional initiatives, and 26 courses directly related to SDG12. The survey showed that 8% of Faculty considered SDG12 the most important of the SDGs and stated that this goal is necessary to reduce environmental impacts. As the most significant impact that Universities can have on SDG12, 52% of the Faculty consider that Universities should become living labs in the transition toward sustainable cities, followed by 36% who think it would be better to implement operational facilities.DiscussionThe diverse contributions of the HEIs at the three scales were classified into six categories: culture, mitigation, adaptation, education, research, and outreach. The study indicates that SDG 12 has been achieved by universities in different ways, which overlaps widely with the performance of other SDGs. Results demonstrate that following a multistakeholder approach, international collaborations between HEIs can foster technology-driven multi-disciplinary research projects to consolidate sustainable cities. Building capacity to accelerate the transition of universities into urban living labs will promote climate action among the students who enroll every year.
Application of cholecystic duct plasty in the prevention of biliary complications following orthotopic liver transplantation
Authors: Wang Jing , Cui Song-ping , Lyu Shao-cheng , Chen Qing , Huang Jin-can , Wang Han-xuan , He Qiang , Lang Ren 
Published: May 2023

BackgroundThe purpose was aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of cholecystic duct plasty (CDP) and biliary reconstruction techniques preventing biliary complications following orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) first proposed by our center.Methods127 enrolled patients who underwent LT in our center from January 2015 to December 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. According to the mode of biliary tract reconstruction, patients were divided into CDP group (Group 1, n = 53) and control group (Group 2, n = 74). The differences of perioperative general data, biliary complications and long-term prognosis between two groups were compared and analyzed.ResultsAll patients completed the operation successfully, the incidence of perioperative complications was 22.8%. There was no significant difference in perioperative general data and complications between the two groups. Follow-up ended in June 2020, with a median follow-up period of 31 months. During the follow-up period, biliary complications occurred in 26 patients, with an overall incidence of 20.5%. The overall incidence of biliary complications and anastomotic stenosis in Group 1 was lower than that in Group 2 (P &lt; 0.05). There was no significant difference in overall prognosis between the two groups (P = 0.274), however, the cumulative incidence of biliary complications in Group 1 was lower than that in Group 2 (P = 0.035).ConclusionReconstruction of common bile duct by CDP represents considerable safety and practicability, particularly for patients with small diameter of common bile duct or wide discrepancy of bile duct size between donor and recipient.
A finite element analysis of the carpal arch with various locations of carpal tunnel release
Authors: Yu Lu , Jia Jingyi , Lakshminarayanan Kishor , Li Yiming , Gan Yaokai , Yao Yifei 
Published: May 2023

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the location of transverse carpal ligament (TCL) transection on the biomechanical property of the carpal arch structure. It was hypothesized that carpal tunnel release would lead to an increase of the carpal arch compliance (CAC) in a location-dependent manner.MethodsA pseudo-3D finite element model of the volar carpal arch at the distal carpal tunnel was used to simulate arch area change under different intratunnel pressures (0–72 mmHg) after TCL transection at different locations along the transverse direction of the TCL.ResultsThe CAC of the intact carpal arch was 0.092 mm2/mmHg, and the simulated transections ranging from 8 mm ulnarly to 8 mm radially from the center point of the TCL led to increased CACs that were 2.6–3.7 times of that of the intact carpal arch. The CACs after radial transections were greater than those ulnarly transected carpal arches.ConclusionThe TCL transection in the radial region was biomechanically favorable in reducing carpal tunnel constraint for median nerve decompression.
Porous titanium microsphere kyphoplasty for augmentation treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures: Technical report and case series
Authors: Tartara Fulvio , Armocida Daniele , Garbossa Diego , Meli Francesco , Costantino Gabriele , Cofano Fabio , Francaviglia Natale 
Published: May 2023

BackgroundVertebral augmentation procedures (VAPs) are used in cases of persistent and unresponsive pain in patients with vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). Although VAPs are considered a safe procedure providing quick pain relief and improved physical function, some postoperative complications can occur, for example, bone cement leakage. The material used in this procedure is almost exclusively polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), which appears to lack biological activity and osteointegration capabilities. In this study, we introduce a new filling system consisting of cannulas preloaded with titanium microspheres, which stabilizes and consolidates the structure of the vertebral body in treating VCFs after the performance of the kyphoplasty procedure.MethodsWe report a retrospective case series of six patients affected by osteoporotic vertebral fractures with worsening back pain, neurologic impairment, and failed conservative treatment who underwent the VAP at our institute, for which the SPHEROPLAST [MT ORTHO s.r.l., Aci Sant’Antonio (CT), Italy] system was used.ResultsThe patients had failed an average conservative trial of 3.9 weeks before they presented to us with neurodeficit. There were two men and four women with a mean age of 74.5 years. The average hospital stay was 2 days. There were no reported perioperative complications related to cement injection, such as intraoperative hypoxia, hypotension, pulmonary embolization, myocardial infarction, neurovascular or viscera injury, or death. The VAS score significantly decreased from a mean preoperative of 7.5 (range 6–19) to 3.8 (range 3–5) immediately after surgery and 1.8 (range 1–3).ConclusionWe report the first clinical results in a series of six patients treated for VCF using the microsphere system after analyzing the clinical results produced by, and the complications that arose from, this new device. In patients with VCF, the VAP using titanium microspheres appears to be a feasible and safe procedure with a low risk of material leakage.
Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Factors Associated With Complete COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Migrant Origin Persons in Finland
Authors: Bastola Kalpana , Nohynek Hanna , Lilja Eero , Castaneda Anu E. , Austero Sara , Kuusio Hannamaria , Skogberg Natalia 
Published: May 2023

Objective: We examined incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 vaccine uptake and factors associated with complete COVID-19 vaccine uptake among persons of migrant origin in Finland.Methods: Data on laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccine doses between March 2020 and November 2021 were linked to FinMonik register sample (n = 13,223) and MigCOVID (n = 3,668) survey data using unique personal identifier. Logistic regression was the main method of analyses.Results: Among FinMonik sample, complete COVID-19 vaccine uptake was lower among persons of Russia/former Soviet Union, Estonia, and rest of Africa and higher among persons of Southeast Asia, rest of Asia, and the Middle East/North Africa than among persons originating from Europe/North America/Oceania. Male sex, younger age, migration age (&lt;18 years) and shorter length of residence were associated with lower vaccine uptake among FinMonik sample, whereas younger age, being economically inactive, poorer language skills, experiences of discrimination and psychological distress were associated with lower vaccine uptake among MigCOVID sub-sample.Conclusion: Our Findings point to a further need of tailored and targeted communication and community outreach strategies to increase vaccine uptake among persons of migrant origin.
Identifying Key Factors for Burnout Among Orthopedic Surgeons Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process Method
Authors: Wang Shiqian , Li Lin , Jin Yanjun , Liao Rui , Chuang Yen-Ching , Zhu Zhong 
Published: May 2023

Objectives: To develop an evaluation model for, and identify key factors contributing to, burnout in orthopedic surgeons, providing a reference for the management of burnout among orthopedic surgeons in hospitals.Methods: We developed an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) model with 3 dimensions and 10 sub-criteria based on an extensive literature review and expert assessment. We used expert and purposive sampling and 17 orthopedic surgeons were selected as research subjects. The AHP process was then used to obtain the weights and to prioritize the dimensions and criteria for burnout in orthopedic surgeons.Results: The dimension of C1 (personal/family) was the key factor affecting burnout in orthopedic surgeons, and in the sub-criteria, the top four sub-criteria were C11 (little time for family), C31 (anxiety about clinical competence), C12 (work-family conflict), and C22 (heavy work load).Conclusion: This model was effective in analyzing the key factors contributing to job burnout risk, and the results can inform improved management of the levels of burnout affecting orthopedic surgeons in hospitals.
Nivel de calidad de la demanda bioquímica de oxígeno del proceso de filtros biológicos
Authors: Chavarría Márquez Esmila Yeime , Huamaní Astocaza Luz Luisa , Basurto Contreras César Marino , Carvo Baltazar Oscar Saul 
Published: May 2023

En el año 2022, al evaluar la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales ubicada en el distrito de Yauli del departamento de Huancavelica en Perú, la demanda bioquímica de oxígeno del afluente fue en promedio 185 mg/L y del efluente excedió a 100 mg/L; por esta razón, se implementó un filtro biológico con contenido de carbón vegetal. El objetivo principal fue identificar el nivel de calidad de la demanda bioquímica de oxígeno del efluente mediante el método analítico de reactor incubador, ya que es un parámetro fundamental evaluar el empleo de filtros como minimizante de materia orgánica presente en la calidad de agua residual. Entre los materiales que se utilizo fue el reactor DBO con 6 biodigestores y la incubadora conjuntamente con el protocolo de muestreo de aguas residuales. El método fue explicativo, donde el uso de filtros biológicos en la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales de Yauli- Huancavelica logró minimizar la demanda bioquímica del oxígeno hasta 67.96 mg/L del efluente. Por tanto, el proceso de filtros biológicos a base de carbón vegetal permitió obtener valores por debajo de 100 mg/L de calidad de demanda bioquímica de oxígeno cumpliendo con los límites máximos permisibles para aguas residuales, el mismo que será beneficioso para conservar la biodiversidad acuática del rio Yauli y desarrollar la agricultura, entre otros sectores.
Ukrainian Identity Development in the Education System in the Conditions of Martial Law in Ukraine
Authors: Trubavina Iryna , Cherednychenko Oleksandr , Oliinyk Nadiia , Nedria Kirill 
Published: May 2023

The article is devoted to the actual problem of modern Ukrainian pedagogy – the national identity development. The purpose of the article is to identify the peculiarities of the national identity development in education in the conditions of war and to suggest the ways to strengthen this process.
The research methodology is systemic, activity, cultural, axiological approaches. Research methods are: theoretical analysis of sources, generalization of experience, synthesis.
Results. The Ukrainian identity is the result of national-patriotic education and a component of national security. The peculiarities of the national identity development in the Ukrainian system of education in martial law are revealed: the need for simultaneous development of Ukrainian and European values, attention to the value of life and continuing education in war, respect for human rights. The ways to strengthen the national identity development in the education system include are: official restoration of educational function of teachers in all regulatory documents; emphasis on education which is based on national and European values; teaching educators to perform their new functions – security function, information function, social assistance, social education of parents and the community; official clarification in regulatory documents of the definition of educators’ security function; normalization of the definition of a safe educational environment in martial law; introduction of the Declaration of School Safety into the education system, the Ukrainian Charter of a Free Person into the education system; the participation of students in volunteer activities; compliance of all stages of the educational process with the idea of national identity formation.
Conclusion. The peculiarities of the national identity development and the ways to strengthen the national identity development today are very important. The prospects for further research are to identify the effectiveness of new ways of the Ukrainian identity development.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT DESA MELALUI PENGELOLAAN DANA DESA DI KECAMATAN PENEBEL
Authors: ASTAWA I NYOMAN WIDHYA , KASIH NI NYOMAN , ARTINI NI PUTU RANI 
Published: May 2023

Community welfare can be realized through the success of economic development. Economic development is said to be successful if people's welfare increases. Community welfare includes a sense of security, there are public facilities that support the economy, income that encourages people's prosperity, and easy access to information. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of village characteristics, village economic development and village fund management on the welfare of the community in Penebel District. The method of determining the sample using non-probability sampling is purposive sampling method with a total sample of 54 respondents. The data collection method used a questionnaire with a Likert scale (5 scale). The data analysis technique used is path analysis. The results showed that village characteristics did not significantly affect the management of Village Funds in Penebel District, village economic development significantly affected the management of Village Funds in Penebel District, village characteristics and village economic development significantly affected the welfare of rural communities in Penebel District, Fund management The village has no significant effect on the welfare of the village community in Penebel District.