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Telemedicine preferences in pediatric urology following the COVID-19 pandemic: A caregiver survey
Authors: Bates Tara , Spray Beverly , Canon Stephen 
Published: February 2023

PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the way many patients interacted with their healthcare providers, with many people being forced to use telemedicine out of necessity. Our study aimed to investigate if this increased usage of telemedicine impacted pediatric patient caregivers’ perception of telemedicine for pediatric urology visits.Materials and MethodsA prospective survey was administered to the primary caregiver of all patients less than 18 years of age during either an in-person (IP) or a telemedicine (TM) encounter. The survey included questions regarding accessibility to and opinions toward telemedicine.ResultsTwo hundred, thirty-nine total patient caregivers were surveyed: 209 IP and 30 TM. Most caregivers in both cohorts reported being more likely to use telemedicine now than before the pandemic: IP (125/209, 59.8%) and TM (23/30, 76.7%). Caregivers also reported that the severity of their child’s condition would impact their likelihood to utilize telemedicine for evaluation (IP 162/209 (77.5%) vs. TM 28/30 (93.3%) with caregivers in the TM group even more likely to be influenced by this factor (p = 0.045). Most caregivers in both groups reported that they would utilize telemedicine within 60 miles from the provider. Over 80% of families from both groups reported having both a laptop and a cellular phone in their home. A greater percentage of caregivers in the IP group reported having a desktop computer and a tablet in their home compared to the TM group (41.1% versus 20.0% and 27.3% versus 3.3%, respectively).ConclusionsLiving through the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the likelihood of caregivers to utilize telemedicine for care of their child’s pediatric urologic disorder. Factors such as severity of illness, distance from the provider, and the context of the evaluation influenced caregiver preferences for utilization of telemedicine. All families surveyed reported having a device at home to perform telemedicine. Laptops and cellular phones were the most commonly used devices.
Weight perception analysis using pseudo-haptic feedback based on physical work evaluation
Authors: Moosavi Mahdiyeh Sadat , Raimbaud Pierre , Guillet Christophe , Plouzeau Jeremy , Merienne Frederic 
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Since kinesthetic cues are not present in virtual environments, users have difficulty feeling the heaviness of virtual objects. To address this issue, pseudo-haptic approaches have been proposed to illusorily induce the weight of virtual objects through the user’s visual sensory system.Methods: In this paper, we used two methods to induce the impression of virtual objects’ heaviness. One relies on the direct modification of the control-display (C/D) ratio when lifting objects, and the other depends on controlling this ratio based on a velocity restriction. We innovatively measured each approach’s efficiency by analyzing physical work as an objective metric. In addition, we used Borg CR10 to measure users’ hand fatigue during the experimental phases.Results: Our findings are discussed in terms of individual lifting behavior in different pseudo-haptic methods. Furthermore, different virtual weight-lifting behaviors were compared to the same real-world weight-lifting behaviors.Discussion: According to our results, the direct control of the C/D ratio method provides virtual reality users with a more accurate weight perception than the velocity restriction one. Furthermore, with this first method, users’ lifting behavior was closer to the behavior when lifting real objects.
The impact of market-oriented cooperation on food production performance in small-scale farms in rural China
Authors: Zhang Cheng , Zhu Yueji 
Published: February 2023

IntroductionSmall-scale farmers in developing countries can significantly contribute to sustainable food production through market-oriented cooperation (MOC). MOC allows farmers to access machinery services and specialized labor, but it also carries economic costs that may impact food production performance in small-scale farms. This study attempts to uncover the association between farmers' MOC participation and food production performance in small-scale farms in rural China, using a sample of 650 rice farmers in Jiangsu province.MethodsWe applied the stochastic frontier analysis to calculate the technical efficiency that indicates the production performance of small-scale farms. The treatment effect model is employed to detect the effect of farmers' MOC participation on technical efficiency, and the multivalued treatment effects model is used to explore the relationship between farmers' intensity of MOC and technical efficiency.ResultsThe results show that farmers' MOC participation significantly increases technical efficiency of small-scale farms, with an inverted U-shaped correlation between MOC participation intensity and technical efficiency. A heterogeneity analysis based on production phases reveals that farmers tend to adopt MOC in machinery-driven phases with higher priority than in labor-driven phases. MOC in labor-driven phases, such as seedling and spraying, presents negative effect on technical efficiency.DiscussionThese findings highlight the crucial role of MOC in food production performance in small-scale farms, and provide insights for designing MOC strategies in different production phases in order to facilitate sustainable food production in developing regions. This research addresses the need for solutions to improve food production sustainability under agricultural transformation in developing countries. It also touches on the challenges and opportunities that producers face in adopting new practices and participating in the modern food supply chain.
“LEARN”, a novel teaching method for Chinese clinical clerkship: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Chen Xiangyu , Gong Matthew F. , Wu Song , He Jinshen 
Published: February 2023

BackgroundDespite the clerkship being crucial in the training of a future doctor, no widely accepted education model has been proposed. This study devised a new model for clinical clerkship rotations, titled “LEARN” for Lecture, English-video, Advisor, Real-case and Notion, and evaluated whether the LEARN model is appropriate for medical education in China.MethodsA cross-sectional study was performed among 101 fourth-year students from the Xiangya School of Medicine during an Orthopaedic Surgery clerkship rotation in the Third Xiangya Hospital. They were divided into seven groups and took clerkship based on the LEARN model. A questionnaire was collected at the conclusion to measure learning outcomes.ResultsThe LEARN model was highly accepted with the acceptance of five sessions being 95.92% (94/98), 93.88% (92/98), 96.98% (97/98), 100% (98/98) and 96.94% (95/98). The outcomes of two genders were comparable, whereas a difference was observed in the test score among groups (group 3 scored 93.93 ± 5.20, higher than others). Quantitative analysis showed that positive correlations existed in participation in the Notion (Notion means students’ case discussion) section with leadership (r = 0.84, 95% CI: 0.72–0.94, p &lt; 0.001), participation in the Real-case section with leadership (r = 0.66, 95% CI: 0.50–0.80, p &lt; 0.001), participation in the Real-case section with mastery of inquiring skills (r = 0.57, 95% CI: 0.40–0.71, p &lt; 0.001) and participation in the Notion section with mastery of physical examination skills (r = 0.56, 95% CI: 0.40–0.69, p &lt; 0.001). Further qualitative analysis demonstrated that high-level participation in the English-video section indicated better outcomes in mastery of inquiring (p &lt; 0.01), physical examination (p &lt; 0.001), film reading (p &lt; 0.01) and clinical reasoning (p &lt; 0.01) skills.ConclusionOur results support the LEARN model is a promising method for medical clerkship in China. Further research involving more participants and more meticulous design is planned to test its efficacy. For refinement, educators may try to promote students’ participation in the English-video session.
Vasoplegic syndrome in patients undergoing heart transplantation
Authors: Qin Tong-xin , Yao Yun-tai ,   the Evidence in Cardiovascular Anesthesia(EICA) Group
Published: February 2023

ObjectivesTo summarize the risk factors, onset time, and treatment of vasoplegic syndrome in patients undergoing heart transplantation.MethodsThe PubMed, OVID, CNKI, VIP, and WANFANG databases were searched using the terms “vasoplegic syndrome,” “vasoplegia,” “vasodilatory shock,” and “heart transplant*,” to identify eligible studies. Data on patient characteristics, vasoplegic syndrome manifestation, perioperative management, and clinical outcomes were extracted and analyzed.ResultsNine studies enrolling 12 patients (aged from 7 to 69 years) were included. Nine (75%) patients had nonischemic cardiomyopathy, and three (25%) patients had ischemic cardiomyopathy. The onset time of vasoplegic syndrome varied from intraoperatively to 2 weeks postoperatively. Nine (75%) patients developed various complications. All patients were insensitive to vasoactive agents.ConclusionsVasoplegic syndrome can occur at any time during the perioperative period of heart tranplantation, especially after the discontinuation of bypass. Methylene blue, angiotensin II, ascorbic acid, and hydroxocobalamin have been used to treat refractory vasoplegic syndrome.
Seroprevalence and risk factors analysis of Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in cattle of Beheira, Egypt
Authors: Metwally Samy , Hamada Rania , Sobhy Kamel , Frey Caroline F. , Fereig Ragab M. 
Published: February 2023

IntroductionNeospora caninumandToxoplasma gondiiare closely related obligate intracellular protozoan parasites. They are considered to be the major causes of infectious abortions and congenital abnormalities in livestock worldwide resulting in huge economic losses. Currently, there are no reports on the prevalence of neosporosis or toxoplasmosis in cattle in Beheira, Egypt's most important region for cattle industry.MethodsThe current study investigated the presence of anti-N. caninumand anti-T. gondiiantibodies in apparent healthy cattle from eight localities representing the whole area of Beheira. A total of 358 plasma samples were randomly collected from 6 dairy and 10 beef farms and analyzed by commercially available ELISAs. Production type (dairy versus beef), sex (female vs male), age (&lt; 3 years, 3–5, and &gt; 5 years old), breed (mixed vs Holstein vs Colombian Zebu), and location (various locations) were assessed as risk factors forN. caninumandT. gondiiinfections.Results and discussionOf the samples, 88 (24.6%) and 19 (5.3%) were positive for anti-N. caninumand anti-T. gondiiantibodies, respectively, and mixed infection was detected in 7. Of the 16 herds, 6 dairy and 7 beef herds were positive for antibodies toN. caninum. Antibodies toT. gondiiwere detected in 4, and 5 of dairy and beef herds, respectively. Production type (dairy) and, therewith, sex (female), age (aged over 5 years), and location were considered as risk factors forN. caninuminfection. No factors statistically associated withT. gondiiinfection were identified. Overall, this study provided the first serological detection ofN. caninumandT. gondiiinfections in cattle from Beheira, demonstrating the endemicity of both parasites in the main cattle rearing region of Egypt. This study also confirmed earlier reports ofN. caninumbeing more present in dairy cattle than in beef cattle. Routine monitoring ofN. caninumandT. gondiiinfections and the implementation of control strategies are urgently needed.
Limited N-Glycan Processing Impacts Chaperone Expression Patterns, Cell Growth and Cell Invasiveness in Neuroblastoma
Authors: Hall M. Kristen , Shajahan Asif , Burch Adam P. , Hatchett Cody J. , Azadi Parastoo , Schwalbe Ruth A. 
Published: February 2023

Enhanced N-glycan branching is associated with cancer, but recent investigations supported the involvement of less processed N-glycans. Herein, we investigated how changes in N-glycosylation influence cellular properties in neuroblastoma (NB) using rat N-glycan mutant cell lines, NB_1(-Mgat1), NB_1(-Mgat2) and NB_1(-Mgat3), as well as the parental cell line NB_1. The two earlier mutant cells have compromised N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase-I (GnT-I) and GnT-II activities. Lectin blotting showed that NB_1(-Mgat3) cells had decreased activity of GnT-III compared to NB_1. ESI-MS profiles identified N-glycan structures in NB cells, supporting genetic edits. NB_1(-Mgat1) had the most oligomannose N-glycans and the greatest cell invasiveness, while NB_1(-Mgat2) had the fewest and least cell invasiveness. The proliferation rate of NB_1 was slightly slower than NB_1(-Mgat3), but faster than NB_1(-Mgat1) and NB_1(-Mgat2). Faster proliferation rates were due to the faster progression of those cells through the G1 phase of the cell cycle. Further higher levels of oligomannose with 6–9 Man residues indicated faster proliferating cells. Human NB cells with higher oligomannose N-glycans were more invasive and had slower proliferation rates. Both rat and human NB cells revealed modified levels of ER chaperones. Thus, our results support a role of oligomannose N-glycans in NB progression; furthermore, perturbations in the N-glycosylation pathway can impact chaperone systems.
Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Potential Genes Conferring Resistance or Susceptibility to Bacterial Canker in Tomato
Authors: Deng Shuozhen , Li Ziyan , Liu Xinyu , Yang Wencai , Wang Yuqing 
Published: February 2023

Bacterial canker of tomato is a systemic disease caused by Clavibacter michiganensis (Cm), which poses a grave threat to tomato production worldwide. Towards the identification of genes underlying resistance to Cm infection, the transcriptome of the resistant inbred backcross line IBL2353 carrying the Rcm2.0 locus derived from Solanum habrochaites LA407 and the susceptible Solanum lycopersicum line Ohio88119 was comparatively analyzed after Cm inoculation, and the analysis focused on the genes with different expression patterns between resistant and susceptible lines. Gene ontology (GO) analysis revealed that top terms of differentially expressed genes comprised ubiquitin protein ligases, transcription factors, and receptor kinases. Then we screened out some genes which are potentially associated with the defense response against Cm infection in IBL2353 including the wall-associated receptor kinase-like 20 (WAKL20), and virus-induced gene silencing showed it contributes resistance to Cm infection. In addition to Cm-induced genes related to resistance, the expression of eight homologs from six susceptibility (S) gene families was analyzed. These putative resistance and susceptibility genes are valuable resources for molecular resistance breeding and contribute to the development of new control methods in tomato.
Green Synthesis of Blue-Emitting Graphene Oxide Quantum Dots for In Vitro CT26 and In Vivo Zebrafish Nano-Imaging as Diagnostic Probes
Authors: Gorle Govinda , Gollavelli Ganesh , Nelli Gowreeswari , Ling Yong-Chien 
Published: February 2023

Graphene oxide quantum dots (GOQDs) are prepared using black carbon as a feedstock and H2O2 as a green oxidizing agent in a straightforward and environmentally friendly manner. The process adopted microwave energy and only took two minutes. The GOQDs are 20 nm in size and have stable blue fluorescence at 440 nm. The chemical characteristics and QD morphology were confirmed by thorough analysis using scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), Fourier transmission infra-red (FT-IR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The biocompatibility test was used to evaluate the toxicity of GOQDs in CT26 cells in vitro and the IC50 was found to be 200 µg/mL with excellent survival rates. Additional in vivo toxicity assessment in the developing zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryo model found no observed abnormalities even at a high concentration of 400 μg/mL after 96 h post fertilization. The GOQDs luminescence was also tested both in vitro and in vivo. They showed excellent internal distribution in the cytoplasm, cell nucleus, and throughout the zebrafish body. As a result, the prepared GOQDs are expected to be simple and inexpensive materials for nano-imaging and diagnostic probes in nanomedicine.
Impact of the Alien Aquatic Plant Ludwigia hexapetala on the Native Utricularia australis: Evidence from an Indoor Experiment
Authors: Pelella Emanuele , Questino Beatrice , Ceschin Simona 
Published: February 2023

Ludwigia hexapetala is an alien aquatic plant considered highly invasive in Europe since it alters freshwater habitats by forming dense mats both in water and along banks, outcompeting natives. Ludwigia effects on the native carnivorous plant Utricularia australis were investigated here. A 21-day indoor experiment was performed by setting up some separate tests in which Utricularia was made to grow both alone (control tests) and together with Ludwigia (arena tests). Water chemical and physical parameters and growth and morphological traits of Utricularia and Ludwigia were analysed weekly. Water samples were also analysed by UV-visible spectra to verify allelochemical (quercitrin) production by Ludwigia. In arena tests, oxygen concentration and pH were lower and conductivity higher than in control tests. Utricularia grew significantly less in arena tests in both shoot length and internode number, and its fresh weight, trap number and internode length decreased more than the control. Quercitrin was found only in arena tests as an allelochemical product released by Ludwigia. Overall, this study demonstrated Ludwigia significantly alters water parameters and negatively affects the growth of Utricularia, showing aggressive and competitive behaviour against this native species. Such evidence suggest that the widespread of L. hexapetala can represent a serious threat to the conservation of native plant diversity occurring in the freshwater habitats it invades.
Pertimbangan Hakim Atas Pencurian dengan Modus Carding Berdasarkan Pasal 362 KUHP Jo. Undang–undang Nomor 19 Tahun 2016 Atas Perubahan Undang-undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 Tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik
Authors: Mahardika Agung , Solihin Uu Idjuddin 
Published: February 2023

This journal discusses the consideration of judges in deciding a crime of one of the Cyber ​​Crime crimes namely Carding. Especially in the case of regulating the Carding crime, the factors of the perpetrators committing the Caeding crime, as well as the consideration of the judge in giving a verdict on the Carding crime. research conducted by studying and examining library legal materials, data collection is done by examining secondary data using primary legal data in the form of a court decision. As well as secondary data. Carding is a crime that is fairly new in Cyber ​​Crime which is a transnational crime but occupies the highest position in Indonesia compared to other Cyber ​​Crime crimes. there is no specific regulation or regulation regarding the crime of Carding despite the existence of Law Number 11 of 2018 as amended by Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions and the application of Articles of the Criminal Code but are deemed inappropriate. Law enforcers often have difficulty in overcoming and mismatch in upholding in preventing Carding cases, especially judges to uphold justice which is actually proven or not proven by a defendant committing a crime based on the judge's decision.
Keywords: Carding Criminal Acts, Judge Considerations
Entry into the Russian Labor Market of Graduates of Professional and Higher Educational Institutions (<i>Based on Sample Surveys</i>)
Authors: Laykam K. E. , Zainullina Z. Zh. , Matraeva L. V. , Vasiutina E. S. , Korolkova N. A. 
Published: February 2023

This article is based on the materials of the analytical report «Analysis of the results obtained on the basis of data from a sample observation of the employment of graduates in 2016–2020 who received secondary vocational and higher education».The introductory part explains the relevance of improving statistical tools for studying the economic activity of young people at the present stage of the socio-economic development of Russia.The body of the article introduces a brief description of the main methodological provisions of the observation, and also covers main differences between the second round of observation (VTR-2021) and the first round (VTR-2016). The paper presents results of the economic and statistical analysis of the employment of graduates according to the data of VTR-2021. As part of the analysis of educational migration, the article reveals the orientation of graduates to educational institutions within the borders of the subject of the Russian Federation they reside in, as well as the relationship between the level of education of graduates and the intensity of their mobility. The distance education «withers away» and the part-time education starts to play a special role as it allows one to combine study with work. There is an increase in the proportion of those who prefer to combine work and study. The authors highlight two main reasons for combining work and study: 1) the desire to have a personal income; 2) the desire to gain work experience in the future specialty. Based on the structural analysis, the conclusion is made about the dominance of various motives depending on the level of education.It is shown that the main difficulties the graduates face when finding employment are the lack or insufficiency of work experience, low wages, as well as the lack or absence of suitable vacancies. It is noted that the acquired knowledge of employed graduates meets the requirements of employers and is sufficient to perform basic duties. The results of the assessment of retraining (overtraining) in the first year of work are reviewed.
Statistics as a Tool of Mental Warfare
Authors: Karmanov M. V. 
Published: February 2023

The article focuses the attention of the civil and professional scientific community on the content, features, and terrible risks of modern mental warfare, conducted using methods and techniques of information and statistical impact on both individual socio-demographic groups and the general population.The author covers the role, place, and possible use of statistics and statistical data in the process of implementing mental special operations aimed at changing the worldview, breaking down traditional values, and destroying national sovereignty of actual and potential enemies without the use of conventional weapons. The article concludes that there is a need to provide mental security, especially for the younger generations, in which the critical role belongs to the further development of different levels of statistical education and the improvement of statistical literacy of the population, forming the prerequisites for successfully combatting information sabotage aimed at destroying the historical bonds and traditional values of the Russian society.