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Martin‐Denham, S. (2024) ‘Nana, don't bother buying us new shoes, 'cos I'll not be there two minutes’: Evaluating the effectiveness of assessment hubs in re‐integrating children at risk of school exclusion into mainstream school
Authors: Martin‐Denham Sarah 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThis mixed‐methods study sought to determine the effectiveness of assessment hubs in re‐integrating children at risk of school exclusion into mainstream school. First, the assessment hubs provided attendance and exclusion data for 39 children who attended the hubs (KS2, n = 11 and KS3, n = 28) between January 2020 and January 2022. Second, 23 semi‐structured interviews adopting a hermeneutic phenomenological approach were conducted with caregivers of children who attended a hub. Third, three theographs depicting children's schooling were created. Quantitative data showed that 2/11 KS2 and 10/28 KS3 children successfully reintegrated into mainstream secondary school after attending an assessment hub. The remaining children were in alternative provision, either permanently or awaiting an EHC plan for specialist provision. Three themes were developed through thematic analysis of the interviews: a perfect storm; it's not rocket science; and hang on. The caregivers needed confidence in the ability of mainstream secondary schools to provide the right support at the right time in the right environment. The study found that the assessment hubs were effective in building positive relationships and supporting caregivers to understand reasons for their children's behaviours. In some cases, the assessment hubs effectively secured the most appropriate provision to meet children's needs. Most of the children needed to remain in AP permanently or await an EHC needs assessment to secure a place in specialist provision.
Choroidal thickness and vascular density after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Authors: Skeiseid Liliane , Thomseth Vilde Marie , Achour Hamida , Forsaa Vegard Asgeir 
Published: January 2025

AbstractPurposeTo study choroidal thickness (CT) and luminal areas of choroidal vessels in the setting of fovea‐off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).MethodsTwenty‐seven eyes with RRD were prospectively studied before and after pars plana vitrectomy and SF6 tamponade, using swept‐source optical coherence tomography (SS‐OCT). CT was measured pre‐ and postoperatively both subfoveally and in attached macular areas. Postoperatively, the CT in previously detached or attached Early Treatment Retinopathy Diabetic Study (ETRDS) macular areas and the choroidal luminal areas were assessed.ResultsThe preoperative median subfoveal CT of 260 μm (interquartile range (IQR) = 151) was significantly reduced to 200 μm (IQR = 110) 1 month postoperatively (p < 0.001). Corresponding to attached macular areas, the preoperative median CT of 184 μm (IQR = 116) was significantly reduced to 155 μm (IQR = 103) 1 month postoperatively (p = 0.03). No significant changes in CT occurred from 1 to 12 months postoperatively, either in previously detached, median 163 μm (IQR = 74) to 173 μm (IQR = 127), (p = 0.484), or in attached, 148 μm (IQR = 110) to 159 μm (IQR = 142), (p = 0,766) EDTRS areas. Median luminal areas of inner choroidal microvasculature and large choroidal vessels were 58.5% (IQR = 1.4) and 61.4% (IQR = 2.2) at 1 month, respectively, and stayed unchanged until 12 months postoperatively.ConclusionsCT reduction 1 month after vitrectomy for fovea‐off RRD was more pronounced subfoveally than beneath attached macular areas. This finding could represent a normalization of a subfoveal choroidal swelling due to increased fluid absorption during RRD. From 1 month and onwards, the CT and luminal areas remained unchanged.
Informal Institutions and Multinationals' Drive Towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Dark‐Side Perspective
Authors: Umoru Ugbede , Ogundana Oyedele Martins , Mangena Musa , Udeozor Victor 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThis study explores the influence of informal institutions (including its dark side) on multinational enterprises (MNEs) in promoting sustainable development goals (SDGs) in a developing nation. Using qualitative interviews, we find that informal institutions, including “crime” and “corruption,” increase telecommunication MNEs' support of SDGs. Our findings underscore the critical role of understanding and harnessing informal institutions, showcasing their significant impact on shaping the actions and contributions of MNEs. This research not only contributes to institutional theory but also provides empirical evidence of MNEs positively influencing local communities for sustainable development including socially embedded projects, knowledge externalities, and rural infrastructure. The study advocates for a collaborative approach involving government, local communities, and MNEs to ensure the effective implementation of SDGs. Consequently, the study offers valuable insights for policymakers, academics, and practitioners navigating the complex dynamics of MNEs' involvement in SDGs within developing countries.
Impact of a multidisciplinary diabetes care programme on glycaemic and metabolic outcomes in regional and First Nations communities: a retrospective observational study
Authors: Konantambigi Akash , Al‐Abbood Majid , Weich Belinda , Barra Debbie , Hiskens Matthew , Marathe Chinmay , Malabu Usman , Deshmukh Harshal 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) poses a significant public health challenge in Australia, particularly among underserved populations such as First Nations people and rural communities. In response, the Together Strong Connected Care (TSCC) programme was developed to address these disparities by offering a culturally appropriate, multidisciplinary approach to diabetes management in a regional hospital setting.AimsThe aim of the study was to assess the impact of the TSCC programme on glycaemic and metabolic control in people living with diabetes.MethodsThis was a retrospective observational study. Baseline characteristics, including age, gender, ethnicity and clinical measures, were collected. The primary outcome was the change in HbA1c over 12 months. Statistical analysis included descriptive analysis, univariate comparative analysis, paired t‐tests for change in outcomes and multivariate linear regression analysis.ResultsThe study included 119 patients, divided into those who participated in the TSCC programme (n = 68) and those who declined participation (n = 51). The study participants had a mean age of 55.71 years, with 58.82% identifying as female. The mean baseline HbA1c was 8.25% (SD = 2.60) and mean baseline weight was 97.38 kg (SD = 28.81). People in the TSCC group had significantly greater reductions in HbA1c (−1.65%, P < 0.001) compared to the no‐TSCC group (+0.02%, P < 0.001). After adjusting for confounders, TSCC participation remained independently associated with improved glycaemic control (β = −0.78, P < 0.001), particularly in patients with T2DM.ConclusionsThe TSCC programme significantly improved glycaemic control in regional First Nations patients, supporting the effectiveness of culturally appropriate, multidisciplinary care models in managing diabetes in underserved communities. Further research is warranted to evaluate long‐term outcomes of similar interventions.
Cost burden of productivity loss due to sickness presenteeism among nurses in South Korea: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Kang Minkyung , Min Ari , Park Chang , Kim Inah 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAimThis study aimed to estimate the annual cost burden of productivity loss due to sickness presenteeism among hospital nurses in South Korea.BackgroundDespite nurses being potentially more vulnerable to presenteeism, few studies have analyzed nurses’ productivity losses due to sickness presenteeism.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study employed an online survey in January 2023 with 607 nurses working in general/tertiary hospitals in South Korea. The annual cost burden of productivity loss due to sickness presenteeism was calculated based on nurse health conditions, productivity loss, the number of days worked while sick, and income. This study was reported according to the STROBE checklist.ResultsOverall, 93.2% of participants (n = 566) reported at least one health condition, and musculoskeletal diseases were the most prevalent, followed by weariness or fatigue, and sleep‐related problems. Approximately 63.9% of participants reported experiencing sickness presenteeism in the preceding four weeks. Those in the severe multimorbidity group exhibited the highest prevalence of sickness presenteeism and productivity loss. The average annual cost of productivity loss due to sickness presenteeism was USD 2,388.26 per nurse and USD 382.11 million at the national level.DiscussionThe cost of sickness presenteeism is high among hospital nurses in South Korea. Nurses with severe multimorbidity engaged in more sickness presenteeism and had higher productivity losses than nurses who were relatively healthy or exhibited moderate multimorbidity.ConclusionThese findings support the need for stakeholders to develop strategies/policies to better address nurses’ health conditions, secure better staffing, and reduce sickness presenteeism.Implications for nursing policyAddressing this issue will not only improve nurse well‐being and patient care but also lead to substantial cost savings for healthcare facilities. Additionally, the study findings can inform future cost‐effectiveness studies.
Seascape Genomics of Red Abalone: Limited Range‐Wide Population Structure and Evidence for Local Adaptation
Authors: Griffiths Joanna S. , Smith Kendall , Whitehead Andrew 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTCharacterising patterns of genetic diversity including evidence of local adaptation is relevant for predicting and managing species recovering from overexploitation in the face of climate change. Red abalone (Haliotis rufescens) is a species of conservation concern due to recent declines from overharvesting, disease and climate change, resulting in the closure of commercial and recreational fisheries. Using whole‐genome resequencing data from 23 populations spanning their entire range (southern Oregon, USA, to Baja California, MEX) we investigated patterns of population connectivity and genotype‐environment associations that would reveal local adaptation across the mosaic of coastal environments that define the California Current System (CCS). We discovered high genetic diversity that is shared within and among populations, suggesting high historical range‐wide gene flow. We found little evidence for large selective sweeps between populations that occupy local habitats that vary by pH, strength of upwelling, chlorophyll, salinity and sea surface temperature. This is consistent with a broad range of species with similar life histories that show limited neutral or adaptive genetic variation across the same region and the same environments, suggesting that the mosaic of environmental variation across the CCS is insufficient to drive local adaptation in the face of high gene flow for some broad‐cast spawning species. Given the high genetic connectivity across their range, state‐mandated regulatory actions would be most effective if aligned across jurisdictional boundaries (i.e., Mexico, California and Oregon).
Big & rich: A new way to measure attention and participation diversity
Authors: Lewallen Jonathan 
Published: January 2025

AbstractPolicy process scholars often are interested in the relative diversity or concentration of attention across issues, or the relative participation of different groups and information sources within an issue domain or policy venue. Are policymakers devoting lots of attention to a small set of issues or dividing their attention more evenly across a larger agenda? Are a few groups dominating deliberation or is participation more evenly distributed among actors? The Shannon's H measure of information entropy has become the most common measure of diversity or concentration of attention and participation, with higher values indicating a relatively more diverse issue agenda and lower values indicating more concentration or less entropy. Many possible combinations of categories and the proportions of observations within those categories can produce statistically‐indistinguishable values, which makes Shannon's H less informative than we might like. This research note proposes new measures of richness and evenness to capture both the breadth and relative spread of attention or participation. The note provides examples of how to measure and visualize richness and evenness of attention across policy actors, the richness and evenness of actors across issues, and richness and evenness across time.
Role of Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy in Decision‐Making in the Management of Post‐Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients Presenting with Pulmonary Infiltrates: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Mobeireek Abdulla , Weheba Ihab , Ezzat Loui , Hajji Mohammed Al , Rasheed Walid , Elhassan Tusneem , Nassani Momen , El Fakih Riad , Aljurf Mahmoud , Ahmed Liju 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe role of fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) in the management of patients presenting with pulmonary infiltrates after hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) remains unclear. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value and safety of FOB at our center.MethodsThis retrospective study included all patients with post‐HSCT pulmonary infiltrates who underwent FOB between 2016 and 2019. The demographic, clinical, interventional, microbiological, and histological data and changes in management and the 6‐month outcome were recorded.ResultsA total of 86 consecutive HSCT recipients were included. The median patient age was 34 years (range: 14–67), 53 patients (61.6%) were males. The median interval between symptom onset and FOB was 7 days (IQR: 2–17). FOB yielded a positive result in 53 patients (61.6%). The pathogen was a virus, bacteria, fungus in 29 (33.7%), 19 (22.1%), and 11 (12.8%) patients, respectively. The treatment was modified in 52 patients (60.5%) according to the FOB result. An imaging finding of “tree‐in‐bud” was associated with a positive FOB yield (p = 0.05). The timing of bronchoscopy (<4 vs. ≥5 days), graft‐versus‐host disease, neutropenia, and antimicrobial use had no significant effect (p > 0.05). No serious complications were encountered.ConclusionFOB led to changes in management in over half of the patients. Delay up to 1 week after presentation and empirical antimicrobials did not have any effect on the yield. FOB is a safe diagnostic tool in the post‐HSCT patients with pulmonary infiltrates.
Radiological Diversification in Indoor Radon and Thoron Levels in Correlations With Various Factors in Residential Dwellings
Authors: Mittal Sudhir 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Human exposure to indoor radon, thoron, and their progenies has become a serious problem throughout the world. In the current research, assessment of indoor radon and thoron and their effect on human beings have been analyzed from 200 various locations (five samples from each location) of Jodhpur, Jhunjhunu, Bikaner, and Nagaur districts of Northern Rajasthan, India made with the help of RAD7 technique. The radon and thoron levels inside the houses of indoor air vary from 10.75 to 90 Bq m−3 and 18.65 to 210 Bq m−3, respectively. The calculated values of all dwellings of indoor radon concentration are lower than the action limit provided by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). The results calculated from absorbed dose rate to lungs, equivalent dose to lungs, effective dose to specific parts of lungs tracheobronchial, pulmonary + pulmonary lymph region, overall lung dose due to 222Rn and 220Rn exposure, annual effective dose, excess life time cancer risk (ELCR), and lung cancer cases per year per million people (LCC) due to radon and thoron level and their risk due to exposure are also discussed. In this study, we also examined the risk effect due to radon and thoron correlated with building material and ventilation conditions.
Intraoperative iatrogenic type B aortic dissection. Temporary perfusion pause, immediate restoration and final solution
Authors: Pavlopoulos Dionysios , Kollias Vasilis , Toumpoulis Ioannis , Antonopoulos Kostas , Verikokos Christos , Angouras Dimitrios 
Published: January 2025

We present the case of a 74-year-old female patient with a 50 mm ascending aortic aneurysm who underwent ascending aorta replacement. During routine open heart surgery, suboptimal flow in the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit, led to the discovery of a type B aortic dissection with substantial flow in the false lumen. Conservative management was chosen, focusing on blood pressure control in the ICU. Despite an initial uneventful recovery the patient developed malperfusion syndrome prompting consideration of endovascular repair. Following a temporary improvement, malperfusion symptoms recurred, leading to a successful endovascular repair, with complete thrombosis of the false lumen.
The Association Between Father Support and Daughter Physical Activity: Insights From a Study Involving U.S. Latina Pre-Teens
Authors: Formagini Taynara , Behar Alma I. , Schneider Jennifer , Torres Marisa , Telles Victoria M. , Roesch Scott , Ayala Guadalupe X. , Baranowski Tom , Marquez Becky , Arredondo Elva M. 
Published: January 2025

Purpose Social support, particularly from family, is crucial for physical activity (PA) among youth. This study examined the association between father support and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in Latina pre-teens and explored the moderating role of body mass index (BMI). Design Cross-sectional analysis. Setting Baseline data from a pilot randomized controlled trial in San Diego County. Subjects Sixty Latina pre-teen girls aged 8-11 years. Measures Girls’ MVPA was measured via accelerometry. An exploratory factor analysis created a composite measure of father support, reported by mothers. Analysis Hierarchical linear regression models, adjusting for covariates, assessed the relationship between father support and MVPA. Interaction models tested the moderating effect of BMI z-score (zBMI). Results Father support was significantly associated with MVPA (b-range = 0.07 to 0.08, 95%CI = 0.02, 0.13) after adjusting for age, income, acculturation, and maternal support. However, this association became non-significant with the inclusion of zBMI (b = 0.06, 95%CI: −0.01, 0.11). The interaction model showed a significant positive association between father support and MVPA among girls with a healthy weight (b = 0.27, 95%CI: 0.27, 2.68) but not among those with overweight/obesity (b = 0.95, 95%CI: −0.38, 2.28). Conclusion Our findings indicate a potential association between father support and daughters’ MVPA among girls with a healthy weight. Further research is needed to understand why this association is not observed in girls with overweight/obesity.
Utility Assessment of a Pharmacy to Dose Daptomycin Protocol: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Burnham Kevin , Henley Stefanie , Crotty Matthew P. , Akins Ronda L. 
Published: January 2025

Background: Pharmacy-to-dose (PTD) services describe an established practice where providers consult pharmacists for various medication dosing. In 2019, several institutions approved a daptomycin protocol, which allowed pharmacists to select doses based on provider-selected indications, renal function, and body mass index (BMI). Objective: This study aims to determine the utility of a daptomycin PTD consult service. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted using data from 4 community hospitals between July 19, 2019 and October 31, 2021. The 2 comparative cohorts included patients who started on daptomycin with and without PTD services. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients receiving appropriate initial dosing of daptomycin. Results: A total of 297 patients met the inclusion criteria, with 128 (43.1%) in the PTD group and 169 (56.9%) in the non-PTD group. The primary endpoint of appropriate initial dosing occurred significantly more in the PTD group (92.2% vs 82.8%, P = 0.02). Baseline creatine phosphokinase (CPK) was ordered significantly more in the PTD group (88.3% vs 77.5%, P = 0.02). A nonsignificant trend was seen in favor of the PTD arm (80% vs 58.3%, P = 0.22) for dose adjustments required within the first 24 hours. Conclusion and Relevance: The use of a PTD daptomycin protocol was associated with a significant increase in appropriate initial dosing and baseline CPK monitoring compared with traditional provider order entry.
Predictors and lesion patterns of dysphagia and swallowing outcomes after acute intracerebral hemorrhage
Authors: Hu Xiao , Wang Min , Wang Zijie , Xie Yanfang , Zhang Mengqiu , Zhang Shanyu , Yang Tiannan , Fang Chuanqin , Zhao Libo , Tian Yanghua , Li Qi 
Published: January 2025

Background: Dysphagia is a common complication following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and is associated with an increased risk of aspiration pneumonia and poor outcomes. Objectives: This study aimed to explore associated lesion patterns and contributing factors of post-ICH dysphagia, and predict dysphagia outcomes following ICH. Design: A multicenter, prospective study. Methods: Patients with ICH from two stroke centers within 72 h of symptom onset received baseline bedside swallowing evaluations. Dysphagia-related lesion patterns were identified using support-vector regression-based lesion-symptom mapping. Predictors of swallowing impairment on the 7th and 30th day, as well as stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP), were determined through multiple logistic regression analyses, and nomograms were developed. Results: A total of 153 patients were included in the final analysis. Of those, 28 had dysphagia. Dysphagia-related lesions predominantly affected bilateral subcortical and adjacent cortical regions. Stroke severity, hematoma expansion, and basal ganglia hemorrhage were significantly associated with initial dysphagia. Baseline aspiration risk and age were identified as independent predictors of impaired swallowing function on days 7 and 30, and SAP. Moreover, ICH volume was significantly correlated with swallowing impairment on day 7 and SAP occurrence. Midline shift and basal ganglia hematoma remained independent predictors of impaired swallowing on day 30. Predictive models for swallowing impairment on days 7 and 30, as well as SAP, demonstrated strong calibration and discriminatory ability, with C indices of 0.867, 0.895, and 0.773, respectively. Conclusion: Post-ICH dysphagia can be predicted based on stroke severity, hematoma expansion, and basal ganglia hemorrhage. Incorporating aspiration risk and imaging evaluation can further improve the identification of patients at high risk for swallowing impairment at both 1 week and 1 month after ICH.