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Masculinity, Femininity, and Reported Paranormal Beliefs
Authors: SILVA TONY 
Published: May 2023

AbstractPrevious research has found that women are more likely than men to report belief in nonmaterial paranormal phenomena (e.g., psychics). There are inconsistent findings about whether men are more likely than women to report belief in material paranormal phenomena (e.g., bigfoot/sasquatch), and no prior survey research has examined gender expression (as masculine or feminine) as it relates to paranormal beliefs. This paper asks: How do gender identity and gender expression relate to reported paranormal beliefs? It answers this question using a large sample (n = 2504) of Canadians. Femininity helps explain differences between cisgender women and men on reported beliefs about foreseeing the future and telekinesis, but less so about reported belief in ghosts. Intriguingly, reported gender atypicality is associated with reported belief in all paranormal phenomena among cisgender women and among cisgender men. The results highlight the importance of measuring gender expression for beliefs that science cannot verify.
Resolution enhancement of tongue tactile image based on deconvolution neural network
Authors: Liu Jingjing , Yu Shixin , Zhao Xiaoyan , Sun Xiaojun , Meng Qi , Liu Shikun , Xu Yifei , Lv Chuang , Li Jiangyong 
Published: May 2023

AbstractTo reproduce the tactile perception of multiple contacts on the human tongue surface, it is necessary to use a pressure measurement device with high spatial resolution. However, reducing the size of the array sensing unit and optimizing the lead arrangement still pose challenges. This article describes a deconvolution neural network (DNN) for improving the resolution of tongue surface tactile imaging, which alleviates this tradeoff between tactile sensing performance and hardware simplicity. The model can work without high‐resolution tactile imaging data of tongue surface: First, in the compression test using artificial tongues, the tactile image matrix (7 × 7) with low resolution can be acquired by sensor array with a sparse electrode arrangement. Then, through finite element analysis modeling, combined with the distribution rule of additional stress on the two‐dimensional plane, the pressure data around the existing detection points are calculated, further expanding the tactile image matrix data amount. Finally, the DNN, based on its efficient nonlinear reconstruction attributes, uses the low‐resolution and high‐resolution tactile imaging matrix generated by compression test and finite element simulation, respectively, to train, and outputs high‐resolution tactile imaging information (13 × 13) closer to the tactile perception of the tongue surface. The results show that the overall accuracy of the tactile image matrix calculated by this model is above 88%. Then, we deduced the spatial difference graph of the resilience index of the three kinds of ham sausages through the high‐resolution tactile imaging matrix.
Student teachers as writers: using an ‘immersive’ approach in ITE to build positive writers
Authors: Gardner Paul , Kuzich Sonja 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe preparation of student teachers to be effective teachers of writing requires attention to both their writing skills and their personal confidence. When teachers have confidence in themselves as writers and strong writer identities, they are likely to better placed to develop strong writer identities in their own students. It is suggested confidence and secure writer identity contribute to high self‐efficacy. However, studies suggest student teachers often lack confidence as writers. Improving the quality of school students' writing may depend on producing more teacher graduates with high levels of confidence and self‐efficacy, as writers. This investigation with Year One Primary B. Ed students adopted an immersive approach to the study and development of writing. Student teachers engaged in a series of open‐ended writing prompts and were asked to reflect on their experiences and confidence as writers. Findings suggest an ‘immersive approach’ may enable many student teachers to develop greater confidence and positivity towards writing.
Local volatility under rough volatility
Authors: Bourgey Florian , De Marco Stefano , Friz Peter K. , Pigato Paolo 
Published: May 2023

AbstractSeveral asymptotic results for the implied volatility generated by a rough volatility model have been obtained in recent years (notably in the small‐maturity regime), providing a better understanding of the shapes of the volatility surface induced by rough volatility models, supporting their calibration power to SP500 option data. Rough volatility models also generate a local volatility surface, via the so‐called Markovian projection of the stochastic volatility. We complement the existing results on implied volatility by studying the asymptotic behavior of the local volatility surface generated by a class of rough stochastic volatility models, encompassing the rough Bergomi model. Notably, we observe that the celebrated “1/2 skew rule” linking the short‐term at‐the‐money skew of the implied volatility to the short‐term at‐the‐money skew of the local volatility, a consequence of the celebrated “harmonic mean formula” of [Berestycki et al. (2002). Quantitative Finance, 2, 61–69], is replaced by a new rule: the ratio of the at‐the‐money implied and local volatility skews tends to the constant (as opposed to the constant 1/2), where H is the regularity index of the underlying instantaneous volatility process.
Outcomes in orthotopic heart transplantation following pacemaker implantation
Authors: Do Duc H. , Bailey Katherine L. , Beyer Ryan , Neubuerger Samuel , Bradfield Jason , Shivkumar Kalyanam , Nsair Ali , Boyle Noel G. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackgroundBradyarrhythmias including sinus node dysfunction (SND) and atrioventricular block (AVB) can necessitate pacemaker (PPM) implantation in orthotopic heart transplant (OHT) recipients. Prior studies have shown conflicting findings regarding the effect of PPM implantation on survival. We evaluated the effect of PPM indication on long‐term re‐transplant‐free survival in OHT patients.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study of OHT patients at UCLA Medical Center from 1985 to 2018. Indication for PPM (SND, AVB) was identified. Cox proportional hazards model with pacemaker implantation as a time‐varying covariate was used to evaluate its effect on the primary endpoint of retransplant or death. We included 1609 OHTs in 1511 adult patients with median follow‐up of 12 years.ResultsAt transplant, patients were aged 53 ± 13 years and 1125 (74.5%) were male. Pacemakers were implanted in 109 (7.2%) patients; 65 for SND (4.3%) and 43 for AVB (2.8%). Repeat OHT was performed in 103 (6.4%) cases and 798 (52.8%) patients died during the follow‐up period. The risk of the primary endpoint was significantly higher in patients requiring PPM for AVB (HR 3.0, 95% CI 2.1–4.2, p < .01) after controlling for age at OHT, gender, hypertension, diabetes, renal disease, history of repeat OHT, acute rejection, transplant coronary vasculopathy, and atrial fibrillation, but not PPM for SND (HR 1.0, 95% CI 0.70–1.4, p = 1.0).ConclusionsPatients who required PPM for AVB, but not SND, were at significantly higher risk of death or retransplant compared to patients who did not require PPM.
Optimizing conduction system pacing lead placement utilizing the image overlay technique
Authors: Pharithi Rebabonye B. , Ayeni Michael , Makharia Manoj , Keene Daniel , Khiani Raj 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe His‐bundle has several locations from which conduction system pacing can be achieved. Some locations offer better sensing, thresholds and paced QRS durations.Existing techniques to aid repositioning of an already deployed, but sub‐optimally placed lead, include either simple memory of the initial lead position combined with its observation on an x‐ray review screen or utilizing an additional vascular access and pacing lead with the first lead serving as a real‐time marker (Two‐lead technique).We describe a novel, readily available, cost‐efficient, imaging‐based approach to assist in the re‐positioning of a pacing lead for His‐bundle pacing (the Image Overlay Technique).
Unusual atrial pacing induced by type II far‐field p‐wave sensing in a patient with complete atrioventricular block
Authors: Yamagishi Yasunobu , Oginosawa Yasushi , Ishii Nozomu , Nakamura Yuki , Yagyu Keishiro , Miyamoto Taro , Ohe Hisaharu , Kohno Ritsuko , Kataoka Masaharu , Abe Haruhiko 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAn 88‐year‐old Japanese woman underwent DDD pacemaker (MicroPort KORA 250 DR, V lead: VEGA R52) implantation for complete atrioventricular block. A 12‐lead electrocardiogram for a routine examination showed atrial pacing within the intrinsic P wave, followed by inhibition of ventricular pacing. Pacemaker interrogation revealed no abnormalities in the basic parameters; however, ventricular pacing was inhibited by far‐field sensing of intrinsic atrial waves before atrial events; type II far‐field P‐wave sensing. As a result, unusual atrial pacing occurred due to the pause suppression algorithm, which is the one of the functions that prevent atrial fibrillation development.
Women and Stoic ethics in early modern England
Authors: Broad Jacqueline , Barnes Diana G. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis paper provides an overview of women's engagement with Stoic ethics in early modern England (c. 1600–1700). It builds on recent literature in the field by demonstrating that there is a positive gender‐inclusive narrative to be told about Stoic philosophy in this time—one that incorporates women's specific concerns and responds to women's lived experiences. To support this claim, we take an interdisciplinary approach and examine several different genres of women's writing in the period, including letters, poems, plays, educational texts, and moral essays. In these writings, we argue, a distinctive conception of Stoic therapy emerges. Women embrace well‐known aspects of the Stoic philosophy—such as living in agreement with nature, the importance of self‐government, and the ideal of freedom from the passions—but they also allow room for the cultivation of eupatheiai or life‐affirmative feelings, such as feelings of respect, affection, and good will toward other people.
Immune modulation by nutritional intervention in malnourished children: Identifying the phenotypic distribution and functional responses of peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Authors: Noor Zannatun , Hasan Md. Mehedi , Gazi Md. Amran , Hossaini Farzana , Haque Nur Muhammad Shahedul , Palit Parag , Fahim Shah Mohammad , Das Subhasish , Mahfuz Mustafa , Marie Chelsea , Petri William A. , Haque Rashidul , Ahmed Tahmeed 
Published: May 2023

AbstractMalnourished children are susceptible to an increased risk of mortality owing to impaired immune functions. However, the underlying mechanism of altered immune functions and its interaction with malnutrition is poorly understood. This study investigates the immune function and evaluates the effect of a particular nutritional intervention on the immune cells of undernourished children. Stunted (LAZ <−2) and at‐risk of being stunted (length‐for‐age Z‐scores, LAZ <−1 to −2) children aged between 12 and 18 months were enrolled and were provided with the daily nutritional intervention of one egg and 150 mL cow's milk for 90 days. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated at enrolment and upon completion of the intervention. Phenotypic profiles for CD3+ cells, CD4+ cells, CD8+ cells, NKT cells, and B cells were similar in both cohorts, both before and after the intervention. However, activated B cells (CD25+) were increased after nutritional intervention in the at‐risk of being stunted cohort. Several pro‐inflammatory cytokines, IL‐6, IFN‐γ, and TNF‐α, were elevated in the stunted children following the nutritional intervention. The results of the study indicate that nutritional intervention may have a role on activated B cells (CD25+) s in children who are at‐risk of being stunted and may alter the capacity of PBMC to produce inflammatory cytokines in stunted children.
Co-Ingestion of Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Carbohydrate Stimulates Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis Following Resistance Exercise in Trained Young Men
Authors: Jackman Sarah R. , Wallis Gareth A. , Yu Jinglei , Philp Andrew , Baar Keith , Tipton Kevin D. , Witard Oliver C. 
Published: May 2023

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and carbohydrate (CHO) are commonly recommended postexercise supplements. However, no study has examined the interaction of CHO and BCAA ingestion on myofibrillar protein synthesis (MyoPS) rates following exercise. We aimed to determine the response of MyoPS to the co-ingestion of BCAA and CHO following an acute bout of resistance exercise. Ten resistance-trained young men completed two trials in counterbalanced order, ingesting isocaloric drinks containing either 30.6-g CHO plus 5.6-g BCAA (B + C) or 34.7-g CHO alone following a bout of unilateral, leg resistance exercise. MyoPS was measured postexercise with a primed, constant infusion of L-[ring13C6] phenylalanine and collection of muscle biopsies pre- and 4 hr postdrink ingestion. Blood samples were collected at time points before and after drink ingestion. Serum insulin concentrations increased to a similar extent in both trials (p > .05), peaking at 30 min postdrink ingestion. Plasma leucine (514 ± 34 nmol/L), isoleucine (282 ± 23 nmol/L), and valine (687 ± 33 nmol/L) concentrations peaked at 0.5 hr postdrink in B + C and remained elevated for 3 hr during exercise recovery. MyoPS was ∼15% greater (95% confidence interval [−0.002, 0.028], p = .039, Cohen’s d = 0.63) in B + C (0.128%/hr ± 0.011%/hr) than CHO alone (0.115%/hr ± 0.011%/hr) over the 4 hr postexercise period. Co-ingestion of BCAA and CHO augments the acute response of MyoPS to resistance exercise in trained young males.
The Dissemination and Implementation of Recess Guidelines, Policies, and Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Olsen Edward B. , Tsuda Emi , Wyant James D. , Burrell Ranaysia , Mukherjee Jessica , McKay Ara , Herrera Joseph , Labrador David 
Published: May 2023

Purpose: There are limited school physical activity policy dissemination and implementation studies. This is a concern given the adverse mental, physical, and socio-emotional effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and adolescents. This study explored New Jersey school administrators’ experiences in disseminating recess guidelines, procedures, and policies as well as implementation strategies in their schools during the pandemic. Methods: A total of 29 elementary school administrators participated in semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed inductively using a conventional approach to qualitative content analysis. Results: In analyzing the data, five themes were identified: (a) adjustments for recess, (b) communications about recess, (c) successes and challenges of recess, (d) health and well-being among children, and (e) recommendations for recess postpandemic. Discussion/Conclusion: When planning, organizing, and implementing a recess in a postpandemic era, school leaders may want to consider establishing cohorts, developing a handbook, creating a rotation schedule (i.e., blacktop, field, playground), developing a recess committee, utilizing the physical education teacher for staff development, assigning recess equipment and bags, offering a variety of activities, and teaching children how to play.
Highly sensitive detection of antimicrobial resistance genes in hospital wastewater using the multiplex hybrid capture target enrichment
Authors: Baba Hiroaki , Kuroda Makoto , Sekizuka Tsuyoshi , Kanamori Hajime 
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Wastewater can be useful in monitoring the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within a hospital. The abundance of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in hospital effluent was assessed using metagenomic sequencing (mDNA-seq) and hybrid capture (xHYB). mDNA-seq analysis and subsequent xHYB targeted enrichment were conducted on two effluent samples per month from November 2018 to May 2021. Reads per kilobase per million (RPKM) values were calculated for all 1,272 ARGs in the constructed database. The monthly numbers of patients with presumed extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing and metallo-β-lactamase (MBL)-producing bacteria, methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA), and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) were compared with the monthly RPKM values of
bla
CTX-M
,
bla
IMP
,
mecA
,
vanA
, and
vanB
by xHYB. The average RPKM value for all ARGs detected by xHYB was significantly higher than that of mDNA-seq (665, 225, and 328, respectively, and
P
< 0.05). The average number of patients with ESBL producers and RPKM values of
bla
CTX-M-1
genes in 2020 were significantly higher than that in 2019 (17 and 13 patients per month and 921 vs 232 per month, respectively, both
P
< 0.05). The average numbers of patients with MBL-producers, MRSA, and VRE were 1, 28, and 0 per month, respectively, while the average RPKM values of
bla
IMP
,
mecA
,
vanA
, and
vanB
were 6,163, 6, 0, and 126 per month, respectively. Monitoring ARGs in hospital effluent using xHYB was found to be more useful than conventional mDNA-seq in detecting ARGs including
bla
CTX-M
,
bla
IMP,
and
vanB
, which are important for infection control.

IMPORTANCE
Environmental ARGs play a crucial role in the emergence and spread of AMR that constitutes a significant global health threat. One major source of ARGs is effluent from healthcare facilities, where patients are frequently administered antimicrobials. Culture-independent methods, including metagenomics, can detect environmental ARGs carried by non-culturable bacteria and extracellular ARGs. mDNA-seq is one of the most comprehensive methods for environmental ARG surveillance; however, its sensitivity is insufficient for wastewater surveillance. This study demonstrates that xHYB appropriately monitors ARGs in hospital effluent for sensitive identification of nosocomial AMR dissemination. Correlations were observed between the numbers of inpatients with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the ARG RPKM values in hospital effluent over time. ARG surveillance in hospital effluent using the highly sensitive and specific xHYB method could improve our understanding of the emergence and spread of AMR within a hospital.
Herpes simplex virus infection among neonates suspected of invasive bacterial infection: a population-based cohort study
Authors: Dungu Kia Hee Schultz , Lund Stine , Malchau Carlsen Emma Louise , Hartling Ulla Birgitte , Matthesen Astrid Thaarup , Franck Kristina Træholt , Thomsen Marianne Kragh , Justesen Ulrik Stenz , Nielsen Hans Linde , Nielsen Alex Christian Yde , Henriksen Tine Brink , Nygaard Ulrikka 
Published: May 2023

ObjectiveTo estimate the incidence of neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection and the number of neonates with suspected invasive bacterial infection (IBI) needed to treat (NNT) with acyclovir to ensure prompt treatment of invasive HSV infections.DesignA nationwide population-based cohort study.SettingAll neonatal and paediatric emergency departments in Denmark from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2019.PatientsNeonates aged 0–28 days with HSV infection.Main outcome measuresThe main outcome measures were incidence and NNT. The NNT was calculated based on neonates with invasive HSV infection whose onset symptoms resembled IBI and the estimated number of Danish neonates who received antibiotics for suspected IBI.ResultsFifty-four neonates with HSV infection were identified, that is, an incidence of 9 per 100 000 live births. Twenty presented with symptoms resembling IBI, all within the first 14 days of life. Of 18 (78%) neonates, 14 had elevated C reactive protein, 14 of 19 (74%) had elevated alanine aminotransferase and 11 of 17 (65%) had thrombocytopaenia. The estimated NNTs with empiric acyclovir at postnatal ages 0–3, 4–7 and 8–14 days were 1139 (95% CI 523 to 3103), 168 (95% CI 101 to 726) and 117 (95% CI 48 to 198), respectively.ConclusionsThe incidence of neonatal HSV infection was higher than in previous decades; however, the estimated NNT with empiric acyclovir was high. Therefore, we propose not to treat all neonates suspected of IBI with empiric acyclovir, as current European guidelines suggest. However, HSV should be considered in neonates with signs of infection, especially after the third postnatal day and in neonates with high alanine aminotransferases and thrombocytopaenia.
Pre-emptive coinfiltration of dexamethasone palmitate emulsion with ropivacaine for postoperative pain in patients undergoing major spine surgery: a study protocol for a prospective, randomised controlled, multicentre trial
Authors: Yu Bin , Wang Baoguo , Shrestha Niti , Luo Fang 
Published: May 2023

IntroductionPatients undergoing major spine surgery usually experience moderate-to-severe postoperative pain. It has been shown that dexamethasone as an adjunct to local anaesthesia (LA) infiltration presented a superior analgesic benefit compared with LA alone in various types of surgeries. However, a recent meta-analysis reported that the overall benefits of dexamethasone infiltration were marginal. Dexamethasone palmitate (DXP) emulsion is a targeted liposteroid. Compared with dexamethasone, DXP has a stronger anti-inflammatory effect, longer duration of action and fewer adverse effects. We hypothesised that the additive analgesic effects of DXP on local incisional infiltration in major spine surgery may have better postoperative analgesic effect, compared with local anaesthetic alone. However, no study has evaluated this so far. The purpose of this trial is to determine whether pre-emptive coinfiltration of DXP emulsion and ropivacaine at surgical site incision will further reduce postoperative opioid requirements and pain scores after spine surgery than that with ropivacaine alone.Methods and analysisThis is a prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded endpoint, multicentre study. 124 patients scheduled for elective laminoplasty or laminectomy with no more than three levels will be randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio into two groups: the intervention group will receive local incision site infiltration with ropivacaine plus DXP; the control group will receive infiltration with ropivacaine alone. All participants will complete a 3 months follow-up. The primary outcome will be the cumulative sufentanil consumption within 24 hours after surgery. The secondary outcomes will include further analgesia outcome assessments, steroid-related side effects and other complications, within the 3 months follow-up period.Ethics and disseminationThis study protocol has been approved by the Institutional Review Board of Beijing Tiantan Hospital (KY-2019-112-02-3). All participants will provide a written informed consent. The results will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration numberNCT05693467.