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A population‐based study of reported hepatitis C diagnoses from 1998 to 2018 in immigrants and nonimmigrants in Quebec, Canada
Authors: Passos‐Castilho Ana Maria , Murphy Donald G. , Blouin Karine , Benedetti Andrea , Panagiotoglou Dimitra , Bruneau Julie , Klein Marina B. , Kwong Jeffrey C. , Sander Beate , Janjua Naveed Z. , Greenaway Christina 
Published: April 2023

AbstractImmigrants living in low hepatitis C (HCV) prevalence countries bear a disproportionate HCV burden, but there are limited HCV population‐based studies focussed on this population. We estimated rates and trends of reported HCV diagnoses over a 20‐year period in Quebec, Canada, to investigate subgroups with the highest rates and changes over time. A population‐based cohort of all reported HCV diagnoses in Quebec (1998–2018) linked to health administrative and immigration databases. HCV rates, rate ratios (RR) and trends overall and stratified by immigrant status and country of birth were estimated using Poisson regression. Among 38,348 HCV diagnoses, 14% occurred in immigrants, a median of 7.5 years after arrival. The average annual HCV rate/100,000 decreased for immigrants and nonimmigrants, but the risk (RR) among immigrants increased over the study period [35.7 vs. 34.5 (RR = 1.03) and 18.4 vs. 12.7 (1.45) between 1998–2008 and 2009–2018]. Immigrants from middle‐income Europe & Central Asia [55.8 (RR = 4.39)], sub‐Saharan Africa [51.7 (RR = 4.06)] and South Asia [32.8 (RR = 2.58)] had the highest rates between 2009 and 2018. Annual HCV rates decreased more slowly among immigrants vs. nonimmigrants (−5.9% vs. −8.9%, p < 0.001), resulting in a 2.5‐fold (9%–21%) increase in the proportion of HCV diagnoses among immigrants (1998–2018). The slower decline in HCV rates among immigrants over the study period highlights the need for targeted screening for this population, particularly those from sub‐Saharan Africa, Asia and middle‐income Europe. These data can inform micro‐elimination efforts in Canada and other low‐HCV‐prevalence countries.
On Bender's orientation to models: Towards a philosophical debate on covering laws, theory, emergence and mechanisms in nursing science
Authors: Clinton Michael 
Published: April 2023

AbstractNursing scholars continuously refine nursing knowledge and the philosophical foundations of nursing practice. They advance nursing knowledge by creating new knowledge and weighing the relevance of developments in cognate sciences. Nurse philosophers go further by providing epistemological and ontological arguments for explanations of nursing phenomena. In this article, I engage with Bender's arguments about why mechanisms should have more primacy as carriers of nursing knowledge. Despite the careful scholarship involved, Bender's arguments need to be more convincing. Accordingly, this article encourages debate about Bender's arguments for reorientating nursing science to mechanisms. I begin by suggesting that the claim that the theory‐practice divide can be overcome by reorientating to mechanisms is acceptable only if we accept Bender's depiction of the challenge. Then I question the ontology Bender relies on to justify reorientating nursing science. After that, I argue that mechanisms in models that parallel analytical sociology undermine the kind of nursing science Bender advocates. I illustrate my arguments with a social mechanism thought experiment. Then I explain why Bender's arguments cannot escape the received view of science or inform emancipatory nursing action without theory. Finally, I mention some caveats and implications for nursing science.
Poststructuralism and the construction of subjectivities in forensic mental health: Opportunities for resistance
Authors: Johansson Jim A. , Holmes Dave 
Published: April 2023

AbstractNurses working in correctional and forensic mental health settings face unique challenges in the provision of care to patients within custodial settings. The subjectivities of both patients and nurses are subject to the power relations, discourses and abjection encountered within these practice milieus. Using a poststructuralist approach using the work of Foucault, Kristeva, and Deleuze and Guattari, this paper explores how both patient and nurse subjectivities are produced within the carceral logic of this apparatus of capture. Recognizing that subjectivities are fluid and dynamic, and capable of change, Deleuze and Guattari's concept of deterritorialization will illustrate opportunities for resistance, where nurses can begin to practice outside the dominant carceral logic (and restrictions) of the system.
Quality comparison of remote anesthetic consultation versus on‐site consultation in children with sedation for a magnetic resonance imaging examination—A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Strassberger‐Nerschbach Nadine , Magyaros Ferenc , Maria Wittmann , Ehrentraut Heidi , Ghamari Shahab , Schenk Alina , Neumann Claudia , Schindler Ehrenfried 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundIn the course of the corona pandemic, digital media has increasingly been used in many areas of medical practice to reduce personal contact. As it is of interest whether this can be practiced in the context of anesthesia consultations without loss of quality, we interviewed parents whose children received a cardiac or neuro magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) under sedation. Parents either received an on‐site or a remote consultation conducted by an anesthesiologist. Both parents and anesthesiologist were asked to indicate their satisfaction with the respective consultation procedure in a questionnaire.AimThe aim of this study was to investigate if remote pre‐anesthesia consultation, supported by an online video, for parents whose children are receiving MRI examinations under sedation can replace the commonly performed on‐site consultation, without decreasing its quality.MethodsIn this randomized trial, a total of 200 patients were included, one half received pre‐anesthesia consultation on‐site and the other half was given a link to a video and pre‐anesthesia consultation was conducted by phone. As a primary analysis, we compared the level of satisfaction for the general procedure, the quality of the pre‐anesthesia consultation and the contact to the anesthesiologists (or parents). We further investigated the frequency of complications and the preference for a possible next informed consent.ResultsBoth groups showed high levels of satisfaction. Some anesthesiologists and parents were less satisfied with the quality of on‐site pre‐anesthesia consultation than with the remote. In our patient cohort, there was no evidence for higher risk of complications when information was provided by telephone. Further, parents as well as anesthesiologists clearly favored the combined form of telephone information and online video. Overall, 61.2% of parents and 64% of anesthesiologists would choose this form of pre‐anesthesia consultation for repeat anesthesia.ConclusionsWe did not observe that combined telephone and video decreased the quality of pre‐anesthesia consultation. A remote version seems feasible for simple procedures such as sedation for MRI. Further research on this topic in other areas of anesthesia would be beneficial.
Permissive hypoventilation equally effective to maintain oxygenation as positive pressure ventilation after porcine class III hemorrhage and whole blood resuscitation
Authors: Karlsson Tomas , Gellerfors Mikael , Gustavsson Jenny , Günther Mattias 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundPrehospital anesthesia may lead to circulatory collapse after severe hemorrhage. It is possible that permissive hypoventilation, refraining from tracheal intubation and accepting spontaneous ventilation, decreases this risk, but it is not known if oxygen delivery can be maintained. We investigated the feasibility of permissive hypoventilation after class III hemorrhage and whole blood resuscitation in three prehospital phases: 15 min on‐scene, 30 min whole blood resuscitation, and 45 min after.Study Design and Methods19 crossbred swine, mean weight 58.5 kg, were anesthetized with ketamine/midazolam and hemorrhaged to a mean (SD) 1298 (220) mL (33%) and randomized to permissive hypoventilation (n = 9) or positive pressure ventilation with FiO2 21% (n = 10).ResultsIn permissive hypoventilation versus positive pressure ventilation, indexed oxygen delivery (DO2I) decreased to mean (SD) 4.73 (1.06) versus 3.70 (1.13) mL min−1 kg−1 after hemorrhage and increased to 8.62 (2.09) versus 6.70 (1.56) mL min−1 kg−1 at completion of resuscitation. DO2I, indexed oxygen consumption (VO2I), and arterial saturation (SaO2) did not differ. Permissive hypoventilation increased the respiratory rate and increased pCO2. Positive pressure ventilation did not deteriorate circulation. Cardiac index (CI), systolic arterial pressure (SAP), hemoglobin (Hb), and heart rate did not differ.DiscussionPermissive hypoventilation and positive pressure ventilation were equally effective to maintain oxygen delivery in all phases. A respiratory rate of 40 was feasible, showing no signs of respiratory fatigue for 90 min, indicating that whole blood resuscitation may be prioritized in select patients with severe hemorrhage and spontaneous breathing.
Comparison of platelet quality and function across apheresis collection platforms
Authors: Thomas Kimberly A. , Srinivasan Amudan J. , McIntosh Colby , Rahn Katelin , Kelly Scott , McGough Lilian , Clayton Skye , Perez Samantha , Smith Alexandra , Vavro Lisa , Musgrove Javonn , Hill Ronnie , Mdaki Kennedy S. , Bynum James A. , Meledeo M. Adam , Cap Andrew P. , Spinella Philip C. , Reddoch‐Cardenas Kristin M. , Shea Susan M. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundPlatelet concentrates (PLT) can be manufactured using a combination of apheresis collection devices and suspension media (plasma or platelet additive solution (PAS)). It is unclear how platelet quality and hemostatic function differ across the current in‐use manufacturing methods in the United States. The objective of this study was therefore to compare baseline function of PLT collected using different apheresis collection platforms and storage media.Study Design and MethodsPLT were collected at two sites with identical protocols (N = 5 per site, N = 10 total per group) on the MCS® + 9000 (Haemonetics; “MCS”), the Trima Accel® 7 (Terumo; “Trima”), and the Amicus Cell Separator (Fresenius Kabi, “Amicus”). MCS PLT were collected into plasma while Trima and Amicus PLT were collected into plasma or PAS (Trima into Isoplate and Amicus into InterSol; yielding groups “TP”, “TI” and “AP”, “AI”, respectively). PLT units were sampled 1 h after collection and assayed to compare cellular counts, biochemistry, and hemostatic function.ResultsDifferences in biochemistry were most evident between plasma and PAS groups, as anticipated. MCS and TP had the highest clot strength as assessed by viscoelastometry. AI had the lowest thrombin generation capacity. Both TP and TI had the highest responses on platelet aggregometry. AI had the greatest number of microparticles.DiscussionPlatelet quality and function differ among collection platforms at baseline. MCS and Trima platelets overall appear to trend toward higher hemostatic function. Future investigations will assess how these differences change throughout storage, and if these in vitro measures are clinically relevant.
Use of prehospital transfusion by French emergency medical services: A national survey
Authors: Bichot Ambroise , Pasquier Pierre , Martinaud Christophe , Corcostegui Simon‐Pierre , Boutot Françoise , Cazes Nicolas , Boutillier du Retail Cédric , Travers Stéphane , Galant Julien 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundMajor bleeding is the leading cause of preventable mortality among trauma patients. Several studies have recently shown that prehospital plasma transfusion improves the outcomes of severely injured patients. Although no consensus has been reached, prehospital transfusion is regularly considered to reduce avoidable mortality.The objective was to assess the status of prehospital transfusion practices in France.Study Design and MethodsA national survey among the 378 advance life support emergency teams (SMURs) in metropolitan France was conducted from December 15, 2020 to October 31, 2021. A questionnaire was distributed by e‐mail to the physicians in charge of SMURs. The questions addressed the transfusion modalities, labile blood products (LBPs) used, and limitations encountered in implementing transfusion.ResultsThe response rate was 48%, and 82% of the respondents performed prehospital transfusions. A designated pack was used by 44% of the respondents. The LBPs used were packed red blood cells (100%), of which 95% were group 0 RH:‐1, fresh frozen plasma (27%), lyophilized plasma (7%), and platelets (1%). The LBPs were transported in isothermal boxes (97%) without temperature monitoring in 52% of the cases. Nontransfused LBPs were discarded in 43% of the cases. Reported limitations in implementing transfusion were the delivery time (45%), loss of LBPs (32%), and lack of evidence (46%).DiscussionPrehospital transfusion was developed in France but access to plasma remains difficult. Protocols allowing the reutilization of LBPs and improving conservation could limit the waste of a rare resource. Implementing the use of lyophilized plasma could facilitate prehospital transfusion. Future studies will need to specify the role of each LBP in the prehospital setting.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Contemporary Education, Vol. 6, No. 1
Authors: Oscar William 
Published: April 2023

International Journal of Contemporary Education (IJCE) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether IJCE publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 6, Number 1 Ahmad Suradi, State Islamic Institute of Bengkulu, IndonesiaÁlvaro Manzano Redondo, UCJC University, SpainAurora Q. Pestano, University of San Jose Recoletos, PhilippinesBožić-Lenard Dragana, University of Osijek Croatia, CroatiaBruna Gabriela Augusto Marçal Vieira, CEFET-MG, BrazilCarme Pinya, University of Balearic Islands, SpainDina Radeljas, Mohawk Valley Community College, USAEdward Bolden, Case Western Reserve University, USAFroilan Delute Mobo, Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, PhilippinesGiuseppe Maugeri, University of Urbino, ItalyGraziano Serragiotto, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, ItalyIvan Lenard, Elementary School Ladimirevci, CroatiaLi Li, Bath Spa University, UKMatthew Schatt, University of Florida, USA William OscarEditorial AssistantInternational Journal of Contemporary Education------------------------------------------------------------Redfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USATel: 1-503-828-0536 ext. 509Fax: 1-503-828-0537E-mail 1: ijce@redfame.comE-mail 2: ijce@redfame.orgURL: http://ijce.redfame.com
Investigación en las carreras de Contaduría acreditadas en Costa Rica, El Salvador y Panamá
Authors: Ugalde Binda Nadia , Colorado de Hernández Morena Guadalupe 
Published: April 2023

La investigación es clave para que las disciplinas se adapten al cambio en el entorno, sobre todo de las Ciencias Sociales. La práctica contable no escapa de esta realidad y por ello es preciso estudiar de qué forma se organizan las carreras del área contable para fomentar la investigación y cuáles son los productos de estos procesos.
Los objetivos de la investigación son: conocer los organismos estatales de apoyo a la investigación, la formación contable y la acreditación de carreras en Contaduría Pública o relacionadas, así como su proceso de acreditación. A partir de esta información, se revisaron las formas de difusión de la investigación en esta disciplina a través de revistas o eventos como congresos.
En el artículo se exponen las diferentes plataformas en las que, los estudiantes de las carreras de Contaduría adquirieron las habilidades investigativas. Para ello fue necesario realizar una investigación documental de leyes, artículos y en sitios web del organismo acreditador de cada país (Costa Rica, Panamá y El Salvador). Con la lista de las carreras que aparecen acreditadas se realizó una investigación sistemática en los sitios web de cada carrera para identificar los grados que se imparten, los cursos de investigación que aparecen en sus programas, las revistas de la carrera inscritas en el Sistema Regional de Información en Línea para Revistas Científicas de América Latina, el Caribe, España y Portugal, sobre temas contables o de Administración y los artículos escritos por sus docentes en Google Académico (se revisaron las publicaciones desde 2016 al 2021).
Se logró demostrar que existe una amplia gama de carreras en Contaduría pública y dos doctorados. Sin embargo, son pocas las carreras acreditadas, solo una parte contiene programas o talleres de investigación y las publicaciones de su población docente son escasas en temas contables. Adicionalmente, existen dos publicaciones exclusivas de temas contables, pero la mayor parte de los artículos sobre esta disciplina son publicados en revistas de Administración de empresas, donde destaca la revista FAECO Sapiens de Panamá.
Efficient Thermoelectric Cooler for Localized Cooling in Electronic Devices
Authors: Kumar Rishikesh , Khan Mohd. Kaleem , Pathak Manabendra 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Modern electronic devices operate at high power density due to increased processing speeds and the miniaturization of electronic chips. Conventional fan cooling alone is not effective. The thermoelectric cooler (TEC) is one of the most viable substitutes, providing site-specific, rapid, and precise cooling. In the present work, we propose an efficient thermoelectric cooler design for mitigating the cooling demand of high-end electronic components such as microprocessors, semiconductor lasers, etc. A 3D numerical model is developed using the finite element method (FEM)-based commercial software COMSOL Multiphysics to investigate the effect of various geometric and operating parameters on the cooling performance of the thermoelectric cooler. The parameters such as fill factor, leg dimensions, heat sink size, and phase change material (PCM) filling pattern in the inter-fin spacings/gaps are optimized. Two heat sink PCM designs, M1 (alternate fin gaps filled) and M2 (all fin gaps filled), are investigated for hotspot mitigation. For no-load conditions, the thermoelectric cooler module with a 20% fill factor produces a cooling of 20.5 °C with an average cooling per unit input power of 37.5 °CW−1. When a heating load of 625 W/cm2 is applied, its cold-side temperature reaches 91 °C. TEC module with n-eicosane PCM (M2 design) provides an effective cooling of 37 °C and an average cooling per unit input power of 42.3 °CW−1.
Slow Time Phenomena in Heterogeneous Materials: from Microscopic Fluctuations to Macroscopic Relaxation
Authors: Lebedev A. V. 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Slow time relaxation of elastic moduli with typically logarithmic time dependence is observed in many media interesting for materials science. This phenomenon is related to internal structure and is, hence, important for the development of present-day materials. Here, we provide a general explanation showing a close link between slow time phenomena and fluctuations on the microscopic and mesoscopic scales. We look for the origin of slow time phenomena in random walk or diffusion processes on microscopic scales. Some bonds occurring in the metastable state make a transition through the energy barriers due to small fluctuations slightly perturbing the statistical equilibrium. If the number of the excited bonds is small compared to the total number of bonds in a heterogeneous material, the process of the transition as a whole can be considered as mesoscopic fluctuations. Averaging over all transient bonds or states is revealed in the observed macroscopic relaxation of elastic moduli, velocities, and others. The functional dependence on time in the relaxation process has been shown to be controlled by the profile of energy barriers. The results obtained point to their possible applications in materials science.
Consensus definition of sludge and microlithiasis as a possible cause of pancreatitis
Authors: Żorniak Michal , Sirtl Simon , Beyer Georg , Mahajan Ujjwal Mukund , Bretthauer Katharina , Schirra Jörg , Schulz Christian , Kohlmann Thomas , Lerch Markus M , Mayerle Julia 
Published: April 2023

ObjectiveIn up to 20% of patients, the aetiology of acute pancreatitis (AP) remains elusive and is thus called idiopathic. On more detailed review these cases can often be explained through biliary disease and are amenable to treatment. Findings range from biliary sludge to microlithiasis but their definitions remain fluid and controversial.DesignA systematic literature review (1682 reports, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines) analysed definitions of biliary sludge and microlithiasis, followed by an online international expert survey (30 endoscopic ultrasound/hepatobiliary and pancreatic experts; 36 items) which led to definitions of both. These were consented by Delphi voting and clinically evaluated in a retrospective cohort of patients with presumed biliary pancreatitis.ResultsIn 13% of original articles and 19.2% of reviews, microlithiasis and biliary sludge were used synonymously. In the survey, 41.7% of experts described the term ‘sludge’ and ‘microlithiasis’ as identical findings. As a consequence, three definitions were proposed, agreed on and confirmed by voting to distinctly discriminate between biliary sludge (hyperechoic material without acoustic shadowing) and microlithiasis (echorich calculi of ≤5 mm with acoustic shadowing) as opposed to larger biliary stones, both for location in gallbladder and bile ducts. In an initial attempt to investigate the clinical relevance in a retrospective analysis in 177 confirmed cases in our hospital, there was no difference in severity of AP if caused by sludge, microlithiasis or stones.ConclusionWe propose a consensus definition for the localisation, ultrasound morphology and diameter of biliary sludge and microlithiasis as distinct entities. Interestingly, severity of biliary AP was not dependent on the size of concrements warranting prospective randomised studies which treatment options are adequate to prevent recurrence.
Postcancer treatment support programme: an evaluation
Authors: Murray Charlotte , Makinson Jenny , Brown Lauren , Allan Julia 
Published: April 2023

ObjectivesAs the number of people living beyond cancer treatment has increased, supportive post-treatment interventions have become increasingly important. The present study investigates whether participation in the Maggie’s ‘Where Now?’ post-cancer support programme is associated with improvements in healthy eating, quality of life, self-efficacy (confidence) or cancer worry.MethodsIn a pre–post design, 88 people who had completed cancer treatment and were enrolled in the 7-week ‘Where Now?’ programme at Maggie’s centres across the UK rated their diet, activity, quality of life, self-efficacy and cancer worries before and after programme participation. Programme content was coded to identify the techniques used to create change (‘behaviour change techniques’).ResultsProgramme participation was associated with significant improvements in general self-efficacy (p=0.01), self-efficacy about engaging in physical activity (p<0.01), quality of life (p<0.01) and cancer worry (p=0.04) but not with changes in healthy eating (p=0.23).ConclusionParticipation in the ‘Where Now?’ programme is associated with significant improvements in several key psychological outcomes in people living beyond cancer. The techniques most commonly used in the programme to create change were giving participants instructions about how to perform a particular behaviour, encouraging problemsolving to overcome barriers and setting goals.