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Ecological kin‐making in the multispecies muddle: An analytical framework for understanding embodied environmental citizen science experiences
Authors: Dunkley Ria 
Published: May 2023

AbstractDespite the current proliferation of citizen science projects, the affordances of ecological citizen science to generate transformational thinking amongst project participants are seldom considered. This study investigated citizen science as an experiential ecopedagogic praxis that may provide a context for developing relational perspectives and sensorial engagements between human and non‐human participants. A new humanist, phenomenological standpoint and narrative analysis framework were adopted. The narratives of five river monitoring citizen science participants are presented herein to illustrate an emergent Ecological kin‐making through citizen science framework. Participants’ narratives demonstrate how individuals engaged in caring practices through six embodied stages of ecological kin‐making through citizen science: encountering the river (1); recognising the non‐human world (2); river‐bank identification (3); developing a sense of response‐ability (4); enacting responsibility (5); and enhanced ecological kinship (6). As characterised by the infinity‐loop framework, citizen science emerges from this study as an attuned, ongoing, and caring praxis of ecological kin‐making. New co‐species kinship relationships are formed, maintained, and strengthened through participation. The study highlights that where citizen science projects are designed with a participant community focus, they can create the conditions for self‐directed and lifelong ecopedagogy that could be transformational for humans and non‐humans in times of ecological and climate crisis. The study implies the catalytic validity of citizen science to provide a space‐time context for participants to enact a ‘response‐ability’ toward local environments and human and non‐human dwellers, vital to enabling participants to experience a sense of agency and to take local action on environmental issues.
Machine learning predicts histologic type and grade of canine gliomas based on MRI texture analysis
Authors: Barge Pablo , Oevermann Anna , Maiolini Arianna , Durand Alexane 
Published: May 2023

AbstractConventional MRI features of canine gliomas subtypes and grades significantly overlap. Texture analysis (TA) quantifies image texture based on spatial arrangement of pixel intensities. Machine learning (ML) models based on MRI‐TA demonstrate high accuracy in predicting brain tumor types and grades in human medicine. The aim of this retrospective, diagnostic accuracy study was to investigate the accuracy of ML‐based MRI‐TA in predicting canine gliomas histologic types and grades. Dogs with histopathological diagnosis of intracranial glioma and available brain MRI were included. Tumors were manually segmented across their entire volume in enhancing part, non‐enhancing part, and peri‐tumoral vasogenic edema in T2‐weighted (T2w), T1‐weighted (T1w), FLAIR, and T1w postcontrast sequences. Texture features were extracted and fed into three ML classifiers. Classifiers’ performance was assessed using a leave‐one‐out cross‐validation approach. Multiclass and binary models were built to predict histologic types (oligodendroglioma vs. astrocytoma vs. oligoastrocytoma) and grades (high vs. low), respectively. Thirty‐eight dogs with a total of 40 masses were included. Machine learning classifiers had an average accuracy of 77% for discriminating tumor types and of 75.6% for predicting high‐grade gliomas. The support vector machine classifier had an accuracy of up to 94% for predicting tumor types and up to 87% for predicting high‐grade gliomas. The most discriminative texture features of tumor types and grades appeared related to the peri‐tumoral edema in T1w images and to the non‐enhancing part of the tumor in T2w images, respectively. In conclusion, ML‐based MRI‐TA has the potential to discriminate intracranial canine gliomas types and grades.
Maximal ergodic inequalities for some positive operators on noncommutative Lp$L_p$‐spaces
Authors: Hong Guixiang , Ray Samya Kumar , Wang Simeng 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn this paper, we push forward the conjecture on a noncommutative version of the maximal ergodic theorem for positive contractions due to Ackoglu. That is, we establish the one‐sided maximal ergodic inequalities for a large subclass of positive operators on noncommutative ‐spaces for a fixed , which particularly applies to positive isometries, the convex hull of positive Lamperti contractions, and also the power‐bounded doubly Lamperti operators; moreover, it is known that this subclass recovers all positive contractions on the classical Lebesgue spaces . As an unexpected consequence, we deduce a completely bounded version of Ackoglu's theorem by making use of Ackoglu's original dilation. We also observe that the concrete examples of positive contractions without Akcoglu's dilation, which were constructed by Junge–Le Merdy [J. Funct. Anal. 249 (2007), no. 1, 220–252.], still satisfy the maximal ergodic inequalities. Together with the class of power‐bounded positive invertible operators considered by Hong–Liao–Wang [Duke Math. J. (2020). In press], we thereby verify the noncommutative Ackoglu ergodic theorem for all the positive operators that have naturally appeared in the literature up to the moment of writing. Based on the noncommutative Calderón transference principle established in [Duke Math. J. (2020). In press], the general pattern of the demonstration follows from the classical one due to Kan, but several new ideas are absolutely necessary in the noncommutative setting. Let us just mention three of them: the argument for the maximal ergodic theorem for positive isometries is highly nontrivial compared to the classical case; the novel simultaneous dilation property is indispensable to get the ergodic theorem for the convex hull of positive Lamperti contractions; numerous adjustments are truly needed in this new setting to conclude a desired structural theorem for positive doubly Lamperti operators since the orthogonal relations of operator algebras are completely different from those in classical measure theory.
Nursing interventions for pediatric patients with cancer and their families: a scoping review protocol
Authors: Rørbech Josefine Tang , Dreyer Pia , Enskär Karin , Haslund-Thomsen Helle , Jensen Claus Sixtus 
Published: May 2023

Objective:
This scoping review will identify and map available nursing interventions provided by pediatric oncology hospital services to pediatric patients with cancer and/or their family members. The aim is to develop a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of nursing interventions and to identify potential knowledge gaps.

Introduction:
Clinical nursing care is an essential part of pediatric oncology. In pediatric oncology nursing research, a shift from explanatory studies to intervention studies is recommended. The body of research on interventions for pediatric oncology patients and their families has grown in recent years. However, there are no reviews on nursing interventions currently available for pediatric oncology.

Inclusion criteria:
Studies will be considered for inclusion if they refer to pediatric patients with cancer, and/or family members of a pediatric patient with cancer, who have received non-pharmacological and non-procedural nursing interventions provided by a pediatric oncology hospital service. Studies must also be peer-reviewed, published from the year 2000 onward, and written in English, Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish.

Methods:
The review will be conducted in accordance with the JBI guidelines for scoping reviews. A 3-step search strategy will be followed using the PCC mnemonic (Population, Concept, Context). The databases to be searched will include Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL, PsyclNFO, and Embase. The identified studies will be screened based on title and abstract, as well as full text, by 2 independent reviewers. Data will be extracted and managed in Covidence. A summary of the results will be presented as a narrative description, supported by tables.
Geometric Error Calibration of XYZ-3RPS Hybrid Kinematic Machine via Binocular Vision
Authors: Guo Xiangyu , Wang Rui , Zhong Shisheng , Ge Yuhao , Yue Lingyu 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
To improve the motion accuracy of an XYZ-3RPS hybrid kinematic machine (HKM), a geometric error calibration method via binocular vision measurement is studied. First, to separately calibrate the series kinematic mechanisms (SKMs) and parallel kinematic mechanisms (PKMs), the geometric error identification equations (GEIEs) of the XYZ SKM and 3RPS PKM are derived, respectively. By analyzing the different influence principles of the geometric errors on the position and attitude of the 3RPS PKM, a constraint function is added to the GEIE of the PKM to improve the calculation accuracy. Moreover, the geometric error compensation strategy is based on the structural characteristics of the XYZ-3RPS HKM. In addition, based on the principle of binocular vision measurement, two calibration plates, called dynamic and static calibration plates, are designed as markers to define the coordinate systems, enabling the acquisition of full positions and attitudes. Furthermore, a marker transformation method and an in-situ adjustment method are designed to determine the positions and attitudes of the HKM required for calibration such that the marker is always at the center of the field of view of the camera to improve measurement accuracy. Finally, the effectiveness of the calibration method is verified through prototype experiments.
Supplemental Material: Petrology and geochronology of Cretaceous–Eocene plutonic rocks in northeastern Washington, USA: Crustal thickening, slab rollback, and origin of the Challis episode
Authors: Tepper Jeffrey H. , et al.  
Published: May 2023

<p>Supplemental File S1: Sample locations and elemental and isotopic data. Supplemental File S2: U-Pb ranked age plots and concordia diagrams. Supplemental File S3: U-Pb method details and all individual point analyses. </p>
Quadriceps or hip exercises for patellofemoral pain? A randomised controlled equivalence trial
Authors: Hansen Rudi , Brushøj Christoffer , Rathleff Michael Skovdal , Magnusson S Peter , Henriksen Marius 
Published: May 2023

ObjectiveTo assess effectiveness equivalence between two commonly prescribed 12-week exercise programmes targeting either the quadriceps or the hip muscles in patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP).MethodsThis randomised controlled equivalence trial included patients with a clinical diagnosis of PFP. Participants were randomly assigned to either a 12-week quadriceps-focused exercise (QE) or a hip-focused exercise (HE) programme. The primary outcome was the change in Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS) (0–100) from baseline to 12-week follow-up. Prespecified equivalence margins of ±8 points on the AKPS were chosen to demonstrate comparable effectiveness. Key secondary outcomes were the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) questionnaire pain, physical function and knee-related quality of life subscales.Results200 participants underwent randomisation; 100 assigned to QE and 100 to HE (mean age 27.2 years (SD 6.4); 69% women). The least squares mean changes in AKPS (primary outcome) were 7.6 for QE and 7.0 for HE (difference 0.6 points, 95% CI −2.0 to 3.2; test for equivalence p<0.0001), although neither programme surpassed the minimal clinically important change threshold. None of the group differences in key secondary outcomes exceeded predefined equivalence margins.ConclusionThe 12-week QE and HE protocols provided equivalent improvements in symptoms and function for patients with PFP.Trial registration numberNCT03069547.
Impact of hearing impairment and cochlear implantation on productivity and social well-being in a professionally active but severely hearing-impaired group: protocol of the ‘Hear again, work again’ longitudinal prospective cohort study
Authors: Philips Cato , Jacquemin Laure , Lammers Marc JW , Wouters Kristien , Moyaert Julie , Vanderveken Olivier , Van Rompaey Vincent 
Published: May 2023

IntroductionSevere hearing loss is a sensory deficit with considerable impact on the patient’s daily life and on society. Previous research has established occupational obstacles in professionally active patients with hearing loss. However, studies investigating the impact of severe hearing loss and cochlear implantation (CI) on work performance using a quantitative and longitudinal study design and validated questionnaires are lacking. This study aims to answer the following research question: ‘What is the impact of unilateral and bilateral severe hearing loss and CI on the cost for society, health state, employment, productivity and social well-being?’. We hypothesise hearing impairment to influence work performance. After establishing the impact, we will be able to enhance the support of hearing impaired patients to maintain employed.Methods and analysisA total of 200 professionally active adults between 18 and 65 years old with severe hearing loss will be included for assessment at baseline and reassessment at 3, 6 and 12 months. The following four study groups are included: bilateral severely hearing impaired participants without CI (1) and with CI (2) and unilateral severely hearing impaired participants in acute (3) and chronic (4) setting. The primary outcome of this study is the change in index score on the Work Limitations Questionnaire, which evaluates the degree of limitations and health-related productivity loss. Secondary outcome measures include audiometric and cognitive evaluations and validated questionnaires evaluating employment, work productivity, quality of life and direct healthcare costs. Linear mixed models will assess the evolution in time and the difference in evolution between groups.Ethics and disseminationThis study protocol (project ID 2021-0306) received ethical approval from the ethics committee of the Antwerp University Hospital on 22 November 2021. Our findings will be disseminated by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.Trial registration numberNCT05196022.
Preventive interventions for paternal perinatal depression: a scoping review protocol
Authors: Iwata Hiroko , Mori Emi , Maehara Kunie , Kimura Kayoko , Toyama Fusae , Kakehashi Asana , Seki Marika , Abe Sayaka , Kosaka Mai 
Published: May 2023

IntroductionThe objective of this scoping review is to map the literature describing preventive interventions for paternal perinatal depression. Depression is a common mental disorder experienced by fathers as well as mothers around childbirth. Perinatal depression has negative consequences for men, and suicide is the most serious adverse effect. Impaired father–child relationships can also result from perinatal depression, negatively impacting child health and development. Considering its severe effects, early prevention of perinatal depression is important. However, little is known about preventive interventions for paternal perinatal depression including Asian populations.Methods and analysisThis scoping review will consider studies of preventive interventions for perinatal depression in men with a pregnant wife or partner, and new fathers (less than 1 year post partum). Preventive intervention includes any form of intervention intended to prevent perinatal depression. Primary prevention intended to promote mental health will also be included if depression is included as an outcome. Interventions for those with a formal diagnosis of depression will be excluded. MEDLINE (EBSCOhost), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), APA PsycINFO (EBSCOhost), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Ichushi-Web (Japan’s medical literature database) will be searched for published studies, and Google Scholar and ProQuest Health and Medical Collection will be searched for grey literature. Beginning in 2012, the search will include the last 10 years of research. Screening and data extraction will be performed by two independent reviewers. Data will be extracted using a standardised data extraction tool and presented in diagrammatic or tabular form, accompanied by a narrative summary.Ethics and disseminationAs this study involves no human participants, approval from a human research ethics committee is not required. Findings of the scoping review will be disseminated through conference presentations and publication in a peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration numberhttps://osf.io/fk2qe/.
Immune and metabolic markers for identifying and investigating severe Coronavirus disease and Sepsis in children and young people (pSeP/COVID ChYP study): protocol for a prospective cohort study
Authors: Oruganti Sivakumar , Rodrigues Patrícia R S , White Daniel , Watkins William John , Shapey Selyf , Barrow Anna , al Samsam Rim , Ali Sara , Gajraj Malcolm , Skone Richard , Jardine Michelle , Evans Jennifer , Struik Siske , Song Jong Eun , Abood Lloyd , Paquete Barbara , Foulkes Sian , Saunders Benjamin , Strang Angela , Kotecha Sarah Joanne , Phillips Bethan , Evans Awen , Buchanan Iona , Bowes Susan , Ali Begum , Gore Maya , Thomas-Turner Rhian , Andrews Robert , Zaher Summia , Sharma Simran , Chakraborty Mallinath , Parkinson Edward , Liberatore Federico , Woolley Thomas , Edkins Sarah , Davies Luke C , Moet Linda , McLaren James E , Watson Gareth L , O'Donnell Valerie , Hood Kerry , Ghazal Peter 
Published: May 2023

IntroductionEarly recognition and appropriate management of paediatric sepsis are known to improve outcomes. A previous system’s biology investigation of the systemic immune response in neonates to sepsis identified immune and metabolic markers that showed high accuracy for detecting bacterial infection. Further gene expression markers have also been reported previously in the paediatric age group for discriminating sepsis from control cases. More recently, specific gene signatures were identified to discriminate between COVID-19 and its associated inflammatory sequelae. Through the current prospective cohort study, we aim to evaluate immune and metabolic blood markers which discriminate between sepses (including COVID-19) from other acute illnesses in critically unwell children and young persons, up to 18 years of age.Methods and analysisWe describe a prospective cohort study for comparing the immune and metabolic whole-blood markers in patients with sepsis, COVID-19 and other illnesses. Clinical phenotyping and blood culture test results will provide a reference standard to evaluate the performance of blood markers from the research sample analysis. Serial sampling of whole blood (50 μL each) will be collected from children admitted to intensive care and with an acute illness to follow time dependent changes in biomarkers. An integrated lipidomics and RNASeq transcriptomics analyses will be conducted to evaluate immune-metabolic networks that discriminate sepsis and COVID-19 from other acute illnesses. This study received approval for deferred consent.Ethics and disseminationThe study has received research ethics committee approval from the Yorkshire and Humber Leeds West Research Ethics Committee 2 (reference 20/YH/0214; IRAS reference 250612). Submission of study results for publication will involve making available all anonymised primary and processed data on public repository sites.Trial registration numberNCT04904523.
Exploring children’s formal help-seeking behaviour for violence in Zimbabwe: analysis of national survey and routine service provider data
Authors: Devries Karen , Cerna-Turoff Ilan , Fabbri Camilla , Turner Ellen , Nyakuwa Robert , Nherera Charles Muchemwa , Nhenga-Chakarisa Tendai , Nengomasha Beaulah C , Moyo Ratidzai 
Published: May 2023

ObjectivesTo explore knowledge of formal services and help-seeking behaviour for violence among Zimbabwean children aged 18 years and under.DesignWe use cross-sectional data from the 2017 Zimbabwe Violence Against Children Survey (VACS), which is nationally representative and had a 72% response rate for female participants and 66% for males; and anonymised routine data from one of the largest child protection service providers' (Childline Zimbabwe) call database.SettingZimbabwe.ParticipantsWe analysed data from 13 to 18 year old participants in the 2017 VACS and pertaining to respondents aged 18 years and under from Childline Zimbabwe’s call database.Measures/analysisWe describe characteristics of children, and fit unadjusted and logistic regression models to estimate associations between selected characteristics and help-seeking knowledge and behaviours.Results1339 of 4622 children aged 13–18 years surveyed for the 2017 VACS in Zimbabwe (29.8%) reported experience of lifetime physical and/or sexual violence. Of these, 829 (57.3%) children did not know where to seek formal help, 364 (33.1%) children knew where to seek help but did not, and 139 (9.6%) children knew where to seek help and did seek help. Boys were more likely to know where to seek help, but girls were more likely to actually seek help. During the 6-month period when VACS survey data were being collected, Childline received 2177 calls where the main reason for the call was recorded as violence against someone aged 18 years or under. These 2177 calls contained more reports from girls and children in school, versus the national profile of children who had experienced violence. Few children who did not seek help reported not wanting services. Most children who did not seek help reported that they felt at fault or that their safety would be put at risk by disclosure.ConclusionBoth awareness of services and help-seeking are gendered, suggesting that different strategies may be needed to support boys and girls to access the help they want. Childline in particular may be well placed to expand its outreach to boys and to receive more reports of school-related violence, and should consider efforts to reach out-of-school children.