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A multi-year survey on aquatic avifauna consolidates the eligibility of a small significant peri-urban wetland in northeast Algeria to be included on the IBA network
Authors: Draidi Khalil , Djemadi Imed , Bakhouche Badis , Narsis Souad , Bouslama Zihad , Moussouni Abdenour , Tiar Ghoulem 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
To date, Algeria has twenty-two wetlands designated as Important Bird Areas (IBA). However, other wetlands are also eligible for this network but have not yet been classified due to a lack of comprehensive studies demonstrating their ornithological importance. In this study, we are interested in the Boussedra marsh, located on the Algerian coast in the far northeast. IBA categories A1 and A4i were found to be significant, confirming the international importance of this wetland for waterbirds. Five species inhabiting the site are listed as globally threatened on the IUCN red list, namely, Oxyura leucocephala (Endangered), Aythya nyroca (Near Threatened), Vanellus vanellus (Near Threatened), Aythya ferina (Vulnerable) and Marmaronetta angustirostris (Vulnerable). Interestingly, Oxyura leucocephala was recorded with more than 10% of the world's population. Overall, the avian community of Boussedra inventoried between September 2015 and August 2018, has reached a diversity of 42 species, i.e., one-third of the national aquatic avifauna, consisting mainly of surface ducks, Rallids, waders, gulls and raptors, making it one of the ten most diverse wetlands in the country. Although the monthly numbers of waterbirds in the marsh are low compared to the large Algerian sites (< 5000 individuals), they are still among the most important locally. Boussedra is a real wintering area, but it is also home to a diverse nesting population of 20 species, including four that are globally threatened according to the IUCN Red List, making it one of the most important nesting areas for waterbirds in Algeria.
Chinese Materia Medica preparation alleviates ocular surface inflammation after pterygium surgery
Authors: WANG Long-long , SONG Ruo-hui , HAN Zi-man , MENG Lei , ZHANG Li-sheng 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
AIM To investigate the effect of modified Chufeng Yisun Decoction on ocular surface inflammation after pterygium surgery.METHODS This prospective study included 60 patients with primary pterygium who underwent monocular surgery in the Ophthalmology Department of Bozhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between January 2023 and March 2023 were included. The patients were randomly divided into study group and control group by computer RAND function, with 30 cases in each group. In the control group, 30 patients were treated with pranoprofen eye drops, tobramycin dexamethasone eye drops, and deproteinized calf blood extract eye gel after the surgery. In the study group, 30 patients were treated by oral modified Chufeng Yisun Decoction in addition to the treatments in the control group for 1 week. The changes of ocular irritation symptoms, ocular inflammatory signs, tear IL-6 level, and tear ferning test of patients in the two groups were assessed. SPSS 21 software was used for statistical analysis, and GraphPad Prism 9 software was used for plotting the graphs.RESULTS Compared with 1 d and 2 d after the surgery, the OISS in patients of both groups was significantly lower at 1 week after the surgery (P < 0.05). The OISS was not significantly different between 1 d and 2 d after the surgery in the control group (P > 0.05), but was significantly lower on 2 d after the surgery than 1 d after the surgery in the study group (P < 0.05). The OISS in the study group was significantly lower than in the control group at 2 d and 1 week after the surgery (P < 0.05). The OSI and tear IL-6 level were significantly lower at 1 week after the surgery than 1 d after the surgery in both groups (P < 0.05), and the OSI and tear IL-6 level were also significantly lower in the study group than in the control group at 1 week after the surgery (P < 0.05). The TFT was better in the study group than in the control group at 1 week after the surgery (P < 0.05).CONCLUSION The modified Chufeng Yisun Decoction has a better effect on improving the ocular surface inflammation after pterygium surgery than the use of anti-inflammatory eye drops only.
Efficacy of topical administration of prallethrin-permethrin-piperonyl butoxide (Bronco® Equine Fly Spray) for the treatment and control of flies and other nuisance insects of horses.
Authors: Genchi Marco , Kramer Laura , Valentini Gaia , Allevi Giulia , Ciuca Lavinia , Vismarra Alice 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Numerous biting and nuisance insects are a noted cause of discomfort and stress to horses. Pyrethrins and pyrethroids have been used for many years in numerous formulations for the control of insect pests in animals, humans and in the environment. There are, however, few studies reporting their field efficacy in horses. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the repellent activity of a spray formulation based on prallethrin and permethrin synergized with piperonyl butoxide (BRONCO® Equine Fly Spray, Farnam Companies, Inc., USA) against annoying and harmful insects for horses in field conditions. Nine horses of mixed breed were divided into 2 groups (treatment and control). Pre-treatment insect counts were compared to daily counts for 4 days post-treatment (pt). One minute after the administration of the product (Day 0), all the horses were negative for the presence of insects. All counts up to the 6-hour pt check remained negative for H. equina, tabanid flies and Simulium spp., showing 100% efficacy. This remained above 90% throughout the study. For the H. equina the repellent efficacy remained > 99.7% for all 4 days pt, for tabanid flies > 93.3% and for Simulium spp. > 97.4%. The efficacy against Musca spp. decreased from 82.2% at Day 0 to 62.2% at Day 3. Treatment was well tolerated. In conclusion, despite the low number of tested horses, Bronco® has demonstrated high insecticide and repellent efficacy and a good persistence, maintained for up to 4 days post treatment, against the most common species of insects harmful for horses.
Magnetically oriented 3D-boron nitride nanobars enable highly efficient heat dissipation for 3D integrated power packaging
Authors: Wang Jian , Yang Chao , Ma Dezhi , Zhang Mowen , Li Xing , Li Zhiqiang , He Zhiyuan , Liu Linhua , Fu Zhiwei , Yang Jia-Yue 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Increasing power density and miniaturization in 3D packaged power electronics demand innovative thermal management. Yet, the thermal performance of electrically insulated packages for power electronics is currently limited by the ultralow thermal conductivity of conventional thermal interface materials (TIMs) and their poor ability of directing heat to heat sink. Herein, we have prepared highly thermally conductive and electrically insulating TIMs composite based on boron nitride nanobars (BNNB). The polar characteristics of B-N bond in the BNNB outer tube wall-derived h-BN nanosheets facilitates the adsorption of magnetic particles. Modulating the arrangement of 3D-BNNB by an external magnetic field improves the thermal conductivity of composite up to 3.3 W m-1 K-1 at a concentration of 40 wt%, 17.8 times higher than the pure epoxy and also exhibiting significant anisotropy. Moreover, the composite shows a high stiffness of 510 MPa and a high resistivity of 27.2 MΩ·cm, demonstrating excellently mechanical and electrically insulating characteristics. Infrared thermography results show that the surface temperature of the composite depends on the orientation of BNNB and its interfacial interaction with the epoxy resin. The magnetic field-oriented modulation of 3D-BNNB can offer a promising solution to achieve the efficient thermal management of 3D integrated power packaging.
Bioinformatics Analysis Identifies Potential PANoptosis Key Gene in Psoriasis with Single-cell validation and screening of related natural drug
Authors: Zou Yue-Min , Wu Man-Ning , Jiang Ya-Nan , Zhou Dong-Mei 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
PANoptosis is a pivotal process in the pathway of cell death, which affects various cell types, including keratinocytes, and is linked to several autoimmune disorders. While apoptosis, necroptosis, and pyroptosis have been investigated in psoriasis, the precise involvement of PANoptosis in this condition remains largely unexplored. We gathered psoriasis-related data and PANoptosis-related genetic information from authoritative sources such as the GeneCards and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). In this particular study, we employed the reliable technique of robust rank aggregation to detect any notable alterations in gene expression (PEGs) between individuals with psoriasis and control subjects. Our approach involved the integration of six distinct gene expression datasets of PANoptosis. TCN1, S100A12, PRKCQ, and ABCC1 in four PRGs were subsequently identified as marker genes with tolerable diagnostic ability by LASSO and SVM-RFE. Following the analysis, it was revealed that the identified marker genes may potentially contribute to the cause of psoriasis by facilitating the regulation of various pathways, such as cell cycle, immune response, and several other pathways associated with this condition. In addition, the differentiated expressions of the marker gene in psoriasis and normal samples were confirmed by the validation set. And the enrichment of marker genes in keratin-forming cells was verified by single-cell validation. Ultimately, the validated genes were employed to prognosticate the efficacious pharmaceutical treatments for psoriasis by utilizing the DGIdb/CMap database. Herb database were used to find relevant natural agents. We have conceived a model that exhibits significant diagnostic efficacy and has yielded valuable insights for exploring the underlying mechanisms of psoriasis. However, additional research is necessary to verify its diagnostic potential for psoriasis before its implementation in clinical settings.
Correlation between lumbar vertebral compression fractures and lumbar spinal stenosis and the influence of surgical methods on prognosis
Authors: Zhu Yufeng , Gao Yu , Wang Haofan , Wang Zhuanghui , Ye Wu , Ge Xuhui , Wang Jiaxing , Ji Chengyue , Liu Wei , Tang Pengyu , Cai Weihua 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Study Design: Retrospective Cohort StudyOBJECTIVE We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the correlation of lumbar compression fractures (LCF) and lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) ,and to explore the clinical outcomes of different surgical methods.METHODS A total of 134 eligible patients were divided into minor/moderate stenosis and severe/extreme stenosis groups .We counted the patients' age, sex, BMI, BMD, history of hypertension, diabetes, rheumatism and hormone used, symptom duration and history of trauma. The LLA, PI, lumbar spondylolisthesis, LSI(lumbar stenosis indexes) and fracture grades were calculated. The preoperative VAS, ODI and JOA scores of the patients were surveyed, and the clinical outcomes were followed up by telephone.RESULTS There is a clear correlation between the degree of LSS and the degree of fracture(r = 0.532,P < 0.0001). Severe/extreme stenosis groups was higher in BMI, proportion of trauma and lower extremity symptoms(P = 0.038, P = 0.023, P = 0.005) and lower PI(P < 0.001).There was no statistical difference in the improvement of VAS, ODI and JOA between different surgical methods (P = 0.093, P = 0.545, P = 0.576).Furthermore, for patients with preoperative lower extremity symptoms, the prognosis of decompression surgery is better than that of non-decompression surgery(improvement of VAS ,ODI ,JOA :P = 0.042, 0.032, 0.597,respective).CONCLUSIONS There is a clear correlation between LCF and LSS. For patients with severe LCF, it is necessary to perform relevant imaging examinations and pay attention to whether LSS is combined, especially for patients with trauma, obesity or low PI. If the patient has lower extremity symptoms, decompression surgery can be considered if the patient's general condition permits.
“Just another thing for me to stress off of:" Responses to Unintentional Fentanyl Use in a Community-based Study of People who Use Opioids
Authors: Lorvick Jennifer , Hemberg Jordana , George Madeleine , Piontak Joy , Comfort Megan 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
The unintentional consumption of fentanyl is a serious health risk for people who use illicit drugs. In an ongoing community-based study regarding polysubstance use among people who use opioids, we found that 17 of 58 (29%) of participants who did not endorse fentanyl use in the past thirty days tested positive for fentanyl during point-of-care urinalysis (UA). This paper describes the reactions and experiences of participants who were informed they had consumed fentanyl unintentionally, as well as how the research team handled the unanticipated occurrence of discordant results. Consistent with other recent studies, we found that people learning of unintentional fentanyl use expressed strong concerns about accidental overdose. It was common for participants to reflect on recent substance use experiences that were atypical and might have involved fentanyl, as well as to examine sources of recent drug purchases. While not all participants were surprised that they had unintentionally consumed fentanyl, all felt that learning their positive results was important due to risk of overdose. Research and medical staff who routinely conduct urinalysis have an opportunity to promote awareness of possible contamination by sharing and discussing UA test results with people who use drugs in non-judgmental manner. In addition to the widely promoted harm reduction strategy of testing drugs with fentanyl test strips, self-administered UA, particularly after an unexpected reaction to using a drug, could provide useful information for people buying and using illicit drugs.
A new formula for estimating insertion length of umbilical catheters in neonates: an observational study
Authors: Webb Jennifer , RN Sian Elliott , Watkins W. John , Stuttaford Laura , Banerjee Sujoy , Kayode-Adedeji Babatunde , FRCPCH Gautam Bagga , Sharma Neha , Chakraborty Mallinath 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Objective
We aimed to derive a new model that would improve accuracy in estimating the insertion length of umbilical catheters.
Study Design
This was a multi-centre prospective observational study of neonates admitted to neonatal units and needing umbilical line(s) inserted for clinical reasons. Demographic data, catheter-related measurements and the new external length measurement were collected at three tertiary-level neonatal units in South Wales, UK. Generalised linear models were used to estimate fits of the external length, birthweight, gestation and head circumference with catheter length and to derive a formula. The best fit was estimated by comparing r2 values for each equation.
Results
Data from 113 infants for each venous and arterial line were analysed for the new mathematical formulae. For both UAC and UVC, a quadratic model based on birthweight was found to have the best fit for predicting the insertion length of the catheters, although the overall fit for UVCs was poorer for all explanatory variables.
Conclusion
Our prospective multi-centre observational study identified a quadratic model based on birthweight as the best fit for estimating the insertion length of umbilical lines in neonates.
Hydrogen generation from Red Sea water using CsSnI2 Cl lead-free perovskite/porous CuO nanomaterials: Coast of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Angari Yasser M Al , Ewais Hassan A , Rabia Mohamed 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
This study performed the preparation of inorganic CsSnI2Cl Lead-free perovskite material with a great optical behavior that qualifies these materials for photoelectrode application. CsSnI2Cl is prepared through the casting adding the perovskite solution on porous CuO that previously prepared under the combustion of Cu-foil. Through short heating, the CsSnI2Cl/CuO/Cu photoelectrode is prepared. This perovskite material is confirmed through the optical absorbance that has a great optical behavior with a band gap of 1.75 eV. The application of CsSnI2Cl/CuO/Cu for hydrogen generation is performed using red sea water as an electrolyte, in which the hydrogen generation rate is estimated using the produced current density (Jph) value. This Jph value is 20 mA/cm2 under a metal halide lamp. Moreover, this photoelectrode is estimated under various wavelengths, in which the optimum Jph (10.8 mA.cm-2) is achieved at 340 nm, in which the incident photon to electron conversion efficiency (IPCE) is 33 % at this wave lengths. This photoelectrode provides its qualified for hydrogen generation reaction under a wide optical range from 340 to 730 nm. Soon, our team is working on designing an electrochemical cell that can convert the red sea water into hydrogen gas directly.
Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in the Northern of Iran
Authors: Zolfaghary Fatemeh , MashaghiTabari Reza , Adib-Rad Hajar , Kheirkha Farzan , Bijani Ali , Dezhman Mobina 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Background and purpose
The global incidence of breast cancer is the highest among all cancers and is the primary reason for cancer-related fatalities. Our study aimed to assess the predictors of quality of life (QOL) and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was done on 96 female breast cancer survivors between the ages of 20 and 65 and was based on convenience samples. We gathered information through demographic and fertility data, a QOL survey, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). A significance level of P < 0.05 was set for the analysis.
Results
Our results showed 11.5% of women had the optimal quality of life, 31.3% favorable quality of life, and 57.3% undesirable quality of life. The average HADS score was 20.14 ± 3.07, with anxiety scores of 10.21 ± 2.31 and depression scores of 9.93 ± 1.64. On multiple linear regression, marital relationship and the number of children were predictors of quality of life (β=-17.624, p = 0.023 and β=-7.427, p = 0.016, respectively), as well as the husband's education and having no history of other cancers in the woman, were the most important predictors of HADS (β = 0.763, p = 0.039 and β=-0.528, p = 0.016, respectively).
Conclusion
Based on the study outcomes, it is crucial to provide exceptional care to breast cancer patients during treatment and post-recovery. Emotional and psychological support is a fundamental requirement for their well-being.
A Comparative Analysis of Spine-Related Research Achievements between Authors in Neurology and Orthopedics: Differences in Productivity and Collaboration Patterns
Authors: Yeh Chao-Hung , Chou Willy , Chien Tsair-Wei , Chou Po-Hsin 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Background Spinal surgeries are commonly performed by surgeons from the fields of neurology and orthopedics, and many articles related to the spine have been published by authors in both fields. However, there has been limited research that directly compares the research achievements(RAs) of these two groups of authors. This article conducted a comparative analysis of spine-related RAs between authors in neurology and orthopedics. This study examines differences in spine-related research productivity and impact between neurology and orthopedics authors using these measures, particularly with a novel clustering algorithm.Methods We gathered 2,148 articles written by authors in neurology and orthopedics from the Web of Science core collections, covering the period from 2013 to 2022. To analyze author collaborations(ACs), we employed the follower-leader algorithm (FLA) and conducted cluster analysis. A three-part analysis was carried out: (1) cluster analysis of ACs, (2) mean citation analysis, and (3) a CJAL score based on article category, journal impact factors, authorships, and L-indices. We then utilized R to create visual displays of our findings, including circle bar charts, heatmaps with dendrograms, 4-quadrant radar plots, and forest plots. The mean citations and CJAL scores were compared between authors in neurology and orthopedics.Results When considering first and corresponding authors, orthopedics authors wrote a greater proportion of the articles in the article collections, accounting for 75% (1,600 out of 2,148). The JCAL score based on the top 10 units each also favored orthopedics authors, with 71% (3,626 out of 6,139) of the total score attributed to them. Using the FLA, we observed that orthopedics authors tended to have more author collaborations across countries. Additionally, while citation per article favored orthopedics authors, the mean CJAL score favored neurology authors.Conclusion Authors in orthopedics have a higher number of publications, citations, and CJAL scores related to spine research than those in neurology. Authors in orthopedics tend to have more collaborations and coauthored papers in the field. The study highlights the differences in research productivity and collaboration patterns between the two fields in spine-related research and sheds light on potential contributing factors. The study recommends the use of FLA for future bibliographical studies.
Short-Course Antibiotic Therapy for Pneumonia in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Sanchez Pablo , Lewald Zachery , Prusakov Pavel , Magers Jacqueline , Kielt Matthew , Romero Concepcion de Alba , White Natalie , Miller Randy , Moraille Richard , Thiele Anthony 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Objective. To determine the adherence and safety outcomes of a 5-day antibiotic course with a “time-out” for treatment of “blood culture-negative” pneumonia in the NICU
Study design. Prospective surveillance of all infants diagnosed with pneumonia at 7 NICUs from 8/2020-12/2021. Safety outcomes were defined a priori by re-initiation of antibiotic therapy within 14 days after discontinuation and overall and sepsis-related mortality.
Results. 128 infants were diagnosed with 136 episodes of pneumonia; 88% (n=119) were treated with 5 days of definitive antibiotic therapy. Antibiotics were restarted within 14 days in 22 (16%) of the 136 pneumonia episodes. Mortality was 5% (7/128); 5 of the 7 deaths were assessed as sepsis-related. There was no difference in the combined safety outcomes of antibiotic restart or mortality between ≤5 and 6-20 days of definitive antibiotic treatment.
Conclusion. Adherence to the 5-day definitive antibiotic treatment for “culture-negative” pneumonia was high and the intervention seemed safe.