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Investigation of the link between the human skin relief and the dermal fibers network by coupling topographic analysis and LC-OCT imaging before and during folding tests
Authors: Ayadh Meriem , Guillermin Amaury , Abellan Marie-Angèle , Figueiredo Sara , Pedrazzani Mélanie , Cohen Emmanuel , Bigouret Armelle , Zahouani Hassan 
Published: May 2023

Knowing the evolution of the skin’s response to mechanical solicitations and understanding its origin is important in medicine, surgery, and cosmetics. Studies performed in vitro and ex vivo show that links exist between the topographic skin properties and the collagen and elastin fibers network in the dermis. But, to our knowledge, no in vivo study shows this link. In this study we propose a combination of experimental tests to demonstrate the link between the topographic skin properties and the fibers network in the dermis in vivo. The first method consists in analyzing the skin relief images. The second method uses a recently developed imaging technique of human skin in vivo with a high spatial resolution: Line-field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT). This technology provides two types of images modalities: vertical and horizontal section images. The skin relief images and its internal layers are carried out for the skin at rest and during a folding test. The latter is performed using a folding system developed in this study. From these images, we calculate the density of the skin lines printed on the skin surface and their orientations. Thanks to the two modalities of LC-OCT, we obtain the full 3D image of the skin volume. From these images we extract the fibers density and their orientation in the plans parallel and perpendicular to the outer skin surface. The study is carried out on 42 volunteers aged from 20 to 55 years-old. Skin relief analysis and LC-OCT images are performed on the skin of the forearm and thigh. The results show similar distributions of the skin lines on the surface and of its fibers in the volume. We could observe a correlation between the skin lines at the surface and the structure in depth of its layers in the volume (0.40 < rSpearman < 0.73).
Pigtail Catheter versus Large Bore Chest Tube for the Management of Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Children: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Weiss Tal , Dreznik Yael , Kravarusic Dragan 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Introduction Pigtail catheter (PGC) insertion due to spontaneous pneumothorax (SPT) in the pediatric population has increased markedly in the last years. However, only few studies examined its efficacy in terms of length of hospitalization, rate of complications, and especially pain management comparing to large bore catheter (LBC) insertion. We sought to compare analgetic drug consumption, efficacy, and complication rate between PGC and LBC in children with SPT.
Materials and Methods This is a single-center retrospective study of pediatric patients that were admitted to the Schneider Children's Medical Center between 2013 and 2021 with a diagnosis of SPT. The following data were collected: type of drainage (PGC or LBC), duration of drainage, length of hospitalization, number of X-rays, complication rate, surgery during hospitalization, readmission due to SPT, and pain management.
Results Seventeen PGC and 23 LBC were inserted in our study. No differences were noted in terms of hospitalization length, tube reposition or replacement, and recurrence of SPT between the groups. Patients with PGC underwent less X-rays comparing to the LBC group (3 X-rays vs. 5, median, p < 0.005). Oral analgesic use in terms of length of therapy was significantly lower in the PGC group than in the LBC group (1 vs. 3+ days, median, p < 0.05). There was no major complication in this cohort.
Conclusion PGC is an effective, safe, and less painful alternative compared with a LBC for the drainage of SPT in children.
Levels of Fibrinogen Variants Are Altered in Severe COVID-19
Authors: de Vries Judith J. , Visser Chantal , van Ommen Maureen , Rokx Casper , van Nood Els , van Gorp Eric C. M. , Goeijenbier Marco , van den Akker Johannes P. C. , Endeman Henrik , Rijken Dingeman C. , Kruip Marieke J. H. A. , Weggeman Miranda , Koopman Jaap , de Maat Moniek P. M. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackground Fibrinogen variants as a result of alternative messenger RNA splicing or protein degradation can affect fibrin(ogen) functions. The levels of these variants might be altered during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), potentially affecting disease severity or the thrombosis risk.Aim To investigate the levels of fibrinogen variants in plasma of patients with COVID-19.Methods In this case-control study, we measured levels of functional fibrinogen using the Clauss assay. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were used to measure antigen levels of total, intact (nondegraded Aα chain), extended Aα chain (αE), and γˊ fibrinogen in healthy controls, patients with pneumococcal infection in the intensive care unit (ICU), ward patients with COVID-19, and ICU patients with COVID-19 (with and without thrombosis, two time points).Results Healthy controls and ward patients with COVID-19 (n = 10) showed similar fibrinogen (variant) levels. ICU patients with COVID-19 who later did (n = 19) or did not develop thrombosis (n = 18) and ICU patients with pneumococcal infection (n = 6) had higher absolute levels of functional, total, intact, and αE fibrinogen than healthy controls (n = 7). The relative αE fibrinogen levels were higher in ICU patients with COVID-19 than in healthy controls, while relative γˊ fibrinogen levels were lower. After diagnosis of thrombosis, only the functional fibrinogen levels were higher in ICU patients with COVID-19 and thrombosis than in those without, while no differences were observed in the other fibrinogen variants.Conclusion Our results show that severe COVID-19 is associated with increased levels of αE fibrinogen and decreased relative levels of γˊ fibrinogen, which may be a cause or consequence of severe disease, but this is not associated with the development of thrombosis.
From Paper Files to Web-Based Application for Data-Driven Monitoring of HIV Programs: Nigeria's Journey to a National Data Repository for Decision-Making and Patient Care
Authors: Dalhatu Ibrahim , Aniekwe Chinedu , Bashorun Adebobola , Abdulkadir Alhassan , Dirlikov Emilio , Ohakanu Stephen , Adedokun Oluwasanmi , Oladipo Ademola , Jahun Ibrahim , Murie Lisa , Yoon Steven , Abdu-Aguye Mubarak G. , Sylvanus Ahmed , Indyer Samuel , Abbas Isah , Bello Mustapha , Nalda Nannim , Alagi Matthias , Odafe Solomon , Adebajo Sylvia , Ogorry Otse , Akpu Murphy , Okoye Ifeanyi , Kakanfo Kunle , Onovo Amobi Andrew , Ashefor Gregory , Nzelu Charles , Ikpeazu Akudo , Aliyu Gambo , Ellerbrock Tedd , Boyd Mary , Stafford Kristen A. , Swaminathan Mahesh 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background Timely and reliable data are crucial for clinical, epidemiologic, and program management decision making. Electronic health information systems provide platforms for managing large longitudinal patient records. Nigeria implemented the National Data Repository (NDR) to create a central data warehouse of all people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) while providing useful functionalities to aid decision making at different levels of program implementation.
Objective We describe the Nigeria NDR and its development process, including its use for surveillance, research, and national HIV program monitoring toward achieving HIV epidemic control.
Methods Stakeholder engagement meetings were held in 2013 to gather information on data elements and vocabulary standards for reporting patient-level information, technical infrastructure, human capacity requirements, and information flow. Findings from these meetings guided the development of the NDR. An implementation guide provided common terminologies and data reporting structures for data exchange between the NDR and the electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Data from the EMR were encoded in extensible markup language and sent to the NDR over secure hypertext transfer protocol after going through a series of validation processes.
Results By June 30, 2021, the NDR had up-to-date records of 1,477,064 (94.4%) patients receiving HIV treatment across 1,985 health facilities, of which 1,266,512 (85.7%) patient records had fingerprint template data to support unique patient identification and record linkage to prevent registration of the same patient under different identities. Data from the NDR was used to support HIV program monitoring, case-based surveillance and production of products like the monthly lists of patients who have treatment interruptions and dashboards for monitoring HIV test and start.
Conclusion The NDR enabled the availability of reliable and timely data for surveillance, research, and HIV program monitoring to guide program improvements to accelerate progress toward epidemic control.
Mechanism of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence the green development behavior of construction enterprises
Authors: Li Xingwei , Dai Jiachi , Zhu Xiaowen , Li Jingru , He Jinrong , Huang Yicheng , Liu Xiang , Shen Qiong 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe green development behavior of construction enterprises is an environmental behavior that contributes evidence from construction enterprises to the field of resource recycling and environmental protection. Revealing the mechanism of green development behavior of construction enterprises has become the key to guide construction enterprises to adopt green development behavior and improve the level of green development. However, existing studies on the mechanistic discussion of green development behavior of construction enterprises do not reach a consensus. In order to reveal the mechanism of the green development behavior of construction enterprises, this study examines how the green development behavior of construction enterprises is influenced by factors based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), this study analyzed 306 questionnaire data points from construction enterprises in 28 provinces (cities) across China. The main conclusions are as follows. (1) Attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control have significant positive effects on the green development behavioral intentions of construction enterprises, with attitudes being the strongest predictor. (2) Intention intermediates the relationships between attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and the green development behavior of construction enterprises to varying degrees. (3) Regional green development level and enterprise size positively moderate the four groups of the relationship between attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, intention and green development behavior of construction enterprises. This study provides theoretical guidance for promoting green transformation and upgrading construction enterprises and helps the construction industry achieve a balanced mode of development that supports both economic growth and environmental protection.
Flow space reveals the urban network structure and development mode of cities in Liaoning, China
Authors: Tian Shenzhen , Jiang Jialin , Li Hang , Li Xueming , Yang Jun , Fang Chuanglin 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAs an important supplement to “location space”, “flow space” has become an important trend in urban network research. At present, the theoretical basis and empirical research of urban network structure from the perspective of “flow space” are not completely clear. Based on the urban spatial network structure research system framework, this paper comprehensively studies the urban spatial structure, spatial network pattern and development mode of Liaoning Province in China by using multivariate data flow. The results show that: (1) Cities at all levels in Liaoning Province have different functions and roles in the urban network level, with Shenyang and Dalian as the leading cities, and Anshan and Jinzhou as “transit hubs”; (2) Liaoning Province takes Shenyang-Dalian as its main axis, the Shenyang economic circle with Shenyang as the core and the coastal economic belt with Dalian as the core and Dandong and Yingkou as the two wings intersect to form the urban spatial network pattern; (3) In the future, Liaoning Province should further form the urban development model of “core city-axis-cluster”. Under the trend of globalization, it should carry out in-depth promotion in combination with “Shenyang Modern Metropolitan Circle” “Liaoning Coastal Economic Belt” and “Liaoning Northwest Strategy”, and finally form a balanced, efficient and comprehensive urban network structure.
A user experience map design method based on emotional quantification of in-vehicle HMI
Authors: Huo Faren , Zhao Yeying , Chai Chunlei , Fang Fei 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe emotional experience of the driver is influenced by the design of the in-vehicle interaction interface. User experience journey maps are commonly used by designers to reveal interface design pain points and refine user needs, and further studies are required to effectively characterize and quantify user emotional needs. This study provides a method for accurately presenting a driver’s emotional experience through a human–machine interface using Kansei engineering and user experience journey. Firstly, the semantic difference approach was used to match the relationship between user behavioral touchpoints and Kansei imagery words of the interface. And then the emotional quantification curve was built to generate an average value for Kansei imagery word evaluation. Finally, design pain points were identified and iterative design was carried out. A validation study was implemented to ensure the method’s validity. The study demonstrated that a quantitative map of user emotional experience could efficiently quantify and depict the findings of emotional quantification. This method enables designers to accurately recognize user needs while also facilitating product iterations.
Acoustics of long vowels in Arabic-speaking children with hearing impairments
Authors: Mashaqba Bassil , Huneety Anas , Al-Khawaldeh Nisreen , Al-Deaibes Mutasim , Zeidan Zainab 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe present study investigates formant frequencies and vowel space area in Jordanian hearing-impaired individuals who received cochlear implants. To achieve this task, they were compared with their hearing aids and normal-hearing peers. The study involved 60 participants aged between 7 and 11 years, consisting of 20 cochlear implant (CI) users, 20 hearing aid (HA) users, and 20 normal-hearing (NH) children. All participants were native speakers of Jordanian Arabic. The study measured the fundamental frequency (F0), the first, second, and third formant frequencies (F1–F3) of the five long vowels: /i:/, /e:/, /a:/, /o:/, and /u:/ using Praat software (version 6.1.05). One-way repeated measure (ANOVA) and post hoc Tukey tests were used to compare the differences between the three groups. The results revealed significant differences between the three groups in the degree of vowel height and backness for all the long vowels. The vowel space in HA users was found to be smaller than in CI users. HA users had difficulty varying their tongue position in both the high–low and the front–back dimensions, while CI users had difficulty varying their tongue position only in the front–back dimension. The study also examined errors in long vowels and diphthongs. The findings indicated that after cochlear implantation, the formants of the vowels produced by hearing-impaired speakers shifted closer to those produced by their NH peers, and CI users had a greater vowel space compared to HA users. This research could potentially contribute to the development of effective interventions for hearing-impaired individuals and could provide insights for the design of speech therapy programs that aim to improve vowel production abilities.
Quantification of relative stock units for horses to permit correct application within pasture-based production systems
Authors: Chin Y. Y. , Back P. J. , Gee E. K. , Horne D. J. , Rogers C. W. 
Published: May 2023

Context Overseer® is the primary software tool used to estimate farm-level nutrient cycle and management for regulatory purposes in New Zealand. The model compares feed demand among different livestock by using ‘revised stock units’ (RSUs, the annual energy requirement of a mature ewe to raise a single lamb to weaning; 6000 MJ metabolisable energy). The RSUs for several common equine stock classes are not yet available, while those currently available within the model are based on the linear scaling of feed demand to liveweight, which does not consider allometric scaling of metabolism to liveweight or the differences in digestive physiology and nutrient metabolism between ruminants and monogastric hindgut fermenters (horses). Aim To compare the current RSU values used in Overseer® for different equine stock classes, with the equineRSU values calculated using equine-specific models. Methods Weighted average estimates of the bodyweight for the different equine livestock classes were calculated from the published literature. These weighted average estimates of bodyweight were used to estimate the energy requirements on the basis of data published by National Research Council. The resulting dry-matter intake and N intake from the equineRSU values and the current RSU values in use within Overseer® were modelled using published data on diet composition, crude protein content and the digestibility of the different feeds offered. Results The current RSUs in Overseer were 2.5–6.8 units higher than the equineRSU values obtained from the equine-specific models. This overestimation in feed demand resulted in N-intake estimates at an animal level being 52–108% higher than values derived using the equine-specific estimates. Conclusion The use of RSUs based on linear scaling of feed demand from ruminants on the basis of liveweight overestimates feed demand and N intake in horses. If horses are to be included within nutrient management models, feed demand must be based on published equine data for energy requirements to avoid over-inflation of N excretion. The equineRSUs calculated in this study reduce the risk of over-inflation of N intake and excretion, and subsequently the N leaching estimations. Implication Failure to accurately model feed demand of horses within nutrient management software would unfairly compromise stocking density and horse management on large commercial breeding farms. The implication for these errors on economic impact and restricted livestock number is greatest for the Thoroughbred breeding industry due to the scale of the operations.
A family of solutions of the time–space fractional longitudinal wave equation
Authors: Liu Jian-Gen , Feng Yi-Ying 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
In this article, we have studied a nonlinear time–space fractional longitudinal wave equation in the context of the conformable fractional derivative. Through the soliton ansatz method and a direct integration approach with the symmetry condition, new soliton and solitary wave solutions are derived. Furthermore, the existing conditions of these obtained solutions are also given in this text. These new results add to the existing literature. We believe that they can provide a new window into the understanding of this model.
Breather, lump, and interaction solutions to a nonlocal KP system
Authors: Zhu Quanyong , Xu Lijun , Fei Jinxi , Wu Huiling , Ma Zhengyi 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
A new high-dimensional two-place Alice–Bob-Kadomtsev–Petviashvili (AB-KP) equation is proposed by applying the Alice–Bob-Bob–Alice principle and shifted-parity, delayed time reversal, charge conjugation (

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Intertextual Outlawry: Robin Hood and Race inWe Need to Talk About Kevin
Authors: Hogue Jason 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis article investigates the presence of Robin Hood as a key figure in Lionel Shriver’s novel We Need to Talk About Kevin and its film adaptation, directed by Lynne Ramsay. I argue that the film emphasizes Kevin’s ‘whiteness’ in the way that it adapts the Robin Hood material from Shriver’s novel, embellishing his role in the story and complicating his affiliation with the teenage killer by tapping into Robin Hood’s status in popular visual culture; in so doing, the film critiques America’s ‘copycat’ appropriation of a similar strategy used by earlier nationalist writers in Britain. In the scene that depicts a Robin Hood children’s book, Ramsay superimposes multiple Robin Hood texts into one, polyphonically performing the Bakhtinian concept of dialogism. Therefore, despite the fact that Kevin appropriates Robin Hood for his own evil ends, Ramsay dialogically inserts multiple voicings from the Robin Hood tradition to speak against a hegemonic backdrop of white masculinity (mis)informed by racist discourses affirming Anglo-Saxonist ideas of white heritage.
1-year functional outcomes after cardiopulmonary resuscitation for older adults with pre-existing long-term care needs
Authors: Ohbe Hiroyuki , Nakajima Mikio , Miyamoto Yuki , Shibahashi Keita , Matsui Hiroki , Yasunaga Hideo , Sasabuchi Yusuke 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Objective
To investigate the 1-year functional outcomes after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in adults aged ≥65 years with pre-existing long-term care needs.

Methods
This population-based cohort study was conducted in Tochigi Prefecture, one of 47 prefectures in Japan. We used medical and long-term care administrative databases, which included data on functional and cognitive impairment that were assessed with the nationally standardised care-needs certification system. Among individuals aged ≥65 years registered between June 2014 and February 2018, patients who underwent CPR were identified. The primary outcome was mortality and care needs at 1 year after CPR. The outcome was stratified by pre-existing care needs before CPR based on the total daily estimated care minutes: no care needs, support levels 1 and 2 and care-needs level 1 (estimated care time 25–49 min), care-needs levels 2 and 3 (50–89 min) and care-needs levels 4 and 5 (≥90 min).

Results
Among 594,092 eligible individuals, 5,086 (0.9%) underwent CPR. The 1-year mortalities after CPR in patients with no care needs, support levels 1 and 2 and care-needs level 1, care-needs levels 2 and 3 and care-needs levels 4 and 5 were 94.6% (n = 2,207/2,332), 96.1% (n = 736/766), 94.5% (n = 930/984) and 95.9% (n = 963/1,004), respectively. Among survivors, most patients had no change in care needs before and at 1 year after CPR. There was no significant association between pre-existing functional and cognitive impairment and 1-year mortality and care needs after adjusting for potential confounders.

Conclusion
Healthcare providers need to discuss poor survival outcomes after CPR with all older adults and their families in shared decision making.