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Carbon Dioxide Emission Evaluations in the Chinese Furniture Manufacturing Industry Using the IPCC Tier-2 Methodology
Authors: Lao Wan-Li , Li Xiao-Ling , Gong Ying-Chun , Duan Xin-Fang 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Estimating industrial carbon dioxide emissions at the national scale is crucial for China's carbon peak and carbon neutralization targets, as well as the low-carbon development of the Chinese furniture manufacturing industry. For this purpose, in this study the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Tier-2 methodology was used to evaluate the carbon dioxide emissions of the Chinese furniture manufacturing industry at the national scale. The results show that carbon dioxide emissions increased from 219.50 × 10,000 tons of CO2 equivalent in 2000 to 850.68 × 10,000 tons of CO2 equivalent in 2019. Moreover, carbon dioxide emission intensity decreased from 9.50 tons of CO2 per million dollars to 1.73 tons of CO2 per million dollars in this period. Moreover, electricity and raw coal were observed to have a significant influence on carbon dioxide emissions, followed by diesel oil, gasoline, heat energy, and natural gas. The results reveal that the Chinese furniture manufacturing industry has generally realized low-carbon development over the past two decades. This work proposes several suggestions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the Chinese furniture manufacturing industry, including promoting the use of clean electricity, the installation of photovoltaic cells, industrial transformation and upgrading, the optimization of transport modes for product delivery and material supply, and the employment of low-carbon raw materials.
Nigeria healthcare worker SARS-CoV-2 serology study: Results from a prospective, longitudinal cohort
Authors: Ojji Dike B. , Sancilio Amelia , Shedul Gabriel L. , Orji Ikechukwu A. , Chopra Aashima , Abu Joel , Akor Blessing , Ripiye Nana , Akinlade Funmi , Okoye Douglas , Okpetu Emmanuel , Eze Helen , Odoh Emmanuel , Baldridge Abigail S. , Tripathi Priya , Abubakar Haruna , Jamda Abubakar M. , Hirschhorn Lisa R. , McDade Thomas , Huffman Mark D. 
Published: January 2023

Healthcare workers, both globally and in Nigeria, have an increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with the general population due to higher risk contacts, including occupational exposures. In addition, primary healthcare workers represent an important group for estimating prior infection to SARS-CoV-2 because they work at the first point-of-contact for most patients yet have not been included in prior COVID-19 seroepidemiology research in Nigeria. We sought to evaluate baseline seroprevalence, rates of seroconversion (IgG- to IgG+) and seroreversion (IgG+ to IgG-), change in IgG concentration at 3- and 6-month follow-up, and factors associated with seropositivity. From June 2020 to December 2020, we conducted a longitudinal seroepidemiology study among frontline health care workers in Nigeria using a validated dried blood spot assay. Among 525 participants, mean (SD) age was 39.1 (9.7) years, 61.0% were female, and 45.1% were community health workers. The six-month follow-up rate was 93.5%. Seropositivity rates increased from 31% (95% CI: 27%, 35%) at baseline to 45% (95% CI: 40%, 49%) at 3-month follow-up, and 70% (95% CI: 66%, 74%) at 6-month follow-up. There was a corresponding increase in IgG levels from baseline (median = 0.18 ug/mL) to 3-month (median = 0.35 ug/mL) and 6-month follow-up (median = 0.59 ug/mL, Ptrend < .0001). A minority of participants reported symptoms from February 2020 until baseline (12.2%) or during 3-month (6.6%) or 6-month (7.5%) follow-up. only 1 participant was hospitalized. This study demonstrated high baseline, 3-month and 6-month follow-up prevalence of IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 during the first two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria among a cohort of unvaccinated frontline healthcare workers, including primary healthcare workers despite low symptomatology. These results may have implications in state- and national-level disease pandemic modeling.
Trial registration: NCT04158154.
The association between multimorbidity and osteoporosis investigation and treatment in high-risk fracture patients in Australia: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Bliuc Dana , Tran Thach , Chen Weiwen , Alarkawi Dunia , Alajlouni Dima A. , Blyth Fiona , March Lyn , Ensrud Kristine E. , Blank Robert D. , Center Jacqueline R. 
Published: January 2023

Background
Multimorbidity is common among fracture patients. However, its association with osteoporosis investigation and treatment to prevent future fractures is unclear. This limited knowledge impedes optimal patient care.
This study investigated the association between multimorbidity and osteoporosis investigation and treatment in persons at high risk following an osteoporotic fracture.

Methods and findings
The Sax Institute’s 45 and Up Study is a prospective population-based cohort of 267,153 people in New South Wales, Australia, recruited between 2005 and 2009. This analysis followed up participants until 2017 for a median of 6 years (IQR: 4 to 8). Questionnaire data were linked to hospital admissions (Admitted Patients Data Collection (APDC)), emergency presentations (Emergency Department Data Collection (EDDC)), Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), and Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). Data were linked by the Centre for Health Record Linkage and stored in a secured computing environment. Fractures were identified from APDC and EDDC, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) from APDC, Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) investigation from MBS, and osteoporosis treatment from PBS.
Out of 25,280 persons with index fracture, 10,540 were classified as high-risk based on 10-year Garvan Fracture Risk (age, sex, weight, prior fracture and falls) threshold ≥20%. The association of CCI with likelihood of investigation and treatment initiation was determined by logistic regression adjusted for education, socioeconomic and lifestyle factors). The high-risk females and males averaged 77 ± 10 and 86 ± 5 years, respectively; >40% had a CCI ≥2. Only 17% of females and 7% of males received a DXA referral, and 22% of females and 14% males received osteoporosis medication following fracture. A higher CCI was associated with a lower probability of being investigated [adjusted OR, females: 0.73 (95% CI, 0.61 to 0.87) and 0.43 (95% CI, 0.30 to 0.62); males: 0.47 (95% CI, 0.33 to 0.68) and 0.52 (0.31 to 0.85) for CCI: 2 to 3, and ≥4 versus 0 to 1, respectively] and of receiving osteoporosis medication [adjusted OR, females: 0.85 (95% CI, 0.74 to 0.98) and 0.78 (95% CI, 0.61 to 0.99); males: 0.75 (95% CI, 0.59 to 0.94) and 0.37 (95% CI, 0.23 to 0.53) for CCI: 2 to 3, and ≥4 versus 0 to 1, respectively]. The cohort is relatively healthy; therefore, the impact of multimorbidity on osteoporosis management may have been underestimated.

Conclusions
Multimorbidity contributed significantly to osteoporosis treatment gap. This suggests that fracture risk is either underestimated or underprioritized in the context of multimorbidity and highlights the need for extra vigilance and improved fracture care in this setting.
Patterns of polysubstance use among adults in Malaysia—A latent class analysis
Authors: Rodzlan Hasani Wan Shakira , Robert Lourdes Tania Gayle , Ganapathy Shubash Shander , Ab Majid Nur Liana , Abd Hamid Hamizatul Akmal , Mohd Yusoff Muhammad Fadhli 
Published: January 2023

IntroductionPolysubstance useis the use of more than one non-prescribed licit or illicit substance at one time. This is a common phenomenon, but little is known about the severity and the various substances used by adults in Malaysia.ObjectiveTo determine the pattern of polysubstance use and its associated factors among general adults in Malaysia.MethodologyThis was a secondary data analysis from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019), a cross-sectional population survey with a two-stage stratified random sampling design. A total of 10,472 Malaysians aged 18 years and above participated in this survey. Polysubstance use was defined as concurrent use of more than one substance, either alcohol, tobacco, or drugs (opioids, marijuana, amphetamine/ methamphetamine or kratom). A latent class analysis (LCA) was used to identify the membership of polysubstance groups. The association of class membership with demographic profiles was examined using Multinomial Logistic Regression analysis.ResultsFit indices (AIC = 16458.9, BIC = 16443.6) from LCA supported 3 classes solution: Class 1; “moderate-drug” group primarily combination used of tobacco and alcohol (2.4%), Class 2; “high-drug” group using multiple substance including kratom (0.3%) and Class 3; “low-drug” group reporting minimal alcohol and tobacco use or non-user (97.3%). The multinomial model showed young adults (18–40 years) had a higher likelihood of being polysubstance users both for moderate-drug class (OR = 4.1) and high-drug class (OR = 3.9) compared to older age (≥60 years). Chinese (OR = 18.9), Indian (OR = 23.3), Indigenous Sabah & Sarawak (OR = 34.6) and others ethnicity (OR = 8.9) showed higher odds of being moderate-drug users than Malays. The greater odds of moderate-drug use for males (OR = 35.5), working groups (OR = 1.5) and low education level group (OR = 3.2).ConclusionOur study highlights patterns and demographics related to the use of polysubstances among adults in Malaysia. These results would help formulate specific prevention programmes for these high-risk groups.
Validity and reliability of the XSENSOR in-shoe pressure measurement system
Authors: Parker Daniel , Andrews Jennifer , Price Carina 
Published: January 2023

Background
In-shoe pressure measurement systems are used in research and clinical practice to quantify areas and levels of pressure underfoot whilst shod. Their validity and reliability across different pressures, durations of load and contact areas determine their appropriateness to address different research questions or clinical assessments. XSENSOR is a relatively new pressure measurement device and warrants assessment.

Research question
Does the XSENSOR in-shoe pressure measurement device have sufficient validity and reliability for clinical assessments in diabetes?

Methods
Two XSENSOR insoles were examined across two days with two lab-based protocols to assess regional and whole insole loading. The whole insole protocol applied 50–600 kPa of pressure across the insole surface for 30 seconds and measured at 0, 2, 10 and 30 seconds. The regional protocol used two (3.14 and 15.9 cm2 surface area) cylinders to apply pressures of 50, 110 and 200 kPa to each insole. Three trials of all conditions were averaged. The validity (% difference and Root Mean Square Error: RMSE) and repeatability (Bland Altman, Intra-Class Correlation Coefficient: ICC) of the target pressures (whole insole) and contact area (regional) were outcome variables.

Results
Regional results demonstrated mean contact area errors of less than 1 cm2 for both insoles and high repeatability (≥0.939). Whole insole measurement error was higher at higher pressures but resulted in average peak and mean pressures error < 10%. Reliability error was 3–10% for peak pressure, within the 15% defined as an analytical goal.

Significance
Errors associated with the quantification of pressure are low enough that they are unlikely to influence the assessments of interventions or screening of the at-risk-foot considering clinically relevant thresholds. Contact area is accurate due to a high spatial resolution and the repeatability of the XSENSOR system likely makes it appropriate for clinical applications that require multiple assessments.
HIV and SARS-CoV-2 infection in postpartum Kenyan women and their infants
Authors: Begnel Emily R. , Chohan Bhavna H. , Ojee Ednah , Adhiambo Judith , Owiti Prestone , Ogweno Vincent , Holland LaRinda A. , Fish Carolyn S. , Richardson Barbra A. , Khan Adam K. , Maqsood Rabia , Lim Efrem S. , Sadarangani Manish , Lehman Dara A. , Slyker Jennifer , Kinuthia John , Wamalwa Dalton , Gantt Soren 
Published: January 2023

Background
HIV may increase SARS-CoV-2 infection risk and COVID-19 severity generally, but data are limited about its impact on postpartum women and their infants. As such, we characterized SARS-CoV-2 infection among mother-infant pairs in Nairobi, Kenya.

Methods
We conducted a nested study of 62 HIV-uninfected and 64 healthy women living with HIV, as well as their HIV-exposed uninfected (N = 61) and HIV-unexposed (N = 64) infants, participating in a prospective cohort. SARS-CoV-2 serology was performed on plasma collected between May 1, 2020-February 1, 2022 to determine the incidence, risk factors, and symptoms of infection. SARS-CoV-2 RNA PCR and sequencing was also performed on available stool samples from seropositive participants.

Results
SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity was found in 66% of the 126 mothers and in 44% of the 125 infants. There was no significant association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and maternal HIV (Hazard Ratio [HR] = 0.810, 95% CI: 0.517–1.27) or infant HIV exposure (HR = 1.47, 95% CI: 0.859–2.53). Maternal SARS-CoV-2 was associated with a two-fold increased risk of infant infection (HR = 2.31, 95% CI: 1.08–4.94). Few participants (13% mothers, 33% infants) had symptoms; no participant experienced severe COVID-19 or death. Seroreversion occurred in about half of mothers and infants. SARS-CoV-2 sequences obtained from stool were related to contemporaneously circulating variants.

Conclusions
These data indicate that postpartum Kenyan women and their infants were at high risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection and that antibody responses waned over an average of 8–10 months. However, most cases were asymptomatic and healthy women living with HIV did not have a substantially increased risk of infection or severe COVID-19.
Dementia Frequently Coexists With Hepatic Encephalopathy but Not Other Cirrhosis Complications in US Veterans
Authors: Adejumo Adeyinka , Noll Alan , Rogal Shari S. , Yakovchenko Vera , Chia Linda , Spoutz Patrick , Morgan Timothy R. , Bajaj Jasmohan S. 
Published: January 2023

INTRODUCTION:
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a common decompensating event in patients with cirrhosis. Because of the aging population of patients with cirrhosis, differentiating HE from nonhepatic etiologies of cognitive impairment, such as dementia, is increasingly important.

METHODS:
Veterans with cirrhosis were identified via International Classification of Diseases-10 codes between October 1, 2019, and September 30, 2021, using the VA Corporate Data Warehouse. Baseline characteristics were compared between cohorts based on the presence vs absence of dementia. Factors associated with having a diagnosis of dementia were evaluated using multivariate logistic regression models, adjusting for demographics, comorbid illnesses, cirrhosis etiology, and cirrhosis complications.

RESULTS:
A total of 71,552 veterans with cirrhosis were identified, of which, 5,647 (7.89%) veterans had a diagnosis of dementia. Veterans with dementia were older, more frequently White, urban located, and diagnosed with alcohol-related cirrhosis, metabolic syndrome, brain trauma, and cerebrovascular disease more frequently. On multivariable analysis, the presence of any decompensating event was associated with dementia. Multivariable analysis of individual decompensating events revealed HE to be associated with a dementia diagnosis, but not ascites, independent of other risk factors analyzed.

DISCUSSION:
Dementia is commonly diagnosed in patients with cirrhosis and correlates with a diagnosis of HE, independent of alcohol use, brain injury, age, and other metabolic risk factors. Dementia did not correlate with other decompensating events. Increased awareness of the overlap between dementia and HE, as well as reliable diagnostic and treatment strategies, is needed for the aging population of veterans with cirrhosis.
Social Representations of Political Polarization through Traditional Media: A Study of the Brazilian Case between 2015 and 2019
Authors: Giacomozzi Andréia Isabel , Gomes Fiorott Juliana , Bertoldo Raquel , Contarello Alberta 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Brazil has recently been experiencing a phenomenon of political polarization: a conflict involving political views and social identities. Considering the extent to which this socially constructed conflict has been partially fueled by the media, we propose to use the Social Representations Theory. The present study explores how discourses in the mainstream media construct the political polarization taking place in Brazil. The topics covered in 82 texts published between January 2015 and August 2019 in Brazilian mainstream press, Folha da S. Paulo and Estado de S. Paulo, were examined using content analysis and Reinert’s method with IRaMuTeQ software. A descending hierarchical analysis divided the corpus into four classes, and content analysis showed that both daily newspapers strongly criticized the political polarization underway, which was anchored to and objectified through episodes of violence, and they supported the valorization of democracy.
The home–school connection, the development of Spanish repertoires, and the school adaptation process in Latino children: a dynamic ecological understanding
Authors: Parra Velasco María Luisa 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThis paper aims to contribute to research and policy that supports Latino children in early education regarding their transition into the school system and their bilingual development. It presents the results of a one-year longitudinal ethnographic study of four Latino children starting school at a transitional bilingual kindergarten in the Boston area. The analysis identifies dynamics and trends at the micro and meso levels that show that Spanish use and development in Latino children cannot be fully understood and supported if we consider it an individual ability instead of an organic and intrinsic component of broader dynamic socialization, emotional, and academic processes (such as the transition to school) of which English is also a part and in which parents and teachers participate. Recommendations for designing and implementing comprehensive programs to engage Latino families and educators to support transitions, bilingual development, and academic performance in young Latino children are presented.
Reversible electrical switching of nanostructural color pixels
Authors: Zhang Shutao , Zhang Jun , Goh Wei Peng , Liu Yan , Tjiptoharsono Febiana , Lee Henry Yit Loong , Jiang Changyun , Ding Jun , Yang Joel K. W. , Dong Zhaogang 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Electrical switching of nanophotonic structural color elements is a promising approach towards addressable color switching pixels for next generation reflective displays. However, electrical switching between the primary colors to colorless near-white state remains a challenge. Here, we present a reversible electrical switching approach, relying on the electrocoagulation of Ag nanoparticles between silicon nanostructures that support Mie resonances. The electrodeposited Ag nanoparticles enable the excitation of the hybrid plasmon-Mie resonance as supported on Ag-silicon nanostructures, resulting in a large spectral transformation. Importantly, this process is reversible. This device design outperforms other designs in terms of electrotonic color control since it is highly stable and reliable for use in high-resolution reflective displays, such as colored electronic papers and smart display glass, where the combination is scalable to other nanostructure designs and electrolytic solutions.
Crystal structure of 3,5,7-trimethoxy-3′,4′-methylenedioxy-flavone, C19H16O7
Authors: Tan Yong-cui , Li Ji-Xin , Ye Jiang-Hai , Zou Juan , Liu Ya-Hua 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
C19H16O7, monoclinic, C2/c (no. 15), a = 30.5661(14) Å, b = 7.0209(3) Å, c = 17.2028(7) Å, β = 117.342(1)°, V = 3279.3(2) Å3, Z = 8, R

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Properties and units in the clinical laboratory sciences. Part XXVII: online dynamic NPU manual (IUPAC Technical Report)
Authors: Lee Hansen Young Bae , Toska Karin , Lund Alice , Flatman Robert , Ceder Rebecca 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
The NPU terminology is an evolving international medical laboratory terminology that is used in health care systems. However, the literature of the terminology is assorted in at least 16 publications that are not updated. The objective is to establish an updated online manual of the NPU terminology, comprising the principles and special rules of the terminology. The manual is intended to provide easily searchable and updated information.
Dynamic properties of the attachment oscillator arising in the nanophysics
Authors: Wang Kang-Jia , Si Jing 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
The attachment oscillator, which plays an important role in the nanophysics such as nano/microelectromechanical systems, molecular devices, and nanofibers, is studied in this work. With the help of the semi-inverse method, the variational principle is established, and the Hamiltonian of the system is correspondingly constructed based on the obtained variational principle. Then, according to the principle of energy conservation, the energy balance theory is implemented to seek for the amplitude–frequency relationship. As predicted, the obtained solution has a good agreement with the existing results, which shows that the presented method is simple but effective, and is expected to provide a new idea for the study of the nonlinear oscillator arising in the nanophysics.
Design and performance analysis of a novel displacement-based temperature sensor
Authors: Ben Hassena Mohamed Amin , Ghommem Mehdi , Aly Abdulrahman , Hamdan Mohammad , Najar Fehmi 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
In this paper, we present a proof-of-concept for a novel temperature sensing approach that combines the thermal expansion and a compliant mechanism. The objective is first to demonstrate its feasibility at the macroscale, develop and validate an FEM model at the macroscale and then scale down the FEM model to verify the possible implementation of the mechanism at the microscale. The sensing approach relies on a mechanical compliant mechanism that amplifies the thermal expansion of a structure. A testing platform equipped with an IR thermometer, thermocouple, a power supply, and laser distance sensors, is implemented to demonstrate the operability of the proposed sensing mechanism. A numerical model of the sensor is developed using the FE software Ansys. The numerical results show a good agreement with their experimental counterparts at the macro scale. The model is then used to numerically investigate several configurations, namely single, double, triple and quadruple compliant mechanisms. The amplification factor is found the highest when using the double compliant mechanism. A temperature sensitivity of 28.5 μm/°C is achieved for this compliant mechanism. The numerical analysis also demonstrated that the performance obtained at the macro scale, can be conserved for microscale devices. However, buckling of some elements is observed for the microscale system which degrades the performance of the sensor when subjected to relatively large displacements. The microscale FEM model shows the possible prevention of buckling issues by slightly modifying the geometry of the compliant mechanisms. The present study is expected to provide baseline and guidance for the implementation of the sensing approach for MEMS devices.