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Impact of COVID-19 on the Ophthalmology Residency Home-Institution Match Rate
Authors: Swan Robert T. , Syed Misha F. , Crowder Kimberly W. , Lee Andrew G. 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the ophthalmology residency match results to determine changes in the rate of home-institution matches during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Methods Aggregate deidentified summary match result data from 2017 to 2022 was obtained from the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology and the San Francisco (SF) Match. A chi-squared test was performed to determine if the rate of candidate matching to the home residency program in ophthalmology was higher in the post-COVID-19 compared with pre-COVID-19 match years. A literature review using PubMed was performed of other medical subspecialty match rates to home institution during the same study period.
Results A chi-squared test for difference in proportions confirmed a significantly higher chance of matching to the home program for ophthalmology in the post-COVID-19, SF Match year of 2021 to 2022 compared with 2017 to 2020 (p = 0.001). Other medical specialties including otolaryngology, plastic surgery, and dermatology also showed similar increased home institution residency match rates during the same time period. Although neurosurgery and urology also had increased trend rates for home institution match rates, these results did not reach statistical significance.
Conclusions The ophthalmology home-institution residency SF Match rate was significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic year 2021 to 22. This mirrors a trend reported in other specialties including the otolaryngology, dermatology, and plastic surgery in the 2021 match. Additional study will be required to identify factors leading to this observation.
Perioperative Clinical Features of Mediastinal Parathyroid Adenoma: A Case Series
Authors: Wang Fuqiang , Zhang Hanlu , Qiu Guanghao , Wang Yun 
Published: July 2022

AbstractRare ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenoma can result in persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism. In this article, we summarized the perioperative outcomes of six patients with mediastinal parathyroid adenoma. All patients underwent minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Abnormal accumulation of sestamibi was observed in four of five patients for preoperative localization of adenoma. Postoperatively, the blood calcium dropped quickly. In addition, we found adenoma function was negatively related to adenoma volume in these patients. In conclusion, although MIS is feasible for parathyroid adenoma, blood calcium should be monitored in a timely manner to avoid hypocalcemia postoperatively. In addition, sestamibi might be a potential pitfall when locating parathyroid adenoma.
The German Cardiosurgery Atrial Fibrillation Registry: 1-Year Follow-up Outcomes
Authors: Wehbe Mahmoud , Albert Marc , Lewalter Thorsten , Ouarrak Taoufik , Senges Jochen , Hanke Thorsten , Doll Nicolas 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Objectives This study of German Cardiosurgery Atrial Fibrillation (CASE-AF) registry aims to describe the 1-year outcomes of patients undergoing ablative procedures for atrial fibrillation (AF) in a cardiosurgical setting.
Methods Between January 2017 and April 2020, 17 German cardiosurgical units enrolled 1,000 consecutive patients undergoing concomitant or stand-alone ablation for AF. In-hospital and 1-year follow-up data were collected on web-based electronic case report forms. The protocol mandated telephone-based follow-up contact after 1 year.
Results At 1-year follow-up (median, 14.5 months [12.6–18.2 months]), significant improvement (p < 0.0001) in baseline modified European Heart Rhythm Association Class I was reported in both concomitant and stand-alone patients. Follow-up examinations were completed in 97.9% of cases, and a sinus rhythm was reported in 60.2 and 63.6% of stand-alone and concomitant patients, respectively. Statistically significant factors determining late recurrence were female gender (p = 0.013), preoperative persistent AF (p < 0.0001), and presence of cardiac implantable electronic device (p = 0.011). All-cause mortality at 1 year was 1% (n = 1) in stand-alone patients and 6.7% (n = 58) in concomitant patients.
Conclusion Surgical ablation of AF is safe and provides satisfactory results at short-term follow-up, with significant improvement in patient symptoms. Adequate cardiac rhythm monitoring should be prioritized for higher quality data acquisition.
Atrial Fibrillation after Coronary Bypass Surgery? Is Epicardial Fat a Risk Factor?
Authors: Yalçınkaya Adnan , Fidan Nurdan , Sarı Engin , Özyalçın Sertan , Diken Adem İlkay 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Backgrounds Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is one of the most common complication of cardiac surgery. Epicardial fat tissue may play a role in the development of atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim of this study was to evaluate relationship between epicardial fat volume (EFV) and the appearance of new-onset AF in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) with normal echocardiographic functions.
Methods Between January 2017 and June 2020, 281 coronary artery disease patients undergone isolated CABG surgery with normal echocardiographic functions were included in the study. Patient characteristics, medical history, and perioperative variables were retrospectively collected. Patients with AF predisposition factors were excluded.
Results Sixty-seven patients (23.8%) developed postoperatively AF during hospital stay. In univariate analysis, patients with postoperative AF were older compared with sinus rhythm patients (60.78 ± 9.03 vs. 65.46 ± 9.22, p = 0.001). There are no statistically significant differences between groups and EFV compared (107.78 ± 41.04 vs. 106.66 ± 34.98 p = 0.84). Large left atrial diameter, female patient, cardiopulmonary bypass and longer cross-clamp time showed correlation between POAF without statistical significance.
Conclusion Aging is the only associated factor with AF in this study. There was no EFV difference between POAF and non-AF groups in patients undergoing isolated CABG with normal echocardiographic functions.
A Review of the Nature and Development of Humor Appreciation and Considerations for Teaching Humor to Autistic Persons
Authors: Hutchins Tiffany L. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThe development of humor is complex and heterogeneous within and across neurotypical and neurodivergent groups. Some autistics develop differences (not deficits) in humor appreciation, whereas others report difficulties “getting the joke” and identify this as in need of support. This is important because humor appreciation and comprehension are linked to psychological well-being and social success. This article describes the therapeutic potential for teaching humor comprehension to autistic persons and the benefit of broader education efforts to forge an understanding of the value of “different senses of humor.” The nature and development of humor comprehension in neurotypical development and autism are reviewed. Considerations for whether and how to teach humor comprehension are offered that maximize goodness-of-fit, prioritize autistic autonomy, and promote the sharing and appreciation of different kinds of “funny.”
Outcomes of Pediatric Drowning in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Aures Rebecca K. , Rosenthal Jennifer , Chandler Ashley , Raybould Toby , Flaherty Michael R. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractDrowning remains a leading cause of death in children. Knowledge of outcomes of these patients who survive drowning but require critical care is lacking. We aim to study the current mortality rate, describe interventions and associated diagnoses, and examine factors related to risk of death in drowning victims admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). We conducted a retrospective multicenter cohort study utilizing data from the Virtual Pediatric Systems Database in 143 PICUs between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2019. Patients between 0 and 18 years of age admitted to a PICU with a diagnosis of drowning were included. The primary outcome was death prior to hospital discharge. Predictors included demographics, critical care interventions, and associated diagnoses. Odds ratios were calculated using multivariate logistic regression. There were 4,855 patients admitted with drowning across the study period. The overall PICU mortality rate in this cohort was 18.7%. Factors associated with an increased odds of death included being transported from an outside hospital, mechanical ventilation, central line placement, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. In 2,479 patients requiring mechanical ventilation, 63 were treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation which was not associated with mortality. This data provide updated insight into pediatric drowning victims requiring critical care and their prognosis, as it relates to the interventions they receive. Overall PICU mortality rates for drowning are higher than overall PICU mortality and mortality from other causes of injury. These findings have implications for the care of drowned children in ICU environments and in continued preventive efforts.
Potential Mechanisms of Yanghe Decoction in the Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Arteriosclerosis Obliterans Based on Network Pharmacology
Authors: Zhai Yiran , Jiang Shiqing , Li Binyi , Miao Lili , Wang Jie , Li Shanshan 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Objective The objective of this study was to investigate potential mechanisms of Yanghe Decoction (

, YHD) in treating soft tissue sarcoma (STS) and arteriosclerosis obliterans (ASO) based on the use of network pharmacology.
Methods Candidate compounds and potential targets were identified through the TCM Systems Pharmacology database and a comprehensive literature search. Related targets of STS and ASO were collected in the GeneCards database, DisGeNET database, and Drugbank database. Furthermore, The STRING 11.0 database was used to determine protein–protein interaction (PPI) networks; common targets were obtained and imported into Cytoscape 3.7.2. Then, a PPI network comprising common targets was drawn, and network topology analysis was performed to screen for key shared targets. Gene ontology functional enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis of key shared targets were performed by using Metascape software. Subsequently, a compound–target–pathway network was constructed via Cytoscape 3.7.2.
Results The following signaling pathways were found to be associated with the mechanisms of YHD in treating STS and ASO: AGE-RAGE signaling pathway, IL-17 signaling pathway; HIF-1 signaling pathway, TNF signaling pathway, interactions between cytokines and cytokine receptors, Th17 cell differentiation, and NOD-like receptor signaling pathway. Among the compounds and targets involved in these pathways, quercetin, luteolin, and kaempferol were found to be core compounds, and TNF, IL-6, and MAPK1 were found to be core targets.
Conclusion Taken together, our findings elucidated that potential mechanisms of YHD in treating STS and ASO involved cellular proliferation/differentiation, angiogenesis, inflammation, immune responses, oxidative stress, and other related signaling pathways.
COVID-19 Effects on Public Finance and SDG Priorities in Developing Countries: Comparative Evidence from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Authors: Colombage Sisira R. N. , Barua Suborna , Nanayakkara Madurika , Colombage Udari N. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented global health crisis, rapidly transferred into a global economic and social crisis. The pandemic has threatened the world’s commitment to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 as governments in developing countries have shifted their priorities from attaining SDGs, to providing urgent financial needs to save lives and prevent recession in hopes for a rapid economic recovery. The rerouting of public funding priorities has undermined the progress and achievement of SDGs. We employed a mixed-method and carried out a comparative study using pre- and post-public financial data of two developing countries in South Asia; Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. A threefold analysis was conducted to investigate the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in two countries, the impact of the pandemic on external and internal public finance and the effect of the pandemic in shifting the policy priorities from SDGs to economic survival. This study found that both countries are highly vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic and are suffering from the lack of financing from external sources through the private sector as well as an increasing foreign debt. There is mounting pressure on the fiscal balance in both countries.
The Supreme Court, the President, and Congress
Authors: Collins Paul M. , Eshbaugh-Soha Matthew 
Published: July 2022

AbstractPresidents may react to Supreme Court decisions by supporting or opposing them in their public rhetoric and by calling on Congress to take action to alter or implement the Court’s decisions. We investigate this unique form of lawmaking using an original database of presidential calls to Congress and congressional reactions. We find that presidents call for congressional action to pursue their policy goals and enhance the power of the presidency; we also find that Congress reacts when it is asked to do so by both the Court and the president, as well as when presidents support the implementation of the Court’s decisions.
Numerical investigation on transient arc characteristics and anode surface temperature considering the electrode movement
Authors: Yang Ze , Wang Lijun , Zhang Zhefeng , Chen Jieli , Gortschakow Sergey 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
This work investigates the transient anode temperature and plasma parameters considering the electrode movement and the arc expansion. A transient self-consistent model is established using the dynamic mesh approach. Two cases with different maximum arc currents, representing various anode activity, have been studied. The simulations predict significant changes in spatial distribution of species densities, electron temperature and anode surface temperature in case with the anode spot formation. Furthermore, the influence of opening velocity on the plasma parameters has been studied numerically. The model was validated by comparison with experimental data for anode surface temperature as well as spectrally filtered arc images. Results of this comparison are presented and discussed.
Synergistic effect of Si concentration and distribution on ferroelectric properties optimization of Si:HfO2 ferroelectric thin films
Authors: Shao Yanping , Yang Wanting , Wang Yuanyao , Deng Yuhui , Liao Ningtao , Zhu Bingyan , Lin Xin , Jiang Limei , Jiang Jie , Yang Qiong , Zhong Xiangli 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
In this paper, a phase-field model of Si-doped hafnium oxide-based ferroelectric thin films is established. And then, the synergistic effect of Si concentration and distribution on ferroelectric properties optimization of Si:HfO2 ferroelectric thin films is studied with the proposed model. It is found that no matter how Si dopant is distributed in the film, the volume fraction of the ferroelectric phase in the film increases first and then decreases with the increase of Si concentration. However, compared with the uniform distribution, the layered distribution is more likely to great improve ferrelectric properties. When Si dopant is uniformly distributed in the film, the highest remanent polarization value that the film can obtain via Si concentration modulation is 38.7 μC cm−2, and the corresponding Si concentration is 3.8 cat%, which is consistent with the experimental results. When Si dopant is layered in the film, and the concentration difference between the Si-rich and Si-poor layers is 7.6%, in the Si concentration range of 3.6 cat%–3.8 cat%, the residual polarization of the film reaches 46.4–46.8 μC cm−2, which is 20% higher than that when Si dopant are evenly distributed in the film. The above results show that selecting the Si layered distribution mode and controlling the concentration difference between Si-rich and Si-poor layers in an appropriate range can greatly improve the films’ ferroelectric properties and broaden the Si concentration optimization range of the ferroelectric properties of the films. The result provides further theoretical guidance on using Si doping to adjust the ferroelectric properties of hafnium oxide-based films.
A new test method for evaluating the evaporative cooling efficiency of fabrics using a dynamic sweating hot plate
Authors: Gao Huipu , Shawn Deaton A , Barker Roger 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The lack of direct measures of the ability of a fabric to cool the skin by liquid sweat evaporation is a critical gap in available laboratory tests for evaluating the comfort of active wear clothing materials. This paper describes a novel method designed to evaluate the evaporative cooling performance of fabrics in a protocol that simulates active wear, including sweating and drying periods, in a continuous one-step procedure. It uses a dynamic sweating hot plate to measure the latent heat absorbed by fabrics in sweat evaporation, and in drying after sweat absorption. The efficacy of the method is demonstrated using a selected set of high-wicking polyester and a cotton knit t-shirt material that have different moisture absorption, wicking and drying properties. The cooling efficiency test shows that high-wicking polyester fabrics provide larger evaporative cooling in the sweating phase, where it is more likely to convey cooling benefits to the skin. Cotton fabrics absorb more latent heat in the drying phase, where the cooling effect may contribute to chilling effects. It provides an ideal platform to observe the dynamic relationship between patterns of wicking and liquid moisture spreading in fabrics and the evaporative cooling provided by the test materials. It shows that the location of wicked moisture in the fabric is a critical determinant of potential cooling effects. It also shows that a fabric’s wicking ability is not always an accurate predictor of its cooling efficiency. This new test method has provided a unique tool for directly characterizing the cooling efficiency of clothing materials using a protocol that accurately simulates sweating generation and drying in actual active wear scenarios.
Theoretical study of extremely narrow plasmonic surface lattice resonances observed by MIM nanogratings under normal incidence in asymmetric environments
Authors: Yang Xiuhua , Xia Dunzhu , Li Jinhui 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Nanoarray structures can support plasmonic surface lattice resonances (SLRs) with extremely narrow linewidths and huge electric field enhancement features, which are attractive applications in nanolasers, biochemical sensors, and nonlinear optics. However, current nanoarray structures located in an asymmetric dielectric environment with a refractive index contrast of 1.00/1.52 of the superstrate/substrate excite much poorer SLRs under normal incidence, which largely limits their application range. In this work, we report extremely narrow SLRs supported by one-dimensional metal–insulator–metal nanograting in asymmetric dielectric environments. The simulation results show that an SLRs with linewidth of 3.26 nm and quality factor of 233.2 can be excited under normal incidence. This high-quality SLRs is attributed to the interference formation between the out-of-plane dipole resonance mode and the out-of-plane quadrupole resonance mode. We also show that the resonance wavelength and quality factor can be tuned by changing the structure geometry and period, and we calculate the normal incidence SLRs quality factor to be up to 248 in 1.33/1.52 and 250 in 1.45/1.52. We expect the SLRs of this work to find potential applications in asymmetric dielectric environments.
High-performance Ti-doped ZnS thin film anode for lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Jiang Heng , Zeng Yibo , Zhang Jie , Chen Yanli , Guo Hang , Li Lei , Zhang Ying 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Thin film microbattery is urgently needed to provide a long-term stable on-chip power for various kinds of microdevices or microsystems. Anode is a core component in thin film lithium ion microbattery, however, previous researches mostly focused on metal oxide or Si-based thin film anodes, and the reports of metal sulfide thin film anodes are limited. Herein, we present a new type of Ti-doped ZnS thin film fabricated by radio frequency (RF) magnetron co-sputtering. The Ti doping is designed to enhance the overall electrical conductivity of the ZnS thin film, since the insulation of ZnS is one of the major barriers to deliver its lithium storage performance. As an anode applied in lithium ion battery, the Ti-doped ZnS thin film exhibits good cycling stability up to 500 cycles at a current density of 1.0 A·g−1, and remains a higher specific capacity of 463.1 mAh·g−1 than that of the pure ZnS thin film, showing its better electrochemical reaction reversibility. The rate capability and EIS measurements manifest the more favorable electrochemical reaction kinetics of the Ti-doped ZnS thin film, moreover, the CV tests at various scan rates indicate the improved Li+ diffusion kinetics in the electrode after Ti doping.
An in-plane supercapacitor obtained by facile template method with high performance Mn–Co sulfide-based oxide electrode
Authors: Jiang Subin , Liu Feng , Ji Xiang , Yu Tengfei , Qiao Yi , Yang Baojuan , Gao Meizhen 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Designing in-plane supercapacitors with high electrode materials selectivity is an indispensable approach to improve electrochemical performance. In this work, a facile template method was employed to fabricate in-plane supercapacitors. This template method could select any electrochemical active materials as electrode materials of in-plane supercapacitors. Hence, a high electrochemical performance material Mn–Co LDO-2S with optimized metal-sulfur bonds proportion and abundant sulfur vacancies was employed as electrode material of symmetrical in-plane supercapacitor (SPS). SPS exhibits excellent electrochemical performance finally, and has considerable area energy density 55.0 μWh cm−2 with an area power density of 0.7 mW cm−2. As a result, introducing sulfur atoms and sulfur vacancies are efficient approaches to improve electrode materials’ electrochemical performance, and template method that proposed in this work is a promising approach to widen selectivity of in-plane supercapacitors’ electrode materials.
Boosting photovoltaic performance for Sb2S3 solar cells by ionic liquid-assisted hydrothermal synthesis
Authors: Alarcón-Altamirano Yarimeth Ameyalli , Miranda-Gamboa Ramses Alejandro , Baron-Jaimes Agustin , Ortiz-Soto Karla Arlen , Rincon Marina Elizabeth , Jaramillo-Quintero Oscar Andrés 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Bulk and surface trap-states in the Sb2S3 films are considered one of the crucial energy loss mechanisms for achieving high photovoltaic performance in planar Sb2S3 solar cells. Because ionic liquid additives offer interesting physicochemical properties to control the synthesis of inorganic material, in this work we propose the addition of 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate (BMIMHS) into a Sb2S3 hydrothermal precursor solution as a facile way to fabricate low-defect Sb2S3 solar cells. Lower presence of small particles on the surface, as well as higher crystallinity are demonstrated in the BMIMHS-assisted Sb2S3 films. Moreover, analyses of dark current density-voltage J–V curves, surface photovoltage transient and intensity-modulated photocurrent spectroscopy have suggested that adding BMIMHS results in high-quality Sb2S3 films and a successful defect passivation. Consequently, the best-performing BMIMHS-assisted device exhibits a 15.4% power conversion efficiency enhancement compared to that of control device. These findings show that ionic liquid BMIMHS can effectively be used to obtain high-quality Sb2S3 films with low-defects and improved optoelectronic properties.