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Perioperative outcomes using Lichtenstein-type open hernioplasty versus Nyhus-type preperitoneal hernioplasty in inguinal hernia: a comparative study with 1-year follow-up
Authors: Cabrera-Vargas Luis Felipe , Mendoza-Zuchini Andrés , Aparicio Brandon Steven , Pedraza Mauricio , Sajona-Leguia Walter Antonio , Arias Jhoan Sebastián Robledo , Lozada-Martinez Ivan David , Picón-Jaimes Yelson Alejandro 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Background
Inguinal hernia are the most common defect of the abdominal wall in 75% and their treatment consists of surgical repair. The technique of choice is laparoscopic because of its overall benefits. However, when this is not available, open approaches may be a viable option. Currently the most commonly used open techniques are Lichtenstein and Nyhus. However, there are no long-term studies that have compared outcomes between these two techniques.
Methods
Retrospective comparative study that included patients undergoing open inguinal hernia correction with mesh, using Lichtenstein-type open hernioplasty versus Nyhus-type preperitoneal hernioplasty, in two centers in Bogota, Colombia, during a period of two years. Frequencies and percentages were calculated. A bivariate analysis was performed to compare groups, according to the complications presented between the two techniques.
Results
193 patients were included, of whom 53.36% were men and 58.03% (n = 112) were approached with the Nyhus technique. Non-absorbable suture fixation was performed in 100% of patients. Among the main complications, seroma (5.18%), pain (4.14%), bleeding (2.07%), recurrence (10.88%) and reoperation (0.51%) were observed, of which only recurrence showed a statistically significant difference, being lower in the Nyhus approach (3.57% vs. 20.67%; p < 0.001). No patients died.
Conclusions
Both Nyhus- and Lichtenstein-type hernioplasty techniques were shown to cause a low incidence of postoperative complications with zero mortality, with significantly lower recurrence using the Nyhus technique up to 1 year postoperatively.
External and Internal Dual-controls: Tunable Cavity and Ru-O-Co Bond Bridge Synergistically Accelerate the RuCoCu-MOF/CF Nanorods for Urea- assisted Energy-saving Hydrogen Production
Authors: Wang Yilin , Du Yunmei , Fu Ziqi , Wang Mengmeng , Fu Yunlei , Li Bin , Wang Lei 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Currently, conductive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with the merits of porosity and large specific surface area have prodigious development prospects in the field of electrocatalysis. However, the regulation of the cavity of the hollow MOFs and its research on the performance of urea-assisted water splitting are still challenges. Toward this aim, the hollow RuCoCu-MOF/CF nanorods with tunable cavities are directionally constructed by a self-sacrificial template strategy. Benefiting from the innovative morphological control and the unique Ru-O-Co bond bridge, RuCoCu-MOF/CF has superior performances for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and urea oxidation reaction (UOR). Surprisingly, a record-breaking voltage of 1.402 V drives a current density of 10 mA cm− 2 for urea-assisted overall water splitting under alkaline conditions, greatly promoting the development of energy-efficient hydrogen production technology. This work firstly constructed the MOF-based self-supporting electrode with ultra-high urea-assisted hydrogen production and urea degradation performances via the dual controls of the cavity size and chemical bond bridge. This points out the direction for the development of unique integrated electrodes for both hydrogen production and decontamination.
Synthesis, structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis and computational studies of 2-amino-5-nitropyridine-2,4-dinitrophenol cocrystal
Authors: Sivaraman Shanmugam , Balakrishnan Chellakarungu , Suppuraj Palusamy , Meenakshisundaram Subbiah 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Crystal structure of 2-amino-5-nitropyridine-2,4-dinitrophenol (ANDP) grown by slow evaporation solution growth method was elucidated by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and it belongs to monoclinic system with centrosymmetric space group P21/n. The crystallinity and homogeneity of the material was confirmed by powder X-ray diffraction which agrees well with the simulated pattern with varied intensities. The functional groups present in the molecule are identified by FT-IR analysis and the band gap energy was estimated using diffuse reflectance data by the application of Kubelka-Munk algorithm. The thermal stability of the compound was investigated by carrying out TG-DTA analysis. Theoretical calculations were performed using density functional theory method to derive the dipole moment and hyperpolarizability. High value of first-order molecular hyperpolarizability (β) suggests that it is a potential microlevel NLO candidate.
National biodiversity strategies under-utilise the potential for individual behaviour change
Authors: Rode Julian , Soares Thais Moreno , Colléony Agathe , Turbe Anne , Chadwick Paul , Marselle Melissa 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBiodiversity conservation is increasingly recognized as a main challenge for the sustainability agenda. With humans are at the epicentre of the biodiversity crisis, conserving nature requires changes in individual behaviour. This study reveals gaps regarding the incorporation of behaviour change into national biodiversity policy. A total of 1306 policy actions proposed by ten National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) from all world regions were coded for target actors, target behaviour and responsible agents as well as the policy options, intervention types and behavioural determinants listed in the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) framework. Results show that only 12% of the policy actions specified individual behaviours to be targeted, and only 3% of the policy actions were specific about how interventions and policies could enable behaviour change. Policy actions were aimed mostly at increasing people’s capabilities (i.e., providing information) or providing opportunities (i.e., resources), and rarely addressed the motivation of individuals.
Study on phenotypic evaluation of exportable goat at Organic and Akseker abattoirs in Modjo town of central Ethiopia.
Authors: Alkadir Gebeyehu , Mohammed Hussein , Assefa Dejen 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Background: The Ethiopian livestock sector, which is mainly dominated by indigenous animal genetic resources, contributes significantly to the economy and food security of the country, providing livelihood for 37-87% of the country’s population. Conducting phenotypic characterization is a prerequisite for sustainable utilization, conservation and improvement of a breed through designing appropriate sheep breeding programs.
Methods and materials: Phenotypic evaluations of indigenous goats were conducted in Organic and Akseker Export abattoirs of Modjo district of Eastern Shoa zone of central Ethiopia. A total of 200 goats from both export abattoirs were sampled randomly for phenotypic evaluations.
Result: Length, weight, height, and heart girth of the animal were measured for each goat exported to both abattoirs. The results show that significantly (P<0.05) presence of clear phenotypic variations between and within these indigenous goats exportable to Akseker export abattoirs (Table 2) whereas heart girth significantly (P<0.05) increased by 20.271(CM) the length, weight (KG) and height increases by (0.163 CM), (0.256 KG) and (0.479 CM) respectively. However, there is no evidence showing any association with sex, age, body condition, and age of animals. The examined phenotypic parameters of goats exported to organic export abattoirs were measured and but there is no-showed significant (P-value >0.05) association between and within heart girth, height, and body length of the goats except for the high level of significant variations (P<0.05) between hearth girth on body weights which says when heart girth increases by 7.26 (CM) centimeters, the body weight significantly with P value (0.001) increases by 1.92 (Kg) kilograms as also indicated in Table 3.
Conclusions: To sustainably utilize these goat populations the production constraints should be solved and selective community-based breeding strategies should be designed and implemented.Therefore this study was aimed at improving the community-based breeding strategies of indigenous goats and their phenotypic traits exported to export abattoirs for meat consumption.
Association of Rural Living with COPD-related Hospitalizations and Deaths in US Veterans
Authors: Fortis Spyridon , Gao Yubo , Baldomero Arianne K , Sarrazin Mary Vaughan , Kaboli Peter J 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
It is unclear whether the high burden of COPD in rural areas is related to worse outcomes in patients with COPD or is because the prevalence of COPD is higher in rural areas. We assessed the association of rural living with acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPDs)-related hospitalization and mortality. We retrospectively analyzed Veterans Affairs (VA) and Medicare data of a nationwide cohort of veterans with COPD aged ≥ 65 years with a COPD encounter between 2011 and 2014 that had a follow-up until 2017. Patients were categorized based on residential location into urban, rural, and isolated rural. We used generalized linear and Cox proportional hazards models to assess the association of residential location with AECOPD-related hospitalizations and mortality. Age, sex, race, travel time to the nearest VA hospital, and comorbidity were included as covariates in the models. Of 165,996 patients with COPD, 45,045 (27.1%) experienced at least one AECOPD-related hospitalization over the study period. Rural (relative risk-RR) = 0.93; 95%CI:0.92 to 0.94;p < 0.001) and isolated rural residence (RR = 0.85;95%CI:0.82 to 0.87;p < 0.001) were associated with fewer AECOPD-related hospitalizations relative to urban residence. Travel time to the closet VA hospital was inversely associated with AECOPD-related hospitalizations. Among patients who were alive after discharge for their second AECOPD-related hospitalization, rural residence was associated with increased mortality risk (hazard ratio = 1.06; 95%CI = 1.01 to 1.10;p = 0.011).Rural living is not associated with AECOPD-related hospitalizations, but it is associated with 6% increased risk for death among patients who were alive after discharge following a second AECOPD-related hospitalization.
The constant/variable kinematics adjustment of the crosshead and the mold’s stability management in injection molding
Authors: Zhao Nanyang , Xu Zhongbin , Shan Yan , Zhou Houpan , Huang Xing 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
During the clamping process in an injection-molding machine, the mold’s movement is directly driven by the velocity of the crosshead. The form of the adjustment on the crosshead’s kinematics can influence the final dynamics of the mold, which can contribute to the stability of the clamping duration further. This article is aimed at investigating the kinematics analysis and the stability management strategy of the mold in the early design stage for the clamping mechanism. The two different velocity-controlled forms of the crosshead, constant and variable kinematics adjustments, are applied and compared in the clamping analysis. Three factors of the crosshead, the maximum velocity, the acceleration/deceleration stage adjustment, and the multi acceleration/deceleration process, are validated for the stability control of the mold’s motion in the injection molding process. The results show an extra “fast” process is detected in the constant condition when compared to the variable crosshead’s kinematics adjustment. Furthermore, by the reasonable adjustment of the maximum velocity and two special positions of the crosshead during the acceleration and deceleration stages, the maximum acceleration fluctuation of the mold is decreased by more than 50%, allowing the mold to move more steadily.
Subtle Energy Perception: Pilot Study with a Buddha Relic
Authors: Radin Dean , Wahbeh Helané , Delorme Arnaud , Carpenter Loren , Yount Garret , kyle fady 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Objective: Clairvoyance denotes the purported capacity to perceive events or objects beyond the reach of the six senses. We investigated this ability in a laboratory experiment with four self-identified professional clairvoyants and three laboratory staff who did not consider themselves to possess clairvoyant skills (as controls). Participants were asked to use extrasensory perception to sense a Buddha relic said to emanate “subtle energy.” Before the experiment, the relic was placed inside an opaque container, and the participants were allowed to familiarize themselves with any subtle energies emitted by the relic. They were permitted to hold their hands next to the opaque container but not touch it. For each experimental session, the relic was placed inside an opaque container randomly arranged alongside nine other identical containers. In a series of ten consecutive experimental sessions, participants attempted to detect which container held the relic without touching any of the containers. Sessions were conducted inside an electromagnetically shielded room, and the research staff followed strict blinding procedures.
Results: The number of times that the container that held the Buddha relic was correctly identified was at or below chance for all participants.
2D materials-based photo-memristors with tunable non-volatile responsivities for neuromorphic vision processing
Authors: Hu Weida , Xiao Fu , Li Tangxin , Cai Bin , Panin Gennady , wang jinjin , Jiang Xiaoyong , Xu Hangyu , Dong Yi , Song Bo , Chen Fansheng , Chen Xiaoshuang , Lu Wei , Miao Jinshui 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Conventional artificial-intelligence (AI) machine vision technology, based on the von Neumann architecture, uses separate computing and storage units to process the huge amounts of vision data generated in sensory terminals. The frequent movement of redundant data between sensors, processors and memory, however, results in high-power consumption and latency. A more efficient approach is to shift some tasks of the memory and computational to sensory elements which can perceive and process optical signal simultaneously. Here, we proposed a non-volatile photo-memristor, in which reconfigurable responsivity can be modulated by charge and/or photon flux through it and further stored in the device. The non-volatile photo-memristors consist of simple two-terminal architecture, in which photoexcited carriers and oxygen-related ions are coupled, leading to a displaced and pinched hysteresis of current-voltage characteristics. The non-volatile photo-memristors sets first implemented computationally complete logic for the photoresponse-stateful logic operations, for which the same photo-memristor serves simultaneously as logic gates and memory unit that uses photoresponse instead of light, voltage and memresistance as the physical state variable. Further changing the polarity of photo-memristors demonstrate great potential for in-memory sensing and computing with feature extraction and image recognition for neuromorphic vision processing.
Prediction of the potential Diagnostic Markers of Peripheral Arterial Disease by machine learning and the Correlation with the Ferroptosis and Network of Cancer Gene
Authors: Wang Huan , Zou Lin-Xuan , Wang Xing-Kai , Zhao Tian-Qi , Chen Ying , Zong Jun-Wei , Wang Shouyu 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Background: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a widely and complex disease which also known as arteriosclerosis obliterans(ASO). This disorder causes an increasingly prevalence all around the world. Despite its high prevalence and huge disruptive impact on the social economy globally, a large proportion of patients that suffers from PAD cannot receive early and proper therapy. Even some patients are not diagnosed so clearly that they missed the PAD optimal treatment. However, seldom research on PAD’s early diagnosis was based on bioinformatics assisted by machine learning. And the correlation between PAD, ferroptosis and cancer is still unavailable. The aim at this study is to seek potential diagnostic markers for PAD and the related genes of PAD-ferroptosis and analyze the relationship to malignant tumors.
Methods: We used PAD datasets from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. R software was used to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in PAD. Then we performed functional correlation Bioinformatics analysis such as Gene Ontology(GO) analysis, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis and Network of Cancer Gene (NCG) enrichment analysis. The protein–protein interaction analysis (PPI) network was also built and enriched for DEGs. The hub genes were acquired by Cytoscape software. Hub genes were taken to intersection with ferroptosis related genes for acquiring PAD-ferroptosis related genes. And we selected the key gene from hub genes by using support vector machine-recursive feature elimination (SVM-RFE) and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) logistic regression methods. By the use of R software, we drew the ROC curve to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of PAD.
Results: A total of 176 DEGs, containing 53 up-regulated and 123 down-regulated DEGs, were identified. FBXW7 and YWHAE were turned out to be the PAD-ferroptosis related genes. PAD has a potential correlation with many types of cancer. SMARCA4 and YWHAE can be treated as the diagnostic markers of PAD(AUC＞0.8).
Conclusion: To summarize, SMARCA4 and YWHAE were identified as diagnostic markers of PAD. FBXW7 and YWHAE were selected to be the PAD-ferroptosis related genes. YWHAE may be the crossing gene among PAD, a part of malignant tumors and ferroptosis.
Trial registration: Our reaserch was based on bioinformatic analysis and we obtained the date from Gene Expression Omnibus database.
Neonatal Care Practice and Associated Factors Among Postnatal Mothers Who Have Neonates in Ethiopia, Mixed Study
Authors: Baye Mahlet , Egata Gudina , Yeshanew Fanos , Kebede Natnael 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Introduction

Neonatal care is caring for a newborn during the first 28 days of life from the moment it is born. Ethiopian mini demographic and Health Survey in 2019 revealed that 29 deaths per 1,000 live births with a larger share of (43%) all deaths of under-five mortality. Few studies identified variables associated with neonatal care practices were varied from place to place. However, little is known about the prevalence of neonatal care practice and associated factors in Ethiopia including the study area. This study was aimed to assess the prevalence of neonatal care practice and associated factors among postnatal mothers who have neonates in Kombolcha town, 2021.

Methods

Community-based cross-sectional study supplemented with qualitative inquiry was conducted among 625 postnatal mothers in selected Kebeles of Kombolcha town from March 16 to April 16, 2021. Multistage systematic random sampling technique was used to select study participants for quantitative study. Data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Eighteen participants for qualitative in-depth interview were selected through purposive sampling technique. After checking the completeness of the data, they were entered into Epi-Data version 4.6.0.2 then exported to Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25 for further analyses. Bi-variable and multivariable binary logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with the outcome variable of interest. Odds ratio along with 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated to assess the strength of association. Level of statistical significance was declared at P-value less than 0.05. Qualitative data were transcribed and coded during and after data collection period, then were analyzed manually by using thematic approach.

Results

Out of the total 606 participants, the prevalence of neonatal care practice was [49.7%, 95%CI: (45.72%, 53.68%)]. On multivariable logistic regression model, number of antenatal care visits [AOR = 3.28; 95%CI (1.40, 7.67)], birth interval of current baby [AOR = 2.56; 95%CI (1.06, 6.16)] and knowledge of mothers towards neonatal care practice [AOR = 8.66; 95%CI (4.83, 15.56)] were significantly associated with neonatal care practice.

Conclusion

The prevalence of neonatal care practice was relatively low among postnatal mother in Kombolcha town compared to other literatures. Number of antenatal care visits, birth interval of current baby and knowledge of mothers towards neonatal care practice were found be independent predictors. Therefore, findings of this study suggest the need to encourage spaced births interval, strengthen antenatal care follow-up and improve community awareness on neonatal care practices.
Relatives' experiences of visiting restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first wave: a PREMs study
Authors: TACCHINI-JACQUIER Nadine , MONNAY Sévrine , BONVIN Eric , DUBUIS Julien , VERLOO Henk 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Background:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most countries introduced temporary visiting restrictions on the relatives of acute care hospital patients, whether or not they were infected with SARS-CoV-2. This affected relatives’ psychological and emotional states and how closely they could be involved in their loved one’s hospitalization.
Study Aims:
Investigate relatives’ experiences of visiting restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first wave and of the support offered by Valais Hospital’s healthcare staff.
Method:
Relatives and patients who had been discharged between February 28 and May 13, 2020, were asked to complete a patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) questionnaire, whether or not they had been infected by SARS-CoV-2. Relatives were asked about how visiting restrictions had affected them, their perceptions of the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the quality of communication concerning their loved ones’ health status during their hospitalization, and the information received from healthcare staff. Descriptive and inferential statistics were computed.
Results:
Of 866 PREMs questionnaires returned, 818 were analyzable, and 543 relatives had experienced visiting restrictions to their loved ones: 92 relatives (87%) of COVID-19 patients and 451 relatives (66%) of non-infected patients, with heterogenous effects on their psychological and affective status. Overall, whether or not relatives were subjected to visiting restrictions, they perceived themselves to be well treated, well informed, and that communication with hospital healthcare staff was satisfactory. However, relatives subjected to visiting restrictions reported significantly lower scores on the quality of communication than other relatives. The relatives of patients in gynecology/obstetrics and internal medicine wards were significantly more affected by visiting restrictions than were the relatives of patients in other wards. Numerous relatives subjected to visiting restrictions reported regular communication with their loved ones or with healthcare staff, at least once a day (n = 179), either via videoconferences using FaceTime®, WhatsApp®, Zoom®, or Skype® or via mobile phone text messages.
Discussion
Visiting restrictions affected relatives differently depending on the wards their loved ones were hospitalized in. Healthcare institutions should investigate the utility of visiting restrictions on patients, how they affect relatives, and how to improve personalized patient–relative communications.