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Effects and safety of auricular acupressure on depression and anxiety in isolated COVID-19 patients: A single-blind randomized controlled trial
Authors: Cai Wa , Zhang Kun , Wang Guan-Tao , Li Jin , Wei Xiang-Yu , Ma Wen , Li Ya-Juan , Wang Bo , Shen Wei-Dong 
Published: December 2022

ObjectivePsychological distress such as depression and anxiety resulted from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have attracted increasing attention. The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effects and safety of auricular acupressure on depression and anxiety in isolated COVID-19 patients.Methods68 participants diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia (18–80 years old, SDS ≥ 50, SAS ≥ 45) were recruited and randomly allocated to the auricular acupressure group and the sham auricular acupressure group by a computer-generated random number sequence from 9th June to 30th June 2022. The group allocation was only blinded to the participants. Those in the auricular acupressure group were attached magnetic beads against 4 auricular points Shenmen, Subcortex, Liver and Endocrine, while sham group used four irrelevant auricular points. Outcomes were measured by Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SAS) before and after treatment in both groups through electronic questionnaire in mobile phones.ResultsAfter treatment, statistically significant differences were found in scores of SAS in both groups (P &lt; 0.001 in auricular acupressure group; P = 0.003 in sham group), and SDS scores reduced significantly in the auricular acupressure group (P = 0.002). Significant reduced SAS and SDS scores were achieved in the auricular acupressure group than that in the sham group (F = 4.008, P = 0.049, MD −7.70 95% CI: −9.00, −6.40, SMD −2.79 95% CI: −3.47, −2.11 in SDS; F = 10.186, P = 0.002, MD −14.00 95% CI: −15.47, −12.53, SMD −4.46 95% CI: −5.37, −3.56 in SAS). No adverse events were found in either group during the whole study.ConclusionAuricular acupressure is an effective and safe treatment for alleviating symptoms of depressive and anxiety in patients with COVID-19.Clinical trial registrationhttps://www.chictr.org.cn//, identifier ChiCTR2200061351.
The association between sedentary behavioral characteristics and poor vision among Chinese children and adolescents
Authors: Li Lin , Liao Jinjin , Fu Hui , Zong Boyi 
Published: December 2022

IntroductionTo understand the features of sedentary behavior of Chinese children and adolescents and its relationship with poor visual acuity, a self-administered “Questionnaire on Sedentary Behavior of Children and Adolescents” was used to survey 4,203 students in grades 4–12 in six administrative regions of China.Results(1) The average time spent in sedentary behaviors (SB) of Chinese children and adolescents was about 8.1 h per day, of which the academic sedentary time was the longest, accounting for 79.2% of total sedentary time. The total time spent on SB and the time spent on studying SB were more in the upper grades and less in screen SB and cultural leisure SB, respectively. There were significant sex differences in total SB time (p &lt; 0.05) and weekend sedentary behaviors time (SB-WD) (p &lt; 0.01) among Chinese children and adolescents, with girls being more likely to be higher than boys. There were also significant differences in sedentary time across different regions (p &lt; 0.05), and the longest total sedentary time in East China. (2) Reduction parents' sedentary time and limitation of sedentary behaviors and the use of electronics among children and adolescents can effectively reduce sedentary time among Chinese children and adolescents. (3) Sedentary time was significantly higher in children and adolescents with poor vision than in those with normal vision (p &lt; 0.01), and study SB and screen SB were important independent factors affecting vision. (4) Timing of breaks in SB can play a positive role in promoting vision health.ConclusionThere were significant grade, sex, and regional differences in the SB of Chinese children and adolescents, and sedentary time was strongly related to the prevalence of poor vision detection rate.
Improving HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis persistence among adolescent girls and young women: Insights from a mixed-methods evaluation of community, hybrid, and facility service delivery models in Namibia
Authors: Barnabee Gena , O’Bryan Gillian , Ndeikemona Lylie , Billah Idel , Silas Lukas , Morgan Karie L. , Shulock Katherine , Mawire Susan , MacLachlan Ellen , Nghipangelwa Josua , Muremi Elizabeth , Ensminger Alison , Forster Norbert , O’Malley Gabrielle 
Published: December 2022

IntroductionDespite the potential for community-based approaches to increase access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), there is limited evidence of whether and how they improve PrEP persistence. We compared PrEP persistence among AGYW receiving services through community and hybrid models in Namibia to facility-based services. We subsequently identify potential mechanisms to explain how and why community and hybrid models achieved (or not) improved persistence to inform further service delivery innovation.MethodsData were collected from PrEP service delivery to AGYW over two-years in Namibia's Khomas Region. We used Kaplan-Meier analysis to estimate survival curves for PrEP persistence beyond three-months after initiation and report the cumulative probability of persistence at one- and three-months. Persistence was defined as any PrEP use within three months after initiation followed by a PrEP refill or previously prescribed supply of at least 30 days at the three-month visit. Interviews were conducted with 28 AGYW and 19 providers and analyzed using a deductive-inductive thematic approach.ResultsFrom October 2017 through September 2019, 372 (18.7%) AGYW received services through a facility model, 302 (15.1%) through a community model, and 1,320 (66.2%) through a hybrid model. PrEP persistence at one- and three-months was 41.2% and 34.9% in the community model and 6.2% and 4.8% in the hybrid model compared to 36.8% and 26.7% in the facility model. Within the community and hybrid models, we identified three potential mechanisms related to PrEP persistence. Individualized service delivery offered convenience and simplicity which enabled AGYW to overcome barriers to obtaining refills but did not work as well for highly mobile AGYW. Consistent interactions and shared experiences fostered social connectedness with providers and with peers, building social networks and support systems for PrEP use. PrEP and HIV-related stigma, however, was widely experienced outside of these networks. Community-to-facility referral for PrEP refill triggered apprehension towards unfamiliar PrEP services and providers in AGYW, which discouraged persistence.ConclusionService delivery approaches that offer convenience and simplicity and foster social connectedness may reduce access barriers and increase social support enabling AGYW to self-manage their PrEP use and achieve improved PrEP persistence.
Sense of Coherence in Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ecuador: Association With Work Engagement, Work Environment and Psychological Distress Factors
Authors: Gómez-Salgado Juan , Arias-Ulloa Cristian Arturo , Ortega-Moreno Mónica , García-Iglesias Juan Jesús , Escobar-Segovia Kenny , Ruiz-Frutos Carlos 
Published: December 2022

Objectives: The aim of this study was to test the association between the sense of coherence, work engagement, and psychological distress in healthcare workers in Ecuador during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: A cross-sectional observational study in a sample of 803 healthcare professionals from all regions of Ecuador between 2 April and 17 May 2020. A self-administered questionnaire was used, which contained sociodemographic and work environment variables, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), and Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13).Results: The mean value of sense of coherence was M = 65.04; SD = 12.74; for work engagement, it was M = 39.36; SD = 10.53; and for psychological distress, M = 4.58; SD = 3.44. There is a positive correlation (p &lt; 0.01) between the sense of coherence and work engagement, and a negative correlation with psychological distress.Conclusion: During the pandemic in Ecuador, healthcare professionals have suffered a major deterioration of their mental health. Sense of coherence has been associated with work engagement and psychological distress. They have perceived a worsening of the quality of care and working conditions compared to those existing before COVID-19.
Seasonality of Photosynthetic Physiology and Leaf Anatomy in Three Different Quercus L. Section Cyclobalanopsis Seedlings of Quercus chungii, Quercus gilva, and Quercus glauca in the Subtropical Region of South China
Authors: Yin Hui-Min , Yang Mo-Hua , Li Peng-Le , Yu Xun-Lin , Xiong Huan , Xu Qian-Yu , Zou Feng-Lan , Chen You , Dai Wei-Hong , Jiang Yin , Li Yue-Lin 
Published: December 2022

The increasing demand for precious timber resources promotes immediate efforts to develop high-valuable hardwood resources in afforestation. However, the lack of valuable tree species seedlings for afforestation and their ecological adaptability must primarily be addressed. To explore a valuable tree species for precious timber resourcing in afforestation, a comparative analysis of the characteristics of photosynthetic physiology and leaf anatomy in three different Quercus L. Section Cyclobalanopsis seedlings of Quercus chungii, Quercus gilva, and Quercus glauca was performed during three growth stages (July, September, and November) in South China. The results showed that there are significant differences in photosynthetic physiological characteristic parameters, chlorophyll content, and leaf anatomical structure among the three seedlings in each growth stage (p < 0.05). The photosynthetic parameters, i.e., Pn, Gs, Tr, WUE and Ci in each tree species all had the same trend of increase from July to September and decrease from September to November, and with a pick point in September during the three stages. The Pn in Q. chungii was higher than that in the other two species in each stage, and the highest Pn with an average value of 8.26 μmol·m−2·s−1 was obtained in September in Q. chungii, which was 13.77% and 20.06% higher than that of in Q. gilva and Q. glauca at the same time, respectively. Significant differences were also detected in the chlorophyll fluorescence of Fo, Fm, Fv/Fm, Y, ETR, qP, and NPQ among three seedlings within each growth stage from July to November (p < 0.05). The thickness of the mature leaf was decreased in order as Q. chungii, Q. glauca, and Q. gilva. From July to September, more notable changes were observed in Q. chungii in September, with a drop of 3.49% in leaf thickness, and a drop of 3.34% and 10.06% in the volume of palisade tissue and sponge tissue, respectively. Consequently, increasing tightness and deducing looseness were observed in Q. chungii. The principal component analysis (PCA) on photosynthesis and leaf anatomy showed that Q. chungii displayed a stronger photosynthetic physiology with a positive coordination on water, air, light, and heat. These findings facilitate the evaluation of ecological adaptability among the three Quercus seedlings and provide compelling evidence for the application of Q. chungii for precious timber resources in afforestation.
Dietary Euterpe oleracea Essential Oil, the Amazon Açaí, as Feed Additive to Amazonian Ornamental Fish, during Post-Larvae Growing Stage: A Preliminary Study
Authors: de Moura Lorena Batista , Cavalcante Jaqueline Gomes , Nascimento Edileno Tiago de Sousa , Silva Isamaira Costa e , Salaro Ana Lúcia , Barbas Luís André Luz , Veras Galileu Crovatto , Campelo Daniel Abreu Vasconcelos 
Published: December 2022

The present study aimed to evaluate the growth performance, batch uniformity, and survival rate of the Amazonian ornamental fish Heros severus and Pterophyllum scalare during the post-larvae growing stage, fed with diets containing levels of Euterpe oleraceae essential oil (EOO) during 30 days. In the first experiment, 160 H. severus post-larvae were distributed in 16 aquariums (1 L), and in the second, 200 P. scalare post-larvae were randomly distributed in 20 aquariums (1 L). The experiments were carried out in a completely randomized design, with four treatments for H. severus (0.0%, 0.50%, 1.00%, and 2.00% of dietary EOO) and five treatments for P. scalare (0.0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 2.0%, and 4.0% of dietary EOO), both with four replications and dietary EOO being included in replacing soybean oil. A quadratic effect (p < 0.01) was observed for the final length, length gain, specific growth rate for length, final weight, weight gain, specific growth rate for weight, and batch uniformity for weight for both fish species. As for ornamental fish larviculture, survival rate and batch uniformity are the most important parameters to be considered. For P. scalare and H. severus post-larvae, the inclusion of dietary EOO was beneficial in up to 2.48% and 0.88%, respectively.
Optimization of Wall Material of Freeze-Dried High-Bioactive Microcapsules with Yellow Onion Rejects Using Simplex Centroid Mixture Design Approach Based on Whey Protein Isolate, Pectin, and Sodium Caseinate as Incorporated Variables
Authors: Azarpazhooh Elham , Sharayei Parvin , Rui Xin , Gharibi-Tehrani Mehranoosh , Ramaswamy Hosahalli S. 
Published: December 2022

For the food sector, onion rejects are an appealing source of value-added byproducts. Bioactive compounds were recovered from yellow onion rejects using a pulse electric field process at 6000 v and 60 pulses. The onion extract was encapsulated with whey protein isolate (WPI), pectin (P), and sodium caseinate (SC) with a mass ratio of 1:5 (extract/wall material, w/w). A Simplex lattice with augmented axial points in the mixture design was applied for the optimization of wall material for the encapsulation of onion reject extract by freeze-drying (FD). The optimal wall materials were 47.6 g/100 g (SC), 10.0 g/100 g (P), and 42.4 g/100 g (WPI), with encapsulation yield (EY) of 85.1%, total phenolic content (TPC) of 48.7 mg gallic acid equivalent/g DW, total flavonoid content (TFC) of 92.0 mg quercetin equivalent/g DW, and DPPH capacity of 76.1%, respectively. The morphological properties of the optimal encapsulate demonstrated spherical particles with a rough surface. At optimal conditions, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the extract (mean diameter of inhibition zone: 18.8 mm) was shown as antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger.
STRUKTUR DAN MEKANISME TATA KELOLAH LEMBAGA KEROHANIAN
Authors: Pasoloran Oktavianus , Pasoloran Oktavianus , Randa Fransiskus 
Published: December 2022

This study discusses the implementation of spiritual institution) in the Conference Area Adventist spritual institutionorganization and the practice of financial reporting of Adventist spritual institutionorganizations in accordance with the principles of good governance. This research is a qualitative research where the primary data is obtained from the results of interviews with the leadership of the Seventh-day Adventist Spritual institutionorganization in the Conference Area. While secondary data is additional data. The results show that first, the mechanism for implementing Spiritual institutionin the Conference Area Adventist Spritual institutionorganization through the Conference Area Executive Committee (EXCOM) as the board of directors, the Finance Committee as the committee that evaluates financial reports and audit results of the congregation and conference area financial statements, internal auditors are carried out by the spritual institutionauditors and the General Conference Auditing Service (GCAS). The results of this study indicate that the Conference Area Adventist spritual institutionorganization has good management governance. Several improvements can be made by establishing a more independent audit committee and optimizing the work of the internal auditors. Second, in general, the practice of financial reporting in the working environment of the spiritual institution in the Conference Area is in accordance with the principles of good governance, namely transparency, accountability, responsibility, independence and fairness. Improvements need to be made to the communication media to the congregations so that financial supervision and management are more efficient, effective, economical, and productive (E3P).
PENGARUH PAPARAN INFORMASI ANEMIA TERHADAP PERILAKU PENCEGAHAN ANEMIA PADA MAHASISWI
Authors: Umriaty Umriaty , Nisa Juhrotun 
Published: December 2022

Latar belakang: Kebutuhan zat besi pada remaja perempuan lebih besar daripada remaja laki-laki. Kebutuhan zat besi pada remaja selain digunakan untuk pertumbuhan, juga untuk mengganti zat besi yang hilang setiap bulan karena menstruasi. Hal ini menyebabkan remaja perempuan rentan mengalami anemia. Tujuan: untuk mengetahui hubungan paparan informasi dan perilaku pencegahan anemia pada mahasiswi di Kota Tegal. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa yang belajar di Universitas yang ada di Kota Tegal dengan teknik pengambilan sample yaitu dengan purvosive sampling. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Juni s/d Juli 2020. Teknik analisa data bivariat menggunakan Chi Square. Hasil: Pada penelitian ini didapatkan 94.3% responden pernah terpapar informasi terkait anemia, 56.6% informasi didapat dari internet, 74.2% memiliki paparan informasi dengan kategori baik. Pengetahuan responden tentang anemia sebagian besar baik 67%. Sebesar 54.6% perilaku responden dalam pencegahan anemia sudah baik. Tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara paparan informasi dengan perilaku pencegahan anemia dengan nilai p sebesar 0.388. Kesimpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara paparan informasi tentang anemia dengan perilaku pencegahan anemia.
Improvement in the reliability of crystalline silicon solar cell interconnection by using Nickel Micro-Plating Bonding (NMPB) technology
Authors: Yu Xinguang , Fu Zhi , Morisako Isamu , Koshiba Keiko , Iizuka Tomonori , Tatsumi Kohei 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
It is popular to research promoting the light conversion efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cell photovoltaic (PV) modules. However, excellent light conversion efficiency does not mean it could maintain initial performance after long-term running. Long-term reliability of interconnection to assemble crystalline silicon solar cells in PV modules is critical to ensure that the device performs continually for up to 20 years. It is reported that most crystalline PV modules fail from corrosion and breakage of the interconnector with the solder joint. As a result, improvement of interconnection technology is highly necessary. Nickel (Ni) Micro-Plating Bonding (NMPB) is an innovative interconnection technology for crystalline silicon solar cells: copper ribbons bonded with lead or lead-free solder are replaced by copper wires bonded with Ni electroplating film. The NMPB interconnection provides key advantages: low temperature (55 °C) process, enhancement of reliability from strain and stress caused by high temperature, and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) mismatch between metal and silicon. Furthermore, the material of NMPB, Ni, possesses excellent corrosion resistance. High reliability was confirmed with about 1.9% degradation of output power for up to 1000 thermal cycling tests and 3.8% for 1000 h of damp heat tests in bare NMPB solar cells, while 64.7% degradation in thermal cycling tests and 23.0% in damp heat tests were confirmed in solder bonding solder cells.
Chirality-selected crystal growth and spin polarization over centimeters of transition metal disilicide crystals
Authors: Kousaka Yusuke , Sayo Taisei , Iwasaki Satoshi , Saki Ryo , Shimada Chiho , Shishido Hiroaki , Togawa Yoshihiko 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
We performed a chirality-controlled crystal growth of transition metal disilicide NbSi2 and TaSi2 by using a laser-diode-heated floating zone (LDFZ) method. The crystal chirality was evaluated in the crystals of centimeters in length by performing single crystal X-ray diffraction as well as probing a spin polarization originating from the chirality-induced spin selectivity (CISS) effect. The crystals of right-handed NbSi2 and of left-handed TaSi2 were obtained in the conventional LDFZ crystal growth, while the left-handed NbSi2 and right-handed TaSi2 crystals were grown by the LDFZ method with the composition-gradient feed rods. The spin polarization via the CISS was observed over centimeters in the NbSi2 single crystals and the sign of the CISS signals was dependent on the chirality of crystals. The correlation between the crystal chirality and CISS signals indicates that the CISS measurements work as a non-destructive method for chirality determination even in centimeter-long specimens.
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF BIOGAS DIGESTATE SLURRIES UNDER VARYING FEEDSTOCKS
Authors: Lusi Spencer Kirawa , Ayub N. Gitau , Michael J. Gatari 
Published: December 2022

Biogas production is increasingly considered a good source of clean energy and Biofertilizers in the form of digestate slurry. This study sought to characterize biogas digester slurries under varying Feedstocks and provide information useful for assessing the potential impact of their usage as organic fertilizer on crop productivity and environment. The study was informed by the need to allow agricultural scientists determine how individual biogas feeds affect the composition of the final digestate and hence the impact the digestates could have. Digestates from human waste, livestock waste, and abattoir waste feedstock were sampled for the study. The pellets from the samples were then analyzed using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluoroscopy (EDXRF) spectroscopy for elemental components. After the requisite statistical analysis, the human waste digestate had the highest concentration values for most elements. In human waste, essential elements were determined at 40600 ± 2000, 19000 ± 1140, 1300 ± 400, 200 ± 30, 900 ± 260 ppm for Ca, Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu respectively, as compared to Ca (26400 ± 1400), Fe (9500 ± 440), Mn (820 ± 190), Zn (180 ± 40), Cu (360 ± 70), in livestock waste. In abattoir waste, the mean content was 49500 ± 4100 for Ca, 15220 ± 1350 for Fe, 1090 ± 90 for Mn, 200 ± 50 for Zn and 140 ± 50 for Cu. Potentially toxic elements Hg and Cd were determined below detection limits, while Pb concentrations were highest in human waste at 20.81 ppm. The high amounts are associated with the micro industrial activities in Kibera. Therefore, human wastes digestates might be the best nutrient supplement but is the most probable threat to environment. Indeed, an unchecked Bioaccumulation of the other elements might be counterproductive as well. For agronomists, crops need matching with digestates from which they would benefit the most, given unique crop requirements.