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Using the Behaviour Change Wheel to shape the ‘Baby Buddy Champions’ intervention for re-framing antenatal education in Cyprus
Authors: Middleton Nicos , Hadjigeorgiou Eleni , Kolokotroni Ourania , Christodoulides Veronika , Koliandri Ioanna , Nicolaou Christiana , Papadopoulou Maria , Kouta Christiana , Karanikola Maria , Baum Alison , Team Baby Buddy Forward Core 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Background
Τhe Baby Buddy Cyprus webapp was co-created with parents and health professionals within a Participatory Action Research framework. Baby Buddy can support the educational role of mother-child healthcare providers (HP); however, antenatal education (AE) may be currently perceived as a formal activity within the physical space of the antenatal class. We aimed to gain an understanding of influences on midwives engaging in an educational role during routine appointments and propose, on the basis of the ‘behaviour diagnosis’, a potential intervention using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) framework.
Methods
This is a formative research study guided by the COM-B model and related Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Complimentary methods were used to collect information from in-training and registered midwives: focus group (N = 11), questionnaire survey (N = 24) and Nominal Group Technique during workshops (N = 40). Deductive content analysis of qualitative data and quantitative survey analysis, tapping on 6 COM-B and 14 TDF domains, guided the design of a multicomponent intervention.
Results
AE is viewed as a core function of the professional role, yet neither supported nor prioritized by current practices. Problematic areas relate to organizational context, such as weak interprofessional collaboration and lack of policy, protocols and resources. In addition, medicalization of birth and related socio-cultural norms, pertaining to users and providers, are sustaining alienation of the midwife and conditions of power dynamics. AE was perceived as a means to enhance the autonomy of the profession but there are might be issues with procedural knowledge and the need for skill development was identified. Several intervention functions were identified as promising, however cognitive re-framing through strategic communication and modelling may also be needed both in terms of providing “credible models” for the role itself as well as re-framing AE through the concept of “making every contact count”.
Conclusions
AE is currently perceived to be a ‘bad fit’ with routine practice. The study proposed an intervention to enhance midwives’ educational role and professional identity, while embedding Baby Buddy in clinical practice to facilitate the process. In addition to designing a theory-driven research-informed potential intervention, the process functioned as a participatory learning experience through collective reflection.
Evaluating the reliability of emergency control equipment based on the Weibull distribution
Authors: ZHANG Jiayong , GUO Liwen , SU Peiyang , JIA Jia 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
The safety and emergency control equipment in mines often lack effective monitoring. Based on the three-parameter Weibull distribution function, combined with the principle of accelerated life tests, this study analyzes the equipment service life characteristics of the power cylinder and pneumatic solenoid valve found in mine safety systems. Experimental test data are obtained and the service life characteristics are determined with respect to time, temperature, humidity, and dust concentration through a modified three-parameter Weibull distribution function. A display interface for monitoring the equipment data and reliability results is established using Matlab, and the reliability of emergency control equipment is evaluated. The results show that the proposed reliability evaluation system overcomes the shortcomings of traditional reliability calculation factors such as temperature and humidity, and reduces the calculation error by 14.9%. The proposed approach improves the fitting degree between the reliability function and the actual reliability change curve, and enables real-time reliability evaluations of emergency control equipment.
A proposed integrated manufacturing system of a workshop producing brass accessories in the context of industry 4.0
Authors: Chakroun Ayoub , HANI Yasmina , ELMHAMEDI Abderahmane , MASMOUDI Faouzi 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Industry 4.0 is the basis for the transformation of manufacturing companies into digital enterprises. It promises more flexibility in manufacturing, as well as mass customization, better quality and enhanced productivity. As a result, it empowers companies to meet the challenges of smart manufacturing of increasingly individualized products with shorter time-to-market and improved quality. Smart manufacturing has an important part in Industry 4.0. In fulfillment of a need for empirical exploitation, this contribution aims to characterize and analyze a smart manufacturing process of a company specialized in the production of brass accessories, namely the spherical bushels. Basically, we set up a simulation tool to develop a numerical production platform for Industry 4.0 which efficiently operates and manages the production, procurement: through the Material Requirement Planning (MRP, Master Production Program) method, the logistics warehouse and the Cyber-Physical Production System (CPPS). The findings have been optimized by a new redesigned approach of MRP 2: it is the load-capacity adjustment for the manufacturing planning of a smart workshop and Industry 4.0. Indeed, it is a process of setting up an integrated manufacturing system, which has allowed us to reduce the assembly time of the spherical bushels and to control the production and the assembling process. It allows us to increase the equipment utilization rate by comparing it with the company's equipment before the switch to smart manufacturing. In addition, the optimized results show that the proposed model can significantly increase the production efficiency and practical application in Industry 4.0. To the best of our knowledge, this is a first work addressing the implementation of a simulation platform controlled by a dedicated Cyber-Physical Production System (CPPS) and a Master Production Program. A case study for a company manufacturing brass accessories is presented in this paper. The developed simulation platform present a basis for a future digital twin of the company.
Microwave-assisted synthesis, characterization, photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics, and fluorometric selective sensing activity of g-C3N4 supported CuO composites
Authors: Venkatesh D. , Deepthi G. , Mangatayaru K. Girija , Noorjahan M. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Nowadays, the removal of pollutants and sensing of trivial quantity of heavy metal ions for the prevention of environmental pollution by graphene based materials is attractive research in the field of nanotechnology. Herein, we have designed for the fabrication of a series of g-C3N4/CuO composite by using one-step microwave-assisted synthesis convoyed by the calcinations for the degradation of antibiotic drugs and detection of nano-molar range of toxic heavy metal ions for the development of heterostructured composites. The synthesized g-C3N4/CuO composites were analyzed and characterized by TEM images, powder XRD, FTIR, N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, UV-vis DRS, and photoluminescence techniques to know the structure, phase, surface area, absorption region, bandgap, and size of the composites. From the observation of TEM and XRD measurements, g-C3N4/CuO composites have hexagonal shape with average diameter of the particles is 25 ± 5 nm. The observed band gap values from UV-vis DRS for g-C3N4nanosheets and CuO NPs are 2.64eV and 1.72 eV. The N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm of the synthesized g-C3N4/CuO composite has prodigious specific surface area (32.47 m2/g), which is the evident for superior heterogeneous catalytic applications. Therefore, the synthesized g-C3N4/CuO composites were tested for the heterogeneous photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics such as tetracycline (TC) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) under UV light illumination, it shows as almost complete degradation was observed within 1 hour due to the matching optical band gap and internal charge transfer of excitons with in the heterojunction surface among g-C3N4 and CuO in the composite. Moreover, the enhanced catalytic performance of g-C3N4/CuO composite over the containing the individual components (g-C3N4 and CuO) due to the high surface area and tiny particles of CuO were randomly deposited on the surface of g-C3N4 nanosheets. The catalytic reduction reaction kinetics for the degradation of antibiotics trails as pseudo-first order kinetic equation and reused the catalyst for 5 consecutive cycles without noteworthy loss of catalytic activity. Moreover, the synthesizedg-C3N4/CuO composites were used as a prominent fluorescence sensing probe for the selective detection of toxic heavy metal ions in nano-molar range of concentration and selective sensing of Pb2+ among various metal ions by the fluorometric analysis was observed.
Self-rated health and quality of life among Syrian Refugees in Ireland – data from a cross-sectional study
Authors: Collins Claire , Pericin Ivana , Larkin James , Diaz Esperanza 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Introduction: As a response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria, the Irish government agreed to accept up to 4,000 refugees for resettlement in Ireland in 2016. Prior to their arrival in Ireland, health screening was carried out by the International Organisation for Migration. However, no population-level measurement of the health status or needs takes place in Ireland to inform policy or health services requirements. Methods: Cross-sectional data from a self-completed questionnaire among 194 Syrian Refugees aged 16 years and older resident in reception centres in Ireland in 2017/2018 is reported upon. The questionnaire measured self-reported health including quality of life and all study material were available in English and Arabic. The data was examined applying descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Results: Syrian Refugees in Ireland consist of a relatively young cohort; in this study the majority of participants were younger than 35 years (69.5%). Two-thirds of the respondents reported their overall health status to be good or very good. The most common health condition was found to be headache and the most common medications used were painkillers. Chronic pain was experienced by one quarter of respondents; 27.5% were considered as suffering from anxiety and 10.0% had symptoms compatible with PTSD. A significant relationship was observed between chronic pain and self-rated health, as well as between chronic pain and anxiety. Conclusions: Chronic pain is relatively widespread among these young and otherwise healthy refugees. Psychological distress and trauma are important factors in respondents’ quality of life scores. Chronic pain is associated with one’s mental health – its diagnosis and treatment and providing care in a culturally sensitive manner should be a priority.
Advanced lung cancer inflammation index (ALI) predicts prognosis of male patients with gastric cancer after surgical resection
Authors: Zhang Xin , Wang Danfang , Sun Tuanhe , Li Wenxing , Dang Chengxue 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Introduction: Advanced lung cancer inflammation index (ALI) has been implicated in the prognosis of many types of tumors. But few studies elucidate its role in gastric cancer (GC). Materials and Methods: We consecutively recruited 615 GC patients who underwent radical gastrectomy. Patients were grouped according to ALI status. Risk factors for overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) in overall and sex-stratified cohorts were determined using multivariate cox regression analysis. We also compared survival differences between the two groups after one-to-one propensity score matching (PSM).Results: Patients with low ALI showed larger tumor size, more advanced TNM staging, shorter OS (median: 37 vs 42 months) and DFS (median: 37 vs 42 months) (all P<0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that elevated ALI was independently associated with longer OS and DFS. However, after stratification by sex, low ALI was an independent risk factor for OS (HR: 0.676, 95% CI:0.496-0.922, P=0.013) and DFS (HR: 0.664, 95% CI: 0.494-0.892, P=0.007) in male patients but not in female patients. Our further PSM analysis validated all these findings.Conclusion: Preoperative ALI is an independent prognostic factor for male GC patients undergoing curative gastrectomy.
The Experiences of Teachers and Community Based Health workers in addressing Adolescents Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights problems: A Case of the Community Componenet of the Rise Project
Authors: Chilambe Kunda , Zulu Joseph Mumba , Mulubwa Chama , Chavuma Malizgani Paul 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Background: In 1994, the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) affirmed that Sexual and Reproductive Health and rights (SRH&R) are human rights (UN Zambia/ UNFPA, 2017). The Zambia demographic Health Survey reported that 24.5% of Adolescents especially female under age 15 have had sexual experience at an early age (ZDHS, 2013). Issues to do with coerced sex, early marriage, and sexual abuse remains high among adolescents in Zambia (CSO, 2013/2014). Alongside the mentioned commitment towards addressing SRHR problems, several other public and private organisations have also responded to provide SRHR services as strategy aforementioned SRHR challenges. Hence, the Rise intervention that was aimed at addressing SRHR problems adolescents faced in different areas of the country. However, despite the intervention some adolescents participating in community component arm of RISE still have experienced SRHR problems, thus the need to explore the roles of teachers and CBHWs in addressing these ASRHR problemsMethodology: Using a narrative inquiry study design, a total of 21 interviews were conducted with the teachers (n=12) and CHBWs (n=9) involved in the implementation and coordination of the RISE interventions from 2016 to 2018. Thematic analysis was used to explore adolescents SRHR challenges that teachers and CBHWs grappled with and how these challenges were addressed.Results: The results reviewed that challenges that were faced by teachers as they carried out their roles included late reporting of sexual abuse cases, community myths about contraceptives, stigmatization associated with traumatic circumstances, shyness among girls to participate and strong customary norms that govern their communities. The vital roles teachers and CBHWs performed were counseling and brokering of relationships for both guardians and the adolescents, creating referrals and follow-ups to affected adolescents and creating adolescents’ safe spaces. Suggested strategies stated that there is significance of engaging adolescents in solution finding and creating safe spaces to discuss adolescents SRHR problems. Conclusion: This study provides significant insight on the important roles the teachers and CBHWs played addressing adolescents SRHR related problems despite the challenges they encountered from the adolescents, parents/guardians and community. Overall, the findings highlight the fact that adolescent engagement in addressing adolescents SRHR problems is key.
Factors Affecting Tax Revenue in Ethiopia: Autoregressive Distributed Lag Approach
Authors: DESTA TAHIR , Reta Mekdelawit , Girma Bizuneh 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Tax revenue is the key source of revenue for governments in both advanced and emerging countries regarding funding public spending. The main goal of this research is to look at the factors affecting tax revenue in Ethiopia from 1996 to 2020 using time series data. The impact of agricultural GDP, service-to-GDP, inflation, corruption, political stability, and tax reformation on the ratio of tax revenue to GDP was investigated in this study. The short-run and long-run associations between the variables were determined using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL). The outcomes of the study reveal that inflation has a positive relationship with tax; however, agriculture GDP had a negative impact on tax revenue in the short run over the study period. Political stability, service-to-GDP, and inflation, on the other hand, have a positive long-run impact on tax collection, whereas corruption has a negative impact. We advise policymakers and governments to combat corruption, promote political stability, broaden tax bases to include more service-oriented businesses, and reduce reliance on agricultural sectors.
Self-assembling SARS-CoV-2 nanoparticle vaccines targeting the S protein induces protective immunity in mice
Authors: Liu Xingjian , Song Haozhi , Jiang Jianmin , Gao Xintao , Yi Yongzhu , Shang Yuting , Li Jialei , Li Dan , Zeng Zhen , Li Yinü , Zhang Zhifang 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
The spike (S), a homotrimer glycoprotein, is the most important antigen target in the research and development of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. There is no doubt that fully simulating the advanced structure of this homotrimer in the subunit vaccine development strategy is the most likely way to improve the immune protective effect of the vaccine. In this study, the preparation strategies of S protein receptor-binding domain (RBD) trimer, S1 region trimer, and ectodomain (ECD) trimer nanoparticles were designed based on ferritin nanoparticle self-assembly technology. The Bombyx mori baculovirus expression system was used to prepare these three nanoparticle vaccines with high expression levels in the silkworm. The immune results of mice show that the nanoparticle vaccine prepared by this strategy can not only induce an immune response by subcutaneous administration but also effective by oral administration. Given the stability of these ferritin-based nanoparticles vaccine, easy-to-use and low-cost oral immunization strategy can make up for the vaccination blind areas caused by the shortage of ultralow-temperature equipment and medical resources in underdeveloped areas. And the oral vaccine is also a very potential candidate to cut off the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in domestic and farmed animals, especially in stray and wild animals.
A case of ancient schwannoma of arm with profuse vascularity.
Authors: UNNITHAN AJAYA KUMAR AYYAPPAN , MOHAN ANJU , K. GEETHA GOPAL 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Case report:A 70-year old female had right arm swelling of 10 years duration, of 5 cm size, and with prominent vessels. She had sphenoid tumor earlier, underwent transnasal decompression and it was diagnosed as ossifying fibroma. Contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging showed a cystic swelling with thick peripheral enhancement, abutting the brachial artery. The differential diagnoses were soft tissue sarcoma , hemangioma, and schwannoma. Excision was done en toto, after cauterising the arterioles around. Histopathology report came as ancient schwannoma. S100 was positive.Discussion:Ancient schwannomas are long standing tumors with degenerative changes such as cystic necrosis, hemorrhage, xanthomatous change, fibrosis, perivascular hyalinization, calcification and nuclear pleomorphism. The currently understood reason for degeneration in ancient schwannoma is the insufficiency of vascular supply during the growth of the tumor. This is a report of an ancient schwannoma of arm with profuse vascularity. The histopathological findings showed congested blood vessels in addition to the features of ancient schwannoma. The patient had ossifying fibroma of sphenoid also, which may be an association.
Changing Box-Cox transformation parameter as an early warning signal for abrupt climate change
Authors: Xie Xiaoqiang , Mei Ying , Gu Bin , He wenping 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
There are some critical thresholds in many complex dynamic systems. When a system approaches its critical threshold, the probability density distribution of the system might be changed. In view of this, we presented a new early warning indicator of an abrupt climate change based on the Box-Cox transformation, namely, the changing Box-Cox transformation parameter. A significant increasing or decreasing trend in the Box-Cox transformation parameter can always be found before the onset of an abrupt change in different folding models. Based on the Greenland paleotemperature data reconstructed through Greenland Ice Sheet Project II, we found that the Box-Cox transformation parameter showed an increasing trend about 5300 years before the onset of Bølling–Allerød warming. The trends of the Box-Cox transformation parameter are statistically significant at a significant level of of α = 0.05 for both artificial abrupt changes and Greenland paleotemperature. Compared with kurtosis coefficient, the Box-Cox transformation parameter can present an effectively early warning in some cases of abrupt change where kurtosis coefficient showed a poor warning performance. In general, the variation magnitude of the Box-Cox transformation parameter are greater than that of kurtosis coefficient, and shows a better warning performance in most of cases. These results indicated that the changing Box-Cox transformation parameter could be a good new indicator for warning upcoming abrupt changes.
Visual functions and vision-related quality of life in Type 2 diabetes patients treated with different hypoglycemic drugs
Authors: Li Xuemin , Ge Yimeng , Chai Sanbao , Wan Yu , Xia Huaqin , Ren Xiaotong , Yuan Hao , Hou Qingyi , Yang Jiarui 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
ObjectivesTo evaluate the visual functions and vision-related quality of life in T2DM patients undergoing different hypoglycemic therapeutics and determine how these different treatments impact on patients’ visual performances as well as the changing pattern of visual performances as T2DM progressed. MethodsWe performed an online survey among 193 T2DM patients. The survey was consisted of three parts, each documenting patients’ demographic feature, severity and therapeutics of T2DM, and patients’ visual functions. The third part was assessed with National Eye Institute Visual Functioning questionnaire-25 (NEI VFQ-25). All data was analyzed by independent t-test, chi-square test and non-linear regression model.ResultsPatients undergoing either oral, injected or combined hypoglycemic therapy demonstrated similar visual performances after demographic features and other related clinical information were matched, except for the oral group had significant higher scores than the other groups in terms of social functioning. When T2DM patients on oral and injected monotherapy were compared, it turned out that oral treatment was associated with higher scores in almost all sub-scales and slower deterioration in visual functions as age grew, diabetic duration lengthened (especially after 15 years) and BCVA worsened. Comparison regarding dual therapy indicated favorable result in those taking two kinds of oral drugs rather than one oral plus one injected in terms of social functioning, color vision and total score, while triple therapy comparisons showed no significant results. When triple and dual oral therapy were compared, we suggested that the former were valid in optimizing visual performances.ConclusionsOral hypoglycemic therapeutics were generally associated with better visual functions, higher vision-related quality of life and slower deterioration of visual performances in T2DM patients while injected therapy-treated T2DM patients were more prone to have gone through more significant visual decline. The disparities in visual performances were more significant in those taking monotherapy and less significant when more hypoglycemic drugs were added, however, the adding on of hypoglycemic drugs were proved to be useful in enhancing visual performances.