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Fuzzy Win-Win: A Novel Approach to Quantify Win-Win Using Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Hassanat Ahmad B. , Altarawneh Ghada A. , Tarawneh Ahmad S. , Carfi David , Almuhaimeed Abdullah 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
The classic win-win has a key flaw in that it cannot offer the parties with right amounts of winning because each party believes they are winners. In reality, one party may win more than the other. This strategy is not limited to a single product or negotiation; it may be applied to a variety of situations in life. We present a novel way to measure the win-win situation in this paper. The proposed method employs Fuzzy logic to create a mathematical model that aids negotiators in quantifying their winning percentages. The model is put to the test on real-life negotiation scenarios such as the Iraqi-Jordanian oil deal, and the iron ore negotiation (2005-2009). The presented model has shown to be a useful tool in practice and can be easily generalized to be utilized in other domains as well.
Exploration of The Impact of The COVID-19 Pandemic on The Mental Health of Home Health Care Workers in Japan: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey
Authors: Hamano Jun , Tachikawa Hirokazu , Takahashi Sho , Ekoyama Saori , Nagaoka Hiroka , Ozone Sachiko , Masumoto Shoichi , Hosoi Takahiro , Arai Tetsuaki 
Published: February 2022

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused home health care workers (home-HCWs) to experience anxiety. Since the mental health of home-HCWs and related factors during the COVID-19 pandemic have not been clarified, we aimed to investigate the status and associated factors of the fear of COVID-19 infection, anxiety, and depression among home-HCWs in Japan. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional web-based anonymous survey of home-HCWs was conducted in August 2021, during the fifth wave of the pandemic in Japan. We surveyed members of facilities that provide home visit services during the COVID-19 pandemic. We measured the Japanese version of the Fear of COVID-19 scale (FCV-19S-J) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HADS) as objective variables, and the Japanese version of the Assessment of Interprofessional Team Collaboration Scale-II (J-AITCS-II) as an explanatory variable. Results: A total of 328 members of 37 facilities responded to the survey, and we ultimately analyzed 311 participants. The most frequent occupation was nurse (32.8%), followed by doctor (24.8%) and medical office staff (18.0%). The mean score of the FCV-19S-J was 16.5 ± 5.0 (7.0 – 31.0), and the prevalences of definitive anxiety and depression were 7.4% and 15.7%, respectively. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that the J-AITCS-II teamwork subscale was significantly negatively associated with FCV-19S-J, HADS-anxiety, and HADS-depression (β=-0.171, p= 0.004; β=-0.151, p=0.012; β=-0.225, p<0.001). Medical office staff showed significant positive associations with FCV-19S-J and HADS-depression (β=0.219, p= 0.005; β=0.201, p=0.009), and medical social workers with HADS-anxiety and HADS-depression (β=-0.166, p= 0.011; β=-0.214, p<0.001) compared to doctors. The unmet support need for expert lectures on COVID-19 was significantly positively associated with FCV-19S-J (β=0.131, p= 0.048), and the unmet support need for support systems for psychological stress and emotional exhaustion was significantly positively associated with HADS-anxiety (β=0.141, p= 0.022). Conclusions: Recognizing that different occupations experience different mental health issues, providing learning opportunities about COVID-19 and expert psychological support, and building good teamwork are important for maintaining the mental health of home-HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Active Ageing Profiles among Older Adults in Spain: A Multivariate Analysis Based on SHARE study
Authors: Rojo-Pérez Fermina , Rodríguez-Rodríguez Vicente , Molina-Martínez María Ángeles , Fernández-Mayoralas Gloria , Sánchez-González Diego , Rojo-Abuín José Manuel , Ayala Alba , Rodríguez-Blázquez Carmen , Calderón-Larrañaga Amaia , Ribeiro Oscar , Forjaz Maria João 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Background. Following the active ageing model based on the Health, Lifelong Learning, Participation and Security pillars, this research has a twofold objective: i) to classify older adults according to active ageing profiles, taking into account the four pillars, and ii) to ascertain the relationship between the profiles and personal and contextual factors, as well as well-being and quality of life in old age.Methods. A study sample of 5,566 Spanish older adults who participated in wave 6 of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) was included. Data were analysed in different steps applying several statistical analysis (Principal Components; Cluster; Discriminant; Multiple Correspondence; bivariate analysis with Pearson chi-square and ANOVA).Results. Five older adult profiles were obtained (I: with moderate activity; II: quasi-dependents; III: with active ageing-limiting conditions; IV: with diverse and balanced activity; V: with excellent active ageing conditions). The first three profiles were characterised by subjects with a high average age, low educational level, who were retired or housewives, and who perceived a moderate level of loneliness, satisfaction with the social network and quality of life, as well as having a larger family network, but living in small households or alone. In contrast, the latter two profiles showed better personal and contextual conditions, well-being and quality of life.Discussion and Conclusions. The multidimensional approach to active ageing followed in this article has revealed the presence of several older adult profiles, which are confined to groups with better or worse active ageing conditions. In this context, if ageing is a process that reflects the previous way of life, intervention priorities will have to consider actions that promote better conditions during the life cycle.
Prediction Model of Urosepsis in Patients after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Pre- and Postoperative White Blood Cell Ratio to Predict Urosepsis Progresses to Septic Shock
Authors: hao xiaodong , Wang Xiaowei , Wei Hongliang , Ding Hao , Zheng Shuo , Wang Lei , Li Zhong , Yin Haijun 
Published: February 2022

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Background To study the predictors of urosepsis in patients after percutaneous nephrolithotomy and progression of urosepsis to septic shock, and establish the predictive models.Methods A total of 1046 patients were included in the study. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to screen independent risk factors for urosepsis after PCNL and urosepsis progresses to septic shock. The normogram prediction models was established according to the related independent risk factors. Areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves, calibration plots, and decision curve analysis (DCA) were used to estimate the discrimination, calibration and clinical usefulness of the prediction model, respectively.Results Urosepsis occurred in 86 patients, and 24 of these patients developed septic shock. Multivariate logistic regression analyses showed the independent risk factors for urosepsis after PCNL were diabetes, positive urine nitrite levels, staghorn calculi, HU of hydronephrosis>6.0, AGR<1.705, and hs-CRP/Alb>0.065. The pre- and postoperative WBC ratios were independent risk factors for the progression of urosepsis to septic shock. The AUC value for predicting urosepsis risk was 0.891 and that for predicting septic shock risk was 0.982. The P values of the calibration test in the urosepsis cohort and septic shock cohort were 0.946 and 0.714, respectively. DCA of the model in the urosepsis cohort and septic shock cohort showed threshold probabilities of 10–90%.ConclusionThe individualized nomogram prediction models can help improve the early identification of patients who are at higher risk of developing urosepsis after PCNL and progression of urosepsis to septic shock, to avoid further damage.
Modeling clinical and non-clinical determinants of intrapartum stillbirths in singletons in six public hospitals in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana: a case-control study
Authors: Vanotoo Linda , Dwomoh Duah , Laar Amos , Kotoh Agnes , Adanu Richard 
Published: February 2022

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The Greater Accra Region (GAR) of Ghana records 2000 stillbirths annually and 40 % of them occur intrapartum. An understanding of the contributing factors will facilitate the development of preventive strategies to reduce the huge numbers of intrapartum stillbirths. This study identified determinants of intrapartum stillbirths in GAR. A retrospective 1:2 unmatched case-control study was conducted in six public hospitals in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. A multivariable ordinary logistic regression model used to quantify the effect of exposures on intrapartum stillbirth. The area under the receiver operating characteristics curve and the Brier scores were used to screen potential risk factors and assess the predictive performance of the regression models. The following maternal factors increased the odds of intrapartum stillbirths: pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) [adjusted Odds Ratio; aOR=3.72, 95% CI:1.71-8.10, p<0.001]; antepartum haemorrhage (APH) [aOR=3.28, 95% CI: 1.33-8.10, p<0.05] and premature rupture of membranes (PROM) [aOR=3.36, 95% CI: 1.20-9.40, p<0.05]. Improved management of PIH, APH, PROM, and preterm delivery will reduce intrapartum stillbirth. Hospitals should improve on the quality of monitoring women during labor. Auditing of intrapartum stillbirths should be mandatory for all hospitals and Ghana Health Service (GHS) should include fetal autopsy in stillbirth auditing to identify other causes of fetal deaths. Interventions to reduce intrapartum stillbirth must combine maternal, fetal, and service delivery factors to make them effective.
Mid- and Long-Term Outcomes of Totally Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer. Prospective Study
Authors: Olmo Juan Carlos Martín del , López Juan Ramón Gómez , Mestanza Cristina López , Cutoli Pilar Concejo , Esteban María Luz Martín 
Published: February 2022

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Purpose. The laparoscopic approach for gastric carcinoma (GC) is being increasingly implemented. surgeons. Although recent evidence suggests that this surgical approach is associated with improvements in short-term outcomes, mid- and long-term outcomes have not been well studied. This study aimed to evaluate the mid- and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) with D1-D2 lymph node dissection for all stages of GC.Methods. A prospective study of GC treated by laparoscopic approach between January 2004 and December 2019 was performed. The demographics, perioperative data, operation details, length of hospital stay, morbid­ity, mortality and pathologic and oncological outcomes were analyzed.Results. A total of 70 patients met the inclusion criteria. The median age was 73 years old. Subtotal gastrectomy was performed in 52 cases (74.3%), and total gastrectomy was performed in 18 cases (25.7%). The median operative time was 270 minutes. The median postoperative stay was 10 days. Morbidity was 35.7%, with a mortality of 7.1%. The disease-free survival (DFS) was 61.2% at three years and 52.3% at five years.Conclusions: LG is a feasible and secure surgical procedure for GC with good mid- and long-term results. Advanced age should not be considered a contraindication for LG.
Identification of Potential Core Genes and Promising Compounds in STEMI Using Bioinformatics Analysis
Authors: Ding Hong , Liu Shu , Zhu Zi-Wei , Wang Yu-Qin , Li Dan , Zhang Xiao-Wei 
Published: February 2022

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PurposeThe objective of this research was to reveal the fundamental molecular processes and determine the critical pathways and genes for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction by performing bioinformatics analysis.MethodsThe Gene Expression Omnibus Gene (GEO) database was utilized to acquire the microarray data for GSE60993 and GSE61144. The R package limma was employed for the purpose of identifying differentially expressed genes (DEGs). The DAVID database was retrieved to conduct enrichment analyses for both gene ontology (GO) and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway. STRING was employed to construct a DEG-related protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, which was then visualized in Cytoscape. The modules belonging to the PPI network were analyzed using MCODE. With the aid of Connectivity Map (CMap), we determined potential medications according to the genes that had previously been identified.ResultsA total of 201 downmodulated and 43 upmodulated genes were discovered. The findings from GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses demonstrated a significant correlation between the DEGs and immunological responses, inflammatory responses, and pathways such as cytokine-cytokine receptor interface and Hematopoietic cell lineage. MMP9, PGLYRP1, CAMP, FOLR3, ORM1, QPCT, LRG1, ARG1, CDA and S100A12 were determined as the hub genes in the PPI network according to their extent of connectivity. The hub genes that were identified together with their corresponding transcriptional factors included ELF-1, PAX, PEA3, Pu.1, ZF5, EGR-3, Dp-1, FOXP3, etc.Conclusions The microarray data and bioinformatics analyses conducted in the present research offer a viable option for identifying critical pathways and genes correlated with STEMI.
Sevoflurane concentration for cannulation in developmental disabilities
Authors: Kunihiro Naou , Tsukamoto Masanori , Taura Shiori , Hitosugi Takashi , Yokoyama Takeshi 
Published: February 2022

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Objective: The goal of this study was to compare the end-tidal sevoflurane concentration and time for intravenous cannulation at induction of anesthesia using sevoflurane with or without nitrous oxide in healthy children and in those with developmental disabilities. Methods: Normal and developmentally disabled children were anesthetized by inhalation of sevoflurane with nitrous oxide or with nitrous oxide-free oxygen, and intravenous cannulae were introduced. The following parameters were recorded for each patient: age, sex, height, weight, BMI, duration of intravenous cannulation, intertidal concentration of sevoflurane at the completion of intravenous cannulation, and use of nitrous oxide. Two-way ANOVA was used for statistical evaluation of the experimental data. All values were expressed as mean ± standard deviation (SD) or number (n). p-values below 0.001 were considered statistically significant (two-way ANOVA). Results: In healthy children, the end-tidal sevoflurane concentrations at the completion of the intravenous cannulation showed a significant difference between when nitrous oxide was used (4.1 ± 0.8 %) and when nitrous oxide was not used (5.1 ± 1.1 %) (p<0.001). Also, in children with developmental disabilities, the end-tidal sevoflurane concentrations at intravenous cannulation showed a significant difference between when nitrous oxide was used (4.2 ± 0.9 %) and when nitrous oxide was not used (4.9 ± 1.3 %) (p<0.001). However, there was no significant difference in the time required for intravenous cannulation from the start of anesthesia induction in either group. Conclusions：Between the healthy children and the children with developmental disabilities, no significant differences in the end-tidal sevoflurane concentrations at the completion of the intravenous cannulation and the time for the intravenous cannulation from the beginning of anesthetic induction.
Development of the Arabic Health Measures database: A bibliometric analysis of Arabic health related measures
Authors: Albawardi Nada M , Shaikh Quratulain , Alahaideb Wejdan , Alamasi Maryam , Aljasser Doaa , Alrasheed Lama , Alsulaiman Sultanah H , Alghannam Abdullah F 
Published: February 2022

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Objectives To develop an open access database of Arabic health measures intended for use by researchers and health care providers along with a bibliometric analysis of the measures included in the database.Design A search was conducted up to Dec 31, 2021 in Pubmed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Sage, Springer and Elsevier for published articles or abstracts with key words “Arabic” AND “translation”, “adaptation” OR “validation”. Information on the measure and the methodology used in the study were then entered into a database. An open access platform was developed to allow users to search for measures according to their needs. A bibliometric analysis of the articles and measures was then conducted. Results A total of 894 publications met the inclusion criteria. The articles discussed 716 measures that were developed using participants from at least 38 countries. The number of measures for adults was five-fold greater than for children. Mental health was the most frequent construct assessed (11.5%) followed by “function/disability” measures (10.6%). The majority of measures (54%) required five minutes or less to complete. Approximately 17% of the tools were available directly from the article. Saudi Arabia and Lebanon had the greatest number of publications with 217 (23%) and 114 (12%, respectively). The majority of the publications included reporting of the validation and reliability of the instruments (64% and 56%, respectively).ConclusionThere is a paucity of research on the quantity and quality of Arabic health measures. Similar to previous reviews, we found the number of publications on Arabic measures to be limited in comparison to those in English, however it is encouraging that the number of publications appear to be steadily increasing over the past decade. While we found the majority of publications reported on psychometric testing, we are unable to comment on the quality of the methodology used and further investigation into this area is recommended. As the Arabic Health Measures database will facilitate the search for health instruments that have published data on their development, this will increase their visibility and use in research and clinical settings.
Design Of Eco-Friendly Compositions Herbicide/Amphiphilic Adjuvant Based On Optimized Structure - Activity Profile
Authors: Mirgorodskaya Alla , Sharonova Natalia , Kushnazarova Rushana , Rakhmaeva Adelya , Kuznetsov Denis , Terenzhev Dmitriy , Lenina Oxana , Nikitin Eugeny , Petrov Konstantin , Siniashin Kirill , Zakharova Lucia 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
To enhance the effectiveness of commercial herbicide clopyralid carbamate-containing surfactants have been explored as adjuvants. Based on systematic studies of the phytotoxic effect and wetting ability, functionality of surfactant series with different hydrophobicity was attested in terms of seed germination energy, seed germination, length of roots and seedlings of a number of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants (sweet corn, meadow fescue, watercress, dandelion medicinal). In series of tested compounds, N-[2-(butylcarbamoyl)oxy)ethyl]-N,N-dimethylhexadecanammonium bromide (Ur-16 (Bu)) showed the best performance, which is supported by an optimal combination of indicators of physicochemical and biological activities, namely, high solubilizing ability in relation to clopyralid, providing facilitated transport of pesticide molecules into plant cells, with relatively low intrinsic phytotoxicity and high biodegradability. Vegetation experiments demonstrated that the addition of 0.1 %wt. Ur-16 (Bu) to the clopyralid solution leads to an increase in the effectiveness of herbicide action by almost 20%, when treating the crops of a weed plant dandelion medicinal. This result contributes to the optimization of functionality/human toxicity/biodegradability ratio, thereby reducing the side environmental effect.
A Novel Approach to Develop an Animal Model for Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Authors: Shekatkar Madhura , Kheur Supriya , Sanap Avinash , Undale Vaishali , Kharat Avinash , Bhalchim Vrushali , Dubewar Arati , Bhonde Ramesh 
Published: February 2022

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Epidemiological data has proved the association of consumption of areca nut with the causation of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF). OSMF is a chronic inflammatory disease with the potential for malignant transformation from 7% to 13%. The establishment of animal models makes it easier for researchers to focus on the therapeutic applications to combat this disease further. We developed and compared two areca nut extract (ANE) administration methods in male Swiss albino mice to establish OSMF. We used an invasive intra-buccal injection technique and compared it with a non-invasive oral droplet administration method. The duration of induction was around 12 weeks. Histopathological analysis was performed at regular intervals to assess the establishment of the disease. Our study showed that ANE administration through the oral droplet method was superior in all aspects compared to the intra-buccal injection technique. Through daily dosing, OSMF was established within 12 weeks, as evidenced by histopathological analysis. The non-invasive droplet method could simulate the absorption of areca nut seen in humans. The present study focuses on developing a novel droplet method and its comparison with the intrabuccal injection method of ANE administration to develop OSMF features in Swiss albino mice. Our results suggest that the oral droplet method is an efficient and non-invasive method to administer the ANE to develop OSMF. These findings will aid the inefficient development of OSMF animal models for interventional studies, including screening novel drugs in the reversal of the OSMF.
Quality Of End-Of-Life Care In General Practice – A Pre–Post Comparison Of A Two-Tiered Intervention
Authors: Baal Katharina van , Wiese Birgitt , Müller-Mundt Gabriele , Stiel Stephanie , Schneider Nils , Afshar Kambiz 
Published: February 2022

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Background: General practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in the provision of end-of-life care (EoLC). The present study aimed at comparing the quality of GPs’ EoLC before and after an intervention involving a clinical decision aid and a public campaign.Methods: The study was part of the larger interventional study ‘Optimal care at the end of life’ (OPAL) (Innovation Fund, Grant No. 01VSF17028). The intervention lasted 12 months and comprised two components: (1) implementation of the Supportive and Palliative Care Indicators Tool (SPICT-DETM) in general practice and (2) a public campaign in two German counties to inform and connect regional health care providers and stakeholders in EoLC. Participating GPs completed the General Practice End of Life Care Index (GP-EoLC-I) pre- (t0) and post- (t1) intervention. The GP-EoLC-I (25 items, score range: 14–40) is a self-assessment questionnaire that measures the quality of GPs’ EoLC. It includes two subscales: practice organisation and clinical practice. Data were analysed descriptively, and a paired t-test was applied for the pre–post comparison.Results: Forty-five GPs (female: 29%, median age: 57 years) from 33 general practices participated in the intervention and took part in the survey at both times of measurement (t0 and t1). The mean GP-EoLC-I score (t0 = 27.9; t1 = 29.8) increased significantly by 1.9 points between t0 and t1 (t(44) = -3.0; p = 0.005). Scores on the practice organisation subscale (t0 = 6.9; t1 = 7.6) remained almost similar (t(44) = -2.0; p = 0.057), whereas those of the clinical practice subscale (t0 = 21.0; t1 = 22.2) changed significantly between t0 and t1 (t(44) = -2.6; p = 0.011). In particular, items regarding the record of care plans, patients’ preferred place of care at the end of life and patients’ preferred place of death, as well as the routine documentation of impending death, changed positively.Conclusions: GPs’ self-assessed quality of EoLC seemed to improve after a regional intervention that involved both the implementation of the SPICT-DETM in daily practice and a public campaign. In particular, improvement related to the domains of care planning and documentation.Trial registration: The study was registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00015108; 22/01/2019).