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Multidimensional phenotyping of the post‐COVID‐19 syndrome: A Swiss survey study
Authors: Diem Lara , Schwarzwald Anina , Friedli Christoph , Hammer Helly , Gomes‐Fregolente Livia , Warncke Jan , Weber Lea , Kamber Nicole , Chan Andrew , Bassetti Claudio , Salmen Anke , Hoepner Robert 
Published: August 2022

AbstractIntroductionPost‐COVID‐19 syndrome affects approximately 10–25% of people after a COVID‐19 infection, irrespective of initial COVID‐19 severity. The aim of this project was to assess the clinical characteristics, course, and prognosis of post‐COVID‐19 syndrome using a systematic multidimensional approach.Patients and MethodsAn online survey of people with suspected and confirmed COVID‐19 and post‐COVID‐19 syndrome, distributed via Swiss COVID‐19 support groups, social media, and our post‐COVID‐19 consultation, was performed. A total of 8 post‐infectious domains were assessed with 120 questions.Data were collected from October 15 to December 12, 2021, and 309 participants were included. Analysis of clinical phenomenology of post‐COVID‐19 syndrome was performed using comparative statistics.ResultsThe three most prevalent post‐COVID‐19 symptoms in our survey cohort were fatigue (288/309, 93.2%), pain including headache (218/309, 70.6%), and sleep–wake disturbances (mainly insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness, 145/309, 46.9%). Post‐COVID‐19 syndrome had an impact on work ability, as more than half of the respondents (168/268, 62.7%) reported an inability to work, which lasted on average 26.6 weeks (95% CI 23.5–29.6, range 1–94, n = 168). Quality of life measured by WHO‐5 Well‐being Index was overall low in respondents with post‐COVID‐19 syndrome (mean, 95% CI 9.1 [8.5–9.8], range 1–25, n = 239).ConclusionFatigue, pain, and sleep–wake disturbances were the main symptoms of the post‐COVID‐19 syndrome in our cohort and had an impact on the quality of life and ability to work in a majority of patients. However, survey respondents reported a significant reduction in symptoms over 12 months. Post‐COVID‐19 syndrome remains a significant challenge. Further studies to characterize this syndrome and to explore therapeutic options are therefore urgently needed.
What is the future of water quality trading?
Authors: Liu Haiyan , Brouwer Roy 
Published: August 2022

AbstractA comprehensive review of experiences with water quality trading (WQT) programs worldwide is presented, spanning altogether more than 4 decades. A new WQT database is built, extracting data and information from existing review papers, complemented with gray and published literature about individual trading programs. Key aspects that affect trading volumes and program continuation are identified and categorized. No single success or fail factor emerges from this review, typically a mix of factors play a role. There is potential for WQT to evolve further and serve as a cost‐effective pollution control instrument, but this requires nudging political will to regulate nonpoint source.
Valuation of sector‐switching and politicization in the governance of corporatized public services
Authors: Papenfuß Ulf , Schmidt Christian Arno 
Published: August 2022

AbstractCorporatization has great potential for public service provision, but governments face severe challenges in recruiting executive directors (EDs) with relevant human capital. Debates arise about the roles of sector‐switching and politicization in public corporation governance, but a critical research gap exists. ED pay (EDP) is a crucial governance factor and signifies the valuation of ED human capital. This study links debates on sector‐switching and politicization with human capital theory discourses and analyzes a panel dataset of 1832 ED observations in 291 German public corporations. Political mandate holders and former private‐sector EDs receive significantly higher EDP, whereas political human capital is valued even higher. Operating in a profit context strengthens the pay effects for political mandate holders but, contrary to widespread assumptions, not for former private‐sector EDs. This study enhances the theoretical understanding of the valuation of human capital factors in public corporation governance and provides important research perspectives.
Multispecies biofilm removal by a multisonic irrigation system in mandibular molars
Authors: Coaguila‐Llerena Hernán , Ordinola‐Zapata Ronald , Staley Christopher , Dietz Matthew , Chen Ruoqiong , Faria Gisele 
Published: August 2022

AbstractAimThe aim of the study was to assess biofilm removal efficacy of GentleWave System and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI).MethodologyTwenty‐two human mandibular molars with Vertucci's type II configuration in the mesial root were selected. Teeth were autoclaved, inoculated with dental plaque and incubated in a CDC biofilm reactor for two weeks. The mesial roots were instrumented up to 20.06 file (V‐Taper) for the GentleWave group and up to 35.04 file (Vortex Blue) for PUI group. Irrigation was performed using GentleWave and PUI irrigation protocols (n = 11). Dentine debris on paper points samples were obtained for quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing (next‐generation aequencing—NGS). For qPCR, a non‐parametric test (α = 0.05) was used. Next‐generation sequencing data were analysed using mothur, with alpha diversity calculated as the Shannon and Chao1 indices and Bray–Curtis dissimilarities were used for beta diversity. Differences in alpha diversity and abundances of genera were evaluated using Kruskal–Wallis test. Differences in community composition were evaluated using analysis of similarity with Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons.ResultsQuantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction results showed that the reduction estimated in percentages for both groups was equivalent (p > .05). NGS analysis showed that both techniques promoted a significant reduction in reads and OTUs number (p < .05). Shannon alpha diversity and Chao1 index showed no differences between pre‐ or post‐treatment samples for both groups (p > .05). Additionally, pre‐treatment communities differed from post‐treatment samples in both groups regarding bacterial taxa reduction (ANOSIM R = 0.50 and 0.55, p < .001).ConclusionsBacterial reduction in mesial roots of mandibular molars prepared to 35.04 with PUI was similar to those prepared to 20.06 with a multisonic irrigant activation system.
Smaller net or just fewer to catch? Disentangling the causes for the varying sizes of minimum income schemes
Authors: Tervola Jussi , Mesiäislehto Merita , Ollonqvist Joonas 
Published: August 2022

AbstractThe number of social assistance recipients varies significantly between welfare states. Social assistance is a last‐resort residual benefit, so a high number of receipts may be related to policies for first‐tier benefits, social assistance and their implementation, as well as need factors (unemployment rate and low income). Considering the strong political will to diminish the receipt of last‐resort benefits, we demonstrated a way to decompose the reasons for eligibility in a cross‐national analysis of two Nordic countries, namely Finland and Sweden. By using administrative register microdata, eligibility simulations and policy swaps, we found that the legislative features of social assistance, such as more extensive benefit norms and earning disregard, contribute to Finland's higher eligibility rate and likely explain some of the reasons for its higher number of recipients. Finland also exhibited lower non‐take‐up rates among those eligible, which implies better access to benefits than in Sweden.
Trends in primary treatment for localized prostate cancer according to the availability of treatment modalities and the impact of introducing robotic surgery
Authors: Hori Shunta , Nakai Yasushi , Tomizawa Mitsuru , Morizawa Yosuke , Gotoh Daisuke , Miyake Makito , Anai Satoshi , Torimoto Kazumasa , Yoneda Tatsuo , Fujimoto Kiyohide , Tanaka Nobumichi 
Published: August 2022

ObjectivesWe aimed to investigate the effect of available treatment modalities on primary treatment selection in patients with localized prostate cancer and that of introducing robotic surgery.MethodsWe retrospectively studied 12 061 patients diagnosed with localized prostate cancer between 2004 and 2018 from 21 institutions. These institutions were divided into five groups according to the availability of surgery and radiotherapy. Differences in primary treatment selection between the institutions were investigated, and the predictive factors involved in the selection were explored.ResultsSurgery, radiotherapy, androgen deprivation therapy, and active surveillance/watchful waiting were selected as primary treatment in 4115, 3621, 3188, and 821 patients, respectively, while the remaining 316 patients selected other modalities. The number of patients, particularly young patients, was much higher in institutions with both surgery and radiotherapy. With the introduction of robotic surgery, open radical prostatectomy has decreased, and robotic surgery made up approximately 70% of all prostatectomies. Institutions with both surgery and radiotherapy tended to treat patients with very low or low risk by surgery or radiotherapy, while institutions without surgery and radiotherapy tended to select active surveillance or watchful waiting. Multivariate analysis revealed that primary treatment selection for prostate cancer was affected not only by clinical factors, but also by the available modalities in each institution.ConclusionsDifferences in available treatment modalities affect the selection of primary treatment for localized prostate cancer. Introduction of robotic surgery also has a strong influence on the number of patients in each institution.
A qualitative study of the experiences of relatives to brought in dead persons in an emergency department
Authors: Bove Dorthe Gaby , Herling Suzanne Forsyth , Sørensen Nanna , Gjersøe Peter , Timm Helle 
Published: August 2022

AbstractAimsThe aim was to explore the experiences of relatives seeing and saying goodbye to brought in dead persons in a Danish emergency department.DesignThis was a qualitative study based on interpretive description methodology.MethodsData were collected through semi‐structured individual interviews with relatives (n = 11) of brought in dead persons and 30 h of participatory observations of these relatives visiting the emergency department to see and say goodbye to the deceased. Data were collected between February 2019 and December 2020.ResultsOur analyses revealed internal and external chaos as an overarching theme, covering 4 themes and 10 subthemes. The four themes were traumatic events, restricted access, briefly being together again, and final goodbyes and departures.ConclusionEmergency departments were highly acute and busy settings that prioritized survival more than the care of deceased people and their relatives. The relatives were, in every way, affected by internal and external chaos; the external chaos in the emergency department reinforced the feeling of internal chaos. It is necessary for managers and nurses in emergency departments to organize and practice care for relatives, whilst bringing in deceased individuals in a less chaotic and more caring manner.ImpactThis study contributes to the knowledge of relatives' experiences regarding brought in dead persons, underpinning the need to care for this subpopulation in emergency departments. Care for relatives of brought in dead individuals has the potential to relieve suffering and prevent diseases, which are core elements of nursing.
Chinese nurses' preparedness and opinions in responding to intimate partner violence: An adaptation and validation study
Authors: Li Quanlei , Zeng Jing , Zhao Bing , Perrin Nancy , Campbell Jacquelyn 
Published: August 2022

AbstractAimTo adapt and psychometrically test two scales from The Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey (PREMIS) for measuring nurses' preparedness to manage intimate partner violence (IPV) and opinions on IPV in China.DesignA cross‐sectional study for cross‐cultural adaptation and validation of instruments.MethodsThe study was conducted in two tertiary hospitals in northeastern and southwestern China in 2020: (Step 1) translation and back‐translation by four translators; (Step 2) expert consultation to assess content validity by a five‐person panel; (Step 3) cognitive debriefing to evaluate the online survey with six nurses; (Step 4) pilot testing to finalize the survey with 79 nurses; and (Step 5) psychometric evaluation of construct validity and internal consistency reliability including post hoc analysis with 1071 nurses.ResultsThe Chinese scales of Perceived Preparation and Opinions demonstrated generally acceptable content validity, construct validity and internal consistency reliability; some factor analysis results were uninterpretable, and socially desirable responses existed. A post hoc inspection of item and score distributions assisted the item classification into Confident, Cautious and Concerned regarding the authenticity of nurses' responses.ConclusionReliability and construct validity of the Chinese versions of Perceived Preparation and Opinions were supported in this sample. The instrument measures nurses' preparedness and opinions towards IPV. Item classification into Confident, Cautious and Concerned categories is a pragmatic way to interpret the results.ImpactThe Chinese scales can be used to measure nurses' preparedness and opinions towards IPV in China. The study also provides an approach for interpretation of results and identification of socially desirable responses in validation and survey studies in other contexts. The adaptation and use of the Chinese scales serve as a primary step in responding to IPV in China's health sector and can be used as a template for adapting the instrument in other low‐ and middle‐income countries.
Development and psychometric testing of burn inpatient nursing dependency assessment scale
Authors: Zhang Qian , Feng Ping , Weng Yanqiu , Lu Xiaoying , Sun Yuan , Zhang Lingjuan 
Published: August 2022

AbstractAimsThe aim was to develop and psychometrically test the burn inpatient nursing dependency assessment scale (BINDAS).DesignThis was a scale development study.MethodsThis study was conducted in four phases from November 2019 to November 2021. Items were generated and the initial scale was constructed in phase 1. The preliminary evaluation of items was conducted through expert reviews and a pilot study in phase 2. The scale, including item quality, reliability and validity, was validated with 420 individuals in phase 3. The translation of the scale from Chinese to English was performed in phase 4.ResultsContent validity was satisfactory. Thirteen items were retained after item analysis, and three factors accounting for 73% of the total item variance were extracted through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Predictive validity with nursing time spent with patients during 24 h was also estimated, with r = .66 (p < .01). Receiver operating characteristic analysis was conducted, and an area under the curve of the scale of 0.94 was obtained. Concurrent validity with Barthel index was estimated, with r = −.71 (p < .01). Cronbach's alpha coefficient for scale was .93, and the correlation between raters for total scores was .95.ConclusionBurn inpatient nursing dependency assessment scale is a psychometrically valid and reliable measurement instrument as well as objective other‐rating scale with 12 items for scoring on a four‐point scale (0, 1, 2 or 3) and 1 item for scoring on a two‐point scale (0 or 2). BINDAS with 13 items was developed in this study. Nurses can give each patient a total score of 0–38. A high score indicates high nursing dependency. The 13‐item scale consists of three factors: basic care need, physiological index, and psychology and adaptation.ImpactThis scale demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties and can be used to evaluate patient dependency on nurses in burn units and optimize an individual's care plan to achieve efficient staff allocation.
Family motivation of supervisors: Exploring the impact on subordinates’ work performance via family supportive supervisor behaviors and work–family balance satisfaction
Authors: Erdogan Didem T. , Heras Mireia L. , Rofcanin Yasin , Bosch Maria J. , Stollberger Jakob 
Published: August 2022

AbstractFamily supportive supervisor behaviors (FSSB) have emerged as a powerful resource of informal support for the well‐being and development of employees. However, research to date offers limited insight into the antecedents and underlying processes that may trigger FSSBs. We investigate the association between family motivation of supervisors and FSSBs, and how the latter mediates the association between supervisors’ family motivation and subordinates’ work performance. Furthermore, we examine the role of supervisors’ satisfaction with their work–family balance as a contextual variable influencing our proposed associations. We draw on FSSB and perspective taking theory as over‐arching frameworks for our hypotheses. Using matched and multisource supervisor‐subordinate data collected from an organization in Chile (196 subordinates and 75 supervisors), our findings revealed that FSSBs are mechanisms linking supervisors’ family motivation to subordinates’ work performance. Interestingly, this positive association is moderated by supervisors’ satisfaction with their work–family balance, such that the mediation of FSSBs is stronger for supervisors who are not satisfied with their work–family balance.
Cascading effects of prey identity on gene expression in a kleptoplastidic ciliate
Authors: Paight Christopher , Johnson Matthew D. , Lasek‐Nesselquist Erica , Moeller Holly V. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractKleptoplastidic, or chloroplast stealing, lineages transiently retain functional photosynthetic machinery from algal prey. This machinery, and its photosynthetic outputs, must be integrated into the host's metabolism, but the details of this integration are poorly understood. Here, we study this metabolic integration in the ciliate Mesodinium chamaeleon, a coastal marine species capable of retaining chloroplasts from at least six distinct genera of cryptophyte algae. To assess the effects of feeding history on ciliate physiology and gene expression, we acclimated M. chamaeleon to four different types of prey and contrasted well‐fed and starved treatments. Consistent with previous physiological work on the ciliate, we found that starved ciliates had lower chlorophyll content, photosynthetic rates, and growth rates than their well‐fed counterparts. However, ciliate gene expression mirrored prey phylogenetic relationships rather than physiological status, suggesting that, even as M. chamaeleon cells were starved of prey, their overarching regulatory systems remained tuned to the prey type to which they had been acclimated. Collectively, our results indicate a surprising degree of prey‐specific host transcriptional adjustments, implying varied integration of prey metabolic potential into many aspects of ciliate physiology.
An integrative approach method reveals the presence of a previously unreported species of Imparfinis Eigenmann and Norris 1900 (Siluriformes: Heptapteridae) in Argentina
Authors: Aguilera Gastón , Terán Guillermo E. , Mirande Juan Marcos , Alonso Felipe , Chumacero Guido Miranda , Cardoso Yamila , Bogan Sergio , Faustino‐Fuster Dario R. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractSpecimens of Imparfinis were recently collected in north‐western Argentina from the Bermejo River basin (Salta and Jujuy Provinces), del Valle River (Salta Province) and Horcones River (Santiago del Estero Province). An integrative approach to taxonomy, combining a detailed morphological study and molecular phylogenetic analyses, was applied to determine the species identity of these specimens. A principal components analysis of morphological data clustered the specimens from north‐western Argentina and from the Amazon basin, indicating a close morphological resemblance. Also, a molecular phylogenetic analysis showed populations of I. guttatus from Argentina and Peru forming a clade. According to the conducted haplotype network analysis these populations are distinct in two mutations. Thus, in the absence of morphological or molecular data indicating the contrary, the combined method supports the identity of the specimens from the tributaries of the Paraguay River in Argentina as I. guttatus, whose type locality is in the upper Beni River basin in Bolivia. This contribution is also the first record for this species from Argentina. The disjunct distribution of I. guttatus provides new evidence reinforcing the hypothesis for the origin of the Paraguayan ichthyofauna. We also provide an approach to the phylogenetic relationships of Imparfinis in Heptapteridae.
Shelf‐life study of a Salicornia ramosissima vegetable salt: An alternative to kitchen salt
Authors: Lima Alexandre R. , Cristofoli Nathana L. , Filippidis Kyriakos , Barreira Luísa , Vieira Margarida C. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractWaste of Salicornia ramosissima a halophyte plant used in gourmet cuisine, can be valorized after being dried and milled, becoming a vegetable salt, a healthier replacer of kitchen salt due to its lower sodium content (around 10‐fold less) but still maintaining an intense salty taste. To study the shelf life of this vegetable salt from S. ramosissima, packed in a cylindrical aluminum box, an accelerated shelf‐life testing (ASLT) was first carried out at 35, 40, 45, and 50°C by monitoring color, moisture, and water activity (aw) throughout the storage period. Moisture and aw decreased at increasing temperature, but the color was not affected. The moisture sorption isotherms (MSIs) were next produced at 15, 25, 35, and 45°C and relative humidity (RH: 6.5%–80%) using the static gravimetric method. Several mathematical models were tested to fit the MSI experimental data and finally the Oswin model was used to predict the moisture content. With this model, the isosteric heat was determined. A mass–balance model was used to predict shelf life and the equilibrium moisture content (Me) during storage based on predetermined MSI and water vapor rate transmission (WVTR) data. The predicted shelf life of the package with and without adhesive tape around the lid was 35 and 80 days (25°C, 75% RH) and 19 and 63 days (35°C, 90% RH), respectively.Practical ApplicationsBy understanding the moisture sorption phenomenon in hygroscopic powders, this study can provide valuable data to the food industry dealing with such products. Being a microbiologically safe product due to its low aw and having color stabilized through previous drying, its mode of failure during storage proved to be the loss of its free‐flowing capacity. A methodology to evaluate the shelf life of this hygroscopic product packed in a cylindrical aluminum box is described. There is a need to draw attention to the fact that, despite aluminum with a thickness of .23 mm is a very effective barrier to water vapor penetration, such package has an extremely small gap between the lid and body, which is hard to measure, yet allows water vapor to flow through the package at a rate that results in its shelf life being less than 3 months. Ways to overcome this issue are suggested.