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Face name matching and memory complaints in Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Siquier Antònia , Andrés Pilar 
Published: November 2022

ObjectiveMemory impairment is a hallmark cognitive deficit in Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, it remains unclear which processes underlie this deficit in PD. Also, little is known on these patients’ subjective experiences of memory difficulties and their relationship with objective measures. We aim to portray memory deficits in PD by combining objective and subjective memory measures.MethodsFifteen PD patients and 15 controls were assessed with an extended version of the Face-Name Associative Memory Exam (FNAME) and the Memory Failures of Everyday Questionnaire (MFE-28). We also explored the relationship among clinical and cognitive variables.ResultsParticipants with PD presented with more memory complaints. On the FNAME, these patients exhibited lower performance in free recall, as well as in name recognition and matching. Importantly, when controlling for initial learning, group effects disappeared, except for matching. Associative memory therefore was significantly compromised in PD and correlated with subjective memory complaints (SMC).ConclusionOur findings suggest that associative memory may constitute a sensitive measure to detect subtle memory deficits in PD. Moreover, the current study further clarifies the source of memory impairment in PD. Thus, our study highlights the clinical value of including associative memory tests such as the FNAME in PD neuropsychological assessment.
Characteristics and trends in acceptance and commitment therapy research: A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Li Zhihong , Shang Wenru , Wang Caiyun , Yang Kehu , Guo Juanmei 
Published: November 2022

PurposeAs acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) becomes mainstream and a growing body of literature emerges, it is critical to map the global collaborative network and a quantitative and systematic assessment of ACT, as research on this topic is still lacking. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the trajectory, key themes, and future prospects in ACT research.MethodsPublications were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection before 2022. Excel 2019, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace software were used to analyze the characteristics and trends of ACT research. Examples include publications trend analysis, authors’ cooperation network analysis, keywords co-occurrence analysis, and citation burst analysis.ResultsA total of 799 articles in 314 journals contributed by 2,862 authors from 958 institutions in 52 countries were identified. The number of publications has increased significantly since 2015. The United States/Utah State University is the most productive country/institution; Karolinska Institute, Utah State University, and King’s College of London are the most significant nodes. Twohig M.P., Hayes S.C., and Levin M.E. are the most influential authors. Keyword co-occurrence analysis found the curative mechanisms, using network technology or mobile technology as adjuvant therapy, reducing psychological diseases of cancer patients were potential trends.ConclusionThis review is the first attempt of its kind to systematically examine the knowledge structure and draw an evidence map of ACT research. It deepens the understanding of existing research, gives many operable research directions and suggests to future ACT research.
The relationship between living arrangements and depression among older adults in Shandong, China: The mediating role of social support
Authors: Pei Zhongfei , Hu Fangfang , Qin Wenzhe , Zhao Yan , Zhang Xiaohong , Cong Xinxia , Liu Chuanli , Xu Lingzhong 
Published: November 2022

BackgroundLiving arrangements and social support have an impact on depression among older adults. However, the underlying mechanism between those variables remains unknown. This study aims to investigate the mediating role of social support in the relationship between living arrangements and depression among older adults.Materials and methodsMulti-stage stratified sampling method was used to select 3,859 older adults from Taian City, Shandong Province, China, for cross-sectional investigation. Living arrangements were measured by a question. Social support and depression were measured using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Multiple linear regression models were used to assess the relationship between living arrangements and depression and the possible influence of social support on the relationship between living arrangements and depression.ResultsStatistics showed that 15.08% of older adults lived alone. After controlling for covariates, living arrangements (ß = 0.45, t = 2.87, P &lt; 0.01) and social support (ß =−0.08, t =−16.93, P &lt; 0.001) were significantly associated with depression. The linear regression model showed that social support mediated the relationship between living arrangements and depression, and the mediating effect accounted for 18.20% of the total effect.ConclusionThis study revealed that living arrangements played an essential role in indirectly predicting depression in older adults through social support. This provided evidence for how to reduce depression in older adults.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures on the management, health, and behavior of the cystic fibrosis population in France during 2020 (MUCONFIN)
Authors: Oubaya Nadia , Pombet Thibaud , Delestrain Celine , Remus Natascha , Douvry Benoit , Grenet Dominique , Corvol Harriet , Thouvenin Guillaume , Prulière-Escabasse Virginie , Mounir Hakima , Argoud Dominique , Fretigne Cédric , Costes Laurence , Mackiewicz Marie-Pierre , Jung Camille , Ahamada Laitissia , Lanone Sophie , Maitre Bernard , Bégot Anne-Cécile , Epaud Ralph 
Published: November 2022

BackgroundMost of the studies on cystic fibrosis (CF) focused on SARS-CoV-2 prevalence and suggested a low incidence of infection in this population. We aimed to assess the impact of the pandemic and related lockdown measures implemented in May 2020 in response to the first wave of SARS-CoV-2 infection on healthcare access, health, and behavior in CF patients.MethodsA national questionnaire opened online from May 15th, 2020 to June 11th, 2020 was completed by 751 CF-patients, aged 14 years and over. It comprised questions about access to healthcare, anxiety and depression, smoking, alcohol, drug and psychotropic drug consumption, adherence to CF treatment, and constraints. A semi-structured comprehensive interview was performed no later than 1 month after the end of the lockdown in 16 CF-patients.ResultsThe mean age of the population was 28.0 [interquartile range (IQR) 20.0–37.0] years old. More than 75% of in-person consultations scheduled during the lockdown were canceled. Alternatively, 27% were postponed, and telehealth consultations were proposed and accepted in almost 40% of cases. More than 75% of the scheduled physiotherapy sessions were canceled and replaced mainly by self-drainage. Annual follow-up clinic visits were consistently postponed whereas required hospitalizations at CF centers for exacerbation were maintained in most cases. While 43.2% CF-patients had signs of anxiety, 51.0% presented symptoms of depression, both associated with increased use of psychotic medications and inversely correlated to COVID-19 prevalence. Among the lower and lower middle classes, very little medical information was obtained or requested by the patient, participation to sports or other activities was low, while excessive home confinement and isolation were more frequent. In contrast, in the upper middle and upper classes, individuals solicitated help to their CF centre, had more physical activities, and maintained contact with friends or families.ConclusionThe first lockdown in France had only minimal impact on the management care of CF-patients but was associated with increased symptoms of anxiety and depression, together with behavioral changes that varied with social class.Trial registrationNCT04463628.
Head and neck small-cell carcinoma: A multicenter study of 39 cases from 10 institutions
Authors: Matsuyama Hiroshi , Ueki Yushi , Okamoto Isaku , Nagao Toshitaka , Honda Kohei , Yamazaki Keisuke , Okabe Ryuichi , Togashi Takafumi , Shodo Ryusuke , Ota Hisayuki , Takahashi Takeshi , Omata Jo , Yokoyama Yusuke , Saijo Kohei , Tanaka Ryoko , Tsukahara Kiyoaki , Kitahara Tadashi , Uemura Hirokazu , Yoshimoto Seiichi , Matsumoto Fumihiko , Okami Kenji , Sakai Akihiro , Takano Kenichi , Kondo Atsushi , Inohara Hidenori , Eguchi Hirotaka , Oridate Nobuhiko , Tanabe Teruhiko , Nakamizo Munenaga , Yokoshima Kazuhiko , Miura Koki , Kitani Yosuke , Horii Arata 
Published: November 2022

ObjectiveBasal information of head and neck small-cell carcinoma (HNSmCC) including epidemiology, primary site, treatment, and prognosis remains sparse due to its rarity. We report here a multicenter retrospective study on the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of patients with HNSmCC.Materials and methodsThis study involved 47 patients with HNSmCC from 10 participating institutions. Eight patients were excluded for whom no pathological specimens were available (n = 2) and for discrepant central pathological judgements (n = 6). The remaining 39 patients were processed for data analysis.ResultsAs pretreatment examinations, computed tomography (CT) was performed for the brain (n = 8), neck (n = 39), and chest (n = 32), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the brain (n = 4) and neck (n = 23), positron emission tomography-CT (PET-CT) in 23 patients, bone scintigraphy in 4, neck ultrasonography in 9, and tumor markers in 25. Primary sites were oral cavity (n = 1), nasal cavity/paranasal sinuses (n = 16), nasopharynx (n = 2), oropharynx (n = 4), hypopharynx (n = 2), larynx (n = 6), salivary gland (n = 3), thyroid (n = 2), and others (n = 3). Stages were II/III/IV-A/IV-B/IV-C/Not determined = 3/5/16/6/5/4; stage IV comprised 69%. No patient had brain metastases. First-line treatments were divided into 3 groups: the chemoradiotherapy (CRT) group (n = 27), non-CRT group (n = 8), and best supportive care group (n = 4). The CRT group included concurrent CRT (CCRT) (n = 17), chemotherapy (Chemo) followed by radiotherapy (RT) (n = 5), and surgery (Surg) followed by CCRT (n = 5). The non-CRT group included Surg followed by RT (n = 2), Surg followed by Chemo (n = 1), RT alone (n = 2), and Chemo alone (n = 3). The 1-year/2-year overall survival (OS) of all 39 patients was 65.3/53.3%. The 1-year OS of the CRT group (77.6%) was significantly better compared with the non-CRT group (31.3%). There were no significant differences in adverse events between the CCRT group (n = 22) and the Chemo without concurrent RT group (n = 9).ConclusionNeck and chest CT, neck MRI, and PET-CT would be necessary and sufficient examinations in the diagnostic set up for HNSmCC. CCRT may be recommended as the first-line treatment. The 1-year/2-year OS was 65.3%/53.3%. This study would provide basal data for a proposing the diagnostic and treatment algorithms for HNSmCC.
Design of Wideband Decoupling Antenna Pairs for 5G Portable Devices at N77/N78/N79 Bands
Authors: Du Kaiwen , Wang Yongshun , Zhang Lijun , Hu Yao 
Published: November 2022

We proposed an antenna pair that is applicable for mobile terminals: a type of coupling feed planar antenna that has a size of 28×6 mm2, a wide band, coupling suppression and compact size. Different from the conventional antenna design, the process of band expansion comes from a dual-band antenna pair and is based on characteristic modes theory (CMA). By observing characteristic current distributions, the optimization emphasis is placed on current sensitive parts in antenna structures, which is an effective method to create or modify resonant points for exciting band potential. Meanwhile, the multiple defective ground structure (DGS) is introduced for isolation enhancement. The −10 dB bandwidth of 3.23–5.24 GHz can be realized, and the isolation of two antenna pairs with only 2 mm spacing is lower (−17.34 dB). The eight-port MIMO system constructed by four proposed antenna pairs has been fabricated. The simulated and measured results of MIMO indicate that its −10 dB operating bandwidth can work at N77/N78/N79/WLAN 5 GHz bands. Moreover, a lower ECC of less than 0.04 and a high efficiency of more than 60% can be obtained, which confirms that it is capable of excellent data transmission as a terminal MIMO antenna system.
Composition Effects on the Morphology of PVA/Chitosan Electrospun Nanofibers
Authors: Mata Gustavo Cardoso da , Morais Maria Sirlene , Oliveira Wanderley Pereira de , Aguiar Mônica Lopes 
Published: November 2022

Since the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the interest in applying nanofibers t air filtration and personal protective equipment has grown significantly. Due to their morphological and structural properties, nanofibers have potential applications for air filtration in masks and air filters. However, most nanofiber membrane materials used for these purposes are generally non-degradable materials, which can contribute to the disposal of plastic waste into the environment. Hence, this work aims to produce polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan (CS) biodegradable nanofibers with controlled morphology and structure via electrospinning. An experimental design was used to investigate the effects of the PVA|CS ratio and concentration on the properties of the electrospinning compositions and electrospun nanofiber mat. The electrospinning parameters were constant for all experiments: Voltage of 20 kV, a feed rate of 0.5 mL·h−1, and a distance of 10 cm between the needle and a drum collector. CS proved to be an efficient adjuvant to the PVA’s electrospinning, obtaining a wide range of nanofiber diameters. Furthermore, 6.0% PVA and 1% CS were the best compositions after optimization with the response surface methodology, with a mean fiber diameter of 204 nm. The addition of biocide agents using the optimized condition was also investigated, using surfactants, citric acid, and pure and encapsulated essential oils of Lippia sidoides. Pure oil improved the material without enlarging the nanofiber sizes compared to the other additives. The nanofiber membranes produced have the potential to be used in air filtration or wound-dressing applications where biocidal activity is needed.
PARALEL ANALYSIS OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY ON THE CROATIAN AND THE BULGARIAN STOCK EXCHANGES IN CONDITIONS OF EXTRAORDINARY EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION
Authors: Simeonov Stefan , Peneva Aneliya 
Published: November 2022

Measures imposed in mid-March 2020 to halt the spread of Covid-19 limited and halted a number of businesses and raised serious questions and unexpected uncertainty throughout economic life. With this study we aim to assess the impact of the emergency situation on the investment activity of two selected Balkan stock exchange – The Croatian and The Bulgarian in the past year since its introduction. Subject of the study are the dynamics of stock exchange activity and market liquidity in parallel for the selected stock exchanges, which can be considered on the one hand with the price indicators and on the other with the natural measures. The input of our analysis are the main broad stock exchange indices for each of the two selected stock exchanges. For ZSE - CROBEX, whose sample includes 20 companies and for BSE – BGBX-40. As a basis for the stated analysis we set the price indicators - the stock exchange indices, after which we consistently consider the primary indicators and the analytical measures for the stock exchange activity. The main goal is to track the change in stock market activity, in parallel with the reaction of stock indices. As a starting point for changes in stock market activity, we take the previous year before the emergency situation and consider the trend in the coming quarters.
Based on the applied different categories of specialized measures and the conducted empirical analysis, we can highlight the following more significant conclusions: The price measures - popular stock indices and market capitalization show a more tangible dependence on the looming uncertainty of the impending pandemic before the introduction of social and economic constraints. And this is more pronounced for the Croatian stock exchange. The natural indicators of the stock exchange activity - the stock exchange volume and the number of transactions show a weaker dependence on the restrictive measures. We explain this first with their generally much greater variability than that of price measures. Secondly, this can be interpreted as the absence of panic withdrawal from stock market activity, which is observed in times of crisis and is more typical of small and low-liquid capital markets. In conclusion, we can summarize that the investment activity on the capital markets of Croatia and Bulgaria is affected to a lesser extent than some sectors of the real economy. The main problem remains the humanitarian impact on the health of the affected population.
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON SMALL BUSINESS - THE CASE OF SMALL ENTERPRISES IN SOME COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD
Authors: Bakiji Merita 
Published: November 2022

Small manufacturing businesses as well as small businesses in the service sector have always been typical economic entities of market economies in every country of the world. They make a great contribution to job creation, especially through self-employment. So small business offers more employment opportunities than big business. This means that they significantly affect the reduction of the unemployment rate through the contribution to the overall development of the economy. So, small business is considered as the driving force of economic development, therefore any shock to the economy caused by various factors, directly affects the activity and activity of any small business.
The global economy is continuing to suffer the consequences of the major shock caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The crisis caused by COVID-19 has affected many sectors, but from the data we have, in reality the most affected sectors are tourism and other related services, but also the manufacturing and export industries. This is caused as a result of numerous restrictions between different countries of the world. The impact on the economy has been serious enough due to restrictions on movement which have led to a reduction in demand but also supply as a result of limited labor supply and due to difficulties in securing raw materials. The largest percentage of firms in each country were forced to close their business activity, while the rest that continued to remain open have experienced significant declines. So, most businesses have suffered significant revenue losses due to the COVID-19 crisis. Various data and analyzes have shown that small business is more and more severely affected than large business. Total closure for a long period has resulted in a huge loss and fears that a second wave of closure could be fatal for small business. Larger layoffs are observed in small enterprises due to their inability to keep their employees in the workplace. In addition to this concern, the concern of the manufacturing sector is the loss of production capacity.
Understanding the importance and value of small business in the economy as a whole, this research aims to gather evidence regarding the possible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on business and its activity as well as to reveal the negative effects as a result of the shock caused by the recent global economic crisis. This study was undertaken to obtain a concise overview of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small enterprises in several countries of the world used as valuable examples to clarify the negative impact on these businesses.
Local Employment in Tourist Attraction: A Community Perspective
Authors: Rizka Rachim Amanda 
Published: November 2022

Participation of local communities is a criterion that is often agreed upon as an important condition for the development and sustainability of all forms of tourism. Local employment becomes one form of recruitment that tourist attractions often carry out. However, increasing local participation in tourism often creates friction between tourist attractions and residents. This research aims to explore local participation in The Lodge Maribaya, one of the popular tourist attractions in Bandung West Java, by investigating factors influencing the community's support for local employment in the area. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire from 59 employees who are locals in the area. The confirmatory factor analysis was utilized to test the construct validity and reliability of the model. At the same time, Partial Least Squares (PLS) modeling was employed to assess the relationship among the variables. This study has found that community attachment and perceived benefits play an important role in the community's support in The Lodge Maribaya in terms of their participation in local employment. The strong community attachments and the considerable benefits perceived by the community are cogitated to be the main factors in The Lodge Maribaya's success in employing local workers. By investigating this perspective, this study is expected to provide insights on how to increase local participation in employment and anticipate the aspect that may hinder the process