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Factors associated with puerperal women's perception of the support received from their companions during labor and delivery
Authors: Sena Marcela Matias , Barros Maria Aline Rodrigues , Holanda Sâmia Monteiro , Aquino Priscila de Souza , Cardoso Alexandrina 
Published: October 2022

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of the current study was to associate sociodemographic characteristics and satisfaction with the support received from companions during labor and delivery.MethodAn analytical cross‐sectional study was performed in a maternity hospital in Fortaleza, Brazil, from March to August 2019, with 320 postpartum women. A form containing sociodemographic and obstetric questions, companion‐related information, type of support provided, and the Birth Companion Support Questionnaire (BCSQ) were used to assess the frequency of social support behaviors. χ2 and Fisher exact tests were used for statistical analyses.ResultsNonpharmacological methods were associated with an unsatisfactory perception of support, but the emotional support provided by companions was positively associated with women's satisfaction.ConclusionThe findings of the current study concerning women's perceptions of the support received from their companions may allow improvements in the delivery of care to women in labor toward the humanization of obstetric practices.
A prospective study for gestational diabetes mellitus: Analysis of risk factors in Turkish women for early prediction
Authors: Kurt Burçin , Gürlek Beril , Keskin Seda , Kurt Tuğba , Kasap Zeliha Aydın , Kırkbir İlknur Buçan , Kart Cavit , Özdemir Sinem , Baki Neslihan , Ünsal Serbülent , Turhan Kemal 
Published: October 2022

AbstractObjectiveTo define risk factors for the early prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) because the risk of pre‐eclampsia and preterm birth increases in mothers who are diagnosed with GDM.Materials and methodsA prospective study was designed and the data were collected by physicians prospectively from the patients who came to the clinic between the years 2019 and 2021; informed consent was obtained from the women. The prospective data comprised 489 patient records with 72 variables and the risk factors for early prediction of GDM were determined using logistic regression and random forest (RF), which is an advanced analysis method.ResultsThe obtained sensitivity and specificity values are 90% and 75% for logistic regression and 71% and 90% for the RF, respectively.ConclusionIn this prospective study of GDM in Turkish women; age, body mass index, level of hemoglobin A1c, level of fasting blood sugar, physical activity time in first trimester, gravidity, triglycerides, and high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol were confirmed to be risk factors in analysis results.
Response to Comment on “Feasibility of Raman spectroscopy as a potential in vivo tool to screen for pre‐diabetes and diabetes”
Authors: Guevara Edgar , Torres‐Galván Juan Carlos , González Francisco Javier , Luévano‐Contreras Claudia , Castillo‐Martínez Claudio Cayetano , Ramírez‐Elías Miguel G. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThis letter aims to reply to Bratchenko and Bratchenko's comment on our paper “Feasibility of Raman spectroscopy as a potential in vivo tool to screen for pre‐diabetes and diabetes.” Our paper analyzed the feasibility of using in vivo Raman measurements combined with machine learning techniques to screen diabetic and prediabetic patients. We argued that this approach yields high overall accuracy (94.3%) while retaining a good capacity to distinguish between diabetic (area under the receiver‐operating curve [AUC] = 0.86) and control classes (AUC = 0.97) and a moderate performance for the prediabetic class (AUC = 0.76). Bratchenko and Bratchenko's comment focuses on the possible overestimation of the proposed classification models and the absence of information on the age of participants. In this reply, we address their main concerns regarding our previous manuscript.
Adiabatic theory for high Rydberg molecules
Authors: Chao Sheng D. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractMolecules in high Rydberg states, or high Rydberg molecules, are special types of excited species. Classically, at least one of the valence electrons of such molecules is excited to a high‐energy near‐threshold orbit with a negative eccentricity. Therefore, the electron spends most of its orbiting time on roaming slowly far away from the parent ionic core. With this classical picture in mind, we develop a general adiabatic theory termed the inverse Born‐Oppenheimer approximation, in contrast to the conventional Born‐Oppenheimer adiabatic theory for molecules in ground or lower excited states, to describe high Rydberg molecules. A thorough theoretical formulation starting from the non‐relativistic molecular Hamiltonian and Schrödinger equation is presented with emphasis on the mathematical rigorousness of this theory. Quantitative calculations of the transition rate constants for many radiative and nonradiative processes involved in high Rydberg molecules are shown explicitly.
Identification of Cofilin‐1 as a novel biomarker of atopic dermatitis using iTRAQ quantitative proteomics
Authors: Zhou Xiaotao , Xiao Bo , Zeng Jiajia , Zhou Liying , Wang Xiaodong , Zhao Shangqi , Li Xiaobo , Zhang Huiqiu , Su Yanjun , Zhao Zhenyu , Li Xichuan 
Published: October 2022

AbstractBackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin condition; however, little is known about the pathogenesis and serum biomarker of this disease.MethodsIsobaric tagging for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ) proteomic assay was adopted to identify and quantify the differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) in the serum of AD patients. Bioinformatic analysis, including GO, Reactome, GSEA, PPI, and ssGSEA analysis, were used to identified the enriched pathways, hub proteins and immune cells. The expression level and distribution of hub proteins were confirmed by ELISA and IHC.ResultsSixty‐six DEPs were identified with iTRAQ proteomic assay by analyzing serum from AD patients and normal subjects. GO and Reactome analysis shown the alternated pathway were mainly involved in immunity, oxidative stress, and actin cytoskeleton. The GSEA and PPI network analysis among the DEPs were carried out and identified Cofilin‐1 and profilin‐1 as the core components of this network. Additionally, the disruption of Th1/Th2/Th17 cell balance and the significantly reducing of Treg, MDSC, and γδT cells was also found in AD patients using the ssGSEA analysis. Further ELISA and IHC assay validated the significantly elevated expression of Cofilin‐1 in AD patients.ConclusionOur results suggested that Cofilin‐1 may serve as a novel biomarker for AD diagnosis.
Investigating recovery from problem substance use using digital photovoice
Authors: Smith Emma , Carter Melody , Walklet Elaine , Hazell Paul 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThis study investigates the complex process of recovery from problem substance use using a visual research method known as ‘Photovoice’. Seven service users from a harm reduction drug service were given digital cameras and asked to photograph ‘people, places, and things’ meaningful to them in their recovery. These photographs were then used as a catalyst for discussion during two in‐depth interviews. This study demonstrates the nuanced experiences of recovery as some participants expressed feeling isolated while others reflected upon their access to various forms of social capital. These findings recognise the link between social capital and recovery outcomes, while also reflecting upon how services might imbed the need for relationship quality within artificial recovery networks. The use of photographs is a novel way of providing voice to the lived experience of service users and adds to the discussion and debate concerning how recovery services may develop.
A novel synthetic approach to Pyrazolooxazines. One‐pot synthesis of Pyrazolo[5,1‐c][1,4]oxazine derivatives from 2,2‐dichlorovinylacetophenones
Authors: Guirado Antonio , Martiz Bruno , Vera María , Andreu Raquel , Bautista Delia 
Published: October 2022

AbstractNew convenient synthetic methods in pyrazoline and pyrazolooxazine chemistry have been developed starting from 2,2‐dichlorovinylacetophenones 4, whose reaction with 2‐hydroxyethylhydrazine directly gave hitherto unknown 3‐aryl‐5‐dichloromethyl‐1‐(2‐hydroxiethyl)‐2‐pyrazolines 7 in high yields. These were found to be able to undergo cyclization to afford 2‐aryl‐6,7‐dihydro‐4H‐pyrazolo[5,1‐c][1,4]oxazines 10 upon treatment with sodium hydride. Compounds 10 could also easily be obtained in near quantitative yields by a one‐pot preparative process involving reaction of compounds 4 with 2‐hydroxyethylhydrazine followed by addition of sodium hydroxide. The simplicity and the high yield of this reaction make it much more attractive than the previously described multistep procedure. The molecular structure of 2‐(4‐chlorophenyl)‐6,7‐dihydro‐4H‐pyrazolo[5,1‐c][1,4]oxazine 10c was determined by x‐ray crystallography.
Examining provincial PrEP coverage and characterizing PrEP awareness and use among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, 2017–2020
Authors: Sang Jordan M. , McAllister Kate , Wang Lu , Barath Justin , Lal Allan , Parlette Abbie , Noor Syed W. , Apelian Herak , Skakoon‐Sparling Shayna , Hull Mark , Moore David M. , Cox Joseph , Hart Trevor A. , Lambert Gilles , Grace Daniel , Jollimore Jody , Hogg Robert S. , Lachowsky Nathan J. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractIntroductionAccessibility of pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Canada remains complex as publicly funded coverage and delivery differs by province. In January 2018, PrEP became publicly funded and free of charge in British Columbia (BC), whereas PrEP coverage in Ontario and Montreal is more limited and may require out‐of‐pocket costs. We examined differences over time in PrEP uptake and assessed factors associated with PrEP awareness and use.MethodsGay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBM) were recruited through respondent‐driven sampling (RDS) in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, Canada, in a prospective biobehavioural cohort study. We applied generalized estimating equations with hierarchical data (RDS chain, participant, visit) to examine temporal trends of PrEP use and correlates of PrEP awareness and use from 2017 to 2020 among self‐reported HIV‐negative/unknown GBM.ResultsOf 2008 self‐identified HIV‐negative/unknown GBM at baseline, 5093 study visits were completed from February 2017 to March 2020. At baseline, overall PrEP awareness was 88% and overall PrEP use was 22.5%. During our study period, we found PrEP use increased in all cities (all p<0.001): Montreal 14.2% during the first time period to 39.3% during the last time period (p<0.001), Toronto 21.4–31.4% (p<0.001) and Vancouver 21.7–59.5% (p<0.001). Across the study period, more Vancouver GBM used PrEP than Montreal GBM (aOR = 2.05, 95% CI = 1.60–2.63), with no significant difference between Toronto and Montreal GBM (aOR = 0.90, 95% CI = 0.68–1.18).ConclusionsFull free‐of‐charge public funding for PrEP in BC likely contributed to differences in PrEP awareness and use. Increasing public funding for PrEP will improve accessibility and uptake among GBM most at risk of HIV.
Long‐Term COVID‐19 Smell and Taste Disorders Differ Significantly from Other Post‐Infectious Cases
Authors: Stankevice Dovile , Fjaeldstad Alexander Wieck , Agergaard Jane , Ovesen Therese 
Published: October 2022

IntroductionCOVID‐19 is causing a wide range of clinical manifestations. Severe complications and long‐lasting sequelae have been identified. Thus, olfactory disorders are reported in up to 86% of cases in mild and moderate COVID‐19 infections. We present the first study comparing simple and complex post‐COVID‐19 cases with matched non‐COVID‐19 post‐infectious smell and taste disorders.MethodsA total of 328 patients were recruited from the University Clinic for Flavour, Balance and Sleep, Ear‐nose‐throat Department, Goedstrup Hospital, Denmark. A non‐COVID ‐19 post‐infectious population of 148 individuals was identified from the Redcap database, and was matched by duration of smell and taste disorders. Post‐COVID‐19 patients were divided into 99 patients with simple smell and taste disorders (only suffering from smell and taste disorders after COVID‐19); and (81 patients with complex smell and taste disorder plus several other post‐COVID‐19 complaints). Besides patient‐reported outcome measures (PROM) questionnaires and quality of life score (QoL), ear‐nose‐throat examination, Mini‐Mental State Examination (MMSE), orthonasal smell test (Sniffing's sticks), retronasal quick test, and taste screening were performed.ResultsCases with post‐COVID‐19‐related smell and taste disorders deviated from non‐COVID‐19 post‐infectious cases; the patients were younger, had a lower occurrence of anosmia/ageusia, and had higher overall smell test scores. In contrast, patients with post‐COVID‐19‐related smell and taste disorders more frequently complained of distorted senses. Parosmia and phantosmia were more prevalent among patients with simple post‐COVID‐19 complaints than among complex cases and their QoL were more negatively affected.ConclusionSmell and taste function differ significantly between post‐COVID‐19 and other non‐COVID‐19 post‐viral cases.Level of Evidence3 Laryngoscope, 133:169–174, 2023
Metasurface‐Assisted Indirect‐Observation Cryptographic System
Authors: Li Jiaxin , Guan Zhiqiang , Liu Hong‐Chao , He Zhixue , Li Zile , Yu Shaohua , Zheng Guoxing 
Published: October 2022

AbstractMetasurfaces provide a novel platform for information encryption due to their incomparable competence for the manipulation of different optical characteristics. Most current encryption schemes, however, decrypt the hidden information through a direct illumination of the metasurface, and the security of which cannot be fully guaranteed since the number of illumination condition is very limited and vulnerable for exhaustive attack. Herein, a cryptographic system based on the indirect‐observation decryption is proposed, the hidden information of which can only be decoded by combining the metasurface‐transformed ciphertext and particular decryption devices based on the digit‐shift images and spatial light modulator, thus possessing ultra‐high confidentiality. In addition, an anti‐counterfeiting label is designed to guarantee the information authenticity. This work builds a distinct bridge between metasurface and other light‐manipulation elements, nanoprint and hologram, and amplitude‐ and phase‐modulated information, thus opening up a new methodology for constructing cryptographic systems in an indirect‐observation way, which may promote the advanced exploration of optical multiplexing and steganography.
Fast‐spin‐echo versus rapid gradient‐echo for 3D magnetization‐prepared acquisitions: Application to inhomogeneous magnetization transfer
Authors: Taso Manuel , Munsch Fanny , Girard Olivier M. , Duhamel Guillaume , Alsop David C. , Varma Gopal 
Published: October 2022

PurposeTo evaluate the benefits of fast spin echo (FSE) imaging over rapid gradient‐echo (RAGE) for magnetization‐prepared inhomogeneous magnetization transfer (ihMT) imaging.MethodsA 3D FSE sequence was modified to include an ihMT preparation (ihMT‐FSE) with an optional CSF suppression based on an inversion‐recovery (ihMT‐FLAIR). After numeric simulations assessing SNR benefits of FSE and the potential impact of an additional inversion‐recovery, ihMT‐RAGE, ihMT‐FSE, and ihMT‐FLAIR sequences were compared in a group of six healthy volunteers, evaluating image quality, thermal, and physiological noise as well as quantification using an ihMT saturation (ihMTsat) approach. A preliminary exploration in the cervical spinal cord was also conducted in a group of three healthy volunteers.ResultsSeveral fold improvements in thermal SNR were observed with ihMT‐FSE in agreement with numerical simulations. However, we observed significantly higher physiological noise in ihMT‐FSE compared to ihMT‐RAGE that was mitigated in ihMT‐FLAIR, which provided the best total SNR (+74% and +49% compared to ihMT‐RAGE in the white and gray matter, P ≤ 0.004). IhMTsat quantification was successful in all cases with strong correlation between all sequences (r2 > 0.75). Early experiments showed potential for spinal cord imaging.ConclusionsFSE generally offers higher SNR compared to gradient‐echo based acquisitions for magnetization‐prepared contrasts as illustrated here in the case of ihMT. However, physiological noise has a significant effect, but an inversion–recovery‐based CSF suppression was shown to be efficient in mitigating effects of CSF motion.
Inheritance and Expression of Koi Color Dominant Mutations in Koi × Goldfish Hybrids
Authors: Gomelsky Boris , Novelo Noel D. , Warner Jeffrey L. 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the inheritance and expression of the koi color dominant mutations “design” and “red eyes” in koi × Goldfish hybrids (koi Cyprinus carpio × Goldfish Carassius auratus). The mutation “design” manifests as a yellow stripe along the dorsal fin and a specific ornament on the head; this trait is controlled by a dominant allele of one gene (D/d). In four progenies that were obtained by crosses of koi females having the “design” trait with Goldfish males, the segregations of so-called "ghost fish," having a melanin-pigmented body with the “design” pattern, and fish having wild-type color, without the “design” pattern, were close to the Mendelian 1:1 ratio. This indicates that koi females with the “design” trait that are used for the production of these progenies had the genotype Dd, whereas the Goldfish males had the genotype dd. In one progeny that was obtained by crossing a koi female having the “design” trait with a Goldfish male, 420 ghost fish (99.8%) and one fish with wild-type color (0.2%) were recorded. The koi female from which this progeny originated was apparently homozygous for the dominant allele (genotype DD). Earlier, it was shown that the appearance of red eyes in koi is caused not by the albino mutation, but by another dominant demelanization mutation (R). In three progenies that were obtained by crossing koi females having red eyes with Goldfish males, the segregations of the larvae with unpigmented bodies and light eye lenses and those with dark bodies and black eye lenses were close to 1:1. Later, three types of body color were observed in the juveniles of these progenies: yellow, brown, and wild-type; all of the juveniles had black eyes. The segregations of colored (yellow + brown) and wild-type-color juveniles were close to 1:1. This shows that that the red-eyed koi females that were used in the crosses were heterozygous (genotype Rr), whereas the Goldfish males had genotype rr. The described colored forms of koi × Goldfish hybrids can be used for weed control.
Swedish emergency nurses' experiences of the preconditions for the safe collection of blood culture in the emergency department during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Authors: Lundgren Gunilla , Bengtsson Mariette , Liebenhagen Andreas 
Published: October 2022

AbstractAimTo describe how Swedish emergency nurses experience the preconditions of providing safe care during the COVID‐19 pandemic when collecting blood culture in the emergency department.DesignA qualitative exploratory design using content analysis with a manifest approach.MethodSemi‐structured interviews were conducted with 13 emergency nurses working in the emergency department.ResultsThe analysis resulted in one main category: unprecedented preconditions create extraordinary stress and jeopardize safe care when collecting blood culture. This main category includes four additional categories: organizational changes, challenges in the isolation room, heavy workload creates great stress, and continuous learning.ConclusionThe COVID‐19 outbreak has made the emergency department a workplace where constant changes of routines combined with new information and reorganization risk jeopardize safe care during blood culture sampling. Accordingly, high workload and stress have been identified as a reason for emergency nurses not following guidelines. It is therefore necessary to optimize the preconditions during blood culture sampling and identify situations where there are shortcomings.
Association of nursing hours with cognitive function, balance, and dependency level of stroke patients
Authors: Lee Haneul , Lee Kyounga , Lee Seon‐Heui 
Published: October 2022

AbstractAimsTo examine the association of nursing hours given to patients with stroke with clinical characteristics to predict the nursing care needs.DesignTwenty‐four‐hour observational studyMethodsNursing hours per patient day (NHPPD) of 171 stroke patients were measured by 146 nursing personnel who worked on the day of the observation. Cognitive function, balance ability and dependency level were assessed using the Korean version of the Mini‐Mental State Examination (K‐MMSE), the Korean version of the Berg Balance Scale (K‐BBS) and the Korean version of the Modified Barthel Index (K‐MBI), respectively.ResultsThe NHPPD were moderately correlated with K‐MMSE (r = −.450), K‐BBS (r = −.529) and K‐MBI (r = −.549). The worse the cognitive function, balance ability and dependency level, the more were the nursing hours given to the patients. Therefore, these factors can be considered to be factors that predict nursing care needs for patients with stroke.
A well‐being framework for cross‐cultural assessment of development scenarios: A case study from North‐Western Australia
Authors: Wallace Kenneth , Kiatkoski Kim Milena , Álvarez‐Romero Jorge G. , Pannell David , Hill Rosemary , Marshall Melissa 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

In Western‐democratic countries, it is widely accepted that affected communities should be involved in natural resource planning and decisions. This is especially so when the well‐being of diverse communities is directly involved, and where alternative future options are being considered. Although there is an agreement that ‘values’ and ‘well‐being’, in some form, guide decisions, there is no consensus on the well‐being framework(s) that might be used in participatory planning.

To assist a multicultural group in assessing alternative future development scenarios for the Martuwarra (Fitzroy River) in Western Australia, we developed a well‐being framework that culturally diverse communities could share and use to discuss and assess scenarios. In this paper, we aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the well‐being framework used to assess the potential impacts of scenarios by (i) analysing how effectively participants used the well‐being framework; (ii) verifying whether the well‐being framework was sensitive to the cultural diversity of participants and (iii) direct evaluation by workshop participants.

Our analysis shows that participants effectively applied most well‐being categories, and the framework was sensitive to the cross‐cultural context of the application by capturing Aboriginal cultural elements. However, the approach can be improved by including principles of behaviour; producing a more complete system model; and reviewing and amending the well‐being categories in more extensive community consultation.

We conclude that the interaction among different worldviews generated valuable knowledge and that, with further adaptation, the framework shows promise for applications involving similar tasks in culturally diverse contexts.

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