bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Stable Two-Sided Satisfied Matching for Hospitals and Patients Based on the Disappointment Theory
Authors: Wang Xiaojia , Wang Rong , Zhang Shanshan , Liu Junhang , Jiang Li 
Published: September 2022

AbstractWith the global spread of COVID-19 and the shortage of medical resources, the key to improve the quality of medical services is to solve the problem of hospital–patient matching. This paper constructs a two-sided matching (TSM) model based on the psychological perceptions of hospitals and patients to realize effective matching that maximizes the satisfaction of hospitals and patients. First, we determine the influencing factors of mutual choice between hospitals and patients through investigation and literature and establish a TSM evaluation system to obtain the preference order of hospitals and patients. Then, using disappointment theory, the preference order value is transformed into preference utility, and the preference utility of hospitals and patients is transformed into the perceived utility of hospital and patient satisfaction. Finally, under the constraint of stable matching, a multiobjective optimization model of TSM is established with the goal of maximizing the sum of the perceived utility of hospitals and patients. The optimal TSM results are obtained by solving the model, and an example is given to verify the practicability and effectiveness of the model. The results show that the stable bilateral satisfaction matching model considering the psychological factors of both sides can fully meet the expectations of hospitals and patients and has certain practical value.
Wound-related procedural pain management in a resource limited setting: Systematic review
Authors: Admassie Belete Muluadam , Ferede Yonas Admasu , Tegegne Biresaw Ayen , Lema Girmay Fitiwi , Admass Biruk Adie 
Published: September 2022

Abstract

Background
Wound care procedures, commonly performed on open wounds, are associated with moderate to severe pain. Untreated or poorly controlled pain during the procedure affects patient’s quality of life. The aim of this review was to develop evidence-based protocol for pain management of wound-related procedural pain in a resource limited setting.

Methods
After formulating the key questions, scope, and eligibility criteria for the articles to be included, advanced search strategy of electronic sources from data bases and websites was conducted. Screening of literatures was conducted with proper appraisal checklist. This review was reported in accordance with preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) 2020 statement.

Results
A total of 266 articles were identified from data bases and websites using an electronic search. 42 articles were removed for duplication and 58 studies were excluded after reviewing titles and abstracts. At the screening stage, 68 articles were retrieved and evaluated for eligibility. Finally, 33 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in this systematic review.

Conclusion
Managing wound-related procedural pain improves patient’s quality of life. Proper assessment and monitoring of the pain is a key concept. Non-pharmacological strategies are equally important in managing the pain as drugs. Control of the baseline pain is essential to control the breakthrough pain associated with wound procedures. Stratifying risks for wound care related pain and appropriate intervention are important for good quality of care.

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Determinates of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) testing practices among inpatients with diarrhea at selected acute-care hospitals in Rochester, New York, and Atlanta, Georgia, 2020–2021
Authors: Fridkin Scott K. , Onwubiko Udodirim N. , Dube William , Robichaux Chad , Traenkner Jessica , Goodenough Dana , Angulo Frederick J. , Zamparo Joann M. , Gonzalez Elisa , Khanna Sahil , Myers Christopher , Dumyati Ghinwa 
Published: September 2022

AbstractObjective:We evaluated the impact of test-order frequency per diarrheal episodes on Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) incidence estimates in a sample of hospitals at 2 CDC Emerging Infections Program (EIP) sites.Design:Observational survey.Setting:Inpatients at 5 acute-care hospitals in Rochester, New York, and Atlanta, Georgia, during two 10-workday periods in 2020 and 2021.Outcomes:We calculated diarrhea incidence, testing frequency, and CDI positivity (defined as any positive NAAT test) across strata. Predictors of CDI testing and positivity were assessed using modified Poisson regression. Population estimates of incidence using modified Emerging Infections Program methodology were compared between sites using the Mantel-Hanzel summary rate ratio.Results:Surveillance of 38,365 patient days identified 860 diarrhea cases from 107 patient-care units mapped to 26 unique NHSN defined location types. Incidence of diarrhea was 22.4 of 1,000 patient days (medians, 25.8 for Rochester and 16.2 for Atlanta; P < .01). Similar proportions of diarrhea cases were hospital onset (66%) at both sites. Overall, 35% of patients with diarrhea were tested for CDI, but this differed by site: 21% in Rochester and 49% in Atlanta (P < .01). Regression models identified location type (ie, oncology or critical care) and laxative use predictive of CDI test ordering. Adjusting for these factors, CDI testing was 49% less likely in Rochester than Atlanta (adjusted rate ratio, 0.51; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.40–0.63). Population estimates in Rochester had a 38% lower incidence of CDI than Atlanta (summary rate ratio, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.54–0.71).Conclusion:Accounting for patient-specific factors that influence CDI test ordering, differences in testing practices between sites remain and likely contribute to regional differences in surveillance estimates.
An outbreak of Burkholderia contaminans at a quaternary children’s hospital linked to equipment reprocessing
Authors: Teoh Zheyi , Ankrum Andrea L. , Meinzen-Derr Jareen , Weingartner MaryAnn , Goebel Mary Jo , Scaggs Huang Felicia , Schaffzin Joshua K. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBurkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) has been increasingly implicated in local and multistate outbreaks in both adult and pediatric healthcare settings. However, a lack of source identification may be common for BCC outbreak investigations. We describe, in detail, the investigation of an outbreak of BCC (B. contaminans) among pediatric patients at a large quaternary-care children’s hospital and our system-level changes and outcomes.
Limit theory for U-statistics under geometric and topological constraints with rare events
Authors: Owada Takashi 
Published: September 2022

AbstractWe study the geometric and topological features of U-statistics of order k when the k-tuples satisfying geometric and topological constraints do not occur frequently. Using appropriate scaling, we establish the convergence of U-statistics in vague topology, while the structure of a non-degenerate limit measure is also revealed. Our general result shows various limit theorems for geometric and topological statistics, including persistent Betti numbers of Čech complexes, the volume of simplices, a functional of the Morse critical points, and values of the min-type distance function. The required vague convergence can be obtained as a result of the limit theorem for point processes induced by U-statistics. The latter convergence particularly occurs in the
$\mathcal M_0$
-topology.
Bowel habits, faecal microbiota and faecal bile acid composition of healthy adults consuming fruit pomace fibres: two-arm, randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trials
Authors: Alexander Celeste , Brauchla Mary , Sanoshy Kristen D. , Blonquist Traci M. , Maloney Grace N. , Mah Eunice , Kelley-Garvin Kathleen , Chen Oliver , Liska DeAnn J. , Shin Jin-E , Boileau Thomas W. , Swanson Kelly S. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractDietary fibre modulates gastrointestinal (GI) health and function, providing laxation, shifting microbiota, and altering bile acid (BA) metabolism. Fruit juice production removes the polyphenol- and fibre-rich pomace fraction. The effects of orange and apple pomaces on GI outcomes were investigated in healthy, free-living adults. Healthy adults were enrolled in two double-blinded, crossover trials, being randomised by baseline bowel movement (BM) frequency. In the first trial, subjects (n 91) received orange juice (OJ, 0 g fibre/d) or OJ + orange pomace (OJ + P, 10 g fibre/d) for 4 weeks, separated by a 3-week washout. Similarly, in the second trial, subjects (n 90) received apple juice (AJ, 0 g fibre/d) or AJ + apple pomace (AJ + P, 10 g fibre/d). Bowel habit diaries, GI tolerance surveys and 3-d diet records were collected throughout. Fresh faecal samples were collected from a participant subset for microbiota and BA analyses in each study. Neither pomace interventions influenced BM frequency. At Week 4, OJ + P tended to increase (P = 0·066) GI symptom occurrence compared with OJ, while AJ + P tended (P = 0·089) to increase flatulence compared with AJ. Faecalibacterium (P = 0·038) and Negativibacillus (P = 0·043) were differentially abundant between pre- and post-interventions in the apple trial but were no longer significant after false discovery rate (FDR) correction. Baseline fibre intake was independently associated with several microbial genera in both trials. Orange or apple pomace supplementation was insufficient to elicit changes in bowel habits, microbiota diversity or BA of free-living adults with healthy baseline BM. Future studies should consider baseline BM frequency and habitual fibre intake.
Competition policy, regulation and the institutional design of industry supervision
Authors: Aubert Cécile , Pouyet Jérôme 
Published: September 2022

SummaryWe study the welfare impact of enforcing a competitive behavior from an unregulated fringe competing with a regulated dominant operator, with imperfectly differentiated goods. The fringe is potentially collusive but may be supervised by a competition authority. We show that the complementarity/substitutability between regulation and competition policy strongly depends on the nature of the market interaction.Forcing the fringe to adopt a competitive behavior always benefits consumers. However, it also affects the amount of subsidy that must be provided to the regulated firm for cost-reimbursement purposes, which has a social cost when public funds are costly. With complements, antitrust intervention is always welfare-improving. It is also preferable with weak substitutes, but is detrimental to welfare for strong substitutes.
Temps psychologique, oubli et intérêt chez Maurice Allais
Authors: Prat Georges 
Published: September 2022

RésuméL’approche d’Allais repose sur des concepts et postulats qui sont propres à son auteur et qui portent sur (i) le lien entre la mémoire du passé et l’anticipation du futur, (ii) le concept de temps psychologique, (iii) l’analogie entre l’oubli et l’intérêt, (iv) le concept de taux d’intérêt psychologique et ses relations avec les taux d’intérêt du marché, et (v) l’appréciation de la conjoncture économique par les agents. Ces idées ont été articulées entre elles dans le cadre de la théorie Héréditaire et Relativiste, pièce unique de la littérature. Bien que cette théorie n’ait été testée empiriquement que dans le domaine des taux d’intérêt et de la demande de monnaie, elle revêt en fait un caractère très général. Un résultat particulièrement séduisant est que certains phénomènes nous apparaissant comme variables dans le temps physique peuvent être constants dans le temps psychologique.
To what extent do social support and coping strategies mediate the relation between childhood maltreatment and major depressive disorder: A longitudinal community-based cohort
Authors: Li Muzi , O’Donnell Kieran J. , Caron Jean , Meaney Michael J. , Kobor Michael , D’Arcy Carl , Su Yingying , Liu Aihua , Meng Xiangfei 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThis study aimed to articulate the roles of social support and coping strategies in the relation between childhood maltreatment (CM) and subsequent major depressive disorder (MDD) with a comprehensive exploration of potential factors in a longitudinal community-based cohort. Parallel and serial mediation analyses were applied to estimate the direct effect (DE) (from CM to MDD) and indirect effects (from CM to MDD through social support and coping strategies, simultaneously and sequentially). Sociodemographic characteristics and genetic predispositions of MDD were considered in the modeling process. A total of 902 participants were included in the analyses. CM was significantly associated with MDD (DE coefficient (β) = 0.015, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.002∼0.028). This relation was partially mediated by social support (indirect β = 0.004, 95% CI = 0.0001∼0.008) and negative coping (indirect β = 0.013, 95% CI = 0.008∼0.020), respectively. Social support, positive coping, and negative coping also influenced each other and collectively mediated the association between CM and MDD. This study provides robust evidence that although CM has a detrimental effect on later-on MDD, social support and coping strategies could be viable solutions to minimize the risk of MDD. Intervention and prevention programs should primarily focus on weakening negative coping strategies, then strengthening social support and positive coping strategies.
Cognitive performance in older people after mild traumatic brain injury: Trauma effects and other risk factors
Authors: Hume Camilla , Mitra Biswadev , Wright Bradley , Kinsella Glynda Jane 
Published: September 2022

AbstractObjective:Cognitive symptoms are common in the initial weeks after mTBI, but recovery is generally expected within three months. However, there is limited information about recovery specifically in older age cohorts. Therefore, this study investigated cognitive outcome three months after mTBI in older adults (≥ 65 years) compared to trauma and community age-matched controls and explored risk factors for outcome after traumatic injury.Methods:Older mTBI patients (n = 40) and older adults with mild traumatic injury but without head injury (n = 66) were compared to a noninjured community control group (n = 47). Cognitive assessment included neuropsychological and computerized tests. Group differences were compared on individual tasks and overall cognitive performances using composite scores. Regression analyses identified predictors of outcome for trauma patients and moderator analyses explored possible interactions of mTBI severity with age and cognition.Results:As well as lower performances in processing speed and memory, both trauma groups had significantly lower performance on composite neuropsychological (d = .557 and .670) and computerized tasks (d = .783 and .824) compared to noninjured controls. Age, education, and history of depression were direct predictors of cognitive performance after mild traumatic injury (with or without head injury). Further moderation analysis demonstrated that mTBI severity (Glasgow Coma Scale < 15) moderated the impact of older age on computerized assessment (β = -.138).Conclusions:Three months after mild trauma (regardless of head injury), older people demonstrate lower cognition compared to noninjured peers. However, severity of mTBI (Glasgow Coma Scale < 15) can interact with older age to predict poorer cognitive outcomes.
ULF Modulations on Plasma Environment and Coherent Waves of Mercury's Magnetosphere: MESSENGER's Observation
Authors: Zhao J.‐T. , Zong Q.‐G. , Yue C. , Zhou X.‐Z. , Liu Z.‐Y. , Sun W.‐J. , Slavin J. A. , Raines J. M. , Zhu X.‐Y. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractUltra low frequency (ULF) waves are fundamental waves that can energize, transport, and scatter charged particles in planetary magnetospheres. With the measurements from MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER), we investigate the proton flux fluctuations and coherent waves associated with a series of ULF waves on the flanks of Mercury's magnetosphere. The ULF waves are mainly compressional with a frequency of ∼15 mHz and significantly modulate the intensity of proton flux. The coherent waves accompanied by the ULF waves correspond to a higher frequency (∼1 Hz). The wave power and compressibility of the coherent waves vary quasi‐periodically with the ∼15 mHz ULF waves. We conclude that the compressional ULF waves modulate the coherent waves with higher frequency. This modulation might result from the associated periodic proton flux changes and helps us understand the nature of the ∼1 Hz waves better.
Early Cretaceous to Cenozoic Growth of the Patagonian Andes as Revealed by Low‐Temperature Thermochronology
Authors: Ronda Gonzalo , Ghiglione Matías C. , Martinod Joseph , Barberón Vanesa , Ramos Miguel E. , Coutand Isabelle , Grujic Djordje , Kislitsyn Roman 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe Southern Patagonian Andes at the latitude of the Chile Triple junction in Argentina and Chile (46°–47.5°S) are the object of an ongoing discussion regarding their orogenic evolution in terms of tectonic crustal thickening and exhumation. Recent works point to an Early Cretaceous onset of shortening according to observations in foreland sequences. The ensuing Cenozoic thermal history of the region was influenced by increased shortening, oceanic‐ridge collision and formation of asthenospheric windows in a dynamic subduction setting. Furthermore, the onset of Patagonian glaciations after 7 Ma added increased complexities to the analysis of the main drivers of crustal cooling in this region. We applied zircon (U‐Th)/He and apatite fission track thermochronometry, and inverse thermal modeling to unravel the thermal history throughout different structural domains of the Patagonian Andes. New thermochronological data and thermal models showed a previously unrecognized set of Cretaceous cooling ages (120‐80 Ma) toward the foreland, that we relate to the onset of contraction during initial tectonic inversion. Toward the hinterland, Cenozoic cooling ages predominate, and are related to Oligocene‐Miocene contraction in response to increased subduction velocities. Based on the regional distribution of thermochronological ages and on results from thermal modeling, a resetting of the zircon (U‐Th)/He and apatite fission track systems in response to crustal heating related to the formation of an asthenospheric window after 16 Ma appears unlikely. After 7 Ma cooling rates increased in response to enhanced glacial erosion.
The ATRX splicing variant c.21-1G>A is asymptomatic
Authors: Kojima Karin , Wada Takahito , Shimbo Hiroko , Ikeda Takahiro , Jimbo Eriko F. , Saitsu Hirotomo , Matsumoto Naomichi , Yamagata Takanori 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe ATRX variant c.21-1G>A was detected by an exome analysis of a patient with Cockayne syndrome without alpha thalassemia X-linked intellectual disability syndrome (ATR-XS). In addition, variants in ERCC6 were detected. ATRX c.21-1G>A is localized at the splicing acceptor site of intron 1. This splicing event, NM_000489.6: c.21_133del p.S7Rfs*1, induces exon 2 deletion and early termination. The start codon in exon 3 of ATRX is presumed to produce a slightly shorter but functional ATRX protein.
Observation of Bose-Einstein condensates of excitons in a bulk semiconductor
Authors: Morita Yusuke , Yoshioka Kosuke , Kuwata-Gonokami Makoto 
Published: September 2022

AbstractAn unambiguous observation of the Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) of excitons in a photoexcited bulk semiconductor and elucidation of its inherent nature have been longstanding problems in condensed matter physics. Here, we observe the quantum phase transition and a Bose-Einstein condensate appearing in a trapped gas of 1s paraexcitons in bulk Cu2O below 400 mK, by directly visualizing the exciton cloud in real space using mid-infrared induced absorption imaging that we realized in a dilution refrigerator. Our study shows that the paraexciton condensate is undetectable by conventional luminescence spectroscopy. We find an unconventionally small condensate fraction of 0.016 with the spatial profile of the condensate well described by mean-field theory. Our discovery of this new type of BEC in the purely matter-like exciton system interacting with a cold phonon bath could pave the way for the classification of its long-range order, and for essential understanding of quantum statistical mechanics of non-equilibrium open systems.
Study on the corrosion behavior of NiTi shape memory alloys fabricated by electron beam melting
Authors: Zhang Lianmin , Ren Dechun , Ji Haibin , Ma Aili , Daniel Enobong Felix , Li Shujun , Jin Wei , Zheng Yugui 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe poor processability of NiTi shape memory alloy with superior resistance to corrosion and wear is an important reason for hindering its extensive application. In this work, NiTi alloy was fabricated by electron beam melting (EBM) using different fabrication parameters including changed speed function and focus offset. Furthermore, the influence of these parameters on the corrosion behavior of EBM NiTi alloys was investigated. It was found that the variation in fabrication parameters caused different defect types and defect number, thus affecting the corrosion resistance of NiTi alloys. The alloy with a large number of cracks displayed the lowest corrosion resistance, while a superior corrosion resistance equivalent to the wrought alloy was observed when a few small pores were uniformly distributed in the alloys. Electrochemical results indicated that the EBM NiTi alloy with optimized fabrication parameters presented a low carrier density indicating good protective ability of the passive films.
Surface decoration of bis-aminosilane cross-linked multiwall carbon nanotube ultrafiltration membrane for fast and efficient heavy metal removal
Authors: Pandey Ravi P. , Ouda Mariam , Abdul Rasheed P. , Banat Fawzi , Hasan Shadi W. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractHeavy metals (HMs) are highly toxic water pollutants abundant in industrial wastewater. Herein, a bis[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]amine (BTMSPA) cross-linked multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanomaterial (CQACNT) was synthesized by silanization of MWCNT-OH followed by grafting of positively charged quaternary ammonium groups (glycidyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (GTMAC)) by an epoxide ring-opening reaction. The composite membranes were prepared by the incorporation of CQACNT into the poly(ether sulfone) (PES) polymer matrix. The CQACNT-6 composite membrane exhibited a 3.5-fold increase in pure water permeability (PWP; 312.8 L m−2 h−1 bar−1) as compared to the pristine PES (CQACNT-0) membrane (89.6 L m−2 h−1 bar−1). Moreover, the CQACNT-6 composite membrane showed high HM removal rates (Pb: 89.53%; Ni: 90.42%; Cu: 91.43%; Zn: 91.86%) as compared to the CQACNT-0 membrane (Pb: 39.73%; Ni: 40.32%; Cu: 42.52%; and Zn: 43.91%). After 9 treatment cycles, the CQACNT-6 membrane retained up to 87%, and 94% of its initial PWP and initial Cu2+ rejection, respectively, compared to only 58%, and 54%, respectively for pristine CQACNT-0. The positively charged quaternary ammonium groups enhanced the surface features of PES and MWCNTS, resulting in competitive HM removal rates due to the electrostatic repulsion between the HM and the porous membranes, as well as high PWP.