Getting one's bearings: a grounded theory study of fathers' sense of security while attending the birth of their child.

Background: During the transition to parenthood, fathers face psychosocial changes that are accompanied by uncertainty and insecurity. Feelings of insecurity may affect fathers' experiences of pregnancy and childbirth, adjustment to the paternal role, and bonding with their child. There is a need to better understand fathers' experiences of security and the causal and constitutional factors involved.

Characterization of Antimicrobial Use and Detection of Antimicrobial Residues in Bulk Tank Milk From Specialized Dairy Herds in Antioquia, Colombia.

Antimicrobial residues in bulk tank milk (BTM) are often linked to the treatment of bovine mastitis, the main disease in specialized dairy herds. These residues cause economic losses, especially in fermented dairy production and may pose health risks to consumers. Limited data exist on antimicrobial residues in raw milk in Colombia; thus, this study aimed to characterize antimicrobial use and detect residues in BTM from specialized dairy herds.

A post-market, cluster randomised controlled trial of the effect of the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator on continence care efficiency and skin health in nursing homes.

Background: Urinary Incontinence (UI) is highly prevalent in older residents of nursing homes. For many, management consists of using appropriate products (pads) maintained by a check and change regimen; this is often poorly managed. Digital health technology devices, like urine saturation sensors, may aid ensure timely change of pads.

Biomass-derived carbon dots for the initiation of conventional radical and ATRP-based photopolymerization processes.

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in using carbon nanodots (CDs) as a component photoinitiator to initiate photopolymerization. These systems support conventional radical photopolymerization and light-mediated atom transfer radical polymerization (photo-ATRP), emphasizing single-component (Type I initiators) and multicomponent systems, which involve at least two reaction partners, specifically, the Type II CD initiator. The latter can function in both photoinduced conventional radical polymerization and photo-ATRP.

A single HIIT session does not alter blood sphingolipid levels in healthy young adults: The SphingoHIIT randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Sphingolipids and ceramides have been identified as critical drivers of cardiometabolic diseases. Ceramide-based scores were developed, predicting cardiometabolic risk independently of and beyond low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. To date, it remains largely unknown whether exercise can modulate sphingolipid levels.

Soda lignin as a sustainable photosensitive component for conventional and controlled radical photopolymerization.

Valorization of waste for chemical processes addresses a challenging task for the society. Soda lignin (AL) available in the pulp industry operated in a photocatalytic cycle CuX/L (X: Br, Cl; L: MeTREN: Tris[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]amine) and to initiate radical photopolymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) with α-bromophenylacetate (EBPA) by exposure at 420 nm. This resulted in poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) exhibiting a dispersity <1.

A process analyzer assembly for real-time automated near-infrared, Raman, and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic monitoring enhanced by heterocovariance spectroscopy and chemometry applied to a Schiff base formation.

Process analytical technology (PAT) plays a key role in enhancing the efficiency and resulting quality of chemical processes. Hitherto, suitable methods enable real-time analysis and provide meaningful and robust data and models. Spectroscopic techniques, e.

Cross-Education Effects of Unilateral Knee-Extensor Strength Training in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Critically Appraised Topic.

Clinical Scenario: Knee-extensor strength training is commonly used in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) to improve muscle function, mobility, and quality of life. For typical complaints that result in significant movement limitation or even immobilization, unilateral knee-extensor strength training of the unaffected or less affected limb to induce a cross-education (CE) effect in the contralateral affected limb may be a possible but understudied treatment option.

Focused Clinical Question: Does unilateral knee-extensor strength training lead to CE effects in the contralateral affected limb in patients with KOA?

Summary Of Key Findings: Results from 2 randomized controlled/clinical trials (level 1b) and 1 quasi-experimental study (level 2) provided limited grade B evidence for the CE effect of unilateral knee-extensor strength training to improve maximal knee-extensor strength of the affected limb in patients with KOA.

Digital Case Oriented Teaching and Learning in Healthcare: Evaluating Usability.

The growth of e-learning in education underscores the need for effective digital resources. As part of the WFDT project, digital content was developed using H5P. The usability was evaluated with the System Usability Scale (SUS) and the collection of qualitative feedback from two distinct testing contexts: one in a blended learning environment and another in a supervised setting.

AI in Healthcare - A Transdisciplinary Teaching Approach.

The growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) requires a workforce capable of addressing related challenges. The course AI in Healthcare prepares students to solve real-world problems using AI methods. Working in teams, students tackle case studies by developing AI solutions and presenting their results to healthcare sector stakeholders.

Analyses of the Accessibility of Interactive Learning Content in H5P.

The corona pandemic has led to a notable surge in the utilization of e-learning at academic institutions. In order to ensure the appeal and accessibility of the learning content for all, the WFDT project is developing learning and knowledge modules using H5P. The project team tested screen readers to ascertain the accessibility of 21 H5P content types.

Steps Towards an Emergency Department Scheduling System.

Most Emergency Departments (ED) are suffering from staff shortage in Germany. To reduce the strain on the Emergency Departments there is a need to improve the efficiency of resource use. Project NotPASS seeks to improve patient scheduling in EDs to decrease the burden on medical staff by reducing the time to process patient treatment needs.

Separation of Indium Phosphide/Zinc Sulfide Core-Shell Quantum Dots from Shelling Byproducts through Multistep Agglomeration.

Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) possess unique electronic and optical properties, making them promising candidates for applications in light-emitting diodes, solar cells, bioimaging, and photocatalysis. Precise control over their size, shape, and chemical and electronic structure is crucial to ensure the desired functional properties and optimize device performance. However, challenges in QD synthesis and post-synthesis modification persist, especially in large-scale production.

Design of a Biocatalytic Filter for the Degradation of Diclofenac and Its Ozonation Products.

Posttreatment of the effluents from wastewater treatment plants is becoming increasingly important, as the conventional treatment cannot completely remove organic trace contaminants. Promising techniques like chemical oxidation methods, including ozonation, face the challenge of potentially generating more toxic transformation products than their parent substances due to incomplete oxidation. In this work, the laccase from was immobilized on a polyester textile to create a biocatalytic textile filter for the posttreatment of organic trace contaminants and their ozonation by-products.

XANES reference library of sulphur-containing compounds for biological research: a status report from the ASTRA beamline at the SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre.

Sulphur is present in a vast multitude of biological compounds, and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is a powerful and well-established characterization technique to study the local atomic environment of this chemical element in such systems in detail, with a high potential for advancing knowledge in medicine, biotechnology and environmental research. For this project, X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy at the sulphur K-absorption edge was used to investigate sulphur-containing compounds of biological interest at the ASTRA beamline (SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre, Kraków, Poland). XANES provides valuable insights into the bonding environment of sulphur and thereby contributes to a deeper understanding of the structural characteristics and functional roles of sulphur in biological systems.

Plantar Sensation and Muscle Activity During a Step on Various Textured Unstable Surfaces in Patients with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction - Comparison with Healthy Controls.

After anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), patients have been found to have reduced plantar sensation, which may result in reduced afferent input to the central nervous system and thus contribute to motor deficits. Textured surfaces are thought to have a beneficial neurosensory effect. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare plantar sensation and leg muscle activity while stepping on different textured surfaces between patients after ACLR and healthy controls.

Lipase Activation by Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) in Dispersed Solution: Mechanistic Insights by Fluorescence Spectroscopy.

We investigated the mechanisms of polymer-lipase interactions that govern the catalytic activity of lipases in the presence of polymers. Using a combination of fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS), activity analysis, fluorescence spectroscopy, and computational surface analysis, three model lipases-Thermomyces lanuginosus lipase (TLL), Candida antarctica lipase B (CalB), and Bacillus subtilis lipase A (BSLA), with different degrees of hydrophobic active site exposure were studied. Low-molecular-weight poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), synthesized via ARGET ATRP, was employed to study the effect of unstructured polymers in dispersed solution on lipase activity.

NIR-Sensitized Activated Formation of Lophyl Radicals by Heptamethine Cyanines Enables Dry Film Photoresists.

The near-infrared (NIR) sensitized generation of lophyl radicals (L·) by heptamethine cyanine led to initiation of radical photopolymerization of multifunctional acrylates when different hexa-arylbisimidazoles (HABIs) and N-phenylglycine (NPG) operated as coinitiator. The latter functioned as donor. For a deeper understanding, heptamethine cyanines were used following a photoinduced electron transfer (PET).

A process monitoring microreactor assembly for real-time reaction analysis using inline near-infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics.

The occurrence of highly exothermic and potential runaway reactions represents a significant hazard to workers, facilities, and the surrounding ecosystem. Due to their high reaction velocity, these reactions often prove difficult to monitor. In many instances, the recorded data result from several single-quantity sensors, such as temperature and pressure sensors.

Cardiometabolic Impact of Encapsulated Cocoa Powder and Pure Cocoa Ingredients Supplementation: A Comparative Placebo-Controlled RCT in Adults.

Consuming cocoa rich in flavan-3-ols (particularly epicatechin [EC]) may reduce vascular stiffness and blood pressure (BP) and improve serum lipid profiles. Because interventional studies on pure EC exhibited inconclusive results, the role of other cocoa ingredients such as methylxanthines (MX) on vascular health was assumed. This study aimed to systematically compare the effects of flavanol-rich cocoa and its major components EC and MX on vascular function and serum lipid levels.

SQUARE-IT: a proposed approach to square the identified research problem in the literature with the objectives, the appropriate clinical research question, and the research hypothesis.

The purpose of this article is to design and introduce the SQUARE-IT approach to help scientists and clinicians in research to align important research problems with the objectives, the appropriate clinical research questions to be answered, and the research hypotheses to be investigated in medical and therapeutic specialties. Research ideas can be generated primarily through simple methods such as brainstorming and mind mapping. However, transforming ideas into a valid research question is not as easy as it may seem, as the mere presence of an idea does not guarantee that the researcher has already uncovered existing knowledge on a particular topic or identified the actual research problem.

Cross-National Survey About Nutrition and Nutrition Communication Among Older Adults Aged 60 Years and Above.

The global population is undergoing a significant demographic shift characterised by an increasing proportion of older individuals. Healthy aging has become a priority for personal well-being and sustainable healthcare systems, with nutrition playing a pivotal role. However, the rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), malnutrition, and a shift in eating behaviour underscore the need for tailored, effective nutrition communication strategies.

Comparison of Maximum Isometric Strength of the Hip Joint Abductor and Knee Joint Extensor Muscles between Knee Osteoarthritis Patients with and without Self-reported Instability.

Patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) often have impaired muscle function of the weight-bearing muscles, particularly in the knee and hip joints. This can lead to a significant loss of strength and power and may play a role in the perceived instability of the knee joint. The purpose of this study was to compare the maximum isometric strength of the hip abductor and knee extensor muscles between patients with KOA with and without perceived instability.