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2. END 2015: International Conference on Education and New Developments. Conference Proceedings (Porto, Portugal, June 27-29, 2015)
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World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (WIARS) (Portugal) and Carmo, Mafalda
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We are delighted to welcome you to the International Conference on Education and New Developments 2015-END 2015, taking place in Porto, Portugal, from 27 to 29 of June. Education, in our contemporary world, is a right since we are born. Every experience has a formative effect on the constitution of the human being, in the way one thinks, feels and acts. One of the most important contributions resides in what and how we learn through the improvement of educational processes, both in formal and informal settings. Our International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the processes, actions, challenges and outcomes of learning, teaching and human development. Our goal is to offer a worldwide connection between teachers, students, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in educational issues. We take pride in having been able to connect and bring together academics, scholars, practitioners and others interested in a field that is fertile in new perspectives, ideas and knowledge. We counted on an extensive variety of contributors and presenters, which can supplement our view of the human essence and behavior, showing the impact of their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. This is, certainly, one of the reasons we have many nationalities and cultures represented, inspiring multi-disciplinary collaborative links, fomenting intellectual encounter and development. END 2015 received 528 submissions, from 63 different countries, reviewed by a double-blind process. Submissions were prepared to take form as Oral Presentations, Posters, Virtual Presentations and Workshops. It was accepted for presentation in the conference, 176 submissions (33% acceptance rate). The conference also includes a keynote presentation from an internationally distinguished researcher, Professor Dr. Martin Braund, Adjunct Professor at Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town, South Africa and Honorary Fellow in the Department of Education at the University of York, UK, to whom we express our most gratitude. This volume is composed by the proceedings of the International Conference on Education and New Developments (END 2015), organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.) and had the help of our respected media partners that we reference in the dedicated page. This conference addressed different categories inside the Education area and papers are expected to fit broadly into one of the named themes and sub-themes. To develop the conference program we have chosen four main broad-ranging categories, which also cover different interest areas: (1) In TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: Teachers and Staff training and education; Educational quality and standards; Curriculum and Pedagogy; Vocational education and Counseling; Ubiquitous and lifelong learning; Training programs and professional guidance; Teaching and learning relationship; Student affairs (learning, experiences and diversity); Extra-curricular activities; Assessment and measurements in Education. (2) In PROJECTS AND TRENDS: Pedagogic innovations; Challenges and transformations in Education; Technology in teaching and learning; Distance Education and eLearning; Global and sustainable developments for Education; New learning and teaching models; Multicultural and (inter)cultural communications; Inclusive and Special Education; Rural and indigenous Education; Educational projects. (3) In TEACHING AND LEARNING: Educational foundations; Research and development methodologies; Early childhood and Primary Education; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Science and technology Education; Literacy, languages and Linguistics (TESL/TEFL); Health Education; Religious Education; Sports Education. (4) In ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES: Educational policy and leadership; Human Resources development; Educational environment; Business, Administration, and Management in Education; Economics in Education; Institutional accreditations and rankings; International Education and Exchange programs; Equity, social justice and social change; Ethics and values; Organizational learning and change. The proceedings contain the results of the research and developments conducted by authors who focused on what they are passionate about: to promote growth in research methods intimately related to teaching, learning and applications in Education nowadays. It includes an extensive variety of contributors and presenters, who will extend our view in exploring and giving their contribution in educational issues, by sharing with us their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. (Individual papers contain references.)
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3. Mathematics Education at the Edge. Proceedings of the Joint Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) (38th) and the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA) (36th, Vancouver, Canada, July 15-20, 2014)
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International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American Chapter (PME-NA), International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME), Liljedahl, Peter, Nicol, Cynthia, Oesterie, Susan, and Allan, Darien
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The theme of the 38th meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME 38) and the 36th meeting of the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA 36) was "Mathematics Education at the Edge." Academically, the theme provides opportunities to highlight and examine mathematics education research that is: (1) breaking new ground or on the cutting edge of innovative research and research methodologies; and (2) exploring issues with groups that are often positioned at the edge or periphery of educational research, such as social justice, peace education, equity, and Indigenous education. Geographically, the theme "Mathematics Education at the Edge" describes the very place of the conference setting, Vancouver, a city situated at the edge of Canada on the Pacific Ocean and Coast Mountain Range. The papers in the six volumes of these proceedings are organized according to the type of presentation. Volume 1 contains the presentations of the plenary speakers, Research Forum activities, Discussion Group activities, Working Session activities and the National Presentation of mathematics education in Canada. Volumes 2-5 contain the Research Reports of the conference, while Volume 6 consists of the Short Oral and Poster Presentations. The organization of PME 2014 is a collaborative effort involving teams of colleagues at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University.
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4. Japanese and Thai Senior High School Mathematics Teachers' Knowledge of Variability
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Isoda, Masami, Chitmun, Somchai, and Gonzalez, Orlando
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In this article, the conceptions of variability held by samples of Japanese and Thai senior high school mathematics teachers were identified, based on the framework proposed by Shaughnessy (2007), using a comparative survey study. From contrasting the results of the two groups, relative tendencies of insufficient statistical knowledge for variability were found in both samples, such as a tendency of Japanese teachers to overgeneralize equiprobability, whereas Thai teachers tended to overgeneralize estimation. Based on these findings, the use of well-known tasks from the research literature for this comparative study seems useful to clarify the relative tendencies and insufficiencies in teacher knowledge and conceptions regarding variability held by both groups.
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5. Selection of Content in High School Mathematics Textbooks: An International Comparison
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Wang, J. and Lu, X.
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As a component of the ongoing development of the mathematics curriculum in China, we compare the country's high school mathematics textbooks with those of several other countries. We base our analysis on the assumption that textbooks, as primary printed teaching resources, are key tools for interpreting educational policy. In this paper, we compare what content is selected and how that content is presented in series of high school textbooks from China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States according to four core domains: algebra, geometry, statistics and probability, and calculus. We then discuss the implications of the analysis for the reform of the high school mathematics curriculum in China, particularly as it applies to the development of textbooks within that process of reform. The comparative results provide us with the opportunity to recognise the distinguishing features of the content and presentation of the Chinese mathematics curriculum and lead to some suggestions for future curriculum development.
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6. Proceedings of the Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (29th, Melbourne, Australia, July 10-15, 2005). Volume 1
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International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education., Chick, Helen L., and Vincent, Jill L.
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The first volume of the 29th annual conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education contains plenary lecture and research forum papers as listed below. Short oral communications papers, poster presentations, brief summaries of discussion groups, and working sessions are also included in the volume. The plenary lectures include: (1) Modelling Students' Learning in Argumentation and Mathematics Proof (Fou-Lai Lin); (2) Travelling the Road to Expertise (Stacey); (3) Telling Identities (Sfar and Prusak); and (4) Co-Constructing Artefacts and Knowledge in Net-Based Teams (Reimann). The plenary panel section includes: (1) What Do Studies Like PISA Mean to the Mathematics Education Community? (Jones); (2) From a Profile to the Scrutiny of Student Performance (Yoshinori); (3) The PISA-Study (Neubrand); (4) Some Results from the PISA 2003 International Assessment of Mathematics Learning (Kieran); and (5) The Foundation and Spectacle of [the Leaning Tower of] PISA (Williams). The first research forum (RF01) includes: (1) Not Everything Is Proportional (De Brock, Van Dooren, and Verschaffel); (2) Designing Instruction on Proportional Reasoning with Average Speed (Gravemeijer, van Galen, and Keijzer); (3) Folding Perimeters (Friedlander and Arcavi); and (4) The Dolls' House Classroom (Ainley and Pratt). The second research forum (RF02) includes: (1) Shaping a Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Signs (Arzarello, Ferrara, Robutti, Paola, and Sabena); (2) Working with Artefacts (Bussi and Maschietto); (3) The Role of Gestures in Mathematical Discourse (Edwards); (4) Connecting Talk, Gesture, and Eye Motion for the Microanalysis of Mathematics Learning (Ferrara and Nemirovsky); (5) Why Do Gestures Matter? Gestures as Semiotic Means of Objectification (Radford); (6) Gestures, Signs and Mathematisation (Williams); and (7) Building Intellectual Infrastructure to Expose and Understand Ever-Increasing Complexity (Kaput). The third research forum (RF03) includes: (1) Using Growth Points to Describe Pathways for Young Children's Number Learning (Gervasoni); (2) Number Attainment in Sri Lankan Primary Schools (Hart); and (3) Mathematics Recovery (Pearn). The fourth research forum (RF04) includes: (1) The Place of Theory in Mathematics Education Research (Lester, Jr.); (2) Theories of Mathematics Education (Lerman); (3) The Articulation of Symbol and Mediation in Mathematics Education (Armella); (4) Using Theory to Advance Our Understandings of Student Cognitive Development (Pegg and Tall); (5) Trends in the Evolution of Models and Modeling Perspectives on Mathematical Learning and Problem Solving (Lesh and English); and (6) Issues and Tendencies in German Mathematics-Didactics (Torner and Sriraman). (Individual papers contain references.)
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- 2005
7. Proceedings of the Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) (24th, Hiroshima, Japan, July 23-27, 2000), Volume 3.
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International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education., Nakahara, Tadao, and Koyama, Masataka
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The third volume of the 24th annual conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education contains full research report papers. Papers include: (1) "Mathematics classrooms functioning as communities of inquiry: Possibilities and constraints for changing practice" (Susie Groves, Brian Doig, and Laurance Splitter); (2) "Thinking of new devices to make viable symbolic calculators in the classroom" (Dominique Guin and Luc Trouche); (3) "Some theoretical problems of the development of mathematical thinking" (Valery A. Gusev and Ilder S. Safuanov); (4) "The role of figures in geometrical proof-problem solving: Students' cognitions of geometrical figures in France and Japan" (Kouhei Harada, Elisabeth Gallou-Dumiel, and Nobuhiko Nohda); (5) "Thinking about the discursive practices of teachers and children in a 'National Numeracy Strategy' lesson" (Tansy Hardy); (6) "Classroom discussion on the representation of quantity by fractions: Stability of misconception and implications to practice" (Junichi Hasegawa); (7) "Process of internalizing new use of multiplication through classroom instruction: A case study" (Keiko Hino); (8) "Understanding linear algebraic equations via super-calculator representations" (Ye Yoon Hong, Mike Thomas, and Oh-Nam Kwon); (9) "The relation of Mozambican secondary school teachers to a mathematical concept: The case of limits of functions" (Danielle Huillet and Balbina Mutemba); (10) "The meaning of terms concerning the time ordering for first grade students: The influence of cultural background" (Sonia Igliori, Cristina Maranhao, and S. Sentelhas); (11) "The relationships between fluency and flexibility of divergent thinking in open ended mathematics situation and overcoming fixation in mathematics on Japanese junior high school students" (Toshihiro Imai); (12) "A case study of student emotional change using changing heart rate in problem posing and solving Japanese classroom in mathematics" (Masami Isoda and Akemi Nakagoshi); (13) "Using students' statistical thinking to inform instruction" (Graham A. Jones, Cynthia W. Langrall, Carol A. Thornton, Edward S. Mooney, Arsalan Wares, Bob Perry, Ian J. Putt, and Steven Nisbet); (14) "The student experience of online mathematics enrichment" (Keith Jones and Helen Simons); (15) "Epistemological features in the mathematics classroom: Algebra and geometry" (Maria Kaldrimidou, Haralambos Sakonidis, and Marianna Tzekaki); (16) "What do we remember when it's over? Adults' recollections of their mathematical experience" (Ronnie Karsenty and Shlomo Vinner); (17) "Acquiring the concept of derivative: Teaching and learning with multiple representations and CAS" (Margaret Kendal and Kaye Stacey); (18) "Year 6 students' progression on the core mathematics course of an integrated learning system" (Gillian C. Kidman, Annette R. Baturo, Tom J. Cooper, and Romina Proctor); (19) "Solving multiplicative word problems with decimal fractions: The effects of proportional reasoning and metacognition" (Tadayuki Kishimoto); (20) "Does a research based teacher development program affect teachers' lesson plans?" (Ronith Klein and Dina Tirosh); (21) "A research on the validity and effectiveness of 'two-axes process model' of understanding mathematics at elementary school level" (Masataka Koyama); (22) "The effects of different instructional methods on the ability to communicate mathematical reasoning" (Bracha Kramarski); (23) "Narrative elements in mathematical argumentations in primary education" (Gotz Krummheuer); (24) "Changing teaching methods in school mathematics: An analysis of some episodes from classes" (Marie Kubinova, Jiri Mares, and Jarmila Novotna); (25) "Development of concepts for division in third grade teaching experiments: From the viewpoint of the dual nature of concepts and symbolizing processes" (Koichi Kumagai); (26) "Moving between mixed-ability and same-ability settings: Impact on learners" (Bilha Kutscher and Liora Linchevski); (27) "A developmental assessment of pupils use of domain-specific and general strategies in problem solving" (Leonidas Kyriakides); (28) "Coding the nature of thinking displayed in responses on nets of solids" (Christine Lawrie, John Pegg, and Angel Gutierrez); (29) "A comparison between Malaysian and United Kingdom teachers' and students' images of mathematics" (Chap Sam Lim); (30) "On developing teachers knowledge by using cases constructed by researcher and classroom teachers" (Pi-Jen Lin); (31) "Indispensable mathematical knowledge-IMK and differential mathematical knowledge-DMK: Two sides of the equity coin" (Liora Linchevski, Bilha Kutscher, Alwyn Olivier, and Kate Bennie); (32) "Problem posing as a tool for learning, planning and assessment in the primary school" (Tom Lowrie and Jacquelyn Whitland); (33) "Length measurement: Conventional units articulated with arbitrary ones" (Cristina Maranhao and T. Campos); (34) "Dynamic transformations of solids in the mathematics classroom" (Christos Markopoulos and Despina Potari); (35) "States of understanding relations among concepts of geometric figures: Considered from the aspect of concept image and concept definition" (Nanae Matsuo); (36) "Supporting preservice teachers' understanding of place value and multidigit addition and subtraction" (Kay McClain and Janet Bowers); (37) "Spatial abilities in primary schools" (Hartwig Meissner and Guido Pinkernell); (38) "Analysis and synthesis of the Cartesian product by kindergarten children" (Ibby Mekhmandarov); and (39) "The 'conflicting' concepts of continuity and limit: A conceptual change perspective" (Kaarina Merenluoto and Erno Lehtinen). (ASK)
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- 2000
8. Proceedings of the Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) (24th, Hiroshima, Japan, July 23-27, 2000), Volume 2.
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International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education., Nakahara, Tadao, and Koyama, Masataka
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The second volume of the 24th annual conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education contains full research report papers. Papers include: (1) "What you see is what you get: The influence of visualization on the perception of data structures" (Dan Aharoni); (2) "Exploring the transparency of graphs and graphing" (Janet Ainley); (3) "Describing primary mathematics lessons observed in the Leverhulme Numeracy Research Programme: A qualitative framework" (Mike Askew, Margaret Brown, Hazel Denvir, and Valerie Rhodes); (4) "An analysis of bracket expansion errors" (Paul Ayres); (5) "Knowing the sample space or not: The effects on decision making" (Paul Ayres and Jenni Way); (6) "The development of mathematics education based on ethnomathematics (2): Analysis of Universal Activities in terms of verbs" (Takuya Baba and Hideki Iwasaki); (7) "Maths as social and explanations for 'underachievement' in numeracy" (David A. Baker and B.V. Street); (8) "Year 6 students' idiosyncratic notions of unitising, reunitising, and regrouping decimal number places" (Annette R. Baturo and Tom J. Cooper); (9) "Factors influencing teachers' endorsement of the core mathematics course of an integrated learning system" (Annette R. Baturo, Tom J. Cooper, Gillian C. Kidman, and Campbell J. McRobbie); (10) "Students' conceptions of the integral" (Jan Bezuidenhout and Alwyn Olivier); (11) "The use of mental imagery in mental calculation" (Chris Bills and Eddie Gray); (12) "Readiness for algebra" (Gillian M. Boulton-Lewis, Tom J. Cooper, B. Atweh, H. Pillay, and L. Wilss); (13) "Students' knowledge of length units: Do they know more than rules about rulers?" (Philippa Bragg and Lynne Outhred); (14) "Becoming more aware: Psychoanalytic insights concerning fear and relationship in the mathematics classroom" (Chris Breen); (15) "Same/different: A 'natural' way of learning mathematics" (Laurinda Brown and Alf Coles); (16) "The effect of some classroom factors on grade 3 pupil gains in the Leverhulme Numeracy Research Programme" (Margaret Brown, Hazel Denvir, Valerie Rhodes, Mike Askew, Dylan Wiliam, and Esther Ranson); (17) "'Automatism' in finding a 'solution' among junior high school students: A comparative study" (Gildo Luis Bulafo) (18) "A study of the mathematical behaviors of mathematicians: The role of metacognition and mathematical intimacy in solving problems" (Marilyn P. Carlson); (19) "Bringing out the algebraic character of arithmetic: Instantiating variables in addition and subtraction" (David Carraher, Barbara M. Brizuela, and Analucia D. Schliemann) (20) "The game of social interactions in statistics learning and in cognitive development" (Carolina Carvalho and Magarida Cesar); (21) "Student misconceptions in interpreting basic graphic calculator displays" (Michael Cavanagh and Michael Mitchelmore); (22) "Step skipping during the solution of partitive quotient fraction problems" (Kathy Charles and Rod Nason); (23) "Making, having and compressing formal mathematical concepts" (Erh-Tsung Chin and David Tall); (24) "Mental projections in mathematical problem solving: Abductive inference and schemes of action in the evolution of mathematical knowledge" (Victor V. Cifarelli); (25) "Solving equations and inequations: Operational invariants and methods constructed by students" (Anibal Cortes and Nathalie Pfaff); (26) "The flow of thought across the Zone of Proximal Development between elementary algebra and intermediate English as a second language" (Bronisuave Czarnocha and Vrunda Prabhu); (27) "A didactic sequence for the introduction of algebraic activity in early elementary school" (Jorge Tarcisio Da Rocha Falcao, Anna Paula Lima Brito, Claudia Roberta De Araujo, Monica Maria Lessa Lins, and Monica Oliveira Osorio); (28) "Towards a definition of attitude: The relationship between the affective and the cognitive in pre-university students" (Katrina Daskalogianni and Adrian Simpson); (29) "A memory-based model for aspects of mathematics teaching" (Gary Davis, David Hill, and Nigel Smith); (30) "Involving pupils in an authentic context: Does it help them to overcome the 'illusion of linearity'?" (Dirk De Bock, Lieven Verschaffel, Dirk Janssens, and Karen Claes); (31) "The difficulties students experience in generating diagrams for novel problems" (Carmel M. Diezmann); (32) "About argumentation and conceptualization" (Nadia Douek and Ezio Scali); (33) "Gesture and oral computation as resources in the early learning of mathematics" (Jan Draisma); (34) "Students' statistical reasoning during a data modeling program" (Lyn D. English, Kathy L. Charles, and Donald H. Cudmore); (35) "The 'mathematics as a gendered domain' scale" (Helen J. Forgasz and Gilah C. Leder); (36)"Investigating function from a social representation perspective" (Janete Bolite Frant, Monica Rabello de Castro, and Flavio Lima); (37) "Definition as a teaching object: A preliminary study" (Fulvia Furinghetti and Domingo Paola); (38) "When a learning situation becomes a problematic learning situation: The case of diagonals in the quadrangle" (Hagar Gal and Liora Linchevski) and (39) "From traditional blackboards to interactive whiteboards: A pilot study to inform system design" (Christian Greiffenhagen). (ASK)
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9. Proceedings of the Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) (24th, Hiroshima, Japan, July 23-27, 2000), Volume 1.
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International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education., Nakahara, Tadao, and Koyama, Masataka
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The first volume of the 24th annual conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education includes plenary addresses, plenary panel discussions, research forum, project groups, discussion groups, short oral communications, and poster presentations. (ASK)
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- 2000
10. Key Success Factors for Statistical Literacy Poster Competitions
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MacFeely, Steve, Campos, Pedro, and Helenius, Reija
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Statistical literacy is complex and multifaceted. In every country, education and numeracy are a function of a multitude of factors including culture, history, and societal norms. Nevertheless, since the launch of the International Statistical Poster Competition (ISLP) in 1994, a number of patterns have emerged to suggest there are some common or universal success factors in running statistical literacy competitions involving schools, universities, statistical offices, and many other institutions. This paper outlines some of those factors, such as institutional cooperation, celebrating participation and success, improvement of statistical literacy in the local schools, support for teachers, the involvement of national statistics institutes, and use of technology. These factors have been identified from our own experience running the competition and from articles submitted to the ISLP newsletters. Statistical literacy is a complex phenomenon, and so this is neither an exhaustive list of key factors nor a formula for success, but rather an overview of recurring themes across countries participating in the competition around the world.
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- 2017
11. Higher Education, Women, and Sociocultural Change: A Closer Look at the Statistics
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Parvazian, Somayeh, Gill, Judith, and Chiera, Belinda
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This article reports an analysis of the relationship between women's increased participation in higher education and other recent social changes over the last four decades. To date, women's increased involvement in higher education has been studied as either a force for or a consequence of other sociocultural changes. Drawing on data from key international data sets and with a focus on a range of Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) countries, this article details an exploratory factor analysis of women's higher education participation and a range of other variables identified as indicators of or mediators for social change. This analysis reveals the existence of four underlying factors showing the structural interrelationship between the variables.
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- 2017
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12. What Do the Stats Tell Us? Engaging Elementary Children in Probabilistic Reasoning Based on Data Analysis
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Hourigan, Mairéad and Leavy, Aisling
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As part of Japanese Lesson study research focusing on "comparing and describing likelihoods", fifth grade elementary students used real-world data in decision-making. Sporting statistics facilitated opportunities for informal inference, where data were used to make and justify predictions.
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- 2016
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13. The Problems with a 'Fact'-Focused Approach in Environmental Communication: The Case of Environmental Risk Information about Tidal Flat Developments in Japan
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Yamashita, Hiromi
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One of the main approaches used in communicating environmental issues to citizens is conveying "factual" information about a particular environment. However, despite previous research and recommendations made by critical environmental educators, there still seems to be a belief that the more "factual" information one can convey, the more citizens will become aware of the issue, and this will prompt them to change their behaviours. In this article, I will argue that continuing with a "fact"-focused practice in Japan and elsewhere could be problematic for three key reasons: (1) it ignores diversity in the "facts" provided to people; (2) it reinforces the "hierarchy of knowledge"; and (3) it ignores the "myth of nature" among information receivers and senders. Key recommendations for incorporating a critical environmental education approach include utilising locally available environmental information on contentious environmental issues; investigating particular terminology used and missing information (including tacit knowledge); and encouraging critical learning about statistics and pictorial representations.
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- 2015
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14. Intended Treatments of Arithmetic Average in U.S. and Asian School Mathematics Textbooks.
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Cai, Jinfa, Lo, Jane Jane, and Watanabe, Tad
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Examines how selected U.S. and Asian mathematics curricula are designed to facilitate students' understanding of the arithmetic average. Discusses similarities and differences of learning goals, focuses, and concepts among U.S. commercial, Asian, and U.S. reform curriculum series. (Author/KHR)
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- 2002
15. Probability and Statistics Teaching in Japanese Senior High School.
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Miwa, Tatsuro
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The status of probability and statistics in the current Japanese curriculum is discussed. Data from the Second International Mathematics Study are cited, and the course of study is included. (MNS)
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- 1986
16. Mathematics Education. Selected Papers from the Conference on Stochastic Processes and Their Applications. (15th, Nagoya, Japan, July 2-5, 1985).
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Nagoya Univ. (Japan)., Hida, Takeyuki, and Shimizu, Akinobu
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This volume contains the papers and comments from the Workshop on Mathematics Education, a special session of the 15th Conference on Stochastic Processes and Their Applications, held in Nagoya, Japan, July 2-5, 1985. Topics covered include: (1) probability; (2) statistics; (3) deviation; (4) Japanese mathematics curriculum; (5) statistical education; (6) programmable calculators; (7) limit theorems; (8) Poisson distribution; (9) French curriculum for high school and college; (10) middle school curriculum, People's Republic of China; (11) New Zealand curriculum; and (12) reforms in Korean curriculum. (JM)
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- 1986
17. Mathematics Achievement of Secondary School Students in Japan. NIER Occasional Paper 02/87.
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National Inst. for Educational Research, Tokyo (Japan).
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In 1980-82, the Second International Mathematics Study (SIMS) was conducted in 20 countries, including Japan. This study was conducted by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). This paper constitutes a summary of the research relating to the level of mathematics achievement of Japanese students. The tests administered to the students were designed to measure computation, comprehension, application, and analysis in the areas of: (1) sets, relations and functions; (2) number systems; (3) algebra; (4) geometry; (5) mathematical analysis; (6) probability and statistics; (7) measurement; and (8) finite mathematics. Scores on the tests were compared with the internationally averaged values of all 20 countries involved in the study. The achievement by Japanese students was found to be better than the international average in all content areas, but especially in the areas of geometry, algebra, and measurement. (TW)
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- 1987
18. Variability Analysis in Judo Para Athletes With Visual Impairments: Match-Outcome Performance in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games With Evidence From the New Classification System.
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Kons, Rafael Lima, França Conceição dos Santos, Danilo, Carvalho, Raiane, Ferreira da Silva, Adriano, Lopes-Silva, João Paulo, Franchini, Emerson, and Detanico, Daniele
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STATISTICAL correlation , *PEARSON correlation (Statistics) , *EFFECT sizes (Statistics) , *VISION disorders , *DATA analysis , *T-test (Statistics) , *SPORTS for people with disabilities , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *SPORTS events , *RESEARCH , *STATISTICS , *ONE-way analysis of variance , *MARTIAL arts , *ATHLETIC ability , *DATA analysis software - Abstract
Match-related performance analysis in judo Para athletes with visual impairments is important to coaches and staff to identify technical–tactical profiles of their athletes and opponents but also to identify whether there are similar characteristics in each visual class. Thus, this study explores the match-related performance in judo Para athletes and verifies the relationship between performance using the old and new classification systems. The match-derived variables were analyzed using different statistical methods considering a total of 182 matches from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The results indicated that performance was affected by sex and degree of impairment. The new classification system seems suitable for grouping Para judo athletes, as it differentiates performance between the two proposed classes (J1 and J2), since athletes from each group compete separately. Furthermore, different variability index measures were correlated with competitive performance, demonstrating a specific performance profile for each sport class in judo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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19. Effect of Neuromuscular Electrostimulation With Blood Flow Restriction on Acute Muscle Swelling of the Abductor Hallucis.
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Kazunori Okamura, Manami Hamaguchi, Yuna Ueno, and Taira Kida
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SKELETAL muscle physiology , *COLLEGE students , *STATISTICAL power analysis , *STATISTICS , *KRUSKAL-Wallis Test , *SKELETAL muscle , *PAIN measurement , *ANALYSIS of variance , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *BLOOD flow restriction training , *STRENGTH training , *MUSCULAR hypertrophy , *MANN Whitney U Test , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *PRE-tests & post-tests , *COMPARATIVE studies , *T-test (Statistics) , *ELECTRIC stimulation , *FOOT , *BLIND experiment , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *REPEATED measures design , *RESEARCH funding , *STATISTICAL sampling , *CONTROL groups , *DATA analysis , *DATA analysis software - Abstract
Context: Plantar intrinsic foot muscle strength training is difficult to master to a degree sufficient to elicit muscle hypertrophy in most individuals. It is possible that combining neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES) and blood flow restriction (BFR) can elicit plantar intrinsic foot muscle hypertrophy regardless of the individual's technique. This study aimed to determine the effects of NMES training with BFR on acute muscle swelling in the abductor hallucis. Design: Randomized, controlled, single-blind trial design. Methods: Forty-eight participants were randomly allocated to the NMES + BFR, NMES, or Sham NMES + BFR groups. All participants received abductor hallucis NMES for 15 minutes. Participants in the NMES + BFR and Sham NMES + BFR groups received NMES with BFR. The intensity of NMES was the sensory threshold in the Sham NMES + BFR group. The cross-sectional area of the abductor hallucis was measured pretraining and posttraining using ultrasonography by a single investigator blinded to the participants' allocations. Results: After 15 minutes of training, the cross-sectional area of the abductor hallucis was significantly increased in the NMES + BFR (P<.001) and the Sham NMES + BFR (P = .004) groups. Moreover, the rate of increase was significantly higher in the NMES + BFR group than in the NMES or the Sham NMES + BFR groups (P<.001 and P = . 001, respectively). Conclusions: Since it is possible that the amount of muscle swelling immediately after training correlates with muscle hypertrophy when training is continued, the results of this study suggest that NMES training with BFR is a training method that can be expected to produce plantar intrinsic foot muscle hypertrophy. Further studies are needed to confirm the long-term effects of NMES training with BFR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Seated-Shot-Put Equipment in Para Athletics—A Review and Presentation of Data From the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
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Holdback, Connor J.M., Ibrahim, Rony, Haydon, David S., Pinder, Ross A., Grimshaw, Paul N., and Kelso, Richard M.
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This research provides a review of seated shot put alongside new data from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with the aim to understand the latest trends in equipment within a recently established rule set and how key equipment variables may impact performance for athletes in different classifications. First, a review of the literature found that the throwing pole is a key equipment aid that is not well understood, in part due to limitations in testing design. New data from the 2020 Paralympic Games showed inconsistent trends for the use of the throwing pole among athletes, particularly in transitionary classes (F33–34 and F54–55). A two-way analysis of variance found a main effect of classification on performance (p <.001), as well as an interaction effect between pole use and classification on performance (p <.05). Notably, pole users are seen to perform better than non–pole users in Class F32 (p <.05). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Interaction Between Sarcopenic Obesity and Nonlocomotive Physical Activity on the Risk of Depressive Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Older Adult Japanese Women.
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Osugi, Yu, Imai, Aiko, Kurihara, Toshiyuki, Kishigami, Keiko, Higashida, Kazuhiko, and Sanada, Kiyoshi
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MENTAL depression risk factors ,OBESITY ,STATISTICS ,HUMAN locomotion ,ONE-way analysis of variance ,SARCOPENIA ,PHYSICAL activity ,RISK assessment ,ACCELEROMETRY ,MENTAL depression ,INDEPENDENT living ,PSYCHOLOGY of women ,ANALYSIS of covariance ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,DATA analysis ,DATA analysis software ,EVALUATION - Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the interaction between sarcopenic obesity and locomotive and nonlocomotive physical activity (PA) on the risk of depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older Japanese women. Participants were 143 community-dwelling older women aged 64–94 years. PA was measured using a three-axis accelerometer. Participants were classified according to two levels of total, locomotive, and nonlocomotive PA. Depressive symptoms were assessed by a self-administered survey consisting of the 15-item Japanese version of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15-J). The interaction between sarcopenic obesity groups and total or locomotive PA did not affect GDS-15-J scores. However, the interaction between sarcopenic obesity groups and nonlocomotive PA significantly affected GDS-15-J scores (p <.05). Moreover, sarcopenic obesity in the low PA group had significantly higher GDS-15-J scores compared with sarcopenic obesity in the high PA group (p <.05). We concluded that sarcopenic obesity combined with low nonlocomotive PA may exacerbate depressive symptoms in older women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Work–family enrichment among parent nurses: a cross-sectional scale development and validation study.
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Kawakita, Toshimi and Hosoda, Yasuko
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CROSS-sectional method , *SCALE analysis (Psychology) , *PEARSON correlation (Statistics) , *STATISTICAL correlation , *WORK , *NURSES , *RESEARCH funding , *DATA analysis , *CRONBACH'S alpha , *LABOR productivity , *OCCUPATIONAL roles , *HOSPITAL nursing staff , *WORK-life balance , *RESEARCH methodology evaluation , *STATISTICAL sampling , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *LEADERSHIP , *INTERVIEWING , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *CHI-squared test , *HELP-seeking behavior , *NURSING , *FAMILY roles , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *ECONOMICS , *WORKING mothers , *RESEARCH methodology , *PSYCHOMETRICS , *RESEARCH , *STATISTICS , *STATISTICAL reliability , *QUALITY of life , *NURSES' attitudes , *FACTOR analysis , *DATA analysis software , *INDIVIDUAL development , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors , *EXPERIENTIAL learning ,RESEARCH evaluation - Abstract
Background: Work-family enrichment refers to the extent to which experiences in one role improve the quality of life in another role, and the bidirectionality indicates that benefits derived from work can be applied to family and vice versa. Parent nurses, that is, female nurses who are raising preschool children, play a major role at work and in the family. Thus, work-family enrichment is significant for them. The Work-Family Enrichment Scale cannot be generalized to parent nurses. This study was aimed at developing and psychometrically validating a draft Work-Family Enrichment Scale for Parent Nurses. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted among 1,090 parent nurses who were randomly sampled from hospitals with more than 200 beds in Japan. The survey evaluated (1) a draft Work-Family Enrichment Scale for Parent Nurses, (2) the Japanese version of the Work-Family Enrichment Scale, and (3) the Positive Spillover Scale. The scales were psychometrically evaluated for internal consistency, construct validity, and criterion-related validity. Results: Data from 503 participants (age, mean ± standard deviation [range] 35.5 ± 4.96 [23–47] years) were analyzed. Results of exploratory factor analysis, the work to family enrichment direction yielded five factors for 23 items: "emotional fulfillment," "efficiency," "ability to lead," "displaying industriousness," and "self-growth." Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from 0.862 to 0.914. In the family-to-work enrichment direction, there were five factors for 28 items: "help-seeking," "receptiveness," "expansion of one's horizon," "efficiency," and "emotional fulfillment." Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from 0.790 to 0.907. Additionally, the correlation coefficients reporting criterion-related validity were 0.685 and 0.619 with regard to the Japanese version of the Work-Family Enrichment Scale and 0.596 and 0.534 with the Positive Spillover Scale for the Work-to-Family Enrichment Scale and the Family-to-Work Enrichment Scale for Parent Nurses, respectively. Conclusions: The Work-Family Enrichment Scale for Parent Nurses has adequate reliability and validity and can be used as an effective measure to assess the positive aspects of work and family roles among female parent nurses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Analysis of Responses of GPT-4 V to the Japanese National Clinical Engineer Licensing Examination.
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Ishida, Kai, Arisaka, Naoya, and Fujii, Kiyotaka
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GENERATIVE artificial intelligence , *EDUCATION , *DATA analysis , *ENGINEERING , *EDUCATIONAL tests & measurements , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *BIOMEDICAL engineering , *COMMUNICATION , *STATISTICS , *ARTIFICIAL blood circulation , *DATA analysis software , *USER interfaces , *MEDICAL equipment safety measures - Abstract
Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT; OpenAI) is a state-of-the-art large language model that can simulate human-like conversations based on user input. We evaluated the performance of GPT-4 V in the Japanese National Clinical Engineer Licensing Examination using 2,155 questions from 2012 to 2023. The average correct answer rate for all questions was 86.0%. In particular, clinical medicine, basic medicine, medical materials, biological properties, and mechanical engineering achieved a correct response rate of ≥ 90%. Conversely, medical device safety management, electrical and electronic engineering, and extracorporeal circulation obtained low correct answer rates ranging from 64.8% to 76.5%. The correct answer rates for questions that included figures/tables, required numerical calculation, figure/table ∩ calculation, and knowledge of Japanese Industrial Standards were 55.2%, 85.8%, 64.2% and 31.0%, respectively. The reason for the low correct answer rates is that ChatGPT lacked recognition of the images and knowledge of standards and laws. This study concludes that careful attention is required when using ChatGPT because several of its explanations lack the correct description. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Validation of the Optimal University of California Los Angeles Loneliness Scale Cutoff Score in Screening for the Prevention of Disability Occurrence Among Older Japanese Adults.
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Tomida, Kouki, Shimoda, Takahiro, Nakajima, Chika, Kawakami, Ayuka, and Shimada, Hiroyuki
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Objectives: The association between loneliness and disability is a growing public health priority. While the University of California Los Angeles Loneliness Scale (UCLA‐LS) has been internationally used as an indicator for assessing loneliness, its optimal cutoff point in relation to disability occurrence has not yet been examined. Therefore, we aimed to determine the optimal cutoff point of the UCLA‐LS regarding future disability. Methods: This longitudinal cohort study was conducted in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Overall, 4536 community‐dwelling older adults (age: 73.8 ± 5.5 years; females: 55.2%) were followed up for 2 years. The area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic analysis was calculated to evaluate the optimal cutoff point of the UCLA‐LS in relation to future disability occurrence using the Youden index, which maximized the sensitivity and specificity of the UCLAS‐LS. A survival analysis was conducted to test this cutoff value's external validity, using the presence or absence of disability occurrence as the dependent variable. Results: The cutoff score of the UCLA‐LS in relation to future disability was 44 points. An association was found between new disability occurrence and loneliness based on this cutoff value (hazard ratio: 1.67, 95% confidence interval: 1.29–2.16). Conclusions: Although cultural context should be taken into account, the optimal cutoff scores for the loneliness scale related to disability identified in this study may be a useful indicator for early recognition of loneliness as a global public health problem and for promoting social participation as one of the disability prevention strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Effect of Morphine Used to Relieve Dyspnea Due to Heart Failure on Delirium.
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Yoshikai, Shoichi, Ueda, Mikiko, and Ikeda, Kenji
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Background: Delirium management is crucial in palliative care. Morphine effectively relieves dyspnea due to heart failure. However, the effect of morphine, which is used to relieve dyspnea due to heart failure, on the incidence of delirium has not been examined to date. Objective: To evaluate the effect of morphine, which is used to relieve dyspnea due to heart failure, on delirium. Design: Retrospective observational study. Setting/Subjects: Subjects were identified from Osaka University Hospital records, located in Japan, from January 1, 2010, to September 30, 2021. The case group consisted of admissions for heart failure or cardiomyopathy registered in electronic medical records. Morphine was administered to relieve dyspnea due to heart failure, and no surgeries or procedures were performed. The control group consisted of admissions for heart failure or cardiomyopathy in the Diagnosis Procedure Combination (DPC) database, which did not include administration of morphine, oxycodone, or fentanyl during the hospitalization period and patients did not undergo surgery or any other procedure. Measurements: The incidence of delirium was assessed. Results: The odds ratios for morphine in the multivariate logistic regression analysis with propensity score and univariate logistic regression analysis after propensity score matching were 1.406 (95% confidence interval (CI) [0.249–7.957]) and 1.034 (95% CI [0.902–1.185]), respectively. Conclusions: Morphine, which is used to relieve dyspnea due to heart failure, had minimal effect on the incidence of delirium. This information is likely to be beneficial for the future use of morphine in the management of dyspnea in patients with heart failure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Does Employment Status Matter for Emerging Adult Identity Development and Life Satisfaction? A Two-wave Longitudinal Study.
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Hatano, Kai, Hihara, Shogo, Tsuzuki, Manabu, Nakama, Reiko, and Sugimura, Kazumi
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Late emerging adulthood is pivotal for identity exploration and development and is interrelated with life satisfaction. In the development of identity and life satisfaction, it is important to have a stable employment status that supports the foundation of life. However, the interrelationships among identity, life satisfaction, and employment status in late emerging adulthood are unclear. Using a two-wave longitudinal survey, this study examined identity development and whether the relationship between identity and life satisfaction varies by employment status. Participants included 875 Japanese emerging adults (65.5% women, Mage = 24.74, SDage = 0.44). Multivariate analysis of variance showed that identity synthesis decreased for those who lost their jobs or those who changed from being full-time to part-time employment. Additionally, individuals with full-time employment had higher identity synthesis and lower confusion than those with part-time or no employment. Multi-group path analysis indicated that identity synthesis was positively associated with life satisfaction and confusion was negatively associated, and these relationships did not differ by employment status. These findings suggest that identity development in late emerging adulthood varies by employment status and that the association between identity and life satisfaction may not be moderated by employment status. Overall, this study contributes to elucidating the characteristics of identity development along employment status and its relationship to life satisfaction in late emerging adulthood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. A comparative study on dietary diversity and gut microbial diversity in children with autism spectrum disorder, attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder, their neurotypical siblings, and non‐related neurotypical volunteers: a cross‐sectional study
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Kurokawa, Shunya, Nomura, Kensuke, Sanada, Kenji, Miyaho, Katsuma, Ishii, Chiharu, Fukuda, Shinji, Iwamoto, Chiaki, Naraoka, Minori, Yoneda, Shintaro, Imafuku, Masahiro, Matsuzaki, Juntaro, Saito, Yoshimasa, Mimura, Masaru, and Kishimoto, Taishiro
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Background: Previous research has shown a significant link between gut microbiota in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, much remains unknown because of the heterogeneity of disorders and the potential confounders such as dietary patterns and control group variations. Methods: Children aged 6–12 years who had been clinically diagnosed with ASD and/or ADHD, their unaffected neurotypical siblings, and non‐related neurotypical volunteers were recruited cross‐sectionally. The ASD diagnosis was confirmed using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule‐2 (ADOS‐2) in all patients, including those with ADHD. Standardized DNA extraction and sequencing methods were used to compare gut microbial alpha‐diversity among the groups. Dietary diversity was calculated from a standardized dietary questionnaire form. We compared the difference in gut microbiome between patients with ASD and/or ADHD with neurotypical siblings and non‐related neurotypical controls. Results: Ninety‐eight subjects were included in the study (18 with ASD, 19 with ADHD, 20 with both ASD and ADHD, 13 neurotypical siblings, and 28 non‐related neurotypical controls). The alpha‐diversity indices, such as Chao 1 and Shannon index, showed a significant difference between the groups in a Linear mixed‐effect model (F(4, 93) = 4.539, p =.02), (F(4, 93) = 3.185, p =.017), respectively. In a post‐hoc pairwise comparison, patients with ASD had lower alpha‐diversity compared with non‐related controls after Bonferroni correction. Dietary diversity shown in Shannon index did not differ among the groups (F(4, 84) = 1.494, p =.211). Conclusions: Our study indicates disorder‐specific microbiome differences in patients with ASD. In future research on gut microbiota in neurodevelopmental disorders, it is necessary to consider the impact of ASD and ADHD co‐occurrence, and strictly control for background information such as diet, to elucidate the gut–microbiota interaction in ASD and ADHD for exploring the potential of therapeutic interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Anastomotic tension "Bridging": a risk factor for anastomotic leakage following low anterior resection.
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Ito, Ryogo, Matsubara, Hideo, Shimizu, Ryoichi, Maehata, Takahiro, Miura, Yasutomo, Uji, Masahito, and Mokuno, Yasuji
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COLON surgery , *RECTAL diseases , *ABDOMINOPERINEAL resection , *STATISTICAL correlation , *STAPLERS (Surgery) , *SURGICAL anastomosis , *LAPAROSCOPIC surgery , *FISHER exact test , *MULTIPLE regression analysis , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *MANN Whitney U Test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *SURGICAL complications , *ODDS ratio , *MEDICAL records , *ACQUISITION of data , *ELECTRONIC health records , *STATISTICS , *RESEARCH , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *DISEASE incidence , *DISEASE risk factors ,RECTUM tumors - Abstract
Background: Excessive tension at the anastomosis contributes to anastomotic leakage (AL) in low anterior resection (LAR). However, the specific tension has not been measured. We assessed whether "Bridging," characterized by the proximal colon resembling a suspension bridge above the pelvic floor, is a significant risk factor for AL following LAR for rectal cancer. Methods: This retrospective study reviewed the medical records and laparoscopic videos of 102 patients who underwent laparoscopic LAR using the double stapling technique at Yachiyo Hospital between January 2014 and December 2023. Patients were classified based on whether they had Bridging (tight or sagging) or were in a Resting state of the proximal colon, and the association between Bridging and AL was examined. Results: AL occurred in 31.3% of the Tight Bridging group, 20% of the Sagging Bridging group, and 2.2% of the Resting group (P = 0.002). The incidence of AL was significantly higher in patients with Bridging than in those without (23.2% vs. 2.2%, P = 0.003). Multivariate analysis revealed that Bridging is an independent risk factor for AL (odds ratio = 6.97; 95% confidence interval: 1.45–33.6; P = 0.016). Conclusions: The presence of Bridging is a significant risk factor for AL following LAR for rectal cancer, suggesting the need for implementing preventive measures in patients with this condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Correlation between health literacy and utility-based health-related quality of life scores in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation: a multicenter clinical study.
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Kanejima, Yuji, Izawa, Kazuhiro P., Kitamura, Masahiro, Ishihara, Kodai, Ogura, Asami, Kubo, Ikko, Noto, Shinichi, Nagashima, Hitomi, Tawa, Hideto, Matsumoto, Daisuke, and Shimizu, Ikki
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HEALTH literacy , *STATISTICAL correlation , *RISK assessment , *CROSS-sectional method , *PEARSON correlation (Statistics) , *HEALTH status indicators , *PATIENTS , *RESEARCH funding , *T-test (Statistics) , *PATIENT readmissions , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *FISHER exact test , *PARAMETERS (Statistics) , *ACE inhibitors , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *MANN Whitney U Test , *CHI-squared test , *AGE distribution , *RELATIVE medical risk , *UTILIZATION review (Medical care) , *MATHEMATICAL statistics , *QUALITY of life , *MEDICAL rehabilitation , *RESEARCH , *STATISTICS , *COGNITION disorders , *COMPARATIVE studies , *PSYCHOLOGICAL tests , *CARDIAC rehabilitation , *NONPARAMETRIC statistics ,MORTALITY risk factors - Abstract
Introduction: Health literacy (HL) is correlated with the risk of mortality and readmission during cardiac rehabilitation. However, the correlation between HL and utility-based health-related quality of life (HRQOL) scores has been poorly documented. Therefore, we examined the correlation between HL and utility-based HRQOL scores in participants undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Methods: The data of 448 participants undergoing cardiac rehabilitation from the Kobe-Cardiac Rehabilitation Project for People Around the World (K-CREW) clinical trial were analyzed. Participants were divided into low and high HL cohorts. We used the 14-item Health Literacy Scale (HLS-14) to assess HL and the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire to assess HRQOL at discharge. The utility scores of the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire were calculated. The median age was 71.0 [61.0–78.0] years, 75.7% of participants were male, and 60% had a low HL. Results: Median utility score was 0.88 [0.75–1.00]. Regarding the dimensions of the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire, more than 60% of participants responded positively to the severity level of "no problem." In the comparative analysis, the low HL cohort had a statistically significantly lower utility score than that of the high HL cohort (p-value = 0.03). The multivariate analysis revealed that the HLS-14 scores were not statistically significantly correlated with the utility scores. Conclusion: Participants with low HL had lower HRQOL in the comparative analysis. However, multivariate analysis revealed that HL was not statistically significantly correlated with utility-based HRQOL scores. Future studies should explore the influence of confounding or intermediate variables on the correlation between HL and HRQOL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake followed by the nuclear power plant accident on the nursing students' academic progress in Soma, Fukushima, Japan: a retrospective cohort study with questionnaire survey.
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Yamamoto, Chika, Takita, Morihito, Higuchi, Asaka, Aizawa, Megumi, Konno, Kaoru, Yamamoto, Kana, Kami, Masahiro, and Tsubokura, Masaharu
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Background: The Great East Japan Earthquake and the subsequent Fukushima nuclear power plant accident in 2011 posed significant challenges to the educational sector, particularly affecting nursing students in the disaster area. However, to the best of our knowledge, there are no reports on the effects of the natural disaster coupled with the nuclear accident on the nursing students. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the impact of the Fukushima disasters on rate of academic failure events in nursing education. Methods: A retrospective cohort approach was conducted, focusing on 677 students from Soma Nursing School admitted between 2001 and 2017. Four failure events—failure to pass the national examination, student retention, suspension, and withdrawal from school—were compared between three time periods: pre-disaster, early peri-disaster, and later peri-disaster. This analysis was followed by a questionnaire survey among the students and an interview with faculty members to gain further insights. Results: Of the student cohort, 17% had at least one failure event. Students in the later peri-disaster phase faced an elevated failure rate at 29%. Variables such as being male, admission during later peri-disaster period, and local pre-admission residence played a significant role in these failure events in multivariate logistic regression analysis (adjusted odds ratio [95% confidence interval, p value]; 2.63 [1.49–4.64, < 0.001], 3.207 [2.00–5.15, < 0.001], and 1.84 [1.12–3.02, 0.02], respectively). Conclusions: This study highlights the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the following nuclear accident on nursing education. The elevated failure rates in the later peri-disaster period emphasize the challenges posed by continuing disaster phases. Thus, there is a need for intensified and tailored strategies in nursing education in disaster-affected regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Generation of a mouse model of thyroid storm and preliminary investigation of the therapeutic effects of ghrelin.
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Kurimoto, Chiaki, Furukawa, Yasushi, Akamizu, Takashi, Doi, Asako, Takeshima, Ken, Morita, Shuhei, Iwakura, Hiroshi, Ariyasu, Hiroyuki, Furuta, Hiroto, Nishi, Masahiro, and Matsuoka, Taka-Aki
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Background: Thyroid storm (TS), a life-threatening condition that can damage multiple organs, has limited therapeutic options. Hypercytokinemia is a suggested background, but the pathological condition is unclear and there are no appropriate animal models. We aimed to develop a TS mouse model by administration of triiodothyronine and lipopolysaccharide, and then to examine the effects of ghrelin on this model. Methods: We evaluated the use of serum IL-6 levels as a representative marker of hypercytokinemia in patients with TS. To establish the mouse model, preliminary experiments were conducted to determine the non-lethal doses of triiodothyronine and lipopolysaccharide when administered individually. As a TS model, C57BL/6 mice were administered with triiodothyronine 1.0 mg/kg (subcutaneously, once daily for seven consecutive days) and lipopolysaccharide 0.5 mg/kg (intraperitoneally, on day 7) to develop a lethal model with approximately 30% survival on day 8. We assessed the survival ratio, mouse sepsis scores and blood biomarkers (IL-6, metanephrine, alanine aminotransferase) and evaluated the effects of ghrelin 300 µg/kg on these parameters in TS model. Results: Serum IL-6 was increased in patients with TS compared with those with Graves' disease as the diseased control (18.2 vs. 2.85 pg/mL, P <.05, n = 4 each). The dosage for the murine TS model was triiodothyronine 1.0 mg/kg and lipopolysaccharide 0.5 mg/kg. The TS model group had increased mouse sepsis score, serum IL-6, metanephrine and alanine aminotransferase. In this model, the ghrelin improved the survival rate to 66.7% (P <.01, vs. 0% [saline-treated group]) as well as the mouse sepsis score, and it decreased the serum IL-6 and metanephrine. Conclusion: We established an animal model of TS that exhibits pathophysiological states similar to human TS with induction of serum IL-6 and other biomarkers by administration of T3 and LPS. The results suggest the potential effectiveness of ghrelin for TS in humans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Comfortable Seatbelts for Pregnant Women with Twins in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study on Seatbelt Usage.
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Tsuchikawa, Sachi, Miyajima, Yui, Tateoka, Yumiko, and Hitosugi, Masahito
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CROSS-sectional method ,DATA analysis ,RESEARCH funding ,TWINS ,AUTOMOBILE driving ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,PREGNANT women ,CHI-squared test ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,AUTOMOBILE safety appliances ,FRIEDMAN test (Statistics) ,STATISTICS ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Optimal seatbelt practices for pregnant women with twins at different gestational ages remain uncertain. To offer recommendations for a comfortable seatbelt system, this cross-sectional observational study explored seatbelt usage and driving habits among women with twins across various pregnancy stages through an online survey that explored driving conditions and comfortable seatbelts at different stages of pregnancy. Women who drove daily before their pregnancy with twins decreased their driving frequency as the pregnancy progressed. Correct seatbelt usage was lower and no seatbelt usage was higher among pregnant women with twins than those with singleton pregnancies. They adapted their seatbelt-wearing techniques to minimise pressure on the chest in the first and third trimesters and the abdomen from the second trimester onwards. The comfortable seatbelts were those that could alleviate belt pressure, featuring waist belts to reduce pressure, wider belts to avoid localised pressure, and shoulder belts resembling a backpack type. When wearing a seatbelt, avoiding pressure on the thorax and abdomen is key for pregnant women with twins. This study suggests that the suitability of driving for pregnant women with twins in their last trimester and the reliability of seatbelts designed for such women should be further examined and validated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Validating the short-version European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire for community-dwelling older adults in Japan.
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Matsuo, Rika, Fujita, Kimie, Miyazono, Mami, Miyasaka, Keiko, Yamanaka, Tomi, Yakushiji, Kanako, and Nagai, Atsushi
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The European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q47) is available in multiple languages, and shortened versions have also been developed. This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the short version of the questionnaire (HLS-Q12) developed for community-dwelling older adults in Japan. The HLS-Q12 was developed using 12 of the 47 items of the Japanese version of the HLS-EU-Q47. In this study, the survey was conducted by distributing self-administered questionnaires to community-dwelling individuals aged 65 years and older who consented to participate; their responses were collected by mail. The correlation between the HLS-Q12 and the HLS-EU-Q47 was tested to assess criterion validity. To test construct validity, nine novel hypotheses were proposed. We also conducted a confirmatory factor analysis of the HLS-Q12. Based on a resurvey after 5–7 days, test–retest reliability was examined using interclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and Bland–Altman analysis. In total, 118 individuals provided valid responses to the questionnaire. The Spearman rank correlation coefficient between the HLS-Q12 and the HLS-EU-Q47 was r = 0.98 (p < 0.001), and eight of the nine hypotheses were supported. The ICC was 0.96 (p < 0.001), and the 95% limit of agreement was −0.26 ± 5.9, suggesting no systematic error. Thus, the Japanese version of the HLS-Q12 was found to be reliable with high criterion validity and reproducibility. Hence, the HLS-Q12 is a useful scale for measuring health literacy among older adults in Japan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Frontline use of rituximab may prevent ADAMTS13 inhibitor boosting during caplacizumab treatment in patients with iTTP: post hoc analysis of a phase 2/3 study in Japan.
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Imada, Kazunori, Miyakawa, Yoshitaka, Ichikawa, Satoshi, Uchiyama, Hitoji, Ueda, Yasunori, Hashimoto, Yasuhiro, Nishimi, Masashi, Tsukamoto, Masako, Tahara, Sayaka, and Matsumoto, Masanori
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Background: A recent Phase 2/3 study in Japanese patients showed that caplacizumab was effective in treating immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP), with a low rate of iTTP recurrence. ADAMTS13 activity is monitored weekly during caplacizumab treatment to guide discontinuation of caplacizumab and consequently avoid exacerbations or relapse. The aim of this study was to assess changes in ADAMTS13 activity/inhibitor levels during caplacizumab treatment in this patient population. Methods: A post hoc analysis of the Phase 2/3 study in Japanese patients was conducted. Patients ≥ 18 years old with confirmed iTTP received 10 mg of caplacizumab daily in conjunction with therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) and immunosuppression for 30 days post-TPE. Outcomes included time to recovery of ADAMTS13 activity, ADAMTS13 activity level at treatment end, incidence of ADAMTS13 inhibitor re-elevation (ie, inhibitor boosting) during treatment, time to platelet count recovery, number of days of TPE, and safety. Outcomes according to presence of inhibitor boosting were also assessed. Results: Nineteen patients had confirmed iTTP and were included in this analysis. Median (95% confidence interval) time to recovery of ADAMTS13 activity to ≥ 10%, ≥ 20%, and ≥ 60% was 14.6 (5.9–24.8), 18.5 (5.9–31.8), and 47.5 (18.5–60.9) days, respectively. Median (range) ADAMTS13 activity level at caplacizumab treatment end was 62.0% (29.0–101.0). Nine patients had ADAMTS13 inhibitor boosting. Delayed response of ADAMTS13 activity was observed in patients with inhibitor boosting. The median time to platelet count response and median number of TPE days were shorter in patients with inhibitor boosting compared with patients without inhibitor boosting. Rituximab was administered to almost all patients with inhibitor boosting (88.9%), after completion of TPE. Patients without inhibitor boosting who were treated with rituximab received it prior to completion of TPE. Only one patient experienced a recurrence, which occurred shortly after caplacizumab discontinuation due to an adverse event. Conclusions: In patients with iTTP, caplacizumab with TPE and immunosuppression may reduce the risk of ADAMTS13 inhibitor boosting if rituximab is administered early in the iTTP treatment period. Early administration of rituximab in addition to caplacizumab may prevent iTTP recurrence with inhibitor boosting. Trial registration: NCT04074187. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Prevalence of and factors influencing Hikikomori in Osaka City, Japan: A population-based cross-sectional study.
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Kanai, Koji, Kitamura, Yuri, Zha, Ling, Tanaka, Kenta, Ikeda, Manabu, and Sobue, Tomotaka
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RISK assessment , *CROSS-sectional method , *STATISTICAL correlation , *JOB absenteeism , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *UNEMPLOYMENT , *SEX distribution , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *DISEASE prevalence , *FAMILIES , *AGE distribution , *SOCIAL context , *STATISTICS , *COMPARATIVE studies , *INTERPERSONAL relations , *SOCIAL isolation , *SOCIAL anxiety , *SOCIAL participation , *ADOLESCENCE , *ADULTS , *MIDDLE age - Abstract
Objectives: Hikikomori is commonly defined as a social condition in which individuals avoid social participation and relationships beyond their family members by confining themselves to a room or their house for 6 months or longer. Hikikomori has been predominantly considered a problem among young people; however, as the population is ageing, hikikomori has also emerged as a social issue among adults. Nevertheless, no comparative studies have examined the differences in the factors associated with hikikomori among teenagers/young adults and middle-aged/older adults. Thus, this phenomenon has not been thoroughly examined, and it remains unclear whether the risk factors vary between teenagers/young adults and middle-aged/older adults. Based on the Japan Cabinet Office's definition of hikikomori, this cross-sectional study evaluated the prevalence and related factors of hikikomori among the working age population (15–64 years), utilising univariate and multivariate analyses. The study also compared differences in the prevalence of and factors related to hikikomori between teenagers/young adults and middle-aged/older adults. Methods: We distributed self-administered questionnaires to individual participants and their families between 24 December 2020 and 18 January 2021. Results: Data from an anonymised sample of 3,092 individuals (split into two groups of 15–39 and 40–64 years) were subjected to analysis. The results revealed a hikikomori prevalence of 2.3% in the target population; the prevalence rate was 2.12% among individuals aged 15 to 39 years and 2.42% among those aged 40 to 64 years. The analysis demonstrated strong correlations between hikikomori and several factors, including unemployment, truancy, a history of psychiatric consultation or hospitalisation, being male and the absence of ibasho, which is defined as a place where individuals can feel peace, security, acceptance and belonging. The factors associated with hikikomori differed between teenagers/young adults and middle-aged/older adults. Conclusion: Our findings, thus, contribute to existing research by providing a comparative analysis of risk factors across different age groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Comparison of the Social Responsiveness Scale-2 among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Williams Syndrome in Japan.
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Hirai, Masahiro, Asada, Kosuke, Kato, Takeo, Ikeda, Takahiro, Hakuno, Yoko, Ikeda, Ayaka, Matsushima, Kanae, Awaya, Tomonari, Okazaki, Shin, Kato, Toshihiro, Funabiki, Yasuko, Murai, Toshiya, Heike, Toshio, Hagiwara, Masatoshi, Yamagata, Takanori, Tomiwa, Kiyotaka, and Kimura, Ryo
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This study examined the similarities/differences between the social phenotypes of Williams syndrome (WS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As cultural norms may affect symptom evaluation, this study administered the Social Responsiveness Scale-2 to Japanese individuals with WS (n = 78, 4.4–44.0 years) and ASD (n = 75, 4.7–55.4 years). The scores for Social Motivation and Social Communication were significantly more severe in the ASD than WS group. Overall, the similarities and differences between the social phenotypes of the syndromes were consistent with the findings of a recent study conducted in the UK, except for the social awareness subscale score. This highlights the importance of cross-cultural investigations of WS and ASD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Walking capacity of Japanese patients with colorectal cancer relates to early postoperative health-related quality of life: a multi-center cohort study.
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Hara, Tsuyoshi, Kogure, Eisuke, Iijima, Shinno, Fukawa, Yasuhisa, Kubo, Akira, and Kakuda, Wataru
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T-test (Statistics) , *DATA analysis , *RECEIVER operating characteristic curves , *RESEARCH funding , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *FUNCTIONAL assessment , *SAMPLE size (Statistics) , *LOGISTIC regression analysis , *COLORECTAL cancer , *FUNCTIONAL status , *SYMPTOMS , *HOSPITALS , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *CHI-squared test , *WALKING , *LONGITUDINAL method , *QUALITY of life , *RESEARCH , *STATISTICS , *POSTOPERATIVE period , *COMPARATIVE studies , *DATA analysis software , *PERIOPERATIVE care , *CRITICAL care medicine , *SENSITIVITY & specificity (Statistics) - Abstract
This study investigated the impact of surgical treatment on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of Japanese patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). This three-institution cohort study included 106 Japanese patients with CRC (69 men; mean age: 62.6 ± 12.4 years; age range = 30–85 years). HRQOL was evaluated using the Short-Form 36-Item Health Survey version 2 one to two days prior to surgery (baseline) and four weeks after surgery. Clinical characteristics, social characteristics, and HRQOL at baseline were investigated. Physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, and social functioning decreased significantly at four weeks after surgery compared with baseline, whereas mental health significantly improved. Physical functioning and general health perception showed an especially strong relation with the six-minute walk test (6MWT) at four weeks after surgery and HRQOL scores at baseline. The cutoff value for the 6MWT for clinically relevant improvement was 552.5 meters for physical functioning (area under curve [AUC] = 0.780, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.692–0.867) and 480.3 meters for general health perception (AUC = 0.721, 95% CI = 0.626–0.817). Patients with CRC could potentially improve their postoperative HRQOL by increasing their walking capacity post-surgery, and they may need follow-up interventions after discharge such as physical rehabilitation to do so. The results provide a potential pathway for improving HRQOL of Japanese patients with CRC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Task division by multiple console surgeons is beneficial for safe robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy implementation and education.
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Uchida, Yuichiro, Takahara, Takeshi, Mizumoto, Takuya, Nishimura, Akihiro, Mii, Satoshi, Iwama, Hideaki, Kojima, Masayuki, Uyama, Ichiro, and Suda, Koichi
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ANTIBIOTICS , *SURGICAL robots , *POSTOPERATIVE care , *TASK performance , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *PATIENT safety , *SURGERY , *PATIENTS , *FOOD consumption , *EDUCATIONAL outcomes , *FATIGUE (Physiology) , *PANCREATIC fistula , *FISHER exact test , *LOGISTIC regression analysis , *HUMAN dissection , *PANCREATIC diseases , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *SURGICAL therapeutics , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *WORK experience (Employment) , *SURGICAL stents , *SURGICAL blood loss , *MANN Whitney U Test , *CHI-squared test , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *PANCREATICODUODENECTOMY , *DUMPING syndrome , *SURGICAL complications , *ODDS ratio , *VETERINARY dissection , *MEDICAL records , *ACQUISITION of data , *CLINICAL competence , *STATISTICS , *QUALITY assurance , *COMPARATIVE studies , *DATA analysis software , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *PLASTIC surgery , *DUODENAL diseases , *TIME , *PANCREATIC surgery , *HEMORRHAGE , *PERIOPERATIVE care ,PREVENTION of surgical complications - Abstract
Background: The optimal approach for the safe implementation and education of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) remains unclear. Prolonged operation time may cause surgeon fatigue and result in perioperative complications. To solve this issue, our department adopted task division by the console surgeon turnover between resection and reconstruction in 2022. Methods: This study retrospectively investigated consecutive patients who underwent RPD from November 2009 (initial introduction of RPD) to December 2023. The analysis excluded patients who underwent concomitant resection of other organs. The cases performed by a single console surgeon (single approach) were compared with those performed by two or more console surgeons (multiple approach). Results: This study analyzed 85 consecutive RPD cases, including 51 with the single approach and 34 with the multiple approach. The operation time was significantly shorter (832 vs. 618 min, p < 0.001), and the postoperative major complication was less frequent (45% vs. 12%, p = 0.003) in the multiple approach group, although less experienced surgeons performed the multiple approach (number of RPD experiences: 19 cases vs. 5 cases, p < 0.001). The console surgeon turnover between the resection and reconstruction resulted in a safe pancreatojejunostomy performed by the less experienced surgeon (number of pancreatic reconstruction experiences: 6.5 vs. 14 cases, p = 0.010). Surgeons who started RPD with a multiple approach observed a reduction in surgical time and a lower incidence of complications earlier than those who started with a single approach. Conclusion: Task division during the early introduction phase of RPD using the multiple approach demonstrated potential contributions to improved surgical outcomes and enhanced educational benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Effect of sarcopenia on short-term outcomes of gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection.
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Tanaka, Hironori, Iwatsubo, Taro, Sasaki, Shun, Nakajima, Noriyuki, Mori, Yosuke, Hakoda, Akitoshi, Sugawara, Noriaki, Ota, Kazuhiro, and Nishikawa, Hiroki
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RISK assessment , *ANTICOAGULANTS , *STOMACH tumors , *ACADEMIC medical centers , *BODY mass index , *CROSS infection , *HUMAN dissection , *FISHER exact test , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *MANN Whitney U Test , *VETERINARY dissection , *MUSCLE strength , *WALKING , *LONGITUDINAL method , *SURGICAL complications , *ODDS ratio , *ENDOSCOPIC gastrointestinal surgery , *MEDICAL records , *ACQUISITION of data , *STATISTICS , *BODY movement , *LENGTH of stay in hospitals , *MEDICAL screening , *COMPARATIVE studies , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *SARCOPENIA , *STAIR climbing , *ACCIDENTAL falls , *ACTIVITIES of daily living , *DISEASE incidence , *DISEASE complications - Abstract
Background: Sarcopenia has been reported to be associated with short-term outcomes after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The "strength, assistance with walking, rising from a chair, climbing stairs, and falls" (SARC-F) questionnaire has been widely used as a screening tool for sarcopenia; however, SARC-F combined with body mass index and age (SARC-F+EBM) has recently been reported to be more useful than SARC-F alone. This study aimed to investigate the association between sarcopenia, measured using SARC-F+EBM, and short-term outcomes after gastric ESD. Methods: Patients who underwent gastric ESD at our institution between May 2020 and June 2023 were included, and their medical records were reviewed retrospectively. A SARC-F+EBM score ≥ 12 indicated sarcopenia. We evaluated the incidence of adverse events and the length of hospital stay in the sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia groups. Results: Overall, 263 patients (64 and 199 in the sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia groups, respectively) were investigated. The incidence of adverse events with a Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events grade ≥ 3 was not significantly different between the sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia groups (6.2% vs. 8.5%, p = 0.791). The proportion of patients with an extended hospital stay (≥ 10 days) was significantly higher in the sarcopenia group than that in the non-sarcopenia group (12.5% [8/64] vs. 3.5% [7/199], p = 0.012). Multivariate analysis showed that sarcopenia and lesions that present technical difficulty in ESD were independent risk factors for extended hospital stays (≥ 10 days). Of the eight cases having extended hospital stays in the sarcopenia group, four were due to the management after gastric ESD, three were due to family circumstances, and one was due to decreased activities of daily living. Conclusions: Sarcopenia is not a predictor of adverse events associated with gastric ESD. However, patients with sarcopenia may be hospitalized for longer owing to non-ESD-related factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. A Mature Tertiary Lymphoid Structure with a Ki-67-Positive Proliferating Germinal Center Is Associated with a Good Prognosis and High Intratumoral Immune Cell Infiltration in Advanced Colorectal Cancer.
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Mori, Natsumi, Dorjkhorloo, Gendensuren, Shiraishi, Takuya, Erkhem-Ochir, Bilguun, Okami, Haruka, Yamaguchi, Arisa, Shioi, Ikuma, Komine, Chika, Endo, Mizuki, Seki, Takaomi, Hosoi, Nobuhiro, Nakazawa, Nobuhiro, Shibasaki, Yuta, Okada, Takuhisa, Osone, Katsuya, Sano, Akihiko, Sakai, Makoto, Sohda, Makoto, Yokobori, Takehiko, and Shirabe, Ken
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LYMPH nodes , *T cells , *MACROPHAGES , *RESEARCH funding , *CANCER relapse , *RECEIVER operating characteristic curves , *FISHER exact test , *COLORECTAL cancer , *TUMOR markers , *CANCER patients , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *CHI-squared test , *MANN Whitney U Test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY , *KAPLAN-Meier estimator , *LOG-rank test , *METASTASIS , *ADJUVANT chemotherapy , *STATISTICS , *TUMOR classification , *PROGRESSION-free survival , *STAINS & staining (Microscopy) , *DIGITAL image processing , *DATA analysis software , *SURVIVAL analysis (Biometry) , *B cells , *OVERALL survival , *PROPORTIONAL hazards models - Abstract
Simple Summary: Tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) arise in non-lymphoid tissues due to inflammation or cancer and play a key role in adaptive immune responses. In this study, we analyzed the TLS maturity in 78 patients with pathological T4 colorectal cancer (CRC). Mature TLS, identified by organized T (CD3+) and B (CD20+) lymphocytes with Ki-67-positive B cells, have been linked to microsatellite instability and improved cancer-specific and post-recurrence survival. High tumor Ki-67 expression correlated with poorer outcomes. The absence of mature TLS independently predicted poor survival. Tumors with mature TLS showed a higher infiltration of CD3+ T cells, FOXP3+ T cells, and CD86+ immune cells, including M1-like macrophages. Focusing on the Ki-67 expression pattern, the simultaneous evaluation of TLS maturity and tumor proliferation potency is suggested to be a potential prognostic indicator in CRC. Tertiary lymphoid structures (TLSs) are complex lymphocyte clusters that arise in non-lymphoid tissues due to inflammation or cancer. A mature TLS with proliferating germinal centers is associated with a favorable prognosis in various cancers. However, the effect of TLS maturity on advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) remains unexplored. We analyzed the significance of TLS maturity and tumor Ki-67 expression in surgically resected tumors from 78 patients with pathological T4 CRC. Mature TLS was defined as the organized infiltration of T and B cells with Ki-67-positive proliferating germinal centers. We analyzed the relationship between TLS maturity and intratumoral immune cell infiltration. Mature TLS with germinal center Ki-67 expression was associated with microsatellite instability and improved survival; however, high tumor Ki-67 expression was associated with poor survival in the same cohort. Multivariate analysis identified the absence of mature TLS as an independent predictor of poor post-recurrence overall survival. Intratumoral infiltration of T lymphocytes and macrophages was significantly elevated in tumors with mature TLS compared to those lacking it. High Ki-67 levels and absent mature TLS were identified as poor prognostic factors in advanced CRC. Mature TLS could serve as a promising marker for patients at high-risk of CRC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Urological cancer statistics on incidence from 1975 to 2019 and mortality from 1958 to 2022 in Japan.
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Sasaki, Takeshi, Higashi, Takahiro, and Inoue, Takahiro
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Background: In Japan, comprehensive cancer statistics are collected through cancer registries. However, data on urological cancers are rarely summarized or published in research papers. Methods: This retrospective study was performed using publicly available statistical data on urological cancers (prostate cancer [PCa], bladder cancer [BCa], and cancers of kidney and urinary tract [except urinary bladder]) in Japan, including a summary of the Ministry's mortality statistics, cancer incidence statistics from the Regional Cancer Registries through 2015, and the National Cancer Registry statistics from 2016. We examined the incidence and mortality rates of urological cancers stratified by age groups. Results: The number of new cases of PCa, BCa, and cancers of kidney and urinary tract (except urinary bladder) in 2019 was 94,748, 23,383, and 30,458, respectively, and the number of deaths in 2022 was 13,439, 9,598, and 9,795, respectively. The incidence and mortality rates of urological cancers have consistently increased. Since 2000, there has been a noteworthy increase in the mortality rate of urological cancers among individuals aged > 85 years. The incidence and mortality rates of BCa and cancers of kidney and urinary tract (except urinary bladder) were significantly higher in males than in females. Conclusions: Urological cancers in very elderly patients (> 85 years) will become increasingly important in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Development of the clinical competency assessment scale in child and adolescent mental health nursing.
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Funakoshi, Akiko, Miyamoto, Yuki, Tsuchiya, Tomoko, and Tsunoda, Aki
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Accessible Summary: What is known on the subject?: Children and adolescents' mental health problems, such as autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorder and attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder, are a global public health concern, and nurses require advanced expertise and skills to properly care for this population.There is a gap between the required competencies and the actual skills and knowledge of CAMHN practitioners. Previous studies suggest that educational interventions for nurses are necessary to enhance the quality of care for children and adolescents with mental health problems. However, the corresponding evaluation indicators have not been verified, making it difficult to determine the most effective methods. What this paper adds to existing knowledge?: The present study developed the two‐factor (direct care for children and their family members and approach to the care environment) Clinical Competency Assessment Scale in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing (CCAS‐CAMHN).We demonstrated that the assessment scale was reliable and valid, based on its adequate internal consistency and temporal stability, the acceptable range of its model‐fit indexes, and its good concurrent and divergent validity. What are the implications for practice?: The newly developed scale is useful for assessing nurses' competency and could help them identify their difficulties in CAMHN.The scale could contribute to the development of effective educational interventions to enhance the quality of care for children and adolescents with mental health problems. Introduction: Caring for children and adolescents with mental health problems, such as autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorder and attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder, requires expertise and skills. A quantitative clinical competency measurement tool in child and adolescent mental health nursing (CAMHN) is needed to evaluate the indicators of advanced expertise. Aim: The aim of this study was to develop a clinical competency assessment scale in CAMHN and evaluate its psychometric properties. Method: Scale items were derived from previous studies and adjusted based on cognitive interviews with five CAMHN experts. In total, 505 nurses in CAMHN from 29 hospitals in Japan participated in the self‐administered survey. The scale's construct validity, criterion‐related validity, internal consistency and test–retest reliability were assessed. Results: A two‐factor (direct care for children and their family members and approach to the care environment) scale was constructed. A secondary structural model showed that a two‐factor model fits best. The total score was significantly and positively correlated with excellence in nursing practice, amount of clinical experience and mental status. The overall scale exhibited good validity and reliability. Discussion: The scale is reliable and valid for assessing CAMHN clinical competency. Implications for Practice: The scale is useful for assessing nurses' competency and evaluating educational interventions' effectiveness for nurses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. History, Knowledge, and Education of Sport-Related Concussion Among College Athletes in Japan.
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Tashima, Chihiro, Otomo, Mana, and Hosokawa, Yuri
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Few authors have investigated sport-related concussion (SRC) awareness and knowledge among athletes in Japan. Sport-related concussion research is scarce among Asian compared with North American and European cohorts. To examine previous SRC history, level of SRC knowledge, and previous exposure to SRC education among collegiate athletes in Japan by the level of contact and access to medical staff. Cross-sectional study. Single-university study in Japan. A total of 2103 athletes (48 varsity teams) were contacted to participate in an anonymous survey. Data from athletes with (1) SRC history in the past 3 months, (2) persistent SRC symptoms, (3) nontraditional sports, or (4) incomplete surveys were excluded. As a result, data from 593 athletes representing 43 varsity teams were included in this analysis. Outcome measures were level of contact (contact [CON], limited contact [LTD], noncontact [NC]), access to medical staff (MEDYES, MEDNO), SRC knowledge (maximum score of 49), previous SRC history (self-report; yes, no), and previous SRC education (self-report; yes, no). The average SRC knowledge total score was 33.4 ± 6.1 (range, 18–48). The knowledge score in CON was higher than in LTD and NC (P <.001) and in MEDYES than MEDNO (median, MEDYES = 34.0, MEDNO = 32.0; U = 27 841.5, P <.001). Sport-related concussion history was statistically different by the level of contact (= 27.95, P <.001) and by access to medical staff (= 4.5, P =.034). The presence of an SRC history and previous SRC education contributed to higher SRC knowledge, independent of the level of contact and access to medical staff (P <.001). Japanese athletes who participated in CON sports had a higher prevalence of SRC history, higher knowledge, and greater exposure to SRC education than those in LTD or NC sports. Access to medical staff was associated with higher SRC knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Perceived Acceptability of Child Maltreatment as a Moderator of the Association Between Experiences of Child Maltreatment and Post-Traumatic Symptoms: A Cross-Cultural Study.
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Bartoli, Eleonora, Wadji, Dany Laure, Oe, Misari, Cheng, Polly, Martin-Soelch, Chantal, Pfaltz, Monique C., and Langevin, Rachel
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Despite the well-documented link between child maltreatment (CM) and mental health, evidence suggests substantial variability in the post-traumatic sequelae of CM across cultures. The perceived acceptability of CM in one's community might moderate the association between CM and mental health, but little research has been conducted on it so far. This study examined how the perceived acceptability of CM may influence the relationship between CM experiences and post-traumatic symptoms in individuals from four different continents and if the pattern of associations is the same across countries. We recruited a sample of 478 adults from Cameroon (n = 111), Canada (n = 137), Japan (n = 108), and Germany (n = 122). We administered online questionnaires and performed multiple group moderation analyses for total CM, neglect, physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, and exposure to domestic violence (DV). A significant positive main effect of CM on post-traumatic symptoms was found in the overall sample and in Cameroon; in Germany, only neglect and emotional maltreatment were positively associated to post-traumatic symptoms. Moderation effects were identified; the perceived acceptability of neglect in Cameroon and Germany and of exposure to DV in Cameroon had a dampening effect on the relationship between CM experiences and post-traumatic symptoms. Our findings confirm that CM experiences entail long-term post-traumatic sequelae that can vary across cultures and CM subtypes and further our understanding of this issue by showing that the perceived acceptability of CM may be an understudied moderator. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Association of early oral intake after extubation and independent activities of daily living at discharge among intensive care unit patients: A single centre retrospective cohort study.
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Watanabe, Shinichi, Kanaya, Takahiro, Iwasaki, Takumi, Morita, Yasunari, Suzuki, Shuichi, and Iida, Yuki
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PEARSON correlation (Statistics) ,FOOD consumption ,RECEIVER operating characteristic curves ,DATA analysis ,HUMAN beings ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,FISHER exact test ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,DISCHARGE planning ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RESPIRATORY diseases ,MANN Whitney U Test ,CHI-squared test ,LONGITUDINAL method ,ODDS ratio ,INTENSIVE care units ,MEDICAL records ,ACQUISITION of data ,STATISTICS ,EXTUBATION ,BARTHEL Index ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software ,ACTIVITIES of daily living ,DEGLUTITION disorders ,SENSITIVITY & specificity (Statistics) ,APACHE (Disease classification system) - Abstract
Purpose: We investigated the association between the time to first post-extubation oral intake, barriers to oral intake, and the rate of activities of daily living (ADL) independence at discharge (Barthel Index score <70). Method: Consecutive patients admitted to the intensive care unit, aged ≥18 years, and mechanically ventilated for ≥48 hr were retrospectively enrolled. The time to first oral intake, barriers to oral intake, daily changes, and clinical outcomes were assessed. Multiple logistic regression analysis adjusted for baseline characteristics was used to determine the association between time to first post-extubation oral intake and ADL independence. Result: Among the 136 patients, 74 were assigned to the ADL independence group and 62 to the dependence group. The time to first post-extubation oral intake was significantly associated with ADL independence (adjusted p = < 0.001) and was a predictor of ADL independence at discharge. Respiratory and dysphagia-related factors (odds ratio [OR] 0.35; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.15–0.82, p = 0.015 and OR 0.07; CI 0.01–0.68, p = 0.021, respectively) were significantly associated with the ADL independence at discharge. Conclusion: Respiratory and dysphagia-related factors, as barriers to the initiation of oral intake after extubation, were significantly associated with ADL independence at discharge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Association between Motor Skills, Occupational Performance, and Mental Health in Japanese Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study.
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Yasunaga, Masanori, Miyaguchi, Hideki, Ishizuki, Chinami, Kita, Yosuke, and Nakai, Akio
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COMPETENCY assessment (Law) ,MOTOR ability ,CROSS-sectional method ,STATISTICAL correlation ,CHILD psychopathology ,DATA analysis ,EXECUTIVE function ,KRUSKAL-Wallis Test ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,MOVEMENT disorders ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ANALYSIS of variance ,RESEARCH ,STATISTICS ,DATA analysis software ,ACTIVITIES of daily living ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Background: Motor skills have been linked to executive functions (EFs) in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). However, the traits of other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder, remain overlooked. Therefore, this study explored the association between motor skills, occupational performance, and mental health in older kindergarten children with DCD and other NDDs. Overall, 95 participants aged 5–6 years were included in this study and divided into four groups: DCD traits (DCD-t), DCD-t + NDD traits (DCD-t + NDD-t), NDD-t-only, and typically developing children. Motor skills, EFs, and mental health were assessed using the DCD Questionnaire (DCDQ-J) and Movement Assessment Battery for Children—Second Edition, School Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (S-AMPS), and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), respectively. The DCD-t + NDD-t group exhibited a strong correlation between the S-AMPS motor skill score and the DCDQ-J fine motor skill score (r = 0.88, p < 0.001) and between the total DCDQ-J score and the SDQ Total Difficulties Score (r = −0.94, p < 0.001). The findings indicate that children with DCD-t and NDD-t are more likely to experience EF and mental health problems than those with DCD-t only. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Tumor Response Predicts Survival Time of Nivolumab Monotherapy for Advanced Gastric Cancer: A Subgroup Analysis of the DELIVER Trial (JACCRO GC-08).
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Sunakawa, Yu, Sakamoto, Yasuhiro, Kawabata, Ryohei, Ishiguro, Atsushi, Akamaru, Yusuke, Kito, Yosuke, Takahashi, Masazumi, Matsuyama, Jin, Yabusaki, Hiroshi, Makiyama, Akitaka, Suzuki, Takahisa, Tsuda, Masahiro, Yasui, Hisateru, Hihara, Jun, Takeno, Atsushi, Inoue, Eisuke, Ichikawa, Wataru, and Fujii, Masashi
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STOMACH tumors ,DATA analysis ,RESEARCH funding ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,LONGITUDINAL method ,STATISTICS ,NIVOLUMAB ,PROGRESSION-free survival ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,OVERALL survival - Abstract
Background This prospective observational study evaluated the real-world effectiveness of nivolumab monotherapy in previously treated advanced gastric cancer (GC). A preplanned 2-year final analysis was performed to confirm survival and tumor behavior with nivolumab monotherapy. Patients and Methods The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS). The data regarding tumor size were prospectively collected and evaluated using the RECIST criteria. Exploratory analyses were performed for survival according to the tumor response and depth of response (DpR) in patients with measurable lesions who were receiving nivolumab monotherapy as third- or later-line therapy. Results In 487 patients, the median OS and progression-free survival (PFS) were 5.8 (95% CI 5.3-6.9) months and 1.8 (95% CI 1.7-2.0) months, respectively. The response rate (RR) was 14.5% in 282 patients with measurable lesions. In 234 patients treated with third- or later-line, the DpR was found to be associated with PFS and OS in the Spearman analysis (r = 0.55 and 0.44, respectively) as well as using a discrete variable. When the DpR was divided into 5 groups (−20%≥DpR; −20%
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48. Association between number of confidants and adolescent anxiety/depression: a school-based study.
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Nishida, Asuka, Foo, Jerome Clifford, Yamaguchi, Satoshi, Togo, Fumiharu, Shimodera, Shinji, Nishida, Atsushi, Okazaki, Yuji, and Sasaki, Tsukasa
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BULLYING & psychology , *CROSS-sectional method , *SELF-evaluation , *HIGH schools , *VIOLENCE , *T-test (Statistics) , *RESEARCH funding , *DATA analysis , *SEX distribution , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *ANXIETY , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *CHI-squared test , *ANALYSIS of covariance , *SURVEYS , *STUDENTS , *CRIME victims , *SOCIAL skills , *STATISTICS , *INTERPERSONAL relations , *MIDDLE schools , *DATA analysis software , *SOCIAL support , *MENTAL depression , *REGRESSION analysis , *ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
Background: Having no or few confidants is found to be associated with more severe mental health problems and a higher prevalence of depression in adults, but research examining this association in adolescents is scarce. Social relationships may be particularly critical during adolescence, as it is an important developmental period during which vulnerability to mental health problems increases. The present study examined the relationship between having no or few confidants and anxiety/depressive symptoms in adolescents. Methods: Cross-sectional self-report survey targeting 7–12th grade students (age range: 12–18) was conducted in public junior and senior high schools in Mie and Kochi, Japan. Data from 17,829 students (49.7% boys) were analyzed. Associations between anxiety/depressive symptoms (12-item General Health Questionnaire; score range: 0–12) and the number of confidants (None, 1–3, or ≥ 4) were examined using multilevel regression analyses. The analyses were stratified by gender and school level (junior/senior high), and adjusted for experiences of being physically abused and bullied and the interactions of these experiences with the number of confidants. Results: Having no or 1–3 confidants was associated with more anxiety/depressive symptoms, compared to having ≥ 4 confidants (p < 0.001) in all stratified groups. Having no confidants was associated with more anxiety/depressive symptoms than having 1–3 confidants (p < 0.001); in senior high boys, no difference was observed between having no confidants and having 1–3 confidants. In addition, in senior high boys, victims of bullying who have confidants reported significantly less anxiety/depressive symptoms than the victims who have no confidants (p < 0.01). Conclusions: Adolescents who had no or few confidants had more anxiety/depressive symptoms. Attention needs to be paid to better identify these adolescents, and avenues to support them need to be established. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Microscopic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Comparing Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Baseball Players.
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Hoshika, Shota, Matsuki, Keisuke, Takeuchi, Yasutaka, Takahashi, Norimasa, and Sugaya, Hiroyuki
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CROSS-sectional method , *BONE marrow , *T-test (Statistics) , *DATA analysis , *BASEBALL injuries , *EDEMA , *ELBOW pain , *MAGNETIC resonance imaging , *SEVERITY of illness index , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *DISEASE prevalence , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *MANN Whitney U Test , *CHI-squared test , *ELBOW injuries , *MEDICAL records , *ACQUISITION of data , *STATISTICS , *MICROSCOPY , *LIGAMENT injuries , *CASE studies , *COMPARATIVE studies , *DATA analysis software , *ELBOW joint , *SENSITIVITY & specificity (Statistics) , *EVALUATION , *SYMPTOMS - Abstract
Background: The relationship between abnormalities of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and elbow symptoms in baseball players remains unclear. Purpose/Hypothesis: This study aimed to compare findings of the UCL on microscopic MRI between asymptomatic and symptomatic elbows in baseball players. We hypothesized that the MRI grade of UCL injuries would exhibit no correlation with medial elbow symptoms in baseball players. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: The study participants were skeletally mature baseball players who underwent high-resolution microscopic MRI of the medial elbow including for medical checkups. Elbows with previous surgical treatment or traumatic UCL injuries were excluded. The patients were divided into symptomatic and asymptomatic groups. The UCL appearance on microscopic MRI was categorized into 4 grades and compared between the groups. Abnormal findings in the medial elbow including bony fragments at the medial epicondyle, osteophytes or bony fragments in the sublime tubercle, and bone marrow edema (BME) in the sublime tubercle were also evaluated. Results: A total of 426 baseball players (426 elbows) with a mean age of 20 years (range, 14-41 years) were included. The asymptomatic and symptomatic groups included 158 and 268 elbows, respectively. In the asymptomatic group, based on MRI grading of the UCL, 46 (29%) elbows were rated as grade I, 64 (41%) as grade II, 40 (25%) as grade III, and 8 (5%) as grade IV. In the symptomatic group, 75 (28%) elbows were rated as grade I, 118 (44%) as grade II, 61 (23%) as grade III, and 14 (5%) as grade IV. There was no significant difference in the MRI grades between the groups (P =.9). BME in the sublime tubercle was more frequently seen in the symptomatic group than in the asymptomatic group (P <.001). Conclusion: There was no difference in MRI grades of the UCL between symptomatic and asymptomatic elbows in baseball players; approximately 30% of elbows demonstrated high-grade UCL injuries in both groups. BME in the sublime tubercle was more frequently seen in symptomatic elbows than in asymptomatic elbows. BME in the sublime tubercle was a better indicator of symptoms than was MRI grading of the UCL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Language confidence and job satisfaction among foreign-born nurses in Japan: mediating effect of workplace discrimination and moderating effect of immigration duration.
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Hua, Jing, Kondo, Akiko, Wang, Congcong, and Ganchulun, Sambuu
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LANGUAGE & languages , *EMIGRATION & immigration , *CROSS-sectional method , *COMMUNICATIVE competence , *T-test (Statistics) , *DATA analysis , *RESEARCH funding , *LABOR turnover , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *HEALTH policy , *CONFIDENCE , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *JOB satisfaction , *NURSES' attitudes , *FOREIGN nurses , *STATISTICS , *ONE-way analysis of variance , *MARITAL status , *EMPLOYMENT discrimination , *DATA analysis software , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors - Abstract
Aim: This study explored the relationship between language confidence and job satisfaction, the mediating role of workplace discrimination, and the moderating role of immigration duration among foreign-born nurses in Japan. Introduction: Job satisfaction is an important factor in preventing migrant nurses' turnover intentions; however, the relationships among language confidence, immigration duration, workplace discrimination, and job satisfaction among foreign-born nurses remain unclear. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were collected between June and August 2022 through an online survey of nurses who were born outside of Japan but were currently working as registered nurses in Japan. PROCESS v4.0 Macro for SPSS 28.0 was applied to analyze the effect of language confidence on job satisfaction, the mediator effect of workplace discrimination (model 4), and the moderator effect of immigration duration (model 15). Results: Data from 187 participants were analyzed. The results showed that 1) foreign-born nurses' language confidence was negatively correlated with workplace discrimination and positively correlated with job satisfaction; 2) workplace discrimination played a partially mediating role between language confidence and job satisfaction; and 3) immigration duration positively moderated the relationship between language confidence and job satisfaction. Conclusion: Foreign-born nurses with stronger confidence in their proficiency in Japanese perceived less workplace discrimination and higher job satisfaction. Workplace discrimination acted as a mediator in the relationship between language confidence and job satisfaction, and this relationship was strengthened with longer migration periods. Managers and policymakers should implement policies and strategies to combat workplace discrimination and provide tailored support to improve foreign-born nurses' job satisfaction, which may contribute to their retention in Japan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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