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LIMITATIONS Our research has several weaknesses. First, the CFPS dataset only used self-diagnosed depressive symptoms, which limited us to examining depressive symptoms, rather than medical diagnoses. Also, this paper was unable to explore the causal relationship between depression and other factors. Future research examining the causality between depression and other factors in China is necessary. CONCLUSION We propose that there is correspondingly high prevalence of depression among laborers in rural areas compared to urban areas in China. This study can help government leaders make targeted programs for depressed adults in the future, especially those who are members of marginalized groups. BACKGROUND There is some evidence posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth may impact on the mother-infant bond. However, the evidence is inconsistent over whether PTSD or co-morbid depressive symptoms are primarily related to impaired bonding. This study therefore aimed to examine the relationship between PTSD symptoms, depressive symptoms and mother-infant bonding. METHODS A cross-sectional online study included 603 mothers of infants aged 1-12 months. Measures were taken of PTSD (City Birth Trauma Scale, Ayers et al., 2018) which has two subscales of birth-related PTSD symptoms and general PTSD symptoms; depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Cox et al., 1987) and mother-infant bonding (Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire, Brockington et al., 2001). RESULTS Impaired bonding was related to both dimensions of PTSD symptoms and depressive symptoms in bivariate analysis. Path analysis testing the model of whether depressive symptoms mediated the effect of PTSD symptoms on mother-infant bonding found a differential role of birth-related and general PTSD symptoms. Birth-related PTSD symptoms did not have any effect on bonding or depressive symptoms. In contrast, general PTSD symptoms had a direct effect on bonding and an indirect effect on bonding via depressive symptoms. LIMITATIONS Self-report measures of PTSD and depression symptoms were used. CONCLUSIONS Further research regarding different aspects of postpartum PTSD, depression and other disorders in the context of mother-infant bonding are needed. Future preventive programs should focus on diminishing symptoms of postpartum PTSD and depression so that the mother-infant bonding remains optimal. V.INTRODUCTION Although the antidepressant efficacy of rTMS is well documented, patient reported outcomes (PROs) with rTMS are poorly characterized. The aim of the current study is to assess short and long-term changes in self-reported quality of life and disability following a 6-week course of rTMS. METHODS We performed a secondary analysis of data from the multi-centre THREE-D trial of 10 Hz high-frequency (HF) rTMS (n = 192) vs. intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) (n = 193) of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). We assessed changes in the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire and Sheehan Disability Scale pre-treatment, at 1-week post-rTMS treatment (Acute Follow-up), and at 12-weeks post-treatment (Long-Term Follow-Up). RESULTS PROs significantly improved with rTMS. There were no differences in PROs between iTBS and HF left DLPFC rTMS at either the Acute or Long-Term Follow-Up. The magnitude of the change in effect sizes seen for the PROs were significantly greater in those who achieved greater resolution their depressive symptoms, with remitters demonstrating very large effect size improvements in PROs compared to small-to-medium effect sizes in non-remitters. CONCLUSIONS This study is the largest in the literature exploring at the effect of rTMS on PROs. rTMS yielded acute and sustained improvements in PROs. The improvements in PROs were strongly associated with the degree of resolution of depressive symptoms. The magnitude of the change in remitters was comparable to those reported with ECT. The goal of a course of rTMS should be for full remission of depressive symptoms in order to achieve optimal functional outcomes. V.B.trαcks, a simulation program for SSNTD's sensitivity, has been developed to study the response of LR-115 (cellulose nitrate) and CR-39 (poly allyl glycol carbonate) nuclear track detectors. Detectors are located inside detector holders and are used for radon measurements. The program incorporates a variety of special features gathered together to achieve good agreement between theoretical approach and experimental results. The input parameters to study the detector response are radon exposure, geometry and dimensions of a detector holder (it can be cylindrical, conical or semi-spherical), entrance type for radon gas, detector type, and V function (four different functions were selected from literature). The output results are detector response and radon progeny distribution onto internal chamber walls. In this article, the response of the LR-115, which is placed inside a non-commercial-conductive radon monitor based on diffusion chambers called G2, was theoretically and experimentally studied. The common Monte Carlo simulation procedure and an alternative approach that replicates how monitors are exposed to different radon exposures were used as theoretical approaches. Experimental methodology was conducted in a radon test chamber from Italy (MI.AM s.r.l.). selleck inhibitor Comparison results of both theoretical and experimental methodology are presented and discussed. One of the major results, among others, shows that the monitor material (conductive or non-conductive) does not influence the LR-115 response. This paper presents a methodology to precise identify the interface region, which is formed in the transport of petroleum by-products in polyducts, using gamma densitometry. The simulated geometry is compose for a collimated 137Cs source and a NaI(Tl) detector to measure the transmitted beam. The modeling was validated experimentally on stratified flow regime using water and oil. The different volume fractions were calculated using the MCNPX code in order to determine the region interface with an accuracy of 1%.
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