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Critical GIS
Authors: Harvey Francis
Published: November 2022

Critical Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an academic term in use for at least twenty-five years. In that quarter of a century, academics have used it in multiple ways, which are not always consistent with a particular meaning of ‘critical.’ The uses can even contradict each other. “Critical GIS” has designated positions at that time in opposition to perceived mainstream GIS developments. Early in this period, critical GIS referred to a constructivist epistemological approach. Maps do not depict reality, not even partially. Instead, maps help produce (construct) reality. This constructivist concept still lies at the core of critical GIS, but associations are less clear as the term has become disciplinarily aligned with academic geography. Critical GIS, especially the ‘critical part’ of the term, also has become ambiguous and loaded with many associated meanings and disciplinary tensions that come from a multitude of ways people evoke it and relate it to their concepts, research, politics, and work. In a very general sense, ‘critical’ often means scientific work that is mindful to avoid assumptions, avoids ideological positions, and reflects on conclusions and procedures. This breadth of meaning leads to the myriad pragmatically motivated uses of the term that have led it to become hackneyed and prone to rhetorical overuse that intensifies critical GIS ambivalence and even leads to mistrust. However, ‘Critical GIS’ also remains an evocation of scientific strength arising from an evocation of reflexivity and diversity in scientific activities. For any intellect shaped or guided by tenets of modernism, these crucial aspects of ‘critical’ require stepping outside the constraints of academic disciplines to evoke alternate perspectives and reconsider assumptions and assertions. In this sense of the word ‘critical,’ the multiple and even conflicting interpretations of the term point to a continued intellectual vibrancy regarding geographic information. In this light, the organization of this bibliography follows disciplinary and scientific characteristics and organizes them around temporal periods, epistemological issues, and pragmatic impulses from outside the academic discipline. This article aims to provide a first overview of critical GIS in geography and related fields. Critical GIS shares important developments with critical cartography, which continues. The article traces critical GIS from its origins, its relationship to GIS and society work, its disciplinary integration, and its role in framing aspects of neogeography, which refers data-oriented approaches to geographical research.
Gender Essentialism at Work? The Case of Norwegian Childcare Workers
Authors: Løvgren Mette , Orupabo Julia
Published: November 2022

We examine the influence of gender essentialism, a key explanation of gender segregation in the labor market, by zooming in on childcare work, which remains a female-dominated occupation. Building on the assumption that gender essentialism is expressed through people’s perceptions of what jobs and tasks are suitable for men and women, we ask the following question: are childcare workers gender essentialists? We answer this question by investigating the attitudes and work-task participation of 2,549 Norwegian childcare workers. The results show that the workers did not display gender-essentialist attitudes. Male and female workers reported significantly different levels of participation in some work tasks, but the main conclusion is that gender is not an organizing principle of work-task participation. These results contradict findings from previous studies and contribute to ongoing debates about the causes of segregation because attitudes and behaviors are often evoked as explanations for the status quo.
MiRNA-139-3p inhibits malignant progression in urothelial carcinoma of the bladder via targeting KIF18B and inactivating Wnt/beta-catenin pathway
Authors: Zhang Wenbin , Liu Zhihua
Published: November 2022

Objective

Bladder cancer is a highly prevalent disease worldwide. We aimed to investigate the effect of miRNA/mRNA signaling on bladder urothelial carcinoma (BUC).

Methods

MiRNA-139-3p wasselected from The Cancer Genome Atlas database, and its downstream target gene was predicted. The correlation between miRNA-139-3p and intersected mRNAs was analyzed. The mRNA expression levels of miRNA-139-3p and KIF18B in BUC were assayed via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Effects of miRNA-139-3p on cell proliferation, invasion, migration and cell cycle were detected via Cell Counting Kit-8, colony formation, transwell, wound healing and flow cytometry assays, respectively. Binding relationship between miRNA-139-3p and KIF18B was verified by dual-luciferase reporter gene detection. The protein expression levels of KIF18B, β-catenin and Cyclin D1 were detected by Western blot. Rescue assays were performed for verifying the interaction among miRNA-139-3p, KIF18B and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, which revealed effects of miRNA-139-3p/KIF18B on BUC cells.

Results

MiRNA-139-3p was remarkably underexpressed, and KIF18B was dramatically overexpressed in BUC cells, respectively. It was also demonstrated that overexpressing miRNA-139-3p could prominently inhibit proliferation, invasion and migration of BUC, and block BUC cells at G0-G1 phase. Afterwards, we found that miRNA-139-3p could bind to KIF18B mRNA 3′UTR, and miRNA-139-3p had a negative regulatory effect with KIF18B. Subsequent experimental results presented that overexpressing KIF18B could reverse inhibitory effect of overexpressing miRNA-139-3p on BUC. Finally, this study also ascertained that miRNA-139-3p/KIF18B could repress oncogenic effects of BUC via modulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.

Conclusion

MiRNA-139-3p/KIF18B/Wnt/β-catenin could significantly inhibit the malignant progression of BUC, and its targeting mechanism might provide an effective therapeutic target for BUC patients.
Update on new treatments for rare ovarian tumours
Authors: Quesada Stanislas , Bini Marta , Lebreton Coriolan , Ray-Coquard Isabelle
Published: November 2022

Purpose of review

In spite of their rarity when considered individually, the sum of all rare ovarian tumours (ROT) represent almost half of all ovarian malignancies. As such, their appropriate inclusion within dedicated clinical trials is essential for enhanced management.

Recent findings

Supported by institutional expert national (e.g. TMRG) and international (e.g. ESGO) networks and owing to national (e.g. ARCAGY-GINECO) and international (e.g. ENGOT) collaborations dedicated to clinical research, the last few years have shown increased number of clinical trials dedicated to ROT. These either were based on specific molecular features of ROT (e.g. expression of oestrogen receptors for low-grade serous ovarian carcinomas and anastrazole evaluation in the PARAGON trial) or on the evaluation of innovative therapies (e.g. pembrolizumab within the ROT cohort from the AcSé Pembrolizumab multicentric basket trial). Furthermore, recent years have also shown the advent of randomized clinical trials. For instance, the ALIENOR trial positioned weekly paclitaxel as a new option for relapsed sex cord-stromal tumours, while the GOG281/LOGS trial raised trametinib as a new standard-of-care option for recurrent low-grade serous carcinomas.

The last few years have exhibited a paradigm shift towards the possibility to develop dedicated trials for ROT, owing to international collaborations supported by institutional networks. Current trials, molecular-driven and based on innovative designs, are highly promising, as they may bring ROT management towards more personalized medicine.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Authors: Nusbickel Alex J. , Randall Morgan H. , Plasschaert Jeffrey M. , Brown Melissa P. , Anderson R. David , Arnaoutakis George J. , Massoomi Michael R. , Shah Khanjan B. , Jeng Eric I. , Beaver Thomas M. , Keeley Ellen C.
Published: November 2022

Cardiac rehabilitation following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is associated with improved outcomes; however, it remains relatively underutilized in this patient population. As part of a quality improvement initiative, we sought to increase the rate of cardiac rehabilitation referral after TAVR at our institution. We designed and implemented a multidisciplinary program that included education of cardiothoracic surgery providers discharging post-TAVR patients on the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation with participation of cardiac rehabilitation personnel during discharge rounds with the surgical team. The study period was defined as 12 months prior to and 6 months following the implementation of the education program. Overall referral rates increased from 5% to 56% (P < 0.0001), and referrals placed before hospital discharge increased from 0.8% to 53% (P < 0.0001) over the study period. In conclusion, a combination of education regarding the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation personnel participation in discharge rounds significantly increased referral to cardiac rehabilitation after TAVR.
Are Patients Sufficiently Informed about Contact Lens Wear and Care?
Authors: Alonso Silvia , Yela Sandra , Cardona Genis
Published: November 2022

SIGNIFICANCE

Frequent and effective patient-practitioner communication is essential to ensure that instructions regarding contact lens use, care, and maintenance are understood and followed. Given the relevance of good patient compliance, the responsibility of practitioners to provide adequate information may not be neglected.

PURPOSE

This study aimed to determine the content and type of information licensed optometrists in Spain provide their patients during the first contact lens fitting and at follow-up visits.

METHODS

A self-reported ad hoc survey was distributed to licensed optometrists in Spain to investigate, among other factors, whether practitioners provided information on several aspects of contact lens use and maintenance, how was this information provided, and whether in-office practical demonstrations were conducted at all contact lens appointments.

RESULTS

Respondents of 321 surveys had a median of 20 years of contact lens fitting experience and worked on independent practices (67.6%), and national (29.0%) and regional chains (3.4%). Type of practice influenced continuous education habits (P = .03). Overall, 28.0% of participants did not always instruct patients on the need to rub contact lenses, 34.3% did not always address contact lens replacement, and 6.8% did not always explain storage case hygiene and replacement. At the follow-up visit, only 8.4% of respondents asked their patients to demonstrate their care routines. Information was mostly oral (48.6%) or oral and written (43.0%). Contact lens–related complications were reported more frequently by participants with less continuous education training (P = .01), by those not always recommending rubbing (P = .002), and by those not providing written information about storage case hygiene and replacement (P = .002).

CONCLUSIONS

Patient-practitioner communication was good, albeit several areas were identified where information was insufficient or not provided in a correct and timely format. Precise, written information on rubbing and storage case hygiene and replacement may improve compliance and assist in avoiding complications and dropout.
Female cooperation: evolutionary, cross-cultural and ethnographic evidence
Authors: Kramer Karen L.
Published: November 2022

Women and girls cooperate with each other across many domains and at many scales. However, much of this information is buried in the ethnographic record and has been overlooked in theoretic constructions of the evolution of human sociality and cooperation. The assumed primacy of male bonding, hunting, patrilocality and philopatry has dominated the discussion of cooperation without balanced consideration. A closer look at the ethnographic record reveals that in addition to cooperative childcare and food production, women and girls collectively form coalitions, have their own cooperative political, ceremonial, economic and social institutions, and develop female-based exchange and support networks. The numerous ethnographic examples of female cooperation urge reconsideration of gender stereotypes and the limits of female cooperation. This review brings together theoretic, cross-cultural and cross-lifespan research on female cooperation to present a more even and empirically supported view of female sociality. Following the lead from trends in evolutionary biology and sexual selection theory, the hope going forward is that the focus shifts from rote characterizations of sex differences to highlighting sources of variation and conditions that enhance or constrain female cooperative engagement.

This article is part of the theme issue ‘Cooperation among women: evolutionary and cross-cultural perspectives’.
Female cooperative labour networks in hunter–gatherers and horticulturalists
Authors: Kraft Thomas S. , Cummings Daniel K. , Venkataraman Vivek V. , Alami Sarah , Beheim Bret , Hooper Paul , Seabright Ed , Trumble Benjamin C. , Stieglitz Jonathan , Kaplan Hillard , Endicott Karen L. , Endicott Kirk M. , Gurven Michael
Published: November 2022

Cooperation in food acquisition is a hallmark of the human species. Given that costs and benefits of cooperation vary among production regimes and work activities, the transition from hunting-and-gathering to agriculture is likely to have reshaped the structure of cooperative subsistence networks. Hunter–gatherers often forage in groups and are generally more interdependent and experience higher short-term food acquisition risk than horticulturalists, suggesting that cooperative labour should be more widespread and frequent for hunter–gatherers. Here we compare female cooperative labour networks of Batek hunter–gatherers of Peninsular Malaysia and Tsimane forager–horticulturalists of Bolivia. We find that Batek foraging results in high daily variation in labour partnerships, facilitating frequent cooperation in diffuse networks comprised of kin and non-kin. By contrast, Tsimane horticulture involves more restricted giving and receiving of labour, confined mostly to spouses and primary or distant kin. Tsimane women also interact with few individuals in the context of hunting/fishing activities and forage mainly with spouses and primary kin. These differences give rise to camp- or village-level networks that are more modular (have more substructure when partitioned) among Tsimane horticulturalists. Our findings suggest that subsistence activities shape the formation and extent of female social networks, particularly with respect to connections with other women and non-kin. We discuss the implications of restricted female labour networks in the context of gender relations, power dynamics and the adoption of farming in humans.

This article is part of the theme issue ‘Cooperation among women: evolutionary and cross-cultural perspectives’.
Starting from scratch in a patrilocal society: how women build networks after marriage in rural Bangladesh
Authors: Hruschka Daniel J. , Munira Shirajum , Jesmin Khaleda
Published: November 2022

Humans rely on both kin and non-kin social ties for a wide range of support. In patrilocal societies that practice village exogamy, women can face the challenge of building new supportive networks when they move to their husband's village and leave many genetic kin behind. In this paper, we track how women from 10 diverse communities in rural Bangladesh build supportive networks after migrating to their husband's village, comparing their trajectories with women who remained in their childhood village (Bengali:n= 317, Santal:n= 36, Hajong:n= 39, Mandi:n= 36). Women who migrated for marriage started with almost no adult close kin (mean 0.1) compared to women who remained in their childhood village (mean 2.4). However, immigrants compensated for the lack of genetic kin by a combination of close affinal kin and close friends. By their late 20s, immigrants reported substantially more non-kin friends than did non-immigrants (mean 1.4 versus 1.1) and a comparable number of supportive partners in several domains. These findings raise questions about the functions and quality of these different social ties and how different composition of supportive networks may provide different opportunities for women in these settings.

This article is part of the theme issue ‘Cooperation among women: evolutionary and cross-cultural perspectives’.
Kin networks and opportunities for reproductive cooperation and conflict among hunter–gatherers
Authors: Hackman Joseph , Kramer Karen L.
Published: November 2022

Little is known about the potential for reproductive conflict among hunter–gatherer populations, who are characterized by bilateral kinship ties, flexible residential mobility, and high offspring mortality. To assess the potential for reproductive conflict, we use longitudinal residence and reproductive history data for two bands of South American foragers. Using multilevel logistic regressions (N= 44 women,N= 712 person years), we examine how yearly measures of (i) camp composition, (ii) distribution of female kin and (iii) a woman's position in a female kinship network impact the likelihood of giving birth or experiencing a child's death. We compare conflict models to a demographic model that accounts for the proportion of women giving birth in a given year. Contrary to conflict models, results show that the odds of giving birth increase with the presence of highly related women. However, the odds of experiencing an offspring death are insensitive to the presence of coresident women. Network measures of closeness and centrality in the female kin network also show no significant effect on reproductive outcomes. Furthermore, chances of both births and deaths increase in years when proportionally more women are giving birth. We argue that demographic stochasticity relating to ecological conditions best predicts reproductive outcomes for women.

This article is part of the theme issue ‘Cooperation among women: evolutionary and cross-cultural perspectives’.
Does gender structure social networks across domains of cooperation? An exploration of gendered networks among matrilineal and patrilineal Mosuo
Authors: Mattison Siobhán M. , MacLaren Neil G. , Sum Chun-Yi , Shenk Mary K. , Blumenfield Tami , Wander Katherine
Published: November 2022

Cooperative networks are essential features of human society. Evolutionary theory hypothesizes that networks are used differently by men and women, yet the bulk of evidence supporting this hypothesis is based on studies conducted in a limited range of contexts and on few domains of cooperation. In this paper, we compare individual-level cooperative networks from two communities in Southwest China that differ systematically in kinship norms and institutions—one matrilineal and one patrilineal—while sharing an ethnic identity. Specifically, we investigate whether network structures differ based on prevailing kinship norms and type of gendered cooperative activity, one woman-centred (preparation of community meals) and one man-centred (farm equipment lending). Our descriptive results show a mixture of ‘feminine’ and ‘masculine’ features in all four networks. The matrilineal meals network stands out in terms of high degree skew. Exponential random graph models reveal a stronger role for geographical proximity in patriliny and a limited role of affinal relatedness across all networks. Our results point to the need to consider domains of cooperative activity alongside gender and cultural context to fully understand variation in how women and men leverage social relationships toward different ends.

This article is part of the theme issue ‘Cooperation among women: evolutionary and cross-cultural perspectives’.
Co-designing a digital health app to manage pain in young children with cancer: report from the generative design phase of intervention development
Authors: Jibb Lindsay A. , Sivaratnam Surabhi , Hashemi Elham , Stinson Jennifer N. , Nathan Paul C. , Chartrand Julie , Alberts Nicole M. , Masama Tatenda , Pease Hannah G. , Torres Lessley B. , Cortes Haydee G. , Zworth Mallory , Kuczynski Susan , Fortier Michelle A.
Published: November 2022

Pain is one of the most prevalent and burdensome pediatric cancer symptoms for young children and their families. A significant proportion of pain episodes are experienced in environments where management options are limited, including at home, and digital innovations such as apps may have positive impacts on pain outcomes for young children in these environments. Our overall aim is to co-design such an app and the objective of this study was to explore the perceptions of children’s parents about app utility, needed system features, and challenges. We recruited parents of young children with cancer and multidisciplinary pediatric oncology clinicians from two pediatric cancer care centers to participate in audio-recorded, semi-structured co-design interviews. We conducted interviews until data saturation was reached. Audio-recordings were then transcribed, coded, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Forty-two participants took part in the process. Participants endorsed the concept of an app as a useful, safe, and convenient way to engage caregivers in managing their young child’s pain. The value of the app related to its capacity to provide real-time, multimodal informational and procedural pain support to parents, while also reducing the emotional burden of pain care. Recommendations for intervention design included accessibility-focused features, comprehensive symptom tracking, and embedded scientific- and clinically-sound symptom assessments and management advice. Predicted challenges associated with digital pain management related to potential burden of use for parents and clinicians. The insights gathered will inform the design principles of our future childhood cancer pain digital research.

AUTHOR SUMMARY

The lack of meaningful involvement of end-users in intervention development has been a key contributor to difficulties in effectively translating research findings into cancer practice and policy. There is a risk that without the active engagement of children with cancer and their families in designing digital health innovations, researchers and clinicians will fall victim to an unfortunate cycle of producing underutilized evidence—resulting in a limited impact on patient outcomes. Pain is a particular problem for young children with cancer and real-time digital health interventions may be solutions for accessible, effective, and scalable cancer pain management. We are using an established end user-centered co-design process to engage parents and pediatric oncology clinicians in the development of a cancer pain management app. Our work here summarizes the generative co-design phase of this process and the perceptions of parents and clinicians related to app usefulness and needed system features.
Cost-effective sequence analysis of 113 genes in 1,192 probands with retinitis pigmentosa and Leber congenital amaurosis
Authors: Panneman Daan M. , Hitti-Malin Rebekkah J. , Holtes Lara K. , de Bruijn Suzanne E. , Reurink Janine , Boonen Erica G.M. , Khan Muhammad Imran , Ali Manir , Andréasson Sten , De Baere Elfride , Banfi Sandro , Bauwens Miriam , Ben-Yosef Tamar , Bocquet Béatrice , De Bruyne Marieke , de la Cerda Berta , Coppieters Frauke , Farinelli Pietro , Guignard Thomas , Inglehearn Chris F. , Karali Marianthi , Kjellström Ulrika , Koenekoop Robert , de Koning Bart , Leroy Bart P. , McKibbin Martin , Meunier Isabelle , Nikopoulos Konstantinos , Nishiguchi Koji M. , Poulter James A. , Rivolta Carlo , Rodríguez de la Rúa Enrique , Saunders Patrick , Simonelli Francesca , Tatour Yasmin , Testa Francesco , Thiadens Alberta A.H.J. , Toomes Carmel , Tracewska Anna M. , Viet Tran Hoai , Ushida Hiroaki , Vaclavik Veronika , Verhoeven Virginie J.M. , van de Vorst Maartje , Gilissen Christian , Hoischen Alexander , Cremers Frans P.M. , Roosing Susanne
Published: November 2022

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) are two groups of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) where the rod photoreceptors degenerate followed by the cone photoreceptors of the retina. A genetic diagnosis for IRDs is challenging since >280 genes are associated with these conditions. While whole exome sequencing (WES) is commonly used by diagnostic facilities, the costs and required infrastructure prevent its global applicability. Previous studies have shown the cost-effectiveness of sequence analysis using single molecule Molecular Inversion Probes (smMIPs) in a cohort of patients diagnosed with Stargardt disease and other maculopathies. Here, we introduce a smMIPs panel that targets the exons and splice sites of all currently known genes associated with RP and LCA, the entireRPE65gene, known causative deep-intronic variants leading to pseudo-exons, and part of the RP17 region associated with autosomal dominant RP, by using a total of 16,812 smMIPs. The RP-LCA smMIPs panel was used to screen 1,192 probands from an international cohort of predominantly RP and LCA cases. After genetic analysis, a diagnostic yield of 56% was obtained which is on par with results from WES analysis. The effectiveness and the reduced costs compared to WES renders the RP-LCA smMIPs panel a competitive approach to provide IRD patients with a genetic diagnosis, especially in countries with restricted access to genetic testing.
Determinants associated with preterm births in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Nkeeto Bill , Yawe Bruno L. , Matovu Fred
Published: November 2022

Background

Preterm births affect households’ incomes through direct and indirect expenditures associated with low productivity and the actual loss of employment in many cases. We studied the determinants of preterm birth in Uganda as one of the major contributors to neonatal morbidity and mortality, leading to households’ economic losses.

Methods

We used a cross-sectional research design based on the most recent Uganda Demographic Health Survey of 2016. The sample contained 1,537 women aged 15-49 years. The variable selection process was guided by categorization of the variables into; socio-demographic, reproductive history, and gestational birth characteristics. The study adopted two means of analysis. The logistic regression model to determine variables of preterm birth between 22 – 36 weeks and normal delivery period. Then the multinomial logistic regression model to determine how two preterm birth categories (22 – 32 weeks and 33 – 36 weeks) relate with the normal delivery period.

Results

Belonging to the poorest quintile (AOR2.09, 95% CI (1.69-2.57)) and attending antenatal care less than four times (AOR1.41, 95% CI (1.20-1.66)) had the highest odds ratios for the logistic regression model. Whereas the multinomial logistic regression model; for the 22-32 weeks category, belonging to the poorest quintile (RRR2.43, 95% CI(1.45-4.08)), attending antenatal care less than four times (RRR2.44, 95% CI (1.63-3.64)), had the highest relative risk ratios. For the 33-36 weeks category; belonging to a poorest quintile (RRR2.03, 95% CI (1.62-2.53)), having had less than four antenatal visits (RRR1.29, 95% CI (1.09-1.54)), and unwanted pregnancy (RRR1.22, 95% CI (1.03-1.45)), had the highest relative risk ratios.

Conclusion

Attending antenatal care for less than four times and belonging to the poorest quintile are common risk factors related to preterm birth. We therefore recommend that these receive utmost attention from the policy makers and implementers.
Korean vegetarian values: ethics, sustainability and quality of life
Authors: Kim Gahyun , Oh Jieun , Cho Mi Sook
Published: November 2022

Purpose

Vegetarian diets are increasingly common worldwide. Vegetarianism is no longer just related to food, but rather it evokes a deeper meaning, such as environmental sustainability and animal welfare. In Western cultures, many studies have examined how vegetarians' motivations relate to animal welfare, health and environmentalism. However, there is little research in this area in Asia, especially in South Korea, despite a growing number of vegetarians. This study identifies the hierarchical value maps (HVMs) of vegetarians to clarify why people choose to become vegetarians and investigates the negative aspects of these dietary types.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors conducted in-depth, one-to-one laddering interviews with 33 vegetarians in South Korea based on the means-end chain theory. The laddering technique is a qualitative approach to determining connections between attributes, consequences and values.

Findings

Vegetarians tend to value an ethical lifestyle, sustainable future, ecological circulation, responsibility for nature, respect for life, respect for the weak and quality of life. HVM differs slightly among groups by the type of vegetarianism (vegan vs non-vegan vegetarians) and sex (females vs males). The most dominant cognitive structures toward vegetarian diets were “meat-free,” “no factory farming,” and “plant-based” (attributes); “health,” “environment-friendly” and “animal-friendly” (consequences); and “quality of life,” “ethical life,” and “sustainable future” (values).

Originality/value

This study offers insights into the motivations of Korean vegetarians, and they are not culturally different from those of Westerners as they relate to animals, the environment and health.
How authentic leadership affects green creativity: the role of self-reflection and psychological capital
Authors: Wang Zhining , Guan Chunjie , Cai Shaohan
Published: November 2022

Purpose

Based on social cognitive theory, this study aims to explore the effect of authentic leadership on employee green creativity by studying the mediating role of reflection and rumination and the moderating role of psychological capital.

Design/methodology/approach

This study used experience sampling methodology to test hypothesis. Specifically, this study applied two-level path analysis to analyze 1,290 observations from 129 employees.

Findings

The results show that authentic leadership positively influences reflection but negatively influences rumination, which in turn impact employees’ green creativity. Psychological capital positively moderates the effects of authentic leadership on reflection and negatively moderates the effects of authentic leadership on rumination. Furthermore, psychological capital moderates the linkages between authentic leadership, self-reflection and employee green creativity.

Practical implications

Organizations should make efforts in promoting authentic leadership and recruiting employees who possess high psychological capital. Moreover, managers can make effective efforts to stimulate employees’ reflection and mitigate rumination, thereby facilitating organizational sustainable development.

Originality/value

In investigating green issues related to employees’ daily cognitive processes, this study focuses on within-personal reaction mechanism to authentic leadership, concerning the moderating effect of individual psychological capital.
The dynamic interdependence structure and risk spillover effect between Sino-US stock markets
Authors: Chen Menggen , Zhou Yuanren
Published: November 2022

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore the dynamic interdependence structure and risk spillover effect between the Chinese stock market and the US stock market.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper mainly uses the multivariate R-vine copula-complex network analysis and the multivariate R-vine copula-CoVaR model and selects stock price indices and their subsector indices as samples.

Findings

The empirical results indicate that the Energy, Materials and Financials sectors have leading roles in the interdependent structure of the Chinese and US stock markets, while the Utilities and Real Estate sectors have the least important positions. The comprehensive influence of the Chinese stock market is similar to that of the US stock market but with smaller differences in the influence of different sectors of the US stock market on the overall interdependent structure system. Over time, the interdependent structure of both stock markets changed; the sector status gradually equalized; the contribution of the same sector in different countries to the interdependent structure converged; and the degree of interaction between the two stock markets was positively correlated with the degree of market volatility.

Originality/value

This paper employs the methods of nonlinear cointegration and the R-vine copula function to explore the interactive relationship and risk spillover effect between the Chinese stock market and the US stock market. This paper proposes the R-vine copula-complex network analysis method to creatively construct the interdependent network structure of the two stock markets. This paper combines the generalized CoVaR method with the R-vine copula function, introduces the stock market decline and rise risk and further discusses the risk spillover effect between the two stock markets.
Generation “Z” willingness to participate in crowdshipping services to achieve sustainable last-mile delivery in emerging market
Authors: Upadhyay Chandra Kant , Tiwari Vijayshri , Tiwari Vineet
Published: November 2022

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide trilogy in the emerging market for the establishment of business, economy and environment which is the new word for the development of any nation to attain sustainable development. This research explores the prospective crowdshipper's willingness to participate in crowdshipping services through a motivational factor.

Design/methodology/approach

To understand the trend and future of this concept, Google Trends Analysis (GTA) has been used. The theoretical model has been validated empirically using a survey of 287 Indian (Generation Y and Z) urban participants, but focused is on Generation “Z” participants and subsequent analysis have been carried out using structural equation modelling.

Findings

A theoretical framework has been developed connecting the various factions of the crowdsourcing process thus providing an overall view of the process strategy for logistics start-ups. This conceptual framework of sharing economy in emerging market can benefit the prospective suppliers and their target receivers. Particularly trust in crowdshipper plays a significant mediating role between subject factors and next generation user willingness to participate in crowdshipping services for sustainable last-mile delivery.

Originality/value

The present theoretical foundations and frameworks have been studied to get an idea of the main aspects of the field. It has the potential to provide the impetus for collaboration with the various stakeholders thus achieving the sustainable development process. The practical inference of this study is the usability in terms of the plugin application for e-retailer in emerging markets.
Sliding contact performance of injection moulded and selective laser sintered polyamide under dry and lubricated conditions
Authors: Bharti Sarita , Selvaraj Senthilvelan
Published: November 2022

Purpose

This paper aims to understand the effect of the manufacturing process on the frictional and wear performance of polyamide.

Design/methodology/approach

Pin specimens were manufactured through injection moulding (IM) and selective laser sintering (SLS) manufacturing processes. The friction and wear performance was evaluated using a pin-on-disc configuration under dry and oil-lubricated conditions. The friction coefficient, wear resistance and surface temperature of specimens were measured, and failure morphology analysis was carried out to understand the mechanism.

Findings

SLS material exhibited significantly less friction, wear and surface temperature than IM material under dry conditions. Reduced ductility due to the sintering contributes to reduced friction, wear and heat generation. Under the dry condition, IM material exhibited plastic flow and roll-shaped deformation, whereas SLS material exhibited only local degradation due to its lesser ductility. Lubrication reduced friction and temperature for both SLS and IM materials. The porous nature of the sintered surface absorbed the lubricant and released it while sliding, which is confirmed by the brown-coloured wear track.

Originality/value

The study provides valuable input to the designers on the sliding contact performance of commonly adopted two different manufacturing processes of polymers; IM and SLS manufacturing.
Challenges of offsite construction and BIM implementation: providing a framework for integration in New Zealand
Authors: Kordestani Ghalenoei Nazanin , Babaeian Jelodar Mostafa , Paes Daniel , Sutrisna Monty
Published: November 2022

Purpose

The development of prefabrication into full-scale offsite manufacturing processes in the construction industry is paradigm-shifting. Moreover, Building Information Modelling (BIM) is becoming the primary mode of communication and integration in construction projects to facilitate the flow of information. Although research has been performed on BIM and Offsite Construction (OSC), integrating these two concepts remains ambiguous and complex and lacks documentation and structure, especially in New Zealand. Therefore, this paper develops a robust framework for OSC and BIM integration. The study focusses on identifying integration challenges and proposes strategies for overcoming these challenges.

Design/methodology/approach

This study applied scientometric analysis, a systematic literature review (SLR) and semi-structured expert interviews to investigate OSC and BIM integration challenges. Multiple themes were investigated and triangulation conducted in this research supports the creation of applicable knowledge in this field.

Findings

Multiple gaps, research trends and the pioneer countries in the paper's scope have been identified through scientometric analysis. Then, a classified cluster of challenges for OSC and BIM implementation and integration strategies of OSC and BIM were demonstrated from the findings. The interviews provided comprehensive and complementary data sets and analyses. The findings from the Systematic Literature Review and interview structured the integration framework.

Originality/value

The contribution of this paper to existing knowledge is a developed framework that serves as a guideline for the OSC stakeholders. This framework can assess OSC's alignment with BIM and consolidate strategies for incorporating OSC into a BIM-based project delivery process. The framework consists of 23 strategies categorised into 8 clusters: a policy document, training and professional development, documentation, technology management, governmental development, contract development, accurate definition and detailing and communication. The proposed strategies will streamline integration by reducing potential challenges, thus enhancing project productivity.
Characteristics of seafloor ambient noise under different sea ice concentrations in the northern Chukchi Sea: Results from the N11 CHINARE ocean‐bottom seismic experiment
Authors: Xing Junhui , Xu Haowei , Jiang Xiaodian , Chen Wenwen
Published: November 2022

Seafloor ambient noise in the Arctic Ocean is related to sea ice. The characteristics of low‐frequency seafloor ambient noise (<10 Hz) in the northern Chukchi Sea have rarely been reported. Here, we investigated the seafloor ambient noise recorded using ocean‐bottom seismometers in the northern Chukchi Sea under four different sea ice‐concentration periods from 3 to 23 August 2020, in the 11th Chinese National Arctic Research Expedition. The causes and mechanisms of the changes in seafloor ambient noise that correspond to the variation in sea ice concentration were discussed. The energy of infragravity waves and primary microseisms is weak compared with other oceans. Combined with the analysis of land station, we argue that the variations in sea ice extent have little effect on the energy of the primary microseisms and infragravity waves. The power of secondary microseisms is growth with the loss of sea ice and is influenced by storms. We find that a high concentration of sea ice can impede the process of storm‐sea surface interaction, which in turn affects the power of microseisms inspired by storm.
Confocal laser microscopy for assessment of surgical margins during radical prostatectomy
Authors: Baas Diederik J.H. , Vreuls Willem , Sedelaar J.P. Michiel , Vrijhof Henricus J.E.J. , Hoekstra Robert J. , Zomer Saskia F. , van Leenders Geert J.L.H. , van Basten Jean‐Paul A. , Somford Diederik M.
Published: November 2022

Objective

To evaluate the feasibility of confocal laser microscopy (CLM) for intraoperative margin assessment as faster alternative to neurovascular structure‐adjacent frozen‐section examination (NeuroSAFE) during robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).

Patients and Methods

Surgical margins were assessed during 50 RARP procedures in patients scheduled for NeuroSAFE. Posterolateral sections were cut and imaged with CLM and further processed to conform with the NeuroSAFE protocol. Secondary resection (SR) was performed in case a positive surgical margin (PSM) was observed with NeuroSAFE. Afterwards, the CLM images were non‐blinded assessed for the presence of PSMs. The accuracy of both NeuroSAFE and CLM was compared with conventional histopathology. Agreement for detection of PSMs between NeuroSAFE and CLM was evaluated with Cohen's kappa coefficient. Procedure times were compared with a Wilcoxon signed‐ranks test.

Results

In total, 96 posterolateral sections of RP specimens were evaluated for the presence of PSMs. CLM identified 15 (16%) PSMs and NeuroSAFE identified 14 (15%) PSMs. CLM had a calculated sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of 86%, 96%, 80% and 98% respectively for the detection of PSMs compared to definite pathology. After SR, residual tumour was found in six of 13 cases (46%), which were all identified by both techniques. There was a substantial level of agreement between CLM and NeuroSAFE (κ = 0.80). The median procedure time for CLM was significantly shorter compared to NeuroSAFE (8 vs 50 min, P < 0.001). The main limitation of this study was the non‐blinded assessment of the CLM images.

Conclusions

Compared to NeuroSAFE, CLM is a promising technique for intraoperative margin assessment and is able to reduce the time of intraoperative margin assessment.
Inhibition of dopamine receptor D1 signaling promotes human bile duct cancer progression via WNT signaling
Authors: Yogo Akitada , Masui Toshihiko , Takaishi Shigeo , Masuo Kenji , Chen Ru , Kasai Yosuke , Nagai Kazuyuki , Anazawa Takayuki , Watanabe Sadanori , Sakamoto Satoko , Watanabe Akira , Inagaki Ryosaku , Nakagawa Masahiro M. , Ogawa Seishi , Seno Hiroshi , Uemoto Shinji , Hatano Etsuro
Published: November 2022

Bile duct cancer (BDC) frequently invades the nerve fibers, making complete surgical resection difficult. A single tumor mass contains cells of variable malignancy and cell‐differentiation states, with cancer stem cells (CSCs) considered responsible for poor clinical outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the contribution of autosynthesized dopamine to CSC‐related properties in BDC. Sphere formation assays using 13 commercially available BDC cell lines demonstrated that blocking dopamine receptor D1 (DRD1) signaling promoted CSC‐related anchorage‐independent growth. Additionally, we newly established four new BDC patient‐derived organoids (PDOs) and found that blocking DRD1 increased resistance to chemotherapy and enabled xenotransplantation in vivo. Single‐cell analysis revealed that the BDC PDO cells varied in their cell‐differentiation states and responses to dopamine signaling. Further, DRD1 inhibition increased WNT7B expression in cells with bile duct‐like phenotype, and it induced proliferation of other cell types expressing Wnt receptors and stem cell‐like signatures. Reagents that inhibited Wnt function canceled the effect of DRD1 inhibition and reduced cell proliferation in BDC PDOs. In summary, in BDCs, DRD1 is a crucial protein involved in autonomous CSC proliferation through the regulation of endogenous WNT7B. As such, inhibition of the DRD1 feedback signaling may be a potential treatment strategy for BDC.
Need for approval and antisocial behavior moderate the effect of socioemotional cues on adolescent girls’ cognitive control
Authors: Modi Haina H. , Davis Megan M. , Troop Gordon Wendy , Telzer Eva H. , Rudolph Karen D.
Published: November 2022

To examine whether need for approval (NFA) and antisocial behavior (ASB) moderate the effects of socioemotional stimuli on cognitive control, 88 girls (Mage = 16.31 years; SD = 0.84; 65.9% White) completed a socioemotional Go/No‐go and questionnaires. At high approach NFA, girls responded more slowly during appetitive than control (b = −8.80, p < .01) and aversive (b = −5.58, p = .01) trials. At high ASB, girls responded more slowly (b = −6.12, p = .02) and less accurately (OR = 1.11, p = .03) during appetitive than aversive trials; at low ASB, girls responded more slowly during aversive than control trials (b = −4.42, p = .04). Thus, both context and individual differences influence adolescents' cognitive control.
The influence of sibship composition on language development at 2 years of age in the ELFE birth cohort study
Authors: Gurgand Lilas , Lamarque Loïa , Havron Naomi , Bernard Jonathan Y. , Ramus Franck , Peyre Hugo
Published: November 2022

The number of older siblings a child has is negatively correlated with the child's verbal skills, an effect that is well known in the literature. However, few studies have examined the effect of older siblings’ sex, of the age gap between siblings, of having foreign‐speaking parents, as well as the mediating role of parental interaction. Using data from 12,296 children (49.3% female) from the French ELFE birth cohort, we analyzed the effect of these characteristics of the siblings and their family on children's expressive vocabulary measured using the French MacArthur‐Bates Communicative Development Inventory. Children's vocabulary at age 2 years was negatively associated with the number of older siblings (−0.08 SD per additional sibling), and this effect was partly mediated by parental interactions. In analyses restricted to children with one older sibling, the vocabulary score was negatively correlated with the age gap between the target child and their older sibling. The vocabulary score was not correlated to their sibling's sex, contrary to the result of a previous study. In addition, the effect of the number of siblings was less negative in foreign speaking families that in French speaking families, suggesting that older siblings might partly compensate for the effect of having foreign‐speaking parents. Overall, our results are consistent with the resource dilution (stating that parents have limited resources to distribute among their children) and inconsistent with the confluence model (stating that a child's cognitive ability is correlated to the mean cognitive ability of the family).

Research Highlights

Our results are consistent with the resource dilution model and inconsistent with the confluence model

The negative effect of the number of siblings on expressive vocabulary is partly mediated by parental interactions

Larger age gaps between a child and their older sibling are associated with lower expressive vocabulary score