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Is more always better? An experimental examination of the effects of feedback frequency, narcissistic oversensitivity, and growth mindset on performance accuracy
Authors: Johnson Joseph A. , Kelly Khim , Olczak Wioleta 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe provision of more frequent feedback to employees is increasing, although prior research has found mixed results as to the effect of increased feedback frequency on employee performance. Narcissism research identifies narcissistic oversensitivity as a key narcissistic subdimension that may result in particularly strong responses to performance feedback. We predict and find in an experiment that increased performance feedback frequency has a more negative impact on the performance accuracy of individuals with higher levels of narcissistic oversensitivity and that this negative interactive effect of feedback frequency and narcissistic oversensitivity is mitigated by the priming of a growth mindset. These results should be of practical interest to firms as they design their management control systems to improve employee performance, considering the variation in narcissistic oversensitivity among their employees. These results also contribute to recent accounting research on the effects of feedback frequency and employee mindsets.
Association of metabolomic aging acceleration and body mass index phenotypes with mortality and obesity‐related morbidities
Authors: Zeng Xiaomin , Chen Ruiye , Shi Danli , Zhang Xiayin , Su Ting , Wang Yaxin , Hu Yijun , He Mingguang , Yu Honghua , Shang Xianwen 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis study aims to investigate the association between metabolomic aging acceleration and body mass index (BMI) phenotypes with mortality and obesity‐related morbidities (ORMs). 85,458 participants were included from the UK Biobank. Metabolomic age was determined using 168 metabolites. The Chronological Age‐Adjusted Gap was used to define metabolomically younger (MY) or older (MO) status. BMI categories were defined as normal weight, overweight, and obese. Participants were categorized into MY normal weight (MY‐NW, reference), MY overweight (MY‐OW), MY obesity (MY‐OB), MO normal weight (MO‐NW), MO overweight (MO‐OW), and MO obesity (MO‐OB). Mortality and 43 ORMs were identified through death registries and hospitalization records. Compared with MY‐NW phenotype, MO‐OB phenotype yielded increased risk of mortality and 32 ORMs, followed by MO‐OW with mortality and 27 ORMs, MY‐OB with mortality and 26 ORMs, MY‐OW with 21 ORMs, and MO‐NW with mortality and 14 ORMs. Consistently, MO‐OB phenotype showed the highest risk of developing obesity‐related multimorbidities, followed by MY‐OB phenotype, MO‐OW phenotype, MY‐OW phenotype, and MO‐NW phenotype. Additive interactions were found between metabolomic aging acceleration and obesity on CVD‐specific mortality and 10 ORMs. Additionally, individuals with metabolomic aging acceleration had higher mortality and cardiovascular risk, even within the same BMI category. These findings suggest that metabolomic aging acceleration could help stratify mortality and ORMs risk across different BMI categories. Weight management should also be extended to individuals with overweight or obesity even in the absence of accelerated metabolomic aging, as they face increased healthy risk compared with MY‐NW individuals. Additionally, delaying metabolic aging acceleration is needed for all metabolomically older groups, including those with normal weight
Income inequality and economic growth
Authors: Qi Zixiang , Wang Bicong , Wang Yaxin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractAccording to the increasing marginal tendency towards tax avoidance, we develop a macro theoretical model and derive an optimal path of economic growth using only dimensionless parameters, which illustrates an inverted U‐shaped effect of income inequality on economic growth in the long run. Specifically, economic growth initially moves upwards and subsequently downwards as the Gini coefficient increases. Moreover, this study presents empirical evidence via dynamic GMM estimates based on instrumental variables and PMG estimates relying on cointegration analyses, consistent with the implications of our theoretical model.
The Association of ACA on Embryonic Development and Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients Undergoing IVF/ICSI Treatment
Authors: Lian Ruochun , Zhang Ximin , Liu Zhiqiang , Chen Cong , Lin Rong , Mo Meilan , Yuan Yan , Zeng Yong , Sun Qing , Chen Xian 
Published: December 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate whether anti‐centromere antibody (ACA) is associated with embryonic development and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing IVF/ICSI treatment.Materials and MethodsWomen who underwent fresh or frozen embryo transfer cycles at a reproductive center between January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2023, were retrospectively studied. Women were divided into ACA– group and ACA+ group according to ACA levels. After controlling the bias between groups using the propensity score‐matching (PSM) method, the impact of ACA on embryonic development and clinical outcomes was compared between the two groups. Propensity score regression adjustment and inverse probability treatment weighting were used for sensitivity analysis.ResultsA total of 18 578 patients with ACA screening information were included in the analytical sample, with 164 patients (0.88%) diagnosing ACA positive. After 1:3 PSM, 656 patients (492 in the ACA– group, 164 in the ACA+ group) were finally included. There were significant differences in the rates of cleavage, available embryo, blastocyst formation, and high‐quality blastocyst formation between the ACA– group and the ACA+ group. Linear regression analysis indicated that ACA was negatively associated with the rates of available embryos on Day 3, blastocyst formation, and high‐quality blastocyst formation after adjusting potential confounding factors. Binary logistic regression analysis suggests that ACA positivity does not affect clinical outcomes after IVF/ICSI treatment.ConclusionsIn this cohort study of patients undergoing IVF/ICSI treatment, ACA positivity significantly interfered with embryonic development. These findings suggest that ACA evaluation before IVF/ICSI treatment might be a promising biomarker for predicting embryonic development but not for clinical outcomes.
Intra‐thoracic thyroid rests: an updated classification and case series
Authors: Serrao‐Brown Hazel , Kostenbauer Jakob , Papachristos Alex , Sywak Mark , Sidhu Stan 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackgroundThyroid rests are common and arise during embryological development, with aberrant descent of thyroid tissue along the thyro‐thymic tract. These give rise to a range of pathologies, including goitre formation and malignancy. Thyroid rests have been graded I–IV based on their connection to the thyroid gland proper – grade I is a short protuberance, grade II & III are connected via a pedicle and fibrous band respectively, and grade IV is completely disconnected. We propose the addition of grade V to describe entirely intra‐thoracic disconnected rests. The recognition of Grade V is important, as failure of complete excision may lead to recurrence of a mediastinal goitre, also known as the ‘forgotten goitre’.MethodsA retrospective review was performed to include all patients who underwent thyroidectomy for benign retrosternal thyroid disease from January 2015 to January 2022 at the University of Sydney Endocrine Surgical Unit. Data regarding patient demographics, pre‐operative work‐up, intra‐operative findings, histopathology and complications were collated.ResultsOur unit performed 1087 thyroidectomies for benign retrosternal goitre during the study period. Twenty‐six Grade V rests were identified in 20 patients (1.8%). Surgery was performed for compressive symptoms in 13 patients, seven were incidental. All patients underwent sternotomy or manubriotomy.ConclusionIt is important to recognize thyroid rests that are completely disconnected from the thyroid gland. Identification of these rests requires tailored pre‐operative work‐up, as excision requires access to the thoracic cavity for vascular control. Incomplete excision may lead to development or persistence of the “forgotten goitre” among other pathologies.
Barriers to Healthcare for People With a Learning Disability From Ethnic Minorities: Perspectives of Self‐Advocates and Carers
Authors: Cooper‐Moss Nicola , Umpleby Katie , Roberts Christina , Garner Christie , Edwards Aisha Hazel , Ditzel Nicola , Butt Jabeer , Clark Samantha , Hatton Christopher , Chauhan Umesh 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundPeople with a learning disability from ethnic minorities experience barriers in their access to healthcare services and poorer health outcomes. This study aimed to explore the factors that contribute to these barriers and to better understand how they can be reduced.MethodsTwenty ‘experts by experience’ took part in experience‐based co‐design workshops to ascertain how lived experiences related to findings from a co‐designed scoping review. Audio recordings were transcribed and analysed using framework analysis.FindingsSelf‐advocates and carers experienced discrimination within a range of healthcare settings; however, recognising and understanding the source was difficult. Many people reported a lack of reasonable adjustments or support services that considered their ethnic identities. Participants also experienced isolation and stigma within their own family and community networks. Access to healthcare was adversely affected by COVID‐19. Many people were unaware of the Learning Disability Register and there was insufficient support when transitioning between healthcare services.ConclusionsServices can be improved by effective communication, continuity of care and an enhanced understanding of the experiences of learning disability across different ethnic groups. Understanding an individual's needs and preferences from the first point of contact is important for the allocation of resources.
Exploring the Sense of Virtual Community Among Members of the Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability (RNID) Excellence Ireland Network Facebook Group
Authors: Reidy Mary , Callaghan Liam 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundVirtual Communities of Practice offer opportunities to build professional support networks, encourage continuing professional development, share knowledge and promote the translation of evidence into nursing practice. The Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability (RNID) Excellence Ireland Network is a private Facebook group aimed at promoting and maintaining the RNID's professionalism. This article explores the sense of virtual community and factors that impact the engagement of members of the RNID Excellence Ireland Network Facebook group with group activities.Materials and MethodsThe study design incorporated a cross‐sectional descriptive survey that explored the sense of virtual community and engagement factors of registered and student nurses with group activities. The questionnaire was administered to registered and student nurses in Intellectual Disability (n = 140, age range 18−65 years) in Ireland.ResultsThe majority of registered/student nurses rated their engagement with the Facebook page very highly for promoting a sense of virtual community of practice and a safe and trustworthy environment where information could be shared, questions answered and a support network developed. However, concerns about social media privacy impacted engagement with the platform for almost one‐third of participants.ConclusionSenior nurses engage with group activities, ensuring junior colleagues receive quality mentorship in the spirit of the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives. Efforts should be continued to engage students with the virtual community of practice as part of the professional practice toolkit for the RNID.
Technology transfer in mixed oligopolies: The role of cooperatives
Authors: Chennak Ahmed , Giannakas Konstantinos 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis paper develops a sequential game‐theoretic model of technology licensing with heterogeneous firms and consumers in a mixed oligopoly to systematically analyze the optimal licensing decision of the cooperative and the market and welfare impacts of cooperative involvement in the licensing of cost‐reducing process innovations. Analytical results show that the organizational form does matter in technology licensing; cooperative behavior differs from that of its investor‐owned counterparts yielding significantly different equilibrium outcomes in mixed oligopolies where the cooperative is the licensor of the process innovation involved. While our analysis focuses on cost‐reducing process innovations, our results are more general and hold also for quality‐enhancing product innovations.
Dramatic Response to Ensartinib in Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors With a Novel CEP44‐ALK Fusion: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Chen Haiyang , Wu Yingxi , Wu Xuan , Wang Kai , Xia Qingxin , Wang Qiming 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTNeuroendocrine tumor (NET) is a deadly malignancy disease that can be found anywhere in the body. The lack of tumor‐specific treatment led to the worse prognosis of NET. Anaplastic lymphoma kinase‐tyrosine kinase inhibitors (ALK‐TKIs), such as alectinib and crizotinib, have been used in the treatment of NET patients with ALK rearrangement. However, the response to ensatinib in NET patients with rare ALK fusion has been rarely reported. Here, we report a 55‐year‐old Chinese female patient with NET (atypical carcinoid tumor) and a novel CEP44‐ALK rearrangement identified by next‐generation sequencing (NGS). NGS can provide more information on mutation landscape for rare neuroendocrine tumors to guide treatment and assist in clinical decisions by presenting molecular changes. The patient received ensartinib (225 mg/day) for 18 months until disease progression in June 2024 and achieved a radiographic partial response. Although patients with ALK fusions showed response to ensatinib in nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC), this study first reports a metastatic NET case with a novel CEP44‐ALK rearrangement that responded favorably to ensartinib.
Teaching Early Reading Skills to Adults With Intellectual Disabilities Using a Support Worker/Family Carer Mediated Online Reading Programme: A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Denne Louise D. , Moody Gwenllian , Coulman Elinor , Gillespie David , Ingarfield Kate , Manktelow Nicholas , Grindle Corinna F. , Hughes J. Carl , Taylor Zac , Hastings Richard P. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundThere is a paucity of research into interventions that help people with intellectual disabilities learn to read. This feasibility study examines whether an online reading programme, Headsprout, with additional support strategies and supervision (the intervention), can be delivered by support workers/family carers and the feasibility of conducting a later large‐scale effectiveness trial.MethodsThe study used a 2‐arm randomised controlled trial (RCT) design with an embedded process evaluation using a mixed methods approach.ResultsThirty‐six adults with intellectual disabilities were recruited. Informed consent and data were obtained remotely. Progression criteria for recruitment, retention, randomisation and usual practice were met; intervention adherence and fidelity were poor. Pressure on support services was a key barrier.ConclusionsWhilst progression to a large‐scale effectiveness trial was not recommended, the success of conducting an RCT and remotely obtaining informed consent and data from adults with intellectual disabilities opens opportunities for increased participation in research for a currently under‐represented group.Registration: ISRCTN11409097
Genetic Diagnosis and Prenatal Diagnosis of a Rare FVIII Family With Haemophilia A
Authors: Yang Yaya , Wang Yidan , Gao Jian 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIt is very difficult to identify the genetic variation of haemophilia A. We examined a case report from a sizable, uncommon haemophilia family, analysing the application of DHPLC in the diagnosis of haemophilia A. The comprehensive clinical data and laboratory assessments of the proband within the family were meticulously compiled. Subsequent to this, tests were conducted to evaluate the activated partial prothrombin time (APTT) and the clotting activity of coagulation factor VIII (F VIII: C). Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques were employed to identify any inversions within the F8 gene's introns 22 and 1. Thereafter, direct sequencing methodology was utilised to sequence all exons of the F8 gene. To analyse the copy number variations across all exons of the F8 gene, a multiple PCR combined with denaturing high‐performance liquid chromatography (DHPLC) approach was adopted. In addition, specific pathogenic mutations predisposing to progenitor cell disorders were screened in family members. The APTT of the proband was 60 s. F VIII: C is < 1%. It was found that the progenitor F8 gene exon 14 had a 226 bp insertion sequence, which was of unknown origin and was a pathogenic mutation. The analysis combined with this family situation is consistent with the expectation. The mutation was used as the detection target to complete the prenatal diagnosis. The pathogenic mutation found in this family is a rare large fragment insertion mutation. It is necessary to combine multiple experimental methods to improve the success rate of genetic diagnosis of haemophilia A.
Dorsal Augmentation Rhinoplasty by Cartilage Allograft
Authors: Harutyunyan Armen , Hakobyan Gagik 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate long‐term outcomes and patient satisfaction after nasal dorsal rhinoplasty with allogeneic cartilage graft of the nasal septum.Materials and MethodsThe present study included 104 patients (41 males and 63 females) whose mean age at surgery was 28.7 years and who underwent nasal dorsal augmentation with allogenous nasal septal cartilage graft during the period 2017–2023.Depending on the use of platelet‐rich fibrin (PRF), the patients were divided into two groups:

Group I had PRF applied in dorsal rhinoplasty and included 53 patients (29 males and 24 females).
Group II (control group) had dorsal rhinoplasty without the use of PRF and included 51 patients (26 males and 25 females).
Donor patients included those who had taken excess nasal septal cartilage during functional rhinoplasty. According to the indications, crushed allogenic septal cartilage graft and PRF were also used. Esthetic results of rhinoplasty were assessed from preoperative and postoperative clinical pictures and also by visual examination. To assess the results of esthetic rhinoplasty, the Portuguese version of the Utrecht Questionnaire (UQ) was used, which contains a visual analog scale (VAS) on a 5‐point Likert scale.ResultsIn patients included in the study, there were no serious complications: there was no deformation or extrusion, and allograft resorption was not observed. After rhinoplasty in the Group I patients, the mean score of VAS esthetic satisfaction with nose improved from 3.6 preoperatively to 8.5 3 months postoperatively and 9.2 12 months postoperatively. After rhinoplasty in the Group II patients, the mean score of VAS esthetic satisfaction with nose improved from 3.7 preoperatively to 7.8 3 months postoperatively and 8.3 12 months postoperatively.ConclusionsRhinoplasty with allogeneic cartilage graft of the nasal septum allows to achieve stable, positive, functional, and esthetic results and is safe to use. It is an alternative to autologous cartilage used in rhinoplasty and also prevents additional surgical procedures.
Can an Algorithm Tell How Spiritual You Are? Using Generative Pretrained Transformers for Sophisticated Forms of Text Analysis
Authors: Prinzing Michael , Bounds Elizabeth , Melton Karen , Glanzer Perry , Fredrickson Barbara , Schnitker Sarah 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveText analysis is a form of psychological assessment that involves converting qualitative information (text) into quantitative data. We tested whether automated text analysis using Generative Pre‐trained Transformers (GPTs) can match the “gold standard” of manual text analysis, even when assessing a highly nuanced construct like spirituality.MethodIn Study 1, N = 2199 US undergraduates wrote about their goals (N = 6597 texts) and completed self‐reports of spirituality and theoretically related constructs (religiousness and mental health). In Study 2, N = 357 community adults wrote short essays (N = 714 texts) and completed trait self‐reports, 5 weeks of daily diaries, and behavioral measures of spirituality. Trained research assistants and GPTs then coded the texts for spirituality.ResultsThe GPTs performed just as well as human raters. Human‐ and GPT‐generated scores were remarkably consistent and showed equivalent associations with other measures of spirituality and theoretically related constructs.ConclusionsGPTs can match the gold standard set by human raters, even in sophisticated forms of text analysis, but require a fraction of the time and labor.
Paediatric handgrip reference curves and the relationship between lower handgrip strength and clinical outcomes of hospitalised children
Authors: Kangalgil Melda , Meral Buket , Tiryaki Buğra Kaan , Bayram Hilal 
Published: December 2024

AimThere is a need for population‐based reference values of handgrip strength, which is an objective measurement reflecting muscle status, in the paediatric population and there is limited data on the prognostic importance of handgrip strength. The aim of the study was to establish reference percentiles for handgrip strength in healthy Turkish children and to investigate the relationship between handgrip strength and clinical outcomes in hospitalised children.MethodsA total of 1437 healthy children and 103 hospitalised children aged 6–16 years were included in this cross‐sectional study. Healthy children were used for the development of sex‐specific handgrip strength centiles adjusted for age and height using the Generalised Additive Models for Location, Scale and Shape package. Reference values of age and height specific handgrip strength of children between the ages of 6 and 16 were calculated and curves were plotted. Nutritional risk was assessed in the first 48 h of hospital admission using Paediatric Yorkhill Malnutrition Score.ResultsOf the hospitalised children, 32% were at medium risk and 46.6% were at high risk of malnutrition. Lower handgrip strength was 28.2% in the hospitalised children. High risk of malnutrition and lower handgrip strength increased the length of hospital stay in all regression models.ConclusionThe reference centiles for age‐ and height‐specific handgrip strength, developed for the first time for Turkish children, will enable assessment and interpretation of muscle status. Lower handgrip strength is associated with longer hospital stay in hospitalised children.
Enhanced wet grip with North American river otter paws
Authors: Noel Alexis C. , Lieb Jason , Seleb Benjamin , Thatcher Mary , Kim Soohwan , Asberry Aqua T. , Nadler Jason H. , Hu David L. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe semi‐aquatic North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) has the unique challenge of navigating slippery algae‐coated rocks. Unlike other river otter species, each rear paw of the North American river otter has a series of soft, circular, and keratinized plantar pads similar to the felt pads on the boots of fly fishermen. Surrounding these soft pads is a textured epidermal layer. In this combined experimental and numerical study, we investigate the influence of the plantar pads and surrounding skin on the otter's grip. We filmed an otter walking and performed materials testing and histology on preserved otter paws. We present experiments and numerical modeling of how the otter paw may help evacuate water when contacting the river bed. We hope this study will draw interest into natural amphibious grip mechanisms for use in sports and the military.