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Humanizing practices in online learning communities during pandemics in the USA
Authors: Abdi Nimo M. , Gil Elizabeth , Marshall Stefanie LuVenia , Khalifa Muhammad 
Published: November 2020

PurposeIn this reflective essay, the authors, four educators of color, explore the relevance of humanizing practices of community in teaching and learning, school leadership and the potential challenges for equity work in education, during the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThis reflective essay draws on lessons learned from the pedagogical practices of women of color, literature on teachers of color, as well as our experiences as educators of teachers and school leaders, as the authors think about new possibilities and challenges for anti-racist practice and living during the pandemic.FindingsThis essay describes community-oriented practice of women of color educators to be important in orienting teaching and learning toward more humanizing practice. The reflections highlight both possibilities and challenges that can be helpful reimagining the practice in teacher and leadership education, as the authors prepare educators for an uncertain future.Originality/valueThis essay offers valuable lessons from women of color educator practice that can offer humanizing approaches to teaching and learning as well as school leadership education.
Using inquiry-based learning in executive education programmes
Authors: Misra Debananda 
Published: November 2020

PurposeThis study aims to examine managers’ considerations for leveraging management research for their work and the implications of such considerations on using inquiry-based learning (IBL) in customised executive education programmes (CEEPs) offered by business schools (b-schools).Design/methodology/approachThe study proposes a conceptual framework that is validated using a single case study analysis. For the case study, semi-structured interviews were carried out with the top leadership of an organisation. Using the findings of the interviews, a survey was designed and administered to the managers of the organisation to further validate the findings.FindingsThis study identifies four considerations of the managers for leveraging management research. It analyses how faculty members can use IBL to design CEEPs to meet these considerations and link management research with managerial work.Research limitations/implicationsThe single organisational context in which the study was carried out and the small sample size of the survey can be seen as a limitation of this article to produce generalisable considerations of managers.Practical implicationsThe findings in this study have practical implications on the design and teaching practices of using IBL in CEEPs.Originality/valueThe main contribution of this study is the conceptual framework for deciding the teaching practices of IBL in CEEPs. Another contribution is its analysis at the level of individual managers, which provides novel insights about the relationship between management research and managerial work.
The influence of signal attributes on the willingness to pay for pasture-raised beef
Authors: Chini Juliana , Spers Eduardo Eugênio , Silva Hermes Moretti Ribeiro da , Oliveira Mirella Cais Jejcic de 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
This study aims to identify the marginal impact of introducing a signal attribute of pasture-raised beef on consumer willingness to pay (WTP) for other independent attributes.

Design/methodology/approach
The study is divided into two steps. The first, qualitative, consisted of investigating the values consumers have regarding beef production. To this end, 52 interviews with Brazilian and US consumers were conducted using laddering. In the second, quantitative, six experiments, (face to face and online) with 267 consumers of beef were performed.

Findings
As a result, the main value found for the Brazilians was security, while for the Americans was self-direction. For consumers, the WTP for animal welfare was the most important in the choice experiments where this information was present.

Originality/value
These findings offer an alternate beef differentiation, enabling it to be sold with higher added value by integrating these.
Investigating organizational factors of social response activities and their effect on corporate social performance in MNE’s subsidiaries operating in Tunisia
Authors: Ghezal Rim , Khemakhem Romdhane 
Published: November 2020

PurposeThis study aims to develop a conceptual model to examine the impact of four organizational factors (expatriate managers, stakeholder engagement, corporate social mission and demand management) on the social response activities and their subsequent effect on corporate social performance among subsidiaries of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in Tunisia, characterized as a small African economy.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses data collected from 115 subsidiaries established in an African country – Tunisia. It also applies a partial least square regression to test the hypotheses proposed in a comprehensive framework.FindingsThis study reveals that each of these factors, with the exception of expatriate managers, is found to positively influence the adoption of social response activities by MNE’s subsidiaries. In addition, involvement in such activities is also important in enhancing social performance concerning employees and customers.Originality/valueDespite years of encouragement from scholars and theorists, studies across Africa have generally shown no interest in corporate social response as a strategic process that safeguards the well-being of host society. This paper proposes a comprehensive model for identifying the antecedents and one consequence of corporate social response activities of MNE’s subsidiaries. Stakeholder theory is used as a theoretical lens to develop a corporate social response framework.
Serum Krebs von den Lungen‐6 levels in psoriatic patients under treatment with biologics
Authors: Iwata Hiroaki , Haga Naoya , Sugai Tatsuro , Fujita Yasuyuki 
Published: November 2020

AbstractDuring biologic treatments, attention should be paid to adverse reactions, particularly infectious diseases. Furthermore, drug‐induced interstitial lung disease is also known to be associated with biologic therapies. We retrospectively reviewed serum Krebs von den Lungen‐6 (KL‐6) levels in psoriatic patients who underwent treatment with seven different biologics. A total of 67 patients who received 80 biologic treatments were evaluated. The 31 anti‐tumor necrosis factor (TNF)‐α treatments consisted of 17 infliximab (IFX) and 14 adalimumab. The 23 anti‐interleukin (IL)‐23 treatments consisted of 14 ustekinumab and nine guselkumab. The 26 anti‐IL‐17 treatments consisted of nine secukinumab, six ixekizumab and 11 brodalumab. The IFX showed significantly increased mean serum KL‐6 (170.9%), but none of the other treatments showed significant increases. Thirteen of the 17 (75.6%) patients in the IFX and 17 of the 31 (54.8%) patients in the total anti‐TNF‐α group demonstrated at least a 25% increase in serum KL‐6. Levels exceeding the cut‐off (500 U/mL) were detected in three patients before treatment and in seven patients after treatment. This study showed that anti‐IL‐17 and anti‐IL‐23 treatments have no significant impact on serum KL‐6 level. In addition to the influence of IFX, a significantly large number of patients in the IFX group had a history of methotrexate administration associated with psoriatic arthritis, which might have influenced the KL‐6 level. None of the patients with elevated serum KL‐6 showed pulmonary changes by computed tomography and/or X ray.
Patient reported experience of the burden of neuroendocrine tumors and impact of eSHINE Patient Support Program on patient quality of life
Authors: Wakelin Kate 
Published: November 2020

AbstractAimNeuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are an uncommon cancer and difficult to diagnose and treat. Treatment is complicated by debilitating side effects, impacting quality of life. This Australia‐wide survey aimed to increase our understanding of the impact and burden of NETs on patient quality of life (QoL) and to assess the benefit of a patient support program (eSHINE).MethodConsented patients from the eSHINE mailing list (n = 267) were invited to participate in an electronic self‐reported survey comprising 29 questions on clinical characteristics, diagnosis, sociodemographics, impact of living with NETs and benefits of a patient support program. No formal sample size was calculated. All analyses were descriptive.ResultsA total of 144 participants (54%) responded. A total of 129 (48%) completed all questions. Approximately half of respondents were female, from metropolitan and rural areas, aged over 65 years and had a primary diagnosis of gastrointestinal NETs. Fifty‐eight percent had been diagnosed over 5 years ago. Twenty‐seven percent reported seeing four or more healthcare professionals prior to being diagnosed.Living with NETs had a large impact on patients’ QoL. 83.5% reported fatigue, 76% felt their emotional health was impacted by NETs and 75% reported reduced ability to participate in leisure activities.Access to a supportive network to manage and treat NETs was extremely important to participants. Eighty‐five percent of respondents reported the eSHINE program had a positive impact on their QoL.ConclusionPatients value support from healthcare professionals and patient support programs such as eSHINE in managing NETs. The eSHINE Patient Support Program has a positive impact on patient QoL.
Optimizing first trocar access for robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy: Optical trocar access through the upper abdominal quadrant using the Kii Fios First Entry trocar
Authors: Shimbo Masaki , Endo Fumiyasu , Tominaga Koki , Sano Masayuki , Nishino Takato , Kyono Yoko , Komatsu Kenji , Ohyama Takehiro , Sakurai Masato , Narimoto Kazutaka , Matsushita Kazuhito , Hattori Kazunori 
Published: November 2020

AbstractObjectivesA pre‐equipped metal trocar is required to use as a camera trocar due to a specification change in the da Vinci X/Xi system (Intuitive Surgical). We observed slight slippage of a trocar placed by the open method. With optical trocar access (OTA), the initial trocar is viewed directly with a laparoscope during placement. Reports regarding OTA for robotic surgery are limited, particularly for robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). We modified the OTA procedure such that it was appropriate for RARP.Patients and MethodsA total of 158 patients were enrolled in this study. The first trocar placement time (FTPT) was compared between the open and OTA groups. In the OTA group, the trocar was mainly placed through the upper abdominal quadrant. We also analyzed the differences between the conventional and modified OTA procedures using the Kii Fios First Entry trocar (Applied Medical). We examined the factors affecting the FTPT using linear regression models. A P value <.05 was considered significant.ResultsThe FTPT was significantly shorter in the OTA group than the open group (P < .0001). The modified method was associated with a shorter FTPT (P = .0001). None of the patient characteristics affected the FTPT in either group. No major complications were observed.ConclusionsOTA was applied successfully during RARP. Use of the Kii Fios First Entry trocar with upper abdominal quadrant placement was suitable for RARP.
From a ‘Moral Commentator’ to a ‘Determined Actor’? How the International Labour Organization (ILO) Orchestrates the Field of International Industrial Relations
Authors: Thomas Huw , Turnbull Peter 
Published: November 2020

AbstractCollective action on the part of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has always been dependent on the ability of the International Labour Office, the permanent secretariat of the ILO, to orchestrate a consensus between the Organization's tripartite constituents of Government, Employer and Worker representatives. This consensus fell with the Berlin Wall, prompting the Office to bypass states by engaging with external interactants in order to promote international labour standards and decent work. Most recently, in order to shift the emphasis from ‘moral commentary’ to ‘determined action’, the Office has reverted to managing states, albeit in the face of determined Employer counter‐framing. Employer opposition, supported by several member States, cannot be underestimated, as any orchestration within the international industrial relations field is contingent on concerted action.
Mobile Application's Quality and Pricing Decisions under Competition
Authors: Katewa Sunanda , Jain Tarun 
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACTIn this article, we investigate the pricing and quality decisions of mobile applications (apps) by the platform owner and third‐party app developer. The third‐party app developer shares some fraction of revenue with the platform owner. We investigate the impact of revenue sharing fraction on quality enhancement and pricing decisions. One would expect that, as the revenue sharing fraction earned by the platform increases, the platform's effort toward enhancing the quality of her app should increase. However, our analysis reveals that when the third‐party app developer's cost structure is high (/low), and the difference between initial app quality valuation of the platform's app and developer's app is high (/low), then the platform decreases the quality improvement efforts. Similarly, we also find that if the developer's revenue‐sharing fraction increases, he may also decrease the quality efforts. Later, we also analyze the scenario where a platform can influence the competing developer's app quality. We find that if the platform's effort only influences the competing third‐party developer's app quality, then the platform reduces the rival's app quality. Finally, in our analysis, we find that if the platform's effort toward the rival's app also enhances her app's quality, she may increase the rival's app quality.
Long‐term efficacy and safety of dapagliflozin in patients with inadequately controlled type 1 diabetes: pooled 52‐week outcomes from the DEPICT‐1 and ‐2 studies
Authors: Phillip Moshe , Mathieu Chantal , Lind Marcus , Araki Eiichi , di Bartolo Paolo , Bergenstal Richard , Heller Simon , Hansen Lars , Scheerer Markus Florian , Thoren Fredrik , Arya Niki , Xu John , Iqbal Nayyar , Dandona Paresh ,   DEPICT‐1 and DEPICT‐2 Investigators
Published: November 2020

AbstractAimTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of adjunct dapagliflozin therapy in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).Materials and MethodsDEPICT‐1 and ‐2 were randomized, double‐blind, parallel‐group, 24‐week studies, with 28‐week extension periods. Adults with T1D and HbA1c 7.5%‐10.5% were randomized (1:1:1) to receive dapagliflozin 5 mg, 10 mg or placebo. The short‐ and long‐term efficacy and safety of dapagliflozin were examined in an exploratory pooled analysis of both studies.ResultsEfficacy analyses included 530, 529 and 532 and safety analysis included 548, 566 and 532 patients in the dapagliflozin 5 mg, 10 mg and placebo groups, respectively. Baseline characteristics were similar between treatment groups. At week 24, reductions were seen with dapagliflozin 5 and 10 mg compared with placebo in HbA1c (−0.40%, −0.43% vs. 0.00%) and body weight (−2.45, −2.91 vs. 0.11 kg). HbA1c and body weight reductions versus placebo were also seen after 52 weeks of treatment. There was no imbalance in occurrence of severe hypoglycaemic events between groups. The proportion of patients experiencing definite diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) was higher with dapagliflozin 5 mg (4.0%) and 10 mg (3.5%) compared with placebo (1.1%) over 52 weeks; most events were of mild or moderate severity, and all resolved with treatment.ConclusionsOver 52 weeks, dapagliflozin provided glycaemic and weight benefits, with no increased frequency of severe hypoglycaemia compared with placebo. More DKA events were reported with dapagliflozin than placebo, highlighting the importance of appropriate patient selection, education and risk‐mitigation strategies.
The future of public service broadcasting and the funding and ownership of the BBC
Authors: Booth Philip 
Published: November 2020

AbstractThe BBC has been financed by a hypothecated tax levied on the use of television sets since 1946. For most of the subsequent period, there has been substantial governmental control of both broadcast content and platforms. The economic arguments for different types of intervention in public service broadcasting were discussed in the 1986 Peacock Report, which proposed radical change. This article uses a similar methodology to that of the Peacock Committee and concludes that the case for government support for public service broadcasting has been undermined by technological developments which the Committee anticipated. It is further argued that the BBC should be financed largely by subscription and should adopt a mutual governance structure.
Understanding the effects of growing central bank balance sheets on investment
Authors: Michael Bryane 
Published: November 2020

AbstractWhat role does unconventional monetary policy – and particularly unconventional policies such as private asset purchases under quantitative easing or lender of last resort scheme – play in influencing economic growth directly? The literature looks at the effects of post‐2007 central bank asset purchases on GDP growth and – in limited cases – on investment. Yet academics and central bankers have not tried to understand the effects of private securities purchases alone, while controlling for broader macroeconomic effects. This article summarises the existing literature, documenting the widespread use of private securities purchases by central banks across the world. The literature shows the potentially beneficial effects of these purchases, pointing the way for further scholarly work about central banks' private securities purchases.
Do regional trade agreements increase trade? Empirical evidence from the Asia–Pacific region
Authors: Gharleghi Behrooz , Shafighi Najla 
Published: November 2020

AbstractThis article examines the effects of regional trade agreements. The augmented gravity model of international trade is used to test for trade creation and diversion in the context of trade agreements in the Asia‐Pacific region. The results of the estimated model indicate that trade has increased among the members of AFTA and APTA but not among the AANZFTA members. Differences in the levels of development appear to have a significant impact on trade flows, suggesting that there can be no general presumption about the extent of trade creation and trade diversion.
Speckle tracking stress echocardiography: A valuable diagnostic technique or a burden for everyday practice?
Authors: Mandoli Giulia Elena , Pastore Maria Concetta , Vasilijevaite Kristina , Cameli Paolo , D'Ascenzi Flavio , Focardi Marta , Mondillo Sergio , Cameli Matteo 
Published: November 2020

AbstractNon‐invasive screening for early diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) represents a key element in the never‐ending challenge to reduce cardiac death. Stress/rest electrocardiogram often lacks diagnostic accuracy, especially in asymptomatic patients, in fact the latest guidelines for the diagnosis and management of chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) stated the superiority of functional imaging techniques for the detection of subtle myocardial ischemia and the evaluation of myocardial viability (MV). Stress echocardiography is the most accessible and inexpensive imaging method for the study of CAD, either with pharmacological or with exercise provocative stress, based on visual wall‐motion assessment. However, in some cases, such as small coronary lesions or microvascular angina, it loses its diagnostic power, therefore requiring a more sensitive approach. Accordingly, in the last years many authors investigated the possible additive value provided by the integration of an advanced but easy‐to‐obtain technique, that is speckle tracking imaging, to stress echocardiography, reaching promising results; nevertheless, its use is not included in the latest recommendations for CCS. The present review discusses the potential benefits from using a combination of speckle tracking and stress echocardiography for the early detection of myocardial ischemia and the assessment of MV and its suitability in different clinical scenarios, basing on the available evidence.
Prognostic impact of impaired left ventricular midwall function during progression of aortic stenosis
Authors: Cramariuc Dana , Bahlmann Edda , Egstrup Kenneth , Rossebø Anne B. , Ray Simon , Kesäniemi Yrjö Antero , Nienaber Christoph A. , Gerdts Eva 
Published: November 2020

AbstractObjectiveIn hypertension, indexes of midwall left ventricular (LV) function may identify patients at higher cardiovascular (CV) risk independent of normal LV ejection fraction (EF). We analyzed the association of baseline and new‐onset LV midwall dysfunction with CV outcome in a large population of patients with asymptomatic aortic stenosis (AS).MethodsOne thousand four hundred seventy‐eight patients with asymptomatic AS and normal EF (≥50%) at baseline in the Simvastatin Ezetimibe in Aortic Stenosis (SEAS) study were followed for a median of 4.3 years. LV systolic function was assessed by biplane EF and midwall shortening (MWS, low if <14% in men/16% in women) at baseline and annual echocardiographic examinations.ResultsOne hundred twenty‐three CV deaths and heart failure hospitalizations occurred during follow‐up. In Cox analyses, adjusting for age, gender, body mass index, hypertension, EF, AS severity, LV hypertrophy and systemic arterial compliance, low baseline MWS predicted 61% higher risk of a major CV event and a twofold higher risk of death and heart failure hospitalization (P < .05). New‐onset low MWS developed in 574 patients, particularly in elderly women with higher blood pressure and more severe AS (P < .05). In time‐varying Cox analysis, new‐onset low MWS was associated with a twofold higher risk of CV death and heart failure hospitalization, independent of changes over time in EF, AS severity, LV hypertrophy and systemic arterial compliance (P < .05).ConclusionsLow MWS develops in a large proportion of patients with AS and normal EF during valve disease progression and is a marker of increased CV risk.
Species interactions have predictable impacts on diversification
Authors: Zeng Yichao , Wiens John J. 
Published: November 2020

AbstractA fundamental goal of ecology is to reveal generalities in the myriad types of interactions among species, such as competition, mutualism and predation. Another goal is to explain the enormous differences in species richness among groups of organisms. Here, we show how these two goals are intertwined: we find that different types of species interactions have predictable impacts on rates of species diversification, which underlie richness patterns. On the basis of a systematic review, we show that interactions with positive fitness effects for individuals of a clade (e.g. insect pollination for plants) generally increase that clade’s diversification rates. Conversely, we find that interactions with negative fitness effects (e.g. predation for prey, competition) generally decrease diversification rates. The sampled clades incorporate all animals and land plants, encompassing 90% of all described species across life. Overall, we show that different types of local‐scale species interactions can predictably impact large‐scale patterns of diversification and richness.