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What about cyberspace (and cybercrime alongside it)? A reply to Farrell and Birks “Did cybercrime cause the crime drop?”
Authors: Miró-Llinares Fernando , Moneva Asier 
Published: October 2019

AbstractIn this paper we question Farrell and Birks’ assertion of the emergence of cybercrime as an invalid explanation for the crime drop. Alternatively to the “cybercrime hypothesis”, we propose two non-exclusive hypotheses that highlight the essential role of cyberspace as an environment that has shifted criminal opportunities from physical to virtual space, which reflects on crime trends. The first hypothesis posits that the more time spent at home by many young people due to video games and online leisure activities, among other factors, could have had an impact on the juvenile crime drop. The second hypothesis states that the appearance of cyberspace has led to a shift in opportunities from physical space to cyberspace. This could have led to an increase in property-related criminal activity connected to the Internet to the detriment of physical crime which would not be reflected in the statistics. Both premises are supported by empirical evidence.
RBSEP: a reassignment and buffer based streaming edge partitioning approach
Authors: Taimouri Monireh , Saadatfar Hamid 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
In recent years, the rapid growth of the Internet has led to creation of massively large graphs. Since databases have become very large nowadays, they cannot be processed by a simple machine at an acceptable time anymore; therefore, traditional graph partitioning methods, which are often based on having a complete image of the entire graph, are not applicable to large datasets. This challenge has led to the appearance of a new approach called streaming graph partitioning. In streaming graph partitioning, a stream of input data is received by a partitioner, and partitioner decides which computational machine the data should be transferred to. Often, streaming partitioner does not have any information about the whole graph, and usually distributes the vertices based on some greedy heuristics which may not be optimal for incoming vertices. Hence, partitioner’s decision can be significantly improved if more information about the graph is utilized. In this paper, we present a new vertex-cut streaming graph partitioning approach. The proposed method uses the idea of postponing the decision for some of the edges (by means of an intelligent buffering) and corrects some of the past decisions to improve the quality of the graph partitioning. The proposed approach is evaluated using from real-world graphs. The experimental results show that the performance of the proposed method is superior in comparison with the previous HDRF method.
Consumer attitudes toward downward extensions: an exploration of Giordano’s extension in Hong Kong
Authors: Zeng Fan , Lee Stacy H. N. , Heung Chui Ming 
Published: October 2019

AbstractGiven that numerous fashion brands constantly struggle to survive, it is important to learn how consumers evaluate and change their attitudes toward the downward extensions of mass-production fashion businesses, particularly those that originate in Hong Kong. Through capitalizing on the parent brand’s equity earned through enhancing consumer preferences and building loyalty, companies’ brand extension strategies can lead to better profits and sales for fashion brands. Based on the categorization theory and the theory of perceived fit, this study examines how consumers’ familiarity, trust, perceptions of quality, and perceptions of the brand name of the parent brands influence them when evaluating a business’s downward extension. This study also investigates how the effect of the consistency, similarities in product features, and pricing of the extension’s brand concept influences consumers’ purchase intentions toward produces from the downward extension. To achieve the objectives of this study, snowball sampling was used to gather a total of 203 data sets for analysis through methods such as t-tests and stepwise regressions. The results indicated that familiarity with and trust in parent brands, along with the perceived quality of the parent brands’ products, were positive influences on consumers’ evaluations of downward extensions. The extensions’ consistency with the brand concept, product substitutability, product transferability, and pricing positively influenced higher purchase intentions. Consequently, this study highlights that perceptions of the quality of the parent brands contributes most strongly to positive evaluations, and the extension’s pricing contributes most significantly to purchase intentions.
Association of nutritional support programs with zinc deficiency in Colombian children: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Pinzón-Rondón Ángela María , Hoyos-Martínez Alfonso , Parra-Correa Daniela , Pedraza-Flechas Ana María , Ruiz-Sternberg Ángela María 
Published: October 2019

Abstract

Background
Zinc is an essential trace element that plays a key role in the immune, gastrointestinal, respiratory and nervous systems. In Colombia, a vast percentage of children live in low-income households with food insecurity and nutritional deficiencies, including zinc. In an effort to improve children’s well-being, public health measures such as nutritional support programs that provide meals have targeted the poorest populations. The aim of the present study was to assess the role of nutritional support programs on zinc deficiency in Colombian children, while considering their wealth and food security.

Methods
Cross-sectional study using data from the 2010 Colombian National Nutrition Survey, a population-based study representative of Colombia. A total of 4275 children between 12 and 59 months of age were included in the study. Stepwise logistic regressions were modelled with SPSS, first for zinc deficiency on wealth and food security, then adding enrolment in a nutritional support program, and finally, adjusting for socio-demographic variables.

Results
A zinc deficiency prevalence of 49% was found. The adjusted models showed an association of wealth quintiles: very poor (OR = 1.48) and poor (OR = 1.39), food security (OR = 0.75) and enrolment in a nutritional support program (OR = 0.76) with zinc deficiency. Enrolment in nutritional programs did not modify the relationship of wealth and food security to zinc deficiency.

Conclusion
Zinc deficiency is associated with wealth, food security and enrolment in nutritional support programs. Nutritional programs may be a good alternative against zinc deficiency, if they focus appropriately on the needs of children according to their wealth and food security.
Development of ReproKnow, a reproductive knowledge assessment for women with rheumatic diseases
Authors: Birru Talabi Mehret , Clowse Megan E. B. , Blalock Susan J. , Switzer Galen , Yu Lan , Chodoff Alaina , Borrero Sonya 
Published: October 2019

AbstractBackgroundThe objective of this study was to develop an assessment tool, ReproKnow, to evaluate the reproductive health knowledge of women with a wide range of rheumatic diseases.MethodsThe 10-item multiple-choice questionnaire was developed with feedback from a panel of content experts and female patients with rheumatic diseases. Construct validity using known-groups analysis was evaluated through comparison of median total ReproKnow scores between rheumatology fellows and nurses. Female patients aged 18–50 years were recruited to take ReproKnow and demographic questionnaires in two outpatient clinics. Associations between patients’ mean total knowledge scores and demographic characteristics were assessed using independent-sample t-tests. Questions were also categorized by topical area, and the percentages were calculated.ResultsThe completion rate of questions in ReproKnow was 100% across all users. Median ReproKnow scores were significantly higher among rheumatology fellows than among nurses (p = 0.045). The 153 patients recruited to the study had at least one of 15 rheumatic diseases. Patients’ mean knowledge score was 5.05 (SD 2.24) out of a possible high score of 10. Patients who were younger, White, and more educated had significantly higher scores than did other patients (p’s < 0.05). Patients who bore children after their disease diagnosis had higher knowledge scores than did women whose children were born prior to their diagnosis; in contrast, women with histories of surgical sterilization or hysterectomy had lower knowledge scores than other women. Knowledge scores of women who used potentially fetotoxic medications did not vary from the remainder of the sample. Patients demonstrated gaps in knowledge about birth outcomes, contraceptive efficacy, and breastfeeding safety.ConclusionsInitial testing of ReproKnow suggests that it may be a promising tool to assess the reproductive health knowledge of women with diverse rheumatic diseases. Specific knowledge deficits elicited from ReproKnow may be important targets for future educational interventions.
Efficacy of three-dimensional roadmapping by fusion of computed tomography angiography with volumetric data from an angiography machine in endovascular therapy for iliac chronic total occlusion: a case report
Authors: Hayakawa Naoki , Kodera Satoshi , Ohki Noriyoshi , Kanda Junji 
Published: October 2019

Abstract

Background
The usefulness of endovascular therapy (EVT) for the iliac artery has been established. However, difficult cases such as a long total occlusion and tortuous vessels are sometimes encountered. We recently performed rotational angiography with an angiography machine immediately before EVT and fused three-dimensional (3D) anatomical information obtained from preoperative enhanced computed tomography (CT) that had been performed in advance to create a 3D roadmap. We termed this method the CT fusion 3D roadmap (CTf3D-RM) technique and used it for treatment of iliac occlusive disease.

Case presentation
A 73-year-old man presented with pain in his left leg while resting. CT showed total occlusion from the ostium of the common iliac artery (CIA) to the distal part of the external iliac artery (EIA). A guiding sheath was inserted from the left common femoral artery using the CTf3D-RM technique, and the occlusive vessel was clearly observed. The guidewire could be passed retrogradely without bidirectional wiring. The time taken to pass the guidewire was only about 9 min despite the long and hard chronic total occlusion (CTO). Intravascular ultrasound showed that all of the guidewire followed the intraplaque route. After ballooning the entire lesion, we deployed two stent grafts and three bare nitinol stents from the left CIA ostium to the distal EIA. Final angiography showed good expansion and sufficient flow to the left leg.

Conclusions
The use of a 3D roadmap by fusion of CT angiography with volumetric data from an angiography machine in EVT for iliac CTO was shown to be effective.
Advanced trends in magnetic resonance imaging in assessment of lumbar intervertebral degenerative disk disease
Authors: Abou Khadrah Rania Sobhy , Dawoud Mohamed F. , Abo-Elsafa Ashraf Ali , Elkilany Amr M. 
Published: October 2019

AbstractBackgroundT2 mapping and DWI are newly quantitated method for disk degeneration assessment; they were used in the determination of an early stage of intervertebral disk degeneration. T2 mapping was quantitatively sensitive for detecting the early stage and aging-related changes in intervertebral disk degeneration. Furthermore, T2 mapping and apparent diffusion coefficient values (ADC) in lumbar intervertebral disks indirectly correlated with the Pfirrmann grades in IVDD and age-related disk degeneration. The aim of this study is to evaluate the sensitivity of T2 mapping and apparent diffusion coefficient in the determination of an early stage of intervertebral disk degeneration.ResultsT2 relaxometry values were found to decrease with the increased disk degeneration except in grade V where it was found to be increased again. There was a negative correlation between T2 values and semi-quantitative grading (Pfirrmann Grading) of disk degeneration and T2 values were significantly different when comparing grade I to V. A T2 value of nucleus pulposus (NP) was more sensitive than annulus fibrosus (AF) and entire of the disk. ADC values were found to decrease with the increased degree of disk degeneration; there was a weakly significant negative correlation between age and T2 mapping values, ADC values of nucleus pulposus, and entire of disk.ConclusionT2 mapping was significantly different when comparing grade I to V while ADC value had a significant weak negative correlation with age, so T2 mapping and to a little extent ADC can be used for quantitative analysis of early disk generation seeking for early diagnosis and better management.
Facilitators and barriers in anorexia nervosa treatment initiation (FABIANA): study protocol for a mixed-methods and multicentre study
Authors: Kästner Denise , Buchholz Ines , Weigel Angelika , Brunner Romuald , Voderholzer Ulrich , Gumz Antje , Löwe Bernd 
Published: October 2019

Background
Anorexia nervosa is a serious disorder, which often takes a chronic course. Early treatment leads to a significantly better prognosis and prevents chronicity. However, existing evidence on facilitators and barriers in anorexia nervosa treatment initiation is scarce.

Aims
Against this background, the FABIANA study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03713541) aims to (a) identify potentially modifiable facilitators and barriers from the perspectives of adolescent and adult patients with anorexia nervosa, carers and physicians, (b) develop and test an instrument for the combined assessment of multiple key facilitators and barriers, and (c) quantify the effect of potentially modifiable versus non-modifiable key facilitators and barriers on the duration of untreated illness (DUI) in patients with anorexia nervosa.

Method
FABIANA is an observational, mixed-method-study divided into three consecutive substudies each corresponding to one of the study aims. All three substudies will include female patients with anorexia nervosa aged 14 years and older at the beginning of their first psychotherapeutic anorexia nervosa treatment. The qualitative substudy I and the quantitative substudy III will additionally include carers and involved physicians. The recruitment will take place at 20 cooperating study centres throughout Germany, which provide in-patient or out-patient anorexia nervosa specialist care. The DUI will be calculated based on the month of illness onset as determined in validated interviews on lifetime anorexia nervosa symptoms and the therapist-reported date of treatment initiation.

Conclusions
Strengths and limitations of the retrospective assessment of the DUI will be discussed. The findings of the FABIANA study will contribute to the development of evidence-based early-intervention approaches and the prevention of a chronic course of illness.

Trial registration
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03713541.

Declaration of interest
None.
Navigating the landscape of non-health administrative data in Scotland: A researcher’s narrative
Authors: Iveson Matthew H. , Deary Ian J. 
Published: October 2019

Background: There is growing interest in using routinely collected administrative data for research purposes. Following the success of research using routinely collected healthcare data, attention has turned to leveraging routinely-collected non-health data derived from systems providing other services to the population (e.g., education, social security) to conduct research on important social problems. In Scotland, specialised organisations have been set up to support researchers in their pursuit of using and linking administrative data. The landscape of administrative data in Scotland, however, is complex and changeable, and is often difficult for researchers to navigate. Purpose: This paper provides a researcher’s narrative of the steps required to gain the various approvals necessary to access and link non-health administrative data for research in social and cognitive epidemiology. Findings: This paper highlights the problems, particularly regarding the length and complexity of the process, which researchers typically face, and which result in a challenging research environment. The causes of these problems are discussed, as are potential solutions. Conclusions: Whereas the potential of non-health administrative data is great, more work and investment are needed on the part of all those concerned – from researchers to data controllers – in order to realise this potential.
Legal Aspects of Evaluating the Genetic Consequences of Medical Exposure
Authors: Самойлов А. , Samoylov A. , Голобородько Е. , Goloborodko E. , Астрелина Т. , Astrelina T. , Дедова Е. , Dedova E. , Чуковская И. , Chukovskaya I. , Губаева Т. , Gubaeva T. 
Published: October 2019

Introduction
Legal aspects of the application of medical technologies related to the use of ionizing radiation sources.
Constitutional aspects of genetic research.
Problems of legal regulation of genetic risks.
Conclusion
Predicting Ionized Hypocalcemia in Critical Care: An Improved Method Based on the Anion Gap
Authors: Yap Ernie , Roche-Recinos Andrea , Goldwasser Philip 
Published: October 2019

Abstract

Background
Low ionized calcium (ICa) is prevalent in critical care patients. It is poorly detected by the popular indirect method, which corrects serum total calcium (TCa) for change in albumin. That correction (cTCa) ignores any concomitant change in the anion-complexed fraction of TCa. We tested whether the diagnosis of low ICa can be improved by further correcting for calcium complexation, represented by the anion gap (AG) or its components—sodium, chloride, and total carbon dioxide (tCO2).

Methods
We retrospectively studied all patients in our intensive care units between 2009 and 2011 with ICa measured on arterial (n = 310) or venous (n = 462) gas panels within 19 min of a comprehensive chemistry panel. Logistic models to predict low ICa and linear models to estimate ICa were derived in the arterial group and validated in the venous group, using either AG (AG model) or its components (Ion model) as predictors, adjusted for TCa and albumin.

Results
AG and its set of components were each highly significant independent predictors of low ICa. On validation, the logistic Ion model was better than the logistic AG model (ROC curve area ± SE: 0.92 ± 0.02 vs 0.89 ± 0.02; P = 0.008), which, in turn, was far better than cTCa (0.81 ± 0.03; P = 0.0006); the hypocalcemia rates predicted by the models showed good fit with the observed rates. Linear estimates of ICa were too imprecise for clinical use.

Conclusions
The adjustment of TCa for AG or for sodium, chloride, and tCO2 markedly improves the diagnosis of low ICa. This finding may be useful in guiding ICa testing.
The impact of information systems disclosures as a part of structural capital on banksâ€™ profitably: a case study of Islamic banks in Jordan
Authors: Weshah Sulaiman , Altal Abdelrazaq , Obeidat Ziad 
Published: October 2019

Aim: This study aimed to show the impact of intellectual capital disclosures related to information systems (IS) on profitability of Islamic banks in Jordan for the years (2013-2017).Background: Accounting information systems spreading widely because of the speed and accuracy of these technologies in the completion of work. Thus, the study illustrates the impact of intellectual capital disclosures related to information systems (IS) on profitability.Methodology: To achieve study goals an analytic descriptive process was used depended on published data within annual financial reports to study society with sample size reached all Islamic banks in Jordan with (one sample T-Test) and (simple linear regression).Contribution: The study will be useful to under light the importance of intellectual capital disclosures in general and intellectual capital disclosures related to information systems (IS) and it is impact on profitability.Findings: The study is revealed that the most important outcome showed there is an impact of intellectual capital disclosure related to information systems (IS) as structural intellectual capital on profitability of Islamic banks in Jordan.Recommendations to Practitioners: The study recommended continuing and increase declaration about intellectual capital related to information systems.Recommendations to Researchers: The study recommended with necessity of doing extra studies about the same topic in different field(s).Impact to Society: Society will be recognized the importance of intellectual capital disclosures related to information systems (IS) and it is impact on profitability.Â Â
Hegemonial Evaluation of Importance of Women Education and their Socio Economic Development in Fika Local Government Area , Yobe State, Nigeria
Authors: Baba Umar Saleh , Anumaka Blessing Ijeoma 
Published: October 2019

The paper discussed the importance of women education and the socio economic development in Fika local government area of Yobe state, Nigeria. The paper focused on the concept of women education, the concept of socio-economic development and the importance of women education in socio-economic development. This study employed quantitative approach with descriptive correlation design and also the total population of 66901 and the sample size of 382 respondents while questionnaire and interview guide were used as research instruments to collect required data.The study also used sample of 382 respondents, frequency and percentage techniques, means and standard deviation and finally, Pearson linear correlation co-efficient (PLCC) to establish the relationship between women education and the element of socio economic development in Fika local government area of Yobe state. The findings of this study revealed that there is positive and very significant relationship between women education and their household income level, and a positive relationship exist with standard of living, economic development and women education but this is not significant. The recommendation of this study is that all effort to empower women should be directed toward educational empowerment in the state as this is significant to overall economic growth in the state. This is because women education in terms of socio-economic development have significant effect on their family,social and economic development of a nation as a whole..
The Moderating Effect of Gender on the Relationship Between Intellectual Capital and Audit Quality
Authors: Peprah Williams Kwasi 
Published: October 2019

In our globe today, the auditing profession is under scrutiny. This is because of how audit quality can be ensured, obtained, and maintained. The problem of audit quality is discussed from the viewpoint of intellectual capital and the interaction of the gender of the auditor. Audit quality consists of auditors’ competence and independent, while intellectual capital is made up of human capital, rational capital, and structural capital. This research was a correlational design which applied self-constructed questionnaires with Cronbach alpha of 0.82 and 0.75 for intellectual capital and audit quality respectively. Using a convenience sampling technique, 354(8%) out of 4,390 registered chartered accountants with Chartered Institute of Accountants, Ghana (ICA, GH) who were practicing auditors were used in this study. The study respondents were made up of 191 (54%) males and 163 females, of which 210 (59.3%) had attained degrees, and 144 (40.7%) had an MBA. The study used PROCESS v3.2 and Andrew Haye model 1 to establish the regression and the moderating effect. The results of the study disclosed that there is a high positive significant relationship between intellectual capital and audit quality, and intellectual capital can predict audit quality by 53.68%. Also, there is an enhancing moderating effect of gender on the relationship between intellectual capital and audit quality but not statistically significant. The study recommends that the role of the auditor on audit quality and their intellectual capital must not be differentiated. Therefore, attention must not be placed on the gender of the auditor to give a quality audit.