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Liberal Attachments: Cultivating Civic Identifications
Authors: Gottlieb Derek , Shuffelton Amy B. 
Published: June 2021

AbstractIn the immediate aftermath of the November 2016 election, Mark Lilla argued in the New York Times that in order to win, the Democratic party would need to replace identity politics with a unifying vision of citizenship. In this essay, Derek Gottlieb and Amy Shuffelton explore Lilla's use of the two major terms — identity and citizenship — revealing them to be equally susceptible to expansion, extension, and antipolitical corruption. Using the work of Richard Rorty, Stanley Cavell, Iris Marion Young, and Rita Felski, Gottlieb and Shuffelton amend the dichotomy that Lilla draws, showing that the project of fostering a national imaginary capable of unifying publics across differences will require a process of what Felski calls “identification.” The authors conclude by noting and describing civics courses as the ideal settings for the cultivation of a willingness and ability to identify across differences.
Democracy, Justice, and School Closures
Authors: Reid Ellis 
Published: June 2021

AbstractOver the past few decades, school closure has emerged as a key strategy for education reform. Districts across the country have moved to close schools deemed to be chronically underperforming by official metrics as way to promote academic achievement. More recently, a sizeable body of literature has emerged raising significant questions about the wisdom of school closures, with some scholars and activists criticizing school closures as an injustice. In this article, Ellis Reid takes seriously the claim that the adoption of school closures as a reform strategy is unjust. Drawing on work in democratic theory, Reid argues that the widespread embrace of school closures to "turn around" schools thought to be failing rests in part on racially stigmatizing ideas about schools serving Black and Latinx students and the communities in which these schools are embedded. Importantly, racial stigmatization is not an isolated problem but rather points toward a broader crisis in American democracy. Ultimately, Reid argues that responding to this crisis demands that we take seriously the arguments advanced by the critics of school closures and adopt a broader view of the value of a school.
Vulnerable Children and Moral Responsibility: Loss of Humanity
Authors: Thayer‐Bacon Barbara J. 
Published: June 2021

AbstractIn this essay, Barbara Thayer‐Bacon considers the arguments made in favor of “zero tolerance” for immigration at the United States–Mexican border as an example of principled ethics, and she contrasts this position with a caring ethical response. She compares the U.S.'s current zero‐tolerance immigration policy to the zero‐tolerance approach U.S. public schools adopted in response to violence in schools. The zero‐tolerance policies implemented by schools in the wake of several high‐profile incidents serves as a strong illustration of the moral dilemmas that zero‐tolerance policies create generally. Both examples illustrate that zero‐tolerance policies are not an effective moral response to ethical dilemmas; on the contrary, such policies lead to a lack of attention to context, subjectivity, positionality, and institutional power, which in turn generates a range of new and different ethical quandaries. Ultimately, Thayer‐Bacon argues that taking a zero tolerance approach to serious, complicated problems such as immigration policy is misguided; developing fair, humane, caring, and just immigration policies requires a more nuanced approach that attends to the full complexity of the issues involved.
Association of advanced glycation end‐products levels with vascular events in postmenopausal women
Authors: Urano Tomohiko , Shiraki Masataka , Imai Takumi , Iinuma Norio , Kuroda Tatsuhiko , Tanaka Shiro , Saito Mitsuru 
Published: June 2021

AimAdvanced glycation end‐products (AGEs) are a known factor that accelerates vascular complications. AGEs (e.g. pentosidine or N‐ε‐carboxy‐methyl‐lysine [CML]) have been particularly investigated in patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease and have been associated not only with arteriosclerosis, but also with novel vascular events. On the contrary, the correlation of vascular events with AGEs has not been sufficiently investigated in groups excluding those with diabetes or chronic kidney disease. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of AGEs on the history of vascular events in postmenopausal women excluding those with diabetes or renal insufficiency.MethodsJapanese postmenopausal women were registered to the study after obtaining informed consent. Patients with critical illness, including diabetes mellitus and renal insufficiency, were excluded from the study. Participants were asked about their medical histories during the registration for the Nagano Cohort Study. Non‐fasting serum and urine samples were collected to measure biochemical markers, including urinary pentosidine and serum CML levels.ResultsAmong 357 postmenopausal women, 32 had a history of vascular events. After adjusting age and other variables known to be associated with the presence of vascular event history, positive correlations between AGEs and vascular event history were observed (standardized odds ratio of log[pentosidine] 1.38, 95% CI 0.96–2.00, P = 0.086; standardized odds ratio of log[CML] 1.73, 95% CI 1.10–2.74, P = 0.019).DiscussionThe present results showed a significant association between serum CML and the presence of vascular event history, suggesting that serum CML might play a role in vascular events. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21: 651–656.
Collaborative consumption: An investigation into the secondary sneaker market
Authors: Slaton Kelcie , Pookulangara Sanjukta 
Published: June 2021

AbstractThe secondary sneaker market is rather unique in that unlike items in other resale fashion categories (e.g., clothing), sneakers often resell for more than their original retail price. This market has risen to dizzying heights fueled by social media and collaborations with celebrities and designers which, coupled with limited availablility of merchandise, have generated great consumer demand and interest surrounding this market. The aim of this study was to investigate popular culture and social media and their influence on fashion conscious consumers interested in secondary sneaker retailers (i.e., StockX, GOAT) as well as their further impact on purchase intentions. The authors utilized the theory of reasoned action (TRA) to examine consumer behavior toward secondary sneaker retailers. The findings support the TRA, suggesting that the social mechanisms of interest (i.e., popular culture and social media) positively influence consumers, who report high levels of fashion consciousness and subsequent positive attitudes toward the secondary sneaker retailer, subjective norms, and ultimately purchase behavior vis‐a‐vis secondary sneakers. The findings of this study will enable industry practitioners and members of academia to gain a deeper understanding of this phenomenon.
Genetic structure of Cydiapomonella populations in Argentina and Chile implies isolating barriers exist between populations
Authors: Cichón Liliana I. , Soleño Jimena , Garrido Silvina A. , Guiñazú Natalia , Montagna Cristina M. , Franck Pierre , Olivares Jerome , Musleh Selim , Rodríguez Marcela A. , Fuentes‐Contreras Eduardo 
Published: June 2021

AbstractThe codling moth (Cydia pomonella (L.)) is an invasive pest of pome fruits introduced to the Americas in the 19–20th centuries. This pest is widespread on both sides of the Andes range separating Argentina and Chile. We performed an analysis of the population genetic variability and structure of C. pomonella in Argentina and Chile using 13 microsatellite markers and sampled C. pomonella from apple as the main host plant along its distribution area (approx. 1,800 km). A total of 22 locations (11 from Chile and 11 from Argentina) were sampled. Significant genetic differentiation was observed among samples from Argentina and Chile (FSC = 0.045) and between all localities (FST = 0.085). Significant isolation by distance (IBD) was found for each country and when samples from both sides of the Andes range were pooled, although a lower correlation coefficient was observed. The Mantel test showed that the geographic distance and highest altitude of the mountains between locations were significantly associated with the pairwise FST when samples from both sides of the Andes range were pooled. According to a Bayesian assignment test (STRUCTURE), samples from Argentina and Chile conformed to two distinct genetic clusters. Our results also suggest that the recent invasion of C. pomonella in the southernmost localities (Aysén Region in Chile and Santa Cruz Province in Argentina) originated in populations from the respective sides of the Andes range. Our results indicate a genetic exchange of C. pomonella within each country and significant genetic differentiation between countries, which could be explained by dispersal mediated by human activities related to fruit production within each country with little exchange between them. A possible explanation is that the Andes range could be a significant barrier for dispersal by flight, and quarantine barriers could prevent the movement of plant material or infested fruit between countries.
Sorption isotherms and thermodynamic properties of wheat malt under storage conditions
Authors: Silva Kamilla Soares , Polachini Tiago Carregari , Luna‐Flores Mario , Luna‐Solano Guadalupe , Resende Osvaldo , Telis‐Romero Javier 
Published: June 2021

AbstractThe growing use of wheat malt in food applications has boosted studies regarding suitable conditions for processing and storage. Because water sorption during storage may affect the malt functionality, sorption isotherms of wheat malt were determined aiming at covering a wide range of temperatures (10–40°C) and relative humidity (5.80–98.18%). Different theoretical models were fitted to the experimental data. Thermodynamic properties as heat of sorption, enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy were evaluated. Equilibrium moisture content tended to increase with increasing water activity and decreasing temperature. Henderson and GAB models showed the best fit for wheat malt isotherms. Isosteric heat of sorption increased as the moisture content decreased. Differential enthalpy (−1,071.82 to −36.95 kJ/kg) and entropy (2.29 to 0.12 kJ/k/K) values were linearly dependent, meeting the requirements to confirm the compensation theory. Water adsorption of wheat malt was considered as an enthalpy‐driven (ΔH < 0) and spontaneous process (−324.13 kJ/kg< ΔG < −0.13 kJ/kg). Reported data can be useful for designing adequate storage conditions of wheat malt.Practical ApplicationsWheat malt has been widely used together with or in replacement of barley malt in many food applications, from brewing to ingredient industries. As a consequence of the seasonality, wheat malt should be stored for long periods to ensure the supply chain over the year. As seen as the storage conditions may affect the quality and shelf‐life of wheat malt, this work aimed at:
reporting experimental conditions to better preserve the malt quality and make viable its long‐term usage in different food applications;
determining and evaluating its water sorption properties in a range of temperatures and relative humidity;
providing mathematical models and thermodynamic analysis for designing adequate storage conditions.
Price preferences reveal asymmetric price effect—A preliminary study
Authors: Priilaid David , Hall Daniel 
Published: June 2021

AbstractIn the context of the consumption of two food products, we demonstrate that the price‐framing affect distribution is bi‐model, rather than normal. We do this through a preference typology for expensive versus cheap products, conducted through two independent tasting experiments: one involving chocolate the other, cheese. Participants made product quality judgments, first without price information and then with. Crucially, each tasting line‐up carried a pair of identical but differently priced products. In each experiment the results split the sample populations into two subsets: those who preferred the more expensive duplicate products and those who either preferred the cheaper alternative or were price neutral. Through testing of a high/low price‐preference typology, we find evidence of strong‐positive price affectation for individuals that prefer high priced, but identical products. Such asymmetrical susceptibility to price information suggests that food‐based price framing effects may be also experienced by different populations at markedly different intensities.Practical ApplicationsPractical implications for marketers of fast‐moving consumer goods are provided. Due to the bi‐model distribution of price‐framing affect rates, we submit that vulnerability to the framing effect is not universal among consumers. Therefore, by identifying those consumers who are more price sensitive, emphasis can be placed on highlighting the extrinsic product characteristics of these goods, such as price, rather than on the intrinsic qualities such as smell, taste and texture. Advertising should also be tailored in content, style and tone when targeting these different types of consumers. The study also builds on the work relating to cue‐based segmentation of consumers and posits the idea that segmentation can be conducted based on their sensitivity to the price cue.
Increased procedural safety of cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation with a double 120 s freeze protocol
Authors: Bianchini Lorenzo , Bordignon Stefano , Chen Shaojie , Zanchi Simone , Tohoku Shota , Bologna Fabrizio , Tondo Claudio , Schmidt Boris , Chun K.R. Julian 
Published: June 2021

AbstractBackgroundRecently a double 120 s freeze cryoballoon (CB) pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) protocol proved to be non inferior to a double 240 s freeze protocol in terms of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrences. We hypothesized that this approach could also result in an increased procedure safety.MethodsEighty consecutive patients treated with a double 120 s freeze protocol (Group CB120) were compared with 80 previous consecutive patients treated with a single 240 s freeze protocol (Group CB240). Procedures were performed with a temperature probe to monitor the luminal esophageal temperature (LET), using a cut off for cryoenergy interruption of 15°C. During ablation at the septal pulmonary veins (PVs), the phrenic nerve (PN) function was monitored by pacing.ResultsIn CB120 and CB240 the rate of single shot isolation was similar in all PVs. Time to isolation was not different between the two groups. Mean minimal esophageal temperature was lower in LSPV and LIPV of the CB240 group. A total of 4/80 patients (5%) of the CB120 group experienced a PN injury, but no persistent form was recorded; 11/80 patients (14%) of the CB240 group experienced a PN injury, three in a persistent form (p = .10). A LET <15°C was recorded in 3/80 patients (4%) in the CB120 group and in 16/80 patients (20%) in the CB240 group (p < .01). Composite rate of energy‐related safety events (LET <15°C and PN injury) was significantly lower in the CB120 (34% vs. 9%, p < .01).ConclusionsSafety of second generation CB PVI can be increased using a double 120 s freeze protocol.
Sinus pericranii with facial involvement—A great mimicker
Authors: Knöpfel Nicole , Theiler Martin , Nieman Elizabeth , Gnannt Ralph , Kottke Raimund , Altermatt Stefan , Bayliss Susan J. , Weibel Lisa 
Published: June 2021

AbstractSinus pericranii is a rare vascular anomaly characterized by an abnormal communication between the intra‐ and extracranial venous systems through a calvarial defect(s). We present three cases of congenital sinus pericranii with facial involvement, emphasizing its cutaneous presentation with diagnostic pitfalls and discuss the multidisciplinary management of this vascular anomaly.
Reviewer Acknowledgements
Authors: Gibbs Nikki 
Published: June 2021

Applied Economics and Finance (AEF) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether AEF publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 8, Number 3 Albert Henry Ntarmah, Jiangsu University, GhanaAli Massoud, Sohag University, EgyptAyoub Taha Sidahmed, SIU, SudanDyah Wulan Sari, Airlangga University, IndonesiaIulia Lupu, Victor Slavescu” Centre for Financial and Monetary Research, Romanian Academy, RomaniaMurad Harasheh, University of Milan-Bicocca, ItalyNuno Crespo, ISCTE-IUL, PortugalPayal Chadha, University of Wales Prifysgol Cymru, KuwaitRajeev Rana, APB Govt. P.G. College, IndiaRamona Orastean, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, RomaniaSteven V. Cates, Purdue University-Global, USAVictoria Cociug, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, MoldovaY. Saidi, M’sila University, Algeria Nikki GibbsEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Applied Economics and FinanceRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://aef.redfame.com
Performance of Hybrid Renewable Energy Power System for a Residential Building
Authors: Qandil Mohammad D. , Abbas Ahmad I. , Al Hamad Saif , Saadeh Walaa , Amano Ryoichi S. 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Using fossil fuels as the primary way to generate electricity causes a significant effect on the environment. In 2019, more than 64% of the electricity in the United States of America was generated using fossil-fuel resources, while renewable energy (RE) resources contributed to only 17% of the U.S. electricity generation for the same year. Due to the complex terrain distribution of many states in the U.S., a massive opportunity of utilizing RE resources in rural and remote areas can reduce the cost of electrical grid installation for such areas. In this study, a typical residential building with an average energy utilization of 30.25 kWh/day with a demand peak of 5.34 kW was considered a case study in each state to optimize a hybrid RE system and find the best alternative electrical grid system. This study presents the best configuration between solar and wind energy with different types of energy storage. It was discovered the photovoltaic (PV) solar panels—diesel generators with battery best services in all states. The daily radiation and diesel prices substantially affect the levelized cost of energy (COE) values in each state.
Post hoc analysis of ellipsoid zone changes beyond the central subfield in symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion patients from the OASIS trial
Authors: Velaga Swetha Bindu , Nittala Muneeswar Gupta , Ip Michael S , Duchateau Luc , Sadda SriniVas R 
Published: June 2021

Background/aimsOASIS is a Phase IIIb trial (NCT01429441) assessing long-term outcomes in subjects with symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion (VMA). The purpose of this study is to report on the frequency, severity, location and time course of ellipsoid zone (EZ) alterations in ocriplasmin-treated and sham control eyes in the OASIS study.Methods220 patients (146 ocriplasmin, 74 sham) subjects with VMA were enrolled in this masked post hoc analysis phase IIIb, randomised, sham-controlled double-masked multicentre clinical trial. A masked post hoc analysis of OCT images was performed at the Doheny Image Reading Center from subjects enrolled in the OASIS trial. The status of the EZ band was assessed in three different macular regions: the central subfield (CS) (≤1 mm diameter), the parafoveal area (PAA) (>1 to ≤3 mm) and the perifoveal area (PEA) (>3 to ≤6 mm). The EZ band was rated as normal/intact, full thickness macular hole (FTMH), abnormal but continuous, discontinuous/disrupted or absent at visits from baseline (pretreatment) to week 1 (day 7), month 1 (day 28), month 3, month 6, month 12 and the final follow-up at month 24. EZ band status was compared in both study and control eyes.ResultsA total of 208 patients (138 ocriplasmin, 70 sham) were included in this analysis. At baseline, FTMH was present in 48.6%, 8.0%, 0% and 52.8%, 2.9%, 0% in the CS, PAA and PEA of the ocriplasmin and sham groups, respectively. The EZ was graded to be abnormal but continuous, discontinuous/disrupted or absent at Baseline in 21.0%, 4.3%, 2.8% in the CS, PAA and PEA, respectively, of the ocriplasmin group; and 12.9%, 10.0%, 4.3% in the CS, PAA and PEA of the sham group. For the ocriplasmin group in the PAA, this frequency increased to 6.6% at week 1, was 9.8% at month 1, but improved to 3.8% at month 3, and remained stable to 1.6% at month 24. These differences, however, were not statistically significant.ConclusionsOcriplasmin treatment for symptomatic VMA was associated with EZ abnormalities in a small percentage of patients that was best assessed in regions (PEA) relatively unaffected by the VM interface disease at baseline. The EZ abnormalities were apparent by week 1, persisted at month 1, and appeared to resolve in the majority of cases by month 3.Trial registration numberNCT01429441
Ironia e Visão na Narrativa de Balaão
Authors: Iglesias Lucas Alamino 
Published: June 2021

Toda ironia relacionada ao ofício profético na Bíblia Hebraica brota do contraste entre a percepção do profeta e aquela da audiência. Favorecido por um olhar privilegiado, o profeta, com destreza artística, expõe a visão limitada, portanto inferior, de sua audiência. Como agente de ironia, o profeta desestabiliza sua audiência e lhe dá a capacidade de uma recomposição de visão. Contudo, em porções narrativas da Bíblia Hebraica encontramos uma quebra de expectativa em relação a essa perspectiva diferenciada. Nem sempre o profeta é retratado como agente de ironia. Em algumas ocasiões ele também é vítima. O primeiro exemplo desse fenômeno é encontrado na narrativa de Balaão. A ruptura do padrão se dá na história de Balaão através da íntima relação entre ironia e visão. Através da análise literária da história de Balaão em sua forma final, o presente artigo visa explorar a importância da relação entre ironia e visão na crítica a essa figura profética.
A Reappraisal of Judges 3:12-30
Authors: Nunes Jr. Edson M. 
Published: June 2021

Abstract: This paper analyzes the text of Judges 3:12-30. The reason is that the presence of irony in Judges 3:12-30 has been disputed in recent articles. Using narrative criticism and intertextuality as methodology, this paper shows that the cumulative effect of literary features, and Moab-Israel relationship background, results in irony.
Key-words: Book of Judges; Moab-Israel; Narrative Criticism; Irony; Food.