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Cross‐listing on the Hong Kong Exchange and Chinese firm innovation: New evidence
Authors: Ma Rufei , He Xu , Xiang Xin 
Published: December 2021

AbstractIt has been well documented that cross‐listing can improve firms' governance quality and reduce equity financing costs, which are crucial for firms' innovation activities. In this paper, we investigate the effect of cross‐listing on the Hong Kong (HK) market on the innovation performance of Chinese mainland firms. We find that both innovation outputs and qualities increase significantly when Chinese mainland firms list their shares on the HK market. Concerning the channels through which cross‐listing encourages innovation, we demonstrate that cross‐listed firms can raise low‐cost funds in the HK market, which facilitates their innovation activities. Moreover, the HK market generates more informative stock prices, which mitigate innovation information asymmetry and also encourage firms' innovation. In general, our paper sheds light on a new factor (cross‐listing) that motivates firms to engage in innovation and highlights cross‐listing's function in improving innovation.
Trust in Islamic Business‐to‐Business Relationships: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Wijaya Ibrahim Fatwa , Moro Andrea , Belghitar Yacine 
Published: December 2021

AbstractWe examine the role of trust within Islamic culture in business‐to‐business relationships by exploring the link between credit officers’ trust in business customers and their financing decisions. In line with our framework, which is based on the fact that Islamic culture is characterized by a collectivistic approach and clan‐based social structure, we find that value‐based trust is more important than competence‐based trust in explaining business relationships. The results support the argument that Islamic culture business relationships are grounded more on the principles, values and norms that a partner brings to the relationship than on business skills. Our results are robust to endogeneity and multilevel issues.
Compulsory separation of women prisoners from their babies following childbirth: Uncertainty, loss and disenfranchised grief
Authors: Abbott Laura , Scott Tricia , Thomas Hilary 
Published: December 2021

AbstractThere is growing evidence to show increased mental ill health in women compulsorily separated from their babies at birth (Cantwell et al., MBRRACE‐UK, 2018:56). For imprisoned women, the risk of self‐harm and suicide may be exacerbated. This article draws on in‐depth interviews with a sample of 28 imprisoned pregnant women/new mothers, 10 prison staff and observations to discuss the experience of separation from or anticipation of separation of women from their babies. Oakley (Signs, 4:607–631, 1980) reflected on the transition to motherhood with reference to the sociology of loss of identity. Women who have been compulsorily separated from their babies experience subjugated loss out of place with societal norms. The experiences of compulsory separation, in relation to concepts of disenfranchised grief, resonate with Lovell's (Social Science & Medicine, 17:755–761, 1983) research into the altered identities of mothers when loss occurs through late miscarriage or stillbirth. Additionally, this type of complex loss also denies a woman her identity as a ‘mother’. This article offers a fresh sociological perspective on the ways loss and grief are experienced by women facing separation from their babies in prison, drawing on concepts of uncertainty, loss and disenfranchised grief.
Infracranial radiographic comparison for human identification: A study of image quality and tissue shielding effects
Authors: Hona Te Wai Pounamu T. , Byrd John E. , Stephan Carl N. 
Published: December 2021

AbstractIn this study, we explore how image resolution and tissue shielding can impact correct classification rates (CCRs) of infracranial radiographic comparisons undertaken using small field‐of‐view radiographs. Thirty‐six identification arrays (using clavicles and seventh cervical vertebra) were constructed with each array comprised of five radiographs: one X‐ray of a single dry bone (postmortem [PM] skeletal image) and four simulated antemortem [AM] radiographs (radiographs taken pre‐skeletization). One AM radiograph in each array represented the ground truth match to the PM radiograph (=25% rate of randomly selecting the correct match). Radiographs were digitally manipulated, so that four varieties of decreasing blur (Gaussian blur = 12–0 pr across 24 arrays), and, for PM clavicles, four varieties of decreasing hard tissue shielding (opacity of 40–0% across 12 arrays) existed. Arrays were evaluated, for their correct PM/AM pair, by 8 anthropologists trained in chest radiograph comparison (CXR; either currently or formerly competency certified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency CXR training program), 28 current American Board of Forensic Anthropology (ABFA) diplomates and 30 novices. Analysts’ CCRs substantially improved when Gaussian blur was <10 pr (55% CCR at >10 pr vs. 89% for <10 pr). Tissue shielding effects increased CCRs on average by +10% for each −10% opacity step (between 40–0% opacity). The CXR anthropologists were the most tolerant of the more challenging identification contexts (highest blur and opacity), reconfirming that analyst training and expertise is an important factor, especially when poorer quality radiographic images are the subject of analysis.
Impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on perinatal care and outcomes in the United States: An interrupted time series analysis
Authors: Riley Taylor , Nethery Elizabeth , Chung Esther K. , Souter Vivienne 
Published: December 2021

AbstractBackgroundHospitals quickly adapted perinatal care to mitigate SARS‐CoV‐2 transmission at the onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic. The objective of this study was to estimate the impact of pandemic‐related hospital policy changes on perinatal care and outcomes in one region of the United States.MethodsThis interrupted time series analysis used retrospective data from consecutive singleton births at 15 hospitals in the Pacific Northwest from 2017 to 2020. The primary outcomes were those hypothesized to be affected by pandemic‐related hospital policies and included labor induction, epidural use, oxytocin augmentation, mode of delivery, and early discharge (<48 hours after cesarean and <24 hours after vaginal births). Secondary outcomes included preterm birth, severe maternal morbidity, low 5‐minute Apgar score, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission, and 30‐day readmission. Segmented Poisson regression models estimated the outcome level shift changes after the pandemic onset, controlling for underlying trends, seasonality, and stratifying by parity.ResultsNo statistically significant changes were detected in intrapartum interventions or mode of delivery after onset of the pandemic. Early discharge increased for all births following cesarean and vaginal birth. Newborn readmission rates increased but only among nulliparas (aRR: 1.49, 95%CI: 1.17, 1.91). Among multiparas, decreases were observed in preterm birth (aRR: 0.90, 95%CI: 0.84, 0.96), low 5‐minute Apgar score (aRR: 0.75, 95%CI: 0.68, 0.81), and term NICU admission rates (aRR: 0.85, 95%CI: 0.80, 0.91).ConclusionsIncreases in early discharge and newborn readmission rates among nulliparas suggest a need for more postpartum support during the pandemic. Decreases in preterm birth and term NICU admission among multiparas may have implications beyond the pandemic and deserve further study.
A multidimensional examination of math anxiety and engagement on math achievement
Authors: Quintero Michaela , Hasty Leslie , Li Tianyu , Song Seowon , Wang Zhe 
Published: December 2021

BackgroundMath anxiety (MA) and math achievement are generally negatively associated.AimsThis study investigated whether and how classroom engagement behaviors mediate the negative association between MA and math achievement.SampleData were drawn from an ongoing longitudinal study that examines the roles of affective factors in math learning. Participants consisted of 207 students from 4th through 6th grade (50% female).MethodsMath anxiety was measured by self‐report using the Mathematics Anxiety Scale for Children (Chiu & Henry, 1990, Measurement and valuation in Counseling and Development, 23, 121). Students self‐reported their engagement in math classrooms using a modified version of the Math and Science Engagement Scale (Wang et al., 2016, Learning and Instruction, 43, 16). Math achievement was assessed using the Applied Problem, Calculations, and Number Matrices subtests from the Woodcock‐Johnson IV Tests of Achievement (Schrank et al., 2014, Woodcock‐Johnson IV Tests of Achievement. Riverside). Mediation analyses were conducted to examine the mediating role of classroom engagement in the association between MA and math achievement.ResultsStudents with higher MA demonstrated less cognitive‐behavioral and emotional engagement compared to students with lower MA. Achievement differences among students with various levels of MA were partly accounted for by their cognitive‐behavioral engagement in the math classroom.ConclusionsOverall, students with high MA exhibit avoidance patterns in everyday learning, which may act as a potential mechanism for explaining why high MA students underperform their low MA peers.
Experiences of discrimination and oral health‐related quality of life among foreign‐born older Chinese Americans: Does resilience play a mediating role?
Authors: Mao Weiyu , Wu Bei , Chi Iris , Yang Wei , Dong XinQi 
Published: December 2021

AbstractObjectivesIt is well‐established that racial discrimination influences quality of life, but there is scarce evidence about how racial discrimination affects oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL). Furthermore, the pathways linking racial discrimination and OHRQoL remain unknown. Guided by the integrative framework of immigration, ageing, and oral health, psychosocial stressors and resources exert influences on OHRQoL. In addition, according to the compensatory model of resilience, resilient resources could counteract risk exposures to stressors given specific outcomes. Hence, this study examined the relationship between experiences of discrimination and OHRQoL and investigated resilience as a mediator in such a relationship among older Chinese immigrants.MethodsData came from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago collected between 2017 and 2019. The working sample included 3054 foreign‐born older Chinese Americans aged 60 years or older. OHRQoL was measured by seven items from the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index. Experiences of discrimination (yes or no) were measured by the 9‐item Experiences of Discrimination instrument. Resilience was measured by the 10‐item Connor Davidson Resilience Scale. Mediation analysis was conducted to examine the direct and indirect pathways towards OHRQoL.ResultsExperiences of discrimination were directly associated with poorer OHRQoL (b = −0.98, P < .05). Resilience partially mediated the relationship between discrimination experiences and OHRQoL. Specifically, discrimination experiences were associated with weaker resilience (b = −1.58, P < .05), and weaker resilience was associated with poorer OHRQoL (b = 0.06, P < .05).ConclusionsFindings illustrate the importance of studying racial discrimination and resilience in OHRQoL. Interventions need to consider individuals’ discrimination experiences and stress coping abilities to promote OHRQoL.
The ‘walking with friends to school’ project and its contribution to independent mobility, self‐esteem and happiness
Authors: Berasategi Naiara , Legorburu Idoia , Aliri Jone , Alonso Israel 
Published: December 2021

AbstractThe purpose of the present study was to contribute to the international scientific literature that highlights the benefits of children walking to school without adult supervision, and its influence on aspects such as mobility autonomy and health (among others). The study included 215 children from a public school in the municipality of Bilbao, Spain in the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades of Primary Education. The questionnaire consisted of different validated scales on independence of mobility, self‐esteem and happiness. Our findings suggest that students who participate in the ‘friendly paths’ project have greater independent mobility in comparison with those who do not, whilst it is noteworthy that this type of project primarily affects the closer spaces or school journeys. Moreover, our findings indicate that variables such as gender and age are determining factors in the independence of mobility, with older children showing greater autonomy.
Transanal total mesorectal excision for abdominoperineal resection is associated with poor oncological outcomes in rectal cancer patients: A word of caution from a multicentric Canadian cohort study
Authors: Caycedo‐Marulanda Antonio , Verschoor Chris P. , Brown Carl P. , Karimuddin Ahmer , Raval Manoj , Phang Terry , Vikis Elena , Melich George , Patel Sunil V. ,   the Canadian taTME Expert COllaboration (CaTaCO)
Published: December 2021

AbstractAimThe main objective of this study was to compare the oncological outcomes of patients undergoing abdominoperineal resection (APR) versus low anterior resection (LAR) through a transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) approach.MethodA total of 360 adult patients with a diagnosis of rectal cancer were enrolled at participating centres from the Canadian taTME Expert Collaboration. Forty‐three patients received taTME‐APR and received 317 taTME‐LAR. Demographic, operative, pathological and follow‐up data were collected and merged into a single database. Results are presented as hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval. All analyses were performed in the R environment (v.3.6).ResultsThe proportion of patients with a positive circumferential radial margin status was higher in the taTME‐APR group than the taTME‐LAR group (21% vs. 9%, p = 0.001). Complete TME was achieved in 91% of those undergoing APR compared with 96% of those undergoing LAR (p = 0.25). APR was associated with a greater rate of local recurrence relative to LAR, although it was not significant [crude HR = 3.53 (95% CI 0.92–13.53)]. Circumferential margin positivity was significantly associated with a higher rate of systemic recurrence [crude HR = 3.59 (95% CI 1.38–9.3)].ConclusionOur results demonstrate inferior outcomes in those undergoing taTME‐APR compared with taTME‐LAR. The use of this technique for this particular indication needs to be carefully considered.
Corporate governance and labor investment efficiency: International evidence from board reforms
Authors: Le Anh‐Tuan , Tran Thao Phuong 
Published: December 2021

AbstractResearch Question/IssueThis study investigates whether and how board reforms affect labor investment efficiency using a difference‐in‐differences analysis of board reforms in 41 countries worldwide as an exogenous shock.Research Findings/InsightsBoard reforms are positively associated with labor investment efficiency because they benefit firms in reducing over‐hiring, under‐firing, under‐hiring, and over‐firing. Further, we show that the positive effect is more pronounced among firms with lower board independence before the reforms, firms with high institutional foreign ownership, firms with higher corporate social responsibility (CSR), and labor‐intensive firms. While countries with rule‐based reforms experience a greater reduction in abnormal net hiring post‐reform, the effects of reforms are similar across civil and common law countries. Further analyses reveal that in countries with higher employment protection legislation, the beneficial relationship between board reforms and labor investment efficiency is weaker.Theoretical/Academic ImplicationsOur study suggests that one of the mechanisms linking board reforms and labor investment efficiency is a reduction in frictions, such as moral hazard and adverse selection, which hamper efficient labor investment. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first international study that explores globally the relationship between board reforms and firm labor policies, in particular, labor investment efficiency.Practitioner/Policy ImplicationsGiven the importance of identifying and confirming the role of corporate governance in human capital investment efficiency, our empirical investigation provides useful insights and policy implications for managers in building efficient labor policies.
An effective approach for BRAF V600E mutation analysis of routine thyroid fine needle aspirates
Authors: Agrawal Tanupriya , Xi Liqiang , Navarro Winnifred , Raffeld Mark , Patel Snehal B. , Roth Mark J. , Klubo‐Gwiezdzinska Joanna , Filie Armando C. 
Published: December 2021

AbstractIntroductionMolecular testing for genetic alterations in thyroid neoplasms, including BRAF V600E (BRAF) mutation, are often applied to thyroid aspirates falling into the Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology indeterminate categories. Current methods typically use dedicated aspirated material, without morphological determination of containing the cells of interest and may be of elevated cost. We describe our experience with BRAF mutation analysis on material obtained from Papanicolaou (PAP)‐stained ThinPrep® (TP) slides.MethodsEighty‐three cases collected between 2012 and 2019 with more than 100 cells were selected. An electronic record of a whole slide scan was made for each case before testing. The coverslips were removed, and DNA was extracted from material scraped from each slide using the Qiagen QIAamp DNA FFPE Tissue Kit. BRAF testing was performed using a highly sensitive mutation detection assay, either COLD‐PCR, castPCR, or droplet digital PCR.ResultsFourteen out of 83 cases had a BRAF mutation. Of these, 8 were classified as atypia of undetermined significance or suspicious for malignancy in which follow‐up showed conventional papillary thyroid carcinoma in 5 out of 6 cases. The specificity and positive predictive value were 97% and 91%, respectively.ConclusionsBRAF mutation analysis can be performed on material obtained from routine clinical PAP‐stained TP slides. As a first step, this unconventional effective approach may reduce costs related to the molecular evaluation of thyroid nodule aspirates and provides the opportunity for cytomorphological confirmation that the cells of interest are present in material submitted for BRAF mutation analysis.
Categorisation of lymph node aspirates using the proposed Sydney system with assessment of risk of malignancy and diagnostic accuracy
Authors: Ahuja Sana , Malviya Avneesh 
Published: December 2021

AbstractBackgroundThe Sydney system has been proposed as a uniform format for reporting lymph node cytopathology under five standardised categories: Non‐Diagnostic (ND), Benign (B), Atypical (Cells) of Undetermined Significance/Atypical Lymphoid (Cells) of Uncertain Significance (AUS/ALUS), Suspicious for Malignancy (SFM), and Malignant (M). Very few studies have been conducted so far to confirm the risk of malignancy (ROM) of the different categories. The main objectives of our study were to classify lymph node aspirates according to the proposed Sydney system and assess the ROM and other performance parameters.Materials and MethodsAll lymph node aspirates done at our centre from January 2018 to December 2020 were reclassified according to the Sydney system. Using histopathological diagnosis as gold standard, ROM and performance parameters were calculated.ResultsA total of 1205 lymph node aspirates were reclassified: 53 (4.4%) ND, 488 (40.5%) B, 10 (0.8%) AUS/ALUS, 275 (22.8%) SFM, and 379 (31.5%) M. The ROM for each category was 9.1%, 1.5%, 37.5%, 96.9%, and 98.2%, respectively. The highest sensitivity was achieved when AUS/ALUS, SFM, and M were considered positive for malignancy, whereas maximum diagnostic accuracy was observed when only SFM and M were considered positive.ConclusionThe Sydney system is an excellent system for accurately categorising lymph node aspirates with greater reproducibility of reports and better patient management through improved communication between cytopathologist and clinician.
Non‐alcoholic beer in the European Union and UK: Availability and apparent consumption
Authors: Kokole Daša , Jané Llopis Eva , Anderson Peter 
Published: December 2021

AbstractIntroductionMarket research indicates an increasing interest in low‐ and no‐alcohol drinks in Europe, but there is no systematic overview of their availability and consumption. In this article, we present data on the availability and apparent consumption of non‐alcoholic beer in the European Union and the UK.MethodsWe use Sold production, exports and imports by PRODCOM list (NACE Rev. 2) dataset, available in Eurostat, to extract the available data on sold production, exports and imports of non‐alcoholic beer in the EU‐27 (total and country‐level) and the UK between 2013 and 2019, and additionally calculate the apparent consumption.ResultsBetween 2013 and 2019, the sold production volume in the EU increased from 0.59 to 1.38 billion litres, the value from 0.42 to 1.28 billion EUR and value per litre from 0.72 to 0.93 EUR/L. In 2019, the share of non‐alcoholic beer represented 3.8% of all beer volume and 4.1% of all beer value produced. Five countries accounted for 80.8% of sold production volume: Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland and Czechia. The Netherlands and Germany were the largest exporters, while importing was distributed more equally. Per capita, average apparent consumption (2017–2019) was highest in Czechia, followed by the Netherlands, Spain, Luxembourg and Germany.Discussion and ConclusionsOur results show the increasing availability of non‐alcoholic beer in the EU‐27, although overall changes seem to be driven by a small number of countries. More research is needed at the country‐level on no‐ and low‐alcohol consumption trends and drivers, and their impact on alcohol‐related harm reduction.
Poor self‐reported sleep is associated with risk factors for cardiovascular disease: A cross‐sectional analysis in half a million adults
Authors: Valenzuela Pedro L. , Santos‐Lozano Alejandro , Torres‐Barrán Alberto , Morales Javier S. , Castillo‐García Adrián , Ruilope Luis M. , Ríos‐Insua David , Ordovás José M. , Lucia Alejandro 
Published: December 2021

AbstractBackgroundSleep is known to affect cardiovascular health, but some controversy exists on the independent association between different sleep characteristics (duration, restfulness, difficulties falling asleep) and specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We aimed to assess the association between self‐reported sleep characteristics and the likelihood of major CVD risk factors.MethodsTotally, 521,364 Spanish workers (32% female, 44 ± 9 years [18–64]) insured by an occupational risk prevention company participated in this nationwide cross‐sectional study. Participants’ sleep was considered ‘poor’ if they reported having ≥1 of the following conditions: excessively short (<6 h/d) or long (>9 h/d) sleep, unrestful sleep, or difficulties to fall asleep. We assessed the independent association between aforementioned sleep characteristics and the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia, obesity and physical inactivity.ResultsPoor sleep (reported by 33% of participants) was associated with a higher likelihood of presenting all CVD risk factors individually, particularly physical inactivity (which prevalence was ~3‐fold higher in the poor sleep group compared with participants reporting no sleep abnormality). In separate analyses, all the different sleep characteristics were associated with the likelihood of ≥2 CVD risk factors. Participants with optimal sleep, normal sleep duration, no difficulties falling sleep and restful sleep showed a lower total CVD risk score than their peers with poor sleep, short sleep duration, difficulties falling sleep and unrestful sleep, respectively (all p < .001).ConclusionsPoor sleep was associated with a higher likelihood of presenting major CVD risk factors. These findings might support the importance of monitoring and improving sleep patterns for primary CVD prevention.