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Restrictions of the Islamic Financial System and Counterpart Financial Support for Xinjiang
Authors: Huang Helen Hui , Wang Hui , Wei Zexin , Xia Jiawei , Zhang Shunming 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
This paper builds a theoretical framework of two-period general equilibrium model to explore whether 1) the restrictions of the Islamic financial system (RIFS) limit economic development in Xinjiang and 2) counterpart financial support for Xinjiang (CFSX) promotes economic development and social stability. First, we introduce above mentioned restrictions caused by Islamic beliefs into a general equilibrium model and modify Islamic agents’ budget constraints to define the benchmark equilibrium. Comparing the benchmark equilibrium with the perfect equilibrium, in which these restrictions are removed, we discover the RIFS paradox that RIFS undermine the social welfare and income of Muslims. Second, the financial support is introduced into the pattern of benchmark equilibrium as an exogenous variable to model its impact and hence we define the CFSX equilibrium. A series of policy analyses implies that the CFSX strategy improves living standards and social welfare in Xinjiang.
A Bounded Commitment in Vertical Collaborations of New Product Development
Authors: Ge Zehui , Ren Zhengkun , Hu Qiying , Jia Yiheng 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Uncertainty is a main source of opportunistic behaviors in research and development cooperations, which challenges strategic decisions ranging from investments to operations. To avoid opportunism arising in cooperations, commitments (either formal contracts or informal communications) are generally made in advance by members of an alliance. However, how does a commitment encourage R&D investments and ultimately enhance the total performance, without loss of flexibility in ex post operations? This study attempts to answer this by investigating a bounded commitment in the context of vertical collaborations in a supply chain. In this exploratory study, a 3-stage game model is used (by backward induction) to examine a two-echelon supply chain under a bounded commitment in NPD. Our analysis shows that upstream R&D investment is stimulated more and that both members are better off under the bounded commitment. At the same time, when the relative bargaining power between the supplier and the manufacturer falls into an appropriate area, it is possible to reach a bounded commitment, and the manufacturer is more sensitive to this relationship. Finally, the bounded commitment restrains opportunistic behaviors, but there is no strong sign that an increase in the ratio of the order outside the chain to the inside one can make firms better.
Big Data Analytics for Improving Financial Performance and Sustainability
Authors: Zhu Xiangyu , Yang Yang 
Published: May 2021

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In this study, the key drivers of sustainability commitment, green supply chain management, big data integration and green human resource practice are explored, and the impact of these sustainable capabilities on the environmental and financial performance of banks is also elaborated. In addition, the influence of green management practices on integrating big data technology into operations is presented. As for the concept of dynamic ability, it has been used to recommend and empirically test conceptual models. Data were collected through a self-administrated survey questionnaire on 317 people working in 37 banks in six Asian countries. Research suggests that big data analytics strategies have an impact on internal processes and on the stability and financial performance of banks. Besides, it is indicated that banks are committed to proper data monitoring of their customers to complete operational efficiency and sustainability goals. Furthermore, our result proved that banks practicing Green Innovation strategies experience better environmental and economic performance because their employees are already trained in Green HR. Finally, from our study, it was found that internal and external green supply chain management practices have a positive effect on the environmental and financial performance of banks, thus ensuring that the bank of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) mitigates the environmental impact through its operations and ultimately experiences an increase in financial performance.
Empowering Health Cadres to Support Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) Patient to Enroll in Treatment
Authors: Febriani Esty , Wibowo Adik , Kak Neeraj , Jassim Al Mossawi Hala 
Published: May 2021

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a big challenge globally, meanwhile, the involvement of health cadres’ constitute one of the key strategies for the TB program in Indonesia. These roles were further expanded to providing support to DR-TB patients. This was a qualitative study, conducted in 2015 to explore the various factors which influence the performance of health cadres’ in supporting DR-TB patients to enroll in treatment. A total of 39 informants consisting of 24 health cadres, three nurses, four DR-TB patients and three family members, two peer support, a Head of Primary Health Care, and two TB staffs from the District Health Office were recruited for this study. Meanwhile, a refresher training for health cadres was conducted with topics on TB knowledge, community support, effective communication, as well as patient tracing. There was no significant difference in the pre and post-test results, however, the health cadres showed great capability in communicating and assessing the condition of patients. In addition, the health cadres assisted in carrying out patient tracing process, an important initial step to better understand the overall condition of patients and identify problems faced while seeking treatment. Health cadres needs to work with various parties such as family members, close relative to the patient, peer support groups, and nurses to encourage patients to enroll in treatment.
Fibre Bridging and Nozzle Clogging in 3D Printing of Discontinuous Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites: Coupled CFD-DEM Modelling
Authors: Zhang Hao , Zhang Lixing , Zhang Haoqi , Wu Jiang , An Xizhong , Yang Dongmin 
Published: May 2021

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A coupled multiphase model based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and discrete element method (DEM) is developed to numerically investigate the extrusion-based 3D printing process of discontinuous carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites. Short carbon fibres are modelled as rigid bodies by clumping discrete spheres in DEM, while polymer matrix is treated as an incompressible Newtonian fluid in CFD. A fluid-particle interaction model is adopted to couple DEM and CFD and represent the dynamic fibre/matrix interaction. Collisions between fibres are considered naturally in DEM by using the Hertz-Mindlin contact law. The coupled CFD-DEM is validated, both qualitatively and quantitatively, against X-ray microtomography (µCT) experimental results for the T300/PA6 composite. Parametric study on various fibre lengths, fibre volume fraction and resin viscosity using the CFD-DEM model shows that the nozzle clogging tends to occur when the fibre length and/or the fibre volume fraction are increased. Use of a polymer matrix with a lower viscosity can be effective to eliminate the clogging issue when printing composites with relatively short fibres. The fibre length is dominating when long fibres are used and the clogging is largely independent on the viscosity of the polymer matrix. Finally, a potential solution of using a cone sleeve insert located above the shrinking region to address the nozzle clogging issue is proposed and numerically assessed.
Histone Demethylase UTX Compromises Articular Chondrocyte Anabolism and Aggravates Osteoarthritic Degeneration
Authors: Lian Wei-Shiung , Wu Re-Wen , Ko Jih-Yang , Chen Yu-Shan , Wang Shao-Yu , Yu Chun-Ping , Jahr Holger , Wang Feng-Sheng 
Published: May 2021

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Histone demethylase UTX removes repressive trimethyl groups at lysine 27 of histone 3 (H3K27me3) to regulate tissue integrity, while its role was not yet studied in articulating joint tissues in situ. We now found that UTX expression in articular chondrocytes positively correlated with human osteoarthritis. Utx overexpression induced chondrocyte dysfunction, cartilage degeneration and osteophyte induction in mice. In contrast, chondrocyte-specific Utx knockout in mice promoted gross articular morphology and delayed age- and collagenase-induced cartilage erosion, synovitis and osteophyte formation and largely eliminated disease-associated joint pain. Additionally, pharmacological inhibition of Utx through GSK-J4 preserved cartilage integrity. Our study is the first to suggest that Utx loss-mediated cartilage protection involved a dysregulation of polycomb repressive complex 2 core components EZH2, EED, and SUZ12 to induce H3K27 hypomethylation and a net anabolic effect. Specifically, Utx loss-of-function appears to involve, among others, Wnt10a signaling to reduce chondrocytic activities and an IGF-2-mediated stimulation of extracellular matrix synthesis.
Microplastics Monitoring in Environmental Matrices of an Alpine River originating from Hindu Kush Mountain Range
Authors: Bilal Muhammad , Qadir Abdul , Yaqub Atif , Irfan Muhammad , Aslam Mehmood , Ullah Rehan 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Microplastics (MPs) are cosmopolitan in distribution and an emerging threat to life and the environment. These particles are not restricted to human-inhabited lands but also found in different mountains and glaciers where the human population is relatively low. These MPs make their way to the river ecosystem from glaciers, rains, and municipal and industrial effluents. The current study was designed to highlight MPs' pollution in water, sediments, and fishes of the Swat River: originating from the Hindu Kush Mountain Range. These samples were collected from eight different sites across the river. The average MPs concentrations were 305.79 ± 289.66 MPs/m 3, 588.29 ± 253.95 MPs/kg, and 12.54 ± 8.02 MPs/individual the water, sediments, and fish samples, respectively. The highest MPs concentrations (753.71 ± 330.08 MPs/m 3 ) in water were recorded near Mingora City, whereas MPs concentrations (834.0 ± 367.21 MPs/kg) were the highest on the same site. Among the selected fish species, the highest number of MPs was observed in Shizothorax plagiostomus. In contrast, the lowest in Wallago attu being 17.08 ± 8.27 Among the selected fish species, the highest number of MPs was observed in Shizothorax plagiostomus, whereas the lowest in Wallago attu being 17.08 ± 8.27 MPs/individual and 5.0 ± 2.36 MPs/individual, respectively. Fibres were the most prevalent MPs in all the matrices representing 80%, 92%, and 85% of the total MPs count in water, sediments, and fish samples. These findings highlighted that the high concentration of MPs prevailing in the river originating from high-altitude freshwater sources and awareness, education, ecotourism, sustainable reduction in plastic use, and strict rules and regulations could be helpful to prevent the anthropogenic menace.
Decision Making Power Over Reproductive Health Service Utilization And Associated Factors Among Married Women In Dupa Town And Surrounding Rural Kebeles, Illuababora Zone, South West Ethiopia,2020.
Authors: Rundasa Dessalegn Nigatu , ZB Zerihun Bayabil , TF tarekegn fekede 
Published: May 2021

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Background: Decision making power of women is one of the essential factors which have influence on maternal health service utilizations. Women’s lack of decision over reproductive health service utilization affects their protection from unwanted child bearing, unsafe sex and their consequences. Objective፡ Assess decision-making power on RH-service utilization and its associated factors among married women in Illubabor zone, South West Ethiopia, 2018.Methods: Community based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from May to July, 2018 among 584(urban 292 and rural 292) married women of reproductive age group. The data were entered into EPI data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 20 computer software for analysis. Both Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was used. Level of significance was declared at a p value of <0.05Results: A total of 288 in urban and 288 in rural married women were interviewed and yields a response rate of 98.6% both in urban and rural. Decision-making power in urban and rural was 55.2% [95% CI (52.7-64.6)] and 40.3% [95% CI (39.9-52.5)] respectively. In urban, being wives of government employed spouses [AOR 2.102 95% CI (1.16, 3.81)], knowledge on RH [AOR 3.33, 95% CI (1.20, 12.49)], above five years in marriage [AOR 1.91, 95% CI (1.19, 7.70)], were found to be predictors of women’s decision-making power.Conclusion and recommendation: Urban women had better power to make decisions than rural on reproductive health service utilization. The study revealed that in urban settings those women who had marriage duration five and more than five years, being wives of government employed spouses had more likely decision making power on reproductive health utilization but not in rural settings. Reproductive health interventions in the area should be promoted by considering empowering of married women on reproductive health service utilization.Article summary:Strength: the study was representative for urban and rural women on reproductive health service utilization.Limitation: the study is not without limitation.it has all limitation of cross-sectional studyIntroduction
Amount of Recurrence Following Surgical Repair of Non-syndromic Craniosynostosis at Single Center
Authors: Baykal Duygu , Balçın Rabia Nur , Taskapilioglu M Ozgur 
Published: May 2021

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Background: Craniosynostosis is a deformity of the skull that occurs as a result of early fusion of one or more cranial sutures and can be accompanied by neurological deficits. Craniosynostosis can be classified as syndromic or non-syndromic according to the type of suture involved. Surgical treatment of craniosynostosis in infants basically involves loosening and opening the fused sutures to reduce intracranial pressure, allow the brain to grow, and also fix the skull shape. However, in such cases there is a risk of re-synostosis after surgery. According to the literature, re-synostosis rates vary between 0% and 70%. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the re-operation rate in craniosynostosis cases treated surgically in our clinic.Methods: A retrospective analysis of 70 non-syndromic craniosynostosis cases treated surgically in the Neurosurgery Department of Bursa Uludag University from 2005–2019 was performed. All patients had undergone total cranial vault remodeling surgically and had been followed up for at least a year.Results: The study group included 70 patients, comprising 40 (57.1%) male and 30 (42.9%) female patients. The mean age of the group was 10.9 ± 7.8 months (range 3–34 months). Out of 70 patients, repeat surgery due to re-synostosis had been performed once in 5 (7.1%) patients and twice in 1 (1.4%) patient.Conclusion: Early identification and prompt referral play a very significant role in the management of patients with craniosynostosis. Further studies based on a larger sample size are recommended for more quantitative data and better results.
Global Burden and Attributable Risk Factors of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 204 Countries and Territories from 1990-2019: Estimation Based on Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Authors: Hu Yuefen , Zhang Xiuping , Zhang Aijun , Hou Yu , Liu Yang , Li Qizhao , Wang Yawen , Yu Yafei , Hou Ming , Peng Jun , Yang Xiaorong , Xu Shuqian 
Published: May 2021

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Purpose: To provide a foundational guideline for policy-makers to efficiently allocate medical resources in the context of population aging and growth, a latest spatial distribution and temporal trend of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) along with attributable risk factors by sex and age were mapped.Methods: Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019, we calculated the estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) values to quantify temporal trends in morbidity and mortality of ALL. We used applied Spearman rank correlation to estimate the relationship between the EAPC and potential influence factors. The population attributable fraction of potential risk factors for ALL-related disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) were estimated by the comparative risk assessment framework. Results: We found that new ALL cases increased significantly by 129% worldwide, and the age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) increased by 1.61 percent per year. The proportion of elder patients sharply increased, especially within the higher socio-demographic index (SDI) region. Smoking and high body mass index remained the predominant risk factors for ALL-related mortality. Notably, the contribution of high body mass index presented an increasing trend. Conclusion: The global burden of ALL has steadily increased, especially in middle SDI region. Health measures should be taken into consideration to improve the treatment of elders with ALL due to a great proportion in the higher SDI region. Attention should be paid to the environmental problems caused by industrial development in low SDI areas.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum in Acute Care Medicine: A Protocol for a Systematic Review and/or Meta-Analysis
Authors: Byker Leon , Buchanan Brian , Slemko Jocelyn , Ma Irene , Weacher Jason , Featherstone Robin , Sebastianski Megan , Rewa Oleksa 
Published: May 2021

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BackgroundBeginning with the guidance of central line insertion, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has evolved into a more inclusive skill set to aid in the examination and management of the acutely ill patient. Published evidence, including original literature and consensus recommendations support an array of applications in the multi-disciplinary arena of acute care medicine. In parallel, we have seen multiple professional societies’ call for more POCUS training in residency. While POCUS has been received with enthusiasm in acute care medicine, there are a number of challenges to ensuring trainees can competently perform POCUS in the acute care environment. There is inconsistent evidence to support optimum practices in curriculum design, implementation, assessment, and evaluation. To help explore this gap, we are conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence regarding POCUS curricula.MethodsWe will search electronic databases: MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Ovid ERIC, Science Citation Index, and Conference Proceedings Citation Index. Further, we will search the ClinicalTrials.gov register, hand search key proceedings and check references from relevant systematic reviews. Title, abstract and full text screening for inclusion of eligible papers will be performed in duplicate, in accordance with the PRISMA statement. Included publications will be evaluated for internal validity using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI) scale for educational studies. Data abstraction will be conducted using standardized forms with focus on learner population, number of participants, setting, POCUS application, methods of instruction, duration of intervention, methods of assessment, and program evaluation. Further to this, emphasis will be placed on validity arguments of assessment tools using Kane’s framework. Primary analysis will be qualitative in nature. When possible, homogenous studies will be pooled for quantitative meta-analysis.DiscussionOur systematic review will summarize the current evidence base for POCUS curriculum implementation, evaluation and assessment validity for acute care applications. We anticipate that our review will fill a critical knowledge gap, providing a sound platform for future evidence-based curriculum development.Systematic Review RegistrationOur systematic review was registered with the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) on September 19, 2018 with registration number: CRD42018105973.
Defining Integrated Care Systems Through Patient Data From Referral Networks in the English National Health Service: A Graph-Based Clustering Study.
Authors: Clarke Jonathan M , Beaney Thomas , Majeed Azeem , Darzi Ara , Barahona Mauricio 
Published: May 2021

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Background Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are being introduced into the National Health Service (NHS) in England to replace Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs). They aim to improve care through place-based collaboration between primary, secondary and community providers. It is important that new organisational configurations adequately reflect existing patterns of patient care to minimise disruption resulting from patients crossing between ICSs. Methods All planned outpatient hospital clinic appointments from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018 for patients resident in England to NHS hospitals in England were identified from Hospital Episode Statistics. Markov Multiscale Community Detection (MMCD), an unsupervised network clustering technique, was used to identify natural communities of GP practices, hospitals and geographic regions according to patterns of GP practice registration and outpatient clinic referral. Two primary measures of care coverage were calculated; the proportion of patients registered to a GP practice in a different community than they reside, and the proportion of outpatient clinic appointments to hospitals in a different community to the referring GP practice. Results 109,830,647 outpatient clinic appointments were identified for 20,992,695 patients. A configuration of 42 ICSs was identified from MMCD to match the 42 STPs of the current configuration. In the current STP configuration, 534,946 patients (2.6%) were registered to a GP practice in a different STP than their residence, compared to 334,192 (1.6%) in the optimal MMCD configuration. 16,110,267 hospital clinic appointments (14.7%) occurred in a different STP to the referring GP practice, compared to 11,518,735 (10.5%) in the MMCD configuration. Conclusions Millions of hospital appointments annually occur in hospitals outside of the STP of the referring GP practice. Applying MMCD we derive spatially consistent partitions of NHS Trusts and GPs into ICSs that are more representative of existing patient flows while maintaining the intended population size and number of ICSs. The findings of this study should guide policymakers locally and nationally to determine where ICS boundaries may be redrawn and the extent to which such changes would better reflect the current needs of patients.
Approximation Properties of a Certain Modification of Durrmeyer Operators
Authors: Gairola Asha Ram , Singh Karunesh Kumar , Arab Hassan Khosravian , Mishra Vishnu Narayan 
Published: May 2021

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We study approximation properties of a new operator DM,1 n (f, x) introduced by Acu et al. in [Results Math 74:90, (2019)] for Lebesgue integrable functions in [0,1]. An error estimate by the Bezier variant of the operators DM,1 n (f, x)is also obtained for the functions of bounded variation. By relevant numerical examples, the orders of approximation by the operator DM,1 n (f, x) and the modified-Bernstein-Durrmeyer operator are also compared.