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The impact of institutionalized representation: creditors' committees and the resolution of corporate liquidation bankruptcies
Authors: Cepec Jaka , Grajzl Peter , Mörec Barbara 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe utilize micro-level data on corporate liquidation bankruptcies in Slovenia to conduct the first systematic quantitative investigation of the impact of creditors' committees (CCs) on liquidation bankruptcy outcomes. Slovenian law permits, but does not mandate, the establishment of a CC in liquidation bankruptcy proceedings, ensuring variation in CC incidence across cases. To address the non-random formation of CCs, we use propensity score matching and employ a rich set of covariates. Our findings reveal that CCs boost the liquidation value of bankrupt debtors' assets, thereby facilitating recovery, particularly for priority and ordinary unsecured creditors. Additionally, CCs elevate the overall rate of creditors' recovery relative to the value of liquidated assets. However, CCs also prolong the duration of proceedings and increase the likelihood of litigation. Our analysis thus underscores the multifaceted nature of the effect of institutionalized creditor representation on the efficacy of liquidation bankruptcy proceedings.
Extreme value statistics for analysing simulated environmental extremes
Authors: Elsom Henry , Pawley Matthew 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe present the methods employed by team ‘Uniofbathtopia’ as part of a competition organised for the 13th International Conference on Extreme Value Analysis (EVA2023), including our winning entry for the third sub-challenge. Our approaches unite ideas from extreme value theory, which provides a statistical framework for the estimation of probabilities/return levels associated with rare events, with techniques from unsupervised statistical learning, such as clustering and support identification. The methods are demonstrated on the data provided for the EVA (2023) Conference Data Challenge – environmental data sampled from the fantasy country of ‘Utopia’ – but the underlying assumptions and frameworks should apply in more general settings and applications.
Is transparency furthering clarity in multilateral climate governance? The case of climate finance
Authors: Bergsvik Robert , Gupta Aarti , Weikmans Romain , Möller Ina 
Published: November 2024

AbstractDeveloping countries’ ambitious climate action hinges on the provision of climate finance from developed countries. Yet, despite decades of debate and contestation over this, substantial controversies continue to persist over whether and how much climate finance is flowing, including whether it is ‘new and additional’ to existing development assistance, whether it targets climate mitigation or adaptation, and whether it is delivered as grants or loans. In this article, we draw on a little-examined source of self-reporting by countries to shed light on these persisting climate finance controversies. Elaborate transparency arrangements have been set up under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), whereby countries report on climate finance provided and received. We examine transparency reports submitted by 26 countries from 2014 to 2021 by both developed and developing countries, and international review of these reports, to ascertain the extent to which country self-reporting under the UNFCCC sheds light on the nature of climate finance flows between developed and developing countries. We find that both the reports submitted and the international review of these reports are not furthering clarity around climate finance provided and received. This is because of (a) a persisting lack of multilaterally agreed definitions of key aspects of climate finance provided, and a resulting heterogeneity of definitions used by countries to self-report; and (b) because international review of country self-reporting is subject to politically negotiated limitations. We conclude that clarity remains elusive on climate finance provided and received under the UNFCCC, a situation that seems likely to continue under the Paris Agreement’s enhanced transparency framework, due to be implemented in 2024.
Segmentation uncertainty of vegetated porous media propagates during X-ray CT image-based analysis
Authors: Jiang Zhenliang , Leung Anthony Kwan , Liu Jianbin 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Background and Aims
Phase segmentation is a crucial step in X-ray computed tomography (CT) for image-based analysis (CT-IBA) to derive soil and root information. How segmentation uncertainty (SU) affects CT-IBA of vegetated soil has never been explored.

Methods
We proposed a new framework enabled by machine learning to measure SU and its propagation from the first to the second-order parameters derived from CT-IBA. Vegetated glass beads of varying moisture contents and plant species were CT scanned. Segmented images were used to determine volumetric fractions and morphological properties of each phase for determining the absolute permeability (K).

Results
Although the root phase is susceptible to SU, its influence on CT-IBA is minimal when the root content is low. However, its SU was magnified when the water phase is present. The grain phase has a lower SU susceptibility, but due to its large volumetric content, the IBA can be affected significantly. Fine roots were found to exhibit higher SU than coarse roots, indicating that root architecture has an effect on the segmentation of the root phase, and thus higher-order properties like K.

Conclusion
Segmentation of the grain phase is sensitive to SU. A small SU will lead to a remarkably erroneous estimation of pore morphological properties and K. To reduce SU, we suggest reducing the water content to a discontinuous state of a cohesionless vegetated porous media specimen before sending it for CT scanning and IBA. However, caution should be taken when fine roots were dried and experienced excessive shrinkage.
The Role of Networks in Mobilization for Ethnic Minority Interest Parties
Authors: Schaaf Rutger , Otjes Simon , Spierings Niels 
Published: November 2024

AbstractRecently, parties that are run by and for ethnic minority citizens with a migration background have become more prominent. They can be considered a manifestation of ethnic political segregation. A key example of such a party is DENK in the Netherlands. So far, the explanatory literature has focused on how programmatic considerations drives voting for these parties. Other factors, such as the role of social networks in mobilization, have received limited testing and limited exploration in more detail. Furthermore, the literature on social networks is mainly based on majority populations. To inform our understanding of the role of social networks in voting (in general but also particularly among ethnic minority communities and for ethnic minority interest parties) this paper analyzes the voting behavior for DENK focusing on the role of personal, online and religious networks. The paper uses both qualitative interviews (with bicultural youth in the third largest city of the Netherlands in 2022) and quantitative surveys (the 2021 Dutch Ethnic Minority Electoral Study). Our analysis points to the importance of religious and personal networks for voting for DENK, whereas online networks appear to be less relevant.
Leaving a Legacy: Shifting Media Use and American Democratic Attitudes
Authors: Darr Joshua P. , Harman Moriah 
Published: November 2024

AbstractLocal political news is losing consumers over the past decade at a faster rate than other political media, while online news consumption is growing. Previous research shows that local news can slow polarization, encourage political participation, and reduce government and business corruption, but not whether changes over time can affect political attitudes. Is this consequential shift in the media environment associated with changes in Americans’ perceptions of electoral integrity and their system of government? We use a three-wave panel survey from 2012 to 2014 to assess the relationship between changes in self-reported news diets and opinions about American elections and democracy. Switching out of local newspapers is associated with a significant decrease in faith in elections but does not appear to influence support for the broader U.S. system of government. We conclude by discussing the implications of declining local and legacy media news use for Americans’ attitudes toward U.S. elections and democracy in the aftermath of the 2020 elections.
The Implications of Organisational Contexts on Unpaid Workers’ Loyalty: The Interactive role of Perceived Organisational and Supervisor Support
Authors: Usadolo Queen Emwenkeke 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis paper examines the process through which perceived organisational support (POS) affects volunteers’ affective commitment (AC) by investigating the mediating role of leader-member exchange (LMX) in the relationship between POS and AC of volunteers in five non-for-profit organisations in Queensland, Australia. Data collected from 213 participants with a cross-sectional survey questionnaire were analysed to validate the hypotheses. The result reveals that POS has a significant direct effect on volunteers’ AC, as well as indirect significant effect through LMX. The results of the study provide new knowledge about the importance of a supportive workplace relationship between immediate supervisors and volunteers in enhancing volunteers’ positive organisational experiences that would lead into higher loyalty and involvement.
Philosophy and Poetic Thinking in Teacher Education
Authors: Galea Simone 
Published: November 2024

AbstractTeacher education has sought to combine the practice of teaching with the practice of thinking and most popularly through reflective practice. This refers to reflection on and in action that leads to thoughtful practical doing; praxis. In spite of its intention to develop teachers’ practical wisdom, reflective practice has become instrumentalised for the efficient achievement of educational ends without questioning whether the means of achieving them are conducive to living a good, meaningful life. Standardised modes of thinking have all the more estranged teachers from thinking Being and from exploring meanings of who they are as teachers. To address this issue, this paper explores possibilities offered by poetic thinking and metaphorical thinking with reference to the thoughts of Heidegger and Arendt. The analysis of the problem of the abandonment of thinking Being by philosophical traditions as well as Aristotle’s notion of praxis and poesis have been originally addressed by Heidegger. Poesis, the act of making and bringing something forth has also been discussed by Arendt in her thoughts about metaphorical thinking and its potential for becoming something new. I argue that poetic forms of thinking enrich the debate about the relation between philosophy and teaching and are insightful for doing philosophy for teachers. They encourage teachers to make use of language in an original way to bring themselves forth as unique Beings. To practically explore the poetic possibilities in teachers’ quests for meaning, I refer to a student teacher’s writing as an example of how Being teacher can be poetically revealed.
Enhancement of nutritional and functional qualities of tropical leaf meal as feed ingredients in chickens through the use of fermentation technology
Authors: Ogbuewu I. P. , Mbajiorgu C. A. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe poultry industry in developing countries is challenged by the high cost of conventional protein and energy feed ingredients. This problem has burdened researchers to use cheap and readily non-conventional feed ingredients such as tropical leaf meals (TLMs) to reduce the cost of feed. Tropical leaf meals are high in nutrients and important bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. These important bioactive compounds in TLMs are responsible for their health promoting effects in animals. Research has shown that inclusion of moderate quantities of TLMs in livestock feed improves chicken performance and health. However, the inclusion of high levels of TLMs in poultry diets reduced chicken performance, which may be attributed to low palatability, high fibre content, poor digestibility, and the presence of antinational factors (ANFs) in TLMs. The potential of fermentation to enhance the nutrient content of feedstuffs high in fibre has been reported. Therefore, the objective of this research was to review the current knowledge on the effect of fermentation on nutritional and functional properties of TLMs and their feeding value on broiler chicken and laying hen performance.
Application of QuEChERS extraction and LC–MS/MS for determination of pharmaceuticals in sewage sludges sampled across the Czech Republic
Authors: Landová Pavlína , Mravcová Ludmila , Poláková Šárka , Kosubová Petra 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe use of pharmaceuticals entails a significant risk of environmental contamination. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are considered to be the main contributors to contamination as they ineffectively eliminate these compounds from wastewater. Simultaneously, they produce solid waste, sludge, which often contains a variety of retained pollutants, including pharmaceuticals. Since sewage sludge is frequently applied to agricultural soil due to its rich nutrient content, pollutants are introduced into the environment in this way. Only a few studies have been carried out on the topic of the analysis of pharmaceuticals in sludge. Therefore, information on the occurrence of pharmaceuticals in sludge is limited. The present study employed quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe (QuEChERS) extraction and liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) analysis to establish a simple and reliable procedure for determining 16 pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants and β-blockers) in sewage sludge. The method has been thoroughly validated, and parameters such as linear range, accuracy, precision, matrix effects and detection and quantification limits were assessed. Our method achieved low limits of quantification (0.5–9.0 µg kg−1) and satisfactory recoveries (51–101%). Forty sludge samples from different WWTPs across the Czech Republic were analysed. Fourteen compounds were detected and quantified in most samples, with antidepressants having the highest detection frequency and overall content. Sertraline, with a mean concentration of 521.0 µg kg−1, was notably prevalent alongside its metabolite norsertraline (mean concentration 204.9 µg kg−1). The antibiotic azithromycin was also found at higher levels (mean concentration 185.1 µg kg−1).
Counting Cherry Reduction Sequences in Phylogenetic Tree-Child Networks is Counting Linear Extensions
Authors: Coronado Tomás M. , Pons Joan Carles , Riera Gabriel 
Published: November 2024

AbstractOrchard and tree-child networks share an important property with phylogenetic trees: they can be completely reduced to a single node by iteratively deleting cherries and reticulated cherries. As it is the case with phylogenetic trees, the number of ways in which this can be done gives information about the topology of the network. Here, we show that the problem of computing this number in tree-child networks is akin to that of finding the number of linear extensions of the poset induced by each network, and give an algorithm based on this reduction whose complexity is bounded in terms of the level of the network.
Combined healthy lifestyle factors and psychosocial outcomes among cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zhu Chunsu , Lian Zhiwei , Arndt Volker , Thong Melissa S. Y. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Purpose
This systematic review aims to summarize the associations between combined healthy lifestyles and psychosocial outcomes (health-related quality of life (HRQOL), depression, anxiety, psychological distress (PD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)) among cancer survivors.

Methods
PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE were searched for observational and interventional studies examining healthy lifestyle scores (HLS, calculated by a combination of at least three lifestyles) and psychosocial outcomes among cancer survivors from inception to April 2024. A minimum of two studies with the same study design were pooled using random effects models.

Results
Twenty-one studies (44,812 survivors) were included. Of all studies, 16 of which were included in meta-analysis. The pooling of cross-sectional evidence shows significant association between HLS and overall, physical, and psychosocial HRQOL. Significance was only observed for overall and physical HRQOL but not for psychosocial HRQOL in cohort studies. The estimations and 95% confidence interval (CI) with 1-point increase in HLS were 1.47 (0.83–2.12) and 1.42 (0.19–2.65) for overall and physical HRQOL, respectively. The evidence from interventional studies also indicated that interventions on multiple lifestyles have positive effects on the physical but not psychosocial HRQOL. Despite the limited number of studies, significant associations were found between HLS and depression, anxiety, PD, and PTSD.

Conclusions
Although evidence is limited, we found that the combination of multiple healthier lifestyles is associated with better psychosocial outcomes in cancer survivors.

Implications for cancer survivors
This review underscores the potential for adhering to multiple healthy lifestyles to improve psychosocial outcomes and enhance HRQOL for cancer survivors.
Application of norepinephrine in the treatment of septic shock: a meta-analysis
Authors: Xu Qiu Ying , Jin Yan Hong , Fu Li , Li Ying Ying 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Objective
To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of norepinephrine in the treatment of septic shock.

Methods
Literature retrieval of eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on norepinephrine in the treatment of septic shock was performed in three English databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and Medline from database establishment to October 1, 2023. The Cochrane risk bias tool was used to evaluate the quality of the included literature. RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis.

Results
A total of 14 RCTs were included in this study, and the risk of bias was low. Our meta-analysis showed that the norepinephrine group had significantly better outcomes in reducing the 28-day mortality rate (RR = 0.92; 95% CI, 0.86 ~ 0.99; P = 0.03), the incidence of arrhythmia (RR = 0.54; 95% CI, 0.45 ~ 0.64; P < 0.0001), and the length of stay in intensive care unit (ICU) (MD =  − 1.03; 95% CI, − 1.85 to approximately − 0.21; P = 0.01) than those of the control group. However, there were no statistically significant differences in in-hospital mortality rate (RR = 0.97; 95% CI, 0.90 ~ 1.04; P = 0.4), the 90-day mortality rate (RR = 1.07; 95% CI, 0.97 ~ 1.18; P = 0.15), length of hospital stay (MD = 0.03; 95% CI, − 1.13 ~ 1.18; P = 0.96), and the rate of achieving target MAP (RR = 1.27; 95% CI, 0.72 ~ 2.26; P = 0.41) between the norepinephrine group and the control group.

Conclusion
Norepinephrine has the advantages of improving 28-day mortality, shortening ICU hospitalization time, and reducing the incidence of arrhythmia. It is a more effective choice for the treatment of septic shock than other vasopressors, and the incidence of arrhythmia is low.
Artificial Intelligence for Clinical Management of Male Infertility, a Scoping Review
Authors: Naik Noopur , Roth Bradley , Lundy Scott D. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Purpose of Review
Infertility impacts one in six couples worldwide, with male infertility contributing to approximately half of these cases. However, the causes of infertility remain incompletely understood, and current methods of clinical management are cost-restrictive, time-intensive, and have limited success. Artificial intelligence (AI) may help address some of these challenges. In this review, we synthesize recent literature in AI with implications for the clinical management of male infertility.

Recent Findings
Artificial intelligence may offer opportunities for proactive, cost-effective, and efficient management of male infertility, specifically in the areas of hypogonadism, semen analysis, and interventions such as assisted reproductive technology.

Summary
Patients may benefit from the integration of AI into a male infertility specialist’s clinical workflow. The ability of AI to integrate large volumes of data into predictive models could help clinicians guide conversations with patients on the value of various treatment options in infertility, but caution must be taken to ensure the quality of care being delivered remains high.
Optimal threshold of portal pressure gradient for patients with ascites after covered TIPS: a multicentre cohort study
Authors: Xia Yifu , Tie Jun , Wang Guangchuan , Wu Hao , Zhuge Yuzheng , Yuan Xulong , Huang Guangjun , Li Zhen , Zhang Linhao , Cai Zihao , Tang Chengwei , Zhang Chunqing 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Background
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is recommended for treating recurrent and refractory ascites. However, determining the target portal pressure gradient (PPG) has been inconclusive. This multicentre cohort study explored the post-TIPS PPG potential range associated with improving survival.

Methods
The study enrolled 276 patients, all of whom underwent covered TIPS for ascites treatment across four medical centers. The cumulative incidences of clinical outcomes were compared among groups categorized by potential PPG thresholds.

Results
During the whole follow-up period with a medium follow-up of 21.6 (7.5, 41.6) months, 122 (44.2%) experienced liver-related death, and 73 (26.4%) patients experienced a recurrence of ascites. Multivariable analysis revealed PPG < 7 mmHg (p = 0.007) and the recurrence of ascites (p = 0.033) are independent risk factors for survival, while the PPG ≥ 11 mmHg was an independent risk factor for the recurrence of ascites (p = 0.012). Patients with ≥ 7 mmHg had a lower rate of liver-related death than patients with post-TIPS PPG < 7 mmHg (51.0% vs 66.6%, p = 0.004), while those with post-TIPS PPG ≥ 11 mmHg exhibited a higher cumulative incidence of ascites compared to those with post-TIPS PPG < 11 mmHg (44.6% vs 33.7%, p = 0.023). The robustness of the results was confirmed.

Conclusion
Our study highlighted the existence of an optimal post-TIPS PPG range in patients with recurrent and refractory ascites. Patients may experience improved survival and ascites control with a post-TIPS PPG of 7–11 mmHg.

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Localhost detour from public to private networks: Vulnerabilities and mitigations
Authors: Israeli Dor , Noy Alon , Afek Yehuda , Bremler-Barr Anat 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis paper presents a new localhost browser based vulnerability and corresponding attack that opens the door to new attacks on private networks and local devices. We show that this new vulnerability may put hundreds of millions of internet users and their IoT devices at risk. We demonstrate the viability of the attack on a real product, "Folding@Home", of which we did a responsible disclosure of the specific vulnerability . Following the attack presentation, we suggest three new protection mechanisms to mitigate this vulnerability, across the different entities of the attack (broswer, localhost server, and attacked IOT). This new attack bypasses recently suggested protection mechanisms designed to stop browser-based attacks on private devices and local applications (Chromium and Rigoudy 2021, Afek et al. 2019), of which we also did a responsible disclosure.