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Beyond aquifer boundaries: unveiling the multi-dimensional value of groundwater management in Jeju, Korea
Authors: Lee Chanhee , Park Jungkyu 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of groundwater valuation in Jeju Island, Korea, which relies heavily on groundwater resources. The research addresses the limitations of conventional valuation methodologies that often undervalue groundwater management and ignore spatial heterogeneity. We employ three non-market valuation aggregation methods: local benefit, national benefit, and a combined heterogeneous benefit approach. The heterogeneous benefit approach divides the population into groups based on their distinct groundwater valuations and then consolidates their willingness to pay. Using a contingent valuation method, we analyze survey data from 542 respondents in Jeju and 1,000 respondents nationwide to capture the comprehensive value of improving groundwater quality, considering both local and non-local dependencies. Results show that national benefits exceed local benefits by a factor of 21.4, and this disparity increases to 21.6 when spatial heterogeneity is included. These findings highlight a significant underestimation in previous studies focusing solely on local beneficiaries. Our approach enhances understanding of the varied values attributed to groundwater by different populations, providing crucial insights for sustainable water resource management
Modeling the effect of land-use change on runoff water quality in the urban watershed: a case study of Settat city, Morocco
Authors: Ben-Daoud Abderrahmane , Chokhmane Mohamed Ghassan , Moroșanu Gabriela Adina , M'Rabet Souad 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to create a model of the quantity and quality of runoff from the urban watershed. The modeling was performed using a personal computer stormwater management model (PCSWMM) tool and was based on washoff and buildup for total suspended solids (TSS), total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP) measured in the field. In addition, low impact development (LID) was used under four different scenarios to improve runoff control of the urban hydrologic cycle and reduce pollutant concentrations. Model performance was analyzed using the R2 and NSE goodness-of-fit indices. Thus, three typical rainfall events, as well as field measurement parameters (TSS, TN, and TP), were used for the model's calibration and validation. The base scenario quantified the runoff volume and pollutant load without any intervention in the runoff process control. Scenarios S2 (BR: bioretention) and S3 (PP: permeable pavement) contributed, separately, in reducing runoff and pollutant load but with relatively small percentages. In addition, the results show that scenario S4 (BR and PP) has the most significant impact on flow reduction, by about 10% compared with the base scenario, as well as on the pollutant load reduction, by about 31, 29, and 40% for the parameters TSS, TN, and TP, respectively.
Touching Technology—Parents’ Experiences of Remote Consultations for Children With Severe Congenital Cardiac Conditions: Quasi-Experimental Cohort Study
Authors: McCullough Julie Elizabeth May , Sinclair Marlene , Gillender Jonathan , McCrossan Brian , Slater Paul F , Browne Rosie , Casey Frank 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Background
Remote consultations (RCs) using videoconferencing was recommended by the General Medical Council as the method for clinicians to provide patient consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facilitating this while providing high-quality care depends on the usability and acceptability of the technology.

Objective
This project aimed to investigate parents’ experiences of using videoconferencing technology for real-time RCs with children who had congenital heart defects during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Methods
This study’s design was quasi-experimental and was underpinned by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model that seeks to explain and predict an individual’s intention to use a technology. Parents were informed of this study by the medical team, posters were made available in the wards and clinics, and leaflets were left for browsing. Clinician screening of potential participants led to the identification of 33 children and parents who were enrolled on this study. The intervention was a web-based RC by medical staff using a secure, interactive videoconferencing platform (Pexip). Each child and their mother or father received 8 RCs with the same specialist doctor or nurse. Measurements were taken using web-based questionnaires pre and post consultation at the first, middle, and last events; questions were focused on the acceptability, usability, and clinical applicability of RCs. Parents’ experiences were explored using recorded interviews and analyzed thematically.

Results
In total, 29 children aged 4‐1052 (mean 95, SD 191.14) days completed the project, receiving a total of 189 RCs as part of their routine care. Parents’ prior experience of consultation via videoconference was low; however, as time progressed, their use and acceptance of the technology increased. The intervention was warmly received by all parents who found the face-to-face component particularly useful for discussion with their child’s medical team. Furthermore, parents noted the savings on time, money, and childcare.

Conclusions
While in-person consultations are considered the gold standard of patient care, increasing pressures on health services and staff reduce availability. Given the ease of access and additional benefits experienced by parents and their children, it is proposed that hybrid models of consultation and care provision are equal, if not superior, to in-person consultations in the management of children with severe congenital heart defects while reducing costs and pressure on the health service and parents.
Desires and Needs for Quitting Both e-Cigarettes and Cigarettes Among Young Adults: Formative Qualitative Study Informing the Development of a Smartphone Intervention for Dual Tobacco Cessation
Authors: Nguyen Nhung , Koester Kimberly A , Tran Christine , Ling Pamela M 
Published: October 2024

Background
Dual use of both e-cigarettes and cigarettes is popular among young adults and may lead to greater nicotine dependence and additive adverse health effects than single-product use. However, existing cessation programs target quitting either e-cigarettes or cigarettes, highlighting a need for interventions to help young adults quit both products (ie, dual tobacco cessation).

Objective
This formative study is part of a larger project to develop a smartphone intervention for dual tobacco cessation among young adults. This study aimed to (1) explore desires for and experiences with quitting both e-cigarettes and cigarettes and (2) identify needs and preferences for dual tobacco cessation intervention programming.

Methods
Semistructured interviews were conducted to elicit the need for and experience with dual tobacco cessation among 14 young adults (18-29 years old) recruited through Instagram (Meta) advertisements in 2023. We conducted a thematic analysis to identify common themes related to quitting experiences and cessation needs.

Results
Participants expressed a strong desire for dual tobacco cessation and had attempted to quit both tobacco products, mostly “cold turkey.” The priority product for quitting first varied by the individual’s perceived harm or level of consumption. Targets for dual tobacco cessation interventions included (1) highlighting the health effects of dual tobacco use compared with single product use, (2) providing cessation support to quit one prioritized product while cutting down the other product with the explicit goal to quit both, (3) emphasizing unique facilitators and barriers to quitting each product (eg, unpleasant smell of cigarettes facilitating smoking cessation and accessibility and flavors of e-cigarettes hindering vaping cessation), and (4) addressing co-use of tobacco with alcohol or cannabis. Participants wanted personalized interventions through smartphone apps that would tailor support to their tobacco use patterns and unique quitting goals and needs. They also suggested presenting intervention content in multimedia (eg, videos, graphic pictures, quizzes, and games) to increase engagement.

Conclusions
This study provides important insights into young adults’ experiences, needs, and preferences for dual tobacco product cessation. We highlight important targets for future smartphone apps to deliver personalized and tailored support to meet the heterogeneous needs and preferences of young people who want to quit using both e-cigarettes and cigarettes.
Perubahan Bunyi Bahasa Proto Austronesia ke dalam Bahasa Melayu Riau Dialek Pasir Pengaraian
Authors: Sukma Sukma , Widayati Dwi , Dardanila Dardanila , Lubis Tasnim 
Published: October 2024

Riau Malay has language variations generating various dialects, including Pasir Pengaraian dialect, which reflects sound differences. To understand the characteristics of the dialect, it is necessary to analyze the sound changes from Proto Austronesian into Pasir Pengaraian Riau Malay dialect. The purpose of this research was first, to identify the sound changes of Proto Austronesian language into Riau Malay dialect of Pasir Pengaraian using Keraf's theory and second, to analyze the meaning changes that occur due to sound changes using Crowley & Bowern's theory. This research belonged to qualitative-descriptive research exploring thoroughly how sound changes from Proto Austronesian languages occured in detail and how these changes affect the meaning of words in cultural and social contexts which were then explained and described systematically. The data collection method used was interview method with listening technique, note-taking technique and recording technique by referring to the list of 200 Swadesh vocabularies. The results of the research obtained that (1) the types of sound changes of Proto Austronesian language into Riau Malay language were assimilation (progressive assimilation and palatalization), metathesis, afferesis, syncope, apocope, prothesis, epenthesis, paragogue, and monoftongization. (2) meaning changes that occur were pejoration, broadening, narrowing, and bifurcation.
Auditor Ratification in Light of Shareholder Dissatisfaction with the Audit Committee—Evidence from Germany
Authors: Teucher Christoph , Baumann Matthias F. , Ratzinger-Sakel Nicole V. S. 
Published: October 2024

SYNOPSIS
Auditor ratification gives shareholders a voice in the auditor selection process. Although votes against auditor ratification primarily relate to the auditor, they also signal shareholder dissatisfaction with the audit committee that is responsible for recommending the auditor. In Germany, shareholders are required to separately vote on auditor ratification and, in addition, ratify the acts of the supervisory board (including the audit committee), allowing us to separately consider whether shareholder dissatisfaction is directed toward the auditor or the audit committee. We find that votes against audit committees’ acts (rather than votes against auditor ratification) are associated with a higher likelihood of subsequent auditor dismissal, suggesting that audit committees particularly respond to shareholder dissatisfaction when their own reputation is at stake. In addition, subsequent audit outcomes (i.e., audit report lag and modified audit opinions) appear to also be affected by shareholder dissatisfaction with the audit committee.
Data Availability: Data are available from the sources cited in Appendix A.
JEL Classifications: M4; M42; M48; G3; G39.
Causality between Economic Policy Uncertainty, Economic Growth and Stock Liquidity: Evidence from ASEAN markets
Authors: Tran Phuoc , Huy Tam Phan , Hong Tuyet Pham 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This research investigates the causal relationships among economic policy uncertainty, economic growth, and stock market liquidity in ASEAN markets, focusing on the extent and directionality of these relationships. Using Granger causality tests on data from six ASEAN countries, the study assesses the impact of economic policy uncertainty on economic growth and stock market liquidity using price-range and volume-based measures. The findings reveal no significant causal effect of economic policy uncertainty on economic growth or stock market liquidity but identify significant causal effects of economic growth on stock market liquidity for price-range measures and of stock market liquidity on economic policy uncertainty. This underscores the complex interplay within emerging markets and suggests resilience against policy uncertainty. Recommendations emphasize the need for investors and policymakers to consider broader economic indicators and market-specific liquidity measures when evaluating the impact of economic policy uncertainty, advocating for diversified strategies and policies to stabilize economic growth to enhance market liquidity indirectly.
Role of insurance in promoting sustainable development in OECD countries: Mediation analysis
Authors: Hien Tran Thi Le , Tri Ho Thanh , Van Pham Thi Tuong 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This study investigates the correlations between economic and financial indicators and sustainable development goals. Data spanning 1995 to 2022 were collected from 36 OECD countries, resulting in a dataset comprising 1,008 observations. The findings reveal the significant influences of the banking sector’s loan assets, gross insurance premiums, gross domestic product, and tax environment on four dependent variables: carbon dioxide emissions, greenhouse gas emissions, material resources, and renewable energy. Furthermore, the study identifies that value added in financial corporations and patents related to environmental technologies impacts three dependent variables: carbon dioxide emissions, greenhouse gas emissions, and material resources. However, these factors do not influence renewable energy. Additionally, this study establishes that the banking sector’s leverage, financial corporations’ debt-to-equity ratio, financial intermediation ratio, and gross domestic spending on Research and Development R&D affect renewable energy. However, economic debt alone influences carbon dioxide emissions. Moreover, the results indicate that gross insurance premiums mediate between GDP and carbon dioxide emissions, greenhouse gas emissions, material resources, and renewable energy. These outcomes underscore the significance of insurance premium policies, environmental taxes, bank lending management, and corporate debt management as crucial tools for mitigating the environmental impacts of sustainable development.
AI Innovation and Economics Growth: A Global Evidence
Authors: Huy Tam Phan , Hong Tuyet Pham , Thanh Cuong Nguyen , Tran Phuoc 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This research investigates the impact of artificial intelligence on economic growth, focusing on how AI-related activities such as scholarly publications, patent filings, and national AI strategies influence GDP across different national contexts. The study utilizes a comprehensive dataset from 2010 to 2023, covering 141 countries, and employs the SGMM to analyze the economic impacts of AI. Additionally, the study incorporates a Random Forest algorithm to assess the importance of various AI-related features, providing a nuanced understanding of which aspects of AI are most predictive of economic outcomes. This dual-methodology approach allows for robust analysis by addressing potential endogeneities with SGMM and validating feature significance with Random Forest. This ensures a thorough examination of AI’s contributions to economic growth. The SGMM analysis confirms that AI innovations significantly boost economic output, particularly in countries with robust AI strategies and advanced infrastructure. Complementing this, Random Forest analysis highlights that patents per million and comprehensive national AI strategies are crucial in predicting economic growth. These features are key drivers, indicating that dense innovation environments and strategic planning are essential for maximizing AI’s economic benefits. The study suggests that to leverage AI’s full economic potential, policymakers and business leaders should develop comprehensive AI strategies and foster environments conducive to AI integration. This research contributes unique insights into the quantitative effects of AI on economic growth, highlighting the role of national policies and infrastructure in enhancing AI’s economic impact. It offers a nuanced understanding of AI’s potential as a driver of sustainable economic development.
Cerebroprotective properties of nitric oxide in children in cardiac surgery (literature review)
Authors: Pevneva K. S. , Ivkin A. A. , Grigoriev E. V. 
Published: October 2024

Background. Cardiac surgery in conditions of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in children with congenital heart defects is characterized by a complex of damaging factors (initial immaturity of organs and systems, the fact of non-physiology of cardiopulmonary bypass, frequent use of perfusion and non-perfusion hypothermia, comorbid infection), which dictates the validity of using a number of strategies aimed at protecting vital organs and the brain above all.The objective was to study the effectiveness of the use of nitric oxide to protect the brain in children during surgical correction of congenital heart defects in cardiopulmonary bypass conditions.Materials and methods. A literary search was performed in domestic and international bibliographic databases for keywords: nitric oxide, cerebroprotection, cardiopulmonary bypass, organoprotection, inhalation of nitric oxide, children.Results. The review provides up-to-date information on the effect of nitric oxide on the components of the neurovascular unit: angiogenesis, proliferation and myelination of nerve cells, the role in neuroinflammation and deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.Conclusion. The results of many studies confirm the effectiveness of nitric oxide for neuroprotection. However, there is a deficit of clinical researches in general and in the pediatric patient population, which does not yet allow to definitely state its effectiveness.
Variants for dosing of rocuronium taken into obesity during general anesthesia in gynecological laparoscopic surgery
Authors: Polovnikov E. V. , Elizar’eva N. L. , Shmakov A. N. , Kokhno V. N. 
Published: October 2024

The objective was to identify the optimal method of dosing the muscle relaxant rocuronium during gynecological laparoscopic surgery in obese patients.Materials and methods. The study included 36 women with obesity II–III degree, which performed elective gynecological laparoscopic surgery. They were divided into 3 groups. In group 1, rocuronium were dosed at the rate of 0.6 mg/kg of ideal body weight calculated by the Lorentz formula. In group 2, rocuronium were dosed at the rate of 0.6 mg/kg of actual body weight. In group 3, rocuronium were dosed at the rate of 22.5 mg/m2 of body surface area. The comparison group (group 0) included 20 patients with body mass index equal to 18.5–25 kg/m2.Results. The shortest time for the onset of deep neuromuscular block was noted in groups 2 and 3, and the longest, comparable to the indicator in group 0, was in group 1 (p < 0.05). The time from rocuronium administration to the onset of restoration of neuromuscular conduction was the shortest in group 1: 22 [20; 25] minutes, and the longest in group 2: 40 [35; 45] min. There was no statistically significant difference in the dosing of rocuronium in obese patients at body surface area in group 3 compared with dosing for actual weight in group 0: 27 [22; 29] and 27 [25; 33] min, respectively. The recovery time of neuromuscular conduction from TOF = 1 to TOF = 25% was the shortest in group 1 (23 [18; 24] min) and was significantly different from the value in groups 2 and 3, as well as in patients of group 0. In groups 0, 2, 3, values of this indicator were identical. The recovery index did not differ significantly in all four groups.Conclusion. Dosing rocuronium in obese patients based on body surface area has an advantage for comparison over dosing based on both actual and ideal body weight, resulting in greater predictability of neuromuscular block dynamics.
Hand dynamometer and clinical tests to evaluate the recovery of neuromuscular conductance in atracurium versus rocuronium in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery
Authors: Sasaa M. A. , Jaafar J. H. , Saafi М. A. 
Published: October 2024

Background. Postoperative muscle weakness is not unusual and may be related to postoperative complications in patients after general anesthesia. However, the clinical practice of neuromuscular conductance monitoring is uncommon among anesthesiologists.The objective was to evaluate the rate of neuromuscular recovery after atracurium and rocuronium and to determine the numerical value of grip strength using a hand dynamometer, indicating the safety of transferring a patient from the postoperative ward.study design. A prospective, observational, clinical comparison study.Materials and Methods. Upon proper authorization and approval from the local ethics committee, patients referred for laparoscopic surgery, 120 patients of the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I &II between ages 20–49 years were randomly assigned into 2 groups of 60 each. Group I received a single atracurium dose of 0.5mg/kg of ideal body weight and Group II patients received a single rocuronium dose of 0.6mg/kg of ideal body weight. Parameters such as modified Alderete score (MAS), grip strength, and sustained head and leg lift for five seconds were compared in both groups 50 minutes after giving the reversal agent at 10-minute intervals.Results. Postoperative muscle recovery (grip strength) was faster in the atracurium group than the rocuronium group, with a p-value of 0.042 at 20 minutes, and 0.0000 for 30, 40, and 50 minutes after giving the reversal agent. The time to obtain a modified Alderete score (MAS) > 8 scores was statistically insignificant with a p-value of 0.335. Positive clinical test for sustained head lift for 5 seconds was statistically insignificant within a majority of the time, except in the 20 minutes, most of the cases in the atracurium group were able to sustain head elevation for 5 seconds with a p-value of 0.021. In the 10 &20 minutes, most cases in the atracurium group could sustain leg elevation for 5 seconds with a p-value of 0.015 and 0.014 respectively. However, most cases in both groups could sustain head and leg elevation for 5 seconds in the 30 minutes after giving a reversal agent.Conclusion. Compared to rocuronium, atracurium has been associated with faster muscle recovery after a single tracheal intubation dose for a short surgery. This was determined by utilizing an electronic hand dynamometer to measure grip strength. 42% grip strength from baseline might be applicable for safe discharge from the recovery room. A hand dynamometer assessment revealed more post-operative muscle weakening than a clinical evaluation.