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A better environment at the expense of export growth: A supply‐chain linkage perspective
Authors: Deng Xinghua , Shu Li , Wang Wei 
Published: October 2024

AbstractWe estimate the impacts of the 2017–2019 Chinese solid waste import ban on export growth through the channel of supply chain linkages. Using Chinese firm‐level transaction data from 2016, we constructed product‐level measures of import ban exposure to capture supply chain linkages. We find that exports with higher import ban exposure experience lower export growth after the import ban policy is implemented. Our results suggest that a 1% increase in exposure to the import ban of a product would lead to a reduction of its export growth by almost 2%. The effects are more prominent when export products have the closest characteristics to the banned solid waste. We also find that importing prices of solid wastes surge after the implementation of the policy, which leads to a higher price for exports that undermines the competitiveness of Chinese exports and results in lower export growth.
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Planning, Dose Prescription and Delivery in Veterinary Medicine: A Systematic Review on Completeness of Reporting and Proposed Reporting Items
Authors: Rohrer Bley Carla , Meier Valeria , Turek Michelle , Besserer Juergen , Unterhirkhers Sergejs 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTIncreasing numbers of dogs and cats with cancer are treated with stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic radiation therapy or stereotactic body radiotherapy (SRS, SRT or SBRT). We provide a systematic review of the current data landscape with a focus on technical and dosimetric data of stereotactic radiotherapy in veterinary oncology. Original peer‐reviewed articles on dogs and cats with cancer treated with SRT were included. The systematic search included Medline via PubMed and EMBASE. The study was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) statement. We assessed the manuscripts regarding outcome reporting, treatment planning, dose prescription, ‐delivery and ‐reporting as well as quality assurance. As of February 2024, there are 80 peer‐reviewed publications on various disease entities on SRS, SRT and SBRT in veterinary medicine. Overall, we found often insufficient or highly variable technical data, with incomplete information to reproduce these treatments. While in some instances, technical factors may not impact clinical outcome, the variability found in protocols, outcome and toxicity assessments precludes accurate and reliable conclusions for a benefit of stereotactic radiotherapy for many of the treated diseases. In line with the extensive recommendations from human stereotactic radiotherapy practise, we propose a draft of reporting items for future stereotactic radiation treatments in veterinary medicine. SRS, SRT and SBRT have specific clinical and technological requirements that differ from those of standard radiation therapy. Therefore, a deep understanding of the methodologies, as well as the quality and precision of dose delivery, is essential for effective clinical knowledge transfer.
Resistance profile study of SU‐resistant Sagittaria trifolia in a comparison of seedlings and tuber‐derived plants
Authors: Ohta Kensuke , Sada Yoshinao 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSagittaria trifolia, a perennial weed of Alismataceae in Japanese rice paddies, has a single ALS gene, and both target and non‐target‐site resistance are known in the SU resistance of this species. In this study, the target‐site resistance profile at the whole‐plant and enzyme levels was investigated using self‐pollinated S1 seedlings from a parent plant heterozygous for a Pro197Ser ALS mutation and their clonal tubers. Our objectives were to reveal differences and similarities between whole‐plant resistance of seedlings to imazosulfuron and that of tuber‐derived plants and to correlate the whole‐plant responses to enzymatic inhibition, as well as to quantify the effects of mutant ALS allele stacking. Genotyping confirmed a Mendelian segregation ratio (1:2:1) among S1 plants for wild‐type, heterozygous, and homozygous ALS mutations. Enzymatic assays showed that resistance correlated with the number of mutant alleles, and heterozygous plants exhibited a double‐sigmoid curve plateauing at 50%, indicating the function of a 50:50 wild‐type to mutant enzyme ratio. Studies of tuber‐derived plants showed that resistance increased with more mutant alleles, but with a disproportionate jump over 3000‐fold from wild‐type to heterozygous, and only 5‐fold from heterozygous to homozygous, indicating a saturating tendency in the stacking effect of mutations. The dose response of S1 seedlings was consistent with Mendelian segregation of genotypes and suggested a similar saturation of resistance increase due to allele stacking as observed in tubers, with comparable dose–response patterns across identical genotypes.
Reporting guidelines for evidence‐based practice projects: A Delphi study and publication checklist
Authors: Whalen Madeleine , Bissett Kim , Ascenzi Judy , Budhathoki Chakra 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundEvidence‐based practice (EBP) is the cornerstone of sound patient care. Despite the known importance of disseminating EBP, of the 600 reporting guidelines registered with the EQUATOR network, none exist on reporting an EBP project. This lack of guidance leads to publications that lack rigor and discourages more novice writers who may not know where to begin.AimsThe purpose of this study was to establish Reporting Guidelines for EBP projects by achieving consensus among subject matter experts (SMEs) regarding the required components for a high‐quality report.MethodsThis study followed a modified Delphi technique. The first round solicited free‐text responses regarding reporting sections and sub‐sections. The team analyzed these results and incorporated information from the literature to generate items for the second round. In the second and third rounds, participants ranked each section on a Likert scale of 1–4 (not relevant to extremely relevant) and provided free‐text revision suggestions. Items that reached a 70% consensus moved from one round to the next.ResultsSMEs reached consensus on 6 sections and 30 sub‐sections. Sections address the process for determining best practice recommendations as well as implementation into practice. Headers include (1) “Introduction,” (2) “EBP Design,” (3) “Methods to Generate Recommendations,” (4) “Evidence Findings,” (5) “Implementation,” and (6) “Conclusion.” All items are unaffiliated with specific EBP models, hierarchies, or question formats.Linking Evidence to ActionThe Reporting Guidelines for EBP Projects is a checklist of items with associated descriptors that should be addressed in articles reporting an EBP project. The intention is to provide a roadmap of the items required to publish EBP efforts. It is meant to create a set of expectation for journal editors to provide concrete guidance for authors and elevate the quality and quantity of EBP projects in the literature.
On subgroups with narrow Schreier graphs
Authors: Azuelos Pénélope 
Published: October 2024

AbstractWe study finitely generated pairs of groups such that the Schreier graph of has at least two ends and is narrow. Examples of narrow Schreier graphs include those that are quasi‐isometric to finitely ended trees or have linear growth. Under this hypothesis, we show that is a virtual fiber subgroup if and only if contains infinitely many double cosets of . Along the way, we prove that if a group acts essentially on a finite‐dimensional CAT(0) cube complex with no facing triples, then it virtually surjects onto the integers with kernel commensurable to a hyperplane stabiliser.
Generalising axion-like particle as the curvaton: sourcing primordial density perturbation and non-Gaussianities
Authors: Ghoshal Anish , Naskar Abhishek 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
We investigate the non-perturbatively generated axion-like particle (ALP) potential, involving fermions in the dark sector that couple to the ALP, in an early universe cosmological inflationary stage with the ALP being a spectator field. The potential here deviates from the standard cosine nature due to the presence of the two dark sector fermion masses

$$m_u$$

m
u

and

$$m_d$$

m
d

which couple to the ALP. The ALP is a spectator field during inflation but it starts to oscillate and dominates the energy density of the universe after inflation ends, thereby sourcing isocurvature perturbations, while standard curvature fluctuations from the inflaton are assumed to be sub-dominant. Subsequently the ALP decays converting the isocurvature perturbations to adiabatic perturbations thereby acting as the origin of the primordial density perturbations. We identify the parameter space involving the axion decay constant

$$f_{\phi }$$

f
ϕ

, scale of confinement

$$\Lambda $$

Λ

, ALP mass m and the masses of the fermions,

$$m_u$$

m
u

and

$$m_d$$

m
d

where it can satisfactorily behave as the curvaton and source the observed primordial density perturbation. We also predict local non-Gaussianity signals for bi-spectrum and tri-spectrum

$$f_{NL}$$

f

NL

and

$$g_{NL}$$

g

NL

, as a function of the ratio

$$m_u/m_d$$

m
u

/

m
d

, which are within the allowed range in the latest Planck observations and are detectable with future observations. Particularly we find that the value of

$$f_{NL}$$

f

NL

and

$$g_{NL}$$

g

NL

are dependent on the ratio of

$$m_u$$

m
u

and

$$m_d$$

m
d

:

$$f_{NL}$$

f

NL

is more or less positive for all scenarios except

$$m_u = m_d$$

m
u

=

m
d

and

$$g_{NL}$$

g

NL

is always positive irrespective of the ratio between

$$m_u$$

m
u

and

$$m_d$$

m
d

. The results of our analysis in the limit

$$m_u = m_d$$

m
u

=

m
d

resembles vanilla curvaton scenario while in the limit

$$m_u \gg m_d$$

m
u

≫

m
d

resembles pure axion cosine potential. This is because the model has the unique feature where the extra matter in the dark sector determines the nature and shape of the potential.
A Systematic Review of the Burden of Stroke in Ghana
Authors: Attakorah Joseph , Mensah Kofi Boamah , Yamoah Peter , Wiafe Ebenezer , Bangalee Varsha , Oosthuizen Frasia 
Published: October 2024

Background: Stroke is considered a significant public health concern in sub‐Saharan Africa and Ghana due to its impact on quality of life. However, there is a lack of comprehensive pooled data on the prevalence and incidence rates of stroke in Ghana. Updating this information would help inform decision‐making bodies on measures to reduce the burden of stroke in Ghana. This systematic review is aimed at critically appraising evidence gathered from studies done in Ghana on the prevalence and incidence rates of stroke among the Ghanaian population.Method: Four databases (CINAHL via EBSCOhost, Web of Science, MEDLINE via PubMed, and PsycINFO via EBSCOhost) were searched, for articles published between May 2000 and May 2020 on stroke burden. The search was constrained to studies conducted in Ghana and published in English that have been peer reviewed. Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to assess the quality of evidence. Meta‐analysis was conducted to estimate the pooled stroke prevalence and incidence in the country.Results: A total of three studies that documented 12,974 stroke cases in 1,197,498 participants based on the inclusion criteria were reviewed. The meta‐analysis revealed that the overall national prevalence and incidence rate of stroke for the country were 7.96% and 1.17%, respectively, calculated at 95% confidence intervals.Conclusion: According to the review findings, the incidence and prevalence rates of stroke are high in Ghana or among the Ghanaian population, and they are increasing.
Creative Chronography in Early Christianity: John Malalas on the Deaths of King Cyrus of Persia
Authors: Djurslev Christian T. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
In this article, I use John Malalas’ account of Cyrus’ two deaths – which he claimed was based on Pythagoras of Samos and Julius Africanus – as a case study for historiographical creativity in early Christian chronography. First, I detect that one of Cyrus’ deaths is calqued on Xerxes’ death in the Greek historian, Ctesias of Cnidus, and thus an original interpretation of the event. Second, I place this death story in the greater context of Malalas’ account, showing the great extent to which Malalas, or his source, has rewritten the story of Cyrus. Third, I test the death story’s attribution to Julius Africanus, which I argue is false, based on the high level of chronographic accuracy required for Africanus’ Chronographiae. Fourth and finally, I examine how Malalas was using Africanus’ authority to authenticate the dubious death story of Cyrus.
Sago palm weevil larvae: larval ontogeny and nutritional value assessed from enzymatic activity and in vitro digestibility
Authors: Jeenkeawpieam J. , Panpipat W. , Thongprajukaew K. , Panya A. , Phonsatta N. , Pruksaphon K. , Chinarak K. , Timon F. , Rodjan P. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Sago palm weevil larvae (SPWL, Rhynchophorus vulneratus) have potential for use as food and feed. This study aimed to investigate their development, digestive enzyme activity, nutrient values, and digestible protein using an in vitro digestibility technique. Bioassays for SPWL at 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, and 56 days after hatching (DAH) were conducted in a completely randomized design (CRD). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed, and means were compared at using Bonferroni (Dunn) t-tests and orthogonal polynomial contrasts. Trypsin activity significantly increased at 35 DAH (, quadratic effect ), with peak chymotrypsin activity at 28 DAH (). Lipase activity showed both linear and quadratic increases (), and cellulase activity also increased significantly (, linear and quadratic terms ). Meanwhile, the A:T ratio increased significantly (, quadratic effect ) with age-related rises in these digestive enzyme activities. The highest crude protein content in SPWL was observed at 42 DAH (), with peak carbohydrate at 28 DAH (). Phenylalanine and histidine levels increased linearly (), while lysine and total essential amino acids peaked at 42 DAH (, linear and quadratic terms ). Levels of linoleic acid, total polyunsaturated fatty acids, and the n-6:n-3 ratio peaked at 49 DAH (). In vitro protein digestibility assays were performed using enzymes extracted from quails, broilers, Thai native chickens, and ducks. Significant increases in digestibility were attributed to SPWL protein content and age, particularly beyond 42 DAH (, linear and quadratic terms ), except with duck enzymes. In conclusion, these findings suggest that SPWL cultivation, particularly between 42 and 56 DAH, provides a potential alternative protein source with substantial nutritional benefits for poultry feed. The promise of SPWL to contribute to more sustainable and efficient poultry feeding practices is evident, and further in vivo studies are warranted to validate these results.
اللّسانيّات العرفانيّة ومقاربة الخطاب الأدبيّ
Authors: البوعمراني محمّد الصّالح 
Published: October 2024

ملخّص
يطرح هذا البحث إشكاليّة العلاقة بين اللّسانيّات العرفانيّة والنّقد الأدبيّ العرفانيّ بمختلف تفريعاته، السّرديّات العرفانيّة والأسلوبيّة/ الشّعريّة العرفانيّة، ويثير جملة من القضايا التي تكشف عنها هذه العلاقة، من أهمّها كيف تُرحَّل المفاهيم اللّسانيّة من فضاء اللّسانيّات إلى فضاء الأدب؟ وما الذي يطرأ عليها من تحوّلات؟ وإلى أيِّ فروع المعرفة ينتمي النّقد الأدبيّ العرفانيّ أ إلى العلوم العرفانيّة أم إلى النّقد الأدبيّ؟ وما كان لنا أن ننظر في هذه العلاقة بإشكاليّاتها المختلفة دون تتبّع لمسارها وتحوّلاتها وللقضايا التي أثارتها في النّقد بدءًا بموضوع هذه “المناهج” وإشكاليّاتها الأساسيّة ووصولًا إلى آلياتها وممارساتها الإجرائيّة. وليس من مقاصد هذا البحث تقديم آليات المعالجة العرفانيّة للأدب، بل النّظر في فلسفة هذه العلاقة وما طرحته من قضايا وما أثارته من إشكاليّات لعلّنا بطرح هذه الإشكاليّات نتجاوز المزالق التي وقع فيها النّقد الأدبيّ العرفانيّ تنظيرًا وإجراءً.
Long term follow-up of bilateral internal thoracic artery use in young coronary artery bypass grafting patients: 29 year single surgeon experience
Authors: Chaubey Sanjay , Khan Habib , Desai Jatin 
Published: October 2024

Background Improved long term survival has demonstrated by grafting left internal thoracic artery (LITA) to the left anterior descending artery (LAD). This study investigated the prognostic benefits of BITA versus single LITA with common anastomotic configurations of BITA. Methods Elective patients age below 60 years, undertaken by a single surgeon, between 1992 and 2014 were explored. Cox regression models were fitted to investigate prognostic benefits of BITA. Specific comparisons were made with BITA subgroups who received LITA to LAD or RITA to LAD to establish long-term prognostic difference with the use of the RITA to LAD as compared to the LITA to LAD anastomosis. Comparisons were made with other BITA configurations to establish long-term difference in survival as a result of the actual targets bypassed with BITA grafts. Results Both groups had similar baseline patient characteristics. Following risk adjustment, the use of a second ITA conferred a significant 48% reduction in long-term mortality to BITA group [HR 0.52 (95%CI: 0.36–0.74) p < .001]. The use of the RITA to LAD, instead of LITA, resulted in no difference in the long-term prognostic benefit. The targets grafted with second ITA conferred a significant prognostic benefit for common configurations it was used in for bypass surgery. Conclusions The use of BITA confers long term prognostic benefit to patients. Grafting RITA to LAD instead of more common LITA to LAD made no difference in long term prognosis when compared to CABG patients with single ITA. The use of a second ITA conduit in common configurations for CABG confers prognostic benefits irrespective of distal target grafted.
Revisiting the Corporate Governance–Firm Performance Nexus in Vietnam: Does Capital Structure Really Matter?
Authors: Luu Thi-Minh-Ngoc , Nguyen Phuong Mai , Ta Huy Hung 
Published: October 2024

In this article, we investigate whether the capital structure moderates the corporate governance–firm performance nexus of Vietnamese firms. This study uses data from state-owned joint-stock companies to test the proposed hypotheses in two phases. In the first phase, we adopted and adapted the corporate governance quality (CGQ) index for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations to design a questionnaire to evaluate the CGQ of state-owned joint-stock companies. In the second phase, we collected information from the company’s reports to assess CGQ, cross-check the data and finalise our evaluation. Then regression models were run to test two proposed hypotheses. Empirical findings show that CGQ exerts a positive impact on Vietnamese state-owned joint-stock companies’ performance. Moreover, our result confirms that firms’ capital structure moderates the CGQ–firm performance nexus. Our study implies that the government should promulgate legal frameworks and policies to establish superior legal infrastructure to build trust for investors and improve CGQ in state-owned enterprises. JEL Classification: M10, M12, M48, N40
Online Parent-mediated Home-based Intervention for Children with Autism During COVID-19 Pandemic, Caregiver’s Experience
Authors: Dahake Urmila , Jain Shikha , Choudhary Abhijit , Bang Akash , Girish Meenakshi 
Published: October 2024

Background and Aims: During the COVID-19 pandemic, many caregivers of children with autism faced significant challenges when it came to providing interventions. Studies done so far have proven the efficacy of parent-mediated interventions in children with ASD. COVID pandemic forced to use online platforms for training parents in various parent-mediated interventions. Therefore, we conducted a study on the utility of online parent-mediated home-based intervention for children with autism. Methodology: This is a descriptive qualitative study design. Ten parents of children with autism were included in a series of online interactive meetings addressed by the disability experts. Sensory processing measures (SPM) and sensory profile questionnaires (SP) were used to prepare individualised home programmes. Ongoing support for implementing programme was provided via teleconsultation. Feedback was obtained 6 months after implementing parent-mediated interventions. The perceived utility of was analysed using qualitative data analysis. Results: Nearly all parents reported improvement in skills in language and play areas. 88% parents could administer the programme confidently. The overall teaching format was well-perceived by all parents. The home programme could be easily administered at home as reported by 85% of the parents. In the open-ended question, parents requested a need for more follow-up teleconsultation appointments. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated significant adjustments for caregivers in providing interventions for children with autism. While it posed challenges, it also spurred innovation in parent-mediated interventions and highlighted the resilience and adaptability of caregivers in supporting their children during uncertain times.
Comparative Evaluation of Minimal and Metabolic Flow Anaesthesia Using Desflurane
Authors: Khurana Gulbul , V Muralidhar , MV Jayalalitha , Mahajan Vikram , Kumar Sachin 
Published: October 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is the comparative evaluation of minimal and metabolic flow anaesthesia with regard to hemodynamic stability, trends of anaesthesia gases, problems during maintenance, time to recovery and the consumption of anaesthetic agent. Methods: A randomised controlled prospective study was conducted on 60 patients of ASA grades I and II between 20 and 60 years of age undergoing routine surgeries under general anaesthesia using the Dräger Primus workstation. Patients were randomly allocated to Group 1 (minimal flow) and Group 2 (metabolic flow). Anaesthesia consumption was calculated manually using Dion’s method and the Dräger Primus machine also using the Dräger algorithm. Results: The two groups were found comparable with regard to the above-mentioned objectives. No statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups. Conclusion: Metabolic flow anaesthesia is safe and feasible on a day-to-day basis with the judicious use of advanced anaesthesia workstations and newer lower solubility halogenated agents.
Unveiling the Role of Radiotherapy in Managing Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS): A Unique Case Analysis
Authors: Ajith Kesav , Thilak Lekshmi , Rathnadevi R. , Subathira B. 
Published: October 2024

Background and Aims: Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is an uncommon but aggressive proliferative process affecting the synovium. Diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis (DPVNS) is a type that affects the whole joint and if left untreated, it can lead to joint destruction and osteoarthritis. Only surgical excision can lead to local recurrences in DPVNS. Postoperative radiotherapy can significantly lower the incidences of local recurrences and improve functional outcomes. Materials and Methods: Here we present a rare case report of a lady with biopsy-proven DPVNS where postoperative radiotherapy was given. Results: At a 48-month follow-up, the patient is free of disease with improved joint function. Discussion: Given the improved local control, low morbidity and remarkable improvement in joint functions, postoperative radiotherapy should be routinely considered in cases of DPVNS if complete excision is doubtful.