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Population Health Implications of Medicaid Prerelease and Transition Services for Incarcerated Populations
Authors: CHIN ELIZABETH T. , LIU YIRAN E. , OGBUNU C. BRANDON , BASU SANJAY 
Published: October 2024

Policy Points
A large population of incarcerated people may be eligible for prerelease and transition services under the new Medicaid Reentry Section 1115 Demonstration Opportunity. We estimated the largest relative population increases in Medicaid coverage from the opportunity may be expected in smaller and more rural states.
We found that mental illness, hepatitis C, and chronic kidney disease prevalence rates were sufficiently high among incarcerated populations to likely skew overall Medicaid population prevalence of these diseases when prerelease and transition services are expanded, implying the need for planning of additional data exchange and service delivery infrastructure by state Medicaid plans.
ContextAs states expand prerelease and transition services for incarcerated individuals under the Medicaid Reentry Section 1115 Demonstration Opportunity, we sought to systematically inform Medicaid state and plan administrators regarding the population size and burden of disease data available on incarcerated populations in both jails and prisons in the United States.MethodsWe analyzed data on eligibility criteria for new Medicaid prerelease and transition services based on incarceration length and health conditions across states. We estimated the potentially eligible populations in prisons and jails, considering various incarceration lengths and health status requirements. We also compared disease prevalence in the incarcerated population with that of the existing civilian Medicaid population.FindingsWe found that rural and smaller states would experience a disproportionately large proportion of their Medicaid populations to be eligible for prerelease and transition services if new Medicaid eligibility rules were broadly applied. Self‐reported psychological distress was notably higher among incarcerated individuals compared with those currently on Medicaid. The prevalence rates of previously diagnosed chronic hepatitis C and kidney disease were also much higher in the incarcerated population than the existing civilian Medicaid population.ConclusionsWe estimated large volumes of potentially Medicaid‐eligible entrants as coverage policy changes take effect over the coming years, particularly impacting smaller and more rural states. Our findings reveal very high disease prevalence rates among the incarcerated population subject to new Medicaid coverage, including specific chronic, infectious, and behavioral health conditions that state Medicaid programs, health plans, and providers may benefit from advanced planning to address.
Balancing politics and parenthood: Public perceptions of MPs taking parental leave in the UK
Authors: SMITH JESSICA C. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractFamily‐friendly practices in parliaments are central to the recruitment and retention of diverse representatives. Yet, instituting such reforms raises questions about public reactions, something little tested in current work. A conjoint experiment in the United Kingdom tests if the public punish MPs for taking time off their elected roles for a baby. And, importantly, asks who pays the price? Against expectations, MPs who take parental leave are not punished by the public. Voters prefer MPs who are parents, even when they take leave. Crucially, this preference is contingent upon MP sex. Women MPs who take parental leave are consistently the preferred choice over their male counterparts. When the ‘costs’ of parenthood are emphasised, women MPs receive a parenthood benefit, while men MPs do not. The findings align with the recent positive bias for women in electoral choice experiments and lend further support to implementing family‐friendly policies in politics.
The association of ideal cardiovascular health and its change with subclinical atherosclerosis according to glucose status: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Jia Xiaojing , Ding Yilan , Hu Chunyan , Lin Hong , Lin Lin , Wu Xueyan , Qi Hongyan , Wang Shuangyuan , Zheng Ruizhi , Zheng Jie , Xu Min , Xu Yu , Wang Tiange , Zhao Zhiyun , Chen Yuhong , Li Mian , Ning Guang , Wang Weiqing , Hu Weiguo , Bi Yufang , Lu Jieli 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundAn updated definition was developed to better evaluate cardiovascular health (CVH). We aimed to investigate whether optimal or improvement of six CVH metrics defined by new Life's Essential 8 (LE8) may counteract the risk of subclinical atherosclerosis among patients with hyperglycemia.MethodsWe conducted a prospective analysis of 5225 participants without prior cardiovascular diseases, of whom 4768 had complete data on CVH change. Subjects with CVH scores of 0–49, 50–79, and 80–100 points were categorized as having low, moderate, or high CVH, respectively. Subclinical atherosclerosis was evaluated by brachial‐ankle pulse wave velocity, pulse pressure and albuminuria, both separately and in combination.ResultsOf the 5225 participants, 1937 (37.1%) had normal glucose regulation, while 3288 (62.9%) had hyperglycemia. The multivariable‐adjusted odds ratio (OR) for composite subclinical atherosclerosis was 2.34 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.88–2.91), 1.43 (95% CI, 1.21–1.70), and 0.74 (95% CI, 0.46–1.18), for participants with hyperglycemia who had low, moderate, or high overall CVH scores, respectively, compared with participants with normal glucose regulation. In addition, compared with those with stable CVH and normal glucose regulation, participants who exhibited greater improvements in overall CVH from 2010 to 2014 had a reduced risk of composite subclinical atherosclerosis with an OR of 0.72 (95% CI, 0.53–0.98) for those with normal glucose regulation, and 1.13 (95% CI, 0.87–1.48) for those with hyperglycemia.ConclusionsThe novel defined CVH using six metrics was inversely associated with subsequent risk of subclinical atherosclerosis. Both the status of CVH and its changes modified the relationship between hyperglycemia and subclinical atherosclerosis.image
Digital geopolitics in a VUCA world: China encounters a new global order
Authors: Liu Hong , Miao Chunzi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis article examines the evolving landscape of digital geopolitics, with a focus on the intensifying technological rivalry between the United States and China. It discusses how digital transformation is reshaping global power structures, influenced by and contributing to the bifurcation of the world through strategic initiatives and differing digital ecosystems. The article distinguishes digital geopolitics from conventional geopolitics and techno‐nationalism on several fronts: the shift from hard power centred on territorial control to digital dominance; the transcendence of geographical boundaries that have conventionally defined geopolitical conflicts; the evolution from traditional political alliances to strategic technological partnerships; and the competition over setting international standards. Additionally, it addresses how corporate power plays a pivotal role in this new era, contributing to the shaping of the digital geopolitical landscape. Through case studies of Huawei and TikTok, this article demonstrates the influence of digital geopolitics on international business (and vice versa) as well as the intensified bifurcation of the digital ecosystems. The article concludes by arguing that digital geopolitics serves as both the by‐product of and contributor to the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world in which China is encountering a new global order.
Cutting‐edge public space and community‐building experiences from a user experience (UX) perspective – A multinational comparison
Authors: Ursine Fernando , Ong Yi Xuan 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe rise of smart cities has raised innovative ideas on public designs that provide opportunities for community building. Despite extant academic conversations discussing community formation and community management through urban design, there is a lack of literature on the role of the public sector in community building and redevelopment of spaces for the local community. This research aims to gain a better understanding of the importance of how local governments in various countries create and operate public facilities that are intended to allow residents to exchange ideas, learn, and have fun, and how they also pay attention to the esthetics and design of their surroundings to create comfortable spaces for the people. Examining through the perspectives of city design, political science, and urban sociology, and considering the impact that COVID‐19 had on the use of these spaces, this research proposes a benchmark for community building through urban design and analyzes in detail case studies from four different cities: Sapporo, Helsinki, São Paulo, and Singapore. Findings from our proposed benchmark contribute to the theory, and inform public stakeholders and local government to create, activate, and manage current and future public spaces to better serve the residents and attract new residents.
Introduction: Agile governance for a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world
Authors: Liu Hong , Lee Celia , Goh Jeremy 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis special issue on ‘Governing a VUCA World’ aims to contribute to ongoing endeavours in expanding the practices and theories of governance by bringing in perspectives and case studies from the Global South at a time of great turbulence and uncertainties. It hopes to further advance discussions pertaining to various aspects of Asian experiences of governance in developing a model of transnational governance that embraces agility and flexibility in navigating a VUCA world that is fraught with volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.
The interdisciplinary field of Sleep Medicine—time for dentists to sink their teeth into it!
Authors: Cistulli PA , Balasubramaniam R 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSleep Medicine has evolved into a highly multidisciplinary field over the last few decades, involving respiratory physicians, neurologists, cardiologists, ENT surgeons, psychiatrists and psychologists to name a few. It is within this highly multidisciplinary context that we have seen an increasing role for dentists in the recognition, diagnosis and management of select sleep disturbances and disorders. Over the last couple of decades, this growing role for dentists has seen the informal emergence of a new interdisciplinary field of Dental Sleep Medicine—a field that bridges medicine and dentistry as it pertains to the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders. This article describes this new field in terms of its history, the evolving scope of practice for dentists, the implications for education and training, and the importance of multidisciplinary care that optimises outcomes for patients.
Labour Abroad as a Struggle for Land: Young Migrants’ Dream of a Rural Return to Myanmar
Authors: Mortensen Sofie 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis article examines land struggles that take place outside of the land in question, in order to show that rural youth continue to have an interest in rural and agrarian life despite out‐migration. Through life‐story interviews and photovoices with young Myanmar migrants in Thailand's agriculture and tourism sectors, the article shows how rural land serves as the material and emotional basis for young migrants’ imagined futures. Indeed, the vast majority leave Myanmar behind with the dream of saving up to acquire land and set up both agrarian and non‐agrarian livelihoods in their villages of origin. I argue that rural out‐migration and labour abroad need to be considered as struggles for land, driven by emotional attachments to rural areas and life. Importantly, difficult conditions in Thailand and Myanmar, aggravated by COVID‐19 and the 2021 Myanmar military coup, make it difficult for these aspirations to be realised. The findings in this article are crucial to fostering rural futures that can encompass rural youth.
One anastomosis gastric bypass in a patient with situs inversus totalis and severe obesity
Authors: Jazaeri Seyed Ali , Yarigholi Fahimeh , Pazouki Abdolreza 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIntroductionObesity is a widespread health concern, and bariatric surgery has shown promise as an effective treatment for addressing this issue. The increasing global prevalence of obesity has led to a rise in the occurrence of obesity alongside rare conditions such as situs inversus totalis (SIT). One of the most effective bariatric surgeries, one‐anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB), has gained popularity in recent years.Materials and Surgical TechniqueWe report a successful case of OAGB in a patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 51.48 kg/m2 and SIT.DiscussionIt is worth noting that in skilled hands, OAGB can be both effective and safe for patients with anatomical abnormalities like SIT.
Modulation of mitochondrial permeability transition pores in reperfusion injury: Mechanisms and therapeutic approaches
Authors: Morciano Giampaolo , Pinton Paolo 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIschemia/reperfusion injury is attracting continuous interest in science for two reasons: because it affects several clinical conditions and because it has been identified, albeit in broad terms, the molecular entity becoming activated by the reperfusion damage paradoxes. Indeed, calcium, oxygen‐dependent oxidative stress and pH would activate conformational changes in the mitochondrial cristae embedded F1/FO ATP synthase, allowing the formation of pores in the inner mitochondrial membrane thus increasing its permeability. This is a key determinant for mitochondrial stress, cell death and tissue dysfunction. Targeting each of these factors has never contributed to improved clinical outcome of the patients affected by reperfusion damage; now, the focus on the PTP opening could represent the closest target to solve this pathway made by extensive cell death when the tissues become revascularized. In this review, we summarized last knowledge about the structure, the modulation and the therapeutic targeting of the PTP, focusing on ATP synthase and cardiac ischemia/reperfusion.
Who bears the cost of nationalism? A spatial analysis on the unintended spillover effects of boycotts
Authors: Chen Huiyi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractPolitically motivated boycotts aim to harm the sales of goods associated with foreign rivals, but can also harm the domestic economy if the goods are domestically produced. This paper examines the unintended effects of the 2012 Chinese boycott of Japanese cars on China's automobile supply chain. By comparing changes in employment between auto parts and non‐parts industries located at various distances from Japanese joint ventures (JV), I find that auto parts manufacturers near the Japanese JVs experienced a 10%–17% reduction in employment after the boycott.
Digital Module 36: Applying Intersectionality Theory to Educational Measurement
Authors: Russell Michael 
Published: October 2024

Module AbstractOver the past decade, interest in applying Intersectionality Theory to quantitative analyses has grown. This module examines key concepts that form the foundation of Intersectionality Theory and considers challenges and opportunities these concepts present for quantitative methods. Two examples are presented to demonstrate how an intersectional approach to quantitative analyses differs from a traditional single‐axis approach. The first example employs a linear regression technique to examine the efficacy of an educational intervention and to explore whether efficacy differs among subgroups of students. The second example compares findings when a differential item function analysis is conducted in a single‐axis manner versus an intersectional lens. The module ends by exploring key considerations analysts and psychometricians encounter when applying Intersectionality Theory to a quantitative analysis.
Fathers at work—Forfeits, deficits and disregarding discourse
Authors: Kelland Jasmine , Searle Nicola , Brown Andy 
Published: October 2024

AbstractExisting research observes that fathers navigate the workplace through a complex network of mistreatment, adopting “ground breaker discourse” as a mechanism by which to maintain alignment with masculine norms to reduce mistreatment. Through analysis of online forum comments in response to a UK newspaper article exploring fathers and masculinity, this research investigates if “fatherhood forfeits” and the “patriarchal deficit” are evident in this context and how they are navigated. The research affirms the existence of “fatherhood forfeits” and the “patriarchal deficit,” uncovering an additional forfeit of “impeded attractiveness.” Additionally, it expands knowledge regarding the way in which fathers maintain hegemonic masculinity when combining work and care through observing that fathers adopted a “disregarding discourse” toward any criticism as a management strategy, suggesting a new dimension for research in this area. This research identifies ways in which organizations can improve the workplace experience for fathers, with a view to increasing gender equality for both parents and maximizing the effectiveness of staff in the post‐COVID workplace. It is suggested that future research could involve a more representative sample and an exploration of any potential differences in the findings in the context of the post‐COVID work environment.
Inclusion o'clock—Time embodiment in the experiences of disabled employees
Authors: Georgiadou Andri , Damianidou Eleni 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis study introduces the concept of “timeism” to examine how ableist assumptions about time and productivity intersect to marginalize disabled workers in organizational contexts. Drawing on qualitative interviews with disabled workers in Cyprus, we explore how ableist temporalities shape experiences of marginalization and resistance in the workplace. Our analysis reveals that disabled workers navigate and resist marginalizing temporal expectations while also internalizing normative pressures around pace and productivity. The study makes three key contributions: (1) it conceptualizes timeism as a theoretical framework for understanding the temporal dimensions of ableism in organizations; (2) it empirically demonstrates how timeist norms create interlocking disadvantages for disabled employees; and (3) it highlights the importance of an intersectional approach to understanding experiences of time and ableism in the workplace. The COVID‐19 pandemic's disruption of conventional work rhythms provides a unique opportunity to rethink temporal norms and develop more inclusive practices. This research advocates for workplace practices that challenge ableist values and center marginalized workers' experiences, offering important implications for theory and practice in disability studies and organizational research.
ON THE ECONOMIC MECHANICS OF WARFARE
Authors: Vandenbroucke Guillaume 
Published: October 2024

AbstractHow do war‐related expenditures affect economically relevant outcomes at a war's conclusion (e.g., prevailing side, duration, and casualties)? I present a model of attrition and characterize the effects of resources at a military conclusion (one side cannot fight anymore) and a political conclusion (one side quits). I analyze the Pacific War through the lenses of the model, both theoretically and empirically. I find that a parsimonious parameterization reproduces the aggregate patterns of destruction, measured in ship tonnage, for both belligerents.
Performance evaluations and employee turnover intentions: Empirical evidence from linked employer–employee data
Authors: Pohlan Laura , Steffes Susanne 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn this article, we study whether performance evaluations can serve as an instrument for firms to increase employee retention. Feedback on one's own performance may affect individual turnover intentions differently depending on the relative wage rank of workers among their peers. In line with these considerations, empirical evidence based on panel employer–employee data shows that relatively low‐paid employees decrease their turnover intentions after the implementation of a performance evaluation system at the establishment level. We find no effect for relatively high‐paid employees.
Molecular characterization and biomarker identification in paediatric B‐cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Authors: Du Yu , Zhang Xiankai , Sun Ming , Yang Li , Long Fei , Qi Shanshan , Luo Linlin , Lv Xiaoyan , Wang Chenxuan , Wu Xiaoying , Zhu Liuqing , Ou Qiuxiang , Xiong Hao 
Published: October 2024

AbstractB‐cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (B‐ALL) is the most prevalent hematologic malignancy in children and a leading cause of mortality. Managing B‐ALL remains challenging due to its heterogeneity and relapse risk. This study aimed to delineate the molecular features of paediatric B‐ALL and explore the clinical utility of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA). We analysed 146 patients with paediatric B‐ALL who received systemic chemotherapy. The mutational landscape was profiled in bone marrow (BM) and plasma samples using next‐generation sequencing. Minimal residual disease (MRD) testing on day 19 of induction therapy evaluated treatment efficacy. RNA sequencing identified gene fusions in 61% of patients, including 37 novel fusions. Specifically, the KMT2A‐TRIM29 novel fusion was validated in a boy who responded well to initial therapy but relapsed after 1 year. Elevated mutation counts and maximum variant allele frequency in baseline BM were associated with significantly poorer chemotherapy response (p = 0.0012 and 0.028, respectively). MRD‐negative patients exhibited upregulation of immune‐related pathways (p < 0.01) and increased CD8+ T cell infiltration (p = 0.047). Baseline plasma ctDNA exhibited high mutational concordance with the paired BM samples and was significantly associated with chemotherapy efficacy. These findings suggest that ctDNA and BM profiling offer promising prognostic insights for paediatric B‐ALL management.
The identity of Centrodinium elongatum, type species of the dinoflagellate genus Centrodinium (Dinophyceae), and a review on the synonymy of allied species
Authors: Gómez Fernando , Navarrete‐Carlos Tania Corina , López‐Osorio Yahir Enrique , Zhang Huan , Raymond Eugenio , Salas Rafael , Alonso‐Rodríguez Rosalba , Lin Senjie 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe planktonic dinoflagellate genus Centrodinium has been understudied, with the type species C. elongatum remaining undocumented since the original description. Here, we report C. elongatum isolated from Mazatlán, Mexican Pacific. In the chains, the posterior daughter cell with an incomplete apical horn shows the morphology of C. elongatum, while the anterior daughter cell with complete epitheca corresponds to C. pulchrum. For the first time, a species of Centrodinium sensu stricto (highly laterally flattened species with horns) was cultured. An unarmored life stage, known as Murrayella ovalis, derived from the spheroplast after ecdysis. In the rDNA molecular phylogenies, C. elongatum (=C. pulchrum) nested as basal to morphologically similar species (C. eminens and C. intermedium) and as a sister group of a former Murrayella species, C. punctatum. C. elongatum differs from C. eminens and C. intermedium in the chain formation, second apical (2′) plate not being divided, horns with coarse poroid ornamentation, and missing prominent distal spinules. The taxonomy of Centrodinium sensu stricto is revised, with a discussion in the identities of C. complanatum, C. eminens, and C. maximum. The name C. deflexum is restored as a senior synonym of C. intermedium and C. ovale.