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Finding “fake” in the news: the relationship between social media use, political knowledge, epistemic political efficacy and fake news literacy
Authors: Zhang Bingbing , Holton Avery E. , Gil de Zúñiga Homero 
Published: July 2024

PurposeIn the past few years, research focusing on misinformation, referred to broadly as fake news, has experienced revived attention. Past studies have focused on explaining the ways in which people correct it online and on social media. However, fewer studies have dealt with the ways in which people are able to identify fake news (i.e. fake news literacy). This study contributes to the latter by theoretically connect people’s general social media use, political knowledge and political epistemic efficacy with individuals’ fake news literacy levels.Design/methodology/approachA diverse and representative two-wave panel survey in the United States was conducted (June 2019 for Wave 1, October 2019 for Wave 2). We performed cross-sectional, lagged and autoregressive regression analyses to examined how social media us, people’s political knowledge and political epistemic efficacy are related to their fake news literacy.FindingsResults suggest that the more people used social media, were politically knowledgeable and considered they were able to find the truth in politics (i.e. epistemic political efficacy), the more likely they were to discern whether the news is fake. Implications of helping media outlets and policy makers be better positioned to provide the public with corrective action mechanisms in the struggle against fake news are discussed.Research limitations/implicationsThe measurement instrument employed in the study relies on subjects’ self-assessment, as opposed to unobtrusive trace (big) digital data, which may not completely capture the nuances of people’s social media news behaviors.Practical implicationsThis study sheds light on how the way people understand politics and gain confidence in finding political truth may be key elements when confronting and discerning fake news. With the help of these results, journalists, media outlets and policymakers may be better positioned to provide citizens with efficient, preemptive and corrective action mechanisms in the struggle against misinformation.Originality/valueRecent literature highlights the importance of literacy education to contest fake news, but little is known about what specific mechanisms would contribute to foster and reinvigorate people’s fake news literacy. This study helps address this gap.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-03-2024-0140
E-government in Asian countries: a conceptual framework for sustainable development
Authors: Kibria Md. Golam , Hong Paul 
Published: July 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the factors contributing to e-government development as a means to foster sustainable development, highlighting the need for robust e-government frameworks to navigate economic, social and environmental challenges.

Design/methodology/approach
A literature-based conceptual framework is presented, grounded in the comparative analysis of e-government in five diverse Asian countries. The paper introduces a research model with testable propositions and synthesizes lessons for future research, emphasizing the integration of e-government with sustainable development goals.

Findings
The key findings identify three critical factors for e-government development: policy priorities and strategic initiatives, ICT infrastructure and public–private partnerships investment. The research underscores e-government’s role in providing electronic services that support transparency and democracy, which are essential for sustainable development.

Research limitations/implications
Limitations arise from focusing on select Asian countries, potentially affecting the generalizability of results, as well as the dynamic nature of technology and policy landscapes.

Practical implications
This paper underscores the essential role of governmental action in advancing sustainable development via e-government strategies, providing a framework for success in both developing and developed contexts. It demonstrates how e-government can drive sustainability by comparing the progress of five Asian countries to highlight best practices and challenges in implementing such systems effectively.

Originality/value
The paper uniquely bridges e-government and sustainable development research, showing e-government’s role as a sustainable development instrument. This novel integration is supported by extensive literature and a strategic selection of countries representing varying stages of e-government maturity, providing a well-rounded view of e-government’s impact on sustainable outcomes.
Joint replacement and peroneal nerve flap transfer repair surgery for deficiency in the fifth metatarsal bone of the right foot
Authors: Wang Dawei , Xie Chen , Cheng Baoguo , Men Hongyue , Zheng Nanfei , Li Zongyu 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe use of 3D printing technology for prosthetic treatment of forefoot bone defects is relatively uncommon. In December 2021, our research team successfully treated a patient presenting with a bone defect in the fifth metatarsal of the right foot, along with accompanying soft tissue and tendon defects. Following an initial debridement treatment, in April 2022, the patient underwent a right foot flap transfer repair. This procedure, performed under general anaesthesia, also included the implantation of a 3D‐printed titanium metatarsophalangeal joint replacement for the fifth toe. After a 12‐month post‐operative assessment, the donor site displayed normal characteristics and the affected foot exhibited a complete and intact appearance. The patient reported no pain or discomfort during weight‐bearing activities and exhibited a normal gait pattern without signs of limping. Both aesthetic and functional recovery outcomes were deemed satisfactory.
Unfolding BP's reframe through reform strategies for politically connected governance practice and geopolitical disruptions
Authors: Ammar Sameh , Elsayed Nader 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis study examines British Petroleum's (BP) strategic framing and deployment of politically connected governance (PCG) practices amidst geopolitical disruptions from 2010 to 2017. Through thematic analysis, the study identifies three PCG practices developed by BP during reputational disruption, regulatory challenges and political upheavals. Each practice, supported by clusters of political and (non‐)executive actors, shares joint expertise and is deployed defensively or proactively amidst geopolitical disruptions. BP's framing strategies, which include responsiveness, compliance and collaboration, aim to alter stakeholders' perceptions. These understandings affect governance code setters, policymakers and related academic literature.
Tax authority governance and corporate internal control quality
Authors: Tang Xiaojian , Du Dongying , Chen Ying , Tsui Stephanie 
Published: July 2024

AbstractPrior studies of tax enforcement neglect the effect of tax enforcement officers' discretion on corporate internal control quality. This study exploits a unique quasi‐natural experimental setting of the reform of Chinese province‐level tax administrative penalty discretion standards since 2016 to examine the effect of tax authority governance on corporate internal control quality. We show that tax authority governance can improve corporate internal control quality. And this positive effect is more pronounced in firms with more tax avoidance and more collusion with tax supervisors. Furthermore, further analysis shows that legal enforcement and financial reporting environment can strengthen the positive relationship between tax authority governance and corporate internal control quality. Therefore, the above results show that tax authority governance not only increases the predictability of tax violation and its consequential penalties, but also restricts tax enforcement personnel's discretionary power, thereby reducing opportunities for tax avoidance and rent‐seeking behaviour.
Diagnostic accuracy of OCT angiography for macular neovascularization in central serous chorioretinopathy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Kiilgaard Hans Christian , Nissen Anne Helene Køllund , Balaratnasingam Chandrakumar , Borrelli Enrico , Breazzano Mark P. , van Dijk Elon H. C. , Sevik Mehmet Orkun , Grauslund Jakob , Subhi Yousif 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIdentifying macular neovascularization (MNV) in eyes with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) has important implications for its management. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) is increasingly used for this purpose. Here, we systematically reviewed the literature and conducted meta‐analysis to determine the diagnostic accuracy of OCTA for detecting MNV in eyes with CSC. We systematically searched the literature in 12 databases for relevant studies from database inception until 18 November 2023. Eligible studies had eyes with CSC with MNV and CSC without MNV. Index test was OCTA. Reference test was retinal dye angiography. Study selection and data extraction were performed in duplicate, and study was evaluated using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2. Our main outcome of interest was the sensitivity and specificity of OCTA for detecting MNV in CSC. Pooled diagnostic test accuracy estimates were computed using MetaDTA. Of 177 records screened, seven fulfilled the eligibility criteria for our study. These studies summarized data from a total of 1061 eyes. Summary estimate sensitivity and specificity to diagnose MNV in eyes with CSC using OCTA was 92.9% (95% CI: 81.7%–97.5%) and 99.4% (95% CI: 84.1%–100.0%), respectively. The main source of bias across studies was the reference standard, as four studies used multimodal imaging including OCTA for the reference standard. OCTA alone is excellent for detecting MNV in CSC compared to retinal dye angiography or multimodal imaging. Using OCTA first before considering retinal dye angiography could potentially save an important number of retinal dye angiographies.
Complications of vasectomy: results from a prospective audit of 105 393 procedures
Authors: Peacock Julian , James Gareth , Atkinson Melanie , Henderson John 
Published: July 2024

ObjectivesTo provide up‐to‐date complication rates for vasectomy in the UK using 15 years of data collected by the Association of Surgeons in Primary Care (ASPC).Patients and MethodsData were collected between 2007 and March 2022. A patient questionnaire was completed on the day of surgery and at 4 months postoperatively. Rates of early and late failure, infection, hospital admission or re‐admission, haematoma and post‐vasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS) were recorded. There were no specific exclusion criteria. Complication rates were compared to those published by major urological organisations. Descriptive statistics were utilised, without formal statistical analysis.ResultsOver the 15‐year study period, data from 105 393 vasectomies were collected, performed by >150 surgeons. In 2022, 94.4% of surgeons used one test to prove sterility. In all, 65% of patients used a postal sperm test after vasectomy to confirm sterility. Early failure rates were available for 69 500 patients. Early failure occurred in 648 patients (0.93%). Of 99 124 patients, late failure occurred in 41 (0.04%). Of 102 549 vasectomies, postoperative infection was reported in 1250 patients (1.22%), haematoma in 1599 patients (1.56%), and PVPS was reported in 139 patients (0.14%).ConclusionsVasectomy remains a safe and reliable contraceptive method. The rates of complication were generally lower than those published by major urological organisations. This large, prospective audit provides accurate, contemporaneous complication rates that can form the basis for pre‐vasectomy counselling.
ACSL4 upregulates IFI44 and IFI44L expression and promotes the proliferation and invasiveness of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cells
Authors: Rupa Darius , Chuang Hao‐Wen , Hu Chung‐En , Su Wen‐Min , Wu Shiou‐Rong , Lee Herng‐Sheng , Yuan Ta‐Chun 
Published: July 2024

AbstractReprogramming of cellular energy metabolism, including deregulated lipid metabolism, is a hallmark of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Long‐chain acyl‐CoA synthetase 4 (ACSL4), which catalyzes fatty acids to form fatty acyl‐CoAs, is critical for synthesizing phospholipids or triglycerides. Despite the differing roles of ACSL4 in cancers, our data showed that ACSL4 was highly expressed in HNSCC tissues, positively correlating with poor survival rates in patients. Knockdown of ACSL4 in HNSCC cells led to reduced cell proliferation and invasiveness. RNA sequencing analyses identified interferon‐induced protein 44 (IFI44) and interferon‐induced protein 44‐like (IFI44L), encoded by two interferon‐stimulated genes, as potential effectors of ACSL4. Silencing IFI44 or IFI44L expression in HNSCC cells decreased cell proliferation and invasiveness. Manipulating ACSL4 expression or activity modulated the expression levels of JAK1, tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2), signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1), interferon α (IFNα), IFNβ, and interferon regulatory factor 1 (IRF1), which regulate IFI44 and IFI44L expression. Knockdown of IRF1 reduced the expression of JAK1, TYK2, IFNα, IFNβ, IFI44, or IFI44L and diminished cell proliferation and invasiveness. Our results suggest that ACSL4 upregulates interferon signaling, enhancing IFI44 and IFI44L expression and promoting HNSCC cell proliferation and invasiveness. Thus, ACSL4 could serve as a novel therapeutic target for HNSCC.
Optimizing metformin therapy in practice: Tailoring therapy in specific patient groups to improve tolerability, efficacy and outcomes
Authors: Silverii Giovanni Antonio 
Published: July 2024

AbstractMetformin is the first‐line medication for type 2 diabetes. It is effective and safe, provided some caution is taken in specific populations. In patients with chronic kidney disease, metformin may provide long‐term benefits, and it is a first‐line therapy for diabetes, but the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) must be assessed regularly, to minimize the risk for metformin accumulation. When eGFR is 30‐60 mL/min/1.73m2, the dose should be reconsidered, and sick‐days education provided. Metformin should be discontinued when eGFR falls below 30 mL/min/1.73m2. Metformin accumulation may increase the risk for lactic acidosis if concomitant risk factors for hyperlactataemia (liver or respiratory insufficiency, sepsis, acute heart failure) are present; in these conditions, metformin is contraindicated, even although the available evidence is reassuring. Patients on metformin often complain of gastrointestinal side effects (mainly diarrhoea and nausea) during therapy initiation, but they may sometimes occur after years of stable therapy. These usually resolve if the dose is carefully titrated, or by switching to the extended‐release formulation. Patients with obesity may benefit from the significant, although modest, metformin‐associated weight loss and appetite reduction. During pregnancy, metformin is associated with a reduction of pregnancy complications, especially in obese women, but some concern remains, because metformin crosses the placenta, and it is associated with a significantly lower mean birth weight than insulin. In the elderly, gastrointestinal tolerability and renal function must be reassessed more often. Vitamin B‐12 should be screened regularly in long‐time metformin users because metformin may induce clinical vitamin B‐12 deficiency.
Hatching asynchrony affects intraspecific competition among larval mosquitoes
Authors: Szasz Melanie , Evans Katherine G. , Juliano Steven A. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Aedes eggs may hatch in synchrony, yielding individuals of similar age and size, or asynchrony, yielding individuals of different ages and sizes, depending on rainfall. Multiple freshwater species have similar variation in developmental synchrony of immatures.
We tested alternative hypotheses that asynchronous hatch modifies intraspecific competition among Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae) compared with synchronous hatch via: (1) priority effects; or (2) reduced temporal overlap. We placed pairs of newly hatched larvae into water‐filled vials with food at either the same time (synchronous) or 4 days apart (asynchronous) and recorded survival, sex, development time and wing length for the resulting adults.
For second‐eclosing adults, asynchronous hatch yielded larger adult females compared to synchronous hatch, but there were no effects on male sizes, nor on survival or development times. For first‐eclosing adults, asynchronous hatch yielded both larger sizes and shorter development times for both sexes compared with synchronous hatch. These results are consistent with the hypothesis that hatch asynchrony reduced the impact of intraspecific competition, possibly by reducing the time that larvae co‐occurred.
We found limited evidence for priority effects, suggesting that the dominant effect of hatch asynchrony of 4 days is reduced intraspecific competition, probably via reduced temporal overlap. These results suggest that priority advantage is only one possible effect of asynchrony and that there may be benefits to developmental asynchrony under certain circumstances. Further experiments with different degrees of asynchrony, at different resource levels, would enhance our understanding of intraspecific competition among larval mosquitoes and likely other freshwater taxa with variable hatch asynchrony.
The influence of complex psychiatric comorbidities on treatment for clinical high‐risk for psychosis: A preliminary study
Authors: Moe Aubrey M. , Cowan Henry R. , Manges Margaret , Wastler Heather M. , Hamilton Sarah , Kilicoglu Melissa , Holmes Anne C. , Breitborde Nicholas J. K. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimDespite increasingly refined tools for identifying individuals at clinical high‐risk for psychosis (CHR‐P), less is known about the effectiveness of CHR‐P interventions. The significant clinical heterogeneity among CHR‐P individuals suggests that interventions may need to be personalized during this emerging illness phase. We examined longitudinal trajectories within‐persons during treatment to investigate whether baseline factors predict symptomatic and functional outcomes.MethodA total of 36 CHR‐P individuals were rated on attenuated positive symptoms and functioning at baseline and each week during CHR‐P step‐based treatment.ResultsLinear mixed‐effects models revealed that attenuated positive symptoms decreased during the study period, while functioning did not significantly change. When examining baseline predictors, a significant group‐by‐time interaction emerged whereby CHR‐P individuals with more psychiatric comorbidities at baseline (indicating greater clinical complexity) improved in functioning during the study period relative to CHR‐P individuals with fewer comorbidities.ConclusionIndividual differences in clinical complexity may predict functional response during the early phases of CHR‐P treatment.
Characteristics of large granular lymphocyte leukemia associated with variable common immunodeficiency disorders: A study of 12 cases
Authors: Gueuning C. , Lazaro E. , Dupuy H. , Leonard C. , Greib C. , Prot‐Leurent C. , Riviere E. , Viallard J. F. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectivesCommon Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders (CVID) and Large Granular Lymphocytes leukemia (LGLL) exhibit diverse clinical manifestations including infections, dysimmunity, and lymphoproliferation. Recent decades have seen the discovery of new genes in the lymphopoiesis pathway, such as JAK–STAT. This case series supplemented by a literature review aims to describe clinical and biological characteristics of patients with both CIVD and LGLL.MethodologyPatients were included through a call for comments to French and Belgian centers and through a literature review via PubMed. Clinical characteristics were compared to two large French cohort involving CVID and LGLL patients.ResultsTwelve patients were included. In all cases, CVID precedes LLGL (median diagnosis delay for LLGL was 7 years). Most cases presented with splenomegaly and autoimmune cytopenia. Ten out of 12 patients underwent splenectomy during follow up.ConclusionsPatients with LGLL and CVID differ from patients without immune deficiency in term of clinical presentation and prognosis. We suggest CVID may act as a trigger of LGL lymphocytosis, due to endogenous and exogenous antigenic pressure leading to the selection of a dominant LGL clone and stimulation of the JAK–STAT pathway. The role of splenomegaly and splenectomy in LGLL onset warrant further investigation in future studies.
The art of thinking as an intersubjective practice: Eloquence, affect, and association in the Port‐Royal Logic
Authors: Kotevska Laura , Waldow Anik 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn the Port‐Royal Logic, Arnauld and Nicole argue that eloquence plays a crucial role in the cultivation of the art of thinking. In this essay, we demonstrate that Arnauld and Nicole's reflections on eloquence exemplify the need to reconceive the larger framework in which Cartesian theories of ideas operate. Instead of understanding epistemic agents as solitary thinkers who pursue their intellectual goals without the influence of others, our analysis shows that for Arnauld and Nicole thinking well was an intersubjective discursive activity that unfolds between complexly organized persons. Central to this activity is the ability to gauge the affective and associative tendencies of interlocutors and to communicate accordingly. This ability is required to enable speakers to deal constructively with problems arising from the context sensitivity of language, the influences of the passions, and the audience's capacity to decipher meaning in the communication of ideas that facilitate understanding and knowledge. By drawing attention to communication, affect, and association in the Port‐Royal Logic, we show that there is a significant connection between thinking and expressing oneself well in the early modern period.