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Do high housing prices inhibit entrepreneurial activity?—Evidence from Yangtze River Delta cities, China
Authors: Juanfeng Zhang , Yupiaopiao Lin , Rui Han , Lele Li , Hui Zeng 
Published: August 2024

AbstractContrary to the existing literature that suggests the inhibitory or facilitating effect of housing prices on entrepreneurial dynamism, this paper explores the nonlinear effect of housing prices on entrepreneurship and countervailing effect of entrepreneurial dynamism on housing prices, in addition to investigating the spatial interaction between the two. This paper constructs a simultaneous equation model (SEM) to empirically test the interaction and spillover effects between housing prices and entrepreneurial dynamism. The results show that: (1) there is a two‐way interaction between housing prices and entrepreneurial dynamism; (2) the estimated coefficients of housing prices and the quadratic square term of housing prices (14.285 and −0.744, respectively) are consistent and significant as expected, indicating an inverted U‐shaped effect of housing prices on entrepreneurial dynamism; and (3) in geospatial terms, there are positive spatial spillovers and negative spatial interaction effects for both house prices and entrepreneurial dynamism in Yangtze River Delta cities.
Bioclinical features of haemophilia patients in Benin in 2023: Towards better care
Authors: Baglo Tatiana , Zohoun Alban , Mohamed Falilatou Agbeille , Araba Ferrelle , Houssou Bienvenu , Anani Ludovic , Kindé‐Gazard Dorothée , Fall Awa Touré , Ryman Anne , Gruel Yves , Pouplard Claire 
Published: August 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo analyse the demographic, clinical and laboratory data of Beninese patients with haemophilia.MethodA prospective survey was conducted in three different hospitals of Benin from April 2021 to March 2022, to analyse clinical and biological features of patients with haemophilia previously diagnosed or identified based on personal/family history.ResultsA total of 101 patients were studied, 97 with haemophilia A and 4 with haemophilia B, including 26 new cases identified after family investigation. Their median age was 11 years, and the most frequent initial manifestations were cutaneous‐mucosal haemorrhages (29.70%) and post‐circumcision haemorrhages (25.74%). Previous joint bleedings were present in 77% of them, with an arthropathy in 65 cases, which particularly affected the knees (75%), elbows (41%) and ankles (29%). Factor VIII (FVIII) levels combined with activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) values did not always enable, as would be expected, the distinction between severe and moderate haemophilia, since they were >1 IU/dl in 31 of 74 patients with APTT > 80 s, and between 1 and 2 IU/dl in 26 other cases with previous joint haemorrhages, including 18 with chronic arthropathy. Therefore, for these patients, severe haemophilia could not be excluded, and this uncertainty probably reflects technical difficulties affecting the pre‐analytical and analytical stages of the APTT and FVIII/IX assays.ConclusionOur study proved that haemophilia is a significant reality in Benin, but also remains under‐diagnosed in some districts of the country. In addition, more reliable biological tests are needed in the future to better define the severity of the disease and improve treatment of patients.
Being watched: The aftermath of covert policing
Authors: Loftus Bethan , Feilzer Martina , Goold Benjamin 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe ongoing Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) is largely a response to a stream of national media scandals that exposed the illegal and unethical behaviour of undercover police officers in two secretive units. The testimony of those who were the targets of undercover operations has further exposed the human costs stemming from the personalised and highly invasive surveillance undertaken by anonymous state agents. In this article, we reflect upon the existing research on covert policing and identify new areas for conceptual and methodological engagement, with a view to better understanding the harms that these secretive operations can generate. Attending to the inherent and inescapable intimacy of covert policing offers a much‐needed opportunity to explore the effects of a unique state practice that can radically alter the lives of individual surveillance subjects, and which tests our conventional understandings of the legitimacy and limits of force, coercion and police power.
Exploring the acceptance of generative artificial intelligence for language learning among EFL postgraduate students: An extended TAM approach
Authors: Ma Muqing 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis study delves into the acceptance of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for English language learning among Chinese postgraduate students, examining how individual, social, and technological factors influence this process. Utilizing an extended technology acceptance model, the research collected data from 497 students via a survey, analyzed through partial least square‐structural equation modeling. Key findings underscore personal innovativeness, subjective norms, and trust as significant predictors of GenAI adoption, with an intricate interplay between perceived ease of use and usefulness affecting behavioral intentions. The insights offer theoretical and practical implications for enhancing GenAI's educational integration, emphasizing the importance of fostering innovation, peer influence, trust, and support infrastructure. This contribution enriches the understanding of GenAI's educational potential, particularly in non‐native English contexts, paving the way for further exploration in this evolving domain.
Transcontinental trajectories: Exploring Russian war‐induced migration dynamics in Brazil
Authors: Ruseishvili Svetlana , Ryazantsev Sergey 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 resulted in a massive exodus of Ukrainians to Europe but also the emigration of Russian citizens. While attention has primarily been on the flow of Russian migrants to neighbouring countries, intercontinental migrations to regions like South America have been overlooked. This paper sheds light on the growing trend of Russians settling in Brazil. Drawing on a comprehensive dataset of migration statistics and qualitative data from empirical fieldwork conducted between 2019 and 2023 in three Brazilian cities, our analysis reveals that new Russian migrants to Brazil are primarily young, highly skilled and resourceful individuals. Unlike in other regions, family migration with young children is common among recent Russian migrants to Brazil. We show that strategic births ‐ using the birth of children to gain residency and citizenship ‐has become the primary migration channel, forming a new migration system characterised by intensive circulation and turnover between Russia and Brazil. Moreover, while Russian emigration is driven by political reasons, the incorporation of migrants into Brazilian cities is influenced by the relatively privileged economic and legal status of these families. The paper contributes to a deeper understanding of complex migration patterns in the “Global South” by illuminating a geographically unconventional flow.
Refugee women and work: Evidence from an Australian longitudinal study
Authors: Flavel Joanne , Due Clemence , Howe Joanna , Ziersch Anna 
Published: August 2024

AbstractObtaining employment is a high priority for people with refugee backgrounds in countries of resettlement and an important aspect of integration. There are a range of barriers to gaining work for new arrivals; however, much of the existing quantitative evidence on characteristics of employment and facilitators and barriers to work faced by refugees does not consider gender or focuses primarily on men. We used a large, longitudinal survey of over 2000 refugees to Australia to identify characteristics of employment for refugee women and factors associated with the likelihood of employment. Refugee women had lower rates of employment compared with pre‐migration and were concentrated in lower‐skilled occupations. There were gender differences in predictors of employment outcomes and English language proficiency, living outside major cities and self‐assessed health were all significant determinants of employment for refugee women. The findings highlight the need for specifically considering the employment trajectories of refugee women and the importance of a gender‐informed employment strategy for new arrivals.
Parents' perceptions of patient safety in paediatric hospital care—A mixed‐methods systematic review
Authors: Witkowska Maria I. , Janhunen Katja , Sak‐Dankosky Natalia , Kvist Tarja 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAim(s)To identify and summarize evidence on paediatric patient safety in a hospital setting from parents' point of view.DesignA mixed‐methods systematic review.Prospero IDID number CRD42023453626.Data SourcesPubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, the Cochrane Library and the Wiley database were searched in July 2023.Review MethodsTwo researchers independently applied eligibility criteria, selected studies and conducted a quality appraisal. Data‐based convergent synthesis and thematic content analysis were employed.ResultsTwelve studies were included: eight qualitative research studies, two cross‐sectional studies, one non‐randomized experimental study and one mixed‐methods study. The results were grouped into two themes—parental perceptions of inclusion in paediatric patient safety and parental perceptions of exclusion from paediatric patient safety—and comprised seven main subthemes: comfort in communication, parental engagement, communication difficulties, withdrawal from activity, uncertainty about available information and threats to patient safety.ConclusionsParents are willing to be engaged in care but require support from healthcare professionals, as they are often anxious about the condition of their children and actions they believe might be helpful. They need to be treated as valuable partners and be engaged in communication and decision processes.ImpactThe development and implementation of interventions involving parents in ensuring the safety of hospitalized paediatric patients should be of the utmost priority to healthcare organizations, as the common theme throughout the included studies was the need for improved communication with and recognition of parents as allies.Reporting MethodThe Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analysis (PRISMA) checklist was followed.Patient or Public ContributionNo Patient or Public Contribution.
EPS‐motivated share repurchases and wealth transfer
Authors: Mashruwala Christina , Mashruwala Shamin 
Published: August 2024

AbstractWe study the association between earnings‐per‐share (EPS)‐motivated share repurchases and wealth transfer between the repurchasing firm's ongoing shareholders and selling/transacting shareholders. Compared to other repurchases, EPS‐accretive repurchases are associated with greater wealth transfer from ongoing to selling shareholders, thereby reducing shareholder value for ongoing shareholders. We also find that EPS‐accretive repurchases used to meet/beat analyst forecasts are associated with incrementally more wealth reduction for ongoing shareholders, compared to other EPS‐accretive repurchases. These findings suggest that, compared to other repurchases, repurchases driven by EPS concerns are more likely to benefit selling shareholders at the expense of ongoing shareholders (all else equal). Using quarterly earnings announcements, we find that investors price this one‐time repurchase‐induced wealth reduction for ongoing shareholders. Despite this, however, investors appear to take a positive overall view of EPS‐driven repurchases, suggesting that the benefits of such repurchases for ongoing shareholders outweigh the one‐time wealth reduction from such repurchases. Consistent with this, we find that EPS‐motivated repurchases are associated with better future operating performance.
Exploring the relationship between anal fistula and colorectal cancer based on Mendelian randomization and bioinformatics
Authors: Liu Yicheng , Zhao Wenjun , Hu Weiye , Xu Jin , Zhang Haiyan , Huang Ting , Wu Chuang , Yang Jiajia , Mao Wenjing , Yao Xiaobing , Lu Yafeng , Wang Qingming 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe association between anal fistula patients and colorectal cancer, as well as the potential pathophysiological mechanisms, remains unclear. To explore the relationship between anal fistula and colorectal cancer and its potential mechanisms. Analysis of GEO and TCGA databases. Disease‐related genes were also referenced from Coremine Medical, GeneCard and OMIM. Core hub genes were identified through protein–protein interaction analysis by intersecting differentially expressed genes from the datasets with disease data. On one hand, a prognostic model was developed using genes and its prognostic role was validated. On the other hand, the optimal diagnostic genes were selected through machine learning. Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was conducted to explore the potential causal link between anal fistula and colorectal cancer. Thirteen core genes were identified (TMEM121B, PDGFRA, MID2, WNT10B, HOXD13, BARX1, SIX2, MMP1, SNAL1, CDKN2A, ITGB3, TIMP1, CALB2). Functional enrichment analysis revealed that the intersecting genes between anal fistula and colorectal cancer were associated with extracellular matrix components, signalling pathways, cell growth, protein modification, as well as important roles in cellular activities, tissue and organ development, and biological function maintenance. These genes were also involved in pathways related to Wnt signalling and colorectal cancer development. Prognostic analysis and immune infiltration analysis indicated a close relationship between core hub genes and the prognosis and immune infiltration in colorectal cancer. Machine learning showed that core genes played an essential role in the diagnostic differentiation of colorectal cancer. MR results suggested no causal relationship between anal fistula and colorectal cancer. This study identified shared core genes between anal fistula and colorectal cancer, involved in various pathways related to tumour development. These genes play crucial roles in prognosis and diagnosis.
Fit comparison of interim crowns manufactured with open and proprietary 3D printing modes versus milling technology: An in vitro study
Authors: Morón‐Conejo Belén , Berrendero Santiago , Bai Shizhu , Martínez‐Rus Francisco , Pradies Guillermo 
Published: August 2024

AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the fit of interim crowns produced using DLP‐based 3D printing with different manufacturing workflows—open and proprietary—versus milling technology.MethodsA total of 120 crowns were evaluated using the replica technique. The control group (Mill, n = 30) was manufactured via subtractive technology. Experimental groups were printed using a DLP printer (SprintRay Pro95). In the proprietary mode (SR100, n = 30), manufacturer resin was used with a 100‐μm layer thickness (LT) and a splashing cleaning postprocessing. In the open mode, validated resin was used. Group B100 (n = 30) had a 100‐μm LT, and group B50 (n = 30) had a 50‐μm followed by postprocessing in an ultrasonic bath with full immersion in isopropyl alcohol. Kruskal–Wallis tests with Bonferroni correction was applied after normal analysis (α = 0.05).ResultsGroup B50 exhibited the best overall fit (123.87 ± 67.42 μm), which was comparable to the gold standard Milling group, which demonstrated the lowest marginal fit (p = 0.760). SR100 showed significantly poorer performance compared to Mill, B50, and B100 (p < 0.001).Conclusions3D printed and milled interim crowns generally demonstrated clinically acceptable fit, with the exception of the SR100 group. Postprocessing notably influenced crown fit, with the open mode with total immersion in isopropyl alcohol being superior.Clinical SignificanceThe present study demonstrates that the selection of an optimal manufacturing and postprocessing workflow results in superior fit for interim crowns. This enables dental professionals to evaluate protocols and ensure reliable outcomes with improved clinical outcomes in interim crown fabrication.
Molecular phylogeny of the Lecudinoidea (Apicomplexa): A major group of marine gregarines with diverse shapes, movements and hosts
Authors: Park Eunji , Leander Brian S. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractGregarine apicomplexans are ubiquitous endosymbionts of invertebrate hosts. Despite their ecological and evolutionary importance, inferences about the phylogenetic relationships of major gregarine groups, such as the Lecudinidae and Urosporidae, have been hindered by vague taxonomic definitions and limited molecular and morphological data. In this study, we investigated five gregarine species collected from four families of polychaete hosts (Nereididae, Oenonidae, Hesionidae, and Phyllodocidae) using light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). We also generated small subunit ribosomal DNA sequences from these species and conducted molecular phylogenetic analyses to elucidate the evolutionary relationships within the Lecudinoidea. Our results include new molecular and morphological data for two previously described species (Lecudina cf. platynereidis and Lecudina cf. arabellae), the discovery of a new species of Lecudina (L. oxydromus n. sp.), and the discovery of two novel species, namely Amplectina cordis n. gen. et. n. sp. and Sphinctocystis inclina n. sp. These two species exhibited unique shapes and movements, resembling those of urosporids but with a phylogenetic affinity to lecudinids, blurring the border between lecudinids and urosporids. Our study emphasizes the need for further investigations into this highly diverse group, which has achieved great success across multiple animal phyla with diverse shapes and movements.
Nanotechnology‐based approaches for mycotoxin detection in food and feed
Authors: Nihal P Mohamed , Mohapatra Debasish , Mohd Sharfuddin , Harish Vancha , Singh Sachin Kumar , Singh Gurdeep 
Published: August 2024

AbstractMycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain molds and fungi that contaminate various food commodities, posing serious adverse effects on humans and animals. Aflatoxin, ochratoxin, trichothecene, fumonisin, zearalenone, patulin, and citrinin are some of the major mycotoxins affecting food and feed. The scientific community has focused on regulating food and feed materials due to their potential risks. Conventional techniques for mycotoxin detection have certain limitations in terms of sensitivity, specificity, and speed. In recent years, nanotechnology has emerged as a promising approach to revolutionize mycotoxin detection. This review provides an overview of nanotechnology‐based detection methods for mycotoxins in food and feed, discussing the basic aspects of mycotoxins, their health hazards, and conventional methods. It also explores various nanosensors and nanodevices developed to improve the sensitivity, selectivity, and speed of mycotoxin detection, thereby enhancing food safety and security.
Post‐reflux swallow‐induced peristaltic wave index and mean nocturnal baseline impedance predict proton pump inhibitor response in patients with reflux hypersensitivity
Authors: Liu Jie , Yin Mengqing , Lv Chaolan , Wang Wei , Huang Yizhou , Tian Jiashuang , Wang Bo , Song Gengqing , Yu Yue 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackground and AimPost‐reflux swallow‐induced peristaltic wave (PSPW) index and mean nocturnal baseline impedance (MNBI) have been shown to influence proton pump inhibitor (PPI) response in GERD patients. However, currently, little data concerning these variables in patients with reflux hypersensitivity (RH) are available. In this study, we aimed to evaluate, in RH patients, the prevalence of PPI responders and nonresponders and investigate the predictive value of impedance–pH variables, including PSPW and MNBI, on responses to PPI.MethodsA total of 108 RH patients who met ROME IV criteria were prospectively recruited from June 2018 to December 2022. The prevalence of PPI responders/nonresponders was calculated, and impedance–pH variables were compared between the response and nonresponse groups. Multiple logistic regression was used to investigate predictors for PPI response.ResultsAmong 108 patients with RH, 60 patients (55.56%) were the PPI responders, and 48 (44.44%) were the nonresponders. Compared with the nonresponders, the PPI responders had a lower PSPW index (47.05 ± 4.43 vs 51.33 ± 3.50, P = 0.004) and a decreased value of MNBI (1866.68 ± 390.62 vs 2181.14 ± 338.42, P = 0.017). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that only the pathologic PSPW index (OR: 2.064) and MNBI (OR: 1.800) significantly influenced PPI response.ConclusionsNearly half of RH patients were PPI nonresponders. Impedance–pH monitoring was more valuable than pH‐only monitoring in associating PPI response to reflux in RH patients owing to the appraisal of the PSPW index and MNBI.
Adolescent digital emotion regulation
Authors: Hollenstein Tom , Faulkner Katie 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe maturation of effective emotion regulation (ER) skills is a core achievement of adolescence and youth are now developing their ER habits and skills in a hybrid reality of digital and non‐digital experiences. We present a new model of adolescent digital emotion regulation as a conceptual framework to help guide burgeoning research in this area. We distinguish two primary processes: the regulation of emotions that have been elicited within digital contexts (i.e., the regulation of digitally induced emotions), and how youth regulate their emotions through digital means (i.e., digitally regulated emotion). Following the explication of different pathways in the model and consideration of the affordances of digital contexts, we highlight how this framework connects to theory and guides future research.
Distribution and genetic diversity analysis of fig mosaic virus in Kermanshah Province, Iran
Authors: Momeneh Fatemeh , Khateri Hadi , Safarnejad Mohammad Reza , Moarrefzadeh Nahid 
Published: August 2024

AbstractFig mosaic disease (FMD) poses a significant threat to fig (Ficus carica) trees globally. Fig mosaic virus (Emaravirus fici, Family Fimoviridae) is one of the main causes involved in FMD. E. fici has been reported in many countries, including Iran. This research investigated the genetic diversity and distribution of this virus in Kermanshah Province, the third fig‐producing region in Iran. In 2021 and 2022, 128 samples, mainly displaying FMD symptoms, were collected from fig trees across nine counties. Using DAS‐ELISA with polyclonal antibodies, 86 samples tested positive for fig mosaic virus. The 2‐year‐old healthy fig saplings grafted with scions from infected trees exhibited mosaic symptoms and tested positive for the virus in DAS‐ELISA. Reverse transcription‐polymerase chain reaction (RT‐PCR) by RdRp‐specific primers (E5‐s and E5‐a) also amplified a DNA fragment with the expected size of about 302 bp from the ELISA‐positive samples. Five of the 12 symptomless samples showed positive results in both DAS‐ELISA and RT‐PCR. This indicates that the absence of symptoms in propagation sources does not imply that they are virus‐free. Nucleotide sequences of RT‐PCR products confirmed the fig mosaic virus infection. BLAST analysis of 20 samples (GenBank accession numbers OQ552535 to OQ552554) revealed that 19 sequences show high nucleotide identity (93.4%–96.8%) with an isolate from Lorestan Province, Iran (GenBank accession number KT732024). Notably, isolate FM203 showed distinct genetic divergence (86.6%–90.2% nucleotide identity) and shared similarities with some other Iranian isolates, including those from Kermanshah and Mazandaran provinces. Phylogenetic analysis grouped most isolates with the Lorestan isolate, while FM203 was placed in a separate cluster. This study highlighted the widespread presence of fig mosaic virus in Kermanshah Province, emphasizing varying infection rates across different counties, with Dalahoo County (Rijab) showing the highest prevalence.