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Leveraging digital data to facilitate circular control in the aftermarket – experiences from an international manufacturing firm
Authors: Johnstone Leanne 
Published: July 2024

Purpose
Growing research attention has been given to both the circular economy and digitalisation in accounting research in recent years, but there are few studies exploring how digital tools are used to develop, analyse and respond to information for circular decision-making in industrial organisations. Therefore, this paper addresses how the data from digital technologies are leveraged in the aftermarket of an industrial firm for circular control.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper develops an analytical framework that is then used to frame the findings through a single case study of an international heavy equipment manufacturer for circular control.

Findings
The case provides examples of how digital technologies are used for circular control, framed within the analytical model as the key contribution. The study illustrates the different ways through which the accounting information from such technologies supports the service marketing function through circular control and the types of controls needed for this.

Practical implications
Managers in large industrial organisations should ensure customer-facing staff have adequate digital competences and knowledge of circular products and services for marketing, product design improvements and material recovery that can help decrease costs and improve customer satisfaction. The digital systems need to be integrated with upstream and downstream partners.

Social implications
Understanding the transition towards increasingly circular product-service systems in industrial firms is important for current and future generations.

Originality/value
The originality lies in providing an empirical example of how digital technologies can be used to facilitate circular control and support the service marketing function in the aftermarket of an industrial firm.
An exploratory study of the efficacy and safety of amenamevir for the treatment of herpes zoster in patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs
Authors: Imafuku Shinichi , Takeuchi Satoshi , Urabe Kazunori , Arakawa Masataka , Sasaki Ryo , Oka Daigo , Yamamoto Takenobu , Ono Fumitake , Shirahama Shigeho , Yasumoto Shinichiro , Fukuda Hiroaki 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAmenamevir is an oral once‐daily antiherpesvirus drug that can be administered without dose adjustment in patients with impaired renal function. There are currently no clinical data on immunocompromised patients with herpes zoster treated with amenamevir. Therefore, an exploratory study of the efficacy and safety of amenamevir against herpes zoster in patients with immunosuppression was conducted. Inclusion criteria included patients with acute herpes zoster receiving immunosuppressive drugs or those with malignant tumors or autoimmune diseases. Twenty‐four patients were included and received amenamevir (400 mg once daily after meals) for up to 14 days. The primary end point of overall improvement in skin symptoms 7 days after treatment initiation (day 7) was 58.3% for “markedly improved” and 20.8% for “improved.” The combined improvement rate was 79.2% (95% confidence interval, 57.8–92.9), and 20.8% of patients experienced “worsened” symptoms. The secondary end points of overall improvement in skin symptoms on day 14 and day 28 were 95.7% and 100%, respectively. The skin symptoms progressed during treatment, peaking on day 7, and then began to heal. By Kaplan–Meier estimation, the median periods to complete crusting and healing were both day 14. There were five adverse events with a possible causal relationship to amenamevir (bacterial skin infection, anemia, hyponatremia, headache, and abnormal liver function) in one of the 24 patients. Although the bacterial skin infection was severe, all events in this patient were reported to be either recovered or recovering. These findings indicate that amenamevir can be effective and safe in immunocompromised patients with herpes zoster. However, as worsening can happen around day 7, it is necessary to carefully monitor such patients and switch to other therapies such as intravenous acyclovir if necessary.Clinical trial identifier: Japan Registry of Clinical Trials jRCTs031190208.
Do sexual differences in life strategies make male lizards more susceptible to parasite infection?
Authors: Megía‐Palma Rodrigo , Cuervo José J. , Fitze Patrick S. , Martínez Javier , Jiménez‐Robles Octavio , De la Riva Ignacio , Reguera Senda , Moreno‐Rueda Gregorio , Blaimont Pauline , Kopena Renata , Barrientos Rafael , Martín José , Merino Santiago 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Female and male hosts may maximise their fitness by evolving different strategies to compensate for the costs of parasite infections. The resulting sexual dimorphism might be apparent in differential relationships between parasite load and body condition, potentially reflecting differences in energy allocation to anti‐parasitic defences. For example, male lacertids with high body condition may produce many offspring while being intensely parasitised. In contrast, female lacertids may show a different outcome of the trade‐offs between body condition and immunity, aiming to better protect themselves from the harm of parasites.

We predicted that females would have fewer parasites than males and a lower body condition across parasitaemia levels because they would invest resources in parasite defence to mitigate the costs of infection. In contrast, the male strategy to maximise access to females would imply some level of parasite tolerance and, thus, higher parasitaemia.

We analysed the relationship between the body condition of lizards and the parasitemias of Karyolysus and Schellackia, two genera of blood parasites with different phylogenetic origins, in 565 females and 899 males belonging to 10 species of the Lacertidae (Squamata). These lizards were sampled over a period of 12 years across 34 sampling sites in southwestern Europe.

The results concerning the Karyolysus infections were consistent with the predictions, with males having similar body condition across parasitaemia levels even though they had higher infection intensities than females. On the other hand, females with higher levels of Karyolysus parasitaemia had lower body condition. This is consistent with the prediction that different life strategies of male and female lacertids can explain the infection patterns of Karyolysus. In contrast, the parasitaemia of Schellackia was consistently low in both male and female hosts, with no significant effect on the body condition of lizards. This suggests that lizards of both sexes maintain this parasite below a pathogenic threshold.
Ant and termite collective behavior: Group‐level similarity arising from individual‐level diversity
Authors: Mizumoto Nobuaki , Reid Chris R. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAnimal collective behavior produces group‐level patterns that emerge from individual‐level interactions among members. Such sophisticated behavioral coordination can be observed across various taxa, indicating evolutionary convergence. Among the most striking examples are two social insect lineages: ants and termites. Ants and termites evolved socially independently, inhabit terrestrial and subterranean environments, and face a similar collective task of maintaining their colonies with many individuals. This results in the convergent evolution of collective phenomena, such as constructing complex nest structures or movement coordination based on chemical and tactile cues. However, although the striking similarity attracts the most attention, little research has focused on how ants and termites differ in collective behaviors at individual and group levels. Here, we review the similarities and distinctions of collective behaviors in ants and termites. Even with similarities in group‐level patterns, rich diversity exists in mechanisms of behavioral coordination and the functions of collective patterns. Comparative analysis of collective behavior is challenging, but recent advances in automatic movement tracking methodologies have greatly expanded the potential for generating further insights. Finally, we conclude that comparative collective behavioral analysis can enhance our ability to understand biodiversity and provide alternative solutions for collective problem‐solving in many fields.
Johann Daniel Metzger and Kant's So‐Called Human Races
Authors: van Gorkom Joris 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAround 1788, Johann Friedrich Blumenbach compiled a list of notable contributions to the discussion on Kant's concept of race. This list included references to Kant's second and third essays on race, Georg Forster's 1786 response, and two essays by Johann Daniel Metzger. Blumenbach's compilation stands in stark contrast to contemporary discussions of Kant's racial theories. Despite the increasing interest in this subject, Metzger's critiques are still largely unnoticed. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of eighteenth‐century discussions on race, it is crucial to broaden our perspective beyond the viewpoints of Johann Gottfried Herder and Forster and include Metzger's contributions. In this article, I aim to elucidate (the context surrounding) Metzger's endeavours to engage with Kant's concept of race.
Association between exposure to organophosphate flame retardants and epidermal growth factor receptor expression in lung cancer patients
Authors: Chen Po‐Ju , Lai Po‐Chen , Lu Yueh‐Chien , Pan Bo‐Lin , Huang Wan‐Ting , Kung Chia‐Te , Chiang Jui‐Chin , Cheng Fu‐Jen , Wang Liang‐Jen , Li Shau‐Hsuan , Lee Wen‐Chin , Ou Yu‐Che , Wang Chin‐Chou 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundOrganophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) are extensively distributed in our environment, prompting concerns about potential health hazards, including lung injuries resulting from OPFR exposure.MethodsThe present study recruited 125 lung cancer patients, assessing their exposure to 10 OPFR compounds through urine samples. The final analysis comprised 108 participants after excluding those lacking epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) status and those with chronic kidney disease. Demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as urinary OPFR concentrations, were compared based on OPFR detection. Spearman correlation was conducted to explore the relationship between OPFR compounds, while logistic regression was used to identify OPFR compounds associated with EGFR mutation.ResultsThe study revealed widespread OPFR exposure among lung cancer patients, with an overall detection frequency of 99.07%. Tris(2‐butoxyethyl) phosphate (TBEP) exhibited a strong correlation to its metabolite bis(2‐butoxyethyl) phosphate (r = 0.88, p < 0.01). Patients with TBEP in their urine had higher percentage of wild‐type EGFR and the detection of TBEP was associated with a reduced likelihood of mutant EGFR expression.ConclusionsOPFR exposure was prevalent in lung cancer patients, with TBEP detection identified as a factor with lower EGFR mutation expression. This study contributes to the understanding of OPFR exposure in lung cancer patients and underscores the significance of TBEP in evaluating EGFR mutation in this population.
Preemptive airway management planning: A retrospective evaluation of the pediatric difficult airway consultation service
Authors: Dalesio Nicholas M. , Ullah Mohammed N. , Lester Laeben , Zaidi Munfarid , Chu Robert , Mendez Aileen , Milnes Vania , Vaughn Kaitlyn , Hall Kimberly , Tunkel David , Kudchadkar Sapna R. , Walsh Jonathan 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackground/AimsThe pediatric Difficult Airway Consultation Service (pDACS) was created in 2017 to identify patients with potentially difficult airways and create airway management plans prior to airway management.MethodsConsults were either nurse‐initiated, physician‐initiated, or both nurse‐and‐physician‐initiated and were examined for demographic and clinical factors. If a child had difficult airway risk factors, a consult note with airway management recommendations was completed.ResultsWe included 419 consults from the 4‐year study period for analysis. Sixty‐one patients had chronic tracheostomies in place and thus, were analyzed separately. Of the remaining 358 consults, 50% (n = 179) were nurse‐initiated, 30.2% (n = 108) physician‐initiated, and 19.8% (n = 71) nurse‐and‐physician‐initiated consults. Differences in observed frequency of airway edema (difference, 6.3%; 95%CI 0.1%–12.5%; p = .04), cleft lip/palate (difference, 8.1%; 95%CI 0.07%–16.3%, p = .04), craniofacial abnormalities (difference, 12.3%; 95%CI 1.9%–22.7%, p = .02), and trauma/burn (difference, 6.5%; 95%CI 0.09%–12.8%, p = .04) were calculated. Observed frequencies were higher in physician‐initiated compared to nurse‐initiated consults. Airway edema was also more prevalent in dual nurse‐and‐physician‐initiated consults (difference, 8.7%; 95%CI 1.6%–15.8%; p = .01). Physician‐initiated consults were associated with a greater proportion of high‐risk difficult airways than nurse‐initiated consults (difference, 26.7%; 95%CI 14.0%–39.4%, p < .001). Approximately 41.9% of patients at high‐risk for having a difficult airway were identified by nurse‐screening only.Using bag‐valve‐mask was often the primary ventilation recommendation (89.3%, n = 108) and supraglottic airway placement was the most common tertiary plan (74.2%, n = 83). Direct laryngoscopy (47.1%, n = 65) and videolaryngoscopy (40.6%, n = 56) were the most recommended modes of intubation. Three patients with airway emergencies had previously documented airway management plans and were successfully intubated without complications following the primary intubation technique recommended in their consult note.ConclusionsIn our study, nurse‐screening identified patients at high‐risk for a difficult airway that would likely not have been identified prior to initiation of a screening protocol. Furthermore, airway management plans outlined prior to an emergent difficult airway event may increase first‐attempt success at securing the difficult airway, reducing morbidity and mortality.
Antifungal agents incorporated in denture base materials: a scoping review of the current evidence and technology prospecting
Authors: Ferreira ML , Barboza AS , Fernandez MdS , Ribeiro de Andrade JS , Pappen FG , Hwang G , Lund RG 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe aim of this study was to summarize existing data and perform technological prospecting on the effect of incorporating antifungal agents into denture base materials in inhibiting Candida spp., as well as to explore the antimicrobial properties of these materials.MethodsA comprehensive electronic search was carried out in six major bibliographic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Lilacs) until February 2024. In addition, international patent databases were also examined. The search process, study and patent selection, data extraction and risk of bias assessment were carried out independently by researchers. The collected data underwent qualitative analysis.ResultsA total of 10 718 articles were identified in the searched databases, of which 40 documents were included for qualitative data analysis (articles: 31; patents: 9). The majority of the studies focused on investigating tissue conditioners (n = 14) and acrylic resins (n = 14). The primary antifungal agents studied were nystatin (n = 15) and fluconazole (n = 13). The most commonly utilized microbiological evaluation methodology was the agar diffusion test (n = 16), followed by the microdilution (n = 7) and biofilm formation assays (n = 7). All of the studies investigated the inhibitory effect of these materials against Candida species.ConclusionThe incorporation of antifungal agents into denture base materials has been extensively studied and has shown a significant inhibitory response against Candida spp. across various methodological assays.
Histological diversity in hyperkeratotic flexural erythema—Beyond granular parakeratosis?
Authors: Luo Anna , Oliver Fergus , Kennedy Harriet 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe term ‘hyperkeratotic flexural erythema’ (HFE) has been used synonymously with granular parakeratosis (GP), to describe a scaly, typically intertriginous rash associated with contact factors such as benzalkonium chloride. However, clinical HFE can occur without the classical GP histological pattern. We reviewed skin biopsies from 10 patients with clinically diagnosed HFE. A progression of histopathological features is suggested. The absence of histological GP should not exclude the clinical diagnosis of HFE when there is a high index of suspicion.
Pre‐pregnancy obesity among immigrant and non‐immigrant women in Norway: Prevalence, trends, and subgroup variations
Authors: Nilsen Roy M. , Strandberg Ragnhild B. , Yaya Yaliso , Fismen Anne‐Siri , Macsali Ferenc , Morken Nils‐Halvdan , Gómez Real Francisco , Schytt Erica , Vik Eline S. , Sørbye Linn Marie 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIntroductionThis study assessed prevalence and time trends of pre‐pregnancy obesity in immigrant and non‐immigrant women in Norway and explored the impact of immigrants' length of residence on pre‐pregnancy obesity prevalence.Material and MethodsObservational data from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway and Statistics Norway for the years 2016–2021 were analyzed. Immigrants were categorized by their country of birth and further grouped into seven super regions defined by the Global Burden of Disease study. Pre‐pregnancy obesity was defined as a body mass index ≥30.0 kg/m2, with exceptions for certain Asian subgroups (≥27.5 kg/m2). Statistical analysis involved linear regressions for trend analyses and log‐binomial regressions for prevalence ratios (PRs).ResultsAmong 275 609 pregnancies, 29.6% (N = 81 715) were to immigrant women. Overall, 13.6% were classified with pre‐pregnancy obesity: 11.7% among immigrants and 14.4% among non‐immigrants. Obesity prevalence increased in both immigrants and non‐immigrants during the study period, with an average yearly increase of 0.62% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.55, 0.70). Obesity prevalence was especially high in women from Pakistan, Chile, Somalia, Congo, Nigeria, Ghana, Sri Lanka, and India (20.3%–26.9%). Immigrant women from “Sub‐Saharan Africa” showed a strong association between longer residence length and higher obesity prevalence (≥11 years (23.1%) vs. <1 year (7.2%); adjusted PR = 2.40; 95% CI: 1.65–3.48), particularly in women from Kenya, Eritrea, and Congo.ConclusionsPrevalence of maternal pre‐pregnancy obesity increased in both immigrant and non‐immigrant women from 2016 to 2021. Several immigrant subgroups displayed a considerably elevated obesity prevalence, placing them at high risk for adverse obesity‐related pregnancy outcomes. Particular attention should be directed towards women from “Sub‐Saharan Africa”, as their obesity prevalence more than doubled with longer residence.
Meta‐analysis: High pooled positive predictive value of the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition no‐biopsy approach for coeliac disease testing in children
Authors: Vernon‐Roberts Angharad , Verma Sanjeev , Day Andrew S. , Ho Shaun S. C. 
Published: July 2024

SummaryBackgroundThe European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition established guidelines in 2012 for a no‐biopsy approach to diagnose coeliac disease in children. This guideline required symptoms suggestive of coeliac disease, positive human leukocyte antigen (HLA) DQ2/DQ8 haplotypes, tissue transglutaminase type‐2 immunoglobulin A antibody titre at levels greater than 10 times the upper limit of normal, and positive endomysial immune‐globulin A antibody test. An updated 2020 guideline excluded the need for symptoms and positive HLA.AimsTo assess the pooled positive predictive value (PPV) of the no‐biopsy approach with small bowel biopsy (SBB) data as the reference standard for comparison.MethodsDatabase searches (October 2023) provided data that we combined using a random‐effects meta‐analysis to provide a pooled PPV, representing the probability that a positive test result means that an individual truly has the condition.ResultsWe included 23 studies. Study sample sizes totalled 23,769 but only 3007 children had comparative SBB. The proportion of coeliac disease confirmed by the no‐biopsy approach and SBB ranged from 79.2% to 100%, with an overall pooled PPV of 97.4% (95% confidence interval 96.0, 98.6). Sensitivity analysis showed higher PPV for the criteria that included HLA (98.5% vs. 96.8%; p = 0.017).ConclusionBoth no‐biopsy criteria exhibit high PPV when compared to the reference standard. These results provide a consistent message of accuracy and feasibility to inform change and improve outcomes.
Bystander responses in five‐steps: Paving road to prosocial intervention to social exclusion through social‐cognition
Authors: Ayhan Serengeti , Gönültaş Seçil 
Published: July 2024

AbstractTo promote prosocial defending behaviours to social exclusion, it is important to understand the role of social‐cognitive factors in bystanders' cognition, judgements and responses. The current research examined how social cognitive skills relate to different aspects of bystanders' cognition, judgements and responses in the five‐step intervention model. Data were collected from 96 Turkish children and adolescents (Mage = 12.39 years, SD = 1.74, 59 girls, aged 10–17). Participants were presented with a hypothetical social exclusion scenario and their bystanders' cognition, judgements and responses were measured via five‐step intervention model. Theory of mind (ToM), mind‐reading motivation (MRM) and empathy were also measured as predictors. Hierarchical regression analyses showed that while ToM and MRM were more likely to predict bystanders' judgements and cognitions around social exclusion, empathy was also found to be correlated with behavioural aspects of bystanders' responses beside cognitions and judgements. Overall, our novel findings provide insight for intervention studies to promote prosocial bystanders' judgements, cognitions and responses by addressing different social‐cognitive skills.
A scoping review of academic papers on human–lion conflict in Africa
Authors: Abell Jackie , Oldbury‐Thomas Donna , Mazhandu Catherine 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAdopting a scoping review method, we examined peer‐reviewed academic papers published about human–lion conflict (HLC) (including coexistence) and identified knowledge gaps. We searched papers published between January 1981 and December 2023 using academic databases, with the key terms African lion, human–lion conflict, human–lion coexistence, and human–lion interaction. This produced 485 records, reduced to 137 after using additional criteria. Ninety‐eight papers were focused on lions in Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Ten pan‐African studies were identified in our review. Our inductive analysis identified four themes related to HLC: attitudes and perceptions toward lions, causes of HLC, consequences of HLC, and mitigating HLC. Some limitations identified in systematic reviews of human–wildlife conflict have been addressed in recent years, such as broadening the geographical scale of research. However, some knowledge gaps remain, including a lack of assessment of mitigation strategies and studies on climate changes impact on human–lion conflict. Addressing the knowledge gaps highlighted in this review will require diversifying the disciplinary composition of the research teams and increasing researcher reflexivity.