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Measuring Disparities in the Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Mental Health in Primary Care Settings
Authors: Rogers Cecilia , Boguszewski Katherine , Gummadi Angela , Conaway Mark , Shaffer Laura , Mathieu Irène 
Published: August 2024

AbstractObjectivesTo examine disparities in mental health diagnosis, depression screening, and depressive symptoms in pediatric primary care settings before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to evaluate the use of electronic health records to study temporal trends in pediatric mental and behavioral health (MBH).MethodsThis is an IRB-approved, retrospective study of pediatric patients (n=10,866) who visited three primary care sites at an academic medical center before (2017-2019) and during (2020-2022) the COVID-19 pandemic. We used logistic regression to compare rates of diagnoses, depression screening, and depression symptom scores among demographic groups.ResultsThis study demonstrates an increase in both PHQ-9A screening rates and average scores from 2017-2019 to 2020-2022. There were significant disparities in common mental health diagnoses, including higher rates of psychological distress among lower income and Hispanic patients, both before and during the pandemic, despite lower rates of screening among Hispanic patients. This suggests a need for improved equity in routine MBH screening and additional research to better understand the underlying social determinants that may be driving the greater mental health burden for certain marginalized youth.This study also highlights the strengths and challenges of utilizing EHR data to characterize disparities in pediatric mental illness. Although the nature of care delivery in an academic medical center clinic and the limitations of the EHR for collecting relevant data present challenges to this measurement, the EHR is nevertheless a promising tool for measuring and tracking pediatric mental health disparities.
Transcriptomically-measured gene expression predicts physiological variation across single neurons in humans and mice
Authors: Kendrick Rennie M. , Linderman Scott W. , Owen Scott F. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractSingle-cell transcriptomics measures the molecular landscape of individual neurons with unprecedented efficiency and scale. This insight has the potential to advance our understanding of the molecular basis of neuronal function, and to identify druggable targets for disease treatments. However, transcriptomics also suffers from greater measurement noise than traditional techniques (e.g., RT-PCR), which raises questions about its ability to offer insight into function at true single-cell resolution. We tested if transcriptomic data could yield insight into function of individual neurons in human and mouse neocortex by analyzing two datasets collected via Patch-Seq, a powerful technique for obtaining transcriptomic and physiology data from the same neuron. We found that computational models trained on single-cell transcriptomic data robustly predicted physiology of individual neurons. Critically, models trained on single cells outperformed those trained on cell type averages when predicting single-cell physiology.Thus, the standard approach of denoising single-cell transcriptomic data by averaging on cell types sacrifices functionally-relevant information. Our analysis also revealed novel relationships between gene expression and physiology, including a potential molecular substrate of human- mouse cross-species differences in the speed of single-neuron computation. Broadly, our findings highlight the promise of Patch-Seq for generating new insight into the molecular basis of neuronal function.
Machine Learning Uncovers Vascular Endothelial Cell Identity Genes by Expression Regulation Features in Single Cells
Authors: Arulsamy Kulandaisamy , Xia Bo , Chen Hong , Zhang Lili , Chen Kaifu 
Published: August 2024

AbstractDeciphering cell identity genes is pivotal to understanding cell differentiation, development, and many diseases involving cell identity dysregulation. Here, we introduce SCIG, a machine-learning method to uncover cell identity genes in single cells. In alignment with recent reports that cell identity genes are regulated with unique epigenetic signatures, we found cell identity genes exhibit distinctive genetic sequence signatures, e.g., unique enrichment patterns of cis-regulatory elements. Using these genetic sequence signatures, along with gene expression information from single-cell RNA-seq data, enables SCIG to uncover the identity genes of a cell without a need for comparison to other cells. Cell identity gene score defined by SCIG surpassed expression value in network analysis to uncover master transcription factors regulating cell identity. Applying SCIG to the human endothelial cell atlas revealed that the tissue microenvironment is a critical supplement to master transcription factors for cell identity refinement. SCIG is publicly available athttps://github.com/kaifuchenlab/SCIG, offering a valuable tool for advancing cell differentiation, development, and regenerative medicine research.
Circulation of West Nile Virus and Usutu Virus in Birds in Germany, 2021 and 2022
Authors: Schopf Franziska , Sadeghi Balal , Bergmann Felicitas , Fischer Dominik , Rahner Ronja , Müller Kerstin , Günther Anne , Globig Anja , Keller Markus , Schwehn Rebekka , Guddorf Vanessa , Reuschel Maximilian , Fischer Luisa , Krone Oliver , Rinder Monika , Schütte Karolin , Schmidt Volker , Heenemann Kristin , Schwarzer Anne , Fast Christine , Sauter-Louis Carola , Staubach Christoph , Lühken Renke , Schmidt-Chanasit Jonas , Brandes Florian , Lierz Michael , Korbel Rüdiger , Vahlenkamp Thomas W. , Groschup Martin H. , Ziegler Ute 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundUsutu virus (USUV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are zoonotic arthropod-borne orthoflaviviruses. The enzootic transmission cycles of both includeCulexmosquitoes as vectors and birds as amplifying hosts. For more than ten years, these viruses have been monitored in birds in Germany by a multidisciplinary network. While USUV is present nationwide, WNV used to be restricted to the central-east.MethodsIn 2021 and 2022, over 2300 live bird blood samples and organs from over 3000 deceased birds were subjected to molecular and serological analysis regarding presence of WNV and USUV. The samples were collected at sites all over Germany.ResultsCirculation of both viruses increased in 2022. For USUV, the nationwide presence of lineages Africa 3 and Europe 3 reported in previous years was confirmed. Lineage Europe 2, formerly restricted to the German east, was able to expand westward. Nonetheless, USUV neutralizing antibody (nAb) detection rates remained low (< 9%). 2021 and 2022 were characterized by stable enzootic circulation of WNV lineage 2, dominated by one previously identified subcluster (95% of generated sequences). In 2022, more than 20% of birds in the endemic region in eastern Germany carried nAb against WNV. Serological data also indicate expanding WNV circulation west and south of the known hotspots in Germany.ConclusionsUSUV circulates enzootically nationwide. Emergence of WNV at several new locations in Germany with a potential increase in human infections may be imminent. In this context, wild bird monitoring serves as a capable early-warning system in a One Health setting.
Mapping the intellectual landscape of financial inclusion and sustainable development: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Suryavanshi Urvashi , Chaudhry Rishi , Mishra Akshay Kumar , Yadav Mahender 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This research mirrors a 360° probe into bibliometric review of various studies aimed to examine the relationship between financial inclusion and sustainable development (FI and SD). It also offers a conspectus of apex contributors, influential articles, key journals and potential avenues for further research in this crucial area of global progress.

Design/methodology/approach
The study is the abstract of a total 233 papers on the subject representing a period between 2012 and 2023 in the Scopus database in the domain. This investigation probes into publication trends, the most inexhaustible contributors by national journals, publications and authors. The study conducts keyword co-occurrence analysis and examines thematic evolution using Vosviewer and Biblioshiny.

Findings
The findings reveal four prominent clusters: (a) Financial growth with FI, (b) Economic Empowerment with Sustainable Goals, (c) Environmental Sustainability and (d) Microfinance and Digital Era. Furthermore, the study paves way for the future research agenda with the help of these research themes.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper is the first of its kind in deeply probing the literature on FI and SD from a bibliometric perspective. Hence the findings of this study is a powerful weapon for researchers and practitioners coupled with future research inquiries, offering valuable insights and establishing robust quantitative foundations for advancing knowledge in the realms of FI and SD.
Assessing the deliverables of beyond-the-classroom engagement of management students: an outcome-oriented model approach
Authors: Dhaliwal Amandeep , Malik Sahil , Hazarika Deepti Dabas 
Published: August 2024

PurposeStudent engagement is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various dimensions that significantly influence students and their learning journey. This study aims to explore the extent of engagement among management students outside the confines of the classroom, specifically focusing on their engagement with the campus and community and assessing the outcomes resulting from this engagement.Design/methodology/approachThe literature review provided the basis for developing a student engagement framework, focusing on campus and community engagement and their outcomes. Established scales measured these variables through surveys administered to 386 UG and PG management students. In-depth analysis using PLS-SEM technique revealed the interplay of variables, beyond demographic and descriptive examinations.FindingsThe study found that campus and community engagement fosters a sense of responsibility. Campus engagement also cultivates long-term loyalty to the institution, while community engagement enhances social consciousness. Additionally, no significant differences in engagement levels were observed based on gender or educational level among management students.Research limitations/implicationsThe study faces limitations that need addressing for balanced understanding and future research guidance. Firstly, varying definitions across studies lead to inconsistent outcomes and comparability challenges. Secondly, accurate measurement is difficult due to reliance on self-reporting tools, which are prone to biases. Cultural and contextual differences also limit generalizability, and quantitative data alone may not capture the full picture. In India, identifying specific skills and competencies as engagement outcomes in outcome-based education is challenging, requiring precise variable identification.Practical implicationsThe study would contribute to improving the efficacy of efforts beyond the classroom engagement activities as it tests, validates, and projects them as outcome-driven by showcasing learning both as generic competencies in a broad sense and higher-order competencies in particular.Originality/valueThe literature indicates higher education institutes' activities beyond classroom teaching enhance students' campus and community relationships. This study measures these engagements' outcomes and suggests new research dimensions in student engagement.
“This is not my forte”: examining the impact of cultural dimensions, teacher support, and self-efficacy on university student learned helplessness
Authors: Pham Hang Thanh , Do Minh Ngoc 
Published: August 2024

PurposeUniversity students often encounter academic challenges and setbacks, which can impact their beliefs about their capabilities, leading to a phenomenon known as learned helplessness. This study explores the antecedents of learned helplessness through the interaction between teacher support, self-efficacy, and cultural dimensions such as power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and masculinity.Design/methodology/approachDrawing from constructivism, the authors empirically examined a conceptual model utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM). A total of 268 university students completed a self-survey on learned helplessness via a Google Form.FindingsThe study shows that LH is influenced by personal attributes, perceived support, and cultural context. Higher self-efficacy is linked to lower LH scores, while teacher support indirectly affects LH through self-efficacy. Power distance and uncertainty avoidance also directly impact LH. Additionally, cultural influences indirectly affect LH through perceived support and self-efficacy. However, the hypothesized connections between masculinity and LH were not supported.Originality/valueThe study advances LH literature by exploring it among university students using a multidimensional, constructivist approach, providing valuable insights for educational authorities. We illuminate how individual, social, and cultural factors influence LH, underscoring the serial mediation between self-efficacy and perceived teacher support. Existing literature frequently overlooks the intricate interplay among cultural dimensions and other factors, limiting the formulation of comprehensive solutions. Our research breaks new ground in quantitative LH examination within education, delving into Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and suggesting strategies to mitigate uncertainty and power distance for student well-being and success.
Doctoral students’ perceptions of the English language proficiency completion criteria in Iran: making a case for English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP)
Authors: Chahkandi Fateme 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThis study set out to investigate PhD students’ perceptions of the criteria for showcasing English proficiency as part of the requirements for completing PhD programs in Iranian universities. The criteria included The Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology (MSRT) test, an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, achieving the minimum score on the English section of the doctoral entrance exam, and gaining approval from supervisors regarding students’ proficiency.Design/methodology/approachQualitative data were collected by conducting interviews with 19 PhD students as well as a corpus of 325 students’ commentaries posted on an online forum. The data were then analyzed using the constant comparison method (Creswell, 2013).FindingsStudents held mixed feelings in relation to the new completion requirements and in particular, the MSRT test. However, they advocated egalitarian, objective, and need-responsive measures, which were better mirrored in the EAP program.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings were discussed with reference to the predictive validity, authenticity, and construct relevance of the MSRT test and the EAP program. Despite the absence of quantitative data on the comparability of high-stakes tests and the EAP program, the study offers implications for testing agencies, academic institutions, and tertiary students.Originality/valueA multitude of PhD students and candidates are affected by the results of the new policy. Accordingly, gaining a better understanding of students’ perceptions may assist policymakers in reconsidering their policies, if necessary.
Online disclosure of intellectual capital and the determinants: evidence from higher education in Indonesia
Authors: Ma’wa Afifah , Setiawan Doddy 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThis study aimed to determine the effect of age, complexity, internationalization, educational background of the vice rector for finance and the presence of professors on intellectual capital disclosure (ICD) in the official websites of Indonesian higher education institution (HEI). It also proved whether there was a difference between ICD in the three types of HEI based on autonomy.Design/methodology/approachThe intellectual capital (IC) instrument used was adopted from Nicolo et al. (2021) and subsequently analyzed 78 HEIs in Indonesia, namely PTNBH, PTNBLU and PTS accredited “Excellent.” The content analysis method and multiple linear regression models were used to test the impact of independent variables, while Kruskal–Wallis was used to conduct a t-test.FindingsThe empirical results showed that complexity, internationalization and the presence of HEI professors had a positive effect, while age and educational background of the vice rector for finance showed an insignificant effect on ICD. The t-test showed there was a difference in ICD among the three types of HEI.Practical implicationsThis study provides new evidence related to differences in ICD practices in three types of HEIs in Indonesia. The research findings are expected to encourage cooperation between the government and HEI to improve regulations for PTNBLU and PTS by referring to regulations that have been applied to PTNBH to improve the quality of universities in Indonesia through increasing international accreditation and the number of professors in HEI.Originality/valueThis study was the first to compare ICD among the three types of Indonesian HEI with new variables, namely the educational background of the vice rector for finance and the presence of professors.
Understanding the aftermath of banks merger: analyzing price effects on public sector banks since the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Kumar Sandeep , Verma Amandeep 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThe current study immerses in the realm of bank mergers among prominent PSBs in India, focusing on the financial performance of six recently merged PSBs entities. Amidst the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economies, the study aims to uncover the efficiency of these PSBs in navigating this unprecedented crisis.Design/methodology/approachThe evaluation encompasses panel data on an annual basis spanning from 2020 to 2023. To assess the overall efficiency of merged PSBs, the advanced statistical technique like one-step system generalized method of moments has been applied to estimate its efficiency.FindingsThe study findings affirm that PSB mergers have bolstered financial metrics and efficiency. Enhanced return on equity (ROA) and net profit margin (NPM) signify improved profitability and efficiency. The consolidation also facilitates better asset management and utilization. Moreover, merged entities benefit from economies of scale, cost efficiencies, risk diversification, technological investments, and overall performance improvements.Practical implicationsThe study's policy suggestions stress ongoing consolidation efforts to boost banking sector resilience, advocating for improved efficiency, governance, and asset quality management. These steps are crucial for successful bank mergers and fostering a robust, competitive banking landscape in India.Originality/valueThis study is a novel attempt to analyze Indian bank profitability and efficiency post PSB mergers amid COVID-19 pandemic. In a developing country like India, especially in PSBs has experienced significant structural changes over the previous 7 years just before pandemic, such a study necessitates a prompt empirical investigation.
Environmental sustainability balanced scorecard: a strategic map for joint action by municipalities
Authors: Santos Ana Sofia Silva , Moreira Maria R.A. , Sousa Paulo S.A. 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study seeks to develop an Environmental Sustainability Balanced Scorecard (ESBSC) articulated through a strategic map for collaborative implementation by municipalities by municipalities. In addition, it aims to elucidate the architecture of this tool.

Design/methodology/approach
The research uses qualitative methodology, initiating with document analysis, followed by municipal-level surveys and an interview with the Norte Portugal Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR-N).

Findings
The study constructs an ESBSC that adopts an integrative approach to sustainability, focusing on municipal joint action. The tool fosters synergies and enhances cooperation. By incorporating a strategic mix, the tool contributes to improving the environmental management performance of the participating municipalities.

Practical implications
This study introduces a tool designed for municipalities that aspire to incorporate environmental sustainability into their strategies. This tool facilitates the implementation and management of a long-term environmental strategy, with potential implications for organization and its culture. In addition, it highlights critical environmental factors that should serve as a starting point in future studies or applications of this tool.

Social implications
Involving both an academic institution and multiple municipalities, this research identifies critical environmental factors that enhance environmental awareness within municipalities and designs a tool that, when consciously adopted, can influence the culture dynamics of the population involved. Furthermore, it proposes a structured and systematic research method for creating an ESBSC for joint municipal action.

Originality/value
To the best of authors’ knowledge, this research constitutes the first exploratory attempt to devise an environmental strategy for joint municipal action. Although the tool emphasizes the environmental component, it promotes an integrated vision of sustainability. Despite the extensive application of balanced scorecards in various organizational contexts, their utilization in fostering environmental sustainability at a municipal level remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by developing a tailored strategic tool that operationalizes environmental priorities within municipal governance frameworks.
Advances in drift compensation algorithms for electronic nose technology
Authors: Ren Lei , Cheng Guolin , Chen Wei , Li Pei , Wang Zhenhe 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to explore recent advances in drift compensation algorithms for Electronic Nose (E-nose) technology and addresses sensor drift challenges through offline, online and neural network-based strategies. It offers a comprehensive review and covers causes of drift, compensation methods and future directions. This synthesis provides insights for enhancing the reliability and effectiveness of E-nose systems in drift issues.

Design/methodology/approach
The article adopts a comprehensive approach and systematically explores the causes of sensor drift in E-nose systems and proposes various compensation strategies. It covers both offline and online compensation methods, as well as neural network-based approaches, and provides a holistic view of the available techniques.

Findings
The article provides a comprehensive overview of drift compensation algorithms for E-nose technology and consolidates recent research insights. It addresses challenges like sensor calibration and algorithm complexity, while discussing future directions. Readers gain an understanding of the current state-of-the-art and emerging trends in electronic olfaction.

Originality/value
This article presents a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in drift compensation algorithms for electronic nose technology and covers the causes of drift, offline drift compensation algorithms, online drift compensation algorithms and neural network drift compensation algorithms. The article also summarizes and discusses the current challenges and future directions of drift compensation algorithms in electronic nose systems.