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Incorporating knowledge for joint Chinese word segmentation and part-of-speech tagging with SynSemGCN
Authors: Tang Xuemei , Wang Jun , Su Qi 
Published: May 2024

PurposeRecent trends have shown the integration of Chinese word segmentation (CWS) and part-of-speech (POS) tagging to enhance syntactic and semantic parsing. However, the potential utility of hierarchical and structural information in these tasks remains underexplored. This study aims to leverage multiple external knowledge sources (e.g. syntactic and semantic features, lexicons) through various modules for the joint task.Design/methodology/approachWe introduce a novel learning framework for the joint CWS and POS tagging task, utilizing graph convolutional networks (GCNs) to encode syntactic structure and semantic features. The framework also incorporates a pre-defined lexicon through a lexicon attention module. We evaluate our model on a range of public corpora, including CTB5, PKU and UD, the novel ZX dataset and the comprehensive CTB9 dataset.FindingsExperimental results on these benchmark corpora demonstrate the effectiveness of our model in improving the performance of the joint task. Notably, we find that syntax information significantly enhances performance, while lexicon information helps mitigate the issue of out-of-vocabulary (OOV) words.Originality/valueThis study introduces a comprehensive approach to the joint CWS and POS tagging task by combining multiple features. Moreover, the proposed framework offers potential adaptability to other sequence labeling tasks, such as named entity recognition (NER).
The synergy effect of agricultural dual-scale management on farmers' income: evidence from rural China
Authors: Yin Guanqiu , Xu Xia , Piao Huilan , Lyu Jie 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThis study aims to estimate the synergy effect of agricultural dual-scale management (ADM) on farmers' total household income, its heterogeneous effects and its mechanisms.Design/methodology/approachThis study constructs a theoretical analysis framework based on the division of labor and synergy theory, empirically assesses the impact of ADM on farmers' income, and further discusses the heterogeneity and mechanisms using the propensity score matching (PSM) and quantile treatment effect (QTE) models. Data is collected from 1,076 households across 4 cities in Liaoning Province of China in 2021.FindingsADM can improve the total household income of farmers, and the impact force is greater than that of the single-scale management mode. ADM is more conducive to improving the income of farmers with low income and low labor endowment. Moreover, ADM can improve agriculture production efficiency, increase net grain production income. Nevertheless, it has no significant effect on farmers' off-farm employment income.Originality/valuePrevious studies have mainly focused on the income effect of land scale management or service scale management. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to identify the synergy effect of ADM on farmers' income in China. It provides new insights into the process of agricultural production and management mode transitions in rural China.
Optimizing time and cost in construction projects with a hybridized multi-verse optimizer and opposition-based learning
Authors: Pham Vu Hong Son , Nguyen Dang Nghiep Trinh , Nam Nguyen Van 
Published: May 2024

PurposeFor successful management of construction projects, a precise analysis of the balance between time and cost is imperative to attain the most effective results. The aim of this study is to present an innovative approach tailored to tackle the challenges posed by time-cost trade-off (TCTO) problems. This objective is achieved through the integration of the multi-verse optimizer (MVO) with opposition-based learning (OBL), thereby introducing a groundbreaking methodology in the field.Design/methodology/approachThe paper aims to develop a new hybrid meta-heuristic algorithm. This is achieved by integrating the MVO with OBL, thereby forming the iMVO algorithm. The integration enhances the optimization capabilities of the algorithm, notably in terms of exploration and exploitation. Consequently, this results in expedited convergence and yields more accurate solutions. The efficacy of the iMVO algorithm will be evaluated through its application to four different TCTO problems. These problems vary in scale – small, medium and large – and include real-life case studies that possess complex relationships.FindingsThe efficacy of the proposed methodology is evaluated by examining TCTO problems, encompassing 18, 29, 69 and 290 activities, respectively. Results indicate that the iMVO provides competitive solutions for TCTO problems in construction projects. It is observed that the algorithm surpasses previous algorithms in terms of both mean deviation percentage (MD) and average running time (ART).Originality/valueThis research represents a significant advancement in the field of meta-heuristic algorithms, particularly in their application to managing TCTO in construction projects. It is noteworthy for being among the few studies that integrate the MVO with OBL for the management of TCTO in construction projects characterized by complex relationships.
Closing the gender wage gap in the boardroom: the role of compliance with governance codes
Authors: Melón-Izco Álvaro , Bañuelos Campo Arkaitz 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to analyse the gender wage gap (GWG) in the board of directors at the executive-director level. The authors aim to answer two questions: (1) Is the GWG explained by differences between males and females, by discriminatory causes or by both? and (2) what are the main factors that cause or increase the existence of GWGs? Specifically, the authors pay special attention to compliance with good governance codes as a fundamental variable in explaining the GWG.

Design/methodology/approach
The study uses a sample of directors in Spanish companies listed on the continuous market from 2013 to 2021 and uses Blinder–Oaxaca decomposition and unconditional quantile regressions to analyse the GWG.

Findings
The findings demonstrate both discriminatory reasons and differences between individuals when explaining the GWG and showing that compliance with remuneration practices issued by good governance codes considerably reduces the GWG for all remuneration components.

Practical implications
The study confirms adequacy of regulator remuneration recommendations but highlights GWG persistence within boards. To counter this, enforcing pay transparency aids female directors’ advancement, reducing bonuses’ impact on wage disparity, necessitating monitored laws for fairer compensation systems and meeting 40% of women directors’ proposals.

Social implications
Primarily, this study significantly influences public attitudes towards GWG. Specifically, it calls for companies to not only increase female leadership representation but also to ensure equitable remuneration aligned with their male counterparts, conduct regular pay equity assessments, implement pay transparency policies and support work-life balance through flexible hours and parental leave. Furthermore, the work serves as a crucial resource for female directors, empowering them to advocate for their rights in the context of GWG.

Originality/value
This research offers nuanced insights into the GWG in corporate boards, corrects the main limitations of previous studies and calls for regulatory reinforcement and the active involvement of female directors and firms in creating equitable policies.
Regional distribution of housing types and characteristics in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Dano Umar Lawal 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore and analyze the disparities in the distribution of housing types and characteristics among households in Saudi Arabia, taking into consideration the regional perspective.

Design/methodology/approach
This study uses quantitative data obtained from the General Authority for Statistics, specifically from the Saudi 2022 Statistical Census. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentages) as well as inferential statistics, including correlation analysis (Pearson correlation) and t-tests.

Findings
The study found a distinct preference among Saudis for villas, with 85.3% choosing this housing type, while only 14.7% of non-Saudis opted for villas. The statistical analysis confirmed the significance of housing type for Saudi citizens (t = 2.561, p = 0.037), while non-Saudis did not show a statistically significant preference (t = 1.703, p = 0.132). The Pearson correlation results revealed a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.641, p = 0.009) between regional landmass and the number of houses, and a very strong positive relationship (r = 0.984) between population and the number of houses across the 13 regions. As expected, with increasing population, there was a significant increase in the number of houses (p = 0.001).

Originality/value
This study fills a research gap by investigating regional disparities in housing characteristics in Saudi Arabia. The findings are valuable for policymakers, housing developers and the housing market in understanding these disparities. The insights from this research can inform decision-making to promote equitable access to housing types and foster social inclusivity in the housing sector.
Ways to relieve anxiety: Chinese consumers’ perceptions of paid digital knowledge products
Authors: Jin Jie , Chen Huan 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore why Chinese consumers pay for digital content products by investigating the experiences of Chinese consumers living in first-tier and second-tier cities regarding paid digital knowledge products.

Design/methodology/approach
A total of 19 in-depth interviews were conducted to collect data, and the phenomenological reduction was adopted to analyze data.

Findings
This study reveals that Chinese consumers use paid digital knowledge products to alleviate stress and anxiety stemming from real-life competition and the fear of falling behind. While consumers acknowledge the limited assistance that paid knowledge products can offer, their acceptance and expectations of paid digital knowledge products remain positive.

Originality/value
Paid digital knowledge represents an innovative phenomenon, with few scholars outside China having studied it. This study contributes a conceptual framework to understand the motivations of Chinese consumers with high purchasing power residing in first-tier and second-tier cities to invest in digital content.
Enhancing concrete’s durability with graphene nano platelets insights on its freeze–thaw performance
Authors: Shah Suehail Aijaz , Tantray Manzoor Ahmad , Banday Jan Mohammad 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
Durability of concrete can be enhanced by reducing the pore size/volume of pores or by entrapping the pores. This can be achieved by adding concrete admixtures that have particle size finer than cement. In this study, GNP, having particle size much smaller than cement, has been introduced/added to concrete mix to control the pore size in concrete to tape out the contribution of GNP in the durability enhancement of concrete.

Design/methodology/approach
Different concrete mixes, at various water–cement ratios and amounts of graphene, have been manufactured to produce concrete containing three different %ages of GNP, i.e. 0%, 0.05% and 0.1%. To demonstrate the effect on durability of the concrete through the addition of GNP, these concrete samples have been subjected to repeated Freeze-Thaw cycles. Followed by testing after 28 days of curing, including weight loss, water absorption and strength, which are directly related to the durability aspect of concrete.

Findings
It has been observed that the addition of GNP to concrete mixes reduces the weight loss and pore size distribution and enhances tensile and compressive strength of concrete, thereby increasing the durability of concrete in unfavorable circumstances like freeze-thaw i.e. alternate hot and cold weather conditions.

Originality/value
This investigation presents original piece of experimental work conducted on modified concrete (GNP-based concrete). The aim is to construct the civil infrastructure in deep-cold region with increased life span and better performance.
Convergent validity of two adult self‐report sensory scales: Comparing the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile and the Sensory Processing Measure 2–Adult Form
Authors: Skocic Daniela , Brown Ted , Yu Mong‐Lin , Reed Kirk 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIntroductionOccupational therapists use standardised scales and measures to assess an individual's sensory processing factors. To date, few studies have investigated the correlations between the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (A/ASP) and the Sensory Processing Measure 2–Adult Form (SPM‐2‐Adult). The aim of the project is to investigate the association between the sensory processing factors measured by the A/ASP and SPM‐2‐Adult when completed by the same group of adult participants, with an additional research question investigating whether any significant differences existed between sensory processing scores based on participants' self‐reported gender identity.MethodsForty‐two adults aged 18–30 completed the A/ASP and the SPM‐2‐Adult. Associations between the A/ASP quadrant and the SPM‐2‐Adult subscales were examined using Spearman's rho correlation coefficients, and differences between participants based on their self‐reported gender identity were investigated using Mann–Whitney U tests.ResultsStatistically significant correlations were obtained between the A/ASP Low Registration, Sensory Sensitivity, and Sensation Avoiding quadrant subscales and all nine of the SPM‐2‐Adult subscales ranging from weak (rho = 0.342, p < 0.027) to strong (rho = 0.790, p < 0.001) correlations. The A/ASP Sensation Seeking quadrant subscale was only significantly correlated with the SPM‐2‐Adult Social Participation subscale (rho = −0.416, p = 0.006). Three subscales had statistically significant differences based on gender identity: SPM‐2‐Adult Vision (p = 0.007), SPM‐2‐Adult Sensory Total (p = 0.048), and A/ASP Sensory Sensitivity (p = 0.043).Consumer and Community InvolvementConsumers and community members were not involved in the design, execution, or write‐up of the study results.ConclusionThe A/ASP and the SPM‐2‐Adult had several subscales that were significantly correlated with one another. Of note, significant associations were achieved between the A/ASP Low Registration, Sensory Sensitivity, and Sensation Avoiding quadrant subscales and all nine of the SPM‐2‐Adult subscales. These findings make a significant preliminary contribution to the psychometric body of evidence related to the sensory processing assessment of adults.
A Proposal to Extend Universal Insurance to Dental Care in Australia
Authors: Clarke Philip , Cutler Henry 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe debate over universal dental insurance in Australia has persisted since the mid‐1970s, as dental care was excluded from Medibank (the predecessor of Medicare) for political and economic reasons. Importantly, dental care expenses are often more predictable than other types of medical care, making insurance design more challenging. We provide an overview of proposals for public dental insurance in Australia, arguing that income‐contingent loans to fund higher dental costs may provide a mechanism for expanding insurance while limiting government expenditure. Finally, we argue that a randomised controlled experiment could offer insights into the effectiveness and sustainability of various insurance models for dental care.
Death of the suicide law: A changing standard of liability for clinicians
Authors: Syed Shariful A. , Dixson Brigham , Fontenele Rodrigo , Eth Spencer , Regan Judith 
Published: May 2024

AbstractHigh rates of suicide continue to plague the modern world, with clinicians, researchers, and policymakers working urgently to ameliorate what has been recognized as a worldwide public health crisis. Under American Law, individuals‐ including health care providers, could generally not be held liable for causing the suicide of another person. This article presents a review of suicide law in the United States in the context of a recent civil case in which a physician with expertise in mental health was sued for the death of an ex‐partner who committed suicide in his home. Historical events and landmark legal cases spanning the 15th century to now are examined and presented as a narrative review to inform society and mental health clinicians a‐like towards interpreting the changing medical‐legal landscape. As modern advances in science continue to discern the critical biopsychosocial factors that contribute to the act of suicide, there is an inevitably growing concern that suicide may no longer be an incomprehensible nor irrational event as has been assumed for centuries. Thus, it may be considered that individual with expertise and qualification to treat a group of individuals at higher risk of suicide (severe mental illness) may be subject to a different standard than the average individual. This article seeks to present a complex matter where no simple or broad‐sweeping conclusions can yet be drawn, however remains a critically important matter for mental health clinicians.
Novel reconstruction using pedicled ileocolic interposition with intrathoracic esophago‐ileal anastomosis after distal esophagectomy for esophagogastric junction cancer: A report of two cases
Authors: Fujiwara Hisashi , Shigeo Haruki , Ogo Taichi , Kawada Kenro , Yamaguchi Kazuya , Sakano Masayoshi , Keisuke Okuno , Sato Yuya , Tanioka Toshiro , Tokunaga Masanori , Kinugasa Yusuke 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThere is no optimal reconstruction after radical distal esophagectomy for cancers of the esophagogastric junction. We designed a novel reconstruction technique using pedicled ileocolic interposition with intrathoracic anastomosis between the esophagus and the elevated ileum. Two patients underwent the surgery. Case 1 was a 70‐year‐old man with esophagogastric junction adenocarcinoma with 3 cm of esophageal invasion. Case 2 was a 70‐year‐old man with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagogastric junction; the epicenter of which was located just at the junction. These two patients underwent radical distal esophagectomy and pedicled ileocolic interposition with intrathoracic anastomosis. They were discharged on postoperative days 17 and 14, respectively, with no major complication. Pedicled ileocolic interposition is characterized by sufficient elevation and perfusion of the ileum, which is fed by the ileocolic artery and vein. As a result, we can generally adapt this reconstruction method to most curable esophagogastric junction cancers.
How informational stimuli, formative experiences, and socialization can activate values to foster sustainable entrepreneurship engagement
Authors: Hansen Christina Novak , Brühl Rolf 
Published: May 2024

AbstractResearch has shown that specific individual values, such as green and environmental values, are important in motivating the decision to start a sustainable business. Beyond this finding, there is limited knowledge about why, how, and when such values become important and what this means for sustainable entrepreneurship engagement. We address this question abductively and conduct a multi‐case study of 18 sustainable entrepreneurs and their fashion companies. Drawing on the self‐activation and the impressionable years hypotheses, we identified three ways in which sustainability‐oriented values become activated and more important to individuals: (1) through informational stimuli, (2) through formative and life‐changing experiences, and (3) through socialization. Further, we show that the entrepreneurs engaged in reflexive learning due to the value‐activating experience, whereby they critically questioned their assumptions and actions. Together, one or more value activations and the involved reflexive learning contributed significantly to the decision to become a sustainable entrepreneur. With this novel explanation for why and how values become engaged in the first place, we contribute to the theory of (sustainable) entrepreneurship. Further, our research helps devise value‐activating strategies for practitioners who want to help (prospective) entrepreneurs act more in line with their sustainability‐oriented values and start a sustainable business.
Genomic insights into inherited bone marrow failure syndromes in a Korean population
Authors: Lee Jong‐Mi , Kim Hoon Seok , Yoo Jaeeun , Lee Jaewoong , Ahn Ari , Cho Hanwool , Han Eun Hee , Jung Jin , Yoo Jae Won , Kim Seongkoo , Lee Jae Wook , Cho Bin , Chung Nack‐Gyun , Kim Myungshin , Kim Yonggoo 
Published: May 2024

SummaryInherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS) pose significant diagnostic challenges due to overlapping symptoms and variable expressivity, despite evolving genomic insights. The study aimed to elucidate the genomic landscape among 130 Korean patients with IBMFS. We conducted targeted next‐generation sequencing (NGS) and clinical exome sequencing (CES) across the cohort, complemented by whole genome sequencing (WGS) and chromosomal microarray (CMA) in 12 and 47 cases, respectively, with negative initial results. Notably, 50% (n = 65) of our cohort achieved a genomic diagnosis. Among these, 35 patients exhibited mutations associated with classic IBMFSs (n = 33) and the recently defined IBMFS, aplastic anaemia, mental retardation and dwarfism syndrome (AmeDS, n = 2). Classic IBMFSs were predominantly detected via targeted NGS (85%, n = 28) and CES (88%, n = 29), whereas AMeDS was exclusively identified through CES. Both CMA and WGS aided in identifying copy number variations (n = 2) and mutations in previously unexplored regions (n = 2). Additionally, 30 patients were diagnosed with other congenital diseases, encompassing 13 distinct entities including inherited thrombocytopenia (n = 12), myeloid neoplasms with germline predisposition (n = 8), congenital immune disorders (n = 7) and miscellaneous genomic conditions (n = 3). CES was particularly effective in revealing these diverse diagnoses. Our findings underscore the significance of comprehensive genomic analysis in IBMFS, highlighting the need for ongoing exploration in this complex field.
Unveiling convergent and divergent intrinsic brain network alternations in depressed adolescents engaged in non‐suicidal self‐injurious behaviors with and without suicide attempts
Authors: Li Linling , Liang Zhen , Li Guohua , Xu Hong , Yang Xing , Liu Xia , Zhang Xin , Wang Jianhong , Zhang Zhiguo , Zhou Yongjie 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAimsLimited understanding exists regarding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying non‐suicidal self‐injury (NSSI) and suicide attempts (SA) in depressed adolescents. The maturation of brain network is crucial during adolescence, yet the abnormal alternations in depressed adolescents with NSSI or NSSI+SA remain poorly understood.MethodsResting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging data were collected from 114 depressed adolescents, classified into three groups: clinical control (non‐self‐harm), NSSI only, and NSSI+SA based on self‐harm history. The alternations of resting‐state functional connectivity (RSFC) were identified through support vector machine‐based classification.ResultsConvergent alterations in NSSI and NSSI+SA predominantly centered on the inter‐network RSFC between the Limbic network and the three core neurocognitive networks (SalVAttn, Control, and Default networks). Divergent alterations in the NSSI+SA group primarily focused on the Visual, Limbic, and Subcortical networks. Additionally, the severity of depressive symptoms only showed a significant correlation with altered RSFCs between Limbic and DorsAttn or Visual networks, strengthening the fact that increased depression severity alone does not fully explain observed FC alternations in the NSSI+SA group.ConclusionConvergent alterations suggest a shared neurobiological mechanism along the self‐destructiveness continuum. Divergent alterations may indicate biomarkers differentiating risk for SA, informing neurobiologically guided interventions.