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Music Medicine and Music Therapy in Pediatric Care: A systematic review of passive music listening research applications and findings on infant development and medical practice
Authors: Papatzikis Efthymios , Agapaki Maria , Naveena Selvan Rosari , Hanson-Abromeit Deanna , Gold Christian , Epstein Shulammit , Lok U Wun Vivian , Barda Evrykleia , Pandey Varun 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIn recent years, the use of music as a therapeutic and developmental tool for infants, especially within neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), has seen a surge in interest. Despite a growing body of research underscoring the potential benefits of music therapy and music medicine in enhancing infant development and aiding medical practices, the specific characteristics of music that maximize these benefits remain poorly understood. This systematic review aims to fill this gap by investigating the effects of passive music listening on the development and medical outcomes of infants, both full-term and premature. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted, covering studies published up until December 2022. The focus was on passive music listening, with a deliberate exclusion of active music interventions. Out of the initial pool of studies, 56 met the inclusion criteria, determined by the PICO framework, focusing on passive music exposure among full-term and preterm infants. Starting with a descriptive analysis approach, the study employed Non-negative Matrix Factorization (NMF) and Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) to identify key themes, including the physiological impacts of music, its role in pain management, effects on sleep and stress, and influences on feeding and weight gain. The review revealed a predominance of quantitative research methods, a significant concentration of studies from the United States, suggesting potential geographical bias, and a notable clinical setting bias. These findings indicate a critical need for methodological diversity and a more culturally inclusive and interdisciplinary approach to research. Although this systematic review highlights the beneficial role of passive music listening in pediatric care, it also points to the necessity for standardized music intervention protocols to optimize therapeutic and developmental outcomes for this vulnerable population. Future research should aim to bridge the methodological gaps identified, integrating both qualitative and quantitative approaches to provide a comprehensive understanding of music’s impact on infant development and medical practices in a global, culturally nuanced context.
Obesity is associated with increased pediatric dengue virus infection and disease: A 9-year cohort study in Managua, Nicaragua
Authors: Mercado-Hernandez Reinaldo , Myers Rachel , Carillo Fausto Bustos , Zambrana José Victor , López Brenda , Sanchez Nery , Gordon Aubree , Balmaseda Angel , Kuan Guillermina , Harris Eva 
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundObesity is on the rise globally in adults and children, including in tropical areas where diseases such as dengue have a substantial burden, particularly in children. Obesity impacts the risk of severe dengue disease; however, the impact on dengue virus (DENV) infection and dengue cases remains an open question.MethodsWe used 9 years of data from 5,940 children in the Pediatric Dengue Cohort Study in Nicaragua to examine whether pediatric obesity is associated with increased susceptibility to DENV infection and symptomatic presentation. Analysis was performed using Generalized Estimating Equations adjusted for age, sex, and pre-infection DENV antibody titers.ResultsFrom 2011 to 2019, children contributed 26,273 person-years of observation, and we observed an increase in the prevalence of overweight (from 12% to 17%) and obesity (from 7% to 13%). There were 1,682 DENV infections and 476 dengue cases in the study population. Compared to participants with normal weight, participants with obesity had higher odds of DENV infection (Adjusted Odds Ratio [aOR] 1.21, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03-1.42) and higher odds of dengue disease given infection (aOR 1.59, 95% CI 1.15-2.19). Children with obesity infected with DENV showed increased odds of presenting fever (aOR 1.46, 95% CI 1.05-2.02), headache (aOR 1.51, 95% CI 1.07-2.14), and rash (aOR 2.26, 95% CI 1.49-3.44) when compared with children with normal weight.ConclusionsOur results indicate that obesity is associated with increased susceptibility to DENV infection and dengue cases in children, independently of age, sex, and pre-infection DENV antibody titers.Key pointsWe describe a doubling in the prevalence of obesity in a cohort of 5,940 Nicaraguan children followed over 9 years. Children with obesity were more likely to be infected with dengue virus and had higher risk of developing dengue disease.
Plasticity and Dynamics of Hematopoietic Cells within Bone Marrow Microenvironment in Leukemia
Authors: Wei Chuijin , Xiong Shumin , Zhou Yi , Dong Liaoliao , Yu Ping , Tang Yunhan , Zhou Ren , Ni Beiwen , Hou Jian , Liu Guang , Cheng Lin 
Published: April 2024

AbstractExtensive research has been conducted on the plasticity of malignant cells and nonmalignant cells in solid tumor. However, the plasticity of bone marrow hematopoietic cells in leukemia have remained largely unexplored. In this study, we aimed to investigate cell changings in hematopoietic cells through lineage tracing across various types of leukemias. We had compiled a landscape of leukemia and constructed phylogenetic trees of hematopoietic cells through utilizing massively parallel scRNA-seq data, mtDNA mutation and SNP analysis. Based on the observed cell changings, we identified several types of cell changings, including transdifferentiation, dedifferentiation, and state transition, except for differentiation and expansion. In AML and CMML, GMPs and neutrophils showed a higher potential for transferring to other cell types. In BPDCN, pDCs were less prone to switching to other cell types, while T cells demonstrated high plasticity. In B-ALL and B-CLL, B-ALL blast cells and B-CLL blast cells emerged at the most dynamic state. The dynamics of hematopoietic cells in AML, BPDCN and ALL changed along with the clinical process. Extrinsic factors within the leukemia microenvironment may influence the cell changings. Regulons encountered an intermediate cell state during the process of transition to myeloid cells and erythroid cells. We also found a correlation between B-common blast cells and T cells, suggesting a potential transition from B lymphoblastic leukemia to T lymphoblastic leukemia. In conclusion, our study unveiled the distinct plasticity and dynamics of hematopoietic cells in various types of leukemia. This sheds light on the possibility of targeting cell changes as a new strategy for leukemia treatment and improving current immunotherapy.
Evidence for intrinsic DNA dynamics and deformability in damage sensing by the Rad4/XPC nucleotide excision repair complex
Authors: Baral Saroj , Chakraborty Sagnik , Steinbach Peter J. , Paul Debamita , Min Jung-Hyun , Ansari Anjum 
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACTAltered DNA dynamics at lesion sites are implicated in how DNA repair proteins sense damage within genomic DNA. We examined DNA dynamics related to damage recognition by Rad4 (yeast ortholog of XPC), which recognizes diverse lesions from environmental mutagens and initiates nucleotide excision repair. Using laser temperature-jump (T-jump), we measured the dynamics of DNA containing 3 base-pair mismatches recognized specifically by Rad4in vitro. The T-jump kinetics traces measured using a cytosine-analog FRET pair, together with rigorous comparison with equilibrium measurements, enabled conformational dynamics to be revealed beyond the T-jump observation window of ∼20 µs – 50 ms. AT-rich nonspecific sites (matched or mismatched) exhibited dynamics primarily within the T-jump window, albeit with some amplitude in “missing” fast (< 20 µs) kinetics. The fast-kinetics amplitudes increased dramatically for specific sites, which were further distinguished by additional ‘missing’ amplitude in slow (> 50 ms) kinetics at elevated temperatures. We posit that the rapid (µs-ms) fluctuations help stall a diffusing protein at AT-rich/damaged sites and that the >50-ms kinetics reflect a propensity for specific DNA to adopt unwound/bent conformations that may resemble Rad4-bound structures. These studies provide compelling evidence for unusual DNA dynamics and deformability that likely govern how Rad4 senses DNA damage.
Consumer and business confidence connectedness in the euro area: a tale of two crises
Authors: Fernandez-Perez Adrian , Gómez-Puig Marta , Sosvilla-Rivero Simon 
Published: April 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the propagation of consumer and business confidence in the euro area with a particular focus on the global financial crisis (GFC), the European sovereign debt crisis (ESDC) and the COVID-19-induced Great Lockdown.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors apply Diebold and Yilmaz’s connectedness framework and the improved method based on the time-varying parameter vector autoregressive model.

Findings
The authors find that although the evolution of business confidence marked the GFC and the ESDC the role of consumer confidence (mainly in those countries with stricter containment and closure measures) increased in the COVID-19-induced crisis.

Originality/value
The findings are related to the different origins of the examined crisis periods, and the analysis of their interrelationship is a very relevant topic for future research.
An improved and simplified approach for the steady-state analysis of self-excited induction generators using binary search algorithm
Authors: R. Essaki Raj , Sridhar Sundaramoorthy 
Published: April 2024

Purpose
This paper aims at developing an improved method, based on binary search algorithm (BSA) for the steady-state analysis of self-excited induction generators (SEIGs), which are increasingly used in wind energy electric conversion systems. The BSA is also compared with linear search algorithm (LSA) to bring out the merits of BSA over LSA.

Design/methodology/approach
All the parameters of SEIG, including the varying core loss of the machine, have been considered to ensure accuracy in the predetermined performance values of the set up. The nodal admittance method has been adopted to simplify the equivalent circuit of the generator and load. The logic and steps involved in the formulation of the complete procedure have been illustrated using elaborate flowcharts.

Findings
The proposed approach is validated by the experimental results, obtained on a three-phase 240 V, 5.0 A, 2.0 kW SEIG, which closely match with the corresponding predicted performance values. The analysis is shown to be easy to implement with reduced computation time.

Originality/value
A novel improved and simplified technique has been formulated for estimating the per unit frequency (a), magnetizing reactance (Xm) and core loss resistance (Rm) of the SEIG using the nodal admittance of its equivalent circuit. The accuracy of the predetermined performance is enhanced by considering the SEIG’s varying core loss. Only simple MATLAB programming has been used for adopting the algorithms.
Evaluation of time allocated for bid preparation in national competitive bidding in the Sri Lankan construction industry
Authors: Hasantha Malik Lakshan , Waidyasekara Anuradha Samarajeewa , Victar Hasith Chathuranga 
Published: April 2024

PurposeInsufficient time allocation for the bidding period occurs, causing drawbacks to both parties, the client and the bidder. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the time allocated for preparing a bid proposal as per the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) in the Sri Lankan context.Design/methodology/approachThe study has adopted a mixed method approach and expert interviews and document review to detect, analyse and validate the issues, and solutions based on NCB along with the adequacy of the allocated bidding period used as main data collection tools. Both qualitative and quantitative data were analysed through manual content analysis and inferential analysis respectively.FindingsOverall, 24 local issues with the existing competitive bidding process and solutions for each were identified. Among the 24 local issues, it was unanimously agreed by all interviewees that three specific issues require attention and improvement. These issues are related to the standard and incompleteness of bidding documents, inaccurate BOQ quantities measured by the consultant or the main contractor, and the excessive number of bidding document amendments by the consultant. It was revealed that a maximum of 42 calendar days (6 weeks) is sufficient for the bidding process while a minimum of 21 calendar days (3 weeks) is insufficient.Originality/valueThe findings of this study would be recommended that Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) understand the necessity of revising the NCB reference to the time allocated for the preparation of bids. By recognising the importance of sufficient time allocation for bid preparation, this research serves as a practical guide for authorities involved in policy formulation, aiding them in implementing revisions that align with the dynamic requirements of bidding procedures.
Institutional constraints to social dialogue in work integration of persons with disabilities: Slovakia and Norway compared
Authors: Holubová Barbora , Kahancová Marta , Kováčová Lucia , Mýtna Kureková Lucia , Šumichrast Adam , Torp Steffen 
Published: April 2024

PurposeStudies on the work integration of persons with disabilities (PwD) and the role of social dialogue therein are scarce. The study examines how the different systems of workers’ representation and industrial relations in Slovakia and Norway facilitate PwD work integration. Taking a social ecosystem perspective, we acknowledge the role of various stakeholders and their interactions in supporting PwD work integration. The paper’s conceptual contribution lies in including social dialogue actors in this ecosystem.Design/methodology/approachEvidence was collected via desk research, 35 semi-structured in-depth interviews with 51 respondents and stakeholder workshops in 2019–2020.FindingsThe findings from Norway confirm the expected coordination of unions and employers in PwD work integration. Evidence from Slovakia shows that in decentralised industrial relations systems, institutional constraints beyond the workplace determine employers’ and worker representatives’ approaches in PwD integration. Most policy-level outcomes are contested, as integration occurs predominantly via sheltered workplaces without interest representation.Social implicationsThis paper identifies the primary sources of variation in the work integration of PwD. It also highlights opportunities for social partners across both situations to exercise agency and engagement to improve PwD work integration.Originality/valueBy integrating two streams of literature – social policy and welfare state and industrial relations – this paper examines PwD work integration from a social ecosystem perspective. Empirically, it offers novel qualitative comparative evidence on trade unions’ and employers’ roles in Slovakia and Norway.
Beyond Industry 4.0 – integrating Lean, digital technologies and people
Authors: Frank Alejandro G. , Thürer Matthias , Godinho Filho Moacir , Marodin Giuliano A. 
Published: April 2024

PurposeThis study aims to provide an overall framework that connects and explains a macro-perspective of the findings from the five studies of this special issue. Through this, we aim to answer two main questions: How can Lean and Industry 4.0 be integrated, and what are the outcomes for workers from such integration?Design/methodology/approachThe special issue received 64 papers that were evaluated in multiple stages until this final sample of five papers that describe different facets of the integration between Lean and Industry 4.0 and their relationship with worker activities. In this introduction, we review the main findings of these five studies and propose an integrative view and associated propositions. A discussion provides directions to advance the field further.FindingsThe framework shows that when Lean and Industry 4.0 are integrated, companies will face two types of tensions, dialectical and paradoxical, which require different managerial approaches. By managing such tensions, the Lean-Industry 4.0 integration can help improve social performance, as well as develop systematic problem-solving and cumulative learning capabilities. Five important themes for this field of research are outlined: the importance of work routines, legitimation, competence, sense and mental flexibility.Originality/valueThis study brings a new theoretical perspective to the integration of Lean with Industry 4.0-related digital technologies. The results go beyond the usual view of improving operational performance and dig into the effects on workers. It also shows that the integration process relies on and can enhance human capabilities such as learning and problem-solving.
Signaling theory and its relevance in international marketing: a systematic review and future research agenda
Authors: Shahid Zubair Ali , Tariq Muhammad Irfan , Paul Justin , Naqvi Syed Ali , Hallo Leonie 
Published: April 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze to what extent and in what ways signaling theory has been explored within the field of international marketing. This paper systematically reviews the use of signaling theory in the field of international marketing. Communication is a core aspect of the international marketing process. Research in this field has explored effective and unique ways of improving the communication flow to reduce the asymmetry of information between international consumers and the firm. This notion is adopted, enhanced and strengthened by signaling theory. Signaling theory has recently received the attention of international marketing scholars.Design/methodology/approachThe systematic review methodology was applied for the purpose of identifying the relevant studies. We extracted academic articles over the last 23 years from the domain of international marketing that directly contribute to signaling theory based on 57 journal articles extracted through the systematic review process.FindingsBased on systematic research the results reveal that the topic has grown and continues to expand within the broader international marketing field. We offer a theoretical conceptual framework to better understand signaling theory in the context of international marketing.Originality/valueThe authors map and critically evaluate the use of signaling theory in international marketing. Relevance of signaling theory in international marketing is growing and authors present an integrative framework that organizes the existing literature, and provides scholars to further expand on emerging themes of the domain. The paper offers some useful future research directions.
Examining incubated and nonincubated startups from fear of failure and entrepreneurial well-being during crises
Authors: Games Donard , Sari Dessy Kurnia , Darlis Venny , Hidayat Danny , Albatati Bader 
Published: April 2024

PurposeThis research aimed to examine entrepreneurial fear of failure and entrepreneurial well-being from the perspectives of incubated and nonincubated startups during crises.Design/methodology/approachData were collected by distributing online questionnaires to 152 respondents comprising 43 incubated and 109 nonincubated startups in Indonesia. A multivariate discriminant analysis procedure was used to examine the interrelationships between both groups at the discovery, validation, customer creation and construction stages.FindingsThe result showed a significant difference between these startups at various stages, which was analyzed to provide insights into the relevant dimensions of fear of failure for startups. The essence of entrepreneurial well-being during crises is in accordance with the role of business incubators in an emerging market economy.Practical implicationsStartups need to innovate in order to grow while considering other factors such as work-life balance and financial resource availability. This is important to ensure they have sufficient motivating dosage of fear of failure.Originality/valueThe present study evaluates incubated and nonincubated startups in an emerging market economy by using both the entrepreneurial fear of failure and well-being to capture possible differences between groups. The context of pandemic crises helps us formulate appropriate approaches taken by incubators and startups in the future crises.
How effective are the enforcement activities of derivatives exchanges in the digital age? A survey of enforcement notices through the lens of humans
Authors: Culley Alexander Conrad 
Published: April 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to scrutinise the effectiveness of four derivative exchanges’ enforcement efforts since 2007. These exchanges include the Commodity Exchange Inc. and ICE Futures US from the United States and ICE Futures Europe and the London Metal Exchange from the UK.Design/methodology/approachThe paper examines 799 enforcement notices published by four exchanges through a behavioural science lens: HUMANS conceived by Hunt (2023) inHumanizing Rules: Bringing Behavioural Science to Ethics and Compliance.FindingsThe paper finds the effectiveness of the exchanges’ enforcement efforts to be a mixed picture as financial markets transition from the digital to artificial intelligence era. Humans remain a key cog in the wheel of market participants’ trading operations, albeit their roles have changed. Despite this, some elements of exchanges’ enforcement regimes have not kept pace with the move from floor to remote trading. However, in other respects, their efforts are or should be, effective, at least in behavioural terms.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper’s findings are arguably limited to exchanges based in Anglophone jurisdictions. The information published by the exchanges is variable, making “like-for-like” comparisons difficult in some areas.Practical implicationsThe paper makes several recommendations that, if adopted, could help exchanges to increase the potency of their enforcement programmes.Originality/valueA key aim of the paper is to shift the lens through which the debate concerning the efficacy of exchange-level oversight is conducted. Hitherto, a legal lens has been used, whereas this paper uses a behavioural lens.