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Role of financial openness in Ghana’s financial sector development episode
Authors: Eduboah Eric Justice 
Published: April 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to reexamine the relationship between financial openness and financial development in Ghana.

Design/methodology/approach
The study applied maximum likelihood estimation and autoregressive distributed lag approach and tested Granger causality using quarterly data from 1990:1 to 2020:4.

Findings
This study revealed a long-run equilibrium relationship between financial openness and development, indicating that financial openness is a critical factor in Ghana’s financial development. Therefore, the study recommends with caution that policies aimed at promoting financial openness could be an effective way to encourage sustainable financial development in Ghana, as financial openness alone may not bring the desired outcome.

Research limitations/implications
The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing empirical evidence of the link between financial openness and financial sector development in Ghana. Future research could delve deeper into the mechanisms through which financial openness affects financial development, exploring potential channels and transmission mechanisms.

Practical implications
The findings suggest that policymakers, particularly the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana, should prioritize policies aimed at promoting financial openness. This includes continued efforts toward financial liberalization and creating an environment conducive to domestic and international financial transactions. Moreover, policies aimed at increasing trade openness, boosting real GDP and maintaining moderate real interest rates are essential for fostering financial sector development.

Social implications
Enhancing financial sector development can have significant implications for society, including increased access to financial services, improved economic opportunities and enhanced overall economic stability. By promoting financial openness and development, policymakers would contribute to poverty reduction, job creation and overall socio-economic development. The study bridges the gap between theory and practice by providing empirical evidence supporting the theoretical proposition that financial openness stimulates financial sector development.

Originality/value
This study fills a crucial gap in the literature on the effects of financial openness on Ghana’s financial sector development. It focuses on Ghana, which liberalized its financial sector in 1988 as part of the overall economic reforms in 1983, and this justifies the starting point of this paper in 1990, as there are no adequate data before 1990. The study uses principal component analysis to construct an index that measures financial development. The study considers the recent financial crises in Ghana in 2017 and underscores the importance of understanding the link between financial openness and financial development, which becomes useful for policymakers and researchers studying financial system development in sub-Saharan Africa which includes Ghana.
Trends, progress and future directions of nanomaterial based sensors: a bibliometric overview
Authors: Babu Thomas Nibu , P. Kumar Lekshmi , James Jiya , A. George Nibu 
Published: April 2024

Purpose
Nanosensors have a wide range of applications because of their high sensitivity, selectivity and specificity. In the past decade, extensive and pervasive research related to nanosensors has led to significant progress in diverse fields, such as biomedicine, environmental monitoring and industrial process control. This led to better and more efficient detection and monitoring of physical and chemical properties at better resolution, opening new horizons in the development of novel technologies and applications for improved human health, environment protection, enhanced industrial processes, etc.

Design/methodology/approach
In this paper, the authors discuss the application of citation network analysis in the field of nanosensor research and development. Cluster analysis was carried out using papers published in the field of nanomaterial-based sensor research, and an in-depth analysis was carried out to identify significant clusters. The purpose of this study is to provide researchers to identify a pathway to the emerging areas in the field of nanosensor research. The authors have illustrated the knowledge base, knowledge domain and knowledge progression of nanosensor research using the citation analysis based on 3,636 Science Citation Index papers published during the period 2011 to 2021.

Findings
Among these papers, the bibliographic study identified 809 significant research publications, 11 clusters, 556 research sector keywords, 1,296 main authors, 139 referenced authors, 63 nations, 206 organizations and 42 journals. The authors have identified single quantum dot (QD)-based nanosensor for biological applications, carbon dot-based nanosensors, self-powered triboelectric nanogenerator-based nanosensor and genetically encoded nanosensor as the significant research hotspots that came to the fore in recent years. The future trend in nanosensor research might focus on the development of efficient and cost-effective designs for the detection of numerous environmental pollutants and biological molecules using mesostructured materials and QDs. It is also possible to optimize the detection methods using theoretical models, and generalized gradient approximation has great scope in sensor development.

Research limitations/implications
The future trend in nanosensor research might focus on the development of efficient and cost-effective designs for the detection of numerous environmental pollutants and biological molecules using mesostructured materials and QDs. It is also possible to optimize the detection methods using theoretical models, and generalized gradient approximation has great scope in sensor development.

Originality/value
This is a novel bibliometric analysis in the area of “nanomaterial based sensor,” which is carried out in CiteSpace software.
Nintendo’s new normal?
Authors: King Skyler , Allred Anthony 
Published: April 2024

Research methodology
This case was written with publicly available information about Nintendo.

Case overview/synopsis
In the 1980s and 1990s, Nintendo dominated the video game industry with a market share of 90%. In 2020, Nintendo’s market share dropped to nearly 31%. This case examines a 40-year history of Nintendo, including its core strategy of video game and video game console development and its growth strategy using its intellectual property. Throughout its history, Nintendo has faced and continues to face stiff competition from Sony, Microsoft and new emerging technologies like virtual reality video games. Nintendo has the challenge of competing in a rapidly changing industry with changing customer preferences where it once had a dominant market share. Can Nintendo continue competing, relying on its core competency of developing new video games and consoles? Or moving forward, should it further define itself more broadly by continuing to leverage its intellectual property in the entertainment industry?

Complexity academic level
This case is suitable for undergraduate courses in marketing, marketing management and business strategy, or where an instructor focuses on strategic decision-making. This case will provide valuable in-class discussions on the importance of defining what a business should do and how it should grow. Additionally, this case will be useful for courses that include advanced discussions on tradeoffs between focusing on core competencies and growth by expanding into other opportunities that are not necessarily part of a business’s core strategy. A portion of this case was tested in an undergraduate marketing strategy and marketing principles course. The case created an excellent environment for critical thinking and analysis.
Teams need to be healthy, too: toward a definition and model of healthy teams
Authors: Traylor Allison , Dinh Julie , LeNoble Chelsea , Paoletti Jensine , Shuffler Marissa , Wiper Donald , Salas Eduardo 
Published: April 2024

Purpose
Teams across a wide range of contexts must look beyond task performance to consider the affective, cognitive and behavioral health of their members. Despite much interest in team health in practice, consideration of team health has remained scant from a research perspective. The purpose of this paper is to address these issues by advancing a definition and model of team health.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors review relevant literature on team stress, processes and emergent states to propose a definition and model of team health.

Findings
The authors advance a definition of team health, or the holistic, dynamic compilation of states that emerge and interact as a team resource to buffer stress. Further, the authors argue that team health improves outcomes at both the individual and team level by improving team members’ well-being and enhancing team effectiveness, respectively. In addition, the authors propose a framework integrating the job demands-resources model with the input-mediator-output-input model of teamwork to illustrate the behavioral drivers that promote team health, which buffers teams stress to maintain members’ well-being and team effectiveness.

Originality/value
This work answers calls from multidisciplinary industries for work that considers team health, providing implications for future research in this area.
Proposal of Helicobacter higonensis sp. nov. isolated from a human clinical specimen, and emended description of Helicobacter valdiviensis Collado, 2014
Authors: Tomida Junko , Miyoshi‐Akiyama Tohru , Kutsuna Ryo , Tsutsuki Hiroyasu , Sawa Tomohiro , Cnockaert Margo , Vandamme Peter , Kawamura Yoshiaki 
Published: April 2024

AbstractWe have previously isolated a gram‐negative microaerophilic strain, PAGU2000T from a patient presenting with a fever in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The present study aimed to comprehensively analyze the taxonomy of the isolated strain using a polyphasic approach. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis indicated that the strain was a member of enterohepatic Helicobacter. The strain PAGU2000T shared a 97.5% 16S rRNA gene nucleotide identity with Helicobacter valdiviensis, and this taxonomic position was confirmed by phylogenetic analysis of the GyrA amino acid sequences. The proposed strain PAGU2000T has a 1.482 Mbp chromosome with a DNA G + C content of 31.3 mol% and encodes 1520 predicted coding sequences. The average nucleotide identity between the strain PAGU2000T and type strain of H. valdiviensis was 70.3%, which was lower than the recommended threshold of 95% for species delineation. The strain PAGU2000T was a motile, non‐spore‐forming, and spiral‐shaped bacterium, exhibiting catalase and oxidase activities but not urease and nitrate reduction. This study demonstrates that the isolate represents a novel species within enterohepatic Helicobacter, for which the name Helicobacter higonensis is proposed (type strain: PAGU2000T = GTC 16811T = LMG 33095T). In this study, we describe the phenotypic and morphological features of this strain and propose an emended description of some biochemical traits of H. valdiviensis.
The Collapse of the Green Wall
Authors: Grant Wyn 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe Conservative Party has usually done well in rural areas, but its ‘green wall’ is now under threat from Labour more than the Liberal Democrats. Farmers did not support Brexit any more than the general population, and in income terms they are currently doing well, but fear for the future. In addition, food security issues are more complex than they are portrayed, as are the relations with the devolved governments. In Scotland, the government there is much more popular among Scottish farmers whilst the government in Wales is doing much worse among farming communities.
Prophylactic ureteric catheterisation during complex gynaecological surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Gurumurthy Mahalakshmi , McGee Alice E. , Saraswat Lucky 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBackgroundThere is a lack of robust evidence to recommend the use of perioperative ureteric catheterisation or stenting in complex gynaecological surgery.ObjectivesTo evaluate the evidence on the benefits and risks of perioperative ureteric catheterisation or stenting in complex gynaecological surgery.Search strategyA literature search was performed in CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, Embase and MEDLINE, from 1946 to January 2024, using a combination of keywords and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terminology.Selection criteriaRandomised controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies were included.Data collection and analysisMeta‐analysis of the RCTs and observational studies were performed separately. Cochrane RevMan 6.5.1 was used to undertake meta‐analysis. Risk ratios with 95% CIs were calculated for the outcome measures.Main resultsTen studies were included: three RCTs and seven observational studies, comprising 8661 patients. The three RCTs, comprising a total of 3277 patients, showed no difference in the risk of immediate complications in the form of ureteric injury between the ureteric stent and the control groups (RR 0.9, 95% CI 0.49–1.65). The observational studies included 5384 patients. Four studies that explored the ureteric injury as an outcome did not show any difference between the two groups (RR 0.76, 95% CI 0.27–2.16). One case–control study with 862 participants found that the rate of ureteric injury was higher in the non‐stented group, although this was observed in only three patients. The risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) was increased in the stent group, although not with statistical significance (RR 1.84, 95% CI 0.47–7.17). There was no significant difference in the risk of ureteric fistulae (RR 1.91, 95% CI 0.62–5.83), although the number of studies was limited.ConclusionsProphylactic ureteric catheterisation or stenting for complex gynaecological surgery is not associated with a lower risk of ureteric injury.
Valuing public transit: The L‐train shutdown
Authors: Brolinson Becka 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIn this article, I quantify the value of access to public transit in New York using the surprise, hurricane‐related announcement of the temporary shutdown of an important piece of transportation infrastructure: the L‐train connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan. My approach allows me to measure changes in housing sales prices by using a change in public transit infrastructure, that is, (a) temporary, and (b) not an outcome of city transit planning, but rather an unexpected consequence of a natural disaster. I find that the L‐train's shutdown announcement caused a temporary decrease in sales prices for affected housing units of 6.4%. This estimate suggests a monthly capitalization rate of public transit access of around $863 for housing units where the L‐train is the nearest subway stop, demonstrating that households in NYC ascribe a high value to transit access. Using these estimates, the benefits of the repair outweigh the costs, with the benefit‐to‐cost ratio of the repairs ranging from 2.76 to 2.78.
Adaptive platform trials rather than randomised controlled trials for paediatric sepsis
Authors: Long Elliot , Davidson Andrew , Lee Katherine J , Babl Franz E , George Shane 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAdaptive platform trials (APTs) offer a promising alternative to traditional randomised controlled trials for evaluating treatments for paediatric sepsis. Randomised controlled trials, despite being the gold standard for establishing causality between interventions and outcomes, make many assumptions about disease prevalence, severity and intervention effects, which are often incorrect. As a result, the evidence for most treatments for paediatric sepsis are based on low‐quality evidence. APTs use accrued data rather than assumptions to power trial adaptations. They can assess multiple treatments simultaneously with shared research infrastructure. As such, APTs offer a more efficient, flexible and more effective way to identify optimal treatments. The proposed Paediatric Adaptive Sepsis Platform Trial, leveraging the Paediatric Research in Emergency Departments International Collaborative network's infrastructure, will evaluate resuscitation fluids, vasoactive medications, corticosteroids and antimicrobials. This trial has the potential to substantially impact clinical practice and reduce global sepsis mortality in children.
Wildflowers and compost amendment can improve infiltration in soils impacted by construction
Authors: Alshraah Shaddy H. , Kranz Christina N. , McLaughlin Richard A. , Heitman Joshua L. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractVegetation is an important component of stormwater control measures, as vegetation can reduce erosion and runoff. While grass is typically used in stormwater control measures, wildflowers can be planted to reduce maintenance and improve pollinator habitat. Previous studies have established that tillage followed by establishment of a vigorous vegetation stand can increase infiltration relative to compacted soils. Compost can also improve soil physical properties and fertility. The goal of this study was to evaluate potential improvements in infiltration using tillage together with compost and either grass or wildflowers. Wildflowers or grass were planted on tilled soil with or without compost at three sites in North Carolina. Bulk density, infiltration rate, root mass density, and penetration resistance were measured every 6 months over a 30‐month period. A subset of plots received wheel traffic from a mower. Compost application reduced bulk density compared to tillage alone. Compost improved infiltration at two sites (46%–50%). Wildflowers improved infiltration at all sites (30%–43%) compared to grass. Few differences were observed in root mass and penetration resistance. Mower traffic reduced soil improvements more in grassed plots than wildflower plots due to higher mowing frequency. Results suggest compost and/or wildflowers together with tillage (at establishment) provide viable options to improve soil conditions and infiltration rate in construction impacted soils.
The association between sodium glucose cotransporter‐2 inhibitors vs dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 inhibitors and renal outcomes in people discharged from hospital with type 2 diabetes: A population‐based cohort study
Authors: Ziser Kate E. D. , Wood Stephen , Tan George S. Q. , Morton Jedidiah I. , Shaw Jonathan E. , Bell J. Simon , Ilomaki Jenni 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBackgroundWe investigated the association between post‐hospital discharge use of sodium glucose cotransporter‐2 inhibitors (SGLT‐2is) compared to dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 inhibitors (DPP‐4is) and the incidence of hospitalization for acute renal failure (ARF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in people with type 2 diabetes.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study using linked hospital and prescription data. Our cohort included people aged ≥30 years with type 2 diabetes discharged from a hospital in Victoria, Australia, from December 2013 to June 2018. We compared new users of SGLT‐2is with new users of DPP‐4is following discharge. People were followed from first dispensing of a SGLT‐2i or DPP‐4i to a subsequent hospital admission for ARF or CKD. We used competing risk models with inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) to estimate subhazard ratios.ResultsIn total, 9620 people initiated SGLT‐2is and 9962 initiated DPP‐4is. The incidence rate of ARF was 12.3 per 1000 person‐years (median years of follow‐up [interquartile range [IQR] 1.4 [0.7–2.2]) among SGLT‐2i initiators and 18.9 per 1000 person‐years (median years of follow‐up [IQR] 1.7 [0.8–2.6]) among DPP‐4i initiators (adjusted subhazard ratio with IPTW 0.78; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.70–0.86). The incidence rate of CKD was 6.0 per 1000 person‐years (median years of follow‐up [IQR] 1.4 [0.7–2.2]) among SGLT‐2i initiators and 8.9 per 1000 person‐years (median years of follow‐up [IQR] 1.7 [0.8–2.6]) among DPP‐4i initiators (adjusted subhazard ratio with IPTW 0.83; 95% CI 0.73–0.94).ConclusionsReal‐world data support using SGLT‐2is over DPP‐4is for preventing acute and chronic renal events in people with type 2 diabetes.image
Mitochondria‐associated membranes contribution to exercise‐mediated alleviation of hepatic insulin resistance: Contrasting high‐intensity interval training with moderate‐intensity continuous training in a high‐fat diet mouse model
Authors: Li Xi , Yang Jun Yang , Hu Wen Zhi , Ruan YuXin , Chen Hong Ying , Zhang Qiang , Zhang Zhe , Ding Zhe Shu 
Published: April 2024

AbstractObjectiveMitochondria‐associated membranes (MAMs) serve pivotal functions in hepatic insulin resistance (IR). Our aim was to explore the potential role of MAMs in mitigating hepatic IR through exercise and to compare the effects of different intensities of exercise on hepatic MAMs formation in high‐fat diet (HFD) mice.MethodsMale C57BL/6J mice were fed an HFD and randomly assigned to undergo supervised high‐intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate‐intensity continuous training (MICT). IR was evaluated using the serum triglyceride/high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL‐C), glucose tolerance test (GTT), and insulin tolerance test (ITT). Hepatic steatosis was observed using hematoxylin–eosin (H&E) and oil red O staining. The phosphatidylinositol 3‐kinase/protein kinase B/glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta (PI3K‐AKT‐GSK3β) signaling pathway was assessed to determine hepatic IR. MAMs were evaluated through immunofluorescence (colocalization of voltage‐dependent anion‐selective channel 1 [VDAC1] and inositol 1,4,5‐triphosphate receptor [IP3R]).ResultsAfter 8 weeks on an HFD, there was notable inhibition of the hepatic PI3K/Akt/GSK3β signaling pathway, accompanied by a marked reduction in hepatic IP3R‐VDAC1 colocalization levels. Both 8‐week HIIT and MICT significantly enhanced the hepatic PI3K/Akt/GSK3β signaling and colocalization levels of IP3R‐VDAC1 in HFD mice, with MICT exhibiting a stronger effect on hepatic MAMs formation. Furthermore, the colocalization of hepatic IP3R‐VDAC1 positively correlated with the expression levels of phosphorylation of protein kinase B (p‐AKT) and phosphorylation of glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta (p‐GSK3β), while displaying a negative correlation with serum triglyceride/high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.ConclusionThe reduction in hepatic MAMs formation induced by HFD correlates with the development of hepatic IR. Both HIIT and MICT effectively bolster hepatic MAMs formation in HFD mice, with MICT demonstrating superior efficacy. Thus, MAMs might wield a pivotal role in exercise‐induced alleviation of hepatic IR.image