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Production mode selection for automakers considering product substitution under the dual-credit policy
Authors: Wang Yongjian , Yuan Xigang , Wang Fei 
Published: January 2024

Purpose This paper aims to compare and analyze the effect of the dual-credit policy and product substitution rate on the automakers’ operational strategies under different production modes (e.g. centralized and independent), and further illustrate which production mode is more conducive to improving new energy vehicle (NEV) development.Design/methodology/approach The decision-making models for a centralized production mode where an integrated automaker produces both NEVs and fuel vehicles (FVs) and for independent production mode where an NEV automaker faces competition from a traditional FV automaker were formulated. The equilibrium solutions of each production mode were obtained by extreme value and game theory methods. The conclusions of the theoretical analysis were further verified with numerical analyses using IBM-MATLAB R2019a. Some management insights could be obtained by comparison analysis.Findings Under the dual-credit policy, an increase in the NEV credit trading price will always raise production quantity of NEVs, but only in an independent production mode where a higher trading price will also bring higher total profits to NEV automakers. In addition, only when the NEV credit trading price is high enough, a rising product substitution rate will be more favorable to NEV production and restrain FV production. Furthermore, an independent production mode is more favorable for the initial production of NEVs, but as each of the two vehicle types captures a certain amount of market share, a centralized production mode will be more conducive to the full replacement of FVs by NEVs.Originality/value The main contributions of this study include the formulation of decision-making models for FVs and NEVs in not only a centralized production mode but also an independent production mode. Moreover, this paper comprehensively analyzes how the dual-credit policy and product substitution relationship affect automakers’ production and pricing decisions. Then, the specific conditions under which each production mode is more conducive to NEV production and sales are summarized. The results proposed in this study provide scientific managerial insights for automakers and policy makers.
A case of anti‐laminin γ1 (p200) pemphigoid developed after dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 inhibitor administration
Authors: Nakatani Kahori , Noborio Reiko , Nomura Yuki , Ueki Yoko , Kiyohara Takahiro , Hashimoto Takashi 
Published: January 2024

AbstractA 73‐year‐old man with diabetes mellitus was referred to our department for ultraviolet treatment for erythematous skin lesions with itching. On dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 inhibitor (DPP‐4i) sitagliptin (Januvia®) for diabetes mellitus, the erythematous skin lesions appeared and spread to the whole body. At the initial visit, erythema multiforme‐like skin lesions with crusts were observed on the trunk and extremities, and the patient was suspected to have drug eruption. Histopathology demonstrated eosinophilic infiltration in the superficial dermis and inflammatory cell infiltration in the epidermis. Sitagliptin was discontinued, and erythematous lesions improved with oral prednisolone. Thereafter the patient was treated with phototherapy and betamethasone sodium phosphate infusion for residual prurigo. However, blistering skin lesions appeared 5 months later. Histopathological findings were subepidermal blisters with eosinophilic abscess, and bullous pemphigoid was suspected. CLEIAs for autoantibodies to desmoglein 1 (Dsg1), Dsg3 and BP180 were negative. Direct immunofluorescence showed linear depositions of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and C3 at the epidermal basement membrane zone, and indirect immunofluorescence detected IgG anti‐epidermal basement membrane zone antibodies, reacting with the dermal side of 1M NaCl‐split normal human skin. IgG antibodies reacted with 200 kDa laminin γ1 (p200) by immunoblotting using dermal extracts. These results indicated that this patient was diagnosed with anti‐laminin γ1 (p200) pemphigoid developed after DPP‐4i administration. Although reports of DPP‐4i‐related bullous pemphigoid have accumulated, cases of anti‐laminin γ1 (p200) pemphigoid developed after DPP‐4i administration are rarely reported.
Seed flotation in some widespread, oceanic‐dispersed trees and their island‐endemic congeners
Authors: Brodie Jedediah F. , Brodie Joaquin R. , Brodie Niko P. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractVariation in plant dispersal capabilities strongly influences the assembly of island plant communities. Many tropical plants have seeds capable of long‐distance, often oceanic, dispersal; in some cases, these taxa speciate into island interior endemics with reduced dispersal capabilities, though whether this is a general pattern is debated. Flotation times are highly variable among plants with oceanic dispersal and between such plants and their inland congeners. Here, we experimentally compared salt‐water flotation in three woody plant genera in Palau, Micronesia, comparing broadly distributed and island endemic species within each genus. The widespread Calophyllum inophyllum (with oceanic and vertebrate dispersal), C. soulattri (vertebrate dispersal), and Terminalia catappa had substantially longer flotation than their inland endemic relatives C. pelewense and T. crassipes. This supports the “Loss of dispersal ability” hypothesis for Calophyllum though, for Terminalia, additional phylogenetic information is needed to determine T. crassipes' sister species. Seed flotation in the widespread, oceanic dispersed Pandanus tectorius did not significantly differ from that of the Palau endemics P. palawensis and P. aimiriikensis. Our results highlight that differences among taxa in dispersal modes, speciation modes, and their interactions may influence the assembly of island floras.
Building trust in times of crisis: A panel study of the influence of satisfaction with COVID‐19 communication and management
Authors: Abdelzadeh Ali , Sedelius Thomas 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis study examines the relationship between citizens' satisfaction with government COVID‐19 communication and management (SWCCM) and institutional trust. By employing a longitudinal approach, using three‐wave panel data from Sweden from 2020 to 2022, the study addresses the current lack of research on the interplay between SWCCM and institutional trust across different stages of a societal crisis like the COVID‐19 pandemic. The results show that SWCCM increased slightly over the pandemic period, while trust in institutions slightly decreased. The study also finds that changes in SWCCM predict changes in trust in institutions, suggesting that increased satisfaction with communication and management is associated with increased trust in institutions. Additionally, we find that higher initial levels of SWCCM contribute to a faster decline in trust over time. However, no evidence supports the idea that initial trust in institutions predicts changes in SWCCM. This suggests a unidirectional relationship where SWCCM is a key driver of institutional trust during a crisis. Overall, the study uncovers intriguing dynamics in the relationship between SWCCM and trust over time, and it emphasizes the significance of effective and consistent communication and management in maintaining and boosting public trust during crisis.
A case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor harboring EML4‐ALK fusion with a brain metastasis responding to alectinib
Authors: Sakoda Soichiro , Tanaka Kentaro , Koga Yuichiro , Mikumo Hironori , Tsuchiya‐Kawano Yuko , Harada Eiji , Tamiya Sadafumi , Okamoto Isamu 
Published: January 2024

AbstractMetastatic inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is very rare and detailed reports on diagnosis and treatment are limited. Here, we report a case of metastatic IMT with ALK rearrangement. A 73‐year‐old woman was diagnosed with IMT involving a brain metastasis. Next generation sequencing (NGS) panel testing with Oncomine dx target test revealed that her tumor was positive for EML4‐ALK. Treatment with alectinib was initiated, resulting in remarkable shrinkage of both the primary tumor and the brain metastasis. This report is the first to identify ALK rearrangement in IMT using a commercially available NGS panel testing, followed by treatment with alectinib. This case suggests that NGS panel testing may be useful in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with metastatic IMT.
Assessment of simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use and its related consequences and cognitions in college students: A narrative review
Authors: Shipley Jennifer L. , Braitman Abby L. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAs rates of students using cannabis continue to rise, simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis (such that their effects overlap; commonly referred to as simultaneous alcohol and marijuana [SAM] use) is prevalent among college students who use both substances. Although research focusing on SAM use and related cognitions and consequences continues to grow, there are no common established measures, as approaches vary across studies. This narrative review identifies current methods for assessing SAM use and measures of SAM‐related consequences and cognitions (motives and expectancies) among college students, evaluates how they were developed, identifies gaps in the literature, and provides recommendations for future directions of assessment. We conclude that the assessment of SAM use is limited by difficulties in the assessment of cannabis quantity and potency. However, and the lack of a psychometrically validated measure of SAM consequences. However, measures of SAM motives and expectancies have been published with support from psychometric examinations such as exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and measurement invariance. Research is needed that incorporates qualitative approaches in the development of SAM use measures so that unique items specific to SAM use rather than single‐substance use can be identified. Additionally, validation of these measures is needed across different samples that vary demographically, such as by race and gender or sex. Future research should consider the development of a measure of protective behavioral strategies specific to SAM use to inform interventions that target the reduction of negative consequences of SAM use.
Family control, institutional investors, and financial distress: Evidence from China
Authors: Li Hongxiao , Gao Yunfan , Zhu Yanjian , Dai Lili 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe effect of family control on corporate governance and risk‐taking behaviours remains disputed worldwide. We examine how family control affects the financial distress of firms listed on the Chinese stock market. Our empirical findings suggest that family firms, particularly those with descendant CEOs, face significantly higher financial distress risk. Higher debt levels and more diversified acquisitions of family firms can partially explain their higher financial risk. Further analysis indicates that institutional investors help reduce the financial distress risk of Chinese family firms. We contend that institutional investors play vital roles in enhancing the corporate governance of family firms in China. Taken together, our study urges attention to the financial distress risk of family firms in a transient economy.
Buff‐tailed bumblebee Bombus terrestris as a potential nest site competitor for the endangered forty‐spotted pardalote Pardalotus quadragintus
Authors: Hingston Andrew B. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis note documents the first record of the invasive buff‐tailed bumblebee Bombus terrestris nesting in an above‐ground nest box deployed for birds in Australia. The box in question had been installed as nesting habitat for the endangered forty‐spotted pardalote Pardalotus quadragintus on Bruny Island, Tasmania. The bumblebee nest appeared to be constructed on a partially built pardalote nest inside the box and so may have caused the abandonment of a nesting attempt by pardalotes. However, the remains of this bumblebee nest were not large enough to prevent forty‐spotted pardalotes constructing a nest in the box during the subsequent breeding season. Further research will be needed to ascertain the degree to which bumblebees disrupt breeding of forty‐spotted pardalotes.
Diuretics use in the management of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants: A systematic review
Authors: Ó Briain Eoin , Byrne Aisling O. , Dowling Jack , Kiernan Julia , Lynch James Carlo Rio , Alomairi Lulwa , Coyle Lauren , Mulkerrin Lorcan , Mockler David , Fitzgerald Geraldine , Rehman Liqa Ur , Semova Gergana , Isweisi Eman , O'Sullivan Anne , O'Connor Pamela , Mulligan Kevin , Branagan Aoife , Roche Edna , Meehan Judith , Molloy Eleanor 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAimBronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a respiratory complication associated with neonatal prematurity, presents opportunities for pharmacological intervention due to its contributing risk factors. Despite diuretics' controversial usage in BPD treatment and varying institutional practices, this review aims to consolidate evidence from clinical trials regarding diuretic use in BPD.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines, searching EMBASE, Medline, Web of Science and CINAHL databases (PROSPERO 2022: CRD42022328292). Covidence facilitated screening and data extraction, followed by analysis and formatting in Microsoft Excel.ResultsAmong 430 screened records, 13 were included for analysis. Three studies assessed spironolactone and chlorothiazide combinations, two studied spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide, while eight examined furosemide. All studies evaluated drug effects on dynamic pulmonary compliance and pulmonary resistance, serving as comparative measures in our review.ConclusionDiuretics' effectiveness in treating bronchopulmonary dysplasia remains uncertain. The limited number of identified randomised controlled trials (RCTs) hampers high‐level evidence‐based conclusions when applying the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome (PICO) approach. Conducting large prospective studies of good quality could provide more definitive insights, but the rarity of outcomes and eligible patients poses challenges. Further research, primarily focusing on RCTs assessing diuretics' safety and efficacy in this population, is warranted.
Liver stiffness measurement as a noninvasive method for the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis in patients with chronic hepatitis D virus infection
Authors: Sandmann Lisa , Degasperi Elisabetta , Port Kerstin , Aleman Soo , Wallin Jeffrey J. , Manuilov Dmitry , Da Ben L. , Cornberg Markus , Lampertico Pietro , Maasoumy Benjamin , Wedemeyer Heiner , Deterding Katja 
Published: January 2024

SummaryBackgroundNoninvasive tests (NITs) have been proposed as an alternative to liver biopsy for diagnosing liver cirrhosis. The evidence of NIT performance in patients with chronic hepatitis D (CHD) is limited.AimsTo evaluate the diagnostic performance of liver stiffness measurement (LSM) and other NITs in CHD patients.MethodsWe evaluated the diagnostic performance of LSM by transient elastography for the detection of liver cirrhosis in a retrospective, multicentre cohort of 144 CHD patients with paired (±6 months) LSM and liver biopsies.ResultsCirrhosis was diagnosed histologically in 22 patients (15.3%). Mean LSM was significantly higher in patients with cirrhosis compared to those without fibrosis (23.4 vs 10.2 kPa, p < 0.0001) or with intermediate fibrosis (23.4 vs 13.5 kPa, p < 0.0001). In the detection of liver cirrhosis, LSM was superior to other NITs (AUROCs: 0.89 [LSM], 0.87 [D4FS], 0.74 [APRI], 0.73 [FIB‐4], and 0.69 [AAR]). The optimal cut‐off for identifying patients with liver cirrhosis was ≥15.2 kPa (Se 91%, Sp 84%, PPV 50%, NPV 98%). The ideal cut‐off for diagnosing non‐advanced liver fibrosis (Metavir ≤2) was <10.2 kPa (Se 55%, Sp 86%, PPV 90%, NPV 45%), correctly identifying 90% of patients. Data were validated in an independent cohort of 132 CHD patients.ConclusionsLSM is a useful tool for identifying patients at risk for liver cirrhosis and is superior to other NITs. The cut‐offs of <10.2 and < 15.2 kPa reliably diagnose non‐advanced liver fibrosis and exclude cirrhosis in the majority of patients. However, LSM cannot completely replace liver biopsy in CHD patients.
Support archetypes in ecosystems for social innovations
Authors: Dentchev Nikolay A. , Gonzalez Abel Alan Diaz , Neumeyer Xaver 
Published: January 2024

AbstractSocial innovations (SIs) offer creative solutions to complex social problems and often require the exchange of necessary resources, knowledge, and expertise among various actors. These actors form an ecosystem that can support the development of successful SIs. In this special topic forum introduction, we first discuss the literature related to the support function of ecosystems. We use the theoretical lens of prosocial behavior to explain the various types of support in an ecosystem. We argue that there are three archetypes of support in ecosystems, namely, altruistic, communitarian, and commercial support. Subsequently, we present the three papers accepted for publication in the special topic forum. One paper refers to the three support archetypes, although indirectly, while the other two refer to one specific archetype of ecosystem support for SIs. This introductory paper concludes with discussion on the opportunities for future research. Without a clear understanding of the different archetypes of support, it would be difficult for both scholars and practitioners to design vibrant ecosystems in assistance to SI.
Reimagining the sustainable consumer: Why social representations of sustainable consumption matter
Authors: Golob Urša , Podnar Klement , Weder Franzisca 
Published: January 2024

AbstractGlobally, consumers are increasingly turning to sustainable consumption practices. This article emphasizes the importance of social and cultural context in the study of sustainable consumption, drawing on social representations. It attempts to explain and empirically demonstrate how sustainable consumption is socially represented. The aim of the study was to investigate the construction of representations of sustainable consumption as knowledge and its appropriation in relation to the purchase and consumption of food. Online focus groups were employed in a cross‐sectional study conducted in Slovenia and Austria. The results of the study not only show how the “global” concept of sustainable consumption is appropriated and reflected in practices in a specific national and cultural context, but also highlight the importance of social representations in terms of how their meanings can influence the emergence of new practices. Furthermore, they show how sustainable consumption can occasionally be seen in actions that precede reflection or exist in a more abstract form unrelated to actions. The results offer several implications for practitioners seeking to promote sustainable consumption.
Dying a lonely death: A conceptual and normative analysis
Authors: Lederman Zohar 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis paper argues that a lonely death is, by definition, a bad death and that society as a whole, as well as individuals in society are obligated to assure a certain degree of well‐being, flourishing, or care among and for fellow individuals. Individuals can then be said to have a right against dying a lonely death. Such a right has corresponding duties. The paper further specifies what such duties may entail based on what individuals may need on their deathbed, specifically focusing on the need for human touch. Assuming that human touch might indeed be needed by some individuals in order to avoid a lonely death, the paper explores potential implications from a public health perspective, particularly during infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID.
A cluster differences unfolding method for large datasets of preference ratings on an interval scale: Minimizing the mean squared centred residuals
Authors: Macías Rodrigo , Vera J. Fernando , Heiser Willem J. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractClustering and spatial representation methods are often used in combination, to analyse preference ratings when a large number of individuals and/or object is involved. When analysed under an unfolding model, row‐conditional linear transformations are usually most appropriate when the goal is to determine clusters of individuals with similar preferences. However, a significant problem with transformations that include both slope and intercept is the occurrence of degenerate solutions. In this paper, we propose a least squares unfolding method that performs clustering of individuals while simultaneously estimating the location of cluster centres and object locations in low‐dimensional space. The method is based on minimising the mean squared centred residuals of the preference ratings with respect to the distances between cluster centres and object locations. At the same time, the distances are row‐conditionally transformed with optimally estimated slope parameters. It is computationally efficient for large datasets, and does not suffer from the appearance of degenerate solutions. The performance of the method is analysed in an extensive Monte Carlo experiment. It is illustrated for a real data set and the results are compared with those obtained using a two‐step clustering and unfolding procedure.
Adolescent/Young Adult Self‐Management and Independence Self‐Report Scale: Preliminary psychometric findings
Authors: Ridosh Monique M. , Smith Zoe , Adams William , Brei Timothy J. , Fremion Ellen , Holmbeck Grayson N. , Roach Audrey J. , Sawin Kathleen J. , Sherburne Eileen 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPurposeThis study examined preliminary psychometrics of the Adolescent/Young Adult Self‐Management and Independence Self‐Report Scale (AMIS II SR).MethodsAdolescents and adults (N = 159; 13–38 years old) with spina bifida from two clinics and one community sample completed the AMIS II SR. The majority (83%) had myelomeningocele, and about half were female (51.6%). The sample included 44.7% White, 11.3% Black and over one‐third Hispanic/Latino (38.4%) participants. Descriptive analyses and reliability were assessed; a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted.ResultsItem‐to‐total correlations support the AMIS II SR total scale (r = .38–.79) and its two subscales: condition (r = .49–.67) and independent living (r = .49–.85). Internal consistency reliability was high (α = .91–.96) for the AMIS II SR total scale and subscales. A higher order CFA model that included independent living and condition self‐management as first‐order factors and a second‐order overall self‐management factor had excellent fit (RMSEA = 0.06; CFI = 0.97; TLI = 0.96). Descriptive analyses findings were reported.ConclusionsThis study provides psychometric evidence for the use of the AMIS II SR total (overall) scale and subscales (condition and independent living) to assess self‐management and independence.