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Clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis associated with cutaneous ulcerations: a case-based review
Authors: De Jesus Alice Viana , De Souza Jean Marcos 
Published: January 2024

Introduction and importance:
Dermatomyositis (DM) is an autoimmune myopathy primarily affecting both muscles and skin. When muscle weakness is not clinically apparent, but characteristic skin lesions are present, the condition is referred to as clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM).

Case presentation:
The authors present the case of a 52-year-old female with a typical DM rash, interstitial pneumonia, and multiple skin ulcers. The skin biopsy was consistent with DM, and there were no signs of muscle involvement. Myositis-related and myositis-specific autoantibodies were also negative. Significant improvement was not observed until the patient received successive monthly pulses of methylprednisolone and the introduction of methotrexate. This treatment regimen allowed for the complete tapering of prednisone and resulted in sustained disease control.

Clinical discussion:
In addition to the case presentation, a narrative literature review was conducted using the MEDLINE database, and an evidence-based treatment flowchart is proposed. CADM is a subtype of DM, related to higher incidences of interstitial lung disease, skin vasculopathy and malignancy. When ulcers or interstitial pneumonia are present, treatment should be early and aggressive. Active screening for neoplasms is recommended, particularly within the first 5 years.

Conclusion:
The authors presented a case of seronegative CADM featuring skin vasculopathy, successfully treated with consecutive methylprednisolone pulses. Our literature review emphasized the importance of focused CADM management trials, highlighting the need for further research.
Spiral strapping for improving upper extremity motor functions in individuals with stroke: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Abd El-Kafy Ehab Mohamed , Alayat Mohamad Salaheldien , Alwhaibi Reem M. , Basuodan Reem M. 
Published: January 2024

Background:
The rehabilitation process for the upper extremities of individuals with stroke requires therapists to use splints for supportive and corrective purposes. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of spiral strapping in inhibiting spasticity and improving the upper extremity motor functions of individuals with chronic stroke.

Methods:
Forty Saudi individuals aged 50–60 years with chronic stroke participated in this study. Their degrees of spasticity according to the Modified Ashworth Scale ranged across grades 1, 1+, and 2. Participants were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Participants in both groups received 1 h of conventional physical therapy for 3 d/wk to improve the motor functions of their upper extremities. In addition, participants in the experimental group wore an upper-limb spiral strapping with a hand splint 10 h/d for 6 d/wk. The treatment program for both groups was delivered for 4 weeks. Changes in the scores of Action Research Arm Test for elbow joint spasticity, active range of motion of the shoulder, elbow, and forearm joints, and hand grip strength were evaluated before and after treatment in both groups.

Results:
Significant improvements in all measured variables after treatment were reported in both groups, except for elbow joint spasticity in the control group. The experimental group showed significant post-treatment improvement in the scores for all measured variables compared with the control group.

Conclusions:
Spiral strapping was beneficial in inhibiting mild degrees of spasticity and improving the motor functions of the upper extremities of stroke patients.
Evaluating Provider Perceptions of Telehealth Utility in Outpatient Rheumatology Telehealth Encounters
Authors: Howe Catherine , Smith Isaac D. , Coles Theresa M. , Overton Robert , Economou-Zavlanos Nicoleta , Solomon Mary J. , Doss Jayanth , Henao Ricardo , Clowse Megan E. B. , Leverenz David L. 
Published: January 2024

Objective
This study aims to explore the factors associated with rheumatology providers' perceptions of telehealth utility in real-world telehealth encounters.

Methods
From September 14, 2020 to January 31, 2021, 6 providers at an academic medical center rated their telehealth visits according to perceived utility in making treatment decisions using the following Telehealth Utility Score (TUS) (1 = very low utility to 5 = very high utility). Modified Poisson regression models were used to assess the association between TUS scores and encounter diagnoses, disease activity measures, and immunomodulatory therapy changes during the encounter.

Results
A total of 481 telehealth encounters were examined, of which 191 (39.7%) were rated as “low telehealth utility” (TUS 1–3) and 290 (60.3%) were rated as “high telehealth utility” (TUS 4–5). Encounters with a diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis were significantly less likely to be rated as high telehealth utility (adjusted relative risk [aRR], 0.8061; p = 0.004), especially in those with a concurrent noninflammatory musculoskeletal diagnosis (aRR, 0.54; p = 0.006). Other factors significantly associated with low telehealth utility included higher disease activity according to current and prior RAPID3 scores (aRR, 0.87 and aRR, 0.89, respectively; p < 0.001) and provider global scores (aRR, 0.83; p < 0.001), as well as an increase in immunomodulatory therapy (aRR, 0.70; p = 0.015).

Conclusions
Provider perceptions of telehealth utility in real-world encounters are significantly associated with patient diagnoses, current and prior disease activity, and the need for changes in immunomodulatory therapy. These findings inform efforts to optimize the appropriate utilization of telehealth in rheumatology.
Incidental Bleeding Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Identified on 99mTc-RBC Scintigraphy
Authors: Wu Chenxi , Menshikova Ekaterina , Sethi Ila 
Published: January 2024

AbstractVarious pathologies could lead to occult gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Here we report the case of a 73-year-old woman who presented with hematochezia and syncope, and was found to have a large bleeding GI stromal tumor incidentally from99mTc-RBC scintigraphy. This study was done after negative workup with CT angiography, colonoscopy, and capsule endoscopy for the source of GI bleeding. Final pathology confirmed the mass being a low-grade GI stromal tumor after exploratory laparotomy.
Efficiency and novelty of using environmental swabs for dry surface biofilm recovery.
Authors: Watson Fergus , Wilks Sandra , Chewins John , Keevil Bill 
Published: January 2024

Studies on the epidemiology of dry surface biofilms within healthcare has shown an almost universal distribution across frequently touched items. Despite a growing body of evidence for dry surface biofilms in hospitals little attention has been paid to the recovery capacity of techniques used to detect these microbial communities. Biofilms are inherently difficult to remove from surfaces due to adhesive substances within their matrix and may act as sources of infection but to what extent is largely unknown. In this study we evaluate the recovery efficiencies of commonly used environmental swabs against dry surface biofilms containing 7.24-Log10 Acinetobacter baumannii/cm2, using a drip flow reactor and desiccation cycle. Biofilm presence was visually confirmed using episcopic differential interference contrast microscopy combined with epifluorescence and quantified using sonicated viable plate counts. The swab materials used comprised of foam, viscose and cotton, all of which were pre-moistened using a buffer solution. The surfaces were vigorously swabbed by each material type and the resultant microbe populations for both swabs and remaining dry surface biofilms were quantified. Our results found foam tipped swabs to be superior, detecting on average 30% of the original dry surface biofilm contamination; followed by viscose (6%) and cotton (3%). However, no distinct difference was revealed in the concentration of microbes remaining on the surface after swabbing for each swab type suggesting there is variation in the capacity for each swab to release biofilm associated microorganisms. We conclude whilst environmental swabs do possess the ability to detect biofilms on dry surfaces; the reduced efficiencies are likely to cause an underestimation of the microbes present and should be considered during clinical application.
Light-by-light scattering in ultraperipheral collisions of heavy ions at two future detectors
Authors: Jucha Paweł , Kłusek-Gawenda Mariola , Szczurek Antoni 
Published: January 2024

We discuss possible future studies of photon-photon (light-by-light) scattering using a planned FoCal and ALICE 3 detectors. We include different mechanisms of γγ→γγ scattering such as double-hadronic photon fluctuations, t/u-channel neutral pion exchange or resonance excitations (γγ→R) and deexcitation (R→γγ). The broad range of (pseudo)rapidities and lower cuts on transverse momenta open a necessity to consider not only dominant box contributions but also other subleading contributions. Here we include low mass resonant R=π0, η, η′ contributions. The resonance contributions give intermediate photon transverse momenta. However, these contributions can be eliminated by imposing windows on diphoton invariant mass. We study and quantify individual box contributions (leptonic, quarkish). The electron/positron boxes dominate at low Mγγ<1  GeV diphoton invariant masses. The PbPb→PbPbγγ cross section is calculated within equivalent photon approximation in the impact parameter space. Several differential distributions are presented and discussed. We consider four different kinematic regions. We predict a cross section in the (mb-b) range for typical ALICE 3 cuts, a few orders of magnitude larger than for the current ATLAS or CMS experiments. We also consider the two-π0 background which can, in principle, be eliminated at the new kinematical range for the ALICE 3 measurements by imposing dedicated cuts on diphoton transverse momentum and/or so-called vector asymmetry.

Published by the American Physical Society
2024
Implementing shared service centres in Big 4 audit firms: an exploratory study guided by institutional theory
Authors: Aschauer Ewald , Quick Reiner 
Published: January 2024

PurposeThis study aims to investigate why and how shared service centres (SSCs) are implemented as well as how they affect audit firm practice and audit quality.Design/methodology/approachIn this qualitative study guided by the theoretical framework of institutional theory, the authors conducted 25 semi-structured interviews in seven European countries, including 16 interviews with audit partners from Big 4 firms, 6 with audit team members, 2 with interviewees from second-tier audit firms and 1 with a member of an oversight body.FindingsThe authors show that the central rationale for audit firms to implement SSCs is economic rather than external legitimacy. The authors find that SSC implementation has substantial effects on audit practices, particularly those related to standardisation, coordination and monitoring activities. The authors also highlight the potential impacts on audit quality.Originality/valueBy exploring the motivation for and effects of SSC implementation amongst audit firms, the authors offer insights into the best practices related to subsequent change processes and audit quality.
Effect of ultraviolet light on the corrosion behavior of weathering steel in simulated marine atmospheric environment
Authors: Su Shuo , Zhu Xiong-Tao , Fan Hong-Qiang 
Published: January 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to study the effect of ultraviolet (UV) light on the corrosion behavior of BC550 weathering steel in simulated marine atmospheric environment.

Design/methodology/approach
The effect of UV light on the corrosion behavior of BC550 weathering steel in simulated marine atmospheric environments were investigated by the corrosion weight gain experiment, in situ electrochemical noise, scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction.

Findings
UV light accelerated the corrosion process of BC550 weathering steel in the simulated marine atmospheric environment during the first 168 h. The maximum influence factor of UV light was 0.32, and it was only 0.08 after 168 h of corrosion process.

Originality/value
As the extension of corrosion time, the thickness and density of the corrosion product layer increased, which weakened the acceleration effect of UV light.
Demand-driven approach of vocational education and training (VET) and experiential learning: a thematic analysis through systematic literature review (SLR)
Authors: Gupta Shankar Lal , Mittal Arun , Singh Shilpa , Dash Debendra Nath 
Published: January 2024

PurposeThis study investigates the various themes around the demand-driven approach of vocational education and training (VET). The study focuses on investigating two major aspects of VET. Firstly, the extant literature has been systematically classified based on seven parameters: Geography, Focus on Vocational Education, Research Methods, Economic Sector, Origin of Study, Type of Training and Level of Skill. Secondly, this study has explored various themes around the VET implementation, performance gaps and road ahead.Design/methodology/approachThematic analysis with the systematic literature review (SLR) method is applied to 50 research papers on VET, published between 2011 and 2022.FindingsThis systematic review has found that experiential compliments VET and VET is the medium of skill development. Further, it was extracted through themes that VET may help ensure alternate employment in rural areas and contribute to micro- and macro-level economic development. Also, there is a requirement to adopt a demand-driven approach to VET by localizing VT content and delivery.Research limitations/implicationsThe study's findings are directed towards the need for demand-driven and customized VET. This study also explores many potential areas for further empirical research through various themes.Originality/valueThis study is a novel effort that extracts the themes constituting the effect of VETs along with the descriptive analysis of the extant literature using the SLR approach. The study has rationalized the findings by providing due coding to various parameters in the previous studies under investigation.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT involvement in scientific and medical writing, a new concern for researchers. A scoping review
Authors: Khalifa Ahmed A. , Ibrahim Mariam A. 
Published: January 2024

PurposeThe study aims to evaluate PubMed publications on ChatGPT or artificial intelligence (AI) involvement in scientific or medical writing and investigate whether ChatGPT or AI was used to create these articles or listed as authors.Design/methodology/approachThis scoping review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. A PubMed database search was performed for articles published between January 1 and November 29, 2023, using appropriate search terms; both authors performed screening and selection independently.FindingsFrom the initial search results of 127 articles, 41 were eligible for final analysis. Articles were published in 34 journals. Editorials were the most common article type, with 15 (36.6%) articles. Authors originated from 27 countries, and authors from the USA contributed the most, with 14 (34.1%) articles. The most discussed topic was AI tools and writing capabilities in 19 (46.3%) articles. AI or ChatGPT was involved in manuscript preparation in 31 (75.6%) articles. None of the articles listed AI or ChatGPT as an author, and in 19 (46.3%) articles, the authors acknowledged utilizing AI or ChatGPT.Practical implicationsResearchers worldwide are concerned with AI or ChatGPT involvement in scientific research, specifically the writing process. The authors believe that precise and mature regulations will be developed soon by journals, publishers and editors, which will pave the way for the best usage of these tools.Originality/valueThis scoping review expressed data published on using AI or ChatGPT in various scientific research and writing aspects, besides alluding to the advantages, disadvantages and implications of their usage.
High street banking on the app: branding strategies of traditionally-driven neobanks
Authors: Mogaji Emmanuel , Nguyen Nguyen Phong 
Published: January 2024

PurposeSeveral high street retail banks are extending their brands into digital banking through fully digital, app-only neobanks, which have been described as traditionally-driven neobanks (TDNBs). These TDNBs are considered a form of brand extension, representing the increased complexity of branding banks and financial institutions. This study explicitly addresses the branding strategies employed by TDNBs.Design/methodology/approachThis study has adopted a case study research design, using a multi-stage data collection strategy. Initially, interviews were conducted with bank managers, followed by interviews with customers. Later, user-generated content was extracted through verified reviews from the app store. Subsequently, these three strands of data were thematically analysed and triangulated, in order to gain a holistic understanding of the branding strategies used by TDNBs.FindingsThree key themes emerged regarding the branding strategies of the TDNBs: aligning with the parent brand, reinforcing the digital experience, and enhancing the brand image.Research limitations/implicationsThis study contributed to the growing body of research on marketing, branding, and digital transformation of bank services. As more traditional banks are exploring opportunities to pivot and explore other fintech options, this study offers significant insights that will help in managing brand experience and promotion across customer journeys in the banking sector.Practical implicationsThis study contributes to the growing body of research on marketing, branding, and digital transformation of bank services. Even as more traditional banks explore opportunities to pivot as well as other fintech options, this study offers significant insights to help manage brand experience and promotion across customer journeys in the banking sector.Originality/valueWhile previous studies on banking and financial services have concentrated on traditional retail and high street banks, there is a need for a greater understanding of the brand positioning of digital banks, especially those created by traditional banks.
Technology-mediated lesson study: a step-by-step guide
Authors: Hudson Michelle , Leary Heather , Longhurst Max , Stowers Joshua , Poulsen Tracy , Smith Clara , Sansom Rebecca L. 
Published: January 2024

PurposeThe authors are developing a model for rural science teacher professional development, building teacher expertise and collaboration and creating high-quality science lessons: technology-mediated lesson study (TMLS).Design/methodology/approachTMLS provided the means for geographically distributed teachers to collaborate, develop, implement and improve lessons. TMLS uses technology to capture lesson implementation and collaborate on lesson iterations.FindingsThis paper describes the seven steps of the TMLS process with examples, showing how teachers develop their content and pedagogical knowledge while building relationships.Originality/valueThe TMLS approach provides an innovative option for teachers to collaborate across distances and form strong, lasting relationships with others.
Digitalisation and internationalisation in SMEs: a systematic review and research agenda
Authors: Bargoni Augusto , Ferraris Alberto , Vilamová Šárka , Wan Hussain Wan Mohd Hirwani 
Published: January 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an integrative picture of the state of the art of the literature on digitalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as an enabler for their internationalisation process and as a comprehensive view of the specific domains impacted by digital technologies as well as their repercussions on the international outreach.Design/methodology/approachA systematic review which leverages a descriptive analysis of extant literature and an axial coding technique has been conducted to shed light on the current knowledge and to identify primary research areas and future research lines.FindingsThe research indicates that digitalisation impacts the internationalisation of SMEs in three specific domains: (1) internationalisation through the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT) technologies and e-commerce platforms; (2) international expansion through the digitalisation of value chain activities and (3) international outreach through knowledge acquisition on digital platforms.Originality/valueThe value of this study is threefold. First, the authors attempt to systematically review the literature on SMEs digitalisation and internationalisation and provide a holistic perspective on the intertwining of these two research streams. Second, the authors propose a novel conceptualisation on the dimensions of SMEs digitalisation as enablers to internationalisation. Third, the authors put forward promising future lines of research.Highlights Digitalisation represents a pivotal strategy that allows companies to build new strategic capabilities and is a propeller for SMEs internationalisation.Through e-commerce, SMEs could compete at the same level of multinational companies but enduring lower costs of expansion.Digital platforms allow SMEs to enhance the learning processes about international markets through an immediate access to relevant information.Digital entrepreneurship has enabled SMEs to develop new configurations of value chain activities, evolving their business model or reaching new markets.SMEs are changing the “business as usual” paradigm offering digital tools to build modular architectures that are scalable and agile in their evolution ability.
Using data visualizations as information communication tools during a crisis: a critical review
Authors: Mathaisel Dennis 
Published: January 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to review and critically assess the role that data visualizations played as communication media tools to help society during a worldwide crisis. This paper re-creates and analyzes several visualizations, critically and ethically assesses their strengths and limitations and provides a set of best practices that are informative, accurate, ethical and engaging at each stage in a reader’s interest.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper bases its methodology on the construct of “The Network Society” (Van Dijk, 2006; Castells, 2000, 2006) by creating a series of social networked visualizations, identifying the challenges and pitfalls associated with this communication approach and suggesting best practices in information communication technology. The case study is COVID-19.

Findings
The research in this study found that visual data dashboards and interactive Web-based charts did play a significant role in helping society understand COVID-19’s impact to make better informed decisions about society’s health and safety.

Research limitations/implications
Visual expositions of data do have strengths and weaknesses depending on how they are designed, how they communicate the story and how they are ethically deployed. Best practices are provided to help mitigate these limitations.

Practical implications
Visualizations are certainly not new, but the technology for rapidly developing and sharing them is new. Visual expositions provide an effective media for communicating complex information to a networked society.

Social implications
Visual expositions provide an effective media for communicating complex information to a networked society.

Originality/value
This paper highlights the significance of the need to understand complex data in a crisis in a visual format and to communicate the information quickly, persuasively, effectively and ethically to a networked audience.