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Spectrum of Multidetector Computed Tomography Imaging Findings in Iatrogenic Abdominopelvic Injuries: A Comprehensive Pictorial Review
Authors: Subramanian Pavithra , Sharma Arun , Soundararajan Raghuraman , Singhal Manphool 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIatrogenic injuries are unavoidable complications of surgeries and minimally invasive procedures. They are generally classified into vascular and nonvascular injuries and based on the time of injury into early and late injuries. Iatrogenic injuries, particularly vascular injuries, increase the mortality and morbidity, with prolongation of hospital-stay. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is a highly sensitive, and often the first imaging modality in suspected iatrogenic injuries. This pictorial review elucidates the imaging considerations and appearances of iatrogenic injuries of the abdominopelvic organs on MDCT.
Pollution, income inequality and green finance in the new EU member states
Authors: Simionescu Mihaela , Gavurová Beáta 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIncome inequality and pollution represent major challenges for the New EU Member States. In this context, the main objective of this paper is to check if income inequality enhances pollution in the EU-13 countries in the period 2002–2021. The results depend on the type of method that was employed (Fully Modified Least Square (FMOLS) estimators and method of moments quantile regression). In most of the cases, Gini index and gender pay gap have a negative impact on GHG emissions. An inverse U pattern is supported for the pollution—economic growth nexus. Foreign direct investment contributes to pollution, while renewable energy consumption proved to be the most efficient tool in the fight with pollution. For robustness check, in the period 2006–2021, the environmental protection investments of general government reduced the GHG emissions only in the long run. The results are the basis for the formulations of various proposals to reduce pollution in the New EU Member States.
Complete and Effective Data Protection
Authors: Lynskey Orla 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Data protection law is often invoked as the first line of defence against data-related interferences with fundamental rights. As societal activity has increasingly taken on a digital component, the scope of application of the law has expanded. Data protection has been labelled ‘the law of everything’. While this expansion of material scope to absorb the impact of socio-technical changes on human rights appears justified, less critical attention has been paid to the questions of to whom the law should apply and in what circumstances. The Court of Justice has justified an expansive interpretation of the personal scope of the law in order to ensure ‘effective and complete’ data protection for individuals. This article argues that the attempt to make the protection offered by the law more ‘complete’ risks jeopardising its practical effectiveness and raises doubts about the soundness of the regulatory approach to data protection. In the quest for effective and complete protection, it seems that something must give.
Use of Surgical Adjuvants Does Not Decrease Recurrence of Aneurysmal Bone Cysts in Surgical Intervention With Pediatric Patients
Authors: Gettleman Brandon S. , Padilla Abigail N. , Kumar Shourya , Wren Tishya A.L. , Miller Joseph , Pawel Bruce R. , Tolo Vernon T. , Christ Alexander B. 
Published: October 2023

Background:
Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are benign active tumors often requiring intralesional curettage with or without adjuvants. The primary aim of this study was to analyze whether recurrence is influenced by the use of surgical adjuvants in pediatric patients with ABCs. Secondary aims examined recurrence rates based on age, sex, and physeal contact.

Methods:
A retrospective review was performed at a tertiary pediatric hospital from 2004 to 2020. Inclusion criteria consisted of patients treated surgically for histologically confirmed ABCs with a minimum of 6 months follow-up. Patients with treatment for a recurrent tumor or incomplete records were excluded. Patient demographics, location of the lesion, treatment technique, and incidence of recurrence were collected. Statistical analyses were performed using STATA.

Results:
There were 129 patients (74 males and 55 females) with a mean age of 11.5 ± 4.1 years and an average follow-up of 29.0 ± 25.4 months. The most common locations for ABCs were the femur and tibia. Of the patients, 53.5% had tumors abutting the physis, 28.7% had no physeal contact, and 17.8% had insufficient imaging to evaluate physeal contact. Surgical adjuvants (high-speed burr, coagulation, liquid nitrogen, and/or hydrogen peroxide) were used in 91 of the 129 cases (70.5%). There was no significant difference in recurrence when comparing those who received an adjuvant and those who did not (25.3% vs 23.7%, P = 1.000). Physeal contact was also not significantly associated with recurrence (P = 0.146). Finally, patients younger than 6 years old were significantly more likely to have recurrence compared with those 6 years old or older (66.7% vs 21.7%, P = 0.007).

Conclusion:
Our study found no association between the use of surgical adjuvants and the risk of recurrence after intralesional curettage for ABCs. Although our study did demonstrate that patients 6 years old or younger had an increased rate of recurrence, no significant association was found regarding physeal contact or sex. These data indicate that surgical adjuvant may not affect the recurrence rates of pediatric patients with ABCs.

Level of Evidence:
Level III. This retrospective review compares rates of recurrence based on the choice of surgical adjuvant.
Can We Control Lateral Shoulder Balance Through Proximal Thoracic Curve Correction in Lenke Type 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?
Authors: Lee Hyung Rae , Hwang Chang Ju , Seok Sang Yun , Gwak Hyun Wook , Cho Jae Hwan , Lee Dong-Ho , Lee Choon Sung 
Published: October 2023

Background:
Proximal thoracic curve (PTC) correction has been considered to prevent lateral shoulder imbalance in Lenke Type 2 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients; however, postoperative shoulder imbalance (PSI) commonly occurs despite these strategies with PTC correction. We investigated the hypothesis that PTC correction would not directly affect PSI in the majority of Lenke type 2 AIS cases. Furthermore, we investigated the risk factors for lateral PSI after corrective surgery.

Methods:
This study examined the records for AIS patients with Lenke type 2 who underwent corrective surgery and followed up for >2 years. Patients were categorized into PSI (−); radiologic shoulder height (RSH)<15 mm, and PSI (+); RSH≥15 mm. Repeated measures analysis of variance was performed at preoperatively, postoperatively, 1 month, and final follow-up. Postoperative lateral shoulder imbalance was predicted by the identification of univariate analysis and multivariate analysis.

Results:
Among the 151 patients reviewed, 29 (19.2%) showed PSI at final follow-up. Lateral shoulder balance parameters showed different directionalities between PSI (−) and (+) groups at postoperatively, 1 month, and final follow-up (P<0.01 each). Preoperative PTC, middle thoracic curve (MTC) curve and MTC correction showed strong correlations with the RSH (P=0.01, 0.03, and 0.04, respectively). However, PTC correction did not show a significant correlation with the RSH. Moreover, only a smaller MTC curve and larger MTC correction rate were related to lateral PSI in multivariate analysis.

Conclusions:
In Lenke type 2 AIS curves, the MTC curve and its correction predominantly influence lateral shoulder imbalance after corrective surgery, irrespective of the PTC correction extent. Consequently, overemphasizing the correction of the PTC curve may not necessarily lead to an improved lateral shoulder balance. When MTC curve is smaller, surgeons should be more careful for MCT overcorrection leading to a lateral shoulder imbalance.

Level of Evidence:
Level III.
Neurocognitive and Symptom Validity Testing for Post–COVID-19 Condition in a Workers Compensation Context
Authors: LeGoff Daniel B. , Lazarovic Jacob , Kofeldt Miranda , Peters Aimee 
Published: October 2023

Objective
Efficacy of a neurocognitive screening evaluation (NCSE) in assessing symptoms and disability associated with post–COVID-19 condition (PCC) and facilitating employee recovery and return to work was evaluated.

Methods
An NCSE was administered to 64 employees off work because of neurocognitive complaints attributed to post–COVID-19 condition. Neurocognitive and symptom validity data were analyzed along with recovery and return-to-work timelines.

Results
A large percentage of the employees gave invalid responses and noncredible effort on psychological and cognitive tests (48%). The NCSEs with invalid profiles suggested more severe cognitive and psychiatric symptoms than valid profiles. Both valid and invalid groups had significant reductions in illness duration and lost workdays after the NCSE.

Conclusions
Post–COVID-19 condition resulted in reports of mild to moderate cognitive and psychiatric symptoms with extensive mean work leave of 11 months before mental health assessment. Regardless of symptom validity, after the NCSE, the employees were released to work at an average of 3 weeks.
High HIV prevalence in gestational trophoblastic neoplasia patients
Authors: Parker Victoria L. , Baker Zoe L.I. , Stone Benjamin J. , Singh Kamaljit , Winter Matthew C. , Palmer Julia E. 
Published: October 2023

Objective:
To assess the HIV prevalence in patients diagnosed with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN).

Design:
A retrospective single centre cohort study.

Methods:
A database from the Sheffield Trophoblastic Disease Centre (STDC), Sheffield, UK was searched between 1st January 2015 and 31st December 2021. A total of 3,591 patients were referred to STDC with a diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), of which 221 (6.2%) were treated for GTN. The prevalence of HIV-positive tests in GTN patients was assessed.

Results:
HIV testing was performed in 93% GTN patients (n = 205/221). Overall, 1.3% of GTN patients (n = 3/221) were HIV-positive, involving two known HIV-positive patients and one new diagnosis. This equates to a HIV prevalence of 14 : 1000, which is ∼7 to 9× higher than the HIV prevalence in Sheffield (1.9 per 1000) and Yorkshire and Humber (1.5 per 1000).

Conclusion:
Given the extremely high HIV prevalence in our population, ‘opt out’ HIV testing is recommended within our specialist trophoblastic centre for all referred GTD and GTN patients. There is little reason to suspect that the prevalence of HIV-positive patients is any lower in the cohort of GTD patients referred to specialist trophoblastic centres for hCG screening alone, without requiring chemotherapy, particularly considering that most GTN arises from GTD.
Hybrid Surgery for Revascularization of Chronic Occlusion of Internal Carotid Artery
Authors: Ma Lin , Ren He-cheng , Huang Ying , Yin Long 
Published: October 2023

Objective:
The aim of this study was to conclude the safety and effectiveness of hybrid surgery for revascularization of chronic occlusion of internal carotid artery (COICA).

Methods:
A total of 56 COCIA patients underwent hybrid surgery (carotid endarterectomy+carotid artery stenting) from September 2017 to September 2021 in our department. The clinical material and radiology data (preoperation and postoperation) were retrospectively analyzed to conclude the safety and effectiveness of hybrid surgery for revascularization of COICA.

Results:
All 56 patients underwent hybrid surgery got revascularization successfully (with a successful rate of 100%) and improved intracranial blood flow. The computed tomography perfusion results indicate that the postoperative cerebral blood flow perfusion of the patient is significantly improved compared with before surgery. In 1 patient, postoperative brain magnetic resonance imaging within 24 hours showed spotted fresh infarction with head magnetic resonance imaging, without any clinical symptoms; 3 patients developing symptoms of ipsilateral neural-functional defect (hypoglossal nerve, superior laryngeal nerve, and mandibular branch of facial nerve, respectively), 2 weeks later the symptoms were disappeared. Imaging study at 3 and 6 months during the follow-up showed no abnormalities.

Conclusion:
Hybrid surgery is safe and effective for revascularization of COICA.
CBCT Analysis of Oropharynx Airway Volume
Authors: Al-Bahrani Zainab M. , Najm Areej Ahmed , Hadi Farah A. 
Published: October 2023

Objective:
The study was performed to analyze the oropharynx airway and examine the influence of age and gender on the oropharynx volume configuration using cone beam computed tomography.

Materials and Methods:
This study examined the cone beam computed tomographic images of 51 patients 25 male and 26 females, group matched for age and gender. The oropharynx airway volume and area between the posterior nasal spine and top of the epiglottis were measured and compared.

Results:
The statistical measurements of 51 cone beam computed tomography images showed a nonsignificant difference found between male and female regarding the age (the mean age for female 40.15 y. and for male32.72 y). Male subjects had greater oropharynx volume, a high significant difference (P=0.005) in oropharynx volume between the 3 age groups. A significant difference was found between the smallest age group with the larger age groups.

Conclusion:
The study data revealed that the changes in measurements of oropharynx airway are age-dependent in addition to gender effect.
Transcriptional signatures associated with waterlogging stress responses and aerenchyma formation in barley root tissue
Authors: Sherwood Orla L. , Burke Rory , O’Rourke Jennifer , Whelan Conor V. , Downey Frances , Ryan Louise , McCabe Eoin F. , Huang Zixia , Ng Carl K. Y. , McCabe Paul F. , Kacprzyk Joanna 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe negative impact of soil waterlogging on crop production is expected to increase due higher frequencies of extreme rainfall events arising from climate change. Consequently, understanding the molecular mechanisms that enable plants to mitigate waterlogging stress is critical for breeding programmes, particularly in the case of waterlogging-susceptible crop species, such as barley (Hordeum vulgare). Aerenchyma formation is a key morphological adaptation allowing plants to cope with waterlogging stress and hypoxic conditions, however, the genetic regulation of its development in barley remains largely unresolved. In this study, two barley cultivars with contrasting waterlogging tolerance (Franklin and Yerong) were subjected to waterlogging stress, followed by analysis of phenotypic traits including root aerenchyma formation, and transcriptomic profiling of root tissue samples. Differential expression analyses identified genes transcriptionally responsive to 24 and 72 h of waterlogging in both cultivars, and highlighted metabolic adaptations, regulation of ROS signalling and management of stress responses as key elements of the waterlogging response. The results revealed large intra-individual variations in root aerenchyma formation, and these variations were exploited to isolate 81 candidate aerenchyma-associated genes from the generated RNA-seq datasets. Network analyses suggest the involvement of the DNA damage response gene,DRT100and cell wall modifying genes,XHT16andXHT15as regulatory hub genes in aerenchyma formation. Collectively, the generated data provide insights into transcriptional signatures associated with the barley root responses to waterlogging and aerenchyma formation, informing our understanding of strategies that plants employ to cope with the negative impacts of heavy rainfall.
In silicoapproaches to identify the role of lncRNAs in Prostate cancer and Androgen receptor-targeted proteins
Authors: Khilwani Barkha , Kour Bhumandeep , Shukla Nidhi , R Bhargavi , Vure Sugunakar , Ansari Abdul S. , Lohiya Nirmal K. , Suravajhala Renuka , Suravajhala Prashanth 
Published: October 2023

AbstractLong non-coding RNA (lncRNAs) are known to have a role in pathogenesis of a broad spectrum of malignancies.These are found to have a significant role as signal transduction mediators in cancer signaling pathways. Prostate Cancer (PCa) is emerging with increasing cases worldwide even as advanced approaches in clinical diagnosis and treatment of PCa are still challenging to address. To enhance patient stratification, there is an indefatigable need to understand risk that can allow new approaches of treatment based on prognosis. While PCa is known to have mediated androgen receptor (AR) stimulation, the latter plays a key role in regulating transcription of genes via nuclear translocation which in turn leads to response to androgens. LncRNAs have been implicated in developing clinical diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in a broad spectrum of cancers. In our present study, 12 lncRNAs identified from clinical samples from our erstwhile PCa patients were docked with PCa and AR targeted 36 proteins. We identified three lncRNAs,viz. SCARNA10, NPBWR1, ANKRD20A9P are common between the targeted proteins and discern that SCARNA10 lncRNA could serve as a prognostic signature for PCa and AR biogenesis. We also sought to check the coding potential of interfacial residues associated with lncRNA docking sites.x
Mutualistic network architecture and eco-evolutionary feedbacks modulate the occurrence of transitions and stability in response to rising temperature
Authors: Baruah Gaurav , Lakämper Tim 
Published: October 2023

Abstract1. Ecological networks comprising of mutualistic interactions can suddenly transition to undesirable states, such as collapse, due to small changes in environmental conditions such as a rise in local environmental temperature.2. However, little is known about the capacity of such interaction networks to adapt to changing temperatures and thereby impact the occurrence of critical transitions.3. Here, combining quantitative genetics and mutualistic dynamics in an eco-evolutionary framework, we evaluate the resilience of mutualistic networks to critical transitions as environmental temperature increases. Specifically, we model the dynamics of a phenological optimum trait that determines the tolerance to local environmental temperature as well as temperature-dependent species interaction and evaluate the impact of trait variation and evolutionary dynamics in the occurrence of tipping points and community collapses.4. We found that mutualistic network architecture, i.e., community size and the arrangement of species interactions, interacted with evolutionary dynamics to impact the onset of network collapses. In addition, some networks had more capacity to track the rise in temperatures than others and thereby delay the occurrence of threshold temperatures at which the networks collapsed.5. However, such a result was modulated by the amount of heritable trait variation species exhibited, with high trait variation in the mean optimum trait value delaying the environmental temperature at which the network collapses.6. Our study argues that mutualistic network architecture modulates the capacity of networks to adapt to changes in temperature and thereby impact the occurrence of community collapses.
How to mobilize owner-dynamic capabilities in megaprojects? A tripartite evolutionary game approach
Authors: Tian Zidan , He Qinghua , Wang Ting 
Published: October 2023

PurposeCurrently, many studies have shown an increasing interest in owner-dynamic capabilities (ODCs). Existing studies mainly focus on the dynamic capability basis and capability development within the owner organization, whereas they rarely analyze the capability mobilization within the network of participants in megaprojects. Therefore, this study aims to explain the interaction and evolution of the mobilization strategies of ODCs and the cooperative strategies of other participants.Design/methodology/approachThis study develops a tripartite evolutionary game model to analyze the evolutionarily stable strategy of the owner, the reciprocal participants and the general participants. Results are numerically simulated with a validation case. The asymptotic stability of multiple group strategies is discussed under the replicator dynamic system.FindingsThis study suggests that resource complementarity significantly reduces the difficulty of mobilization. Moreover, these strategies are only effective with sufficient ODCs. The results indicate that reciprocal participants are more sensitive to the change in resource complementarity.Originality/valueThis study provides strategic guidance for mobilizing ODCs in megaprojects to better embrace uncertainty and stress, contributing to the dynamic capability literature with an evolutionary game approach. And new insight for the study of reciprocity preference in megaprojects is also provided.
Emad Elsewedy, Crisis Management Through the Lens of a Leader
Authors: Apaydin Marina , Fayed Malak , Eshak Maha 
Published: October 2023

Learning outcomes
This case study covers different concepts related to leadership. It should help students analyze business situations from a leader’s perspective. By the end of this case study, students would be able to understand the role and the characteristics of leadership during a crisis using the 11 dimensions of character framework, map leadership personalities using the HEXACO model to understand the effectiveness of certain traits in crisis management and apply theories of change management using the Satir and Switch models, in addition to Kotter’s theory of change.

Case overview/synopsis
Elsewedy Electrometer Group (EMG) was owned and operated by Emad Zaki Elsewedy as the sole founder and chief executive officer (CEO). EMG was a leading company in the meters industry in Egypt. The time span of this case study covered the period from November 2011, when Elsewedy’s health was deteriorating, to his early retirement in September 2012, and his comeback, two years later, in September 2014. In November 2011, against the backdrop of Elsewedy’s deteriorating health and subsequent early retirement in September 2012, EMG faced several challenges in achieving its vision that hindered its business growth. These arose after Youssef Salah, the former export director of EMG, was appointed as the company CEO. In Elsewedy’s absence, EMG faced liquidity problems, as the banks demanded that it repay all its debts. At the same time, the business suffered severe losses owing to its inefficient operations. Elsewedy decided to return to EMG in September 2014 to find a solution and help the business recover to ensure its continuity and sustainability. After taking a holistic view of the crisis at hand, he was faced with a dilemma and several questions: Was the company leadership effective? Would a change in leadership be required? How could he lead effective change in light of the current crisis? How could he ensure that EMG did not end up in a similar predicament in the future? This case was designed to teach leadership in crisis and change management in the metering industry.

Complexity academic level
This case study is intended for graduate and undergraduate students studying a leadership or management course. It can help students comprehend the challenges that arise when a large business undergoes a management transition during a crisis. The case study also considers how leaders are shaped by crises. This case study can be considered as level 1 on a 1–3 scale, as the full description of the situation is given in the case study and the task of the students is to analyze the leader and his decisions using various academic concepts and theories (Erskin et al., 2003).

Supplementary material
Teaching notes are available for educators only

Subject code
CSS 7: Management science