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Connecting differential psychological motivations for WeChat use with civic engagement: the significant role of bonding and bridging social capital
Authors: Pang Hua 
Published: December 2023

PurposeThe primary objectives of this article are to systematically explore whether and how certain WeChat use motives could lead to bridging social capital, bonding social capital and civic engagement among young people.Design/methodology/approachThe data was collected from a large-scale online survey of 1208 young people in mainland China. Zero-order correlation analyses and structural equation modeling were carried out to examine the corresponding hypotheses.FindingsObtained findings show that WeChat use for informational and social motivations are positively associated with bonding and bridging social capital. Moreover, bonding social capital could mediate the relationship between WeChat usage for informational and relational motivations and civic engagement.Research limitations/implicationsTheoretically, this article underlines the unique social and technological affordances of WeChat by exploring mobile social media use and how it would contribute to the quality of democracy by fostering young people's engagement in civic life. Practically, bridging and bonding social capital play significant roles in enhancing young people's civic engagement, which could be the meaningful resource for mobile social media designers, managers and government officials.Originality/valueThese obtained outcomes underlined the vital role of these newly emerging communication technologies in fostering democratic involvement and production of social capital in contemporary socially networked society.
Stakeholder participation in the ISSB’s standard-setting process: the consultations on the first exposure drafts on sustainability reporting
Authors: Kulik Alessandra , Dobler Michael 
Published: December 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to provide empirical evidence on formal stakeholder participation (or “lobbying”) in the early phase of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB’s) standard-setting.

Design/methodology/approach
Drawing on a rational-choice framework, this paper conducts a content analysis of comment letters (CLs) submitted to the ISSB in response to its first two exposure drafts (published in 2022) to investigate stakeholder participation across different groups and jurisdictional origins. The analyses examine participation in terms of frequency (measured using the number of participating stakeholders) and intensity (measured using the length of CLs).

Findings
Preparers and users of sustainability reports emerge as the largest participating stakeholder groups, while the accounting/sustainability profession participates with high average intensity. Surprisingly, preparers do not outweigh users in terms of participation frequency and intensity; and large preparers outweigh smaller ones in terms of participation intensity but not participation frequency. Internationally, stakeholders from countries with a private financial accounting standard-setting system participate more frequently and intensively than others. In addition, country-level economic wealth and sustainability performance are positively associated with more participating stakeholders.

Practical implications
This study is of interest for organizations and stakeholders involved in or affected by standard-setting in the field of sustainability reporting. The finding of limited participation by investors and from developing countries suggests the ISSB take actions to enhance the voice of those stakeholders.

Social implications
The imbalances in stakeholder participation that were found pose potential threats to an important aspect of the input legitimacy of the ISSB’s standard-setting process.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper is the first to explore stakeholder participation by means of CLs with the ISSB in terms of frequency and intensity.
Insectivorous bats alter their flight and feeding behaviour at ground‐mounted solar farms
Authors: Barré Kévin , Baudouin Alice , Froidevaux Jérémy S. P. , Chartendrault Vivien , Kerbiriou Christian 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Efforts to mitigate the climate crisis result in a green‐green dilemma: the development of renewable energy technology is required worldwide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but can have negative impacts on biodiversity. Impacts are being documented for wind farms, but effects of solar farms (photovoltaic power stations) on habitat use of vertebrates remain extremely poorly known.

Using insectivorous bats as a biological model for high trophic levels, we tested whether the presence of ground‐mounted solar farms affected flight and feeding behaviour. We assessed behaviour using three‐dimensional flight path reconstruction systems from echolocation calls, via standardised paired sampling of 16 control and 16 solar farm (treatment) sites. We quantified bat flight and feeding behaviour as flight speed, sinuosity of flight trajectories, and the probability of emission of feeding buzzes (acoustic signatures of prey capture attempts), and demonstrated that feeding was characterised by slow, sinuous flight with feeding buzzes.

We recorded 15,273 three‐dimensional bat positions, resulting in 1317 flight trajectories. We found strong behavioural responses to ground‐mounted solar farms in two of three bat guilds and five of seven taxa. Specifically, bats shifted their flight towards faster (+10 to +44%) and straighter trajectories (+33%) with lower probability of prey capture attempts (−18 to −39%) at solar farms.

Since these changes in flight features are explicit indicators of a decrease in bat feeding behaviour, the implementation of ground‐mounted solar farms is likely to result in reduced feeding habitat quality for bats.

Synthesis and applications: The negative effects of solar farms on bat flight and feeding behaviour should be considered when solar energy projects are planned. Research is needed to understand the mechanisms underlying the effects; for example, shading underneath solar panels may reduce plant biomass and therefore insect prey availability. Until exact mechanisms are identified, efforts should be made, first to avoid building solar farms on sites with great feeding potential for bats, and second to offset residual effects by improving the surrounding land and/or solar farms to provide better foraging opportunities. In this way, populations of bats can be supported alongside the generation of renewable energy.
The Economic Consequences of Mr Trump and Mr Biden
Authors: Garnaut Ross 
Published: December 2023

AbstractMax Corden and Ross Garnaut published ‘The Economic Consequences of Mr Trump’ in this journal in 2018. This paper examines what has transpired in the US economy against that article. It notes continuity in budget and trade policy from the Trump Presidency to the Biden Presidency. The continuity in macro‐fiscal and trade policies is accompanied by a significant departure in the focus of fiscal expansion: Mr Biden's strong support for decarbonisation. The article applies Max Corden's approach to international economics to the question: should Australia emulate Mr Biden's combination of budget, protection and decarbonisation policies?
EU Outlook for Biomass Flows and Bio‐based Products
Authors: van Leeuwen Myrna , Gonzalez‐Martinez Ana , Sturm Viktoriya 
Published: December 2023

SummaryThe Bioeconomy Strategy Action Plan calls for sustainable extraction, processing, and use of biological resources in Europe as a pathway to achieve environmental, social and economic goals. However, the transition towards sustainable food systems within and across countries is diverse due to the existing heterogeneous land patterns and agricultural production structures, the variety of potential industries competing for specific biomass feedstocks, and the national policy frameworks in place. Therefore, it is key for policymakers to understand how biomass is supplied, and how it flows through the economy and is used for alternative purposes. This calls for tools that can monitor and quantitatively analyse these aspects. BioMAT has projected the annual growth rate of the EU bio‐based chemical production from 2018 to 2030 to be four times higher than its fossil‐based counterpart. The associated net‐availability of industrial sugars in 2030 is quite balanced, but excess demands for starch and plant oils will increase to fulfil requirements of a growing bio‐based chemical sector. As a vast amount of biological feedstock for material use originates from non‐EU regions (e.g. palm oil), sustainable sourcing and a better use of biological residues should be emphasised. Scenario analyses are helpful to consider consequences of assessing different technical pathways or policies.
Urinary incontinence associates with poor work ability in middle‐aged women: A Northern Finland Birth cohort 1966 study
Authors: Salo Heini , Mäkelä‐Kaikkonen Johanna , Sova Henri , Piltonen Terhi , Laru Johanna , Ala‐Mursula Leena , Rossi Henna‐Riikka 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIntroductionUrinary incontinence is a common ailment in women and is likely to affect their work ability. We investigated the associations between the different subtypes of urinary incontinence and several dimensions of perceived work ability in middle‐aged general population.Material and methodsCross‐sectional survey at age 46 among participants of the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 study (n = 3706, response rate 72%). Urinary incontinence symptoms and several items of Work Ability Index were collected by postal questionnaire. Work ability was dichotomized as good or poor work ability in general, in relation to physical job demands, to diseases and own 2‐year prospect of work ability. The associations between urinary incontinence and work ability measures were assessed using logistic regression models, with further adjustments for biological, behavioral and work‐related factors as well as general health.ResultsThe odds ratio (OR), from lowest to highest, for poor work ability were 1.4‐fold among women with stress urinary incontinence (OR 1.37, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.09–1.72), 2.5‐fold with mixed urinary incontinence (OR 2.51, 95% CI 1.68–3.74) and 3.3‐fold with urgency urinary incontinence (OR 3.34, 95% CI 1.95–5.70). We note that our results reflect work ability in a Nordic society.ConclusionsEspecially urgency and mixed types of urinary incontinence are associated with poor work ability among middle‐aged women.
Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 ameliorates aspirin‐induced gastric mucosal damage: A randomised, double blind, placebo‐controlled crossover trial
Authors: Løn Nina , Engel Sara , Damholt Anders , Mortensen Brynjulf , Haaber Anne B. , Wellejus Anja , Knop Filip K. 
Published: December 2023

SummaryBackgroundGastric and duodenal ulcerations are common during multiple‐dosing aspirin treatment, such as for prevention of cardiovascular disease. On capsule endoscopy, oral administration of the bacterial strain Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 (DSM 33360) reduced the risk of aspirin‐induced small intestinal damage, without affecting cyclo‐oxygenase‐2 (COX‐2) inhibition.AimTo evaluate endoscopically the effect of Bif195 on aspirin‐induced stomach and duodenal mucosal damageMethodsTwenty‐five healthy volunteers underwent two intervention periods in a randomised, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled crossover design including four gastroduodenoscopies and 6 weeks washout. Each intervention was a 4‐week oral co‐treatment of aspirin 300 mg daily and Bif195 (≥1011 colony‐forming units daily) or placebo. Primary endpoint was change in Lanza score ‐ ranging from 0 (normal mucosa) to 4 (>10 erosions or ulcer).ResultsAll 25 participants (56% females); age 27.3 (±4.8) years; BMI 23.2 (±3.4) kg/m2, completed the trial exhibiting significant increases in Lanza scores during placebo treatment as compared to baseline. Bif195 reduced gastric Lanza score with an odds ratio of 7.2 (95% confidence interval 1.72–30.08, p = 0.009) compared to placebo with no related adverse events. There were no significant changes in Lanza scores in the duodenum.ConclusionsBif195 reduces aspirin‐induced gastric mucosal damage and may serve as a safe supplement during multiple‐dosing aspirin treatment.
Tranexamic acid for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: an abridged Cochrane review
Authors: Cleveland Brent , Norling Brett , Wang Hill , Gandhi Vardhil , Price Carrie L. , Borofsky Michael , Pais Vernon , Dahm Philipp 
Published: December 2023

ObjectiveTo assess the effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) in individuals with kidney stones undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).Patients and MethodsWe performed a literature search of Cochrane Library, PubMed (including MEDLINE), Embase, Scopus, Global Index Medicus, trials registries, grey literature, and conference proceedings. We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that compared treatment with PCNL with administration of TXA to placebo (or no TXA) for patients aged ≥18 years. Two review authors independently classified studies and abstracted data. Primary outcomes were blood transfusion, stone‐free rate (SFR), thromboembolic events (TEE). We rated the certainty of evidence (CoE) according to the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach using a minimally contextualised approach with pre‐defined thresholds for minimally clinically important differences (MCID).ResultsWe included 10 RCTs assessing the effect of systemic TXA in PCNL vs placebo (or no TXA). Eight studies were published as full text. Based on an adjusted baseline risk of blood transfusion of 5.7%, systemic TXA may reduce blood transfusions (risk ratio [RR] 0.45, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.27–0.76). Based on an adjusted baseline SFR of 75.7%, systemic TXA may increase SFR (RR 1.11, 95% CI 0.98–1.27). There is probably no difference in TEEs (risk difference 0.001, 95% CI −0.01 to 0.01). Systemic TXA may increase adverse events (AEs) (RR 5.22, 95% CI 0.52–52.72). Systemic TXA may have little to no effect on secondary interventions (RR 1.15, 95% CI 0.84–1.57). The CoE for most outcomes was assessed as low or very low.ConclusionsBased on a body of evidence of 10 RCTs, we found that systemic TXA in PCNL may reduce blood transfusions, major surgical complications, and hospital length of stay, as well as improve the SFR; however, it may increase AEs. These findings should inform urologists and their patients in making informed decisions about the use of TXA in the setting of PCNL.
How far can I extrapolate my species distribution model? Exploring shape, a novel method
Authors: Velazco Santiago José Elías , Rose Miranda Brooke , De Marco Paulo , Regan Helen M. , Franklin Janet 
Published: December 2023

Species distribution and ecological niche models (hereafter SDMs) are popular tools with broad applications in ecology, biodiversity conservation, and environmental science. Many SDM applications require projecting models in environmental conditions non‐analog to those used for model training (extrapolation), giving predictions that may be statistically unsupported and biologically meaningless. We introduce a novel method, Shape, a model‐agnostic approach that calculates the extrapolation degree for a given projection data point by its multivariate distance to the nearest training data point. Such distances are relativized by a factor that reflects the dispersion of the training data in environmental space. Distinct from other approaches, Shape incorporates an adjustable threshold to control the binary discrimination between acceptable and unacceptable extrapolation degrees. We compared Shape's performance to five extrapolation metrics based on their ability to detect analog environmental conditions in environmental space and improve SDMs suitability predictions. To do so, we used 760 virtual species to define different modeling conditions determined by species niche tolerance, distribution equilibrium condition, sample size, and algorithm. All algorithms had trouble predicting species niches. However, we found a substantial improvement in model predictions when model projections were truncated independently of extrapolation metrics. Shape's performance was dependent on extrapolation threshold used to truncate models. Because of this versatility, our approach showed similar or better performance than the previous approaches and could better deal with all modeling conditions and algorithms. Our extrapolation metric is simple to interpret, captures the complex shapes of the data in environmental space, and can use any extrapolation threshold to define whether model predictions are retained based on the extrapolation degrees. These properties make this approach more broadly applicable than existing methods for creating and applying SDMs. We hope this method and accompanying tools support modelers to explore, detect, and reduce extrapolation errors to achieve more reliable models.Keywords: environmental novelty, extrapolation, Mahalanobis distance, model prediction, non‐analog environmental data, transferability
Access to a regular primary care physician among young people with early psychosis in Ontario, Canada
Authors: Rodrigues Rebecca , Reid Jennifer N. S. , Wiener Joshua C. , Archie Suzanne , Booth Richard G. , Cheng Chiachen , MacDougall Arlene G. , Palaniyappan Lena , Ryan Bridget L. , Voineskos Aristotle , Kurdyak Paul , Jan Saadia Hameed , Anderson Kelly K. ,   the project co‐investigators
Published: December 2023

AbstractAimAccess to a primary care physician in early psychosis facilitates help‐seeking and engagement with psychiatric treatment. We examined access to a regular primary care physician in people with early psychosis, compared to the general population, and explored factors associated with access.MethodsUsing linked health administrative data from Ontario (Canada), we identified people aged 14–35 years with a first diagnosis of nonaffective psychotic disorder (n = 39 449; 2005–2015). We matched cases to four randomly selected general population controls based on age, sex, neighbourhood, and index date (n = 157 796). We used modified Poisson regression to estimate prevalence ratios (PR) for access to a regular primary care physician in the year prior to first diagnosis of psychotic disorder, and the sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with access.ResultsA larger proportion of people with early psychosis had a regular primary care physician, relative to the general population (89% vs. 68%; PR = 1.30, 95%CI = 1.30–1.31). However, this was accounted for by a higher prevalence of comorbidities among people with psychosis, and this association was no longer present after adjustment (PR = 0.97, 95%CI = 0.97, 0.98). People with early psychosis who were older, male, refugees and those residing in lower income or high residential instability neighbourhoods were less likely to have a regular primary care physician.ConclusionApproximately one in ten young people with early psychosis in Ontario lack access to a regular primary care physician. Strategies to improve primary care physician access are needed for management of physical comorbidities and to ensure continuity of care.
The COVID‐19 pandemic and neurology: A survey on previous and continued restrictions for clinical practice, curricular training, and health economics
Authors: Rakusa Martin , Moro Elena , Akhvlediani Tamar , Bereczki Daniel , Bodini Benedetta , Cavallieri Francesco , Fanciulli Alessandra , Filipović Saša R. , Guekht Alla , Helbok Raimund , Hochmeister Sonja , Martinelli Boneschi Filippo , Özturk Serefnur , Priori Alberto , Romoli Michele , Willekens Barbara , Zedde Marialuisa , Sellner Johann ,   the NeuroCOVID‐19 Task Force of the European Academy of Neurology
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackground and PurposeThe COVID‐19 pandemic has significantly impacted health systems worldwide. Here, we assessed the pandemic's impact on clinical service, curricular training, and financial burden from a neurological viewpoint during the enforced lockdown periods and the assumed recovery by 2023.MethodsAn online 18‐item survey was conducted by the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) NeuroCOVID‐19 Task Force among the EAN community. The survey was online between February and March 2023. Questions related to general, demographic, clinical, work, education, and economic aspects.ResultsWe collected 430 responses from 79 countries. Most health care professionals were aged 35–44 years, with >15 years of work experience. The key findings of their observations were as follows. (i) Clinical services were cut back in all neurological subspecialties during the most restrictive COVID‐19 lockdown period. The most affected neurological subspecialties were services for patients with dementia, and neuromuscular and movement disorders. The levels of reduction and the pace of recovery were distinct for acute emergencies and in‐ and outpatient care. Recovery was slow for sleep medicine, autonomic nervous system disorders, neurorehabilitation, and dementia care. (ii) Student and residency rotations and grand rounds were reorganized, and congresses were converted into a virtual format. Conferences are partly maintained in a hybrid format. (iii) Affordability of neurological care and medication shortage are emerging issues.ConclusionsRecovery of neurological services up to spring 2023 has been incomplete following substantial disruption of neurological care, medical education, and health economics in the wake of the COVID‐19 pandemic. The continued limitations for the delivery of neurological care threaten brain health and call for action on a global scale.
Morphology and behavior of ergatandromorph in Camponotus yamaokai Terayama & Satoh, 1990 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Authors: Chiyoda Kazuma , Yoshimura Hiro , Inoue Kanata , Yamasaki Kazuhisa , Satoh Toshiyuki , Koyama Satoshi 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACTErgatandromorphs are examples of genetic chimeras found in ants, in which they exhibit features of both minor workers and males. In this study, we report a lateral ergatandromorph of Camponotus yamaokai Terayama & Satoh, 1990. The right side of this specimen was characterized as a male and the left side as a minor worker, although some body parts did not show a clear division. The specimen had partially atrophied genitalia on the right side of the metasoma while the genital structures on the left side were absent. The individual engaged in frequent self‐grooming and received trophallaxis and allogrooming from the nestmates. This is the first report of the lateral ergatandromorph in the genus Camponotus, which has few documented cases of gynandromorphism.
New Insights into the Formation and Properties of Wellbore Skin: Why We Have to Rethink the Concept
Authors: Houben Georg J. , Lamparter Axel , Ufer Kristian , Damian Christin , Boz Daniel 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe deposition of fine‐grained material of low permeability on the borehole wall during drilling (wellbore skin) is a common problem affecting the operation and efficiency of water wells. Here, we present new data and novel insights from four excavated dewatering wells from a lignite surface mine. All wells have the same age, are of similar construction, and were sampled at two different depths each. The thickness of the skin layer increases with depth. Its composition and permeability is strongly influenced by the surrounding aquifer material. Nonuniform sediments of low permeability result in less permeable wellbore skin deposits. The presence of discontinuities in the skin layer may be a determining feature for the resulting flow to wells, especially with skin layers of low permeability. The presence of naturally occurring swelling clay (smectite) provides the skin layer with a significant self‐sealing capacity.