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The Choreography of Familial Bargaining: A Qualitative Study of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Negotiation in China
Authors: Huang Tianqi 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThis article provides an analysis of the negotiation process surrounding in vitro fertilisation (IVF) decisions in contemporary China, based on an ethnography conducted in Beijing. Building on the theoretical framework of applying a ‘reprolens’ and scholarly debates on the transforming family landscape in contemporary China, I delineate the complex dynamics through which women negotiate their choice of IVF with their families, documenting the ways in which power is distributed. I highlight not only individual–family power dynamics but also the intricate gendered ones within the family. I argue that family relationships shape the desire for IVF and the decision to pursue it; this journey, in turn, can reshape family dynamics. I propose the term familial bargaining to suggest a relational and dynamic perspective for examining how IVF negotiation is bound up with family relationships. At the intersection of biology and technology, IVF also affects the choreography of familial bargaining, as its different aspects serve as bargaining chips. Further, familial bargaining offers a nuanced perspective that helps to unveil the tensions and micro‐politics between the gendered individual and the family in a broader sense.
Comparative outcomes of laparoscopic transcystic duct vs traditional laparoscopic bile duct exploration: A multicentre randomised trial
Authors: Liu Ailian , Pan Ziyang , Liu Yuwen , Wang Jianhua , Wu Chengbo 
Published: February 2025

AbstractAimThis multicentre randomised controlled trial aimed to compare post‐operative complications and recovery outcomes between these two approaches.Patients and methodsEighty patients with symptomatic choledocholithiasis were randomly assigned to undergo either laparoscopic transcystic (LTCBDE; n = 40) or traditional (LCBDE; n = 40) common bile duct exploration. The primary outcome measures were post‐operative complications within 3 months, while the secondary outcomes included operative time, intraoperative blood loss, recurrence of bile duct stones, and time to return to activities of daily living (ADLs). Logistic regression models were used to identify predictors of complications and recurrence.ResultsThe LTCBDE group had significantly shorter operative times (117.55 vs 136.05 min, P < .001) and reduced intraoperative blood loss (51.25 vs 61.45 mL, P < .001). Both groups had a 20% rate of post‐operative complications (P = .614). Septic complications were higher in LCBDE compared with LTCBDE (20% vs 7.5%, P = .105). Time to return to ADL was shorter in the LTCBDE group (33.4 vs 39.75 days, P = .007). Diabetes mellitus independently predicted post‐operative complications (adjusted odds ratio 4.397, P = .014) and revision surgery (adjusted odds ratio 22.592, P = .006). Recurrence rates were similar between groups (P = .363).ConclusionLTCBDE is associated with shorter operative times, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery than LCBDE, without an increase in post‐operative complications. LTCBDE may be the preferred option for the treatment of choledocholithiasis.
Credit information sharing and firm innovation: Evidence from the establishment of public credit registries
Authors: Hou Fangfang , Ng Jeffrey , Xu Xinpeng , Zhang Janus Jian 
Published: February 2025

AbstractLenders are reluctant to finance firms' innovation activities because such activities tend to be opaque, with a high likelihood of negative outcomes that could hamper loan repayment. We posit that public credit registries (PCRs), which play an important role in credit information sharing in many countries, can facilitate financing by reducing adverse selection and moral hazard and increasing bank competition. Using the staggered establishment of PCRs in different countries and an international firm–patent data set, we find that credit information sharing positively affects firm innovation, especially in firms that experience a larger increase in bank debt financing after the establishment of a PCR. This finding is consistent with the notion that credit information sharing promotes firm innovation by easing bank debt financing frictions. We also find a stronger effect in countries that experience a large increase in bank competition after the establishment of a PCR—consistent with increased bank competition serving as a channel through which credit information sharing facilitates bank debt financing, thereby generating a positive effect on firm innovation. The positive effect is more pronounced when the established PCR has features that promote credit information sharing. It is also more pronounced for opaque firms and firms in innovation‐intensive industries, indicating that credit information sharing helps to reduce financing frictions. Finally, we posit and find evidence that firm efficiency in transforming innovation inputs into outputs improves after the establishment of a PCR. Overall, our paper offers novel insights into how credit information sharing facilitates firm innovation.
Evaluating the Effect of Oral Famotidine in Preventing Hypersensitivity Reactions in Individuals Receiving Platinum‐Based Agents or Taxanes
Authors: Tohidifar Faraz , Mohammadzadeh Mohammad , Shaseb Elnaz , Beheshtirouy Samineh , Sarbakhsh Parvin , Ghaffary Saba 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIntroductionHypersensitivity reactions (HSRs), an unpredictable and sometimes harmful reaction, may hamper the effectiveness of chemotherapy and lead to the need for drug switching. The recall of ranitidine from the drug market due to the N‐nitrosodimethylamine production necessitates the identification of a proper alternative for the prevention of HSRs. Our study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of oral famotidine in the prevention of HSRs in patients who received chemotherapy agents, particularly platinum‐based and taxanes.MethodsA total of 426 patients who were treated with platinum‐based agents or taxanes as part of their regimen were divided into two groups. The famotidine group, including 213 patients, received the standard premedication along with an oral dose of 40 mg famotidine the night before and 1 h prior to the chemotherapy session. The control group, also including 213 patients, received only the standard premedication without famotidine.ResultsBased on the results of this study, six patients in the control group experienced HSRs with a range of varying severities. No HSRs were observed by any of the patients in the famotidine group (p‐value = 0.022).ConclusionAdministration of oral famotidine is beneficial in preventing chemotherapy‐induced HSRs.Clinical Trial RegistrationIt was also registered with the Iran Clinical Trial Centre under code IRCT20160310026998N13.
Internalized homonegativity and social network dependence in young Chinese gay men: multiple mediating effects of sexual orientation concealment, expectations of rejection and self‐esteem
Authors: Sun Qi , Jiang Ni , Qiu Yuedong , Li Fang 
Published: February 2025

AbstractSocial network dependence refers to the behaviour where individuals pay excessive attention to social networks, leading to negative physiological and psychological consequences. This study intended to explore the relationships and mechanisms of internalized homonegativity, sexual orientation concealment, expectations of rejection, self‐esteem and social network dependence among young Chinese gay men. A web sample of 510 young Chinese gay men completed a self‐report questionnaire on internalized homonegativity, sexual orientation concealment, expectations of rejection, self‐esteem and social network dependence. The results showed that internalized homonegativity was positively correlated with social network dependence. The associations between internalized homonegativity and social network dependence were mediated by sexual orientation concealment, expectations of rejection and self‐esteem. In addition, sexual orientation concealment and self‐esteem played a chain mediation role between internalized homonegativity and social network dependence, and expectations of rejection and self‐esteem played a sequential mediation role between internalized homonegativity and social network dependence. The study is conducive to understanding the contributing factors and mechanisms of social network dependence.
Women leading the charge in the social and solidarity economy: A snapshot of gender perceptions of entrepreneurship
Authors: Bastida María , Vaquero García Alberto , Vázquez Taín Miguel Ángel , Del Río Araújo Marisa 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThis study examines the influence of gender on the selection of business models within the social and solidarity economy (SSE), focusing on women's preference for collaborative and socially oriented business models that can promote inclusive and sustainable economic development. Using data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor survey in Galicia, Spain, the research highlights that women entrepreneurs are more attracted to the SSE because of its emphasis on generating social value rather than direct economic benefit. Gender differences are significant, with women showing greater alignment with SSE principles than men. These results underscore the importance of public policies designed to support female entrepreneurship in the SSE, recognizing women's potential to contribute to economic growth through sustainable practices. The study enhances the understanding of gender dynamics in entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights into how a gender perspective can enrich the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the SSE and inform the development of targeted support strategies that promote economic development, job creation and social well‐being.
Sociodemographic Inequalities in Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life in Older Adults: 15 Years Follow‐Up of the 1932 and 1942 Birth Cohorts in Sweden
Authors: Åstrøm Anne Nordrehaug , Mastrovito Berit , Sannevik Josefine , Lie Stein Atle , Johansson Anders , Johansson Ann‐Katrin 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTObjectivesFocusing on two birth cohorts of older adults, this study aimed to (1) describe the development of oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) across time from 2007 to 2022 and (2) assess sociodemographic inequalities in OHRQoL and whether these inequalities remain stable, widen or narrow during the follow‐up period.MethodsIn 1992 and 2007 the 1942 and 1932 birth cohorts living in the Swedish counties of Örebro and Östergotland participated with 6346 (response 71.4%) and 3735 individuals (response 71.9%), respectively. Of the 6346 1942 birth cohort participants, 2479 (38.5% of baseline) completed postal follow‐ups in 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022. Of the 3735 1932 birth cohort participants, 751 (20% of baseline) participated also in 2012, 2017 and 2022. Oral impacts of daily performance (OIDP) and socio‐demographic characteristics were assessed at each survey year. A cohort table depicted the prevalence rates of OIDP (OIDP > 0) across time, disentangling age, period and cohort effects. Logistic mixed models with interaction terms of each socio‐demographic covariate and time were used to test differences in socio‐demographic inequalities of oral impacts over time.ResultsBetween 2007 and 2022, OIDP > 0 varied from 22.7% to 28.7% in the 1932 birth cohort (age 75–90) and from 25.3% to 26.6% in the 1942 cohort (age 65–80). Mixed models revealed that cluster specific odds ratios (ORs) for OIDP > 0 varied from 0.2 to 2.5 with respect to avoidance of dental care due to cost and health perceptions in the 1942 cohort. Corresponding OR estimates in the 1932 cohort were 0.2 and 2.1. In both cohorts, inequality estimates according to country of birth and education were smaller in 2022 than in 2007. In the 1932 cohort, inequality according to sex was larger in 2022 than in 2007.ConclusionHigher prevalence of oral impacts with increasing age and overtime were observed for both cohorts. Narrowing and widening of oral health socio‐demographic disparities occurred. Further examination of the interaction of socio‐demographic factors with age or time may allow for targeted policy strategies aimed to alleviate oral health disparities in older ages.
Children's Homes: Building or Threatening the Resilience and Rights of Black Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Authors: Mawila Daphney , Munongi Lucia 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTOrphans and vulnerable children (OVC) go through adverse experiences which may lead to them being placed in children's homes. Such experiences can threaten their resilience and rights. As such, children's homes should provide conducive environments to facilitate OVC's resilience and promote their rights. This study used a qualitative approach which was informed by a phenomenological design. Semi‐structured interviews were used to collect data by purposively sampling 20 participants from one children's home in Johannesburg, South Africa. Using conceptual content analysis, findings showed that for some children, the children's home enabled their resilience and promoted their rights while for some it threatened both. Based on the study's findings, the implications, future research possibilities and recommendations are presented.
The Status of Vernier Acuity Following Late Sight Onset
Authors: Vogelsang Lukas , Gupta Priti , Vogelsang Marin , Shah Pragya , Tiwari Kashish , Verma Dhun , Yadav Mrinalini , Raja Sruti , Ganesh Suma , Sinha Pawan 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTWe possess a remarkably acute ability to detect even small misalignments between extended line segments. This “vernier acuity” significantly exceeds our “resolution acuity”—the ability to resolve closely separated stimuli—and is generally considered a “hyperacuity,” since the detectable misalignments are markedly finer than the diameter of single retinal cones. Vernier acuity has, thus, often been proposed to reflect spatial organization and multi‐unit cortical processing, rendering it an important index of visual function. Notably, vernier acuity exhibits a characteristic developmental signature: it is inferior to resolution acuity early in life but eventually exceeds it by up to one order of magnitude. However, vernier acuity may be disproportionately sensitive to developmental disruptions. Here, we examined the resilience of acquiring this visual proficiency to early‐onset, prolonged deprivation by longitudinally tracking vernier and resolution acuities in children with dense congenital cataracts who gained sight late in life as part of Project Prakash. Our data reveal marked longitudinal improvements in both acuity measures and also demonstrate that, like the normally‐sighted, late‐sighted individuals’ vernier acuity exceeds their resolution acuity, thereby rendering it a hyperacuity. However, the extent of this hyperacuity is weaker than observed in normally‐sighted controls, pointing to partial limitations in postsurgical skill acquisition. Despite these constraints, our findings point to the feasibility of forming some integrative circuits in the visual system even when inputs are severely compromised, and to the availability of some residual plasticity late in childhood, with implications for the rehabilitation prospects of children following treatment for congenital cataracts.
Taxing high‐net‐worth individuals in Nigeria: Challenges and opportunities for policy‐makers from a preliminary investigation
Authors: Occhiali Giovanni , Kangave Jalia , Khan Hamza Ahmed 
Published: February 2025

AbstractMotivationNigeria ranks third in Africa for the number of US dollar millionaires, but whether these high‐net‐worth individuals (HNWIs) are contributing their fair share to domestic revenue mobilization is open to question. Although there have been various attempts to improve tax collection in recent years, including the establishment in 2023 of a presidential committee to harmonize fiscal policy across the country's 36 states, some of which are developing compliance strategies for wealthy individuals, very little is known about the impact of these reforms.PurposeTo understand what approaches are currently prevalent to improve HNWI compliance across Nigeria and whether they are perceived to be effective.MethodsThe study is based on 12 semi‐structured interviews with public and private stakeholders from North East Nigeria, analysis of federal and state‐level legislation, data collected from 10 State Boards of the Internal Revenue Service from all Nigerian geopolitical zones in preparation for a two‐day workshop on HNWIs, and discussions with the 26 participants in the workshop.FindingsDespite the great diversity in the economic and social structures of the states of Nigeria, legal, administrative, and political challenges faced by the State Boards of the Internal Revenue Service are very similar. Different states have passed subnational legislation that introduces requirements over and above those present in federal legislation to collect the information required to identify HNWIs. However, enforcement is made complex by low tax morale amongst the citizenship and political interference in tax administrative processes. These trends are then discussed in more depth for the particular case of Borno State.Policy implicationsGiven the similarities between the obstacles faced by State Boards of the Internal Revenue Service in taxing HNWIs, there is scope for promoting regional approaches coordinated by the Nigerian Joint Tax Board. More evidence needs to be gathered on the effectiveness of policy measures implemented by particular states and the sharing of experiences across State Boards of the Internal Revenue Service needs to be facilitated.
Application of a Handheld Near Infrared Spectrophotometer to Farm‐Scale Soil Carbon Monitoring
Authors: Sanderman Jonathan , Partida Colleen , Safanelli José Lucas , Shepherd Keith , Ge Yufeng , Mitu Sadia Mannan , Ferguson Richard 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTRecent advances in hardware technology have enabled the development of handheld sensors with comparable performance to laboratory‐grade near‐infrared (NIR) spectroradiometers. In this study, we explored the effect of the uncertainty from the NeoSpectra Scanner Handheld NIR Analyzer (Si‐Ware) on estimating farm‐level soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks at three small farms in Massachusetts, USA. A field campaign conducted in Falmouth, MA, collected 192 soil samples from three farms at depths of 0–10, 10–20 and 20–30 cm. All samples were scanned both in the field at field moisture and under laboratory conditions after being dried and sieved. Samples were analysed for SOC via elemental analysis, while bulk density was determined after weighing the dry fine earth sampled with cylindrical cores in the field. Several strategies for spectral prediction were tested for estimating SOC content and bulk density (BD) using both moist and dry scans, including testing the application of prebuilt models from the Open Soil Spectral Library. Cubist was used to train all models, and conformal prediction was used to estimate the prediction intervals to one standard deviation. The Cholesky decomposition algorithm allowed us to consider the correlation between variables over the three depth layers during uncertainty propagation with Monte Carlo to come up with robust estimates of field‐scale SOC stocks and uncertainty. This analysis revealed that spectroscopy predictions, although less precise, can detect the same statistical patterns in SOC stock across farms at a large cost savings compared with the traditional analytical methods.
Plasma Phosphorylated Tau 217 as a Discriminative Biomarker for Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
Authors: Hsieh Pei‐Feng , Tsai Hsin‐Hsi , Liu Chia‐Ju , Lee Bo‐Ching , Tsai Ya‐Chin , Yen Ruoh‐Fang , Jeng Jiann‐Shing , Tsai Li‐Kai 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundBlood‐based biomarkers may offer a non‐invasive approach to diagnose cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), especially in early‐stage. We evaluated the ability of plasma phosphorylated tau‐217 (p‐tau 217) to differentiate CAA from Alzheimer's disease (AD) and deep perforator arteriopathy (DPA).MethodsPatients with AD (age 73.7 ± 8.1 years), probable CAA (74.8 ± 6.9 years), or DPA (66.1 ± 10.4 years) were enrolled from memory and stroke clinics at a medical center in Taiwan. All participants received amyloid and tau PET scans. Plasma biomarkers were measured via a SIMOA immunoassay platform. The diagnostic utility of p‐tau 217 was assessed using ROC analyses and the Youden cutoff. Associations between plasma p‐tau 217 and neuroimaging variables in CAA were explored.ResultsPatients with CAA had lower plasma p‐tau 217 (0.69 ± 0.76 vs. 1.28 ± 0.97 pg/mL, p < 0.001) and a lower p‐tau 217/Aβ40 ratio (0.003 ± 0.002 vs. 0.006 ± 0.003, p < 0.001) than the AD group but higher levels than the DPA group (p‐tau 217, 0.27 ± 0.13 pg/mL, p = 0.001; p‐tau 217/Aβ40, 0.001 ± 0.0005, p < 0.001), although adjustment attenuated the difference in p‐tau 217 between CAA and DPA. Plasma Aβ40, Aβ42, and Aβ40/Aβ42 were not significantly different between groups. Plasma p‐tau 217 had moderate to good diagnostic utility to differentiate CAA vs. AD (sensitivity, 64.4%; specificity, 89.5%; AUC, 0.809) and CAA vs. DPA (sensitivity, 67.8%; specificity, 100%; AUC, 0.855). In CAA, p‐tau 217 significantly correlated with the severity of CAA, amyloid PET signal intensity, and lobar microbleed count (p < 0.001).ConclusionsPlasma p‐tau 217 may represent a non‐invasive biomarker for distinguishing cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) from other conditions, including AD and DPA.
Multiscale Analysis of Corrosion Fatigue Crack Propagation Mechanism of High‐Strength Steel in Seawater Atmospheric Environment
Authors: Xue Songling , Zhou Li , Shen Ruili , Xie Qinghai 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTE690 high‐strength steel is widely used in ocean engineering due to its excellent properties. However, it is highly susceptible to fracture and failure under the coupled effects of corrosion and fatigue in marine environments. This paper investigates the corrosion fatigue fracture mechanisms through experimental and theoretical analyses. First, a series of corrosion fatigue tests on E690 steel specimens were conducted to study the crack propagation behavior, and the crack growth parameters were fitted using the Paris equation. Second, scanning electron microscopy was employed to analyze the corrosion fracture characteristics of the E690 steel specimens. Lastly, finite element analysis and molecular dynamics simulations were used to examine the crack propagation process and failure mechanisms from multiscales. The results show that under the influence of corrosion, dislocation accumulation at the crack tip leads to a plastic deformation mechanism dominated by dislocations during crack propagation. Furthermore, the combined effects of anodic dissolution and hydrogen embrittlement accelerate crack growth. In dry air conditions, loading frequency has no significant impact on the crack growth rate, whereas, in corrosive environments, the coupling of low frequency and corrosion shortens the corrosion fatigue life.
Textual uncertainty in financial disclosures and information asymmetry among investors
Authors: Black Jeffrey R. , Irtisam Rasheek , Jain Pankaj K. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractPrior literature documents a temporary spike in information asymmetry between sophisticated and unsophisticated traders around corporate disclosures because the former process new information faster. Using advances in textual analysis, we show that when management issues more uncertain financial statements, the resulting spike in information asymmetry is significantly lower than for firms that use less uncertain text. Furthermore, textual uncertainty measures of the disclosures are negatively associated with Intermarket Sweep Order (ISO) volume, an order type commonly used by sophisticated traders. This suggests sophisticated traders and algorithms are less able to extract value‐relevant information from financial disclosures when they are uncertain.