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Evaluating the Tax Management Practices of Selected Construction Enterprises in Yubei District, Chongqing, China
Authors: Zhu Ling 
Published: January 2025

This study evaluates the tax management practices of selected construction enterprises in the Yubei District, Chongqing, China. Through a quantitative-descriptive research method, this study obtained 385 responses from five construction companies in the district, revealing significant trends in the construction sector. The demographic data indicates that a majority of employees work for relatively young firms, with 60.3% employed at companies operating for 10 years or less. Additionally, a significant portion of the workforce is associated with firms reporting lower net profits, as 62.6% earn less than CN¥200,000. The evaluation of tax management practices reveals a general indication of manifestation to a great extent of such practices among respondents regarding their companies' transparency and fairness in pricing, contract planning, subcontracting methods, labor costs, and enterprise planning. Statistical analyses, including the Kruskal-Wallis test, highlight significant evaluation differences based on years of operation, net profit, employee experience, and job position. Established firms (over 20 years) received higher ratings in reasonable pricing and contract planning than newer ones. Similarly, employees with more experience rated tax management practices more favorably. Notably, executive-level respondents consistently provided higher evaluations across various tax management practices, indicating a correlation between job position and evaluation of tax management effectiveness. The findings underscore the importance of experience and company maturity in shaping evaluation of tax management practices. Furthermore, the study suggests that higher-profit companies tend to employ more sophisticated tax strategies, while smaller firms may struggle with efficiency.
Therapeutic Potential of Asparagus Racemosus Root in Managing Hyperglycemia, Dyslipidemia, and Platelet Aggregation in Neonatal Streptozotocin-induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats
Authors: Hannan J. M. A. , Ahammed Asma , Flatt P. R. 
Published: January 2025

Lipid abnormalities frequently accompany hyperglycemia and thus a primary goal in diabetes therapy is the management of dyslipidemia. Asparagus racemosus root has previously been shown to reduce postprandial blood glucose in diabetic rats by delaying carbohydrate absorption and enhancing insulin secretion. In the present study, the chronic effects of A racemosus root on serum glucose, fructosamine, lipids, and platelet aggregation were assessed in rats with type 2 diabetes induced by neonatal streptozotocin injection.
The type 2 diabetes model was created by injecting 48-hour-old pups with a single intraperitoneal dose of streptozotocin (STZ). Platelet aggregation was measured by optical aggregometry. Daily oral administration of ethanol extract of A racemosus to diabetic rats (n = 10) lowered serum glucose by 21% (p<0.01) and fructosamine by 11% (p<0.05) after 28 days. Total cholesterol (p<0.05), triglyceride (p<0.05), and NEFA (p<0.01) levels were also lowered by 9%, 16% and 38% respectively. No difference in HDL cholesterol or body weights was observed compared to control rats but platelet aggregation was significantly reduced by 18% (p<0.05). Food and water intake, stool formation, water content of stools, and urine formation were unchanged in extract-treated rats in a 24-hour acute observational study in Nalgene Metabolic Cages. In conclusion, this study reveals that ethanol extract of A racemosus root lowers circulating glucose, and atherogenic blood lipids and decreases platelet aggregation. Thus, A racemosus is the source of glucose-lowering bioactive agents and a useful dietary adjunct in the management of diabetes, dyslipidemia, and related complications.
Variation in Mustard Aphid (Lipaphis erysimi) Infestation and Resistance Levels Across Diverse Rapeseed-Mustard Genotypes
Authors: Arvind  , Kumar Dalip , Yadav Sunita , Kumari Pavitra , Saini Ankit , Shubham  , Saini Vivek Kumar 
Published: January 2025

The present study evaluated 89 rapeseed-mustard genotypes for their resistance against mustard aphid during the Rabi season of 2023–24 at CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana to understand the role of phenological and genotypic variations influencing aphid resistance. Screening targeted three key crop stages: aphid appearance, full flowering, and siliqua formation to measure aphid infestation levels using standardized indices. Aphid infestation was consistently higher in B. juncea (7.81 aphids/10 cm twig) compared to B. napus (1.88 aphids) during early stages of crop growth. At the aphid appearance stage, 60 genotypes were resistant (ARI = 1), 28 moderately resistant (ARI 1–2), and one tolerant. During the full flowering stage, resistant genotypes number declined slightly to 54 while, 32 remained moderately resistant. At full flowering, infestation in Brassica juncea (17.08 aphids/10 cm twig) remained higher than in B. napus (1.88 aphids/10 cm twig). The full siliqua formation stage saw higher aphid infestations, with four genotypes categorized as susceptible and eight as tolerant. However, by the full siliqua formation stage, the infestation levels between the B. juncea and B. napus (30.12 and 27.63 aphids) were nearly equal, indicating either a convergence in susceptibility at later crop stages or some sort of developmental asynchrony. The differential response of B. napus and B. juncea genotypes across crop growth stages, points to potential avenues for breeding programs to improve resistance in rapeseed-mustard crops.
Projected Life Expectancy Gains From Improvements in HIV Care in Black and White Men Who Have Sex With Men
Authors: Rich Katherine M. , Pandya Ankur , Chiosi John J. , Reddy Krishna P. , Shebl Fatma M. , Ciaranello Andrea L. , Neilan Anne M. , Pinkney Jodian A. , Losina Elena , Freedberg Kenneth A. , Ahonkhai Aima A. , Hyle Emily P. 
Published: November 2023

ImportanceSubstantial racial inequities exist across the HIV care continuum between non-Hispanic Black and White men who have sex with men (MSM) in the US.ObjectivesTo project years of life gained (YLG) with improving the HIV care continuum among Black MSM and White MSM in the US and to determine the outcomes of achieving health equity goals.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThe Cost-Effectiveness of Preventing AIDS Complications microsimulation model was used and populated with 2021 race-specific data to simulate HIV care among Black MSM and White MSM in the US who have acquired HIV. Analyses were completed from July 2021 to October 2023.InterventionThe study simulated status quo care using race-specific estimates: age at infection, time to diagnosis, receipt of care, and virologic suppression. The study next projected the outcomes of attaining equity-centered vs non–equity-centered goals by simulating 2 equal improvements in care goals: (10-point increased receipt of care and 5-point increased virologic suppression), 3 equity-centered goals (annual HIV testing, 95% receiving HIV care, and 95% virologic suppression) and lastly, an equitable care continuum that achieves annual HIV testing, 95% receiving care, and 95% virologic suppression in Black MSM and White MSM. One-way and multiway sensitivity and scenario analyses were conducted.Main Outcomes and MeasuresMean age at death and YLG.ResultsIn the simulated cohort, the mean (SD) age at HIV infection was 27.0 (10.8) years for Black MSM and 35.5 (13.6) years for White MSM. In status quo, mean age at death would be 68.8 years for Black MSM and 75.6 years for White MSM. The equal improvements in care goals would result in 0.5 YLG for Black MSM and 0.5 to 0.9 YLG for White MSM. Achieving any 1 equity-centered goal would result in 0.5 to 1.7 YLG for Black MSM and 0.4 to 1.3 YLG for White MSM. With an equitable care continuum compared with the nationally reported status quo, Black MSM and White MSM would gain 3.5 and 2.1 life-years, respectively. If the status quo HIV testing was every 6 years with 75% retained in care and 75% virologically suppressed, Black MSM would gain 4.2 life-years with an equitable care continuum.Conclusions and RelevanceIn this simulation modeling study of HIV care goals, equal improvements in HIV care for Black and White MSM maintained or worsened inequities. These results suggest that equity-centered goals for the HIV care continuum are critical to mitigate long-standing inequities in HIV outcomes.
Participation in Conditional Cash Transfer Program During Pregnancy and Birth Weight–Related Outcomes
Authors: Falcão Ila R. , Ribeiro-Silva Rita de Cássia , Fiaccone Rosemeire L. , Alves Flávia Jôse Oliveira , Rocha Aline dos Santos , Ortelan Naiá , Silva Natanael J. , Rebouças Poliana , Pinto Júnior Elzo Pereira , de Almeida Marcia Furquim , Paixao Enny S. , Pescarini Júlia M. , Rodrigues Laura C. , Ichihara Maria Yury , Barreto Mauricio L. 
Published: November 2023

ImportanceThere is limited evidence of the association of conditional cash transfers, an important strategy to reduce poverty, with prevention of adverse birth-related outcomes.ObjectiveTo investigate the association between receiving benefits from the Bolsa Família Program (BFP) and birth weight indicators.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis cohort study used a linked data resource, the Centro de Integracao de Dados e Conhecimentos Para Saude (CIDACS) birth cohort. All live-born singleton infants born to mothers registered in the cohort between January 2012 and December 2015 were included. Each analysis was conducted for the overall population and separately by level of education, self-reported maternal race, and number of prenatal appointments. Data were analyzed from January 3 to April 24, 2023.ExposureLive births of mothers who had received BFP until delivery (for a minimum of 9 months) were classified as exposed and compared with live births from mothers who did not receive the benefit prior to delivery.Main Outcomes and MeasuresLow birth weight (LBW), birth weight in grams, and small for gestational age (SGA) were evaluated. Analytical methods used included propensity score estimation, kernel matching, and weighted logistic and linear regressions. Race categories included Parda, which translates from Portuguese as “brown” and is used to denote individuals whose racial background is predominantly Black and those with multiracial or multiethnic ancestry, including European, African, and Indigenous origins.ResultsA total of 4 277 523 live births (2 085 737 females [48.8%]; 15 207 among Asian [0.4%], 334 225 among Black [7.8%], 29 115 among Indigenous [0.7%], 2 588 363 among Parda [60.5%], and 1 310 613 among White [30.6%] mothers) were assessed. BFP was associated with an increase of 17.76 g (95% CI, 16.52-19.01 g) in birth weight. Beneficiaries had an 11% lower chance of LBW (odds ratio [OR], 0.89; 95% CI, 0.88-0.90). BFP was associated with a greater decrease in odds of LBW among subgroups of mothers who attended fewer than 7 appointments (OR, 0.85; 95% CI, 0.84-0.87), were Indigenous (OR, 0.73; 95% CI, 0.61-0.88), and had 3 or less years of education (OR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.72-0.81). There was no association between BFP and SGA, except among less educated mothers, who had a reduced risk of SGA (OR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.79-0.88).Conclusions and RelevanceThis study found that BFP was associated with increased birth weight and reduced odds of LBW, with a greater decrease in odds of LBW among higher-risk groups. These findings suggest the importance of maintaining financial support for mothers at increased risk of birth weight–related outcomes.
Partially Adaptive Treatment Strategies
Authors: Talbot Denis , Moodie Erica E. M. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Partially adaptive treatment strategies are rules for tailoring treatment decisions that are a function of a few selected characteristics of an individual. This type of treatment strategy can ignore the impact that the other characteristics of the individual may have on the treatment effect. In particular, an optimal partially adaptive treatment strategy provides treatment decision rules that only depend on the selected characteristics in order to optimize some outcome of interest. Such decision rules can notably be used for personalized medicine. This article provides an introduction to partially adaptive treatment strategies and methods for estimating an optimal partially adaptive treatment strategy.
Data Analytics for Organizational Development Customer Analytics
Authors: Kaufmann Uwe H. , Tan Amy B. C. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Customer analytics is a critical branch of data science that focuses on analyzing customer data to extract valuable insights into customer segmentation, developing marketing strategies, and consequently growing the market share.
The availability and accessibility of such data has expanded beyond traditional data‐driven companies such as Google or Meta, offering new potential for customer analytics on a large scale.

This article presents a perspective on the use of customer data and highlights the risk associated with improper data analytics. A case study is presented to demonstrate the application of a two‐proportion
z
‐test in evaluating customer satisfaction scores between 2018 and 2019, supporting effective decision‐making by management.
Machine Learning Software and Pipelines
Authors: Scutari Marco , Malvestio Mauro 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe use of the term “pipeline” in modern applications of machine learning, and more in general of statistical computing, is interesting because of its dual meaning: in software engineering, it denotes the process of developing and delivering software; in data science, it denotes the sequence of steps required to prepare, analyze, and draw conclusions from data.Machine learning pipelines combine aspects of both definitions because they involve the process of building and operating the software infrastructure to develop and use machine learning models as well as the data analysis steps that are implemented by those models. In this article, we discuss how modern practices from software engineering and data science combine to shape machine learning software in an iterative workflow defined by the interplay of code and data.
The Effects of the Box–Cox Transformation
Authors: Shore Haim 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe expected effects of the Box–Cox transformation (BCT), when applied to available data, have been summarized in the original article, where the transformation was first introduced. It was to achieve validity for the three major assumptions made in the analysis of linear models, that is, simplicity of structure (of the linear model), constancy of error variance, and normality of distributions. While many articles have been published to date about estimating the parameter(s) of BCT, or suggesting alternatives, little attention has been given to the more fundamental question – Why should a data power transformation be able to achieve these objectives (as cumulative empirical evidence obviously attest to)? In this article, we address this question and attempt clear explanation with regard to each of the objectives that BCT attempts to achieve.
A survey of consumer health question answering systems
Authors: Welivita Anuradha , Pu Pearl 
Published: November 2023

AbstractConsumers are increasingly using the web to find answers to their health‐related queries. Unfortunately, they often struggle with formulating the questions, further compounded by the burden of having to traverse long documents returned by the search engine to look for reliable answers. To ease these burdens for users, automated consumer health question answering systems try to simulate a human professional by refining the queries and giving the most pertinent answers. This article surveys state‐of‐the‐art approaches, resources, and evaluation methods used for automatic consumer health question answering. We summarize the main achievements in the research community and industry, discuss their strengths and limitations, and finally come up with recommendations to further improve these systems in terms of quality, engagement, and human‐likeness.
Human‐aware AI —A foundational framework for human–AI interaction
Authors: Sreedharan Sarath 
Published: November 2023

AbstractWe are living through a revolutionary moment in AI history. Users from diverse walks of life are adopting and using AI systems for their everyday use cases at a pace that has never been seen before. However, with this proliferation, there is also a growing recognition that many of the central open problems within AI are connected to how the user interacts with these systems. To name two prominent examples, consider the problems of explainability and value alignment. Each problem has received considerable attention within the wider AI community, and much promising progress has been made in addressing each of these individual problems. However, each of these problems tends to be studied in isolation, using very different theoretical frameworks, while a closer look at each easily reveals striking similarities between the two problems. In this article, I wish to discuss the framework of human‐aware AI (HAAI) that aims to provide a unified formal framework to understand and evaluate human–AI interaction. We will see how this framework can be used to both understand explainability and value alignment and how the framework also lays out potential novel avenues to address these problems.
Neurologic morbidity and functional independence in adult survivors of childhood cancer
Authors: Vuotto Stefanie C. , Wang Mingjuan , Okcu M. Fatih , Bowers Daniel C. , Ullrich Nicole J. , Ness Kirsten K. , Li Chenghong , Srivastava Deo Kumar , Howell Rebecca M. , Gibson Todd M. , Leisenring Wendy M. , Oeffinger Kevin C. , Robison Leslie L. , Armstrong Gregory T. , Krull Kevin R. , Brinkman Tara M. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo examine associations between neurologic late effects and attainment of independence in adult survivors of childhood cancer treated with central nervous system (CNS)‐directed therapies.MethodsA total of 7881 survivors treated with cranial radiation therapy (n = 4051; CRT) and/or intrathecal methotrexate (n = 4193; IT MTX) ([CNS‐treated]; median age [range] = 25.5 years [18–48]; time since diagnosis = 17.7 years [6.8–30.2]) and 8039 without CNS‐directed therapy reported neurologic conditions including stroke, seizure, neurosensory deficits, focal neurologic dysfunction, and migraines/severe headaches. Functional independence was assessed using latent class analysis with multiple indicators (independent living, assistance with routine and personal care needs, ability to work/attend school, attainment of driver's license, marital/partner status). Multivariable regression models, adjusted for age, sex, race/ethnicity, and chronic health conditions, estimated odds ratios (OR) or relative risks (RR) for associations between neurologic morbidity, functional independence, and emotional distress.ResultsAmong CNS‐treated survivors, three classes of independence were identified: (1) moderately independent, never married, and non‐independent living (78.7%); (2) moderately independent, unable to drive (15.6%); and (3) non‐independent (5.7%). In contrast to 50% of non‐CNS‐treated survivors and 60% of siblings, a fourth fully independent class of CNS‐treated survivors was not identified. History of stroke (OR = 2.50, 95% CI: 1.70–3.68), seizure (OR = 9.70, 95% CI: 7.37–12.8), neurosensory deficits (OR = 2.67, 95% CI: 2.16–3.31), and focal neurologic dysfunction (OR = 3.05, 95% CI: 2.40–3.88) were associated with non‐independence among CNS‐treated survivors. Non‐independence was associated with emotional distress symptoms.InterpretationCNS‐treated survivors do not attain full independence comparable to non‐CNS‐treated survivors or siblings. Interventions to promote independence may be beneficial for survivors with treatment‐related neurological sequalae.
Advances in Directional Wetting Surfaces for Enhanced Fluid Control: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Li Chenrui , Kim Beomsu , Yoon Jonghun , Sett Soumyadip , Oh Junho 
Published: November 2023

AbstractControlling surface wettability and directing the flow of working fluids have crucial implications in various natural and engineering contexts. Understanding the fundamental principles of wettability and directional wetting is essential for effectively leveraging these phenomena to enhance the performance of engineering systems, such as microfluidics or heat exchangers. This comprehensive review summarizes of previous research, emphasizing recent advances by categorizing the structures and working principles associated with directional wetting surfaces. The efforts of researchers who have employed diverse strategies to manipulate the wetting behavior of liquids through both passive and active control mechanisms are highlighted. Passive directional transport surfaces require no additional energy while enabling large‐scale and continuous fluid control. Conversely, active directional wetting surfaces offer enhanced flexibility and precise control of liquid movement. Furthermore, insights into recent studies that focused on practical applications are provided and the current challenges that need to be addressed are discussed. This study serves as a guide for future research directions on the development of directional wetting surfaces and offers valuable recommendations for practical implementation.
High‐Performance Fully Stretchable Moist‐Electric Generator
Authors: Wen Xian , Sun Zhaoyang , Xie Xinyao , Zhou Qun , Liu Huijie , Wang Liming , Qin Xiaohong , Tan Swee Ching 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe emerging moist‐electric generation that can harvest energy from the atmosphere moisture to power the next‐generation wearable electronics has attracted great attention recently. However, currently developed moist‐electric generators (MEGs) are hard to be fully stretchable owing to the lack of essential material properties and the restriction of the device construction. Here, stretchable hygroscopic ionic hydrogel and carbon black‐coated cotton knitted fabric are employed with a pair of symmetric Cu electrodes on top and bottom to fabricate a fully stretchable moist‐electric generator (FSMEG). The prepared FSMEG simultaneously achieves outstanding stretchability of 400%, sustained short‐circuit current of 50 µA, and open‐circuit voltage of 0.3 V, demonstrating superior comprehensive performances among current MEGs. The remarkable performances of FSMEG can be ascribed to the decreased crystallinity of ionic hydrogel and the synergistic effect of water evaporation force and redox reaction on electrodes. Of great importance is that large‐scale integration of FSMEG units is capable of driving electronics including calculators, light‐emitting‐diodes, and even cell phones. Beyond power generation, FSMEG also successfully exhibits practical application in self‐powered pressure sensing and weight identification. The optimal properties and design concepts of FSMEG provide new insight for designing next‐generation high‐performance hydroelectric harvesting devices with wide applications.