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Public trust and collaborative e-governance performance: a study on government institutions and services
Authors: Pandey Jitendra Kumar 
Published: October 2023

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the correlation between public trust and the performance of collaborative e-governance, with a particular emphasis on trust in government institutions as the central aspect of inquiry. It assesses how public trust influences e-governance performance through the lens of good governance principles, encompassing evaluations of trust in government services and trust in the technological infrastructure used for citizen services.

Design/methodology/approach
The research framework is based on a thorough literature review, pilot study and practical experience. An empirical survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire to collect primary data from individuals who have used specific e-governance projects. To conduct the survey, the author used the snowball sampling method both offline and online. The author analysed the data using SmartPLS Version 3 to assess the measurement and structural model.

Findings
The study rigorously examines and confirms all formulated hypotheses using robust statistical analyses. Nonetheless, the results underscore the pivotal significance of the reliability and utility of e-governance services in nurturing public trust. Furthermore, the research unveils a troubling concern pertaining to the absence of tailored responses to citizen inquiries, grievances and recommendations, indicating an area of vulnerability in the effort to cultivate public trust.

Research limitations/implications
The research has implications for managers, citizens and researchers. It focuses on public trust in interaction-based collaboration, but researchers may extend it to other forms like content-based collaboration. Policymakers can implement the findings in present and future e-governance projects. Limitations include a moderate sample size, country context, and not assessing other factors that may influence public trust in collaborative e-governance performance.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by exploring the link between good governance, public trust and collaborative e-governance performance. It focuses on projects that require physical visits to government offices, where public trust has been impacted. This study is unique because it assesses public trust in collaborative e-governance, specifically in the context of India, where there is limited prior research on this topic exists.
Going across taxa in functional ecology: Review and perspectives of an emerging field
Authors: Luza André L. , Barneche Diego R. , Cordeiro Cesar A. M. M. , Dambros Cristian S. , Ferreira Carlos E. L. , Floeter Sergio R. , Giglio Vinicius J. , Luiz Osmar J. , Mendes Thiago C. , Picolotto Vitor A. P. , Quimbayo Juan P. , Silva Fernanda C. , Waechter Luiza , Longo Guilherme O. , Bender Mariana G. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

The emergence of functional ecology has changed the focus of ecological research from investigating patterns of species diversity to understanding how species traits relate to specific ecological processes generating these patterns. Traits, ecological patterns and processes can be shared and driven by species from distantly related taxonomic groups.

Crossing the boundaries among distantly related taxonomic groups is still a challenge and a critical knowledge frontier in functional ecology. A cross‐taxa approach, merging trait data across distantly related taxonomic groups, could fill this gap. In this context, functionally analogous traits, that is traits that may have distinct ontogenetic origins yet represent similar processes, comprise an important recent advance in functional ecology. However, which taxa and traits (be them analogous or not) have been used in research with multiple taxa, and whether (and how) these data have been combined, still needs to be elucidated.

We reviewed articles published in the last 75 years to investigate the use of traits in functional research involving multiple taxa. Our search returned 1006 articles, and a subset of 96 was filtered for data extraction. Studies covered a total of 134 taxa and 491 different traits; they were predominantly observational, and focussed on community ecology and ecosystem monitoring.

Our review showed that current knowledge in this field relies on a limited number of response variables, particularly taxonomic diversity (e.g. species richness and abundance within functional groups). Also, the field relies on a limited number of taxa (e.g. plants, birds and mammals) and trait types (diet, size, habitat and dispersal). Two‐thirds of the articles (n = 72) used functionally analogous traits, and one‐third of them (n = 32) employed a cross‐taxa approach.

We mapped the limitations of current research in functional ecology involving multiple taxa, presented ecological questions to a functional cross‐taxa research and showed directions to pushing the limits of this research field. Our review aimed to encourage researchers in the field of functional ecology to move beyond single taxa and traits, and to integrate more branches and dimensions of the Tree of Life in their research.

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Ecosystem connectivity and configuration can mediate instability at a distance in metaecosystems
Authors: Tadiri Christina P. , Negrín Dastis Jorge O. , Cristescu Melania E. , Gonzalez Andrew , Fussmann Gregor F. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Ecosystems are connected by flows of nutrients and organisms. Changes to connectivity and nutrient enrichment may destabilise ecosystem dynamics far from the nutrient source.

We used gradostats to examine the effects of trophic connectivity (movement of consumers and producers) versus nutrient‐only connectivity on the dynamics of Daphnia pulex (consumers) and algae (resources) in two metaecosystem configurations (linear vs. dendritic).

We found that Daphnia peak population size and instability (coefficient of variation; CV) increased as distance from the nutrient input increased, but these effects were lower in metaecosystems connected by all trophic levels compared with nutrient‐only connected systems and/or in dendritic compared with linear systems.

We examined the effects of trophic connectivity (i.e. both trophic levels move rather than one or the other) using a generic model to qualitatively assess whether the expectations align with the ecosystem dynamics we observed.

Analysis of our model shows that increased Daphnia population sizes and fluctuations in consumer‐resource dynamics are expected with nutrient connectivity, with this pattern being more pronounced in linear rather than dendritic systems.

These results confirm that connectivity may propagate and even amplify instability over a metaecosystem to communities distant from the source disturbance, and suggest a direction for future experiments, that recreate conditions closer to those found in natural systems.

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Assessing the contribution of bacteria to the heat tolerance of experimentally evolved coral photosymbionts
Authors: Maire Justin , Deore Pranali , Jameson Vanta J. , Sakkas Magdaline , Perez‐Gonzalez Alexis , Blackall Linda L. , van Oppen Madeleine J. H. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractCoral reefs are extremely vulnerable to ocean warming, which triggers coral bleaching—the loss of endosymbiotic microalgae (Symbiodiniaceae) from coral tissues, often leading to death. To enhance coral climate resilience, the symbiont,Cladocopium proliferumwas experimentally evolved for >10 years under elevated temperatures resulting in increased heat tolerance. Bacterial 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding showed the composition of intra‐ and extracellular bacterial communities of heat‐evolved strains was significantly different from that of wild‐type strains, suggesting bacteria responded to elevated temperatures, and may even play a role inC. proliferumthermal tolerance. To assess whether microbiome transplantation could enhance heat tolerance of the sensitive wild‐typeC. proliferum, we transplanted bacterial communities from heat‐evolved to the wild‐type strain and subjected it to acute heat stress. Microbiome transplantation resulted in the incorporation of only 30 low‐abundance strains into the microbiome of wild‐type cultures, while the relative abundance of 14 pre‐existing strains doubled in inoculated versus uninoculated samples. Inoculation with either wild‐type or heat‐evolved bacterial communities boostedC. proliferumgrowth, although no difference in heat tolerance was observed between the two inoculation treatments. This study provides evidence that Symbiodiniaceae‐associated bacterial communities respond to heat selection and may contribute to coral adaptation to climate change.
The superiority of bioimpedance vs. echocardiography and pitting edema in predicting automated office blood pressure in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients
Authors: Nekooeian Mohammad , Roozbeh Jamshid , Ezzatzadegan Jahromi Shahrokh , Moaref Alireza , Masjedi Fatemeh 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIntroductionTo achieve optimal blood pressure control in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients, identifying methods of volume assessment with the strongest correlation with blood pressure is essential.MethodsIn this cross‐sectional study, 52 CAPD patients were assigned to automated office blood pressure (AOBP) measurement, assessment of pedal pitting edema, bioimpedance analysis (BIA), and inferior vena cava collapsibility index (IVCCI%) measurement. Data were analyzed using STATA ver.17, and the significance level was p < 0.05.ResultsFifty‐two patients were divided based on their AOBP readings. 29 (55.8%) of patients had uncontrolled AOBP. Overhydration (OH) and the grade of pitting edema were significantly higher in the uncontrolled AOBP group. OH was identified as the best variable for predicting blood pressure (p ≤ 0.001) and detecting uncontrolled blood pressure (AUC = 0.832) using multivariate linear regression and ROC analysis, respectively.ConclusionBIA‐derived OH was the best variable for predicting systolic and diastolic AOBP, outperforming IVCCI% and pitting edema.
At Any Cost: How Ukrainians Think about Self‐Defense Against Russia
Authors: Dill Janina , Howlett Marnie , Müller‐Crepon Carl 
Published: October 2023

AbstractHow do populations facing external aggression view the costs and benefits of self‐defense? In Western countries, war support has been shown to follow cost–benefit calculations, resembling the moral principle of proportionality. A categorical position, in contrast, means supporting self‐defense regardless of the costs. To evaluate which moral principle populations facing external aggression follow, we conducted a conjoint experiment with 1,160 Ukrainians in July 2022. We examine support for different strategies Ukraine could pursue against Russia, which vary regarding the political autonomy and territorial integrity they afford and three costs: civilian and military fatalities, and nuclear risk. We find that Ukrainians do not trade off autonomy or territory against these costs. A new method to rank conjoint‐attributes, computing “nested” marginal means, shows that respondents categorically reject political or territorial concessions, regardless of costs. This provides first experimental evidence that populations resisting external aggression do not subject war outcomes to cost–benefit calculations.
Pain control and subconjunctival haemorrhage after intravitreal injection using cooled anaesthetic eyedrops and antiseptics: A prospective, double‐blind, randomized controlled trial
Authors: Moshkovsky Ran , Golan Nili , Aviel Gadot Einat , Bar Asaf , Achiron Asaf , Fischer Naomi , Spierer Oriel 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate whether cooled anaesthetic eyedrops and antiseptics alleviate pain and minimise subconjunctival haemorrhage following intravitreal injection.MethodsA prospective, double‐masked, randomised controlled trial of 100 participants receiving either cooled (n = 50) or room temperature (n = 50) topical anaesthetic eyedrops and antiseptics before receiving an injection of bevacizumab. Baseline tolerability was estimated using a self‐reported pain sensitivity questionnaire.ResultsOverall tolerability was comparable between the study group and the control group (0.75 ± 0.13 vs. 0.74 ± 0.14, respectively, p = 0.99). Subconjunctival haemorrhage incidence was similar in both groups (80% vs. 86%, respectively, p = 0.113), as was subconjunctival haemorrhage size (2.75 ± 5.51 mm2 vs. 5.53 ± 10.72 mm2, respectively, p = 0.11). Sub‐group analysis demonstrated that the participants taking daily ocular eyedrops who received cooled anaesthetic eyedrops and antiseptics reported less pain at 10 min and less burning sensation at 24 h compared with matched controls (0.67 ± 1.50 vs. 2.50 ± 3.03, respectively, p = 0.040 and 0.00 ± 0.00 vs. 1.44 ± 2.96, respectively, p = 0.045). Participants who received cooled eyedrops and did not use antithrombotic therapy had smaller‐sized subconjunctival haemorrhages compared with matched controls (1.55 ± 1.87 mm2 vs. 8.29 ± 14.61 mm2, respectively, p = 0.038). Participants with hypertension who received cooled eyedrops had smaller‐sized subconjunctival haemorrhage compared with matched controls (2.33 ± 4.99 mm2 vs. 6.89 ± 12.41 mm2, respectively, p = 0.045).ConclusionThe benefit of using cooled anaesthetic eyedrops and antiseptics to alleviate pain and minimise subconjunctival haemorrhage following intravitreal injection was not proven in the general population. It may be beneficial in part for some patients, such as those who regularly use eyedrops, patients with hypertension or those not on antithrombotic therapy.
Oral and oropharyngeal cancer screening and tobacco cessation discussions, NHANES 2011–2018
Authors: Wiener R. Constance , Patel Jay S. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractObjectiveOral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer (OOPC) is a devastating disease often caught in late stages. People who use tobacco are at higher risk of OOPC. Tobacco cessation discussions and OOPC screenings are important factors in decreasing the risk of OOPC or its late stage diagnosis. As research on sex differences has been increasing—from research on biomedical to psychological and sociological determinants—there is a potential difference, by sex, as to whom is more likely to have a tobacco cessation discussion and OOPC screening. The objective of this study is to determine if there is an association of sex with tobacco cessation discussions and OOPC screenings conducted by dental healthcare professionals among participants who currently use tobacco.MethodData from 8 years of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2011–2018) were merged. Data from participants, ages 30 years and above, who self‐reported current use of tobacco, a dental visit within the previous year and responsed to questions about oral cancer screening were analysed for frequency determination and logistic regression analysis. Having the combination of neither OOPC screening nor discussion about the benefits of not using tobacco was the outcome in the analysis.ResultsThere were 22.1% who had an OOPC screening by a dental professional within the previous year. Of the 41% who reported having had a conversation with a dental professional within the previous year about the benefits of tobacco cessation, 9.8% reported having both the conversation and OOPC screening. Males were less likely than females to have the combination of neither OOPC screening nor advice about tobacco cessation than females (adjusted odds ratio: 0.74; 95%CI: 0.57, 0.96).ConclusionThere is an increased need for OOPC screening and the discussion of tobacco use by dental professionals among their patients who use tobacco, particularly for female patients.
Assessment of specificity of dermatopathologic criteria for IgG4‐related skin disease
Authors: Skopec Zachary , Alsawas Mouaz , Maxwell Timothy , Pelletier Daniel , Brown‐Joel Zoe , Bellizzi Andrew , Liu Vincent 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBackgroundIgG4‐related disease (IgG4‐RD) represents a recently characterized multisystemic fibroinflammatory condition that can manifest a spectrum of skin findings (IgG4‐related skin disease; IgG4‐RSD). Histopathologic and immunohistochemical criteria have been proposed; however, the specificity of these criteria merits scrutiny given the potential histopathologic overlap of IgG4‐RSD and both neoplastic and inflammatory skin conditions featuring lymphoplasmacytic infiltrates (IgG4‐RSD mimics). This study sought to assess the specificity of the criteria by quantifying the frequency by which an expanded spectrum of IgG4‐RSD mimics meet proposed thresholds.MethodsFollowing IRB approval, a total of 69 cases of IgG4‐RD mimics, representing 14 different diagnoses featuring plasma cells, were reviewed and analyzed for the following histopathologic and immunohistochemical features: (i) maximum IgG4+ count/high‐powered field (hpf) >200; (ii) IgG4/IgG ratio >0.4 averaged over 3 hpfs; (iii) IgG4+ count >10 per hpf.ResultsScreening for IgG4‐RSD by histopathologic criteria demonstrated the high frequency of lymphoplasmacytic infiltrates, contrasted with the rarity of storiform fibrosis (only one case of erythema elevatum diutinum [EED]) and obliterative phlebitis (0 cases). By immunohistochemical criteria, the analysis revealed that no cases exceeded 200 IgG4+ cells; 13% (9/69) cases demonstrated an IgG4/IgG ratio of >0.4 averaged over 3 hpfs; and 23% (16/69) cases demonstrated a mean IgG4+ count of >10 per hpf.ConclusionApplication of proposed IgG4‐RSD histopathologic criteria to an expanded spectrum of potential IgG4‐RSD mimics (to include cutaneous marginal zone lymphoma, syphilis, necrobiosis lipoidica, lichen sclerosus, ALHE, psoriasis, lymphoplasmacytic plaque, EED, and erosive pustular dermatosis), highlights the relative nonspecificity of lymphoplasmacytic infiltrates contrasted with the stringency of storiform fibrosis and obliterative fibrosis. Furthermore, an IgG4+ cell count of >10 per hpf and an IgG4/IgG ratio of >0.4 are not specific to IgG4‐RSD alone. In the appropriate clinical context for IgG4‐RSD, histopathologic features still represent the entry threshold for diagnosis consideration, which then allows for further screening by immunohistochemical criteria.
Transition from child to adult services for young people with cerebral palsy in Ireland: Influencing factors at multiple ecological levels
Authors: Fortune Jennifer , Ryan Jennifer M. , Walsh Aisling , Walsh Michael , Kerr Claire , Kroll Thilo , Lavelle Grace , Owens Mary , Hensey Owen , Norris Meriel 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAimTo explore the factors that influence the process of transitioning from child to adult services in Ireland among young people with cerebral palsy, their parents, and service providers.MethodThis study followed a qualitative descriptive approach. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 54 participants, including young people with cerebral palsy aged 16 to 22 years (n = 13), their parents (n = 14), and service providers (n = 27). Data were analysed using the Framework Method. Findings were categorized using an ecological model across four levels: individual, microsystem, mesosystem, and exosystem.ResultsLimited awareness, preparation, and access to information hindered successful transition. Microsystem factors such as family knowledge, readiness, resilience, and health professional expertise influenced transition experience. Mesosystem factors encompassed provider–family interaction, interprofessional partnerships, and interagency collaboration between child and adult services. Exosystem factors included inadequate availability and distribution of adult services, limited referral options, coordination challenges, absence of transition policies, staffing issues, and funding allocation challenges.InterpretationTransition is influenced by diverse factors at multiple ecological levels, including interactions within families, between health professionals, and larger systemic factors. Given the complexity of transition, a comprehensive multi‐level response is required, taking into account the interactions among individuals, services, and systems.
Teclistamab‐cqyv in multiple myeloma
Authors: Martino Enrica Antonia , Bruzzese Antonella , Labanca Caterina , Mendicino Francesco , Lucia Eugenio , Olivito Virginia , Neri Antonino , Morabito Fortunato , Vigna Ernesto , Gentile Massimo 
Published: October 2023

AbstractMultiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable neoplasm characterized by significant morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in treatment, MM patients eventually experienced a relapse of the disease. Penta‐drug refractory patients continue to be the hard core of relapsed/refractory (RR) settings. Teclistamab‐cqyv is a humanized IgG4 antibody and a bispecific BCMA‐director CD3 T‐cell engager. It recruits endogenous T cells, by targeting CD3 receptors expressed on their surface, resulting in their activation against BCMA, an antigen expressed by plasma cells. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) have approved Teclistamab‐cqyv in monotherapy for the treatment of RRMM patients who have received at least three prior therapies, including immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs), proteasome inhibitors (PIs), and anti‐CD38 monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) and have demonstrated disease progression during the last therapy. Its effectiveness was demonstrated in a pivotal clinical trial where the overall response rate (ORR) reached 60%. Other clinical studies are currently ongoing to investigate the association of the bispecific antibody with novel drugs with encouraging preliminary results, especially in the setting of heavily pretreated patients. In this review, the authors will provide a comprehensive overview of the drug, including its mechanism of action, major clinical trials, and future perspectives.
Foundational Competencies in Educational Measurement
Authors: Ackerman Terry A. , Bandalos Deborah L. , Briggs Derek C. , Everson Howard T. , Ho Andrew D. , Lottridge Susan M. , Madison Matthew J. , Sinharay Sandip , Rodriguez Michael C. , Russell Michael , von Davier Alina A. , Wind Stefanie A. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis article presents the consensus of an National Council on Measurement in Education Presidential Task Force on Foundational Competencies in Educational Measurement. Foundational competencies are those that support future development of additional professional and disciplinary competencies. The authors develop a framework for foundational competencies in educational measurement, illustrate how educational measurement programs can help learners develop these competencies, and demonstrate how foundational competencies continue to develop in educational measurement professions. The framework introduces three foundational competency domains: Communication and Collaboration Competencies; Technical, Statistical, and Computational Competencies; and Educational Measurement Competencies. Within the Educational Measurement Competency domain, the authors identify five subdomains: Social, Cultural, Historical, and Political Context; Validity, Validation, and Fairness; Theory and Instrumentation; Precision and Generalization; and Psychometric Modeling.