bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Risk of Bowel Obstruction in Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for High-risk Colon Cancer
Authors:   FOxTROT Collaborating Group
Published: November 2023

Objective:
This study aimed to identify risk criteria available before the point of treatment initiation that can be used to stratify the risk of obstruction in patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for high-risk colon cancer.

Background:
Global implementation of NAC for colon cancer, informed by the FOxTROT trial, may increase the risk of bowel obstruction.

Methods:
A case-control study, nested within an international randomized controlled trial (FOxTROT; ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00647530). Patients with high-risk operable colon cancer (radiologically staged T3-4 N0-2 M0) that were randomized to NAC and developed large bowel obstruction were identified. First, clinical outcomes were compared between patients receiving NAC in FOxTROT who did and did not develop obstruction. Second, obstructed patients (cases) were age-matched and sex-matched with patients who did not develop obstruction (controls) in a 1:3 ratio using random sampling. Bayesian conditional mixed-effects logistic regression modeling was used to explore clinical, radiologic, and pathologic features associated with obstruction. The absolute risk of obstruction based on the presence or absence of risk criteria was estimated for all patients receiving NAC.

Results:
Of 1053 patients randomized in FOxTROT, 699 received NAC, of whom 30 (4.3%) developed obstruction. Patients underwent care in European hospitals including 88 UK, 7 Danish, and 3 Swedish centers. There was more open surgery (65.4% vs 38.0%, P=0.01) and a higher pR1 rate in obstructed patients (12.0% vs 3.8%, P=0.004), but otherwise comparable postoperative outcomes. In the case-control–matched Bayesian model, 2 independent risk criteria were identified: (1) obstructing disease on endoscopy and/or being unable to pass through the tumor [adjusted odds ratio: 9.09, 95% credible interval: 2.34–39.66] and stricturing disease on radiology or endoscopy (odds ratio: 7.18, 95% CI: 1.84–32.34). Three risk groups were defined according to the presence or absence of these criteria: 63.4% (443/698) of patients were at very low risk (<1%), 30.7% (214/698) at low risk (<10%), and 5.9% (41/698) at high risk (>10%).

Conclusions:
Safe selection for NAC for colon cancer can be informed by using 2 features that are available before treatment initiation and identifying a small number of patients with a high risk of preoperative obstruction.
Acupuncture for the treatment of pregnancy-related low back pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Authors: Li Min , Xiao Zongyi , Tan Dongling , Zhao Daqiang , Chen Qi 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBackgroundDespite the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, many physical therapists are unwilling to use it on pregnant women. A recent systematic review of acupuncture for pregnant women did not include a comparison with sham acupuncture (SAcu). Thus, we aimed to explore the effects of acupuncture, SAcu, and standard care (SC) on pregnancy-related low back pain.MethodsWe searched five different medical literature databases (PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, Springer, and Google Scholar) from inception to September 30, 2022. After screening, the following methods were identified: acupuncture, SAcu, and SC. The primary outcome was visual analog scale (VAS) intensity after the intervention. The secondary outcomes were the overall effects of treatment, quality of life (QOL), and QOL evaluated using the Short Form-36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36).ResultsThe network meta-analysis included eight studies and 864 patients. Acupuncture and SAcu were relatively more advantageous in terms of analgesic effects after intervention than SC, but there were no differences between them. In terms of overall effects in number of remissions and the SF-36, Acupuncture was found to be superior to other methods, and SAcu was better than SC. Acupuncture had the highest surface under the cumulative ranking curve, followed by SAcu and SC for all outcomes.ConclusionsAcupuncture performs similarly to SAcu in pain relief and is more efficient than SC. Regarding the effectiveness of treatment and QOL, acupuncture therapy was superior to SAcu and SC.
Khushboo Pouch and Packaging – “adapt to change”: a case on succession planning
Authors: Shah Sweety , Meghrajani Indra Jairamdas , Thanki Heena 
Published: November 2023

Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes after reading and analysing this case study are dealing with the challenges of family business; learning the importance of succession planning; accepting the next generation and the role of the first generation; and understanding the decision-making skills and roles of the generations in family business.

Case overview/synopsis
Khushboo Pouch and Packaging was the first-generation initiative of Mr Bhavesh Udeshi. Mitesh Udeshi, son of Bhavesh Udeshi and the business’s sole successor, joined the firm in 2019 after graduating with a Master of Business Administration degree. Mitesh had desired to join his family firm since he was a teenager and aid the business with emerging business ideas. As a fresher, he applied his newly acquired theories to the company’s operations. He initiated several changes in the company; however, his actions were ineffective. He introduced modifications to the business premises, production units, marketing tactics, accounting department and product line extension for two years. Mitesh had intended to restructure his traditional firm in rational and innovative ways, but none of his plans had come to fruition. He failed because the firm’s change management was confronted with denial, rage, bargaining and melancholy from both his father and the employees. Amidst non-acceptance and inconsistency, he found himself in a quandary. He had two options: remain in the family firm and persevere in making his ambitions a reality or resign, find a job and embark on a new path. Unfortunately, leaving would indicate surrendering defeat after a two-year struggle.

Study level/applicability
Programmes: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programmes, MBA in Entrepreneurship and small businesses, and Post graduate diploma in management (PGDM).

Supplementary materials
Teaching notes are available for educators only.

Subject code
CSS 3: Entrepreneurship
Agency problems in facility management (FM) outsourcing in the Ghanaian retail sector
Authors: Tannor Oliver , Dordaa Felix , Akparep John Yaw 
Published: November 2023

Purpose
The aim of this study is to examine the agency problems that arise between retail property owners and outsourced facility management (FM) service vendors in Ghana.

Design/methodology/approach
This study was carried out using telephone and face-to-face interviews. Nine facility managers (n =9) and six retail property owners (n = 6) purposively selected participated in the interviews. The responses from the interviews were analysed using content analysis. To begin with the analysis, the recorded audio for each respondent during the interviews was transcribed to augment what was written during the interviews. The next step was the development of a coding framework where each of the agency problems was assigned unique codes and grouped under themes. Each response was assigned a predefined code based on the agency problems identified in the literature. The research team discussed the consistency of the thematic codes assigned to each of the responses to ensure that each response was captured under the appropriate agency problem theme it best represents.

Findings
The results showed that agency problems in FM outsourcing in the Ghanaian retail sector are related to disagreement on expenditure associated with maintenance and repairs and improper tenant information sharing and use by FM service providers. Based on the findings, it is recommended that property owners explore the mixed approach to FM to mitigate the risks of complete outsourcing of FM services. It is also recommended that a clear path on how tenant information can be shared be pre-agreed in FM contracts.

Originality/value
This study provides new literature relating to agency problems in outsourcing and may be the first of its kind for FM in the Ghanaian retail industry. The findings could serve as a starting point for service providers and their principals to find common grounds to understand each other and mitigate the agency problems that could arise and their overall impact on performance.
“I don't want a child”: an apolitical argument in climate change trials in Switzerland
Authors: Demay Clémence , Krähenbühl Mathilde 
Published: November 2023

PurposeThis paper aims to explore how the argument of “eco-reproductive” concerns was mobilized in climate change trials in Switzerland. Looking at social movements' advantages and constraints when having recourse to the law, the authors interrogate why the symbolism of reproduction and kinship represented a political opportunity to defend the activists in a judicial system where judging is seen as an apolitical act.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is grounded in legal research and research on social movements. While legal research focuses mainly on the study of legal and written sources, the authors used ethnography and conducted interviews to cross the perspectives of activists, their lawyers and judges.FindingsIn a context where positivist legal tradition remains strong, the “eco-reproductive” argument represented the advantage of being “apolitical,” thus audible in court. Used as socio-political tools, “eco-reproductive” concerns translated the activists' political claims into the legal arena. However, judges' conservative beliefs on family reinforced the depoliticization of activists' claims.Originality/valueWhile research on “eco-reproductive” concerns has been significantly quantitative and exploratory, the authors look in depth at one case of application and highlight the limits of “eco-reproductive” concerns to appeal to decision-makers.
Performance management systems in a shared service centre: an exploration of organisational injustice
Authors: Lepistö Lauri , Lepistö Sinikka 
Published: November 2023

PurposeThis study aims to explain how negative workplace interactions are formed by the application of a performance management system (PMS).Design/methodology/approachThe study draws from unique in-depth interviews with service workers who resigned from an accounting shared service centre (SSC), discussing the reasons behind the resignations. Following an abductive approach, organisational justice theory is used to analyse the service workers' perceptions of negative interactions and to link the negative interactions to the use of the PMS.FindingsThe findings suggest that negative workplace interactions are characterised by cost consciousness, inequality and competitiveness. These interactions are attributed to the use of a PMS in the centre and are related to perceptions of distributive, procedural and interactional injustice.Practical implicationsManagers and leaders of shared service–type organisations should not rely on PMSs as an all-encompassing solution; instead, they should acknowledge the fairness of the use of PMSs. Moreover, HR professionals should choose and train employees to apply PMSs fairly. Fairness is important in work allocation, resourcing, monitoring, giving feedback, recognising good performance, promotion and interaction between peers.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by taking an overall perspective on PMSs to analyse and explain the unintended negative consequences of a PMS in a highly scripted and monitored work environment that is usually considered appropriate for such a system's use. Through the analysis, the study highlights pitfalls in the use of a PMS and the importance of interactional injustice not only between but also within organisational levels.
Generations, events, and social movement legacies: Unpacking social change in English football (1980–2023)
Authors: Turner Mark , Ludvigsen Jan Andre Lee 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis article critically employs the case of association football in England, from 1980 to 2023, as a social movement timescape, to examine the political consciousness and long‐term mobilisations of a generation of football supporter activists, and their capacity to influence politics, and respond to new, emerging, critical junctures, through networks of trust and shared memories of historical events. This is of crucial importance to sociology because it reveals the tensions between what are considered legitimate and illegitimate social practices which characterise contemporary society's moral economy. Focusing on temporal contestations over regulation, policing, governance and cultural rituals, the article deconstructs the role of generations in social movements, and critically synthesises relational‐temporal sociology and classic and contemporary work on the sociology of generations, to show how legacy operates as a multifaceted maturing concept of power and time. In English football's neoliberal timescape, the supporters' movement has reached a critical juncture; the future will require a new generation of activists, to negotiate, resist and contest the new hegemonic politics of social control and supporter engagement.
The distributional impact of SNAP on dietary quality
Authors: Feng Jinglin , Fan Linlin , Jaenicke Edward C. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation's largest domestic food and nutrition assistance program for low‐income Americans. Recent studies that examined the effect of SNAP on dietary quality focus on the average effects. Using the USDA's 2012 National Household Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey (FoodAPS) and an unconditional quantile estimator, we examine the distributional impacts of SNAP on dietary quality as measured by Healthy Eating Index‐2010 (HEI‐2010). To identify the differential impacts of SNAP across the distribution of dietary quality, we exploit exogenous variation in state's maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefits and state outreach spending per capita as instrumental variables. We find that SNAP has no significant impact on households’ dietary quality on average. However, for households with initially low‐to‐intermediate dietary quality, SNAP participation reduces their HEI scores by over 17% or more than 7 points out of a total score of 100. The negative impacts of SNAP on these HEI quantiles are mainly driven by an increased acquisition of empty calories.
Archaeology in 2022: Counter‐myths for hopeful futures
Authors:   Black Trowel Collective, Berihuete‐Azorín Marian , Blackmore Chelsea , Borck Lewis , Flexner James L. , Frieman Catherine J. , Herrmann Corey A. , Kiddey Rachael 
Published: November 2023

AbstractArchaeology in 2022 features more calls than ever for a socially and politically engaged, progressive discipline. Archaeologists increasingly respect and integrate decolonizing and Indigenous knowledge in theory and practice. They acknowledge and embrace the fluidity and diversity of sexes and genders, past and present. They document patterns of migration, ancient as well as contemporary, to combat retrograde and racist narratives that remain pervasive in the public sphere. At the same time, the field has a deep‐seated conservative bastion toward which many scholars retreat, arguing for an “objective” past that is free of political implications or interpretive ambiguity. As anarchist archaeologists, we see the myth of the objective past as one of many interconnected myths that have provided the basis for an archaeology that reifies and proliferates the current social order. We deconstruct myths relating to capitalist and colonialist ideologies of “human nature,” the assumed inevitability of the current order, and fatalistic commitment to dystopian or utopian futures. As alternatives, we present counter‐myths that emphasize the contingent and political nature of archaeological praxis, the creative and collaborative foundation of communities, the alternative orders that archaeology uncovers, and the role of a hopeful past for constructing the possibilities of different futures.
Robot‐assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection: Initial experience in Japan
Authors: Takahara Kiyoshi , Motonaga Tomonari , Okumura Jin , Yamakawa Shinji , Yagi Kota , Nakamura Wataru , Saruta Masanobu , Nukaya Takuhisa , Takenaka Masashi , Zennami Kenji , Ichino Manabu , Sasaki Hitomi , Sumitomo Makoto , Shiroki Ryoichi 
Published: November 2023

AbstractFor patients with testicular tumors who need the surgical management, open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (O‐RPLND) is considered the gold standard treatment. However, recently, robot‐assisted RPLND (R‐RPLND) has gained popularity as a minimally invasive therapy alternative to O‐RPLND and laparoscopic RPLND. Here, we report the case of a 32‐year‐old man presenting with a left testicular teratoma with several enlarged left para‐aortic lymph nodes. After the orchiectomy, the patient underwent R‐RPLND with an operation time of 279 min, console time of 189 min, bleeding volume of 59 mL, and no significant complications, resulting in a successful outcome. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of R‐RPLND in Japan. Based on our experience, R‐RPLND may provide safe and effective outcomes; however, further research is required before the widespread implementation of this technique.
Introducing support for learner control: Temporal and organizational cues in instructional videos
Authors: Yu Qiuchen , Gou Jiangfeng , Li Yan , Pi Zhongling , Yang Jiumin 
Published: November 2023

AbstractInstructional videos risk overloading learners' limited working memory resources due to the transient information effect. Learner control is one way to mitigate this concern, but has shown almost zero overall effect and considerable heterogeneity. Consequently, it is essential to identify when learner control is most beneficial. The present study examined the influence of cues on learners' behaviour, cognitive process, metacognition and learning performance in an interactive learning environment. Employing a 2 (temporal cues: without vs. with) × 2 (organizational cues: without vs. with) between‐subject design, 117 participants were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: no cues, temporal cues, organizational cues and temporal cues + organizational cues. Among these, temporal cues (ie, progress bar) serve as time‐related signals designed to regulate pacing, and organizational cues (ie, table of contents) provide a structural framework for the content. Significant cueing effects were observed for both cue types at germane cognitive load and transfer. Notably, our results indicate that organizational cues effectively guide learners' attention towards the underlying structure, thus promoting cognitive processing. These unique benefits are evident in improved topic recall, retention and monitoring accuracy. Importantly, combined temporal cues and organizational cues were seen to not only allow learners to exhibit more engagement behaviours (ie, skimming) but also assist learners in accurately judging their learning. These findings strongly support the recommendation to use cues to enhance the effectiveness of learner control.
Practitioner notesWhat is already known about this topic

Instructional videos may overload limited working memory resources due to the transient information effect.
The overall effect of including learner control within educational technology was almost zero (g = 0.05) but showed higher heterogeneity.
It is unclear whether embedding various cues in an instructional video improves the effectiveness of learner control.
What this paper adds

Both temporal and organizational cues aided in increasing learners' germane cognitive load and enhancing their transfer.
Organizational cues helped learners understand the underlying structure, thus facilitating deeper cognitive processing, improved metacognition and ultimately boosted learning performance.
Combined temporal and organizational cues lead to engagement behaviours and accurate self‐monitoring.
Implications for practice and/or policy

Providing instructional support is important in assisting learners with the complexities of learner‐controlled instruction.
Embedding cues help learners process the content deeply by giving learners control over the instructional video.
Nahrungsmittelallergie ‐ Neue Risiken durch vegane Ernährung? Überblick zu neuen Allergenquellen und aktuelle Daten zum Anaphylaxierisiko
Authors: Präger Lea , Simon Jan Christoph , Treudler Regina 
Published: November 2023

ZusammenfassungZunehmend mehr Menschen ernähren sich aus gesundheitlichen und Umweltaspekten ausschließlich von pflanzlichen Nahrungsmitteln (vegan). Dabei werden vielfach Hülsenfrüchte (wie Soja, Linsen, Erbsen), Schalenfrüchte (Cashew, Macadamia, Mandel, Pekan‐, Para‐ und Walnuss), Samen und Saaten (wie Chia, Leinsamen) oder (Pseudo‐)Getreide (wie Quinoa, Buchweizen) verzehrt. Vegane Milchalternativen sind Hafer‐, Mandel‐ und Sojadrinks, auch Käse‐ sowie Fleischersatzprodukte basieren oft auf einer Sojagrundlage. Gleichzeitig nimmt die Prävalenz von Nahrungsmittelallergien weltweit zu. Pflanzenallergene aus Hülsen‐ und Schalenfrüchten, die in der veganen Ernährung die Hauptproteinquelle ausmachen, zählen zu den häufigsten Auslösern von Nahrungsmittelallergien bei Erwachsenen. Dabei kommt es bei Allergien auf Speicherproteine (wie Gly m 5 und Gly m 6 aus der Sojabohne) zu teils schweren anaphylaktischen Reaktionen. Besonderes Augenmerk liegt weiter auf hochverarbeiteten Ersatzprodukten, die Pflanzenproteinisolate (zum Beispiel Erbsenmehl) in konzentrierter Form enthalten und damit allergologisch problematisch werden können. In diesem Artikel geben wir einen Überblick über wichtige Allergene und neue Allergenquellen in ausgesuchten veganen Nahrungsmitteln und betrachten die vegane Ernährung unter allergologischen Aspekten.
Epidemiologie reifzelliger T‐ und NK‐Zell‐Lymphome in Deutschland – Eine repräsentative Querschnittanalyse von GKV‐Routinedaten
Authors: Assaf Chalid , Dobos Gabor , Zech Immo‐Maximilian , Doess Axel , May Melanie , Jadasz Janusz 
Published: November 2023

ZusammenfassungHintergrundPrimäre kutane Lymphome sind seltene lymphoproliferative Neoplasien und gehören zur heterogenen Gruppe der Non‐Hodgkin‐Lymphome. Sie umfassen ein klinisch und histologisch breites Spektrum an Manifestationsformen, wobei kutane T‐Zell‐Lymphome (CTCL) mit 73% am häufigsten sind. Aufgrund der Seltenheit der Erkrankungen sind bevölkerungsbasierte Untersuchungen zur Versorgungssituation und Epidemiologie kaum vorhanden.Patienten und MethodikAuf Basis anonymisierter, alters‐ und geschlechtsadjustierter GKV‐Routinedaten von circa fünf Millionen gesetzlich Krankenversicherten wurde im Sechsjahreszeitraum (2012–2017) eine retrospektive Analyse zur Bestimmung von Prävalenz, Inzidenz und Letalität von Patienten mit reifzelligen T/NK‐Zell Lymphomen in Deutschland durchgeführt.ErgebnisseInsgesamt 1336 T‐Zell‐Lymphom‐Patienten konnten im Beobachtungszeitraum identifiziert werden. Die Sechsjahres‐Prävalenz liegt demnach zwischen 27,35 und 43,58 pro 100 000 Einwohner. Die Patienten waren zu 65% männlich mit einem durchschnittlichen Alter von 66 Jahren (SD 15). Es verstarben 246 Patienten (circa 20 %) innerhalb der 6 Jahre, pro Jahr bis zu 7 %. Die ermittelte Inzidenz bei 153 identifizierten Patienten im Jahr 2017 liegt bei 3,65 bis 3,92 pro 100 000 Einwohner.SchlussfolgerungenErstmalig in Deutschland wurden mithilfe von Abrechnungsdaten der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung (GKV‐Routinedaten), valide epidemiologische Erkenntnisse von Patienten mit reifzelligen T‐ und NK‐Zell Lymphomen gewonnen. Weitere Analysen für tiefergehende Einblicke in die Versorgung der Patienten mit dieser seltenen Erkrankung sind wünschenswert.