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Coca-Cola product placement strategy backfires – a case of celebrity activism
Authors: Saldanha Avil , Aranha Rekha 
Published: April 2023

Research methodology
A secondary research method was used to collect data for this case. The authors have made use of newspaper articles and published articles written by journalists and experts which are available in the public domain.

Case overview/synopsis
Instances of celebrity activism such as athlete activism are rising. Social media has amplified the voice of celebrities and given them a personal channel to directly communicate with their fans without any media censorship. The same is true especially concerning endorsement by sports superstars, who now seem to have a mind of their own, independent of the official line of clubs, tournament organizers or sponsoring companies. This case discusses the embarrassment and financial loss faced by soft drinks giant Coca-Cola due to the public snub by football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo during an official press conference of the EURO 2020 championship.

Complexity academic level
Undergraduate and postgraduate students studying marketing management and brand management courses in business management and commerce streams can use this case. This case can also be used for marketing specialization students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Currency crisis: Turkey in 2021
Authors: Tsang Ming 
Published: April 2023

Research methodology
This case study is developed from secondary sources. Two types of data were used to develop this case. The statistical data are gathered from sources such as Yahoo! Finance, Trading Economics, Investing.com and The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. Reports on market developments are gathered from major news outlets such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and Reuters.

Case overview/synopsis
The year 2021 was a volatile year for the Turkish economy: it ended the year with 36% annual inflation, 44% currency devaluation, shortages of basic goods, street protests, etc. How does the Turkish currency crisis in 2021 play out in various financial markets such as the foreign exchange, bond, stock and cryptocurrency markets? This case study introduces students to Turkey’s economic crisis in 2021 and how the Turkish lira’s depreciation, home inflation and central bank policies interact to affect its various financial markets. In the bond market, a depreciated lira heightened the credit risk of Turkey’s bond issuers and effectively crippled the country’s bond market. In contrast, Turkey’s stock and cryptocurrency markets experienced a rally as Turks put their money into equities and cryptocurrencies to hedge against inflation. In international trade, the lira’s fall and the supply chain disruptions in Asia benefited Turkish exporters tremendously. In contrast, Turkish importers suffered. In the Turkish society, the impact of the currency and inflation crisis fell the hardest on ordinary folks, who saw the values of their wages and pension benefits erode. In times of hardship, socially responsible citizens helped the poor by anonymously paying for others’ unpaid bills.

Complexity academic level
Given the multicomplexity of a currency crisis, this case would be valuable for finance/economics students to understand how a country’s currency crisis and its central bank policies interact to impact its various financial markets. This case is appropriate for courses in Markets and Institutions with a global or cultural learning objective.

Learning Objectives
1. Describe how the Turkish lira’s depreciation affected its various financial markets, such as foreign exchange, bond, stock and cryptocurrency markets.2. Understand the cultural perspective on usury, how it exists in modern-day finance, and its’ role in President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s economic policy.3. Compare and contrast Turkey’s export and import industries and how they are being affected by the lira’s depreciation.4. Evaluate the risk exposure of foreign investors who participate in Turkey’s stock market given a depreciating lira.5. Evaluate the creditworthiness of Turkish corporations who issued dollar- or euro-denominated bonds as well as issuers of lira-denominated bonds given a depreciating lira.6. Understand the social impacts of a currency crisis and the charitable acts of socially responsible citizens.
Associations between farmland birds and fallow area at large scales: Consistently positive over three periods of the EU Common Agricultural Policy but moderated by landscape complexity
Authors: Hertzog Lionel R. , Klimek Sebastian , Röder Norbert , Frank Claudia , Böhner Hannah G. S. , Kamp Johannes 
Published: April 2023

Abstract

Fallow agricultural land provides habitat for threatened and declining farmland biodiversity. Policy change under the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been driving the area of fallows over the past decades. It is still unclear, whether positive relationships between farmland biodiversity and fallow area are general in time and space, and what landscape factors moderate them at large scales.

We analysed associations between fallow area and species richness and abundance of 24 farmland birds in 3 years covering three CAP funding periods, by linking agricultural statistics at the district level to plot‐level bird data from a national‐scale monitoring scheme. We tested whether these relationships are moderated by species' habitat preferences and landscape configurational complexity, measured as the edge density of woody features.

Species richness was positively associated with fallow area in all three funding periods. We found a hump‐shaped response along a gradient of increasing landscape configurational complexity. The associations between fallow area and species richness peaked at intermediate values of edge density.

The associations between species abundance and fallow area varied among species, but there was strong support for positive and consistent associations in 15 (63%) of the studied species. There was little support for a moderating effect of landscape configurational complexity on the associations of fallow area and bird abundance.

Policy implications. To support farmland biodiversity, we suggest promoting fallow land across all agricultural landscapes and anchoring respective ambitious targets in the CAP strategic plans. An increase of fallow land beyond minimum requirements through voluntary measures, such as eco‐schemes and agri‐environment schemes, should particularly target landscapes with intermediate configurational complexity.
Diversifying British Political History
Authors: Maguire Anna 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis article explores what the diversification of British political history might look like. Building on an expanded definition of citizenship and attention to ‘ordinary’ politics, it suggests several questions which might diversify political history's content and approach. Whom do we count as political actors? Who has access to democratic processes and where does politics happen beyond these processes? To what forms of political thought do we attend? Drawing on examples from my own research on refugees and asylum seekers in modern Britain, and on the wider field of modern British history, I demonstrate the possibilities of diversification as a way to enliven political history's future.
A quantitative analysis of spectral computed tomography characteristics of osseous metastases
Authors: Cheng Chris‐Tin , Gwini StellaMay , Craig Giles 
Published: April 2023

AbstractIntroductionSpectral detector computed tomography (SDCT) is a recent advancement that enables elemental material decomposition which could improve the detection of osseous metastases in the oncologic patient.MethodsSixteen patients who underwent oncologic staging SDCT as well as WBBS with Technetium‐99 m hydroxydiphosphonate (Tc99m HDP) were included in this retrospective study. A total of 50 osseous metastases were identified and confirmed on bone scintigraphy. Quantitative ROI‐based measurements of each lesion and a similar region of normal bone were performed, and the acquired spectral data were used for comparison. These parameters included effective atomic number (Zeff), electron density (%EDW) and calcium suppression (HU). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed.ResultsIn comparison to normal bone, osseous metastases showed statistically significantly elevated values in effective atomic number, electron density and calcium suppression. ROC analysis demonstrated outstanding discrimination with area under the curve (AUC) values of 0.934 and 0.915 for effective atomic number and electron density, and excellent discrimination with an AUC value of 0.884 for calcium suppression. Threshold values of effective atomic number (Zeff) >9.7, electron density >115% EDW and calcium suppression values >0 HU were demonstrated to be able to differentiate an osseous lesion from normal bone with a sensitivity of 82%, 82% and 84% and a specificity of 86%, 92% and 88% respectively.ConclusionSpectral analysis of osseous metastases demonstrated significantly elevated values in effective atomic number, electron density and calcium suppression as compared to normal bone which would be useful adjunct quantitative parameters in CT imaging to increase diagnostic confidence.
The influence of alexithymia on disease activity and quality of life in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Cengiz Gizem , Şaş Senem , Kaplan Hüseyin , Özsoy Saliha , Çalış Mustafa 
Published: April 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the prevalence of alexithymia and its influence on disease activity, quality of life, and clinical outcomes in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) patients.Patients and MethodsThis cross‐sectional study included 110 (59 men and 51 women) consecutive axSpA patients who agreed to participate at our rheumatology outpatient clinic. Patient demographics, pain, disease activity measures, functionality, quality of life, alexithymia, psychological status, neuropathic pain, and fibromyalgia were evaluated. Patients were divided into 2 groups (without vs with alexithymia) and compared. The risk factors for alexithymia were evaluated.ResultsThe prevalence of alexithymia in axSpA patients was 31.8% according to a Toronto Alexithymia Scale‐20 cutoff of ≥61. The mean age and body mass index of patients were 41.25 ± 9.64 years and 27.73 ± 4.51 kg/m2, respectively. Most patients with alexithymia were women. Patients with alexithymia had significantly high scores for depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, disease activity, enthesitis, worse quality of life, and poor functionality (all P < 0.05). Female gender (odds ratio [OR] = 22.359), patient global assessment (OR = 7.873), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (OR = 1.864), and fibromyalgia symptom severity (OR = 1.303) were found to be independent risk factors for alexithymia.ConclusionThe present study results showed that about one‐third of axSpA patients had alexithymia, and the patients with alexithymia had higher disease activity, worse quality of life, and worse functional status than those without alexithymia. Female gender, patient global assessment, functional status, and fibromyalgia symptom severity were found to be important contributing factors to alexithymia.
Bundling and nonlinear pricing in telecommunications
Authors: Luo Yao 
Published: April 2023

AbstractI develop a multiproduct nonlinear pricing model where a firm sells both discrete and continuous services to consumers with multidimensional heterogeneity. I derive the optimal selling mechanism and provide primitive conditions under which different bundling strategies arise. Exploiting both the firm and the consumer's optimality conditions, I show that the model structure is nonparametrically identified and propose a semiparametric estimation procedure. An application to China Telecom data shows that mixed bundling of internet and landline phone services is more beneficial to both the firm and the consumer relative to component pricing.
RNF128 expression in lung adenocarcinoma is a favorable prognostic factor associated with decreased tumor‐associated macrophages
Authors: Fujimoto Syuusuke , Kyuichi Kadota , Kaede Yamada , Chihiro Yoshida , Emi Ibuki , Ryo Ishikawa , Reiji Haba , Toshiki Yajima , Yokomise Hiroyasu 
Published: April 2023

AbstractObjectivesMolecular‐level research has linked RING finger (RNF) protein family members to carcinogenesis and tumor progression. Among them, RNF128 is related to tumor progression, but reports on its association with lung cancer are few. This study aimed to clarify the unknown association between RNF128 expression and clinical outcomes in patients with lung adenocarcinoma.MethodsClinical data of 545 patients with therapy‐naïve lung adenocarcinoma who underwent lobectomy with systematic lymph node dissection between 1999 and 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Histological and immunohistochemical analyses were conducted to evaluate the relationship between RNF128 expression and prognosis.ResultsAmong adenocarcinoma histologic types, acinar, micropapillary, and solid tumors did not express RNF128 compared with other histologic types (p < 0.001). Patients with high RNF128 expression exhibited fewer clusters of differentiated (CD) 68+ tumor‐associated macrophages (TAMs) and CD163+ TAMs. Multivariate analysis of relapse‐free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) revealed that the lack of RNF128 expression was an independent prognostic factor for poor RFS (hazard ratio [HR] 1.60, p = 0.029) and OS (HR 1.83, p = 0.041), suggesting that RNF128 expression is a favorable prognostic factor.ConclusionRNF128 expression may be an independent predictor of favorable outcomes in Japanese patients with untreated lung adenocarcinoma who undergo surgical resection. Further elucidation of the role of TAM‐related E3 ubiquitin ligase in immune function may facilitate the development of effective immunomodulatory therapies for lung adenocarcinoma.
Improving uptake of advance care planning through education and training in a public hospital geriatric clinic
Authors: Liang Qi’En , Eng Derek , Tate Joel 
Published: April 2023

AbstractObjectiveAdvance care planning (ACP) is an important part of routine medical care. However, Western Australia (WA) consistently demonstrates poor rates of completion. International and interstate ACP programs have previously led to an increase in ACP discussion and documentation. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of a multifaceted intervention on completion of ACP in a geriatric outpatient setting in WA.MethodsThe Plan‐Do‐Study‐Act (PDSA) cycle was used for this audit. The components of the intervention comprised of education and communication skill training, improving access to ACP documents and patient resources. Pre‐ and post‐intervention reviews of documented future care planning discussions were performed and compared.ResultsOf the 100 patients audited, there was an absolute increase of 23% (p = 0.02) in any form of future care planning. More specifically, discussions regarding ACP increased by 13% (p = 0.01), Advance Care Directive (ACD) by 23% (p < 0.001), Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) by 24% (p = 0.02), Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPG) by 31% (p = 0.002), together with a 10% (p = 0.02) increase in the provision of ACP resources to patients. Older patient age (p = 0.02) and abnormal cognitive testing (p = 0.02), but not established dementia, were patient‐related factors associated with initiation of ACP discussions.ConclusionsA simple structured multifaceted intervention improved the uptake of ACP discussions in a hospital geriatric clinic.
Internal hernia after laparoscopic sigmoidectomy with splenic flexural mobilization and high ligation of the inferior mesenteric vein: A case report
Authors: Feng Dongping , Kondo Akihiro , Asano Eisuke , Matsukawa Hiroyuki , Nishiura Bumpei , Ando Yasuhisa , Suto Hironobu , Kishino Takayoshi , Oshima Minoru , Kumamoto Kensuke , Okano Keiichi 
Published: April 2023

AbstractSeveral studies have recently reported the rare occurrence of internal herniation of the small bowel after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Most cases of internal herniation after laparoscopic colorectal surgery occur due to a mesenteric defect. However, there have been no reports on the indications for closing mesenteric defects to prevent the development of an internal hernia. This study reports a case of an internal hernia of the proximal jejunum near the ligament of Treitz in a patient who underwent laparoscopic sigmoidectomy with splenic flexural mobilization and high ligation of the inferior mesenteric vein. Assessing the risk for internal herniation before completing the initial surgery is crucial. Additionally, mesenteric defect closure should be performed to prevent the development of internal hernias among patients with a potential risk.
Decade‐long trends in prostate cancer biopsy grade groups and treatment within a population‐based registry
Authors: Wei Gavin , Ranasinghe Weranja , Evans Melanie , Bolton Damien , Dodds Lachlan , Frydenberg Mark , Kearns Paul , Lawrentschuk Nathan , Murphy Declan G. , Millar Jeremy , Papa Nathan 
Published: April 2023

ObjectiveTo assess changes in diagnosis prostate cancer (PCa) grade, biopsy and treatment approach over a decade (2011–2020) at a population level within a clinical quality cancer registry.Patients and MethodsPatients diagnosed by prostate biopsy between 2011 and 2020 were retrieved from the Victorian Prostate Cancer Outcomes Registry, a prospective, state‐wide clinical quality registry in Australia. Distributions of each grade group (GG) proportion over time were modelled with restricted cubic splines, separately by biopsy technique, age group and subsequent treatment method.ResultsFrom 2011 to 2020, 24 308 men were diagnosed with PCa in the registry. The proportion of GG 1 disease declined from 36–23%, with commensurate rises in GG 2 (31–36%), GG 3 (14–17%) and GG 5 (9.3–14%) disease. This pattern was similar for men diagnosed by transrectal ultrasonography or transperineal biopsy. Patients aged <55 years had the largest absolute reduction in GG 1 PCa, from 56–35%, compared to patients aged 55–64 (41–31%), 65–74 (31–21%), and ≥75 years (12–10%). The proportion of prostatectomies performed for patients with GG 1 disease fell from 28% to 7.1% and, for primary radiation therapy, the proportion fell from 22% to 3.5%.ConclusionFrom 2011 to 2020, there has been a substantial decrease in the proportion of GG 1 PCa diagnosed, particularly in younger men. The percentage of interventional management performed in GG 1 disease has fallen to very low levels. These results reflect the implementation of major changes to diagnostic and treatment guidelines and inform the future allocation of treatment methods.
Use of carrion fly iDNA metabarcoding to monitor invasive and native mammals
Authors: Fernandes Kristen , Bateman Philip W. , Saunders Benjamin J. , Bunce Michael , Bohmann Kristine , Nevill Paul 
Published: April 2023

AbstractSeverely fragmented habitats increase the risk of extirpation of native mammal populations through isolation, increased edge effects, and predation. Therefore, monitoring the movement of mammal populations through anthropogenically altered landscapes can inform conservation. We used metabarcoding of invertebrate‐derived DNA (iDNA) from carrion flies (Calliphoridae and Sarcophagidae) to track mammal populations in the wheat belt of southwestern Australia, where widespread clearing for agriculture has removed most of the native perennial vegetation and replaced it with an agricultural system. We investigated whether the localization of the iDNA signal reflected the predicted distribution of 4 native species—echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus), woylie (Bettongia penicillata), and chuditch (Dasyurus geoffroii)—and 2 non‐native, invasive mammal species—fox (Vulpes vulpes) and feral cat (Felis catus). We collected bulk iDNA samples (n = 150 samples from 3428 carrion flies) at 3 time points from 3 conservation reserves and 35 road edges between them. We detected 14 of the 40 mammal species known from the region, including our target species. Most detections of target taxa were in conservation reserves. There were a few detections from road edges. We detected foxes and feral cats throughout the study area, including all conservation reserves. There was a significant difference between the diversity (F3, 98 = 5.91, p < 0.001) and composition (F3, 43 = 1.72, p < 0.01) of taxa detections on road edges and conservation reserves. Conservation reserves hosted more native biodiversity than road edges. Our results suggest that the signals from iDNA reflect the known distribution of target mammals in this region. The development of iDNA methods shows promise for future noninvasive monitoring of mammals. With further development, iDNA metabarcoding could inform decision‐making related to conservation of endangered taxa, invasive species management, and impacts of habitat fragmentation.
Revisiting two dogmas of conservation science
Authors: Ferraro Kristy M. , Ferraro Anthony L. , Arietta A. Z. Andis , Sommer Nathalie R. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractConservation science is a morally motivated field, with implicit and explicit values built into its practice. As such, conservationists must engage with conservation ethics to interrogate underlying values. We examine cutting‐edge ecological science and contemporary ethics to revisit two conservation norms that have become dogmatic in the field: ecological collectives, but not individual animals, are valuable and anthropomorphism should be staunchly avoided. Emerging studies demonstrate that individuals and their intraspecific variation can be instrumentally valuable for conservation science, and there is an emerging consensus within environmental philosophy around the moral worth of individuals. Thus, we suggest conservation science should explicitly recognize the value of individuals. We also argue that avoiding anthropomorphism is detrimental to conservation because critical anthropomorphism enables a more nuanced scientific approach—allowing conservationists to ask enlightened questions with creativity and compassion. We provide evidence that both dogmatic norms are scientifically and morally outdated and propose new normative values to push conservation towards more robust science and ethical practice.
Endovascular aortic repair impact on myocardial contractility: A prospective study
Authors: Spinella Giovanni , Boschetti Gian Antonio , Bauckneht Matteo , Raffa Stefano , Marini Cecilia , Finotello Alice , Pane Bianca , Pratesi Giovanni , Palombo Domenico , Sambuceti Gianmario 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to estimate if the altered sphygmic wave transmission may affect the left ventricular (LV) contractile function in patients undergoing endovascular aortic repair (EVAR).MethodsA prospective single‐centre study was carried out on consecutive patients undergoing EVAR for abdominal aortic aneurysm. A preoperative and 6‐month single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with arterial stiffness measurement were performed to evaluate variations in pressure wave curve and myocardial perfusion parameters.ResultsFrom 2018 to 2020 a total of 16 patients were included in the study. Among the parameters evaluated, we found a measurable reduction of the reflected wave transit time from pre‐ to postoperative period, for both stress (115.13 ± 7.2 ms–111.1 ± 7.0 ms, p = .08) and rest SPECT acquisitions (115.3 ± 6.2 ms–112.2 ± 5.6 ms, p = .1). Unidirectional increase of both LV end‐systolic volume (34 ± 9 mL–39 ± 8 mL, p = .02) and end‐diastolic volume (85 ± 34 mL–89 ± 29 mL, p = .6) was also observed. Lastly, the ratio between the end‐systolic pressure and the end‐systolic volume (maximal systolic myocardial stiffness) decreased from 3.6 ± 1.5 mmHg/mL to 2.66 ± .74 mmHg/mL (p = .03).ConclusionsOur data showed that EVAR induced an altered transmission of the sphygmic wave associated with an early LV contractile impairment.