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Predictors for work participation of people with visual impairments: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Daniëls Richard , van Nispen Ruth M. , de Vries Ralph , Donker‐Cools Birgit H. P. M. , Schaafsma Frederieke G. , Hoving Jan L. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIntroductionThe aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to assess factors associated with work participation in people with visual impairments and to explore how these factors may have changed over time.MethodA comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase.com, EBSCO/APA PsycInfo, EBSCO/CINAHL and EBSCO/ERIC from database inception to 1 April 2022 was performed. We included studies with cross‐sectional design, case–control, case‐series or cohort design, involving visually impaired working‐age adults with at least moderate visual impairment, and evaluated the association between visual impairment and work participation. Studies involving participants with deaf‐blindness or multiple disabilities were excluded. We assessed study quality (Newcastle–Ottawa Scale [NOS]), examined between‐study heterogeneity and performed subgroup analyses. The study protocol was registered in PROSPERO, CRD42021241076.ResultsOf 13,585 records, 57 articles described 55 studies including 1,326,091 participants from mostly high‐income countries. Sociodemographic factors associated with employment included higher education (odds ratio [OR] 3.34, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.47 to 4.51, I2 0%), being male (OR 1.59, 95% CI 1.37 to 1.84, I2 95%), having a partner (OR 1.73, 95% CI 1.12 to 2.67, I2 34%), white ethnicity (OR 1.36, 95% CI 1.07 to 1.74, I2 0%) and having financial assistance (OR 0.38, 95% CI 0.26 to 0.55, I2 85%). Disease‐related factors included worse visual impairment (OR 0.61, 95% CI 0.46 to 0.80, I2 98%) or having additional disabilities (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.49 to 0.62, I2 16%). Intervention‐related factors included mobility aid utilisation (OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.10 to 1.18, I2 94%). A potential moderating effect of time period and geographical region was observed for some factors. Study quality (NOS) was rated moderate to high.ConclusionSeveral sociodemographic and disease related factors were associated with employment status. However, the results should be interpreted with caution because of overall high heterogeneity. Future research should focus on the role of workplace factors, technological adjustments and vocational rehabilitation services on work participation.
Rising Patriarchy and Declining Economic Opportunity: Life Courses and Social Change in Egypt between 1965 and 2018
Authors: Buyukkececi Zafer , Fasang Anette Eva , Kraus Vered 
Published: July 2023

AbstractDespite Egypt's economic growth and educational expansion, gender inequalities and a lack of economic opportunities for young adults persist. Existing studies on social change in Egypt often rely on aggregate trend indicators or focus on isolated point‐in‐time work or family outcomes. This study adopts a life course perspective to (1) trace cohort changes in work‐family life courses for individuals born between 1956 and 1988 (N = 19,970) from 1965 to 2018, (2) assess gender inequality trends in life courses across cohorts, and (3) link different life course patterns to aggregate development indicators. Using retrospective data from the Egyptian Labor Market Panel, multichannel sequence and cluster analyses identify ten typical life course profiles that can be divided into: a state‐structured life course; and various manifestations of family‐ and market‐structured life courses. The economically secure state‐structured life course declined in favor of rising market‐structured and family‐structured life courses. Gender inequality in employment increased across cohorts. GDP growth was associated with economically insecure market‐structured life courses for men and family‐structured life courses of economic inactivity for women. Cohort change in life courses was most rapid in the transition period from authoritarian socialism to unregulated crony capitalism (1980–1990) when cohorts born in the 1970s reached adulthood.
Distribution of photoactive β‐carboline alkaloids across Passiflora caerulea floral organs
Authors: Ospina‐Calvo Brian , De Gerónimo Eduardo , Villarruel Fernando D. , Aparicio Virgina C. , Ashworth Lorena , Erra‐Balsells Rosa , Cabrerizo Franco M. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis study reports valuable information regarding the presence and concentration of a series of photoactive β‐carboline (βCs) alkaloids (norharmane, harmane, harmine, harmol, harmaline, and harmalol) and their distribution across the floral age and organs of Passiflora caerulea. UHPLC–MS/MS data reported herein reveal that the βCs' content ranged from 1 to 110 μg kg−1, depending on the floral organ and age. In certain physiologically relevant organs, such as anthers, βCs' content was one order of magnitude higher than in other organs, suggesting a special role for βCs in this specific organ. βCs' content also varied in a structure‐dependent manner. Alkaloids bearing a hydroxyl group at position C(7) of the main βC ring were present at concentrations one order of magnitude higher than other βC derivatives investigated. UV–visible and fluorescence spectroscopy of the flower extracts provided complementary information regarding other biologically relevant groups of chromophores (phenolic/indolic derivatives, flavonoids/carotenes, and chlorophylls). Since flowers are constantly exposed to solar radiation, the presence of photoactive βCs in floral organs may have several (photo)biological implications that are further discussed.
The trajectory of non‐depressed suicidal ideation in community‐dwelling older people in a rural area in Japan: a prospective longitudinal study with a 3‐year follow‐up
Authors: Ichiki Takahiro , Koyama Asuka , Imai Masaki , Nishi Yoshitomo , Abe Yasuhisa , Fukunaga Ryuta , Murakami Ryoji , Nagaoka Maiko , Takebayashi Minoru , Fujise Noboru 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundSuicidal ideation is closely related to severe suicidal behaviour and is an important predictor of suicide attempt and completion, including in older people. Older people tend to have many opportunities to be conscious of death, and may have vague suicidal ideation because of various loss experiences, even if they are not depressed. We hypothesised that suicidal ideation among older people might be a risk factor for later transition to depression. The present study aimed to clarify risk factors that predict the incidence of depression in older people 3 years post‐baseline in a rural area of Japan, and to examine the subsequent course of depression among non‐depressed older people with suicidal ideation.MethodsIn 2015 and 2018, survey questionnaires were mailed to residents aged 65 years and over living in a rural area in Japan. Participants were divided into a depression group and a non‐depression group using 15‐item Geriatric Depression Scale scores 3 years post‐baseline. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictive factors of late‐life depression 3 years post‐baseline.ResultsWe received 597 valid responses, with a 3‐year follow‐up rate of 78.8%. Regarding suicidal ideation, 6.7% of non‐depressed older people exhibited suicidal ideation at baseline. Of these, 9.8% exhibited depression after 3 years post‐baseline. Logistic regression analysis indicated that development of late‐life depression is significantly associated with suicidal ideation, being female, and poor health‐related quality of life (HRQOL).ConclusionsThe results revealed that suicidal ideation, being female, and poor HRQOL were predictive factors of the development of late‐life depression 3 years post‐baseline in a rural area of Japan. These findings provide novel information regarding the transition to depression among community‐dwelling older people who are not depressed but have suicidal ideation. Whereas suicidal ideation is considered to be a symptom of depression, the current results suggest that suicidal ideation may precede depression in some older people.
Examining factors associated with emergency managers' collaborative planning with health departments prior to and during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Authors: Hildebrand Sean , Wehde Wesley 
Published: July 2023

AbstractWe contribute to the growing body of research on COVID‐19 and pandemic response by connecting two bodies of existing but disparate research. Specifically, we examine how professionalization in emergency management is associated with collaborative outcomes. Using three unique surveys of local emergency managers (EMs) and convergent mixed methods, we find that more appropriate types of professionalization are more strongly associated with collaborative planning outcomes. EMs who completed pandemic‐related exercises were much more likely to report a collaborative plan with public health being in place prior to the COVID‐19 pandemic. These EMs were also potentially less negative in their opinions about collaboration. Other measures of professionalization were less strongly associated with collaborative planning outcomes. These results shed light on the importance of appropriate forms of professionalization in public and emergency management in improving collaboration and potential performance.
The bureaucrat, the entrepreneur, and the networker: Developing and validating measurement scales for civil servants’ role perceptions
Authors: van der Meer Joëlle , Vermeeren Brenda , van Thiel Sandra , Steijn Bram 
Published: July 2023

AbstractCivil servants’ work is being affected by an increasing variety of government reforms. As such, the role of civil servants is a major topic of research. Nevertheless, no validated measurement scales exist for how civil servants themselves perceive their own role in a complex and constantly changing environment. We develop and validate measurement scales for civil servants’ role perceptions. Using data from two surveys (N = 161 and N = 1080), we develop scales for bureaucratic, entrepreneurial, and networking role perceptions. We found that each role perception consists of two idiosyncratic elements. We tested our scales for reliability and validity and found that all three role perceptions related to role ambiguity, commitment, and engagement. Moreover, the entrepreneurial and networking role perceptions correlated with Public Service Motivation (PSM), while the bureaucratic and entrepreneurial role perceptions correlated with performance. We discuss opportunities to systematically study the effects and antecedents of civil servants’ role perceptions as they have practical implications.
Equity in government contracting: Analyzing the performance of small disadvantaged businesses
Authors: Brunjes Benjamin M. , Rodriguez‐Plesa Evelyn 
Published: July 2023

AbstractSet aside programs, which preference disadvantaged businesses, have long been among the largest government equity programs in the United States. Set asides ensure government revenues spur economic growth in firms and communities that have traditionally lacked representation in systems of power. However, there has been skepticism about whether set aside programs are compatible with the efficiency objectives of government contracting. Few empirical studies have assessed the comparative performance of small, disadvantaged businesses and other firms to determine if there are differences. Using contract level data from the Federal Procurement Data System: Next Generation, we test whether set aside contracts are associated with a reduction in the government's ability to secure “best value.” We find few performance differences between small, disadvantaged businesses, and other vendors across a range of goods and services, suggesting mutual benefits and no outsized risks when governments engage in contracts with disadvantaged firms.
The armory project: Partnering with firearm retailers to promote and provide voluntary out‐of‐home firearm storage
Authors: Constans Joseph I. , Houtsma Claire , Bailey Matthew , True Gala 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIntroductionIn this article, we describe the development of a regional firearm storage network organized by investigators affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs and run by small business, firearm retailers who were also U.S. Veterans.MethodsThree firearm retailers participated as collaborators in the development of a temporary out‐of‐home storage program and as test sites in a 4‐month, uncontrolled pilot. Both quantitative and qualitative measures were collected to assess feasibility, acceptability, fidelity, and program effectiveness.ResultsData indicated the out‐of‐home storage program was feasible and acceptable to firearm retailers and their staff. The program led to changes in staff beliefs regarding the role of secure firearm storage in suicide prevention, dispersal of materials about the out‐of‐home storage program to customers, conversations about secure storage and availability of out‐of‐home storage, and actual storage of customers' firearms.ConclusionsWe discuss the potential benefits and limitations of a voluntary out‐of‐home storage network organized by public health professionals but run by firearm retailers.
How taste proximity affects consumer quality valuation of imported varieties: Evidence from the French food sector
Authors: Guerra Francesco 
Published: July 2023

AbstractConsumer tastes vary by country and influence food trade patterns. While previous literature highlights different cultural elements as either trade promoters or barriers, divergences in consumer tastes may also generate differences in the perception of the quality of products. As a consequence, consumer taste in destination countries is likely to affect the demand for imported products in a different manner according to the origin and the quality of products imported. Based on firm‐product level data on French exports, this study analyses how differences in taste proximity with French consumers across destination markets affect the export revenues of vertically differentiated varieties. To identify taste proximity, we rely on data gathered from TripAdvisor on the type of cuisine offered in restaurants all over the world. The results of this study suggest that quality of French products is more strongly appreciated and consumers are more willing to spend on high‐quality products in countries with a taste similar to that of French consumers.
Danzar conceptos filosóficos
Authors: Acevedo-Zapata Diana María 
Published: July 2023

En este texto exploraré la idea de que la práctica de la danza puede ser un método de investigación en filosofía. Propongo que no solo es posible hacer filosofía en movimiento, sino que además esta aproximación cinética al pensamiento permite poner en cuestión y transformar sesgos y paradigmas patriarcales y coloniales que han predominado en la historia de la filosofía. La danza nos permite experimentar nuestros cuerpos a través de, en y por el movimiento, en lugar de meramente hablar y referirnos al cuerpo como un objeto (como cualquier otro objeto) y de conceptualizar sus propiedades generales. Mi tesis es que un cuerpo que piensa es un cuerpo en movimiento, de manera que, si queremos filosofar como una forma de rechazar los dualismos y privilegios arbitrarios, la danza es una forma interesante de hacerlo. Analizaré el concepto de lo viviente de Gilbert Simondon, a partir de una difracción basada en la experiencia de participar en un taller de danza de Marie Bardet, para mostrar que cuando la temporalidad y la topología de lo viviente se aclaran en la experiencia, es posible constatar las potencias de pensamiento de los cuerpos múltiples, ya no está en cuestión un cuerpo abstracto, sino un cuerpo vivido, feminizado, marcado por historias singulares.
The Effect of Interfacial Tension and Emulsification in Enhancing Oil Recovery During Surfactant Flooding
Authors: Shi Xuedong , Yang Xin , Xu Yongquan , Zhang Shilu , Dong Mingda , Zhang Dongmei 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The effectiveness of various surfactants in improving crude oil displacement efficiency was evaluated using one-dimensional homogeneous core and three-dimensional heterogeneous models. Emulsification of the crude oil was simulated using an ultrasonic instrument, and the emulsification degree was evaluated based on droplet dispersion, droplet number density, interfacial tension, external phase viscosity, internal phase volume, and demulsification time. Six surfactants could be divided into five emulsifying types: non-emulsification, emulsification inversion, early emulsification, late emulsification, and whole process emulsification. The results showed that the surfactants had varying levels of effectiveness in improving displacement efficiency. The whole process emulsification system can effectively start the residual oil in the pore throat and reduce the free-state and bound-state residual oil saturation. The area of the mainstream zone between the injection and production wells was significantly expanded after the whole process emulsification system was injected. The whole process emulsification is more important than interfacial tension for enhancing oil recovery.
Trajectories of Device-Measured Physical Activity During Early Childhood and Its Determinants: Findings From the 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort Study
Authors: Tornquist Debora , Crochemore-Silva Inácio , Tornquist Luciana , Mielke Grégore I. , Ekelund Ulf , Murray Joseph , Domingues Marlos R. 
Published: July 2023

Background: The objective was to describe trajectories of physical activity (PA) measured by accelerometry during early childhood and to test associations with sociodemographic, gestational, maternal, and perinatal determinants. Methods: Data from 1798 children from the 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort were analyzed. PA was measured with wrist accelerometers at 1, 2, and 4 years. PA trajectories were estimated using group-based trajectory modeling, and associations with determinants were tested using Poisson regression with robust variance. Results: Two trajectories were identified: Moderate and high PA, both showing a linear increase in PA in the first years but differing in volume. Girls (prevalence ratio [PR]: 0.91; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.88–0.94), highly educated mothers (PR: 0.93; 95% CI, 0.88–0.97), and high birth weight children (PR: 0.91; 95% CI, 0.85–0.97) showed less probability of high PA trajectory. Birth order ≥3 (PR: 1.06; 95% CI, 1.01–1.11) was associated with higher likelihood of high PA trajectory. Conclusions: Children showed an increase in PA during the first years, with 2 trajectories that differ in PA levels. Female sex, high maternal schooling, and high birth weight reduced the probability of having a high PA trajectory, while higher birth order increased this probability. These characteristics should be considered when planning PA interventions for children in early childhood.
Contributing factors involved in the safety of elderly people with chronic illness in home healthcare: a qualitative study
Authors: Keyvanloo Shahrestanaki Sahar , Rafii Forough , Ashghali Farahani Mansoureh , Najafi Ghezeljeh Tahereh , Amrollah Majdabadi Kohne Zahra 
Published: July 2023

IntroductionPatients receiving home care are often elderly people with chronic illnesses that increasingly experience patient safety barriers due to special care needs.ObjectiveThe present study was conducted to determine the factors involved in the safety of elderly patients with chronic illnesses receiving home care.MethodsA qualitative study with a conventional content analysis method was conducted in home care agencies of Tehran, Iran from August 2020 to July 2022. For data generation, semistructured interviews were conducted with 11 nurses, 2 nurse assistants, 1 home care inspector (an expert working at the deputy of treatment) and 3 family caregivers. Moreover, four observational sessions were also held. Data analysis was done using the five-step Graneheim and Lundman method.ResultsAccording to the results, the facilitators of the safety of the elderly patients with chronic illnesses included the family’s participation, nurse’s competence, efficiency of the home care agency management and patient’s participation in patient safety. The barriers to patient safety included problems created by the family, nurse’s incompetence, inefficiency of the home care agency, patient’s prevention of patient safety, home care setting limitations and health system limitations.ConclusionThe majority of the factors involved in the safety of elderly patients with chronic diseases receiving home care had dual roles and could serve as a double-edged sword to guarantee or hinder patient safety. Identification of the facilitators and barriers can assist nurses and the healthcare system in planning and implementing patient safety improvement programmes for elderly patients with chronic illnesses.
Relative deprivation and human flourishing: how do upward income comparisons affect health, happiness and life satisfaction?
Authors: Kuo Chun-Tung , Kawachi Ichiro 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundRelative deprivation induced by social comparisons is hypothesised to deleteriously affect health. Previous work has proposed theCR∼iindex as a measure of relative deprivation; however, the performance of this novel index still needs further testing in the working-age population. This study examined the association of three relative deprivation measures (the Yitzhaki Index, income rank and theCR∼iindex) with human flourishing outcomes.MethodsThis cross-sectional study analysed data from 2177 working-age adults in Taiwan. We conducted least-squares linear models to investigate the association between relative deprivation measures and health, happiness, life satisfaction, meaning in life, social relationships, and subjective well-being.ResultsWhen using sex and age as the reference group, for each increased SD in the Yitzhaki Index, the six human flourishing outcomes decreased by 0.10–0.20 SD. The results were consistent across various definitions of the reference group. Based on the Akaike information criterion, the Yitzhaki Index generally showed better model fits for health, happiness, life satisfaction and meaning in life, and had comparable model fits with the income rank for social relationships and subjective well-being. In comparing the relative performance of theCR∼iindex, positive α parameters (0<α<1) generally showed better model fits, suggesting that individuals were more sensitive to comparisons with those more distant from their own income level.ConclusionPolicies to reduce relative deprivation by lowering income inequality could contribute to a higher level of health, happiness, life satisfaction, meaning in life, social relationships and subjective well-being.