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Analyzing the role of ICT in bridging the digital divide: a transitional analytical framework for ICT access to impact
Authors: Hussain Hadi , Wen Jun , Jiang Renai , Waheed Junaid , Ali Waheed , Khan Nadeem Akhtar 
Published: May 2023

PurposeIn light of the shift in focus from information communication technology (ICT) access (access divide) and skills (skills divide) to the tangible impacts of ICT use (impact divide), a growing number of scholars have called for further investigation into the inter-territorial and multi-dimensional aspects of the digital divide in China. This study aims to address these gaps by examining the disparities across 31 provinces, particularly emphasizing the transition from the traditional access and skills divides to the impact divide.Design/methodology/approachMultivariate regression analysis extensively investigates the transition from the access and skills divides to the impact divide across 31 provinces. Additionally, ArcGIS software is used to analyze spatial agglomeration and the auto-correlation (Moran-i) and predict mapping patterns in the data corresponding to all three levels of the digital divide.FindingsAccording to the study's findings, poverty is a significant factor in the digital divide between different regions in China. The research shows that provinces with advanced administrative systems, such as Guangdong, Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu, Shandon and Zhejiang, have high scores on the digital development index (DDI). However, regions with poverty-ridden and rural areas, primarily located in southwest, central and western China, tend to have lower DDI scores.Originality/valueThis study offers a novel contribution to the literature by presenting an innovative conceptual framework that explores the impact divide within China's provinces. The authors also address this lacuna in the literature by developing and testing two dimensions to examine the relationships statistically under a wide range of socioeconomic and ICT indicators.
Multiplanar continuous fiber reinforcement in additively manufactured parts via co-part assembly
Authors: Kelly Peter G. , Gallup Benjamin H. , Roy-Mayhew Joseph D. 
Published: May 2023

Purpose
Many additively manufactured parts suffer from reduced interlayer strength. This anisotropy is necessarily tied to the orientation during manufacture. When individual features on a part have conflicting optimal orientations, the part is unavoidably compromised. This paper aims to demonstrate a strategy in which conflicting features can be functionally separated into “co-parts” which are individually aligned in an optimal orientation, selectively reinforced with continuous fiber, printed simultaneously and, finally, assembled into a composite part with substantially improved performance.

Design/methodology/approach
Several candidate parts were selected for co-part decomposition. They were printed as standard fused filament fabrication plastic parts, parts reinforced with continuous fiber in one plane and co-part assemblies both with and without continuous fiber reinforcement (CFR). All parts were loaded until failure. Additionally, parts representative of common suboptimally oriented features (“unit tests”) were similarly printed and tested.

Findings
CFR delivered substantial improvement over unreinforced plastic-only parts in both standard parts and co-part assemblies, as expected. Reinforced parts held up to 2.5x the ultimate load of equivalent plastic-only parts. The co-part strategy delivered even greater improvement, particularly when also reinforced with continuous fiber. Plastic-only co-part assemblies held up to 3.2x the ultimate load of equivalent plastic only parts. Continuous fiber reinforced co-part assemblies held up to 6.4x the ultimate load of equivalent plastic-only parts. Additionally, the thought process behind general co-part design is explored and a vision of simulation-driven automated co-part implementation is discussed.

Originality/value
This technique is a novel way to overcome one of the most common challenges preventing the functional use of additively manufactured parts. It delivers compelling performance with continuous carbon fiber reinforcement in 3D printed parts. Further study could extend the technique to any anisotropic manufacturing method, additive or otherwise.
That Awkward Region: Writing and Advising on the History of Northern Ireland
Authors: Gallagher Niamh 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe history of Northern Ireland poses two particular challenges for the political historian. First, histories of the region are inextricably bound up with contemporary political positions: historical time becomes distorted as histories are refracted through the lens of modern political controversies. Second, the importance of historical ‘memory’ to contemporary politics leaves little room for doubt, uncertainty or academic expertise. The past is assumed to be known; what place is there for academic historians when politicians and many members of the public are so invested in their own readings of the past? This article explores these challenges through two case studies in which the author was involved: the Historical Advisory Panel established by the UK government for the centenary of Northern Ireland; and subsequent debates around the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. It illustrates the difficult relationship between academic, public and politicised histories, and considers the lessons for historians whose expertise places them at the interface of those different ‘pasts’.
The spaces of religion: a view from South Asia★
Authors: Gellner David N. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAnthropologists have spilt much ink deconstructing concepts inherited from the Enlightenment. Religion, possibly the most misleading such concept, has proved highly resistant to the acid of cross‐cultural comparison. Debates about the nature of religion go back to sociocultural anthropology's beginnings as a discipline and beyond. Proposed definitions have been numerous, but none has come close to universal acceptance, mainly because conventional definitions are secularized versions of Abrahamic, and especially Protestant, positions and reproduce their essentialism and intellectualism. I argue that by looking closely at the way religious phenomena are conceptualized in South Asia, and especially at how distinct types of religion are practised in characteristically different spaces, a fresh take on the subject is possible. Religion as practised is not one thing but at least three distinct activities and should be conceptualized as such. But, if that is so, how and why is the totalizing conventional view still so pervasive and so powerful? Seeking the answer to that question takes us back to the constitution of modernity and the relationship of religion to the nation‐state. The way forward is to contest the way in which religion has become the last bastion of pure essentialism.
How do new energy vehicle companies deal with ambiguous product harm crises? Scenario simulation based on three communication strategies
Authors: Xiong Yongqing , Deng Chi 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn the face of some product harm crises of new energy vehicles, which are difficult to find out the real reasons, it is highly significant for new energy vehicle companies to choose appropriate communication strategies. This study examines the impact of three communication tactics on consumer trust and purchase willingness using two rounds of scenario simulation experiments based on stimulus–organism–response theory. The results show that, when compared with deny and rebuild method, the diminish strategy is the most effective in reducing the influence of ambiguous product harm crises on consumer behaviours. Simultaneously, brand reputation has a moderating effect. For new energy vehicle companies with high brand reputation, the communication effect of diminish strategy is the best. Only a higher‐cost rebuild strategy can be viable for automotive businesses with a poor brand reputation. Thus, when dealing with ambiguous product harm crises, new energy vehicle companies should focus on efficient and low‐cost diminish strategy. Meanwhile, to take the initiative in dealing with an ambiguous product harm crisis, we must improve the technical maturity of products as well as improve the after‐sales service system to continuously enhance the brand reputation.
Risk of adverse obstetric outcomes in patients with a history of endometrial cancer: A nationwide population‐based cohort study
Authors: Shim Seung‐Hyuk , Noh Eunjin , Lee A Jin , Jang Eun Bi , Kim Minjeong , Hwang Han Sung , Cho Geum Joon 
Published: May 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate adverse obstetric outcomes in women with a history of endometrial cancer (EC).DesignPopulation‐based cohort study.SettingThe Korean National Health Insurance (KNHI) claims database.PopulationWomen who gave birth between 2009 and 2016, with a history of EC prior to pregnancy.MethodsThe KNHI database was used to compare obstetric outcomes of women with and without a history of EC, using the ICD‐10 codes. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to determine the associations between a history of EC and adverse obstetric outcomes.Main outcomes measuresAdverse obstetric outcomes.ResultsOverall, 248 and 3 335 359 women with and without a history of EC, respectively, gave birth. When adjusted for age, primiparity and comorbidities, an increased risk of multiple gestations (odds ratio [OR] 4.925, 95% confidence interval [CI] 3.394–7.147), caesarean delivery (OR 2.005, 95% CI 1.535–2.62) and preterm birth (OR 1.941, 95% CI 1.107–3.404) was observed among women with a history of EC. We were unable to demonstrate significant differences in the risk of pre‐eclampsia, gestational diabetes, vacuum delivery, placenta praevia, placenta accreta spectrum, placental abruption and postpartum haemorrhage between the groups. In the sensitivity analyses excluding multiple gestations, an increased risk of preterm birth was not observed among women with a history of EC (OR 1.276, 95% CI 0.565–2.881).ConclusionsThere is no convincing evidence of an increased risk of adverse obstetric outcomes among women with a history of EC. Our findings would be useful in counselling of patients with EC who are undergoing fertility‐sparing treatment.
Management of dialysis patients with hepatitis C virus in the era of direct‐acting antiviral therapy
Authors: Toyoda Hidenori , Kikuchi Kan 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe clinical use of direct‐acting antivirals (DAAs) for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has dramatically changed management of patients with HCV liver disease since 2014; this is also true for patients undergoing dialysis. Due to the high tolerability and antiviral efficacy of anti‐HCV therapy, most dialysis patients with HCV infection should currently be candidates for this treatment. Many patients with HCV antibodies no longer have HCV infection, and it is difficult to identify patients with actual HCV infection based only on HCV antibody assays. Despite the high rate of successful HCV eradication, the risk of liver‐related events such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the major complication of HCV infection, persists even after HCV cure, and patients at risk of HCC should undergo continuous HCC surveillance. Finally, the rarity of HCV reinfection and the survival benefit of HCV eradication in dialysis patients should be explored in further studies.
The diagnostic value of shear‐wave elastography in the salivary glands of patients with primary Sjögren syndrome
Authors: Ma Haichao , Liu Lihong , Sun Xuehui , Liu Meijuan , Liu Zhongfeng 
Published: May 2023

AbstractObjectiveWe aimed to quantify the extent of salivary gland fibrosis using shear‐wave elastography (SWE) to assess its diagnostic value for primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS).MethodsA total of 58 pSS patients and 44 controls underwent SWE ultrasound evaluation of the parotid and submandibular glands. We measured the degree of salivary gland fibrosis in all participants and investigated the diagnostic accuracy of SWE for pSS and its relationship to disease progression.ResultsThe diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of pSS were highest when the critical Young's modulus values of the parotid and submandibular glands were 18.4 and 15.9 kPa, respectively, effectively improving the diagnostic value of pSS. The area under the SWE curve of the submandibular gland was higher than that of the parotid gland (z = 2.292, P = 0.02), suggesting that the submandibular gland was damaged earlier. The mean parotid gland thickness of pSS patients was thicker than in healthy controls (mean ± standard deviation 2.5 ± 0.3 vs 2.4 ± 0.2, P = 0.013]. SWE had a 70.3% sensitivity for diagnosing pSS patients with a disease duration of 5 years, but this did not differ significantly from pSS patients with a longer disease duration.ConclusionsSWE is a valid diagnostic method for pSS. The degree of salivary gland fibrosis related to secretory function and pathological progression, and quantitative measurements of tissue elasticity provide objective criteria for predicting damage in pSS.
Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome with cranial bone involvement: Case report and literature review
Authors: Li Yuan , Hou Xiujuan , Liu Shengyan , Lu Siyi , Du Mengmeng , Dong Xia , Liu Xiaoping , Li Chen 
Published: May 2023

AbstractSynovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is a rare autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by osteoarticular and dermatological manifestations. The most common osteoarticular manifestations involve the anterior chest wall, axial skeleton, and long bones. Cranial bone involvement is less reported in SAPHO syndrome. We herein present three cases of SAPHO syndrome with cranial bone involvement, and review the previous literature on similar manifestations. It was revealed that SAPHO syndrome could lead to cranial bone involvement, which could involve the dura mater, leading to hypertrophic pachymeningitis, but the outcome is usually good. Janus kinase inhibitors may be a potential treatment option.
Reporting misstatements as revisions: An evaluation of managers' use of materiality discretion
Authors: Thompson Rachel A. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn recent years, firms reporting revisions of prior financial statements outnumber those reporting restatements. Misstatements that are material to prior periods are required to be reported as restatements, whereas immaterial errors can be reported as revisions. Based on SEC guidance and widely used materiality benchmarks, I find a significant percentage (29%) of revisions are suspect in that they meet at least one materiality criterion. These suspect revisions are 15% to 29% more likely to be reported when managers have a strong incentive to avoid restatements—when they face the threat of a compensation clawback for reporting a restatement. This result is especially salient when the clawback policy does not require misconduct for recoupment and when the error correction significantly reduces prior period net income. Overall, this evidence suggests that some managers use materiality discretion opportunistically to report misstatements as revisions instead of restatements.
Description of Euchre gen. nov., a new Coccidulini genus (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) from the Euchre Valley in Australia
Authors: Szawaryn Karol 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAustralia is inhabited by a very rich and mostly endemic fauna of ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae), with a relatively high proportion of taxa belonging to the tribe Coccidulini. Australian Coccidulini are grouped in 15 genera, of which 11 are endemic. Here, a new distinctive Australian Coccidulini genus and species is described—Euchre australis gen. et sp. nov., which is characterised by compact antennal club, long ventral antennal grooves on head capsule extending to anterior margin of prosternum, and presence of chin piece partially covering mouthparts in repose. Its relationship with other Australian Coccidulini genera is discussed.
The endoscopic‐assisted or endoscopic mini‐ or less‐open preperitoneal (E/MILOP) approach for primary and incisional ventral hernia repair
Authors: Nakabayashi Rumi , Matsubara Taketo , Shimada Gen 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIntroductionThe endoscopic‐assisted or endoscopic mini‐ or less‐open sublay (E/MILOS) concept describes a contemporary approach of trans‐hernial repair of ventral hernia via sublay mesh placement. The term sublay often causes confusion, and preperitoneal placement of mesh should be considered as a distinctive approach. We hereby present our experience of a novel approach, the E/MILOP approach, for the repair of primary and incisional ventral hernias.MethodsAll patients who underwent E/MILOP between January 2020 and December 2022 were identified and their preoperative and perioperative characteristics, as well as postoperative outcomes, were retrospectively analyzed. The surgical procedure entailed an incision over the hernia defect and careful entrance into, and development of, the preperitoneal space trans‐hernially. A synthetic mesh was placed in the preperitoneal space and the defect was closed with sutures.ResultsA total of 26 patients with primary and/or incisional ventral hernias who underwent E/MILOP were identified. Three patients (11.5%) presented with two coexistent types of hernias, and out of a total of 29 hernias, there were 21 (72.4%) umbilical, four epigastric (13.8%) and four incisional (13.8%) hernias. The mean defect width was 2.7 ± 0.9 cm. All cases utilized a mesh with a mean mesh‐to‐defect ratio of 12.9. The mean postoperative stay was 1.9 days. Surgical site occurrence was observed in eight (30.1%) patients, but none required intervention. No recurrence was observed during a mean follow‐up period of 286.7 days.ConclusionThe E/MILOP approach is a novel alternative for primary and incisional ventral hernia repair.
Maternal and neonatal outcomes after benzodiazepine and benzodiazepine agonist exposure during pregnancy in women with mental disorders
Authors: Knobbe Hennique , Damer Elvera A. , Edens Mireille A. , Nij Bijvank Bas S. W. A. , Hemels Marieke A. C. , ter Horst Peter G. J. 
Published: May 2023

AimsTo compare the gestational age of neonates in utero exposed to benzodiazepines (BDZs) with nonexposed controls. Secondary objectives were birth weight, presence of congenital malformations, APGAR score and the need for >3 months (prolonged) maternal psychiatric care.MethodsA retrospective cohort study of women and neonates from 2013 to 2021 with univariate and multivariable analysis to study the associations between BDZ exposure and gestational age compared to nonexposed women with mental health problems.ResultsWe found that BDZ exposure was not associated with a lower gestational age. We found that women in the exposed group had an increased risk of psychiatric care (adjusted odds ratio 2.58 [95% confidence interval 1.71–3.91], P < .001).ConclusionWe found that in utero BDZ exposure was not associated with a significantly lower gestational age of the neonates and was associated with prolonged psychiatric care of their mothers.
IMoS: Intent‐Driven Full‐Body Motion Synthesis for Human‐Object Interactions
Authors: Ghosh Anindita , Dabral Rishabh , Golyanik Vladislav , Theobalt Christian , Slusallek Philipp 
Published: May 2023

AbstractCan we make virtual characters in a scene interact with their surrounding objects through simple instructions? Is it possible to synthesize such motion plausibly with a diverse set of objects and instructions? Inspired by these questions, we present the first framework to synthesize the full‐body motion of virtual human characters performing specified actions with 3D objects placed within their reach. Our system takes textual instructions specifying the objects and the associated ‘intentions’ of the virtual characters as input and outputs diverse sequences of full‐body motions. This contrasts existing works, where full‐body action synthesis methods generally do not consider object interactions, and human‐object interaction methods focus mainly on synthesizing hand or finger movements for grasping objects. We accomplish our objective by designing an intent‐driven full‐body motion generator, which uses a pair of decoupled conditional variational auto‐regressors to learn the motion of the body parts in an autoregressive manner. We also optimize the 6‐DoF pose of the objects such that they plausibly fit within the hands of the synthesized characters. We compare our proposed method with the existing methods of motion synthesis and establish a new and stronger state‐of‐the‐art for the task of intent‐driven motion synthesis.
How Will It Drape Like? Capturing Fabric Mechanics from Depth Images
Authors: Rodriguez‐Pardo Carlos , Prieto‐Martin Melania , Casas Dan , Garces Elena 
Published: May 2023

AbstractWe propose a method to estimate the mechanical parameters of fabrics using a casual capture setup with a depth camera. Our approach enables to create mechanically‐correct digital representations of real‐world textile materials, which is a fundamental step for many interactive design and engineering applications. As opposed to existing capture methods, which typically require expensive setups, video sequences, or manual intervention, our solution can capture at scale, is agnostic to the optical appearance of the textile, and facilitates fabric arrangement by non‐expert operators. To this end, we propose a sim‐to‐real strategy to train a learning‐based framework that can take as input one or multiple images and outputs a full set of mechanical parameters. Thanks to carefully designed data augmentation and transfer learning protocols, our solution generalizes to real images despite being trained only on synthetic data, hence successfully closing the sim‐to‐real loop. Key in our work is to demonstrate that evaluating the regression accuracy based on the similarity at parameter space leads to an inaccurate distances that do not match the human perception. To overcome this, we propose a novel metric for fabric drape similarity that operates on the image domain instead on the parameter space, allowing us to evaluate our estimation within the context of a similarity rank. We show that out metric correlates with human judgments about the perception of drape similarity, and that our model predictions produce perceptually accurate results compared to the ground truth parameters.
An Optimization‐based SPH Solver for Simulation of Hyperelastic Solids
Authors: Kee Min Hyung , Um Kiwon , Kang HyunMo , Han JungHyun 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis paper proposes a novel method for simulating hyperelastic solids with Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH). The proposed method extends the coverage of the state‐of‐the‐art elastic SPH solid method to include different types of hyperelastic materials, such as the Neo‐Hookean and the St. Venant‐Kirchoff models. To this end, we reformulate an implicit integration scheme for SPH elastic solids into an optimization problem and solve the problem using a general‐purpose quasi‐Newton method. Our experiments show that the Limited‐memory BFGS (L‐BFGS) algorithm can be employed to efficiently solve our optimization problem in the SPH framework and demonstrate its stable and efficient simulations for complex materials in the SPH framework. Thanks to the nature of our unified representation for both solids and fluids, the SPH formulation simplifies coupling between different materials and handling collisions.