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Algorithmic Trading and Post-Earnings-Announcement Drift: A Cross-Country Study
Authors: Chen Tao 
Published: January 2023

Synopsis The research problem This study investigates whether algorithmic trading matters to post-earnings-announcement drift (PEAD) across 41 countries. Motivation The increasing importance of algorithms has sparked interest in how computer-triggered trades affect the formation of securities prices. Thus, a large body of research has emerged to probe the instantaneous impact of algorithmic trading on price discovery; however, little work explores the role of algorithms in efficient pricing of low-frequency financial statements. In addition, the literature on PEAD always highlights firm-level drivers of this phenomenon, whereas its country-level institutional determinants remain silent. The test hypotheses H1: Earnings-announcement algorithmic trading does not impact PEAD. H2: Country-level investor protection does not impact the association between earnings-announcement algorithmic trading and PEAD. H3: Country-level information dissemination does not impact the association between earnings-announcement algorithmic trading and PEAD. H4: Country-level disclosure requirements do not impact the association between earnings-announcement algorithmic trading and PEAD. Target population Various stakeholders include market traders, firm managers, regulators, and scholars. Adopted methodology Ordinary Least Square (OLS) Regressions. Analyses We follow Saglam [( 2020 ) Financial Management, 49, 33–67] to measure algorithmic trading using the transaction-level data. Based on a global sample covering 41 markets, we estimate the regression of PEAD on four proxies for algorithmic trading after considering firm-specific controls and fixed effects of country and year. Findings We find a negative and significant association between earnings-announcement algorithmic activity and PEAD. The documented relation retains despite addressing the endogeneity problem. Further analyses indicate that algorithmic participation mitigates investor disagreement, alleviates trader distraction, and reduces market friction, thus facilitating efficient pricing of earnings information. Finally, the impact of algorithmic trading on PEAD is more prominent in countries with stronger investor protection, faster information dissemination, and stricter disclosure requirements.
Concessionaires’ Satisfaction on General Santos City Water District Services
Authors: Anoche Jennica P. , Dolor Chez Anne P. , Ante Kevin Jay , Ferolino Jason Roy T. , Ferolino Jannene G. 
Published: January 2023

This research entitled Concessionaires Satisfaction on General Santos City Water District Services focuses on determining the level of satisfaction of their active members with the quality services provided by GSCWD. In addition, the researchers conducted this study to know the relevance and relationship of concessionaires' level of satisfaction when grouped according to demographics and the improvements that the active members recommended to GSCWD services. Furthermore, this is a descriptive correlational study with a quantitative approach. Using a customer feedback survey, the researchers gathered the necessary data for this study. The researchers utilized an online sampling calculator to determine the total number of respondents from the active members of this study. A total of three hundred eighty-two (382) respondents were intended for the sample size from different barangays with active connections in General Santos City. Feedback survey questionnaires were distributed randomly to residents and business owners in different barangays until the researchers reached the quota. Upon completing the survey, the researchers found out that the GSCWD has a high level of customer satisfaction, as a result of which they strongly agree that the services provided are of high quality.
Moreover, the relationship between a concessionaire's employment status and customer satisfaction level is insignificant, implying that it has no direct influence on customer satisfaction. However, age, sex, and classification of concessionaire's service connection have a significant relationship with the level of customer satisfaction, indicating that it directly impacts customer satisfaction. In line with these, the researchers, therefore, conclude that the concessionaires are greatly satisfied and that GSCWD can provide high-quality water services. Furthermore, age, sex, and classification of a concessionaire's service connection are essential factors in determining concessionaires' expectations and perceptions of GSCWD's various services.
N/A School-Based Audio Clip Lessons in Social Studies for Modular Distance Learning
Authors: Amaro Ailene Delos Santos 
Published: January 2023

Modular distance learning (MDL) poses significant challenges to teachers, parents, and students in the delivery of quality education in the country. The study evaluated the effectiveness of School-Based Audio Clip Lessons in Social Studies. It is an intervention program proposed to address the learning issues raised by parents of Grade 1 to Grade 6 MDL students at a public elementary school in Rizal, Philippines for the school year 2020-2021. Mixed methods research was used in the study. Results showed that the Audio Clip Lessons in Social Studies had a positive impact on the MDL learners (average MPS = 1.627), with an emphasis on the intervention being implemented across all learning areas in the school. Furthermore, the parents strongly agree that the use of Audio Clip Lessons is significantly beneficial and necessary for their children's studies. Thus, it is recommended that the use of audio clip lessons be implemented for the next school year across all grade levels in all learning areas. In addition, it is also suggested that funds be allocated to produce high-quality audio clip lesson materials and that marketing materials be used to encourage other schools to sign adopt the program.
Consumers Psychographic Intention and Purchasing Behavior: A Marketing Framework for Local Tourism Products
Authors: Cabaguing Jordan M. , Lacaba Teresita Villa G. , Nicart Analie G. 
Published: January 2023

Marketing is an effective tool in promoting and enhancing the image of any tourism destination. If properly planned and implemented, it will provide very good profit and investment. Using descriptive-correlational research, this study explored of determining if there is a significant relationship between consumers' psychographic intention and purchasing behavior, targeted the domestic and international tourists traveling to Guiuan, Eastern Samar and purchasing local products. A convenience sampling method was utilized to determine the number of respondents. There was a total of 332 tourists participated in the study. Frequency counts, percentages, weighted mean, and Pearson’s correlation was used in the analysis of the results. From the findings, it was revealed that consumers are after to quality of products and service delivery. They are particular to price and the value it can give to the amount they paid for. Information about the products must be available online for easy access of information. Accordingly, it is recommended that local government must work with other agencies in assisting how local owners can enhance their delivery of service. Maintaining the culture of hospitality is highly recommended to create a positive image. Consumers’ data must be gathered for reference in future decision-making from their buying patterns and behavioral purchase. The marketing framework will support different local product manufacturers in developing marketing strategies to enhance the marketability of their products and customer loyalty.
What Does “Going on the Record” Mean for Critical Media Literacy? Examining Informed Consent in Serial to Trouble Podcasts as Pedagogy
Authors: Griffith Jason J. , Sweet Joseph D. 
Published: January 2023

Background/Context: Considering that the rise in popularity of podcasts as ubiquitous forms of entertainment mirrors a rise in the use of podcasts as curricular texts, this research explores the need for critical listening practices within and beyond the classroom. Specifically, we draw from our overlapping identities as podcast listeners, teacher-educators, and literacy researchers to trouble how descriptions of the informed consent process in podcast journalism contrast with those of qualitative ethnographic research, which is significant because of how well-produced narrative podcasts resemble ethnographic products, particularly in classroom contexts. We center Serial podcast because of its popularity and significance to the podcast genre, and how clearly the show describes instances for gathering journalistic consent. Purpose/Objective/Research Question/Focus of Study: Thinking with and through critical media literacy, we address three research questions: (1) How can a discourse analysis of Serial inform critical listening practices in literacy education? (2) What can a discourse analysis of Serial teach us about informed consent? (3) What might an analysis of a podcast reveal about values and tensions in the fields of journalism and social science research? We hope that engaging with these questions might contribute to how we take up critical listening practices that critical media literacy calls for and, in turn, be informative for teacher-educators seeking to enact and encourage critical media pedagogy. Research Design: In this study, we utilize discourse analysis. We identified and transcribed six scenes from Serial, Season 3, and related media. We selected and organized this data, which Brinkmann referred to as “stumble data,” via an abductive method we dub “fortuitous listening and viewing.” We then analyzed the data via Gee’s discourse organization. Conclusions/Recommendations: Our findings indicate a tension between podcast journalism and ethnographic research, further delineated as a tension between fidelity to the story versus fidelity to the protection of participants. In some ways, podcast journalism well demonstrates the kind of positive difference-making that critical qualitative researchers aspire to. In other ways, podcast journalism could benefit from better protecting sources from harm in the way that university institutional review boards are designed to help protect participants. Furthermore, considering these tensions is a valuable site for critical analysis, particularly by student and teacher listeners in classroom contexts in which podcasts are being used as curricular texts. We invite fellow educators to join us in designing pedagogy that not only encourages and supports the inclusion of podcasts in the classroom, but also helps to foster a critical framework for engaging in the how and why of podcast journalism.
Acute Adductor Muscle Injury: A Systematic Review on Diagnostic Imaging, Treatment, and Prevention
Authors: Farrell Steven Gonzales , Hatem Munif , Bharam Srino 
Published: January 2023

Background: Controversies remain regarding the diagnosis, imaging, and treatment of acute adductor injuries in athletes. Purpose: To investigate the diagnostic imaging, treatment, and prevention of acute adductor injuries based on the most recent and relevant scientific evidence. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: The PubMed and Web of Science databases were searched according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines to identify articles studying acute adductor injury in athletes. Inclusion criteria were original publication on acute adductor injury in amateur or professional athletes, level 1 to 4 evidence, mean patient age >15 years, and results presented as return-to-sport, pain, or functional outcomes. Quality assessment was performed with the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) statement or the methodological index for non-randomized studies criteria. Articles were grouped as imaging, treatment, prevention focused, or mixed. Results: A total of 30 studies published between 2001 and 2021 were selected, involving 594 male patients with a mean age 26.2 years (range, 16-68 years). The most frequent sports were soccer (62%), basketball (14%), futsal (6%), American football (3%), and ice hockey and handball (2%). Risk factors for acute adductor injury were previous acute groin injury, adductor weakness compared with the uninjured side, any injury in the previous season, and reduced rotational hip range of motion. The frequency of complete adductor muscle tears on magnetic resonance imaging was 21% to 25%. For complete adductor tears, the average time to return to play was 8.9 weeks in patients treated nonoperatively and 14.2 weeks for patients treated surgically. Greater stump retraction was observed in individuals treated surgically. Partial acute adductor tears were treated nonoperatively with physical therapy in all studies in the present systematic review. The average time to return to play was 1 to 6.9 weeks depending on the injury grade. The efficacy of adductor strengthening on preventing acute adductor tears has controversial results in the literature. Conclusion: Athletes with partial adductor injuries returned to play 1 to 7 weeks after injury with physical therapy treatment. Nonoperative or surgical treatment is an acceptable option for complete adductor longus tendon tear.
A retrospective comparison between laparoscopic and open ureteroneocystostomy for management of benign lower ureteral strictures: An experience in tertiary care centre of Eastern India
Authors: Gupta Sandeep , Tadha Ajaykumar Dhirubhai , Pal Dilip Kumar 
Published: January 2023

Objectives: The objective is to discover the etiopathogenesis of benign lower ureteric stricture in Eastern India and compare the outcome of open versus laparoscopic ureteroneocystostomy. Materials and methods: Retrospectively 52 patients who underwent laparoscopic ( n = 28) or open ureteroneocystostomy ( n = 24) for lower ureteral stricture between January 2018and December 2021 were included. The demography, aetiology, radiologic imaging, intraoperative & postoperative outcomes and follow-up data were collected and analysed. Results: The mean duration of follow up was 14.3 months. Lower ureteric stricture were common in females. The most common cause of the stricture was iatrogenic injury (42%). Other causes were tuberculosis, post-endourological surgery, obstructing mega ureter, endometriosis and idiopathic. Laparoscopic surgery had longer mean operative time (228 vs 171 min), less blood loss (166 vs 246 ml), lower VAS score (6.1 vs 7.22) and less need of post-operative analgesia (1.86 vs 2.36 days). The hospital stay (5.36 vs 6.77 days) and post-operative complications (none vs 3) were also significantly lower in laparoscopic group. Open surgery and laparoscopic surgery had success rate of 100% and 96.6% each. Conclusions: Iatrogenic injury are the most common cause of ureteric stricture followed by tuberculosis. Laparoscopic approach is a feasible option in treatment of lower ureteric stricture as it offer comparable outcome to open procedure while offering the advantage of a minimal invasive technique. Stricture secondary to iatrogenic injury poses a different challenge due to presence of hard dense fibrosis. This is a complex reconstructive procedure and has a steep learning curve and demands high level of laparoscopic skill.
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on patient-provider electronic communications
Authors: Hansen Michael A. , Chen Rebecca , Hirth Jacqueline , Langabeer James , Zoorob Roger 
Published: January 2023

Background SARS CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) impacted the practice of healthcare in the United States, with technology being used to facilitate access to care and reduce iatrogenic spread. Since then, patient message volume to primary care providers has increased. However, the volume and trend of electronic communications after lockdown remain poorly described in the literature. Methods All incoming inbox items (telephone calls, refill requests, and electronic messages) sent to providers from patients amongst four primary care clinics were collected. Inbox item rates were calculated as a ratio of items per patient encountered each week. Trends in inbox rates were assessed during 12 months before and after lockdown (March 1st, 2020). Logistic regression was utilized to examine the effects of the lockdown on inbox item rate post-COVID-19 lockdown as compared to the pre-lockdown period. Results Before COVID-19 lockdown, 2.07 new inbox items per encounter were received, which increased to 2.83 items after lockdown. However, only patient-initiated electronic messages increased after lockdown and stabilized at a rate higher than the pre-COVID-19 period (aRR 1.27, p-value < 0.001). In contrast, prescription refill requests and telephone calls quickly spiked, then returned to pre-lockdown levels. Conclusion Based on our observations, providers experienced a quick increase in all inbox items. However, only electronic messages had a sustained increase, exacerbating the workload of administrators, staff, and clinical providers. This study directly correlates healthcare technology adoption to a significant disruptive event but also shows additional challenges to the healthcare system that must be considered with these changes.
Exploring young voter engagement and journey mapping across political events
Authors: Poorrezaei Mojtaba , Pich Christopher , Armannsdottir Guja , Branco-Illodo Ines , Harvey John 
Published: January 2023

This interdisciplinary study aims to explore the lived experiences and engagement of young voters from a customer journey perspective. To achieve this, the present study investigates voter engagement journey with various political events (2015 UK General Election, 2016 UK-EU Referendum, 2017 UK General Election and future elections). The authors collected data via phenomenological in-depth interviews with young voters 18–24 years. The results show different engagement journeys and touchpoints. In particular, the findings reveal that (1) young voters were not apathetic of politics as long as they could identify the personal impact of political issues-policies (i.e., sticky customer journey); (2) the ‘voter journey’ is dynamic resulting in stronger engagement yet limited long-term party loyalty; and (3) voters used multiple touchpoints to engage with the political process combining media, voter-led research and interactions with personal networks and political stakeholders (online and off-line). This study puts forward the voter engagement and journey mapping framework which represents a mechanism for researchers and practitioners to gain access into the hidden world of the voter journey and periodically explore levels of engagement across political events. To our knowledge, this is the first study examining customer journeys in a political context and provides insights for political campaign managers to effectively improve voters’ engagement.
Effect of fibrillation degree of empty fruit bunch fiber on sandwich composite incorporate with spent mushroom substrate
Authors: Shakir Mohammad A , Ahmad Mardiana I , Yusup Yusri , Wabaidur Saikh M , Siddiqui Masoom R , Alam Mahboob , Rafatullah Mohd 
Published: January 2023

Sandwich composite panel for heat insulation application were fabricated from two types of agricultural biomass waste, the oil palm empty fruit bunch and spent mushroom substrate. These agricultural biomasses are abundant, renewable, and without proper disposal management, might cause massive environmental pollution. This study investigated the effect of fibrillation degree on EFB fiber through the morphology modification to enhance the properties and thermal characteristic of the sandwich composite panel. Fibrillation is a physical changes that occurred on the surface and internal structure of fiber after undergo excessive physical modification by using refiner machine. Higher fibrillation degree could be achieve by narrowing the space area between two disks of refiner which also known as refining gap. In this research, a composite panel was developed from (SMS) and (EFB) fiber via sandwich hot pressing method. One composite sample using raw EFB fiber and three composite sample at fibrillation degree 191.40%, 211.70% and 271.68% were made at density 0.8 g/cm3. Based on result, the morphological structure of EFB fiber improved in term of formation of small fibril formation, larger surface area, optimum fiber length, optimum fiber diameter and better fiber distribution in composite panel. The mechanical properties of composite was obtained at range 2.77–7.21 MPa for tensile strength, 16.61–18.59 MPa for flexural strength, 2.06–3.18 MPa for internal bond and 4.35–15.79 kJ/m2 for impact strength. For physical properties, value of water absorption and thickness swelling were obtained at range 90.34–142.61% and 18.01–44.80%, respectively. Last but not least, the thermal conductivity value of sandwich composite was obtained at range 0.234–0.282 W/m.K. Overall result found that increasing fibrillation degree on EFB fiber at 211.70% able to contribute in improving the mechanical properties, physical properties and thermal characteristic of sandwich composite panel. This research finding suggested that enhancement of fiber morphology using fibrillation degree approach is considered as an alternative eco-friendly method that could be implemented to improve the properties and thermal characteristic of sandwich composite panel.
Clinical significance of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced colorectal cancer patients with deficient mismatch repair: possibly residual value in the era of immunotherapy
Authors: Chen Mian , Chen Junguo , Huang Jun , Liu Huashan , Cao Wuteng , Luo Shuangling , Liu Zhanzhen , Hu Huanxin , Lai Sicong , Hou Yujie , Kang Liang , Huang Liang 
Published: January 2023

Background: Deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) or microsatellite instability is one of the well-established molecular biomarkers in colorectal cancer (CRC). The efficiency of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in locally advanced colorectal cancer (LACC) patients with dMMR is unclear. Objectives: We assessed the tumor response and clinical outcome in LACC patients with dMMR received NAC. Design: Retrospective, single-center analysis. Methods: From 2013 to 2018, a total of 577 LACC patients with dMMR who underwent radical surgery were identified. Among them, 109 patients who received adjuvant chemotherapy were further screened out for analysis. According to whether receiving NAC or not, 109 patients were divided into two groups with the purpose of retrospectively analyzing their characteristics, treatment, and survival results, especially the 5-year disease-free survival (DFS) and 5-year overall survival. Results: Baseline characteristics were matched between the two groups. One of 40 patients in NAC group recurred, while 13 of 69 patients in non-NAC group recurred. Univariate and multivariate analyses showed that NAC (hazard ratio: 0.115; 95% confidence interval: 0.015–0.897; p = 0.039) was independent influence factor for DFS. In NAC group, there were 13/40 (32.5%) patients for tumor regression grade 1 and 27/40 (67.5%) patients converted clinical positive N-stage into negative N-stage. Conclusion: In this study, NAC was associated with better tumor downstaging and longer 5-year DFS in LACC patients with dMMR. Consequently, NAC might be an additional treatment choice when it comes to such patients in the future.