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The Ramadan effect on commodity and stock markets integration
Authors: Ben Amar Amine , Goutte Stéphane , Hasnaoui Amir , Marouane Amine , Mzoughi Héla 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the dependence structure and volatility spillovers among two strategic commodities (crude oil and gold) and a set of Islamic and conventional regional stock market indices, while examining the Ramadan effect

Design/methodology/approach
The empirical strategy consists of two complementary measures of dependence and connectedness. This study first uses copulas to examine the dependency between the markets considered, then spillovers compute the magnitude of the connectedness among them.

Findings
The copulas analysis shows that Frank’s copula appears to better capture the relationship between most asset returns and highlights the almost absence of extreme dependence and, therefore, the existence of diversification opportunities. Moreover, the connectedness analysis suggests that gold is a net volatility receiver and provides, thereby, greater diversification benefits compared to crude oil. In addition, the high levels of time-varying connectedness support strong integration among the financial markets studied, specifically during the COVID-19 crisis period. Furthermore, the connectedness among the markets studied increases during the Ramdan subperiods, supporting shift contagion among financial markets considered during this religious holiday.

Practical implications
The results provide investors with a better understanding of the nature as well as the magnitude of the interdependences between commodity markets and a set of Islamic and conventional regional stock markets. Indeed, it is of paramount importance for investors to clearly understand how Islamic and conventional markets are segmented or integrated during stress and stress-free periods, as well as the effect of the month of Ramadan on the interdependence among markets, to better assess risks, diversify portfolios and implement more effective hedging strategies.

Originality/value
While a considerable body of literature examines financial contagion and volatility transmission between financial markets, there is still much to be said regarding connectedness among commodity and stock markets, particularly when it comes to studying the effects of religious holidays on the interaction between conventional and Islamic assets. This paper fills in this gap by focusing on the dependence structure as well as the connectedness between Islamic stock indices, conventional stock indices, gold and crude oil for six different regions, while examining the Ramadan effect.
Financial risk tolerance of individuals from the lens of big five personality traits – a multigenerational perspective
Authors: Rodrigues Crystal Glenda , B.V. Gopalakrishna 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
This study aims to analyse the impact of the big five personality traits on the financial risk tolerance of individuals. Furthermore, it also examines the differences in personality traits and financial risk tolerance across four generations: baby boomers, Generation X, millennials and Generation Z.

Design/methodology/approach
The data constituted 869 responses from Indian individuals, collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire using a convenience sampling technique.

Findings
Structural equation modelling analysis showed that openness to experience, extraversion and neuroticism had a significant impact on financial risk tolerance. Multivariate analysis revealed the role of specific personality traits in predicting the financial risk tolerance of generational cohorts. Mean difference showed that millennials and Generation Z had the greatest risk tolerance, whereas the tolerance levels were lower for Generation X and baby boomers.

Research limitations/implications
This research provides insights into the role of personality on financial risk-taking among generational cohorts in India. Thus, these results cannot be generalised for other risk-taking domains or outside the Indian context.

Originality/value
This study’s results align with the pulse rate hypothesis of generational theory and contribute to the growing field of behavioural economics and finance. It provides a perspective of the emerging economy of India, where behavioural finance studies are still at a nascent stage.
Market power and markups: Malign markers for the Australian macroeconomy
Authors: Leigh Andrew 
Published: April 2023

AbstractResearch on markups by Hambur (Treasury Working Paper, 2021) shows that markups in Australia have increased since the turn of the century. This is consistent with findings for other advanced economies over the same period. Australia's most digitally intensive firms increased markups the most. Australian industries with the greatest increase in concentration also recorded the greatest increases in markups. This aligns with other economic evidence around declining dynamism. Over recent decades, market concentration has risen, the start‐up rate has dropped, and the share of workers starting a new job has declined. Evidence on markups is consistent with a lack of dynamism in the Australian economy.
Extending the sociology of candidacy: Bourdieu’s relational social class and mid‐life women’s perceptions of alcohol‐related breast cancer risk
Authors: Batchelor Samantha , Lunnay Belinda , Macdonald Sara , Ward Paul R. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAlcohol is a modifiable breast cancer risk, increasing risk in a dose‐dependent manner. Mid‐life women (aged 45–64 years) consume alcohol at higher rates than younger women and this, combined with age, make them a high‐risk group for breast cancer. This critical public health problem has a seemingly obvious solution (reduce drinking); however, women do not necessarily know alcohol causes breast cancer, and if they do, reducing consumption is not always possible, or desirable. To innovate public health responses, we employ an interpretative sociological framework ‘candidacy’ to understand women’s perspectives on breast cancer risk relative to alcohol consumption and their social class. Drawing on 50 interviews with Australian mid‐life women, our findings reveal the socio‐structural determinants of ‘candidacy’, that mean modifying alcohol consumption for breast cancer prevention is impacted by social class. Utilising Bourdieu’s relational capitals, our interpretations show how social class shapes women’s ascriptions and enactments of breast cancer candidacy. We offer an important theoretical extension to ‘candidacy’ by demonstrating more or less fluidity in women’s assessment of breast cancer risk according to their agency to adopt breast cancer prevention messages. Understanding the social class possibilities and limitations in women’s perceptions of breast cancer risk provides a new opportunity to reduce inequities in breast cancer incidence.
Standardising outcome reporting for clinical trials of interventions for heavy menstrual bleeding: Development of a core outcome set
Authors: Cooper Natalie A. M. , Rivas Carol , Munro Malcolm G. , Critchley Hilary O. D. , Clark T. Justin , Matteson Kristen A. , Papadantonaki Rosa , Yorke Sarah , Tan Alex , Bofill Rodriguez Magdalena , Bongers Marlies , Al‐Hendy Ayman , Bahamondes Luis , Connolly Anne , Farquhar Cindy , Gray Valbrun Tanika , Hickey Martha , Taylor Hugh S. , Toub David , Vannuccini Silvia , Iliodromiti Stamatina , Khan Khalid 
Published: April 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo develop a core outcome set for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB).DesignCore outcome set (COS) development methodology described by the COMET initiative.SettingUniversity hospital gynaecology department, online international survey and web‐based international consensus meetings.Population or sampleAn international collaboration of stakeholders (clinicians, patients, academics, guideline developers) from 20 countries and 6 continents.MethodsPhase 1: Systematic review of previously reported outcomes to identify potential core outcomes. Phase 2: Qualitative studies with patients to identify outcomes most important to them. Phase 3: Online two‐round Delphi survey to achieve consensus about which outcomes are most important. Phase 4: A consensus meeting to finalise the COS.Main outcome measuresOutcome importance was assessed in the Delphi survey on a 9‐point scale.ResultsFrom the ‘long list’ of 114, 10 outcomes were included in the final COS: subjective blood loss; flooding; menstrual cycle metrics; severity of dysmenorrhoea; number of days with dysmenorrhoea; quality of life; adverse events; patient satisfaction; number of patients going on to have further treatment for HMB and haemoglobin level.ConclusionsThe final COS includes variables that are feasible for use in clinical trials in all resource settings and apply to all known underlying causes of the symptom of HMB. These outcomes should be reported in all future trials of interventions, their systematic reviews, and clinical guidelines to underpin policy.
The nexus between eco‐friendly technology and environmental degradation in India: Does the N or inverted N‐shape load capacity curve(LCC) hypothesis hold?
Authors: Huang Yongming , Villanthenkodath Muhammed Ashiq , Haseeb Mohammad 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis study aims to investigate the impact of eco‐friendly technology on environmental degradation indicated using the load capacity factor (LCF) with the framework of the Load Capacity Curve (LCC) hypothesis. In this regard, an environmental degradation function is formed and analyzed using the Augmented Autoregressive Distributed Lag (AARDL) approach during the period spanning from 1975 to 2021 for India. The outcome indicates that eco‐friendly technology reduces the LCF, thereby fostering environmental degradation in the long run, but the relationship is not significant in the short run. Further, an N‐shaped LCC hypothesis has been observed in both long and short runs. Besides, energy consumption exhibits a LCF reducing or environmental degradation boosting role in the short run and long run. These findings are consistent with other models that are used to check the robustness of AARDL‐based results. Thus, the study recommends policies for promoting eco‐friendly technology, judicious economic growth, and cautious energy consumption to attain sustainable development by increasing the LCF in India.
Changing public attitudes toward the employment of formerly incarcerated people: The role of “human resources social advocacy”
Authors: Burns Prue , De Sisto Marco , Timming Andrew R. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis registered report aims to evaluate the extent to which the human resources function can change public attitudes toward a controversial social issue. Focusing on the employment of formerly incarcerated people, we explore the novel concept of “human resources social advocacy” (HRSA), an interventionist approach through which HR might pro‐actively change and/or shape people's minds on social issues via the communication and conveyance of ideas related to HR matters of public interest. We seek to test the effectiveness of two HRSA interventions in reducing public stigma toward the employment of formerly incarcerated people. One makes a moral case (“Changing Hearts”) and the other makes an instrument case (“Changing Minds”) for including formerly incarcerated people in the labor market. We also explore which of the two interventions is more effective at achieving normative change. This research will have important implications for the “societal effects” of human resource management.
Adaptation of home nocturnal hemodialysis for a patient with epidermolysis bullosa: A call to personalized care!
Authors: Faratro Rose , Chan Christopher T. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractEpidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a genetic disease characterized by skin fragility presenting with blistering and skin erosions. Recurrent skin infections are noted to be associated with the pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy. End stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a rare complication in patients with EB (Ducret F., et al., Nephrol Ther, 2008). Kidney replacement therapy is very challenging in this vulnerable patient population (Fine JD. et al., Am J Kidney Dis, 2004). Herein, we describe the adaptations to our home nocturnal hemodialysis training and operations to facilitate a patient with EB and ESKD to undergo personalized home nocturnal hemodialysis therapy.
Non‐conventional dysplasia is frequently associated with low‐grade tubuloglandular and mucinous adenocarcinomas in inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Akarca Fahire Goknur , Yozu Masato , Alpert Lindsay , Kővári Bence P , Zhao Lei , Salomao Marcela , Liao Xiaoyan , Westerhoff Maria , Lauwers Gregory Y , Choi Won‐Tak 
Published: April 2023

AimsThere is limited information regarding the clinicopathological features of low‐grade tubuloglandular (LGTGA) and mucinous (MAC) adenocarcinomas occurring in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially with regard to their precursor lesions.Methods and resultsForty‐six IBD colectomy specimens with LGTGA (n = 17) or MAC (n = 29) with adjacent precursor lesions were analysed. As controls, 12 IBD colectomy specimens with well‐ to moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma that lacked any mucinous, signet ring cell, low‐grade tubuloglandular or serrated features were also analysed. Compared with MACs and controls, LGTGAs more often had a flat/invisible macroscopic appearance (LGTGAs = 88%, MACs = 34%, controls = 25%, P < 0.001). MACs were more likely to have high‐grade differentiation (MACs = 31%, LGTGAs = 0%, controls = 0%, P = 0.002) and a higher pathological stage (pT3 and pT4 MACs = 76%, LGTGAs = 35%, controls = 33%, P = 0.007) than LGTGAs and controls. LGTGAs (70%) and MACs (53%) were more frequently associated with non‐conventional dysplasia than controls (0%) (P < 0.001). Crypt cell (40%) and hypermucinous (34%) dysplasias were the most common non‐conventional subtypes associated with LGTGAs and MACs, respectively. Synchronous dysplasia often demonstrated non‐conventional features in the LGTGA (33%) and MAC (47%) groups (versus 0% for the control group, P = 0.074). Synchronous cancer frequently showed similar histological features as the main tumour (LGTGA group = 60%, MAC group = 38%, control group = 100%).ConclusionsCrypt cell and hypermucinous dysplasias are the most common precursor lesions associated with LGTGAs and MACs, respectively, and may serve as a marker of increased risk for these cancer subtypes.
Exploring peer support among young learners during regular EFL classroom lessons
Authors: Kos Tomas 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis study explored peer support among grade 5 learners of English as a foreign language(N = 24)interacting during regular lessons. Grounded in sociocultural theory and applying mixed‐method research methodology, this study explored to what extent and how young learners support one another during classroom tasks targeting lexical phrases. Moreover, it investigated to what extent such support accounts for learning opportunities. Students relied mainly on linguistic support through suggesting or using resources while social–emotional support such as offering support, giving positive feedback, or inviting partners’ participation was limited. The analysis also revealed instances of lack of support in the form of reprimanding, impatience, expressing a lack of awareness of the partner's contribution, or disrespecting peer's linguistic resources which, however, differed widely across pairs.
TCF3 gene rearrangements in pediatric B‐cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia—A single center experience
Authors: Zerkalenkova Elena , Menchits Yaroslav , Borkovskaia Alexandra , Sokolova Sophia , Soldatkina Olga , Mikhailova Ekaterina , Popov Alexander , Komkov Alexander , Rumiantseva Yulia , Karachunskii Alexander , Olshanskaya Yulia 
Published: April 2023

AbstractIntroductionB‐cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP‐ALL) is the most common neoplasm in children. One of the long known recurrent rearrangements in BCP‐ALL is t(1;19)(q23;p13.3)/TCF3::PBX1. However, other TCF3 gene rearrangements were also described that are associated with significant difference in ALL prognosis.MethodsThe current study aimed to analyze the spectrum of TCF3 gene rearrangements in children in Russian Federation. A cohort of 203 patients with BCP‐ALL was selected based on FISH screening and was studied by karyotyping, FISH, RT‐PCR and high throughput sequencing.ResultsT(1;19)(q23;p13.3)/TCF3::PBX1 is the most common aberration in TCF3‐positive pediatric BCP‐ALL (87.7%), with its unbalanced form prevailing. It resulted from TCF3::PBX1 exon 16‐exon 3 fusion junction (86.2%) or unconventional exon 16‐exon 4 junction (1.5%). Rarer events included t(12;19)(p13;p13.3)/TCF3::ZNF384 (6.4%) and t(17;19)(q21‐q22;p13.3)/TCF3::HLF (1.5%). The latter translocations demonstrated high molecular heterogeneity and complex structure—four distinct transcripts were shown for TCF3::ZNF384 and each patient with TCF3::HLF had a unique transcript. These features hamper TCF3 rearrangement primary detection by molecular methods and brings FISH screening to the fore. A case of novel TCF3::TLX1 fusion in a patient with t(10;19)(q24;p13) was also discovered. Survival analysis within the national pediatric ALL treatment protocol demonstrated the severe prognosis of TCF3::HLF compared to both TCF3::PBX1 and TCF3::ZNF384.ConclusionSo, high molecular heterogeneity of TCF3 gene rearrangement in pediatric BCP‐ALL was demonstrated and a novel fusion gene TCF3::TLX1 was described.
A stochastic integer programming approach to reserve staff scheduling with preferences
Authors: Perreault‐Lafleur Carl , Carvalho Margarida , Desaulniers Guy 
Published: April 2023

AbstractNowadays, reaching a high level of employee satisfaction in efficient schedules is an important and difficult task faced by companies. We tackle a new variant of the personnel scheduling problem under unknown demand by considering employee satisfaction via endogenous uncertainty depending on the combination of their preferred and received schedules. We address this problem in the context of reserve staff scheduling, an unstudied operational problem from the transit industry. To handle the challenges brought by the two uncertainty sources, regular employee and reserve employee absences, we formulate this problem as a two‐stage stochastic integer program with mixed‐integer recourse. The first‐stage decisions consist in finding the days off of the reserve employees. After the unknown regular employee absences are revealed, the second‐stage decisions are to schedule the reserve staff duties. We incorporate reserve employees' days‐off preferences into the model to examine how employee satisfaction may affect their own absence rates.
All‐cause and cause‐specific mortality risks associated with calcium supplementation with or without vitamin D: A nationwide population‐based study
Authors: Kim Kyoung Jin , Choi Jimi , Kim Kyeong Jin , Kim Nam Hoon , Kim Sin Gon 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackgroundCurrent evidence regarding the mortality outcomes associated with calcium supplementation with or without low‐dose vitamin D is conflicting.ObjectivesTo investigate the effects of calcium supplementation with or without vitamin D on all‐cause and cause‐specific mortalities in a large‐scale cohort.MethodsThis study used data from the Korean National Health Insurance System database and National Death Registry. A total of 27,846 participants aged >55 years who had taken calcium supplements with or without vitamin D for at least 90 days (calcium supplementation only [CaO], n = 6256; calcium supplementation in combination with vitamin D [CaD], n = 21,590) were matched in a 1:1 ratio to those who did not take calcium or vitamin D supplements (control group) using propensity scores.ResultsNo difference in all‐cause mortality risk was found between the CaO and control groups: (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] = 1.00; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.92–1.10). However, all‐cause mortality was lower in the CaD group (HR = 0.85; 95% CI: 0.80–0.89) compared with that in the control group. Mortality risk associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) was decreased in the CaD group when the daily vitamin D dose received was less than 1000 IU (HR = 0.72; 95% CI: 0.64–0.81). Subgroup analysis showed significant effect of vitamin D with calcium in individuals who were female, aged ≥65 years or had previous history of cancer or CVD.ConclusionIn combination with calcium, vitamin D supplementation provides better outcomes for all‐cause mortality, particularly CVD‐associated mortality, in a duration‐dependent manner.
Effect of melatonin cream on acute radiation dermatitis in patients with primary breast cancer: A double‐blind, randomized, placebo‐controlled trial
Authors: Zetner Dennis , Kamby Claus , Christophersen Camilla , Gülen Sengül , Paulsen Cecilie B. , Piga Emily , Hoffmeyer Bodil , Mahmood Faisal , Rosenberg Jacob 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAimThis was a double‐blind, placebo‐controlled randomized study investigating whether melatonin can protect against radiation dermatitis in women receiving radiation therapy for primary breast cancer.MethodsPatients were included before radiation therapy and followed once weekly throughout treatment with a 3‐week follow‐up. Patients applied 1 g of cream to the irradiated skin twice daily, consisting of either 25 mg/g melatonin and 150 mg/g dimethyl sulfoxide, or placebo. Our outcomes were the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group's (RTOG) acute radiation morbidity scoring criteria for skin, a pixel analysis of erythema in clinical photographs, and patients’ use of corticosteroid cream. Outcomes were evaluated once weekly throughout the trial. The primary outcomes were RTOG‐score and pixel analysis at 2 weeks follow‐up. Secondary outcomes were the use of corticosteroid cream and analyses of RTOG‐scores and pixel analyses throughout the trial.ResultsSixty‐five patients were included, 17 dropped out, totaling 26 and 22 patients randomized to melatonin and placebo, respectively. RTOG‐scores and pixel analyses at 2 weeks follow‐up showed no difference p = .441 and p = .890, respectively). There was no difference in the use of corticosteroid cream (p = .055). Using logistic regression, the melatonin group had a higher likelihood of having a low RTOG‐score (p = .0016). The logistic regression showed no difference between the groups for the pixel analyses.ConclusionOur primary outcome showed no difference in RTOG‐scores at 2 weeks follow‐up, however, the RTOG‐score over the entire duration of the study demonstrated a protective effect of melatonin. Further studies are warranted investigating higher doses of melatonin, and whether corticosteroids may influence the effect of melatonin cream against radiation dermatitis.