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Linking personal interaction, co-worker support and communities of practice with goal priority: a moderated-mediation model
Authors: Dutta Anjali , Rangnekar Santosh , Ghosh Piyali 
Published: May 2023

PurposeThis study aims to investigate how an individual’s perception of team goal priority can be affected by personal interaction, with co-worker support mediating the influence and communities of practice moderating the indirect effect of co-worker support.Design/methodology/approachResponses from 235 respondents working in private and public manufacturing and service enterprises in India collected through a structured questionnaire were statistically analysed using confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modelling and PROCESS Macro with random bootstrap resample.FindingsFindings showed a positive relationship between personal interaction and the perception of individuals about team goal priority that was partially mediated by co-worker support. Communities of practice moderated the influence of personal interaction on co-worker support and the conditional indirect effect of personal interaction on the perception of team goal priority.Practical implicationsThe results highlight the need for greater employee collaboration towards prioritizing team goals, thus showing a psychologically collectivist attitude. Policies and procedures to create and sustain organization-level communities of practice with employees across departments and hierarchies can also be helpful. Emphasizing the social exchange perspective, the authors recommend improving the overall work climate of any organization.Originality/valueThis paper explains the motivating source of personal interactions and co-worker support for prioritizing team goals in an organization. Establishing the moderating role of communities of practice, the authors have confirmed the role of a social learning system in prioritizing team goals.
Responding to crises collectively and cooperatively: The mechanism of ‘informative cooperation’ by the Chinese government and the public in Weibo‐based crisis communication between 2010 and 2019
Authors: Chen Lixiong , Xu Nairui 
Published: May 2023

AbstractHow can the government and the public connect during a crisis? While tough in the age of traditional media, this has become more practical in the age of social media. Weibo has been integrated into crisis communication as the main social media platform in China since 2010. After a decade, the Chinese government and the public have changed their ways of engaging in Weibo‐based crisis communication. Employing mixed methods to analyse 5358 Weibo posts and 41 interviews, we found the government to have become an approachable participant in crisis communication rather than projecting a rigid, aloof image; members of the public have also become more skilled, experienced participants. Our findings indicate an innovative mechanism of ‘informative cooperation’ constructed by the government and the public, underlying a collaborative relationship between them. We suggest that such a relationship should be maintained to promote better cooperation between the government and the public in future social‐media‐based crisis communication.
Buruli ulcer – A neglected tropical disease in the Barwon region of Victoria, Australia: An emerging public health threat with local and national ramifications
Authors: Bartley Bruce , O'Brien Daniel 
Published: May 2023

AbstractMycobacterium ulcerans (MU) is known to be endemic in heavily touristed coastal regions of Victoria and is the cause of Buruli ulcer (BU) disease. The incidence, severity and geographic spread of MU infection/BU disease is increasing, including metropolitan Victorian suburbs. While the specifics of disease transmission and effective prevention strategies remain uncertain, severe complications can be mitigated by health systems that provide vigilant population surveillance to underpin early recognition, early specialist involvement and definitive treatment for the individual. Current theories regarding disease transmission and ‘best practice’ (or best guess) prevention and mitigation measures are presented herein. Opportunities to improve the health system response to this emerging public health threat are identified. It is incumbent upon all healthcare providers, including ED clinicians, to contribute by familiarising themselves with the established and emerging areas of endemicity of MU infection and the array of BU clinical presentations.
Intraoperative ventilatory leak: Real‐time guidance for management of air leak in lung cancer patients undergoing VATS lobectomy
Authors: Messina Gaetana , Natale Giovanni , Bove Mary , Opromolla Giorgia , Di Filippo Vincenzo , Martone Mario , Noro Antonio , Leonardi Beatrice , Mirra Rosa , Capasso Francesca , Pica Davide Gerardo , Grande Mario , Panini D'alba Francesco , Vicario Giuseppe , Liguori Giovanni , Fiorito Roberta , Ciaravola Massimo , Massimilla Eva , Messina Giovanni , Fiorelli Alfonso , Vicidomini Giovanni , Ciardiello Fortunato , Fasano Morena 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackgroundPersistent air leak (PAL) is a common complication after video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. We aimed to evaluate whether the intraoperative quantitative measurement of air leaks using a mechanical ventilation test could predict PAL and identify those patients needing additional treatment for the prevention of PAL.MethodsThis was an observational, retrospective, single‐center study that included 82 patients who underwent VATS lobectomy with a mechanical ventilation test for VL. Only 2% of patients who underwent lobectomy surgery had persistent air leaks.ResultsAt the end of lobectomy performed in patients with non‐small cell lung cancer, the lung was reinflated at a 25–30 mmH2O pressure and ventilatory leaks (VL) were calculated and in relation to the entity of the air leaks, we evaluated the most suitable intraoperative treatment to prevent persistent air leaks.ConclusionVL is an independent predictor of PAL after VATS lobectomy; it provides a real‐time intraoperative guidance to identify those patients who can benefit from additional intraoperative preventive interventions to reduce PAL.
Goode Food Trucks Inc.*
Authors: Taylor Samantha , McGregor Janine 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis fictional case centers around a young Dutch couple who emigrated to Canmore, Alberta. Upon arriving, Saul and Rens opened two successful food trucks and are now looking to promote each truck's main chef to truck manager. They plan to offer a performance bonus based on the net income of each truck and have requested a local accounting student to advise them on the new bonus structure. Goode Food Trucks Inc. presents an opportunity for students to demonstrate technical competence in managerial accounting (rate methods, period cost allocation, and data visualization); strategy and governance (employee performance incentives); and financial reporting (reporting needs) while incorporating enabling competencies (communicating and adding value). The case and teaching notes were adapted from principles used to train and evaluate Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) candidates and tailored to an appropriate level for undergraduate learners. MBA instructors may also use this case to apply multiple concepts in a defined context, thus enhancing a course's “real‐life” applicability.
Fungal, host andnon‐hostvolatiles modify attraction of the walnut twig beetle,Pityophthorus juglandis, to pheromone lures
Authors: Ethington Matthew W. , Ginzel Matthew D. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThousand Cankers Disease (TCD) of walnut trees is caused by the pathogenic fungusGeosmithia morbidavectored by the walnut twig beetle (WTB)Pityophthorus juglandis. Monitoring efforts for WTB rely on pheromone‐baited traps, but lures are likely effective at attracting beetles only over short distances. Fungal‐derived kairomones may increase the efficacy of current lures, while additional volatiles may repel beetles from valuable trees.The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which fungal, host and non‐host volatiles modify the attraction of WTB to pheromone‐baited traps. A trapping study that combined fungal, host‐associated and non‐host compounds with WTB‐pheromone lures was conducted over three years in black walnut plantations experiencing a TCD outbreak in Walla Walla, WA.Traps baited with pheromone andG. morbidavolatiles (i.e., isoamyl and isobutyl alcohol) consistently attracted more WTB, while other fungal volatiles inconsistently increased attraction compared to those baited with pheromone lure alone. This is the first field study that demonstrates fungal volatiles can increase the attraction of a bark beetle to its pheromone in a hardwood system.One fungal (benzyl alcohol) and two additional volatiles (limonene, piperitone) repelled WTB from pheromone‐baited traps. Although limonene is known to repel WTB, this is the first demonstration that benzyl alcohol and piperitone repel a bark beetle.Fungal volatiles may increase the efficacy of monitoring efforts and may play an important role in management tactics for WTB, especially in detecting the introduction and establishment of nascent populations and protecting trees from colonizing beetles.
Validation of a tool for determining the clinical utility of stillbirth investigations
Authors: Marsden Tania , Khong T. Yee , Dahlstrom Jane E. , Ellwood David , Moghimi Ali , Prystupa Stacey , O'brien Cecilia , Cassam Fathima , Martin Skye , Coory Michael , Boyle Frances M. , Flenady Vicki 
Published: May 2023

BackgroundUp to 20% of all stillbirths and 45% of term stillbirths are currently classified as unexplained. Many of these stillbirths do not undergo currently recommended investigations. This may leave questions unanswered and not identify stillbirths with a recurrence risk in subsequent pregnancies.AimsTo validate a new tool (Stillbirth Investigation Utility Tool) to identify the clinical utility of investigations in stillbirth and the inter‐rater agreement on cause of stillbirth using the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand‐Perinatal Death Classification (PSANZ‐PDC).Materials and methodsThirty‐four stillbirths were randomly selected for inclusion, each assessed independently by five blinded assessors. The investigations were grouped into three categories: clinical and laboratory; placental pathology; and autopsy examination. The cause of death was assigned at the end of each group. Outcome measures were clinical utility of investigations measured by assessor rated usefulness and inter‐rater agreement on the assigned cause of death.ResultsComprehensive maternal history, maternal full blood count, maternal blood group and screen and placenta histopathology were useful in all cases. Clinical photographs were not performed and should have been performed in 50% of cases. The inter‐rater agreement on cause of death assigned after all investigation results was 0.93 (95% CI 0.87–1.0).ConclusionsThe new Stillbirth Investigation Utility Tool showed very good agreement in assigning the cause of death using PSANZ‐PDC. Four investigations were useful in all cases. Minor refinements will be made based on feedback to enhance usability for wider implementation in research studies to assess the yield of investigations in stillbirths.
Adrenal and juxta‐adrenal schwannomas: A single‐centre study
Authors: Rolak Stacey , Dogra Prerna , McKenzie Travis , Rivera Michael , Young William F. , Bancos Irina 
Published: May 2023

AbstractObjectiveAdrenal schwannomas and juxta‐adrenal schwannomas are rare tumours. We aimed to summarise their clinical, biochemical and imaging characteristics.DesignSingle‐centre retrospective study of eligible patients between 1995 and 2022.Patients and MeasurementsPatients with a histopathologic diagnosis of adrenal or juxta‐adrenal schwannoma.ResultsTwenty‐four patients were diagnosed with either primary adrenal schwannoma (8, 33%) or juxta‐adrenal schwannoma (16, 67%). Most tumours (21, 88%) were discovered incidentally on imaging. All tumours were unilateral, with 15 (62%) on the left and 9 (38%) on the right. At diagnosis, the median tumour size was 4 cm (range, 2–13 cm). Adrenal schwannomas were smaller when compared to juxta‐adrenal schwannomas (median of 3.1 cm [range, 2–9 cm] vs. 4.6 cm [range, 2.3–13.3 cm], p = .037). On imaging, the tumours were round or oval in shape in 16 (70%), lobulated in 7 (30%), solid in 15 (68%), solid‐cystic in 7 (32%), heterogeneous in 14 (61%) and homogeneous in 9 (39%). The median unenhanced computed tomography attenuation was 30 Hounsfield units (HU) (range, 12–38 HU). Of the 20 patients who underwent complete hormonal testing, all had nonfunctioning tumours. There was no recurrence or new tumour development in our cohort.ConclusionsAdrenal and juxta‐adrenal schwannomas are nonfunctioning benign tumours that present with indeterminate radiographic features, including large tumour size and increased unenhanced CT attenuation. We did not find an imaging phenotype that was diagnostic of schwannoma. The diagnosis of this rare tumour is based on biopsy or resection.
Inclusive education at the centre of human development issues in Togo
Authors: GBEBE Komi Mawouli 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn the concept of inclusive education, the adjective inclusive stands for a universal vision for education for all students. It stands for the mobilisation of various resources in the field of education, for achieving UNESCO's Education For All agenda. Inclusive education aims to combat discrimination and give meaning to difference; that is to say, to the education of students with disabilities and students with special needs. It must be understood and oriented within the framework of the national education strategy. This article presents an analytical study on the system of itinerant teachers initiated in North Togo by the non‐governmental organisation Humanity & Inclusion. A practical and inclusive pedagogy project is described as an example of the implementation of inclusive education practices in Togo. Inclusive education is not an immutable concept and does not have a single method of implementation applicable to all countries and to all situations of need. This article reflects on the impact of inclusive education as a pedagogy, to contribute to a continued development of practices for the academic and social inclusion of children with disabilities. Specifically, different actors and interventions in the establishment of inclusive education practices in Togo are identified. Necessary and adequate means for the continued development of national inclusive education policies in Togo are proposed.
Teacher and parental views on inclusive education policy lending in the Czech Republic
Authors: Štech Stanislav , Smetáčková Irena 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn international education policy articulations by organisations such as the UNESCO, inclusive education is defined rather vaguely, usually in terms of human rights. Yet, national reception it is more or less taken for granted. Analyses ofpolicy lendingshow that when national education traditions are not respected, the lack of clarity about the concrete form of inclusion is further augmented by resistance to a foreign import. Taking the example of the implementation of inclusive education in the Czech Republic, a secondary analysis of survey results on responses from teachers and parents is presented. This analysis contributes to a better understanding of the reactions of two groups of actors who have had only a marginal involvement in preparing the implementation of inclusion; specifically, teachers at ordinary schools and parents of pupils with special education needs. Teachers are critical of inclusion, which they regard as special care for individual pupils with special education needs. It is only in schools which have lengthy experience with integration that a transformation of the school culture and the teaching profession in the direction of greater teamwork has taken place. The imperative of inclusion coming from above is regarded more as interference with what is a spontaneous development. The view of parents to pupils with special education needs was that systemic support to inclusion was lacking. Parents are forced to be intermediaries between other actors, but often do not have enough information and are not respected by teachers asexpertson their children.
Machine learning‐based approach for fatigue crack growth prediction using acoustic emission technique
Authors: Chai Mengyu , Liu Pan , He Yuhang , Han Zelin , Duan Quan , Song Yan , Zhang Zaoxiao 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn this study, a general machine learning‐based approach is proposed for fatigue crack growth rate (FCGR) prediction using multivariate acoustic emission (AE) online monitoring data. To improve the prediction accuracy, a backpropagation neural network optimized by genetic algorithm (GA‐BPNN) is developed to describe the intricate link between the FCGR and multivariate input data. Several conventional machine learning models and the traditional FCGR prediction method based on the linear relationship between AE energy rate and FCGR are also used to examine the effectiveness of the proposed GA‐BPNN model. The results indicate that the developed GA‐BPNN exhibits higher accuracy and superior adaptability in predicting FCGR from unseen data than other methods. The findings of this study will provide a strategy for developing and optimizing a machine learning solution for FCGR prediction based on AE monitoring data and also aid in determining the most suitable feature for AE monitoring studies.
Task type's effect on attitudes towards voice assistants
Authors: Sung Billy , Im Hyunjoo , Duong Van Chien 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThere is an emerging interest in examining user attitudes towards voice assistants (VAs); however, there is limited research on how user attitudes are formulated in different contexts. Drawing from the stereotype content models, the current study attempts to investigate how users perceive and evaluate voice assistants (VAs) in different contexts (i.e., functional vs. social tasks) based on warmth, competence and trustworthiness. Study 1 (N = 123) employs a within‐subjects design to examine how task type (functional vs. social) affects user perceptions and attitudes towards a VA (i.e., Google Assistant). Study 2 (N = 116) and Study 3 (N = 61) examine the boundary effect of perceived psychological power and ease of use. The findings show that attitude is significantly more positive in functional tasks (vs. social), and this effect is mediated by perceived competence. This indirect effect is also significantly moderated by perceived ease of use. Perceived warmth does not mediate the effect of social tasks on attitude, and trust in VAs is a direct outcome of functional tasks. Taken together, this study contributes to both theory and practice in many ways. Specifically, the findings are the first to demonstrate a direct effect of task type on consumer perceptions and attitudes. Additionally, the findings indicate that user evaluations of VAs are still dominated by user perceptions of the competence of the VAs.
Child temperament is associated with energy intake and its day‐to‐day variability among preschoolers—Results from a cross‐sectional DAGIS study
Authors: Pajulahti Riikka , Ray Carola , Korkalo Liisa , Lehto Reetta , Vepsäläinen Henna , Nissinen Kaija , Roos Eva , Sajaniemi Nina , Salmela‐Aro Katariina , Erkkola Maijaliisa 
Published: May 2023

SummaryBackgroundAlthough research has linked children's temperament with weight outcomes, the associations between temperament and dietary outcomes, particularly energy intake, remain understudied. Furthermore, little is known about how temperament is associated with diet in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) context, which is an important environment for many children.ObjectivesThis study examined whether temperament is associated with mean energy intake and its day‐to‐day variability. In addition, the associations were examined separately in the contexts of home and ECEC.MethodsThe study used data from 505 Finnish children from a cross‐sectional DAGIS study conducted in 2015–2016. Parents reported their child's temperament with a questionnaire and food consumption with a food record for two weekdays (outside daycare hours) and one weekend day. Early educators at an ECEC centre reported the child's food consumption during the daycare hours on the same weekdays as the parents kept food records at home. Associations were examined with linear regression models.ResultsChildren with higher surgency had a higher mean daily energy intake. When examined separately at home and in the ECEC centre, the association was found only in the ECEC centre. Children with higher negative affectivity had greater day‐to‐day variability in energy intake. This association, however, was not observed when examined separately at home and at the ECEC centre.ConclusionsThe results indicate that temperament may shape children's energy intake. Moreover, the role of the ECEC context in children's eating may be different depending on a child's temperamental dispositions, which warrants further research.
The impact of posttraumatic stress disorder on upper gastrointestinal investigations in Australian Defence Force veterans: a retrospective review
Authors: Crawford Darrell H. G. , Mellor Rebecca , Duenow Patrick , Connelly Luke B. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractVeterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commonly exhibit associated gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. We compared upper GI endoscopy and abdominal ultrasound rates in veterans with and without PTSD. Veterans with PTSD were 77–81% more likely to undergo these procedures than those without PTSD. PTSD symptomatology influences GI investigation rate and more emphasis on clinician and patient education is recommended regarding stress‐related gut symptoms.
The anti‐inflammatory and antiviral properties of anionic pulmonary surfactant phospholipids
Authors: Numata Mari , Kandasamy Pitchaimani , Voelker Dennis R. 
Published: May 2023

SummaryThe pulmonary surfactant system of the lung is a lipid and protein complex, which regulates the biophysical properties of the alveoli to prevent lung collapse and the innate immune system in the lung. Pulmonary surfactant is a lipoprotein complex consisting of 90% phospholipids and 10% protein, by weight. Two minor components of pulmonary surfactant phospholipids, phosphatidylglycerol (PG) and phosphatidylinositol (PI), exist at very high concentrations in the extracellular alveolar compartments. We have reported that one of the most dominant molecular species of PG, palmitoyl‐oleoyl‐phosphatidylglycerol (POPG) and PI inhibit inflammatory responses induced by multiple toll‐like receptors (TLR2/1, TLR3, TLR4, and TLR2/6) by interacting with subsets of multiprotein receptor components. These lipids also exert potent antiviral effects against RSV and influenza A, in vitro, by inhibiting virus binding to host cells. POPG and PI inhibit these viral infections in vivo, in multiple animal models. Especially noteworthy, these lipids markedly attenuate SARS‐CoV‐2 infection including its variants. These lipids are natural compounds that already exist in the lung and, thus, are less likely to cause adverse immune responses by hosts. Collectively, these data demonstrate that POPG and PI have strong potential as novel therapeutics for applications as anti‐inflammatory compounds and preventatives, as treatments for broad ranges of RNA respiratory viruses.