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Patterns and determinants of aerated drinks consumption among adolescents in India: analysis of National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-2021) data
Authors: Jeena Baliyeri P , Kodali Prakash Babu , Longchar Wapangjungla , Hense Sibasis 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the consumption pattern of aerated drinks and examine its determinants among adolescents’ boys and girls (15–19 years) in India.Design/methodology/approachThe fifth round of National Family Health Survey (2019-2021) data was examined applying sample weights. Pattern of consumption and its determinants was analysed separately for boys and girls using binary logistic regression and calculating adjusted odds ratio (AOR) at 95% confidence interval.FindingsThe daily, weekly and occasionally consumption of aerated drinks was 4.4%, 22.7%, 63% for boys and 2.9%, 14%, 70.8% for girls, respectively. Factors such as secondary/higher education [Boys AOR = 1.5, (1.2–1.9) (p= 0.001); Girls AOR = 1.2, (1.1–1.2) (p< 0.001)]; rich wealth index [Boys AOR = 1.8, (1.6–2.1) (p< 0.001); Girls AOR = 1.3, (1.3–1.4) (p< 0.001)]; fried food consumption [Boys AOR = 11.1, (9.5–12.9) (p< 0.001); Girls AOR = 11.5, (10.8–12.3) (p< 0.001)]; and watching television [Boys AOR = 1.5, (2.3–1.7) (p< 0.001); Girls AOR = 1.3, (1.3–1.4) (p< 0.001)] were found significant predictors of aerated drink consumption among adolescents.Originality/valueThe authors noted differences in consumption pattern between adolescents’ boys and girls. A shift to occasional consumption from weekly and daily was also observed. A further decrease in consumption may requires gender and region-specific health-promotion interventions. Rationalising sugar-sweetened beverages taxation adhering World Health Organisation’s recommendation to reduce affordability may be further researched in the Indian context. Furthermore, sale and consumption of traditional and locally available fruits, vegetables and healthy beverages may be warranted.
Insecurity and counter-banditry strategies of the affected communities in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Ojedokun Usman Adekunle , Oyelade Olufikayo K. , Adenugba Adebimpe A. , Akanji Olajide O. 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
Banditry is a major social problem in Nigeria that has over time defied series of intervention measures introduced by the federal and state governments to address it. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the counter-banditry strategies of the affected communities in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Design/methodology/approach
The research was exploratory and cross-sectional in design. Situational criminal prevention theory was used as conceptual guide. Data were elicited from community leaders, community members and local security guards using in-depth interview, key-informant interview and focus group discussion methods.

Findings
The results showed that communities affected by banditry problem were adopting different internal and external interventions to combat the criminal act. Although the counter-banditry strategies of the affected communities have brought about a reduction in the occurrence of the criminal act, the problem is yet to be totally eliminated as people still get victimised.

Originality/value
This research expanded the frontiers of knowledge by focusing on the counter-banditry strategies of the communities affected by the problem of banditry and also suggested relevant practical steps that can be taken to further strengthen the existing security architectures in such locations.
Bank capital and risk relationship during COVID-19: a cross-country evidence
Authors: Thieu Nguyen Quang Thi , Anh Dao Le Trang , Gan Christopher 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
This study aims to examine the relationship between bank capital and bank risk during COVID-19.

Design/methodology/approach
The study covers 20 countries during the period from Q4:2018 to Q4:2020, using different measurements of risk with consideration for the interrelationship between bank risk and bank capital and the impact of COVID-19.

Findings
The findings show that higher bank capital mitigates bank market risk and default risk; banks incur higher market risk during the COVID-19 period, and these risks are greater if banks have higher capital levels; and low-capitalized banks reduce risks more than well-capitalized banks, and moderately low-capitalized banks behave the most prudentially. These results are robust to different capital measures and model settings.

Practical implications
The research results are important in proving the motivation and practicality of capital regulation as well as the impact of COVID-19 as an exogenous shock to the bank’s operations.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the relationship between bank capital and bank risk. In addition, while most of the studies on this nexus are based on the US data and the conclusions are inclusive; our results provide empirical cross-country evidences on the relationship between bank capital and bank risk.
Relation of antepartum stillbirth to birthweight and gestational age: Prospective cohort study
Authors: Papastefanou Ioannis , Ashoor Ghalia , Syngelaki Argyro , Akolekar Ranjit , Nicolaides Kypros H. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the incidence of antepartum stillbirth in relation to the distribution of neonatal/fetal weight for different gestational ages.DesignProspective observational cohort study.SettingObstetric ultrasound departments in two UK maternity hospitals.Population168 966 women with singleton pregnancies attending for routine antenatal care.MethodsWe examined the incidence of antepartum stillbirths, within different birthweight and fetal weight percentile subgroups, conditioning for gestational age.Main outcome measuresIncidence of antepartum stillbirth.ResultsThe risk of stillbirth progressively increased for lower birthweight. Considering the 25–75th percentile as the reference category, the relative risks for stillbirth at <37 weeks’ gestation were 7.6 (95% confidence interval [CI] 5.7–10.2) <1st percentile, 2.6 (95% CI 1.8–3.7) 1 to 10th percentile, 1.4 (95% CI 0.9–2.1) 10 to 25th percentile, 0.8 (95% CI 0.4–1.5) 75 to 90th percentile, 0.8 (95% CI 0.4–1.7) 90 to 99th percentile, 0.9 (95% CI 0.3–2.5) >99th percentile. The respective values for births at ≥37 weeks’ gestation were 5.0 (95% CI 2.9–8.9), 2.1 (95% CI 1.4–3.3), 1.4 (95% CI 0.9–2.1), 1.2 (95% CI 0.7–1.8), 1.0 (95% CI 0.6–1.8) and 4.0 (95% CI 1.8–9.3). The incidence of stillbirth in ongoing low‐risk singleton pregnancies gradually increases for smaller fetuses at any gestational point. The higher incidence (5.56%) was evident for fetal weight <1st percentile between 24 and 28 weeks’ gestation.ConclusionFetal weight and the weight of the stillborn have a continuous association with the incidence of antepartum stillbirth which is affected by gestational age.
Multiplex PCR assay for identifying five species of chigger mites in the Republic of Korea
Authors: Lee Hyeon Seung , Choi Kwang Shik 
Published: September 2023

AbstractChigger mites (Trombiculidae), which are known vectors of Orientia tsutsugamushi, have significantly fewer molecular data available than other known species, with a focus on morphological species identification rather than molecular species identification. However, chigger mites are easily damaged because of small size. In addition, natural variation and adult similarity would interrupt accurate classification and identification. Therefore, in this study, a multiple polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method using the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of five frequently occurring species (Euschoengastia koreaensis, Leptotrombidium orientale, Leptotrombidium pallidum, Leptotrombidium palpale, and Leptotrombidium scutellare) among eight species known to mediate the spread of is presented. This is the first report using molecular species identification for the classification method of chigger mites, which was only possible with morphological species identification, and is expected to be used as basic data for vector surveillance.
SAPHO syndrome complicated by multiple venous thrombosis of left lower limb: A case report and literature review
Authors: Li Leqing , Du Mengmeng , Xu Heng , Hou Xiujuan , Li Chen 
Published: September 2023

AbstractSynovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is an uncommon clinical syndrome with the signs of skin problems and osteoarthropathy as its main features. The pathogenesis of SAPHO syndrome has not been fully elucidated, and multiple complications may be present, including thrombosis. A 39‐year‐old male patient was diagnosed with SAPHO syndrome, complicated by multiple venous thrombosis of the left lower limb. We conducted a brief review of the current available literature on thrombosis in patients with SAPHO syndrome and speculated that the presence of lower extremity thrombosis in this patient with SAPHO syndrome may be related to physiological structure or antiphospholipid syndrome. Whether positive lupus anticoagulant has an effect on thrombosis in patients with SAPHO syndrome remains to be investigated.
The real effects of transparency in crowdfunding
Authors: Nan Lin , Tang Chao , Wang Xin , Zhang Gaoqing 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIn this paper, we investigate the real effects of information transparency in crowdfunding markets. Our analysis shows that the crowdfunding market features an under‐implementation inefficiency, driven by two types of uncertainty that consumers face: fundamental uncertainty about the entrepreneur's implementation cost, and strategic uncertainty due to potential coordination failures among consumers. We find that when both fundamental and strategic uncertainties are present, eliminating the fundamental uncertainty alone by revealing the implementation cost does not necessarily improve efficiency. Surprisingly, from an ex ante perspective, greater transparency makes the coordination among crowdfunding consumers less efficient, which makes the under‐implementation problem even worse and thus impairs efficiency. Our findings send a message of caution against promoting greater transparency in the crowdfunding market.
Predict first–assemble later versus assemble first–predict later: Revisiting the dilemma for functional biogeography
Authors: Deschamps Gabrielle , Poggiato Giovanni , Brun Philipp , Galiez Clovis , Thuiller Wilfried 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Predicting community‐level trait indices, such as community‐weighted mean or functional dispersion, in space or time, is crucial, as they are markers of ecosystem functions, proxies for ecosystem services, and are now integral part of conservation planning. On one hand, since members of a species share similar traits, a natural way is to model species distributions as a function of the environment first (i.e. with species distribution models), and then to reconstruct trait indices for any locality of interest (predict‐first). On the other hand, community‐level trait indices can be seen as the direct result of environmental filtering, and thus their distributions may directly be modelled in response to the environment (assemble‐first). Although relatively different, these two approaches have been used interchangeably in trait‐based ecology with unknown consequences on their usability.

Here, using plant community (4463 plots) and trait data (LNC, leaf nitrogen content; PLH, plant height; SLA, specific leaf area, for >800 species) covering the French Alps, we compared the two approaches to predict community mean and functional dispersion indices, accounting or not for abundance (CM, community mean; CWM, community weighted mean; FDis, functional dispersion; uFDis, unweighted functional dispersion). We tested both interpolation versus extrapolation capabilities of the two approaches. To support the empirical findings, we also run the same comparative analysis on simulated community data.

While both approaches produced similar and skillful CM/CWM predictions (R2 > 0.63 for CWM PLH) for interpolation, the assemble‐first outperformed the predict‐first approach for extrapolation to unobserved environmental conditions (R2 = 0.60 against 0.54 for CWM PLH). Functional dispersion was generally less well predicted, although the assemble‐first approach again provided better predictions for both interpolation (R2 = 0.31 against 0.27 for FDis PLH) and extrapolation (R2 = 0.28 against 0.18 for FDis PLH). The predict‐first approach systematically overestimated FDis. Results were confirmed by the simulation experiments.

We conclude that the direct modelling of community‐level indices provides more robust spatial predictions over space and time and should thus be preferred. This approach also does not suffer from having generally too many species predicted by the predict‐first approach.
Characterizing malpractice cases involving emergency department advanced practice providers, physicians in training, and attending physicians
Authors: Antkowiak Peter S. , Lai Shin‐Yi , Burke Ryan C. , Janes Margaret , Zawi Tarek , Shapiro Nathan I. , Rosen Carlo L. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractObjectiveThe objective was to evaluate available characteristics and financial costs of malpractice cases among advanced practice providers (APPs; nurse practitioners [NPs] and physician assistants [PAs]), trainees (medical students, residents, fellows), and attending physicians.MethodsThis study was a retrospective analysis of claims occurring in the emergency department (ED) from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2019, contained in the Candello database. Cases were classified according to the provider type(s) involved: NP, PA, trainee, or cases that did not identify an extender as being substantially involved in the adverse event that resulted in the case (“no extender”).ResultsThere were 5854 cases identified with a total gross indemnity paid of $1,007,879,346. Of these cases, 193 (3.3%) involved an NP, 513 (8.8%) involved a PA, 535 (9.1%) involved a trainee, and 4568 (78.0%) were no extender. Cases where a trainee was involved account for the highest average gross indemnity paid whereas no‐extender cases are the lowest. NP and PA cases differed by contributing factors compared to no‐extender cases: clinical judgment (NP 89.1% vs. no extender 76.8%, p < 0.0001; PA 84.6% vs. no extender, p < 0.0001), documentation (NP 23.3% vs. no extender 17.8%, p = 0.0489; PA 25.9% vs. no extender, p < 0.0001), and supervision (NP 22.3% vs. no extender 1.8%, p < 0.0001; PA 25.7% vs. no extender p < 0.0001). Cases involving NPs and PAs had a lower percentage of high‐severity cases such as loss of limb or death (NP 45.6% vs. no extender 50.2%, p = 0.0004; PA 48.3% vs. no extender, p < 0.0001).ConclusionsAPPs and trainees comprise approximately 21% of malpractice cases and 33% of total gross indemnity paid in this large national ED data set. Understanding differences in characteristics of malpractice claims that occur in emergency care settings can be used to help to mitigate provider risk.
The mess in the middle: Portraying the unrecorded purposeful labors of care that emerge throughout multimodal ethnographic methods and researcher peer support
Authors: Newhouse Katie Scott , Cheng Stahl Catherine Y. , Gottesman‐Solomon Shoshana , Oliver Kyle M. , Von Joo Lucius 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIn this “Reflections from the Field,” we describe and interrogate our ongoing engagements with designing, conducting, and documenting multimodal field research as early‐career ethnographic education researchers. Our Multimodal Scholarship Working Group engages with content across media and multimodal methods to promote collaboration and support. This approach helps our community of emerging scholars develop their multimodal ethnographic research practices, allowing simultaneous input from diverse sources and fostering access, play, and experimentation throughout the research process. We argue that a peer support network is necessary for emerging and early‐career researchers as they prepare to enter the field of educational research, especially in an emerging subfield like multimodal ethnography.
Complications after surgical correction of penile fractures—Is there a clinical impact?
Authors: Costa Silva Alberto , Rodrigues Vasco , Martins Silva Carlos , Morgado Afonso 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundSurgical exploration and closure of the tunica albuginea is the recommended treatment for penile fractures. The recovery of sexual function is the main result that surgeons and patients pursue.ObjectiveWe sought to evaluate the sexual health effects of a surgically corrected penile fracture. Secondarily, we sought to identify risk factors that may influence long‐term sexual function and their effects on genital body image satisfaction.MethodsA retrospective analysis of patients who underwent surgical correction of penile fractures between 2007 and 2022 in a tertiary center was performed. Lesion characteristics, weeks until the resumption of sexual activity, and post‐operative sexual function were recorded. The presence of glans hypoesthesia, penile deformation, penile nodule palpation, and self‐satisfaction with body image were assessed.ResultsSixty‐nine patients with a mean age of 42.30 ± 12.98 years and a median follow‐up of 70 (20–134) months were identified. Sexual intercourse was recorded as a percentage. Penile deformation was the most common complication, appearing in 14.5% of patients, erectile dysfunction in 5.8%, penile nodules in 4.3%, and glans hypoesthesia in 2.9%. The median post‐operative International Index of Erectile Function‐5 was 24 (21.5–24). Self‐satisfaction with body image had a median of 9 and was negatively associated with bilateral lesions and penile deformation.Discussion and conclusionDistal fractures could be linked to erectile dysfunction and glans hypoesthesia. Surgical correction of penile fractures shows positive functional and self‐reported outcomes, and the potential andrological complications rarely necessitate specific treatment.
Upregulated SPAG6 correlates with increased STAT1 and is associated with reduced sensitivity of interferon‐α response in BCR::ABL1 negative myeloproliferative neoplasms
Authors: Ding Li , Luo Jie , Du Juan , Zhao Beibei , Luo Jin , Pan Shirui , Zhang Linyi , Yan Xinyu , Li Junnan , Liu Lin 
Published: September 2023

AbstractSperm‐associated antigen 6 (SPAG6) has been identified as an oncogene or tumor suppressor in various types of human cancer. However, the role of SPAG6 in BCR::ABL1 negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) remains unclear. Herein, we found that SPAG6 was upregulated at the mRNA level in primary MPN cells and MPN‐derived leukemia cell lines. The SPAG6 protein was primarily located in the cytoplasm around the nucleus and positively correlated with β‐tubulin expression. In vitro, forced expression of SPAG6 increased cell clone formation and promoted G1 to S cell cycle progression. Downregulation of SPAG6 promoted apoptosis, reduced G1 to S phase transition, and impaired cell proliferation and cytokine release accompanied by downregulated signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1) expression. Furthermore, the inhibitory effect of interferon‐α (INF‐α) on the primary MPN cells with high SPAG6 expression was decreased. Downregulation of SPAG6 enhanced STAT1 induction, thus enhancing the proapoptotic and cell cycle arrest effects of INF‐α both in vitro and in vivo. Finally, a decrease in SPAG6 protein expression was noted when the STAT1 signaling was blocked. Chromatin immunoprecipitation assays indicated that STAT1 protein could bind to the SPAG6 promoter, while the dual‐luciferase reporter assay indicated that STAT1 could promote the expression of SPAG6. Our results substantiate the relationship between upregulated SPAG6, increased STAT1, and reduced sensitivity to INF‐α response in MPN.
Exploring the mechanism of Astragali radix for promoting osteogenic differentiation based on network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation
Authors: Tian Zenghui , Li Yingying , Wang Xiaoying , Cui Kaiying , Guo Jinxing , Wang Mingliang , Hao Yanke , Zhang Farong 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe present study used network pharmacology and molecular docking to predict the active ingredients and mechanisms of action of Astragalus radix (AR) to promote osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM‐MSCs), and cell experiments were conducted for verification. First, network pharmacology was used to predict the effective components, targets, and mechanisms of action of AR to promote osteogenic differentiation. The effective components and corresponding target proteins of AR, and the target proteins of osteogenic differentiation were collected through the database. The intersection targets of the two were used for the construction and analysis of a protein–protein interaction (PPI) network. Gene Oncology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes, and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were conducted. Next, molecular docking technology was carried out to verify the interaction between the active ingredient and the target protein, and to select the appropriate effective active ingredient. Finally, the results of network pharmacology analysis were verified by in vitro experiments. A total of 95 potential targets were retrieved by searching the intersection of AR and osteogenic differentiation targets. PPI network analysis indicated that RAC‐α‐serine‐threonine‐protein kinase (Akt1) was considered to be the most reliable target for AR to regulate osteogenic differentiation. GO enrichment analysis included 21 biological processes, 21 cellular components and 100 molecular functions. KEGG enrichment analysis indicated that the class I phosphatidylinositol‐3 kinase (PI3K)‐serine‐threonine kinase (Akt) signaling pathway may play an important role in promoting osteogenic differentiation. The results of molecular docking showed that quercetin's performance was improved compared with that of kaempferol. In vitro experiments showed that quercetin promoted the expression of osteogenic marker proteins (including collagen I, Runt‐related transcription factor 2 and osteopontin) in BMSCs and activated the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. AR acted on Akt1 targets through its main active component quercetin, and promoted the osteogenic differentiation of BM‐MSCs by activating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
Long‐term health consequences of congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Authors: Pofi Riccardo , Ji Xiaochen , Krone Nils P. , Tomlinson Jeremy W. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractCongenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) caused by 21‐hydroxylase deficiency accounts for 95% of all CAH cases and is one of the most common inborn metabolic conditions. The introduction of life‐saving glucocorticoid replacement therapy 70 years ago has changed the perception of CAH from a paediatric disorder into a lifelong, chronic condition affecting patients of all age groups. Alongside health problems that can develop during the time of paediatric care, there is an emerging body of evidence suggesting an increased risk of developing co‐morbidities during adult life in patients with CAH. The mechanisms that drive the negative long‐term outcomes associated with CAH are complex and involve supraphysiological replacement therapies (glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids), excess adrenal androgens both in the intrauterine and postnatal life, elevated steroid precursors and adrenocorticotropic hormone levels. Alongside a review of mortality outcome, we discuss issues that need to be addressed when caring for the CAH patient including female and male fertility, cardio‐metabolic morbidity, bone health and other important long‐term outcomes of CAH.