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A systematic literature review of startup survival and future research agenda
Authors: Azeem Mohd , Khanna Ashu 
Published: June 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to provide a brief review of the work on startup survival and a conceptual framework of factors influencing a startup firm’s survival. In addition, it lists significant gaps and recommends avenues for future research.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper conducted a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in Scopus, Web of Science and EBSCO databases using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A total of 140 articles published in 72 journals between 1993 and 2021 were considered for the review.

Findings
The comprehensive review revealed that most of the studies have applied a single theoretical lens and have taken place in advanced economies, with a narrow focus on emerging economies. Empirical research has prominently applied regression-based models to analyse the relationship between the antecedents and the outcomes. Internal resources such as human capital, financial capital and physical capital and non-financial performance measures such as survival, growth and employment are the studies’ prominently used antecedents and outcome variables. However, a limited number of studies have used mechanisms of mediation and moderation.

Originality/value
Despite the substantial scientific and practical discussion on startup survival, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no comprehensive review has been undertaken to date, which provides a systematic and comprehensive compilation of the knowledge on the topic. This study aims to develop a unique landscape of scientific advancement by methodically reviewing, categorising and synthesising the current body of knowledge on the topic.
Youth marketing development of special libraries in the digital era: viewpoint from the Taste Library with 7Ps marketing mix
Authors: Kwan Ying Kit Cherry , Chan Mei Wa , Chiu Dickson K.W. 
Published: June 2023

PurposeIn the 21st century, libraries are experiencing a significant decline in users due to shifting reading habits and the impact of technology, necessitating library transformation and a heightened emphasis on library marketing. Special libraries, in particular, rely heavily on patrons for survival, often due to their private ownership and limited resources. This paper aims to discuss the aforementioned objectives.Design/methodology/approachThis paper examines the Taste Library, a special library in Hong Kong, and analyzes its current practices based on an interview with its founder, website content, and social media presence. The 7Ps Marketing Mix model is employed to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the library's current market position.FindingsThe Taste Library's existing practices exhibit limitations in attracting young patrons. To address this issue, we propose marketing strategies focused on enhancing social network presence, offering digitized content, and engaging in school outreach.Practical implicationsBy concentrating on youth marketing, this study offers valuable insights for special libraries in developing strategic plans for transitioning and maintaining sustainability.Originality/valueFew studies concentrate on marketing small special libraries, particularly in the East, within today's digitized economy.
Factors affecting the performance of micro-level women entrepreneurs: a comparative study between UAE and India
Authors: Rao Srinivasa A. , Kareem Abdul Waheed , Kadam Raavee , Singh Abhilasha 
Published: June 2023

Purpose
The study investigates the impact of various factors that affect the business performance of micro-level women entrepreneurs in the UAE and India.

Design/methodology/approach
A conceptual model including the factors that impact the performance of micro-level women entrepreneurs is proposed. The proposed model was validated with data collected through a structured questionnaire based on a cross-sectional survey conducted in the UAE and India. The collected data was analyzed using the structural equations modeling approach.

Findings
Findings revealed that factors such as competitive aggressiveness, incubation, innovativeness, market orientation and risk-taking propensity have a positive impact on business performance and growth in both countries. Factors like training, learning and finance orientation did not affect business performance.

Originality/value
Gender plays an essential and influential role in developing countries with regard to entrepreneurship. This research attempts to uncover the often-neglected area of women entrepreneurship.
Bank diversification and earnings management: the moderating effect of female directors
Authors: Merzki Nozha , Ben Rejeb Mouna 
Published: June 2023

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the effect of banking activities diversification on earnings management practices and the effect of female directors on this relationship.Design/methodology/approachBased on a sample of 122 banks operating in Middle East and North African countries from 2006 to 2018, we use dynamic panel model estimated with generalized method of moments approach to deal with endogeneity issues surrounding the diversification decision.FindingsThe results show that diversification increases earnings management and that the presence of female directors on board moderates this relationship. In particular, female managers tend to reduce earnings management practices in diversified banks. Further, diversified conventional banks appear to be more impacted on the earnings management practices than on Islamic banks.Originality/valueThe study extends previous research by investigating the relationship between earnings management and diversification of banking activities in emerging countries where earnings management cannot be easily detected and diversification strategy is widely used. It, also, explains this relationship via the moderating effect of female directors as a banks’ internal governance mechanism.
Contrasting responses to climate variability generate seasonal priority effects between native and invasive forest herbs
Authors: Buonaiuto D. M. , Wolkovich E. M. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Invasive plants are often characterized by rapid germination and precocious phenology. Theory suggests that early germination may provide invaders with a competitive advantage over slower germinating natives, but the relative contribution of rapid germination versus other intrinsic competitive traits (e.g. rapid growth, high fecundity, broad environmental tolerance) to the success of invaders is poorly understood. Depending on the relationship between germination and competition, shifts in germination phenology due to climate change may increase the dominance of invaders or buffer communities against their impacts.

We investigated the link between temperature variation, germination phenology and competitive interactions with a sequence of controlled environment experiments. First, we evaluated the relationships between temperature variation and germination phenology for two herbaceous species found in North American woodlands, the non‐native Hesperis matronalis and native Cryptotaenia canadensis. We then leveraged temperature‐response differences to manipulate the relative germination phenology of these taxa and quantified the effects of their phenological differences on competition.

Seeds of the invasive H. matronalis germinated rapidly, reaching 50% germination in under 10 days in all treatment combinations. C. canadensis did not reach 50% germination with less than 7 weeks of cold stratification. However, with more than 10 weeks of cold stratification and low (20/10°C) incubation temperatures, the germination phenology of C. canadensis was well‐matched to that of H. matronalis. When grown together, we found that precocious germination phenology doubled the competitive impact of H. matronalis relative to its other intrinsic competitive traits. Phenological advantage of just 2–3 days relative to C. canadensis was enough to secure competitive dominance at the seedling stage.

Synthesis. This study revealed that the mechanistic link between the germination phenology and competitive success of an invasive plant can be strongly mediated by climate sensitivity differences between introduced and native species. Climate change will likely exacerbate these differences, especially in regions where warming reduces cold stratification. Our findings suggest that phenological diversity in native plant communities is an important property of invasion resistance. The relationship between environmental variation, germination dynamics and competition provides a path forward for forecasting climate change impacts on seasonal community assembly and highlights the need to incorporate phenological diversity in restorations.
Farmers' adoption of ecological practices: A systematic literature map
Authors: Thompson Bethan , Leduc Gaëlle , Manevska‐Tasevska Gordana , Toma Luiza , Hansson Helena 
Published: June 2023

AbstractUnderstanding the factors associated with adoption of ecological farming practices is a well‐established topic of interest to agricultural economists. As the transition to more sustainable agriculture has become a policy priority for the European Union, broad and balanced reviews of this literature are important. We develop a systematic map of quantitative observational studies which describes the ecological practice(s) adopted, the frequency of inclusion and significance of a range of independent variables, and how the dependent variable is measured. We also conduct a quality assessment. We find that while socio‐demographic variables and farm structural variables are frequently included, they were insignificant more often than they were significant. For behavioural factors we find stronger evidence for the importance of cognitive or attitudinal variables compared to dispositional attitudinal variables. We also find a growing interest in social factors which will be valuable for researchers to explore further and reflect on the policy implications of our findings.
Current physical techniques for the degradation of aflatoxins in food and feed: Safety evaluation methods, degradation mechanisms and products
Authors: Peng Zekang , Zhang Yue , Ai Ziping , Pandiselvam Ravi , Guo Jiale , Kothakota Anjineyulu , Liu Yanhong 
Published: June 2023

AbstractAflatoxins are the most toxic natural mycotoxins discovered so far, posing a serious menace to the food safety and trading economy of the world, especially developing countries. How to effectively detoxify has persistently occupied a place on the list of “global hot‐point” concerns. Among the developed detoxification methods, physical methods, as the authoritative techniques for aflatoxins degradation, could rapidly induce irreversible denaturation of aflatoxins. This review presents a brief overview of aflatoxins detection and degradation product structure identification methods. Four main safety evaluation methods for aflatoxins and degradation product toxicity assessment are highlighted combined with an update on research of aflatoxins decontamination in the last decade. Furthermore, the latest applications, degradation mechanisms and products of physical aflatoxin decontamination techniques including microwave heating, irradiation, pulsed light, cold plasma and ultrasound are discussed in detail. Regulatory issues related to “detoxification” are also explained. Finally, we put forward the challenges and future work in studying aflatoxin degradation based on the existing research. The purpose of supplying this information is to help researchers have a deeper understanding on the degradation of aflatoxins, break through the existing bottleneck, and further improve and innovate the detoxification methods of aflatoxins.
Thermal stability and interfacial rheology of whey protein–corn oil emulsions: The effect of l‐arginine fortification
Authors: Chen Hui , Sheng Yuanyuan , Shao Jie , Zhou Xuxia , Ding Yuting 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe effect of l‐arginine (Arg) on the thermal stability of whey protein–corn oil emulsions was investigated to determine its role in improving emulsion stability. The results indicated that with an increase in Arg concentration, the emulsion stability index, emulsification activity index, and absolute ζ‐potential increased initially and decreased after high‐temperature sterilization. However, the mean particle size, apparent viscosity, creaming indices, and dynamic interfacial pressure of the emulsions first decreased and then increased, and the performance of samples that only showed an increase in pH could also improve the emulsification stability. These results clarify the mechanism by which Arg increases the thermal stability of emulsions.
Germany: Political Developments and Data in 2022
Authors: ANGENENDT MICHAEL , KINSKI LUCY 
Published: June 2023

AbstractAgainst the background of the Russian war on Ukraine, the new traffic light coalition of the Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democrats (FDP) led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) called a new era (Zeitenwende) in German foreign and security policy. The discussions on military support for Ukraine significantly shaped public debate in Germany in 2022. While the Left Party and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) rejected arms deliveries, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)/Christian Social Union (CSU) criticized the federal government for hesitating. In addition to the German presidential election that saw the re‐election of Frank‐Walter Steinmeier, there were four regional elections in Saarland, Schleswig‐Holstein, North Rhine‐Westphalia, and Lower Saxony.
Decentralising for local information? Evidence from state‐owned listed firms in China
Authors: Gu Qiankun , Kim Jeong‐Bon , Liao Ke , Si Yi 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThis study investigates the effect of decentralisation of SOEs on stock price crash risk. In so doing, we test two competing hypotheses. Under the Political Influence Hypothesis, decentralisation aggravates local government's expropriation of minority shareholders (type II agency conflict), and thus increases crash risk. Under the Local Information Hypothesis, decentralisation decreases monitoring distance (type I agency conflict), strengthens external monitoring and thus decreases crash risk. We find robust evidence supporting the Political Influence Hypothesis. Cross‐sectional analyses show that our baseline results are more pronounced when firms are decentralised to the provincial level and politicians have greater incentives to pursue their political objectives. We further show that bad news hoarding and risk‐taking are two potential channels through which SOE decentralisation increases crash risk. Taken together, our results imply that the decentralisation exacerbates the type II agency conflict rather than ameliorates the type I agency conflict in SOEs.
Pearls before swine flu: Crisis and the politics of resilience in Cabo Pulmo, BCS, Mexico
Authors: Anderson Ryan B. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThis article employs a long‐term historical and anthropological perspective to examine questions of resilience through a case study of Cabo Pulmo, BCS, Mexico. Using the recent COVID‐19 crisis as a starting point, this article discusses the crises, shocks, booms, and busts that have affected and shaped the people, landscapes, and ecologies of the coastline that now includes Cabo Pulmo. While the community of Cabo Pulmo has been able to withstand several crises and disruptions, and could be considered “resilient” in many senses, I argue that this resilience is ongoing and conditional. Furthermore, the production of this resilience in Cabo Pulmo is highly contingent upon a strategic politics, enacted by the local community, that establishes, protects, and maintains claims to both land and place. Resilience, I argue, can be seen as an ongoing politics and strategic positionality, rooted in historical relations and connections to place, that people seek to create, maintain, and deploy at various scales to mediate and resist periodic shocks, threats, and disruptions.
In‐silico hemodynamic ramp testing of ventricular assist device implanted patients using acausal cardiovascular‐VAD modeling
Authors: Mehmood Khunsha , Arshad Munam , Lazoglu Ismail , Küçükaksu Deniz Süha , Bakuy Vedat 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBackgroundWhile cardiovascular system and mechanical circulatory support devices are efficiently model the effect of disease and assistance, they can also lend valuable insights into clinical procedures. This study demonstrates the use of a CVS‐VAD model for an invasive procedure; hemodynamic ramp testing, in‐silico.MethodsThe CVS model is developed using validated models in literature, using Simscape™. An analytically derived pump model is calibrated for the HeartWare VAD. Dilated cardiomyopathy is used as an illustrative example of heart failure, and heart failure patients are created virtually by calibrating the model with requisite disease parameters obtained from published patient data. A clinically applied ramp study protocol is adopted whereby speed optimization is performed following clinically accepted hemodynamic normalization criteria. Trends in hemodynamic variables in response to pump speed increments are obtained. Optimal speed ranges are obtained for the three virtual patients based on target values of central venous pressure (CVP), pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP), cardiac output (CO), and mean arterial pressure (MAP) for hemodynamic stabilization.ResultsAppreciable speed changes in the mild case (300 rpm), slight changes in the moderate case (100 rpm), and no changes in the simulated severe case are possible.ConclusionThe study demonstrates a novel application of cardiovascular modeling using an open‐source acausal model, which can be potentially beneficial for medical education and research.
Editorial: non‐invasive diagnosis of alcohol‐related steatohepatitis in patients ongoing alcohol withdrawal based on cytokeratin 18 and transient elastography
Authors: Thomsen Karen L. , Gronbaek Henning 
Published: June 2023

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Chalin et al paper. To view this article, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17515https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17339
Letter: Post‐COVID‐19 disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBI)—just post‐infectious or a multifaceted entity? Authors' reply
Authors: Marasco Giovanni , Maida Marcello , Cremon Cesare , Barbaro Maria R. , Stanghellini Vincenzo , Barbara Giovanni 
Published: June 2023

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Marasco et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17513 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17549
Accuracy of ultrasound, bioelectrical impedance analysis and anthropometry as point‐of‐care measurements of skeletal muscle mass in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Nguyen Anke L. , Burns Megan , Herath Madhuni , Lambell Kate , Holt Darcy , Fitzpatrick Jessica , Milat Frances , Ebeling Peter R. , Gibson Peter R. , Moore Gregory T. 
Published: June 2023

SummaryBackgroundDisturbance of skeletal muscle mass has clinically important implications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but accurate quantification requires radiation‐intense techniques.AimsWe aimed to compare point‐of‐care muscle assessments and their change with therapy with those using reference‐standard whole‐body dual energy X‐ray absorptiometry (DXA).MethodsAdult patients with IBD and healthy controls underwent prospective assessment of muscularity by ultrasound of the dominant arm and both thighs, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), anthropometric measurements, and DXA. Patients with active IBD were assessed again ≥13 weeks after initiating biologic induction therapy.ResultsIn 54 patients with IBD and 30 controls, all muscle assessments correlated significantly with DXA‐derived skeletal muscle index (SMI). In IBD, ultrasound of the arm and legs had the best agreement with DXA‐derived SMI (mean difference 0 kg/m2, 95% limits of agreement −1.3 to 1.3), while BIA overestimated DXA‐derived SMI by 1.07 (−0.16 to +2.30) kg/m2. In 17 patients who underwent biologic therapy, the percentage change in DXA‐derived SMI correlated significantly with the percentage change in all other muscle assessment techniques. Responders (n = 9) increased SMI from baseline to follow‐up when derived from DXA (mean 7.8–8.5 kg/m2, p = 0.004), ultrasound of the arm and legs (300–343 cm2, p = 0.021) and BIA (9.2–9.6 kg/m2, p = 0.011).ConclusionsUltrasound of the arm and legs out‐performed other point‐of‐care methods in its accuracy of measuring muscle mass. All methods, except mid‐arm circumference, were responsive to therapy‐induced change. Ultrasound is the preferred non‐invasive test for measuring muscle mass in patients with IBD.
Vascular anatomical study of persistent descending mesocolon in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer
Authors: Nitta Takeo , Ikeda Atsushi , Sumikawa Sosuke , Sasaki Kuniaki , Kitagami Hidehiko , Kusumi Takaya , Nishida Yasunori , Hosokawa Masao , Hirano Satoshi 
Published: June 2023

AbstractIntroductionPersistent descending mesocolon (PDM) is a rare congenital atypia of fixation of the descending colon, and currently, very few detailed studies exist on its vascular anatomy. This study was conducted to evaluate the features of the vascular anatomy of PDM to help avoid intraoperative lethal injury and subsequent postoperative complications in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the data of 534 patients who underwent laparoscopic left‐sided colorectal surgery. PDM was diagnosed using preoperative axial computed tomography (CT) view. The vascular anatomical features were compared between PDM and non‐PDM cases based on three‐dimensional (3D)‐CT angiography findings. Additionally, the perioperative short‐term outcomes of laparoscopic surgery in the 534 patients were also compared between PDM and non‐PDM cases.ResultsOf the total 534 patients, 13 patients (2.4%) presented with PDM. No branching pattern of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) specific to PDM was found. In the running direction of the IMA and sigmoidal colic artery (SA), the midline‐shift of IMA and the right‐shift of SA were significantly more in PDM than in non‐PDM cases, respectively (38.5% vs. 2.5%, P ≤ .0001; 61.5% vs. 4.6%, P ≤ .0001). The perioperative short‐term outcomes of laparoscopic surgery in the 534 patients were similar between PDM and non‐PDM cases.ConclusionBecause changes in the direction of the vascular running are often observed due to adhesions and shortening of the mesentery in PDM cases, performing a detailed preoperative evaluation of vascular anatomy using imaging modalities such as 3D‐CT angiography is important.
Defective T‐cell response to COVID‐19 vaccination in acute myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes
Authors: Loke Justin , Upasani Vinit , Gaskell Charlotte , Fox Sonia , Fletcher Rachel , Thomas Catherine , Hopkins Louise , Kumari Anita , Tang Tina , Yafai Emily , Boucher Rebecca , Homer Victoria , Toth Arpad , Chan Y. L. Tracey , Randall Katie , Rider Tom , O'Nions Jenny , Drew Victoria , Pillai Arvind , Dungarwalla Moez , Murray Duncan , Khan Anjum , Wandroo Farooq , Moore Sally , Krishnamurthy Pramila , Huang Ya‐Wen Jessica , Knapper Steve , Byrne Jenny , Zhao Rui , Craddock Charles , Parry Helen , Moss Paul , Stanworth Simon J. , Lowe David M. 
Published: June 2023

SummaryLimited data exist on COVID‐19 vaccination efficacy in patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplasia with excess blasts (AML/MDS‐EB2). We report results from a prospective study, PACE (Patients with AML and COVID‐19 Epidemiology). 93 patients provided samples post‐vaccine 2 or 3 (PV2, PV3). Antibodies against SARS‐COV‐2 spike antigen were detectable in all samples. Neutralization of the omicron variant was poorer than ancestral variants but improved PV3. In contrast, adequate T‐cell reactivity to SARS‐COV‐2 spike protein was seen in only 16/47 (34%) patients PV2 and 23/52 (44%) PV3. Using regression models, disease response (not in CR/Cri), and increasing age predicted poor T cell response.