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Bank dividend payout policy and debt seniority: Evidence from US Banks
Authors: Alhalabi Thaer , Castro Vítor , Wood Justine 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBank depositors and creditors are expected to play an important role in banks’ dividend policy since they can either discipline or incentivise managers to pay larger dividends. We provide evidence suggesting that depositors are more influential than subordinated debtholders in disciplining banks facing extreme solvency situations from wealth expropriation, which is consistent with the monitoring hypothesis. The results for solvent banks show that deposits and subordinated debt explain larger dividends, suggesting that signalling incentives drive these cash payments. Diving deeper into our groups of banks, we observe that the risk‐shifting hypothesis becomes more nuanced as listed banks exercise wealth expropriation after the crisis through the uninsured deposits channel. Our results provide significant support for major dividend theories, unravelling the debt channels through which these theories may hold.
Energy channelling, food chain length and body condition in a northern lake predator
Authors: Shipley Oliver N. , McMeans Bailey C. , Besser Alexi C. , Bloomfield Emma J. , Newsome Seth D. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Identifying potential links between food web structure and animal body condition is fundamental for predicting the long‐term persistence of populations under rapidly changing environments. Northern lakes, and the cold‐water adapted species that inhabit them, are particularly vulnerable to a warming climate.

We explored relationships among body condition and energy channel use in lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) and seasonal variation in food‐chain length in the Lake of Two Rivers, Ontario, Canada. Bayesian mixing models using carbon isotope values (δ13C) of essential amino acids showed that individuals utilising multiple energy channels had higher gonad mass, suggesting that dietary diversity has reproductive fitness benefits.

Amino acid nitrogen isotope (δ15N) analysis revealed seasonal variation in food chain length, with extension of the food web during winter and spring and truncation of the food web during summer. Although these findings illustrate increased omnivory of lake trout during summer, there was no clear evidence that seasonal changes in food chain length had an impact on trout condition.

These findings provide new insight into potential relationships between food web structure, energy flow and consumer condition in freshwater ecosystems, thereby revealing potential responses of species to shifting ecosystem states under intensifying climate change at high latitudes.
Salinization and sedimentation drive contrasting assembly mechanisms of planktonic and sediment‐bound bacterial communities in agricultural streams
Authors: DeVilbiss Stephen E. , Taylor Jason M. , Hicks Matthew 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAgriculture is the most dominant land use globally and is projected to increase in the future to support a growing human population but also threatens ecosystem structure and services. Bacteria mediate numerous biogeochemical pathways within ecosystems. Therefore, identifying linkages between stressors associated with agricultural land use and responses of bacterial diversity is an important step in understanding and improving resource management. Here, we use the Mississippi Alluvial Plain (MAP) ecoregion, a highly modified agroecosystem, as a case study to better understand agriculturally associated drivers of stream bacterial diversity and assembly mechanisms. In the MAP, we found that planktonic bacterial communities were strongly influenced by salinity. Tolerant taxa increased with increasing ion concentrations, likely driving homogenous selection which accounted for ~90% of assembly processes. Sediment bacterial phylogenetic diversity increased with increasing agricultural land use and was influenced by sediment particle size, with assembly mechanisms shifting from homogenous to variable selection as differences in median particle size increased. Within individual streams, sediment heterogeneity was correlated with bacterial diversity and a subsidy‐stress relationship along the particle size gradient was observed. Planktonic and sediment communities within the same stream also diverged as sediment particle size decreased. Nutrients including carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, which tend to be elevated in agroecosystems, were also associated with detectable shifts in bacterial community structure. Collectively, our results establish that two understudied variables, salinity and sediment texture, are the primary drivers of bacterial diversity within the studied agroecosystem, whereas nutrients are secondary drivers. Although numerous macrobiological communities respond negatively, we observed increasing bacterial diversity in response to agricultural stressors including salinization and sedimentation. Elevated taxonomic and phylogenetic bacterial diversity likely increases the probability of detecting community responses to stressors. Thus, bacteria community responses may be more reliable for establishing water quality goals within highly modified agroecosystems that have experienced shifting baselines.
How voice transition and gender identity disclosure shape perceptions of trans men in the hiring process
Authors: Fasoli Fabio , Frost David M. , Serdet Harley 
Published: August 2023

AbstractTrans men often face discrimination in the hiring process. However, it remains unclear whether the disclosure of gender identity and perceived masculinity during transition play a role in first impressions and perceived job suitability of trans male applicants. Across two studies (N = 332), we examined how cisgender heterosexual participants perceived a transgender male candidate in terms of his masculinity and whether they judged him suitable for a stereotypically masculine job. Such judgments were first based on the candidate's voice at different stages of gender transition and, secondly, after disclosure of gender identity in the job application form. In Study 1, participants judged a trans man at the beginning of the voice transition (3 months on testosterone) or a trans man in advanced transitioning (1 year on testosterone). Study 2 involved the judgments of the same trans men at different times in the voice transition (1 week—beginning, 6 months—intermediate, and 1 year—advanced). Masculinity judgments were influenced by voice transitioning, but judgments were adjusted after his gender identity was disclosed. Disclosure created an advantage in perception of the trans man candidate as more suitable for the role, especially when he was at the beginning of the voice transition when his voice was not perceived as masculine. Findings are discussed in relation to trans men's employability and identity disclosure.
Pre‐operative synovial hyperaemia in haemophilia patients undergoing total knee replacement and the effects of genicular artery embolization: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Foppen Wouter , van der Schaaf Irene C. , van Leeuwen Flora H. P. , Verlind David H. , van Vulpen Lize F. D. , Vogely H. Charles , Barentsz Maarten W. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAimHaemophilia is characterized by recurrent joint bleeding caused by a lack of clotting factor VIII or IX. Due to repeated joint bleeding, end‐stage arthropathy occurs in relatively young patients. A total knee replacement (TKR) can be a solution. However, TKR may be complicated by perioperative and postoperative bleeds despite clotting factor therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of pre‐operative synovial hyperaemia and the effects of Genicular Artery Embolization on synovial hyperaemia and 3‐month postoperative joint bleeding.MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, all patients with haemophilia who underwent periarticular catheter angiography between 2009 and 2020 were evaluated after written informed consent. Synovial hyperaemia on angiography was scored by an interventional radiologist.ResultsThirty‐three angiography procedures in 24 patients were evaluated. Median age was 54.4 years (IQR 48.4–65.9). Preoperative synovial hyperaemia was observed in 21/33 joints (64%). Moderate and severe synovial hyperaemia was observed in 10/33 joints (30%). Synovial hyperaemia decreased in 13/15 (87%) joints after embolization. Three‐month postoperative joint bleeding occurred in 5/32 joints: in 2/18 joints (11%) without synovial hyperaemia and in 3/14 joints (21%) with mild synovial hypertrophy. Non‐embolized and embolized joints did not differ regarding 3‐month postoperative bleeding (P = .425). No complications were observed after embolization.ConclusionOne‐third of patients with haemophilia requiring a TKR had moderate or severe synovial hyperaemia which can be reduced safely by Genicular Artery Embolization prior to TKR. Three‐month postoperative bleeding appears to occur independently of the presence of residual mild synovial hyperaemia.
Inhibitory effect of naringenin on Nε‐(carboxymethyl) lysine during cooking of meatballs
Authors: Aydemir Mehmet Emin , Kılıç Altun Serap , Takım Kasım 
Published: August 2023

SummaryThe aim of this study was to determine the effect of naringenin (Ngn) on Nε‐(carboxymethyl)lysine (CML) inhibition during the cooking of meatballs. In addition, to determine the relationship of CML formation in meatballs with TBARS and pH. For this purpose, CML, TBARS, pH, and sensory analyses were performed by cooking the meatballs in which Ngn was added at different rates and storing them at 4 ± 1 °C for 16 days, by cooking them at 250 °C for 10 min at intervals of 4 days. The amount of CML in the meatballs was 13.74 ± 0.73–14.29 ± 0.56 on day 0 and between 15.24 ± 0.12 and 18.15 ± 0.43 μg g−1 on day 16. TBARS values of the meatballs were between 1.55 ± 0.21 and 1.78 ± 0.17 on day 0 and between 2.54 ± 0.28 and 3.28 ± 0.47 mg MDA kg−1 on day 16. It was determined that there was a difference between the groups containing Ngn and the control group in terms of smell and general taste on the 8th storage day and in the general taste on the 12th storage day. As a result, it was determined that the addition of naringenin to the meatball composition inhibited the formation of CML in the meatballs, slowed the oxidation rate, and did not adversely affect the sensory properties. Thus, it can be emphasised that adding naringenin to meatballs will add functional properties to meatballs and turn them into a more beneficial product for human health. This research provides valuable references and guidelines for the safety of fried foods based on the control of advanced glycation end products (AGEs).
Proton pump inhibitors and the risk of acquiring a penicillin allergy label
Authors: Al‐Obaydi Sarah , Popadiuk Catherine A. , Al‐Shaikhly Taha 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe negative consequences of having a penicillin allergy label are well established. Penicillin allergy de‐labelling improves healthcare outcomes; however, less attention is paid to modifying risk factors leading to penicillin allergy development. In this propensity score‐matched retrospective cohort study, we used a de‐identified population‐based database (TriNetX Research Network) and examined the 30‐day risk of acquiring a penicillin allergy label in patients using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). We demonstrated a higher risk of acquiring a penicillin allergy label among PPI users compared to controls.
Multicenter effect analysis of one‐step acellular dermis combined with autologous ultra‐thin split thickness skin composite transplantation in treating burn and traumatic wounds
Authors: Chen Lei , Yang Jing , Wang De‐yun , Jiang Jun‐mei , Zhang Bao‐de , Zhao Zun‐jiang , Chen Xu‐Lin , Lv Da‐lun 
Published: August 2023

AbstractTo evaluate the efficacy of one‐step acellular dermis combined with autologous split thickness skin grafting in the treatment of burn or trauma wounds by a multicenter controlled study. In patients with extensive burns, it is even difficult to repair the wounds due to the shortage of autologous skin. The traditional skin grafting method has the disadvantages of large damage to the donor site, insufficient skin source and unsatisfactory appearance, wear resistance and elasticity of the wound tissue after skin grafting. One‐step acellular dermis combined with autologous ultra‐thin split thickness skin graft can achieve better healing effect in the treatment of burn and trauma wounds. A total of 1208 patients who underwent single‐layer skin grafting and one‐step composite skin grafting in the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhan Third People's Hospital and Lu ‘an People's Hospital from 2019 to 2022 were retrospectively analysed. The total hospitalization cost, total operation cost, hospitalization days after surgery, wound healing rate after 1 week of skin grafting and scar follow‐up at 6 months after discharge were compared and studied. The total cost of hospitalization and operation in the composite skin grafting group was significantly higher than those in the single‐layer autologous skin grafting group. The wound healing rate after 1 week of skin grafting and the VSS score of scar in the follow‐up of 6 months after discharge were better than those in the single‐layer skin grafting group. One‐step acellular dermis combined with autologous ultra‐thin split thickness skin graft has high wound healing rate, less scar, smooth appearance and good elasticity in repairing burn and trauma wounds, which can provide an ideal repair method for wounds.
Transient melt formation and its effect on conversion phenomena during nuclear waste vitrification – HT‐ESEM analysis
Authors: Pokorný Richard , Vernerová Miroslava , Kloužek Jaroslav , Cincibusová Petra , Kohoutková Martina , Pezl Radek , Ferkl Pavel , Hrma Pavel , Podor Renaud , Schuller Sophie , Kruger Albert A. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAlthough the vitrification of nuclear waste has a decades‐long history, numerous opportunities still exist to improve its efficiency and to increase the waste loading in glass. This is especially true for the vitrification of low‐activity waste (LAW), which has been historically treated by other immobilization technologies and is less mature than high‐level waste (HLW) vitrification. In this work, we address one of the least understood phenomena during the conversion of nuclear waste feeds to glass—the formation of molten salt and transient glass‐forming melt. Using high‐temperature environmental scanning electron microscopy (HT‐ESEM) in combination with X‐ray diffraction, thermogravimetry, and evolved gas analysis, we have analyzed the complex chemical reactions and phase transitions as they occur during melting of representative HLW and LAW melter feeds. We evaluated the compositions of amorphous phases and the fractions of salt components, and estimated the fractions of molten salt phases present in the feeds as a function of temperature. We show that the maximum fraction of molten salts is ∼4 % and ∼28 % during HLW and LAW feed melting, respectively, and discuss the possibility of molten salt migration in LAW feeds. We also argue that the presence of significant fractions of molten salt phase can hinder the retention of rhenium (and, hence, radioactive technetium), and discuss how the properties of molten salt phase and transient glass‐forming melt are related to primary foam formation and behavior. Finally, we summarize key unanswered questions requiring further research to increase the understanding of the conversion process and enhance the nuclear waste vitrification efficiency.
Time to re‐envisage culturally responsive care: Intersection of participatory health research and implementation science
Authors: Markey K. , Macfarlane A. , Manning M. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAimIn the context of widening societal diversity, culturally and linguistically diverse patients continue to experience inequities in healthcare access and deficiencies in standards of nursing care. Re‐framing culturally responsive care as a complex intervention spanning multiple interacting factors at micro, meso and macro levels is an essential prerequisite for addressing knowledge translation gaps into everyday nursing practice. To this end, this paper proposes and explicates the potential of applying synergistic participatory implementation methodologies for developing effective implementation strategies with impact at individual and wider structural levels.DesignDiscussion Paper.Data SourcesA co‐design case study is presented as an example of combining normalization process theory and participatory learning and action to investigate and support the implementation of culturally responsive care in general practice nursing.Implications for NursingEnacting culturally responsive health care is inherently complex in that it is influenced by multiple interacting factors. Viewing culturally responsive care as a complex intervention and incorporating a synergistic participatory implementation science approach offers possibilities for addressing the documented shortcomings in the implementation of culturally responsive nursing care.ConclusionThere is a need to move away from conventional approaches to conceptualizing and generating evidence on culturally responsive care. Incorporating participatory implementation methodologies can provide a new lens to investigate and support whole system implementation strategies.ImpactThe combination of participatory and implementation methodologies is both theoretically and empirically informed. Engaging stakeholders in the co‐design and co‐production of evidence and solutions to long standing problems has the potential to increase the likelihood of influencing iterative and sustainable implementation and changes to clinical practice and systems.Patient or Public ContributionThis work is part of a wider programme of participatory health research on migrant health, partnering with a non‐governmental organization that supports migrants.
Tertiary transfer effect (TTE) of contact with sexual minorities in a sample of Colombian heterosexual and gay participants
Authors: Navarro María Camila , Chamorro Coneo Ana María , Quiroz Molinares Nathalia , Mebarak Moisés , De los Reyes Aragón Carlos , Barrientos‐Delgado Jaime 
Published: August 2023

AbstractContact with sexually diverse people predicts attitude transformation towards the whole group membership (i.e., the primary transfer effect) and may potentially generalize to other group memberships (i.e., The secondary transfer effect). However, the effect of contact may extend beyond this known attitudinal transformation, comprising also cognitive growth and likely impact other types of psychological outcomes or Tertiary Transfer Effect (TTE). This study used a cross‐sectional design with a convenient sample of respondents of gay (N = 320) and heterosexual (N = 320) sexual orientation to test whether the relationship between contact with sexual minorities and well‐being was accounted for by positive stereotype content and cognitive flexibility. Mediation analyses corroborated a small but significant indirect effect of positive stereotype content and cognitive flexibility sequentially, within the relationship between contact and well‐being, both in heterosexual and gay participants. Thus, partially supporting the hypothesized TTE of contact in this sample. The study of TTE is still in its infancy, future research would benefit from exploring the effect of contact as a promising tool to promote psychological well‐being in both parts involved within the social exchange. It may be profitable for anti‐prejudice efforts to incorporate this generalization principle to expand the reach of inclusion programs targeting sexual minorities.
Right‐wing authoritarianism and anti‐Asian prejudice in response to the COVID‐19 pandemic in the United States
Authors: Womick Jake , King Laura A. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractDrawing upon existing theory, the current research tested whether people high on right‐wing authoritarianism were predisposed to endorse prejudice in reaction to anxiety arising from the threat posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. In Study 1 (N = 3009), we found that among people high on right‐wing authoritarianism, pandemic anxiety predicted a stronger endorsement of prejudice toward Asian Americans, who had been (inaccurately) associated with the spread of COVID‐19. Preregistered Study 2 (N = 947) addressed the methodological limitations of Study 1 and replicated these findings at a later period in the pandemic. Implications and future directions are discussed.
Investigating the impact of a gamified learning analytics dashboard: Student experiences and academic achievement
Authors: Alam Md. I. , Malone Lauren , Nadolny Larysa , Brown Michael , Cervato Cinzia 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe substantial growth in gamification research has connected gamified learning to enhanced engagement, improved performance, and greater motivation. Similar to gamification, personalized learning analytics dashboards can enhance student engagement.ObjectivesThis study explores the student experiences and academic achievements using a gamified dashboard in a large, introductory STEM course.MethodsWe examined two groups of students enrolled in different sections of a one‐semester‐long physical geology course with a total enrollment of 223 students. The only difference between the groups was that one had access to the dashboard. The data collection included students' assignments, overall performances, and exam scores. Students in both sections completed a Science Literacy Concept Inventory survey at the beginning and end of the term. Additionally, students completed an end‐of‐term survey containing open‐ended questions on their experience and interactions with specific elements.ResultsStudents shared mostly positive comments about their experience with the dashboard, and the final grade of students with access to the dashboard was 13% higher, on average, compared to their peers in the non‐dashboard section.ConclusionWith low costs and little time invested, gamified dashboards could have a significant impact on student performance in large STEM lecture courses.