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Augmenting women empowerment: a systematic literature review on microfinance-led developmental interventions
Authors: Parwez Sazzad , Patel Ruchi 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
This study aims to explore economic, social, psychological and political empowerment and dis-empowerment of women caused by microfiance interventions. Women tend to face the brunt of societal discrimination created by economic, social, psychological and political disempowerment. This led to the emergence of the microfinance model for the rural poor and specifically focused on women as an agency for social change.

Design/methodology/approach
This study is based on a systemic literature review to examine microfinance-led women empowerment to reduce the ambiguity in theoretical and empirical underpinning.

Findings
The study’s findings suggest that even though microfinance as a developmental model is not a runaway success, it did make some positive impact on the status of women.

Originality/value
This study shows that the microfinance program empowers women and reduces societal inequalities to some extent, but literature also suggests that microfinance as a model has failed to make the requisite socio-economic change, and in some cases, there is adverse impact.
Using care plans in mental health nursing clinical education: are we forcing students to pretend?
Authors: Ançel Gülsüm , Çekiç Yasemin , Canbulat Şahinde 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
Students have an opportunity to integrate their theoretical knowledge into practice, develop skills to provide quality nursing care and gain clinical experience by using care plans. For this reason, it is important and necessary to identify students’ feelings, opinions and behaviors regarding care plans. This study aims to evaluate students’ opinions about working with a care plan to develop a realistic practice and achievable goals in clinical training of mental health nursing education.

Design/methodology/approach
A total of 90 senior nursing students were enrolled in this study, and data were collected from 63 students who received informed consent. In the data collection, a structured “Learning-Teaching Process Assessment Form” which consists of two parts created by the researchers in accordance with the qualitative research model was applied at the end of training period. The data were analyzed manually by researchers with “thematic analysis” method.

Findings
The analysis of data revealed three categories and ten themes. More than half of the students stated that they were not satisfied with the care plan, but they found working with a care plan as realistic, whereas the majority of them found it difficult planning a care plan, but found it beneficial to working with the care plan.

Originality/value
This study results show that different strategies are needed for students to implement nursing process effectively.
Reimagining career education with the future senses
Authors: Westacott Marguerite 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
Career education and employability have become Australian university curriculum and pedagogy priorities to meet the changing world of work and federal government parameters linking higher education funding to graduate employment outcomes. This conceptual paper aims to present the hypothesis that emphasis on integrating career education in the curriculum can provide an opportunity to embed future-thinking concepts by reframing future-focussed career education practice to futures focussed. It proposes that using a Futures Senses lens to expand current career pedagogy liberates career education from individualised cognitive decision-making and self-analysis; to include the affective, collective imagining, ancestral voices and innate gifts.

Design/methodology/approach
A suite of five career education pedagogical tools that have been embedded by the author in the curriculum of an enabling education course in a regional Australian university; are described, analysed and reconceptualised using the Futures Senses. A Causal Layered Analysis provides a layered comparison of future-focussed and futures focussed career education.

Discussion
The discussion reflects on current pedagogical practice by the author and indicates pragmatic implications for applying a future-focussed approach to career education practice. Implementation of these reimagined activities provides an opportunity for future qualitative research.

Originality/value
Opportunity exists to leverage rising institutional demands and political agendas of integrating career education in the tertiary curriculum, as a means of embedding futures concepts, thinking and pedagogy. The reimagined activities are a pragmatic offering that can be used by educators to initiate and nurture futures thinking.
A snapshot of sustainability assurance market in New Zealand
Authors: Hsiao Pei-Chi Kelly , Scott Tom , Zang Zeting 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
This study aims to provide a snapshot of voluntary sustainability assurance in New Zealand (NZ) in 2020. we assess the frequency of different assurance elements and discuss aspects of current practices that potentially contribute to the audit expectation gap. we also test whether the determinants of voluntary sustainability assurance in NZ are consistent with international findings.

Design/methodology/approach
For 118 companies listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange in 2020, we hand collected data on whether sustainability information was assured, subject matter assured, assurance level, outcome, provider, disclosure of detailed procedures, standard referenced and criteria applied. we then examine the influences of voluntary sustainability assurance using both univariate and regression analysis.

Findings
Approximately 20% of listed companies that disclosed sustainability information provide a sustainability assurance report, indicating low levels of assurance compared to international practices. we note that the presence of different forms of assurance and certification, placement of sustainability information before financial statements and the associated audit report and mixture of assurance levels potentially contribute to the audit expectation gap. Further, voluntary sustainability assurance practices are diverse, and there are notable differences between Big Four accounting firms and other providers in terms of assurance level and standard referenced. Consistent with prior studies, we find size and industry classification as two main drivers of voluntary sustainability assurance.

Originality/value
We contribute NZ-specific insights to the sustainability assurance literature. The findings on voluntary sustainability assurance practices and reflection on the audit expectation gap are timely and relevant to the new climate-related disclosure mandate and pending assurance requirements.
Financial literacy resources in US public libraries: website analysis
Authors: Faulkner Ash E. 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThis article explores the financial literacy resources patrons can discover and/or access on the webpages of the largest 48 US public libraries in order to assess the strength of public libraries' current support to patrons seeking assistance with personal financial matters.Design/methodology/approachThe author completed a website analysis of the largest 48 US public libraries, as defined by the four sets of criteria in the American Library Association (ALA) publication. Website analysis was completed via a standardized checklist assessment covering full-site searching, catalog content, the availability of relevant guides and/or workshops, and any other relevant online resources.FindingsPublic libraries provide many resources relevant to patrons searching for personal finance topics, but some of these resources are not ideally highlighted on libraries' websites. Site search tools are generally less efficient than catalog search tools. Only half of the studied libraries have relevant online guides, but all libraries have some relevant online resources.Originality/valueWhile there are a number of research articles exploring how public libraries support financial literacy in their communities, there has not yet been an in-depth exploration of how public libraries support this literacy, specifically through the materials highlighted and/or available via their websites. This research addresses this gap in the literature.
Moving beyond corporate statements on diversity to build a truly inclusive environment for staff
Authors: Chakraverty Julie 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
This paper aims to analyse how leaders can foster inclusive environments within their companies that support a diversity of employees. The piece discusses the rise of “cancel culture”, arguing that protecting against cultural misstep is increasingly important due to the rise of social media.

Design/methodology/approach
The piece uses experience in senior leadership, as well as personal lived experience of diversity and inclusion in the workplace to draw conclusions around how DE&I policies can be improved.

Findings
It is essential that senior leaders and HR teams build a strong diversity strategy that accounts for the lived experiences of staff, and pushes for real, concrete change in the workplace.

Originality/value
Conversely to the actions of many large corporations, here the author posits that creating an external image centred around diversity and inclusion is not enough to create a psychologically secure environment for employees.
Outcomes of government digitization and effects on accountability in Benin
Authors: Zumofen Raphaël , Kakpovi Bellarminus Gildas , Mabillard Vincent 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
This paper aims to explain the impacts of the ongoing digitization reform in Benin. It demonstrates that a well-conducted reform can reduce corruption, improve performance and bring citizens closer to the administration. It also highlights the elements needed to ensure the success of such a reform.

Design/methodology/approach
The impacts of the digitization of services and processes on both administrative structures and accountability mechanisms are described and discussed through the analysis of interviews conducted with government officials and key external stakeholders.

Findings
Findings indicate that the implementation of new technologies has created difficulties for public servants and that reaching out to the entire population is still proving challenging. However, the reform has helped prevent abuses and corruption in management, and it has raised hopes of improving the state–citizen relationship in the long run.

Originality/value
This paper adds to the research on digitization, accountability and state–citizen relationships in developing countries. It fills a gap in the literature by directly analyzing the relationship between digitization and public accountability in Benin.
Dermoscopic furrow ink test of the palmar lesion in loricrin keratoderma
Authors: Shirahama Toshihiro , Hamada Takahiro , Abe Toshifumi , Arakawa Masataka , Teye Kwesi , Koga Hiroshi , Ishii Norito , Nakama Takekuni 
Published: April 2022

AbstractPalmoplantar keratodermas (PPK) comprise a heterogeneous group of keratinization disorders that gradually progress during childhood, resulting in difficulties to establish a diagnosis and to identify a candidate gene for sequencing. Dermoscopic examination with staining of palmoplantar skin using a whiteboard marker, so‐called “furrow ink test”, could be a useful tool for differentiation between furrow and ridge in understanding the morphological characteristics of PPK. One of the striking features in autosomal dominant loricrin keratoderma (LK) is diffuse PPK with honeycomb pattern. In this study, we performed dermoscopic furrow ink test in a Japanese family of LK with the most frequent mutation c.684dup, p.Ser229Valfs*107 in the loricrin gene. The severe lesion revealed that irregular circular hyperkeratoses were aggregated and normal structures of furrows and ridges were disrupted. To accurately describe the nature of this dermoscopic patterned skin surface, we suggest that the condition could be termed as “irregular cobblestone appearance” rather than “honeycomb pattern”. Regular cobblestone appearance to maintain parallel furrow structure was observed in early or mild hyperkeratotic lesions. Eccrine sweat glands that open on the surface of ridges nearly disappeared, resulting in hypohidrosis.
Multidimensional structural racism predicts birth outcomes for Black and White Minnesotans
Authors: Chantarat Tongtan , Van Riper David C. , Hardeman Rachel R. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractObjectiveThe objective of this study is to determine the linkage between multidimensional structural racism typologies and preterm birth (PTB), low birthweight (LBW), and small‐for‐gestational‐age (SGA) birth among infants of White, US‐born Black, and foreign‐born Black pregnant people in Minnesota.Data SourcesThe measures of structural racism were based on the 2017 American Community Survey 5‐year estimates and the 2017 jail incarceration data from the Vera Institute of Justice. Birth outcomes of infants born in 2018 were based on birth records from the Minnesota Department of Health.Study DesignWe conducted a latent class analysis to identify multidimensional structural racism typologies in 2017 and related these typologies to birth outcomes of pregnant people who gave birth in Minnesota in 2018 using Vermunt's 3‐step approach. Racial group‐specific age‐adjusted risks of PTB, LBW, and SGA by structural racism typologies were estimated.Data CollectionStudy data were from public sources.Principal FindingsOur analysis identified three multidimensional structural racism typologies in Minnesota in 2017. These typologies can have high structural racism in some dimensions but low in others. The interactive patterns among various dimensions cannot simply be classified as “high” (i.e., high structural racism in all dimensions), “medium,” or “low.” The risks of PTB, LBW, and SGA for US‐born Black pregnant Minnesotans were always higher than for their White counterparts regardless of the typologies in which they lived during pregnancy. Furthermore, these excess risks among US‐born Black pregnant people did not vary significantly across the typologies. We did not find clear patterns when comparing the predicted risks for infants of US‐ and foreign‐born Black pregnant people.ConclusionMultidimensional structural racism increases the risks of adverse birth outcomes for US‐born Black Minnesotans. Policy interventions to dismantle structural racism and eliminate birth inequities must be multi‐sectoral as changes in one or a few dimensions, but not all, will unlikely reduce birth inequities.
Hepatic steatosis: Ultrasound assessment using attenuation imaging (ATI) with liver biopsy correlation
Authors: Welman Christopher J , Saunders Jacqualine , Zelesco Marilyn , Abbott Steven , Boardman Glenn , Ayonrinde Oyekoya T 
Published: April 2022

AbstractIntroductionHepatic steatosis duration and severity are risk factors for liver fibrosis and cardiometabolic disease. We assessed the diagnostic accuracy of attenuation imaging (ATI), compared with histologic hepatosteatosis grading in adults with varied suspected liver pathologies.MethodsLiver biopsy was performed on 76 patients (51 women, 25 men) with non‐malignant diffuse parenchymal liver disease, within 4 weeks of multiparametric liver ultrasound including attenuation imaging (ATI). Skin‐liver capsule distance (SCD) and body mass index (BMI) were measured. Histologic steatosis was graded none (S0), mild (S1), moderate (S2) or severe (S3). We compared histology and sonographic parameters.ResultsThe median patient age was 50.5 (range 18–83) years and BMI 28.9 kg/m2 (interquartile range 24.0–33.3). The distribution of histologic steatosis grade was S0 (44%), S1(17%), S2(30%) and S3(9%). Median ATI value for each biopsy steatosis grade was 0.60 (IQR: 0.52–0.65), 0.65 (IQR: 0.6–0.71), 0.83 (IQR: 0.74–0.90) and 0.90 (IQR: 0.82–1.01) dB/cm/MHz for S0, S1, S2 and S3, respectively. The AUC of ATI for detection of any steatosis (S1‐S3) and moderate to severe steatosis (S2‐S3) was 0.85 (95% CI: 0.75–0.91) and 0.91 (95% CI: 0.83–0.99) with cut‐offs of 0.55 and 0.62 dB/cm/MHz. ATI threshold of 0.74 dB/cm/MHz was able to discriminate between S0‐S1 and S2‐3 with accuracy, CI and kappa statistic of 0.8889, 0.65–0.98 and 0.7534.ConclusionWe found a good correlation between ATI and steatosis grade. The most accurate discrimination was between none to mild (S0‐1) and moderate to severe (S2‐3) steatosis.
Improving the synergistic combination of programmed death‐1/programmed death ligand‐1 blockade and radiotherapy by targeting the hypoxic tumour microenvironment
Authors: Mudassar Faiqa , Shen Han , Cook Kristina M , Hau Eric 
Published: April 2022

SummaryImmune checkpoint inhibition with PD‐1/PD‐L1 blockade is a promising area in the field of anti‐cancer therapy. Although clinical data have revealed success of PD‐1/PD‐L1 blockade as monotherapy or in combination with CTLA‐4 or chemotherapy, the combination with radiotherapy could further boost anti‐tumour immunity and enhance clinical outcomes due to the immunostimulatory effects of radiation. However, the synergistic combination of PD‐1/PD‐L1 blockade and radiotherapy can be challenged by the complex nature of the tumour microenvironment (TME), including the presence of tumour hypoxia. Hypoxia is a major barrier to the effectiveness of both radiotherapy and PD‐1/PD‐L1 blockade immunotherapy. Thus, targeting the hypoxic TME is an attractive strategy to enhance the efficacy of the combination. Addition of compounds that directly or indirectly reduce hypoxia, to the combination of PD‐1/PD‐L1 inhibitors and radiotherapy may optimize the success of the combination and improve therapeutic outcomes. In this review, we will discuss the synergistic combination of PD‐1/PD‐L1 blockade and radiotherapy and highlight the role of hypoxic TME in impeding the success of both therapies. In addition, we will address the potential approaches for targeting tumour hypoxia and how exploiting these strategies could benefit the combination of PD‐1/PD‐L1 blockade and radiotherapy.
Age‐based differences in quantity and frequency of consumption when screening for harmful alcohol use
Authors: Callinan Sarah , Livingston Michael , Dietze Paul , Gmel Gerhard , Room Robin 
Published: April 2022

AbstractBackground and aimsSurvey questions on usual quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption are regularly used in screening tools to identify drinkers requiring intervention. The aim of this study was to measure age‐based differences in quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and how this relates to the prediction of harmful or dependent drinking.DesignCross‐sectional survey.SettingAustralia.ParticipantsData were taken from 17 399 respondents who reported any alcohol consumption in the last year and were aged 18 and over from the 2016 National Drug Strategy Household Survey, a broadly representative cross‐sectional survey on substance use.MeasurementRespondents were asked about their frequency of consumption, usual quantity per occasion and the other items of the AUDIT.FindingsIn older drinkers, quantity per occasion [β = 0.53, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.43, 0.64 in 43–47‐year‐olds as an example] was a stronger predictor of dependence than frequency per occasion (β = 0.24, 95% CI = 0.17, 0.31). In younger drinkers the reverse was true, with frequency a stronger predictor (β = 0.54, 95% CI = 0.39, 0.69 in 23–27‐year‐olds) than quantity (β = 0.26, 95% CI = 0.18, 0.34 in 23–27‐year‐olds). Frequency of consumption was not a significant predictor of dependence in respondents aged 73 years and over (β = −0.03, 95% CI = −0.08, 0.02). Similar patterns were found when predicting harmful drinking. Despite this, as frequency of consumption increased steadily with age, the question on frequency was responsible for at least 65% of AUDIT scores in drinkers aged 53 years and over.ConclusionsIn younger drinkers, frequent drinking is more strongly linked to dependence and harmful drinking subscale scores on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) than quantity per occasion, yet quantity per occasion has a stronger influence on the overall AUDIT score in this group. In older drinkers, frequency of consumption is not always a significant predictor of the AUDIT dependence subscale and is a weak predictor of the harmful drinking subscale.
The impact of India's demonetization on domestic agricultural trade
Authors: Aggarwal Nidhi , Narayanan Sudha 
Published: April 2022

AbstractWe examine the impact of an extreme monetary shock, India's demonetization of 2016, on domestic agricultural trade. Using data from around 3000 regulated markets for 35 major crops, we find that trade value fell by 16.3–16.8% in the short run, settling at 11.8–12.1% after eight months, driven primarily by a decline in prices. Triple difference estimates suggest sharpest impacts for kharif crops, perishables and crops with minimal government intervention. Markets far away from banks fared worse. Our results suggest that the implosion of value of agricultural trade domestically persisted two growing seasons beyond the one that coincided with the shock, whereas existing findings suggest that the negative impact on the economy as a whole dissipates in that time.
The ultimate intimacy
Authors: LAMRANI MYRIAM 
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACTDeath—the image of the skeleton—has long been the symbol of a strong Mexican state. But, like most symbols, it has many faces. Nowhere is this more evident than in Oaxaca, where tourists flock to attend joyful Day of the Dead celebrations while the cult to La Santa Muerte, a sanctified death, is growing strong. Through the ethnographic lens of this image, I approach other representations of the slain body to reassess the country's intimacy with death against a backdrop of violence. This analysis unveils different scales of intimacies (from devotion to the nation), reckoning with how these images straddle the boundaries between politics, criminality, and religion. Ultimately, I offer the concept oftransintimacy, proposing that thetransintimatecollapses well‐known anthropological dichotomies, for it is not only a feature of how people relate with these images, but it is also at the very heart of our discipline. [transintimacy,images,anthropological theory,nationalism,death,violence,Santa Muerte,Oaxaca,Mexico]