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Rigour vs. Reality: Contextualizing Qualitative Research in the Low‐Income Settings in Emerging Markets
Authors: Halme Minna , Piekkari Rebecca , Matos Stelvia , Wierenga Marleen , Hall Jeremy 
Published: November 2022

AbstractManagement scholars increasingly conduct qualitative research in low‐income settings in emerging markets. These large communities, which often operate in the informal economy and cut across national boundaries, face enormous challenges in meeting basic needs. Nevertheless, low‐income settings have not received separate methodological attention and are often subsumed instead under the more general and homogenous category of emerging markets. We argue that application of Western methodological conventions to low‐income settings may result in decontextualized and distorted knowledge that does not advance societal betterment. We characterize research that strictly follows methodological rules and steps, with limited contextualization for low‐income settings as ‘rigour‐by‐convention’. In turn, we introduce the alternative concept of ‘rigour‐within‐context’, which reconciles the seemingly opposing goals of rigorous and contextualized research. In this approach, researchers contextualize their research, even if this means deviating from established conventions. Hence, rigour should be judged by its internal logic rather than by external rules or templates not designed to capture key insights from low‐income settings. We conclude by recommending the means through which contextualized research on low‐income settings can be conducted.
Floral composition and diversity of the lagos coastal environment, South‐Western, Nigeria
Authors: Ajikah Linus B. , Adekanmbi Olusola H. , Oyebanji Oyetola O. , Agboola Oludare O. , Akomaye Ferdinand A. , Adeonipekun Peter A. , Onuminya Temitope O. , Bamford Marion , Ogundipe Oluwatoyin T. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe present study investigates the floral diversity of the Lagos coastal environments by sampling 21 points using the quadrat method. The study revealed two major aquatic ecosystem types (mangrove and freshwater swamp) and recorded 125 species belonging to 108 genera and 49 families. While Alchornea cordifolia and Raphia hookeri were found as the most frequent, Acalypha crenata and Acrostichum aureum were the least abundant species. The highest and lowest species‐rich locations were Unilag (n = 125 species) and Abule Osun (n = 2 species), respectively. The vegetation structure of the LCE is dominated by herbaceous species. Our findings provide insights on the flora diversity of the LCE, and a guideline for the effective conservation of near‐threatened species such as Nauclea diderrichii and Mitragyna stipulosa in this coastal ecosystem is presented.
Addressing workplace gender inequality: Using the evidence to avoid common pitfalls
Authors: Ryan Michelle K. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIn this Landmark article I outline four common missteps that are made when designing and implementing workplace gender equality initiatives: (1) when we don't go beyond describing the numbers; (2) when we try to ‘fix’ women rather than fix systems; (3) when we are overly optimistic about the progress we have made; and (4) when we fail to recognise the intersectionality of the experiences that women face. I will briefly consider each of these missteps in term, presenting research that suggests alternative ways of approaching gender equality initiatives.
Successful combined auxiliary partial liver and intestinal transplantation in two highly sensitized, cross‐match positive patients
Authors: Wu Guosheng , Liu Chaoxu , Ma Nan , Zhou Xile , Zhao Long , Zhang Yuntao , Zhang Wentong , Liang Tingbo 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIntroductionSensitization to human leukocyte antigen (HLA) creates an immunological barrier to intestinal transplantation (ITx). Current desensitization therapies are limited and ineffective in the most highly sensitized patients. A co‐transplanted whole liver transplant can protect a kidney, heart, or intestinal allograft from antibody‐mediated injury. Whether an auxiliary partial liver allograft provides effective protection for highly sensitized intestinal transplant recipients is unknown.MethodsTwo patients with strong HLA donor‐specific antibody at high titer against their deceased donors underwent combined auxiliary partial liver and ITx across a positive cross‐match. The left lateral lobes from the combined‐graft recipients and the right liver lobes from the deceased donors were transplanted as a domino procedure to other four patients.ResultsTwo combined‐graft recipients have had an uneventful postoperative course without major complications at a 12‐ and 24‐month follow‐up, respectively. Intestinal graft function has been excellent with no evidence of humoral or cellular rejection. While a positive cross‐match turned negative, titers of donor‐specific HLA antibodies gradually declined over time after transplant. The left liver lobes procured from the combined‐graft recipients were successfully transplanted into two pediatric patients (age 1.9, 2.4 years) and the right lobes from two deceased donors were successfully transplanted into two adult patients. All transplant procedures went well, without post‐operative complications related to the splitting technique.ConclusionOur results indicate that an auxiliary liver transplant can effectively protect a co‐transplanted intestinal allograft against rejection and suggest that this combined procedure may serve as a useful therapeutic adjunct for a highly sensitized intestinal transplant candidate.
Infants show enhanced neural responses to musical meter frequencies beyond low‐level features
Authors: Lenc Tomas , Peter Varghese , Hooper Caitlin , Keller Peter E. , Burnham Denis , Nozaradan Sylvie 
Published: November 2022

AbstractMusic listening often entails spontaneous perception and body movement to a periodic pulse‐like meter. There is increasing evidence that this cross‐cultural ability relates to neural processes that selectively enhance metric periodicities, even when these periodicities are not prominent in the acoustic stimulus. However, whether these neural processes emerge early in development remains largely unknown. Here, we recorded the electroencephalogram (EEG) of 20 healthy 5‐ to 6‐month‐old infants, while they were exposed to two rhythms known to induce the perception of meter consistently across Western adults. One rhythm contained prominent acoustic periodicities corresponding to the meter, whereas the other rhythm did not. Infants showed significantly enhanced representations of meter periodicities in their EEG responses to both rhythms. This effect is unlikely to reflect the tracking of salient acoustic features in the stimulus, as it was observed irrespective of the prominence of meter periodicities in the audio signals. Moreover, as previously observed in adults, the neural enhancement of meter was greater when the rhythm was delivered by low‐pitched sounds. Together, these findings indicate that the endogenous enhancement of metric periodicities beyond low‐level acoustic features is a neural property that is already present soon after birth. These high‐level neural processes could set the stage for internal representations of musical meter that are critical for human movement coordination during rhythmic musical behavior.Research Highlights

5‐ to 6‐month‐old infants were presented with auditory rhythms that induce the perception of a periodic pulse‐like meter in adults.
Infants showed selective enhancement of EEG activity at meter‐related frequencies irrespective of the prominence of these frequencies in the stimulus.
Responses at meter‐related frequencies were boosted when the rhythm was conveyed by bass sounds.
High‐level neural processes that transform rhythmic auditory stimuli into internal meter templates emerge early after birth.
Ahead of the pain: Where we stand after a decade of growth in United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties‐certified headache subspecialists
Authors: Kanegi Skyler L. , Rosen Noah L. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractObjectiveTo characterize the geographic distribution of United States (US) headache subspecialists in 2021 compared to 2012 and analyze trends in distribution of and growth by geography.IntroductionHeadache disorders are the second‐highest cause of disease burden worldwide. Historically, headache disorders have been treated by primary care and emergency physicians, often suboptimally. Our 2012 study identified further disparities in geographic distribution of United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS)‐certified headache subspecialists.MethodsThis correlational population study explores the current geographic distribution of and changes in subspecialists by aggregating data from the UCNS, National Health Interview Survey, US Census, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and American Community Survey.ResultsIn 2021, there were 692 UCNS‐certified headache subspecialists. There continued to be higher subspecialist density in the Northeast (1:34,678) and Midwest (1:55,005), with the highest density in Vermont (1:12,510) and Connecticut (1:20,419). The highest absolute subspecialist increases were in the South (99), California (35), and Texas (25). The highest relative subspecialist increases were in the West (105%), Vermont (500%), and Mississippi (500%). The univariable regressions showed significant associations between number of subspecialists and adult headache population (R2 = 0.797, p < 0.001), between subspecialist density and personal income (R2 = 0.935, p = 0.033), and between growth in subspecialists and poverty rate (R2 = 0.553, p = 0.022). However, the multivariable regressions showed that only the adult population was significantly associated with number of subspecialists (adjusted R2 = 0.806, p < 0.001).ConclusionOverall, there has been substantial growth in the number of UCNS‐certified headache subspecialists in the US, especially relative to growth in adult headache population. Subspecialist density continues to be highest in the Northeast and is associated with higher per capita personal income. However, there has been encouraging growth in geographies that previously had little to no access. These findings represent positive progress, but there is more to be done to both increase access to optimal headache care by subspecialists nationally and decrease geographic disparities in access to care.
General practitioners' wellbeing during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Novel methods with social media data
Authors: Golder Su , Jefferson Laura , McHugh Elizabeth , Essex Holly , Heathcote Claire , Castro Avila Ana , Dale Veronica , Van Der Feltz‐Cornelis Christina , Bloor Karen 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundIt is difficult to engage busy healthcare professionals in research. Yet during the COVID‐19 pandemic, gaining their perspectives has never been more important.ObjectiveTo explore social media data for insights into the wellbeing of UK General Practitioners (GPs) during the Covid‐19 pandemic.MethodsWe used a combination of search approaches to identify 381 practising UK NHS GPs on Twitter. Using a two stage social media analysis, we firstly searched for key themes from 91,034 retrieved tweets (before and during the pandemic). Following this we used qualitative content analysis to provide in‐depth insights from 7145 tweets related to wellbeing.ResultsSocial media proved a useful tool to identify a cohort of UK GPs; following their tweets longitudinally to explore key themes and trends in issues related to GP wellbeing during the pandemic. These predominately related to support, resources and public perceptions and fluctuations were identified at key timepoints during the pandemic, all achieved without burdening busy GPs.ConclusionSocial media data can be searched to identify a cohort of GPs to explore their wellbeing and changes over time.
Social representation of nonacademic work from the perspective of company gatekeepers in the Mexican tourism sector
Authors: Hunink Claudia , Raesfeld Lydia 
Published: November 2022

AbstractCooperations or transfers of the German technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system have taken place in different cultural contexts in recent decades. In Mexico, the so‐called Modelo Méxicano de Formación Dual has been adapted to Mexico's cultural conditions. Yet, it still seems to be largely unknown in society, the education system and the labour market. Attitudes, perceptions or so‐called ‘social representations’ are culturally anchored in a society and can be identified in artefacts and individual narratives. Especially social representations of company gatekeepers, such as human resources employees are focused because they regulate access in companies and to higher positions. Although this happens on the basis of organizational transition policies, decision‐making processes are shaped by culturally anchored individual perceptions. The target group of company gatekeepers from the tourism sector was interviewed within the framework of a qualitative study during eight semistructured ‘face‐to‐screen’ interviews, analysed according to grounded theory methodology. Based on social representation analysis, the Mexican labour market seems to be dichotomized. Academic titles have a high symbolic value, promising prestige. TVET options are given little focus, lack a high social esteem and are still largely unknown. Those produce técnicos, while holders of oficos often do on‐the‐job training within their families. Both depend upon their employers and have to accept unfavourable working conditions. This implies physically demanding, often gender‐specific work. Promotions are possible, even without academic degrees. Because of a lack of institutionalization, these are subjective, depending on the goodwill of company gatekeepers. Promotions are possible to a certain extent, so nonacademic workers are facing a glass ceiling.
Hydrodynamic cavitation processing of ascorbic acid treated precooled sugarcane juice for physiochemical, bioactive, enzyme stability, and microbial safety
Authors: Bhukya Jithender , Mohapatra Debabandya , Naik Ravindra 
Published: November 2022

AbstractA hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) system (0.35 MPa) with a cooling arrangement was developed for the treatment of ascorbic acid (AA)‐treated sugarcane juice (AASCJ). The AASCJ was precooled to different temperatures (4, 17, and 30°C) and underwent HC processing for different durations (10, 20, 30, and 40 min). The quality parameters such as pH, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, polyphenol oxidase (PPO), peroxidase (POD) activity, viscosity, total color difference, microbial load, total phenolic, flavonoids, AA, and antioxidant activity were investigated. The processed AASCJ precooled to 4°C resulted in more than 90% retention in color, total phenolic content, flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity. The PPO and POD activities significantly reduced after HC treatment. A 3 log reduction in the microbial population was achieved during HC processing. The optimized condition for HC treatment of AASCJ was a precooling temperature of 4°C and a treatment time of 30 min.Practical applicationsSugarcane juice has a short shelf life due to the high rate of microbiological contamination and enzymatic reactions that occur shortly after extraction. Low‐temperature HC is a nonthermal approach for processing low viscous liquid foods. The HC processed AASCJ is microbiologically safe, with reduced PPO and POD activity, and better retention of bioactive compounds. The low‐temperature HC processing can be used instead of thermal processing to reduce both enzymatic and nonenzymatic browning reactions and eradicate pathogenic microorganisms while maintaining the sugarcane juice quality. This approach is simple to handle, requires little investment, and does not use environmentally hazardous chemicals.
Subjective and objective evaluation of masticatory function in patients with bimaxillary implant‐supported prostheses
Authors: Homsi George , Karlsson Anna , Almotairy Nabeel , Trulsson Mats , Kumar Abhishek , Grigoriadis Anastasios 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundPeople perform poorly in masticatory function tests despite well‐functioning prostheses. However, it is unclear whether there is an agreement between subjective and objective measures of mastication.ObjectivesTo investigate the association between subjective and objective measures of masticatory function in patients with bimaxillary implant‐supported prostheses.Materials and MethodsAn experimental group (n = 25, age = 70.6 ± 7.5 years, eight women) with bimaxillary implant‐supported fixed prostheses and a control group (n = 25, age = 69.0 ± 5.3, 13 women) with natural dentition were recruited. The participants in the experimental group were included if they had been using the prosthesis for at least a year and had no obvious complaints with their prostheses. The control group was people with natural dentition and without any prostheses or complaints related to the masticatory system. The masticatory function was evaluated objectively with food comminution and mixing ability tests, and subjectively with jaw function limitation scale (JLFS) and oral health impact profile (OHIP).ResultsThe experimental group performed poorly in both objective tests (p < .001). However, there was no significant differences between the two groups in total JFLS (p = .114) and OHIP (p = .312) scores. Though, there were certain positive correlations between the food comminution test and JFLS subdomains in the control group, and a positive correlation between food comminution test and specific subdomains of OHIP in the experimental group indicating poor correlation between the subjective and objective measures.ConclusionAlthough patients with implant prostheses show poor masticatory performance, there is no agreement in the objective and subjective measures of mastication.
Chopsticks and clothes: Chinese heritage parents' perspectives on young children's technology use as a tool for language and cultural learning
Authors: Hao Ling 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis paper presents Chinese heritage parents' perspectives on young children's use of technology as a tool for language and cultural learning. Growing up with Confucian heritage culture, some Chinese parents have particular cultural beliefs about learning that value effortful learning practices and the social context of learning. However, some Chinese parents believe technology is just a tool for entertainment and keeps children away from social interaction, which leads to their preference of print‐based literacy practices at home. Four parents from different families whose children were between the ages of four to five participated in this study. These parents were interviewed about their experience and history of using technology and their thoughts about technology as a tool for language and cultural learning. Four narratives were constructed to describe parents' experiences, histories, opinions, cultural values and beliefs. Parents' perspectives were influenced by a variety of intertwined factors, including their own childhood language learning experiences, their histories of using technology, their cultural values and beliefs about learning, the purpose of technological experiences, and the quality of available technological resources. Pedagogical implications for using technology with children and communicating with parents are discussed.
Factors associated with nursing students' self‐regulated learning in clinical practicum: A descriptive cross‐sectional study
Authors: Subaş Furkan , Karaçay Pelin 
Published: November 2022

AbstractSelf‐regulated learning is essential to nursing students' professional development, especially in the management of their learning and adaptation to complex clinical learning environments. This study aimed to explore the self‐regulated learning status and associated factors of nursing students in clinical practicum. The study was conducted with 764 second‐, third‐, and fourth‐year nursing students from 135 nursing undergraduate programs in Turkey. Data were collected using a questionnaire that consisted of sociodemographic characteristics, factors affecting learning, and the “Self‐Regulated Learning Scale in Clinical Nursing Practice.” Descriptive methods, univariate linear regression, and multiple linear regression were used for data analysis. The results of the multiple regression analysis revealed that being female, having a higher academic grade point average, having willingly chosen the nursing profession, feeling comfortable in clinical practicum, having the ability to transfer theoretical knowledge into practice, and making sufficient effort to learn in clinical practicum were factors associated with nursing students' self‐regulated learning; these factors explained 45.1% of the variance. The study suggests that positive learning clinical environments can support students in the use of self‐regulated learning approaches.
Clinical characteristics and outcome in 15 dogs treated with transsphenoidal hypophysectomy for nonfunctional sellar masses
Authors: Hyde Brittany R. , Martin Linda G. , Chen Annie V. , Guess Sarah C. , Carrera‐Justiz Sheila , Bruyette David , Owen Tina J. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractObjectiveTo characterize the clinical features, neurological examination findings, diagnostic imaging results, histopathological findings, and outcome following transsphenoidal hypophysectomy (TSH) in dogs with nonfunctional sellar masses (NFSM).Study designMulti‐institutional retrospective study.MethodsMedical records of dogs that underwent TSH for a NFSM were reviewed for clinical signs, physical and neurological examination findings, diagnostic imaging results, endocrine testing, surgery reports, and outcome. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was rereviewed, and tumors were classified using the previously described system according to pituitary tumor extension and vascular involvement. Owners of dogs that survived to discharge were contacted.ResultsThe majority of dogs presented for mentation change (12/15). The mean pituitary to brain ratio (P/B ratio) was 1.05 (0.6–1.4). Eight dogs had a tumor imaging classification of 5B. Eleven dogs were diagnosed with a nonfunctional pituitary adenoma (NFPA). Perioperative mortality was 33% (5/15). The median survival for all dogs was 232 days (0–1658). When dogs that did not survive to discharge were excluded, the median survival time was 708 days. Seven of 10 dogs that survived the perioperative period received adjunctive therapy. Owner assessment of outcome was excellent (6/7) to good (1/7).ConclusionThe common presenting complaint for dogs with large NFSM causing mass effect was mentation changes. Dogs with NFPA that survived to discharge and received adjunctive therapy had good to excellent outcomes.Clinical significanceTranssphenoidal debulking with adjunctive therapy can be considered for the treatment of NFSM causing clinical signs of mass effect in dogs. Successful long‐term outcomes are possible.