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Athena SWAN: “Institutional peacocking” in the neoliberal university
Authors: Yarrow Emily , Johnston Karen 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis paper contributes to understandings of how Athena SWAN (AS) is shaping contemporary equality work in the context of the neoliberal university, and whether it is contributing to performative ways of doing equality work. We center our research on the exploration of the question of how the gender‐agenda is being captured by the neoliberal agenda, drawing on 35 in‐depth qualitative interviews with AS champions across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The core aim of the study is to explore how AS has been co‐opted and mobilized as a vehicle for contemporary (neoliberal) equality work. We argue that rather than contributing to transformational change, AS serves as an effective tool for institutional reputation gains and (extended) virtue signaling, conceptualized and coined here as “institutional peacocking.” This in turn, functions and is implemented in diverse institutional settings, with primarily institutional benefit, at the cost of AS champions who carry out gender equality work. We contribute empirically and conceptually to theorizations and current understandings of gender equality work in higher education, especially through AS champions' experience and the institutional benefits that present opportunity costs for some individuals, potentially serving to further entrench stereotyped perceptions of who should be doing equality work in universities, and critically, how institutions benefit.
Facile preparation of electrodes based on WO3 nanostructures modified with C and S used as anode materials for Li‐ion batteries
Authors: Roselló‐Márquez Gemma , García‐García Dionisio Miguel , Cifre‐Herrando Mireia , Blasco‐Tamarit Encarna , García‐Antón José 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAn appropriate morphological and structure matrix configuration where lithium ions could insert and de‐insert is essential for lithium‐ion batteries (LiB). Tungsten oxides (WO3) are especially attractive materials for this aim. In this research, the effects of the morphology and composition of WO3 nanostructures on the charge/discharge behavior for Li‐ion batteries are methodically examined. On the one hand, nanostructured WO3 thin film was effectively synthesized by an electrochemical procedure. Then, an annealing treatment at 600°C in air environment for 4 h was carried out. In the second electrode synthesized, a carbon layer was uniformly deposited on WO3 nanostructures to obtain a WO3/C electrode. Finally, WO3/WS2 electrodes were prepared by means of in situ sulfurization of WO3 one‐step solid‐state synthesis using tungsten trioxide (WO3) and thiourea as precursor material. By using X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction analysis, transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectra, and field‐emission scanning electron microscopy, the three electrodes have been morphologically characterized. Electrochemical properties were analyzed by cyclic voltammogram, galvanostatic charge/discharge cycling, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Among all the synthesized samples, WO3/C nanostructures reveal the best performance as they exhibit the greatest discharge capacity and cycle performance (820 mA h g−1).
Genomic rotational crossbreeding with advanced optimum contribution selection methods applied to simulated German Angler and German Holstein dairy cattle populations
Authors: Stock Joana , Esfandyari Hadi , Wellmann Robin , Hinrichs Dirk , Bennewitz Jörn 
Published: November 2022

AbstractMany local dairy cattle breeds are facing genetic extinction due to a large proportion of foreign genes, which have been introgressed in the past. In addition, the performance gap to popular high‐yielding breeds is increasing, resulting in a risk of numeric extinction. In the present simulation study, a genomic rotational crossbreeding scheme with the high‐yielding German Holstein breed and the numerically small German Angler breed was analysed with the aim to utilize heterosis effects in the crossbred animals. Simultaneously inbreeding was controlled, and the amount of Holstein introgression observed in the Angler breed was reduced. Different scenarios of implementing OCS methods for Angler individuals were evaluated, which differed in their restrictions regarding kinship, native kinship, as well as the amount of genetic contributions from German Holstein. The results showed that rotational crossbreeding can result in superior crossbred offspring compared to the purebred parental lines, whereby OCS methods can simultaneously restrict the increase in inbreeding and keep the Holstein contributions at their current level. However, reducing the amount of migrant contributions while restricting the increase in the native kinship in Angler turned out to be a costly restriction. The reason was that Angler with low genetic contributions from Holsteins tended to have similar Angler ancestors. Consequently, reducing Holstein contributions would considerably increase the native kinship in Angler if it were not constrained. The constraint on the native kinship made a constraint on the conventional kinship superfluous and caused it to increase at a much lower rate than envisaged. This led to both, a high genetic diversity and a low genetic gain. The high genetic diversity in Angler also resulted in lower and oscillating heterosis effects in the crossbred animals. Thus, the reduction of migrant contribution did not increase heterosis effects in the crossbred offspring, and did not result in superior crossbred offspring in general.
Clarifying the effect of rheological parameters of starch fluid on tensile properties of final extrudate in twin‐screw extrusion by numerical simulation
Authors: Liu Qiannan , Liu Wei , Bi Chao , Hu Xiaojia , Zhang Tingting , Zhang Liang , Hu Honghai 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe distribution of the flow field, the input energy of the twin‐screw, and the dissipated energy on the fluid during the twin‐screw extrusion process were calculated by the POLYFLOW software to establish the relationship between the rheological parameters of starch fluid and tensile properties of the final extrudate. The results demonstrated that the pressure difference, the input energy of the twin‐screw, and the dissipated energy on the fluid were directly proportional to the zero‐shear viscosity (η0), reduced with the raise of the relaxation time constant (λ) and raised with the raise of the power‐law index (n). When the moisture content of starch fluid raised, the η0 value reduced, whereas the λ value and n value increased. The pressure difference, the input energy of the twin‐screw, and the dissipated energy on the fluid decreased, reducing the maximum tensile force of the final extrudate. Through numerical simulation and experimental verification, it was found that the changes of η0 value, λ value, and n value restricted each other on the tensile properties of final extrudate. Based on the numerical simulation, the tensile properties of the final extrudate could be predicted through rheological parameters of starch fluid.Practical ApplicationsA method was established to predict the final extrudate properties based on rheological parameters and numerical simulation in this study. Based on the numerical simulation, the tensile properties of the final extrudate could be predicted through rheological parameters of starch fluid. This research will provide insight into the mechanism of twin‐screw extrusion of starch‐based materials.
Assessment of nutritional quality of non‐conventional millet malt enriched bar
Authors: Selokar Nupur , Vidyalakshmi Rajagopal , Thiviya Perumal , Sinija Vadakkepulppara Ramachandran Nair , Hema Vincent 
Published: November 2022

AbstractMillet malt is a nutrient‐dense diet for children and elders. There is a lack of research studies dealing with malt‐based protein substitutes in snack bars. This research presents a novel concept for using millet malt for the production of the snack bar. Given health credentials, millet malt can be a healthier alternative to conventional snack bars. The study found the effect of millet malt addition ranges from 10, 12, 14, and 16% on the quality of snack bars. The most acceptable snack bar was millet malt level at 12% (M12), which contributes to 21.82% of protein and 450 kcal of energy. Millet malt–enriched bars (MMEB) have good antioxidant activity (95.89%), in vitro protein digestibility (79.08%), and total phenolic content (105.7%), which provide several health benefits and increase the oxidative stability of food. This research depicted effectively the use of millet malt for snack bars as a nutritional supplement in a low‐protein bar. The developed MMEB can recommend for nutritionally risk groups like malnutrition and protein deficiency.Novelty impact statementThe novelty of the present invention millet malt bar comprises the following:

The underused millet malt was used as a plant protein source and plant protein was made from millet malt by liquefaction and deproteinization process, which contributes to greater protein digestibility.
Natural color and flavor obtained from millet malt syrup by saccharification process were used as the substitute for artificial additives.
It has a good balance of protein and energy, besides regular enhanced nutrition, and possesses greater antioxidant activity with the contribution of phenolic compounds. Nutribar provides all the essential nutrients, packed with fiber and phytochemicals.
Current status and future prospects for oral care education in Bachelor of Nursing curriculums: A Japanese cross‐sectional study
Authors: Haresaku Satoru , Miyoshi Maki , Kubota Keiko , Obuse Mika , Aoki Hisae , Nakashima Fuyuko , Muramatsu Masumi , Maeda Hitomi , Uchida Souhei , Miyazono Mami , Iino Hidechika , Naito Toru 
Published: November 2022

AbstractObjectiveThis study sought to investigate the current status and faculty members' perceptions of oral care education in Bachelor of Nursing curriculums in Japan.MethodData were gathered through a questionnaire survey of 196 participants, who were faculty members in charge of oral care education in the basic, adult, gerontological, and home nursing fields, from 295 nursing schools that offered Bachelor degrees in nursing across Japan.ResultsThe quantitative data showed that 38.5% of the participants worked for less than 5 years as oral care educators, only 15.5% taught oral care in perioperative wards, only 62.2% used an oral care training simulator, and less than 30% believed that training in the prevention of oral diseases should be enhanced. From the descriptive responses, this study identified such problems as the inability of students to perform student‐on‐student and patient‐based oral care training owing to the risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 transmission, and the lack of teaching materials, time, and human resources, and cooperation with other nursing fields and health professionals.ConclusionsThis study revealed several problems in oral care education in the Bachelor of Nursing curriculums in Japan. To tackle these challenges, this study suggests the development of an interdisciplinary course that unifies oral care education in nursing fields, in order to promote collaborative oral care education and to improve nursing students' knowledge and skills of oral care.
Brain‐derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) induces antagonistic action to Nogo signaling by the upregulation of lateral olfactory tract usher substance (LOTUS) expression
Authors: Matsubayashi Junpei , Kawaguchi Yuki , Kawakami Yutaka , Takei Kohtaro 
Published: November 2022

AbstractNeurons in the central nervous system (CNS) have limited capacity for axonal regeneration after trauma and neurological disorders due to an endogenous nonpermissive environment for axon regrowth in the CNS. Lateral olfactory tract usher substance (LOTUS) contributes to axonal tract formation in the developing brain and axonal regeneration in the adult brain as an endogenous Nogo receptor‐1 (NgR1) antagonist. However, how LOTUS expression is regulated remains unclarified. This study examined molecular mechanism of regulation in LOTUS expression and found that brain‐derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) increased LOTUS expression in cultured hippocampal neurons. Exogenous application of BDNF increased LOTUS expression at both mRNA and protein levels in a dose‐dependent manner. We also found that pharmacological inhibition with K252a and gene knockdown by siRNA of tropomyosin‐related kinase B (TrkB), BDNF receptor suppressed BDNF‐induced increase in LOTUS expression. Further pharmacological analysis of the TrkB signaling pathway revealed that BDNF increased LOTUS expression through mitogen‐activated protein kinase (MAPK) and phosphatidylinositol 3‐kinase (PI3K) cascades, but not phospholipase C‐γ (PLCγ) cascade. Additionally, treatment with c‐AMP response element binding protein (CREB) inhibitor partially suppressed BDNF‐induced LOTUS expression. Finally, neurite outgrowth assay in cultured hippocampal neurons revealed that BDNF treatment‐induced antagonism for NgR1 by up‐regulating LOTUS expression. These findings suggest that BDNF may acts as a positive regulator of LOTUS expression through the TrkB signaling, thereby inducing an antagonistic action for NgR1 function by up‐regulating LOTUS expression. Also, BDNF may synergistically affect axon regrowth through the upregulation of LOTUS expression.image
Efficacy of Jessener solution versus intralesional steroid in treatment of alopecia areata
Authors: Elshahid Ahmed Rashad , Kadah Ahmed Said , Hassan Eman Abdellatif , Elsaie Mohamed L. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundAlopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes non‐scarring hair loss. To date, there is no single cure and treatment remains challenging.ObjectivesTo evaluate the efficacy of Jessener solution versus intralesional steroid in treatment of Alopecia Areata.MethodsThis study included 40 patients who presented with multifocal patchy alopecia areata (AA). For each patient, three patches were randomly selected to be treated one with intralesional steroid, another with topical Jessner solution and the third with normal saline. Three sessions were done 3 weeks apart and were followed up for 3 months. Response was assessed clinically and by trichoscope.ResultsFifteen percent of patches coated with Jessner or injected with steroids showed an excellent response while 20% of patches coated with Jessner and 32.5% patches injected with steroids showed a good response. A significant difference was observed between the three modalities of treatment regarding the prognostic score for response (p < 0.001) as patches coated with Jessner and those steroid injected showed a significant higher response rate than patches injected with saline (p < 0.001) while no significant difference was reported between patches either treated with Jessner or steroids (p > 0.05).ConclusionJessners solution can be a novel and feasible and well tolerated modality of treatment for patients suffering from alopecia areata.
Extensible prototype learning for real‐time traffic signal control
Authors: Han Yohee , Lee Hyosun , Kim Youngchan 
Published: November 2022

AbstractCongestion resolution continues to remain a challenge even though various signal control systems have been developed for traffic‐intersection control. To address this issue, reinforcement learning (RL)‐based approaches that focus on solving the associated data‐driven problems have been proposed. However, only a few methods have been developed and applied to dual‐ring traffic signal control systems. Therefore, we develop an RL‐based traffic signal control model for such a system to efficiently allocate the green interval in different oversaturation states of the conflicting phases. The proposed model employs a deep deterministic policy gradient algorithm to optimize the green value in the continuous action space. Further, we develop an extensible prototype learning framework for application to new intersections without additional transfer learning. The proposed model is validated based on morning peak hours in a simulation environment that reflects the actual intersection phase system and minimum green time constraints. The proposed model achieves an average 20% intersection delay reduction, compared with the fixed control method.
Chronic low back pain comorbidity count and its impact on exacerbating opioid and non‐opioid prescribing behavior
Authors: Moses‐Hampton Malcolm K. , Povieng Boss , Ghorayeb Joe H. , Zhang Yanyu , Wu Hong 
Published: November 2022

AbstractResearch ObjectivesThe objective of the study was to determine the characteristics of chronic low back pain (CLBP) comorbidity and its impact on opioid and non‐opioid treatments among Chicagoland patients with CLBP.DesignA retrospective cross‐sectional study comparing differences in comorbidity and treatment patterns among Chicagoland patients with CLBP against a matched control arm without chronic low back pain (NCLBP).SettingAcademic hospital system outpatient services.ParticipantsUsing the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes (ICD 10) 9589 patients were identified with CLBP with a median age of 57 years old and 62.32% female distribution. The NCLBP group comprised 9589 age‐, sex‐, race‐, and region‐matched patients.ResultsAn increased prevalence across all 17 studied comorbidities was found in CLBP patients as compared to NCLBP patients. CLBP patients carried an average of 3.5 comorbidities compared with 2.4 comorbidities in NCLBP patients. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), joint arthritis, and obesity had the strongest relationship with CLBP. Additionally, we found that the most prescribed treatment for CLBP were opioids, which ranked above NSAIDs and physical therapy. 56% of CLBP patients were prescribed opioids as compared to 36% of NCLBP patients (Odds Ratio = 2.28, 95% CI: 2.16–2.42). Tramadol was the agent with the strongest relationship to CLBP. CLBP patients were more likely to use two or more opioids concomitantly. The number of total treatments was positively associated with the number of comorbidities in both CLBP and NCLBP patients (Cochran‐Armitage trend test p < 0.0001).ConclusionsChronic low back pain patients showed a higher number of comorbidities than their NCLBP counterparts. Comorbidity count trended positively with higher treatment burden with opioids being the most prescribed treatment, often with poly‐opioid use, over conservative modalities such as NSAIDs and physical therapy.
Can we identify “at‐risk” children and adolescents for poor transplant outcomes in the psychosocial evaluation before solid organ transplantation? The reliability and validity study of Pediatric Transplant Rating Instrument (P‐TRI) in Turkish pediatric renal transplant patients
Authors: Taner Hande Ayraler , Sarı Burcu Akın , Baskın Esra , Karakaya Jale , Gülleroğlu Kaan Savaş , Kazancı Nafia Özlem , Haberal Mehmet 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundThis study aims to translate the Pediatric Transplant Rating Instrument (P‐TRI) to conduct a validity and reliability study on Turkish children and define a cutoff value of this scale.MethodA total of 151 pediatric kidney transplant patients were included in the study. The files of the patients were reviewed by two clinicians, and the scale was filled for inter‐rater reliability. One of the clinicians filled the scale again after one month for intra‐rater reliability. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and creatinine values were used for predictive validity. A GFR below <60 ml/min/1.73 m2and creatinine up to 3.0 mg/dl was defined as risk factors.ResultsCorrelation of P‐TRI with GFR (r = .252,p = .003) and creatinine (r = −.249,p = .002) was performed, and the internal consistency of the scale items as measured by Cronbach's alpha coefficient was found to be 0.825. When the test was performed again, the intra‐class correlation coefficient was found as .922 for intra‐rater reliability and as .798 for inter‐rater reliability. For both creatinine and GFR, the best cutoff point for the total score was found to be 66.5.ConclusionsPatients who received P‐TRI above 66.5 could be at risk in the post‐transplant period. Identification of these patients before transplantation and following these young people more closely will aid in the prevention of serious consequences. The reliability and validity scores are satisfactory for use in transplantation clinics for psychosocial evaluation and compliance in Turkish pediatric renal transplantation patients.
Competition for multiproduct firms
Authors: Feng Hong , Ma Jie , Yue Yang 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWe use a first‐price menu auction approach to studying a fiscal competition between two countries of different sizes to attract a foreign monopolist intending to supply two vertically differentiated products in a regional economy composed of the same two countries. Market size and cannibalization exclusively determine the firm's location choice. Though import substitution provides each country with an incentive to bid for FDI, this does not affect the firm's location decisions. As a result, fiscal competition for FDI only involves transfers between the host country/countries of FDI and the firm. We also report novel welfare effects of FDI competition.
Robustness and resilience of supply chains during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Authors: Todo Yasuyuki , Oikawa Keita , Ambashi Masahito , Kimura Fukunari , Urata Shujiro 
Published: November 2022

AbstractUsing a unique firm‐level data set from Asia, this study examines what determined the robustness and resilience of supply chain links, that is, the ability of maintaining links and recovering disrupted links by substitution, respectively, when firms faced economic shocks due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID‐19). We find that a supply chain link was likely to be robust if the link was between a foreign‐owned firm and a firm located in the foreign‐owned firm's home country, implying that homophily on a certain dimension generates strong ties and thus supply chain robustness. We also find that firms with geographic diversity of customers and suppliers tended to increase their transaction volume with one partner while decreasing the volume with others. This evidence shows that firms with diversified customers and suppliers are resilient, mitigating the damage from supply chain disruption through the substitution of partners. Furthermore, the robustness and resilience of supply chains are found to have led to higher performance.