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Correlates of responding to and becoming victimized by fraud: Examining risk factors by scam type
Authors: DeLiema Marguerite , Li Yiting , Mottola Gary 
Published: November 2022

AbstractConsumer fraud reports in North America have been increasing each year along with median fraud losses. Using survey data from 1375 American and Canadian consumers who previously reported a scam to a North American consumer complaint organization, this study examines the correlates of responding to and losing money to four categories of consumer fraud: opportunity‐based scams, threat‐based scams, consumer purchase scams, and phishing scams. Relative to opportunity‐based scams that offer the promise of rewards, consumers were less likely to respond to and report losing money when solicited by threat‐based scams and phishing scams. The odds of victimization were highest for consumer purchase scams. Risk factors, including gender, race, education, income, loneliness, financial fragility, and financial literacy, differed across scam categories, suggesting that victim profiles differ across fraud types. Some of the risk factors associated with responding to the scam solicitation (vs. ignoring it outright) were different from risk factors associated with victimization. Having advance knowledge of fraud prior to being exposed was protective across nearly all scam types. Results suggest that awareness about specific scams helps protect against financial loss. Additional research is needed on how to effectively deliver fraud awareness messages to those who are most susceptible.
Transfer in international VET cooperation: Development of a typology
Authors: Meyne Lisa , Peters Susanne 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIn this paper, the perspective of international vocational education and training (VET) providers on the issue of transfer from Germany as a origin country to a specific target country is considered. The existing state of research on the topic of VET transfer has so far been largely located at the macro level. Still, to develop a better understanding of transfer, it is useful to include individual projects on a programme basis in the analysis as their understanding in turn shapes the entire transfer work. The study aims to identify the understanding of transfer of vocational training service providers in internationalisation projects, as well as different types of transfer. Case studies are applied that involve German VET providers, sampled from a German funding line. Based on qualitative and quantitative data, process documents and previous research, in‐depth interviews with six project actors are conducted to identify the perspectives and approaches for transfer. Among other theoretical approaches, Dolowitz and Marsh's policy transfer framework and Gessler's levels of transfer form the theoretical framework of the study. In the context of the present study, different understandings of transfer can be attributed. Furthermore, using type‐building content analysis, four ideal transfer types, namely imitative Re‐Combination, adaptative Specialization, adaptative Re‐Combination and transformative Specialization are classified. The transfer itself is determined by the project activity rather than by a pre‐determined understanding of transfer on the part of the internationally active VET provider. In turn, the project activity shapes the type of transfer in combination with the project partners in the target country context. The project actors focus on structures and content; the transfer of practices and processes is largely understood implicitly and thus less directly forced.
The efficacy of sequential therapy with docetaxel and cabazitaxel for castration‐resistant prostate cancer: A retrospective multi‐institutional study in Japan
Authors: Terada Naoki , Sawada Atsuro , Kawanishi Hiroaki , Fujimoto Takeru , Magaribuchi Toshihiro , Chihara Ichiro , Hashimoto Kohei , Sakurai Toshihiko , Shimizu Yosuke , Uegaki Masayuki , Nakashima Masakazu , Narita Shintaro , Kubota Masashi , Yamada Yusuke , Tohi Yoichiro , Okabe Koh , Yatsuda Jyunji , Kamoto Toshiyuki 
Published: November 2022

ObjectiveThis study investigated the efficacy of docetaxel (DOC) and cabazitaxel (CBZ) and examined the factors associated with the prognosis of patients with castration‐resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) receiving DOC‐CBZ sequential treatment in Japanese real‐world data.MethodsWe retrospectively evaluated data for 146 patients who received DOC followed by CBZ. The correlations of prostate specific antigen (PSA) decrease rate and time to progression between DOC and CBZ treatment were examined. Combined progression‐free survival (PFS) of DOC‐CBZ and overall survival (OS) from the initiation of DOC and the diagnosis of CRPC were evaluated and compared between patients with high and low PSA levels at the start of DOC and CBZ treatment.ResultsNo correlations of PSA decrease rate and time to progression were observed between DOC and CBZ. The patients for whom DOC was started in higher PSA levels had significantly shorter combined PFS (p = 0.003) and OS from the initiation of DOC (p = 0.002). In patients who started DOC at high PSA levels, those who switched to CBZ at low PSA levels had longer OS than those who switched at high PSA levels (p = 0.048). The OS from CRPC of patients who started DOC at low PSA levels was significantly longer than those that started at high PSA levels (p = 0.030).ConclusionsFor patients for whom DOC was not effective, sequential CBZ might have change to be effective. The PSA levels at the start of DOC and CBZ might be a potential prognostic biomarker.
La segmentation du marché du travail en Afrique australe et son incidence sur les travailleurs vulnérables
Authors: FOURIE Elmarie , VAN STADEN Marius 
Published: November 2022

RésuméLes auteurs analysent la façon dont le cadre du droit du travail s'est constitué dans les pays de la Communauté de développement de l'Afrique australe (SADC), en cherchant à faire apparaître les cas de segmentation juridique. En parallèle, ils donnent un aperçu des caractéristiques démographiques de l'économie informelle dans les pays en question. Ils concluent que, par les mécanismes qu'il met en œuvre dans la région, le droit du travail contribue dans une large mesure à la segmentation économique qu'on peut y observer, et ce alors même que les principes qu'il promeut ont été inscrits dans les constitutions des pays en question.
Using Fa'afaletui to explore Samoan consumers' experience and interpretation of mental health person‐centred care in Aotearoa, New Zealand
Authors: Mulipola Ta'avale Ioana , Holroyd Eleanor , Vaka Sione 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis study applied a fa'afaletui cultural lens to an exploratory qualitative study examining Samoan families' experiences and engagement with a person‐centred care model employed in specific mental health services in Aotearoa. Six semi‐structured talanoa group discussions with families who had been previously or currently engaged with mental health services. In addition, a local stakeholder group was recruited to guide stages of the fa'afaletui. A total of 13 individual participants from six families participated. Participants consisted of four mothers, two fathers, five sisters, one son, and one husband. Five themes were identified: (i) Fa'atuatua ile Atua; Spiritual faith in God; (ii) It is a hush hush topic; stigma of mental illness; (iii) We are in the dark with our communication and dealings with the services; (v) Practice what you preach; clinical service delivery misaligned with the model of care; and (vi) Alofa (love) and fa'aaloalo (respect); enablers of positive experience. The findings overall highlight spirituality and religion as core to a Samoan's faith to foster resilience and healing when facing adverse mental health events with their family members. In addition, the need to build up capacity for Pacific staffed specialist services and Pacific model to achieve equity and holistic care for Samoans and other Pacific populations at risk of adverse mental health outcomes are recommended.
Understanding global union repertoires of action
Authors: Ford Michele , Gillan Michael 
Published: November 2022

AbstractUnlike national trade unions, which operate within country‐specific industrial relations systems, Global Unions have an international mandate and multi‐scalar positionality. As a consequence, their repertoires of action and the opportunity structures available to them differ from those of national unions. Drawing on qualitative interview data and fieldwork observations, we propose a typology of different strategic domains used by the Global Union Federations (GUFs), which identifies their characteristics, scale and constraints. We then discuss two cases that illustrate how complementary strategies of (a) engaging in incremental innovation and (b) combining repertoires from different strategic domains have supported the GUFs' desire to play a stronger role as global labour governance intermediaries.
Glass alteration in 19th century glass photographic plates: Potential role in gelatin delamination
Authors: Hiebert Miriam E. , Oakman Sarah , Brogdon‐Grantham Shannon , Lam Thomas 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History houses the largest remaining collection of inter‐positive composite glass plate images from the production of Eadweard Muybridge's Animal Locomotion series. These photographs, which are approximately 150 years old, exhibit a wide range of degradation phenomena and products, including alteration of the glass plates. Compositions of both the image‐bearing glass plates and support glass panels were obtained through quantitative scanning electron microscope–energy‐dispersive spectrometry. Electron imaging of cross‐sectioned samples of the image‐bearing glass plates reveals a visible sodium‐depleted glass alteration layer. Furthermore, electron imaging shows delamination of the image‐containing gelatin layer and captures evidence that suggests that interfacial stresses between the glass alteration layer and the unaltered glass contribute to the delamination of this layer along with the overlaid gelatin.
Ultrafine‐grained B6O–diamond composites with superb mechanical properties
Authors: Liu Chao , Sun Rongxin , Li Penghui , Li Baozhong , Gao Yufei , He Julong , Ying Pan 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWe report here the high‐pressure and high‐temperature (HPHT) synthesis of well‐sintered B6O–diamond composites from B6O and carbon black nanopowders. The carbon black was transformed into diamond nanograins at HPHT conditions, and simultaneously formed high‐strength B6O–diamond interfaces. The ultrafine B6O and diamond nanograins and the high‐strength B6O–diamond interfaces synergistically construct excellent mechanical properties for the synthesized composites. The B6O–diamond composites possess a hardness (avg. 52 GPa) comparable to that of polycrystalline diamond (40–60 GPa), whereas the fracture toughness (avg. 7.2 MPa m1/2) is increased several times compared to previously synthesized polycrystalline B6O ceramics (1.7–3.1 MPa m1/2) and B6O‐based composites (3–4 MPa m1/2). Fracture behavior analysis demonstrates that the main toughening mechanisms in this B6O–diamond composite are nanotwin toughening, crack deflection, and crack bridging.
Nurse practitioners on ‘the leading edge’ of medication abortion care: A feminist qualitative approach
Authors: Carson Andrea , Cameron Emma Stirling , Paynter Martha , Norman Wendy V. , Munro Sarah , Martin‐Misener Ruth 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAimsTo explore nurse practitioners' experiences of medication abortion implementation in Canada and to identify ways to further support the implementation of medication abortion by nurse practitioners in Canada.DesignA qualitative approach informed by feminist theory and integrated knowledge translation.MethodsQualitative interviews with stakeholders and nurse practitioners between January 2020 and May 2021. Data were analysed using critical feminist theory.ResultsParticipants included 20 stakeholders, 16 nurse practitioner abortion providers, and seven nurse practitioners who did not provide abortions. We found that nurse practitioners conduct educational, communication and networking activities in the implementation of medication abortion in their communities. Nurse practitioners navigated resistance to abortion care in the health system from employers, colleagues and funders. Participants valued making abortion care more accessible to their patients and indicated that normalizing medication abortion in primary care was important to them.ConclusionWhen trained in abortion care and supported by employers, nurse practitioners are leaders of abortion care in their communities and want to provide accessible, inclusive services to their patients. We recommend nursing curricula integrate abortion services in education, and that policymakers and health administrators partner with nurses, physicians, midwives, social workers and pharmacists, for comprehensive provincial/territorial sexual and reproductive health strategies for primary care.ImpactThe findings from this study may inform future policy, health administration and curriculum decisions related to reproductive health, and raise awareness about the crucial role of nurse practitioners in abortion care and contributions to reproductive health equity.Patient or Public ContributionThis study focused on provider experiences. In‐kind support was provided by Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights, an organization that provides direct support and resources to the public and is committed to advocating on behalf of patients and the public seeking sexual and reproductive health services.
Increased magnetic resonance imaging in prostate cancer management—What are the outcomes?
Authors: Hofmann Bjørn , Haug Erik Skaaheim , Andersen Eivind Richter , Kjelle Elin 
Published: November 2022

AbstractRationaleIncreased attention to cancer care has instigated altered systems for screening, diagnosis, and management of various types of cancer, such as in the prostate. While such systems very likely have improved the quality of cancer care, they also result in the altered use of specific services, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Aims and ObjectiveTo study the change in the use of prostate MRI in the Norwegian health care system from 2013 to 2021 and to investigate some reasons for and potential implications of this change.MethodData from the Norwegian Health Economics Administration (HELFO), The Cancer Registry of Norway and Cause‐of‐death registry at the Norwegian Institute of public health and the health registry of Vestfold Hospital Trust were used for descriptive statistical analysis.ResultsThe number of MRIs of the prostate increased threefold from 2013 to 2021, representing an extra cost of 2 million USD in 2020. The incidence of prostate cancer was stable at about 5000 cases per year, corresponding to 178 per 100,000 men, indicating no increased overdiagnosis. However, the clinical staging has changed substantially during this period, indicating stage and grade migration. The number of negative biopsies was reduced, and there are three MRIs per reduced negative biopsy. The number of persons on active surveillance increased during the period. However, these changes are partly independent of the increase in the number of MRIs.ConclusionThere was a substantial increase in the number of prostate MRIs and thus an increase in costs. This appears to have contributed to the reduction of negative biopsies, improved staging and increased active surveillance. However, as these effects are partly independent of the increase in MRIs, we need to document the outcomes for patients from prostate MRIs as their opportunity costs are substantial.
Parthenogenesis in an elasmobranch in the presence of conspecific males
Authors: Feldheim Kevin A. , Dubach Jean , Watson Lise 
Published: November 2022

AbstractParthenogenesis has been observed in several elasmobranch species, primarily in public aquaria. The majority of cases of parthenogenesis have occurred either when females were held without males or once a male was removed from a female's habitat. Here we report a second instance of parthenogenesis in a zebra shark female that was housed with conspecific mature males. This study calls into question the conditions under which elasmobranch females undergo parthenogenesis.
Impact of COVID‐19 policies on perceptions of loneliness in people aged 75 years and over in the cognitive function and aging study (CFAS II)
Authors: Richardson Connor D. , Roscoe Hannah , Green Emma , Brooks Racheal , Barnes Linda , Matthews Fiona E. , Brayne Carol 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundThe COVID‐19 pandemic and associated social distancing measures have profoundly impacted society and social contact patterns, with older people disproportionately affected. Concerns have been raised about a resulting pandemic of loneliness in older people, although the current evidence is mixed. This study provides a unique perspective on the prevalence of loneliness in a population cohort of older people before the pandemic, followed up after the introduction of social restrictions.MethodsData analysis was conducted using Wave 3 of the longitudinal Cognitive Function and Aging Study II (2018–2019) and a sub‐study focusing on experiences during the COVID‐19 pandemic (2020). The sample comprised 379 adults aged over 75 living in Cambridge, Newcastle, and Nottingham. Multivariable binary logistic regression was conducted to identify correlates of prevalent loneliness, adjusted for confounding covariates, during the pandemic. The prevalence of loneliness during the pandemic was compared to loneliness in 2018–2019.ResultsPrevalence of loneliness in this sample during the pandemic was 25.1% (95% CI 20.9%–29.7%) compared to 17.2% (95% CI 13.7%–21.3%) in 2018–2019 (χ2 = 14.1, p < 0.01). Variables associated with increased odds of prevalent loneliness included: prior loneliness, living alone, female gender, living in an area of higher deprivation, frequent pre‐pandemic social contact at community groups, and separation from family during the pandemic, adjusted for age and sex. Weekly technology‐mediated contact using telephone or video calls was associated with lower odds of loneliness.ConclusionsCOVID‐19 recovery plans should address loneliness in older people. Target groups should include those who have previously been lonely, people who live alone, those living in deprived areas, and those who had previously been socially active through community groups.
Toward Optimal Emotional Care During the Experience of Miscarriage: An Integrative Review of the Perspectives of Women, Partners, and Health Care Providers
Authors: Lee Lysha , Ma Winn , Davies Sidney , Kammers Marjolein 
Published: November 2022

IntroductionMiscarriage is frequently associated with significant emotional impact, causing psychological distress, trauma, and grief. Unfortunately, women and partners frequently report dissatisfaction with care around miscarriage, and health care providers report feeling ill‐prepared and underequipped to provide emotional support. This integrative review synthesizes the individual perspectives of the woman experiencing the miscarriage, the partner, and the different health care provider roles involved in the care to better understand what future research is necessary to improve the experiences of bereaved parents and their health care providers.MethodsElectronic databases were searched for studies that covered emotional care around miscarriage from the perspective of women, partners, or health care providers. The review included studies published in English between 2015 and 2022, using either quantitative or qualitative methods. Thematic analysis was carried out, and conclusions from these articles were integrated into themes and subthemes.ResultsA total of 60 studies met the inclusion criteria. Two main themes were identified for women: (1) a need for more information and (2) a need for acknowledgment of their loss. Two main themes were likewise identified for partners: (1) a need for more information and (2) a need for recognition. Three main themes were identified for health care providers: (1) a need for additional training, (2) components of quality care, and (3) perceived barriers to providing care.DiscussionThere is broad overlap in the needs identified by bereaved parents and their health care providers, as well as general agreement regarding the barriers to providing effective care. Five areas of future research priority were identified to understand how best to meet these needs: empirical evaluation of strategies to meet identified needs, investigation of setting‐specific needs, integrated consideration of all relevant roles, investigation of the care needs of diverse groups, and an investigation of the predictors of emotional impact.
A Rejuvenating treatment targeting “tech neck” lines and wrinkles in Chinese women: A prospective, open‐label, single‐center study
Authors: Young Morgann B. , Lai Wei , Kononov Tatiana , Zahr Alisar S. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundAging of neck and jawline skin is caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors and is evidenced by wrinkling, laxity, skin dyspigmentation, loss of the mandibular contour, accumulation of submental fat, density loss, and prominent platysma bands. Early intervention with topical cosmeceuticals, especially in younger subjects with “tech neck,” can offer a solution and potentially mitigate aging of the neck and jawline.AimThe objective of this prospective, open‐label, single‐center clinical study was to assess the efficacy and tolerability of a topical anti‐aging neck treatment (TNT) in a cohort of Chinese women with mild to moderate signs of aging on the neck and jawline.Subjects/MethodsThis study was approved by an ethics committee and involved healthy Chinese subjects. Thirty‐five female subjects, 25–50 years old, with mild to moderate signs of aging of the neck and jawline were recruited. Subjects applied the TNT to the neck and jawline twice daily for 84 days. Long‐term efficacy and tolerability, clinical photography, bioinstrumentation, and a self‐assessment questionnaire were performed at baseline and post‐baseline.ResultsThe TNT significantly improved horizontal neck fold lines and neck skin elasticity, hydration, gloss/radiance, and skin tone evenness post‐baseline. Clinical photography and ultrasound corroborated these findings. The product was well perceived and well tolerated by subjects.ConclusionThis study demonstrated the TNT was effective against both extrinsic and intrinsic aging of the neck and jawline. The TNT provides a topical solution for Chinese women concerned with an aging appearance of the neck including “tech neck.”