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Influence of contextual factors on investment decision-making: a fuzzy-AHP approach
Authors: Sachdeva Muskan , Lehal Ritu , Gupta Swati , Gupta Sanjay 
Published: February 2022

Purpose
The behavioural decision-making process of individuals highlights the importance of investors’ sentiment and their correlation with the real economy. This paper aims to contribute to the literature of behavioural finance by examining the influence of contextual factors on investment decision-making.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a questionnaire, a total of 445 valid responses were collected from March to May 2021 through online sources. The current study uses a technique of Fuzzy-analytical hierarchical process (AHP) to assign relative weights to various contextual factors influencing investment decision-making. Harman’s single factor test was used to check common method bias.

Findings
Results of the study reveal that accounting information, self-image/firm-image coincidence, and neutral information as the top-ranked factors in influencing investment decisions, whereas advocate recommendation and personal financial needs emerged as less important factors in influencing investment decisions.

Research limitations/implications
The current study collects data from Indian stock market investors, which may limit the generalization of the study to India only. Moreover, this study is cross-sectional in nature, and there are numerous factors that are not part of the study but might significantly influence the investors’ decision-making process.

Practical implications
The research has implications for both academicians working in the area of behavioural finance and practitioners’ who are active in stock markets, more specifically dealing with retail investors and in the domain of personal finance. Also, the current study will accommodate different groups, i.e. policy makers, financial advisors, investors, investment professionals, etc. in carrying out their professional work.

Originality/value
The current study will provide a comprehensive overview of individual investor behaviour. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the present study is one of its kind to use the Fuzzy-AHP technique for evaluating the relative ranks of contextual factors influencing investment decision-making.
Analysis of anti-racism, equity, inclusion and social justice initiatives in library and information science literature
Authors: Jones Emily P. , Mani Nandita S. , Carlson Rebecca B. , Welker Carolyn G. , Cawley Michelle , Yu Fei 
Published: February 2022

PurposeThe objective of this study is to establish the current state of library and information science (LIS) scholarship pertaining to anti-racism, equity, inclusion and social justice initiatives.Design/methodology/approachUsing comprehensive search strategies, three LIS databases were searched for relevant literature published in the last 10 years and results were exported and de-duplicated using Endnote. Citations were screened by two blinded, independent reviewers based on pre-defined eligibility criteria. Citations in the final data set were then hand coded by three reviewers using deductive coding. Subject terms for all citations were categorized and consolidated to identify major themes across the corpus of included publications. Results were analyzed using bibliometrics and thematic analysis.FindingsA total of 691 unique citations were included in this analysis based on inclusion criteria. Publication productivity has generally increased from 2011 to 2020; findings show publications from 170 source titles and 944 authors representing 33 countries. Prevalent themes included access to information, multiculturalism and social justice. Various populations groups, areas of LIS practice, library types and social justice topics have been addressed in the literature. Over 15% of citations focused on anti-racism efforts in LIS.Originality/valueThis study applied both bibliometric and thematic approaches to analyzing LIS literature at macro and micro levels regarding anti-racism, equity, inclusion and social justice.
Vein pattern recognition based on RGB images using Monte Carlo simulation and ridge tracking
Authors: Tang Chaoying , Zhang Yufeng , Han Liyuan , Chen Xiaoteng 
Published: February 2022

AbstractIn forensic investigations, images of evidence can often be obtained from crimes such as child pornography and masked violent riots. However, identifying criminals is usually very difficult and sometimes impossible because these images usually contain skin of body parts, while their faces and other commonly used biometrics are unavailable. Vein patterns are a potential biometric to solve this problem. Traditional systems use near‐infrared (NIR) imaging technologies to obtain vein patterns, which cannot be applied to forensic analysis since only RGB images are available. However, veins are unobservable in RGB images. In this paper, a comprehensive scheme including a vein uncovering algorithm, a vein extraction algorithm, and a vein pattern matching algorithm is presented. Based on the Monte Carlo (MC) simulation of light transmission in a skin optical model, physical parameters corresponding to different skin colors are obtained, and vein patterns are uncovered from the parameter distribution images. After preprocessing with cubic convolution and Gabor filtering, vein lines are extracted based on ridge tracking. Local gradient orientation and the geometric direction of veins are utilized to guarantee the correct tracking direction. Hessian‐based Frangi filters are adopted to locate potential veins. In the matching step, effective minutiae are extracted to represent the topology of vein patterns. A modified coherent point drift (CPD) algorithm is proposed utilizing coordinates, Gabor energy values, and curvatures of minutiae to match vein patterns. Comprehensive experiments were carried out to evaluate the proposed three algorithms. Experimental results show the superiority of the proposed algorithms to various state‐of‐the‐art methods.
Tools of the trade: plasmid repositories and standardized plasmid manipulation for molecular and synthetic biology
Authors: Dolan Stephen K. , Matilla Miguel A. 
Published: February 2022

SummaryPlasmids are extrachromosomal genetic elements capable of autonomous replication within a host cell. They play a key role in bacterial ecology and evolution, facilitating the mobilization of accessory genes by horizontal gene transfer. Crucially, plasmids also serve as valuable tools in modern molecular biology. Here, we highlight recent articles aimed at implementing standardized plasmid assembly techniques and plasmid repositories to promote open science as well as to improve experimental reproducibility across laboratories. Research focused on assisting these fundamental aims is a further step towards improving standardization in molecular and synthetic biology.
Online exhaled propofol monitoring in normal‐weight and obese surgical patients
Authors: Braathen Martin R. , Rimstad Ivan , Dybvik Terje , Nygård Ståle , Ræder Johan 
Published: February 2022

AbstractBackgroundIon mobility spectrometry (IMS) allows for online quantification of exhaled propofol concentrations. We aimed to validate a bedside online IMS device, the Edmon®, for predicting plasma concentrations of propofol in normal‐weight and obese patients.MethodsPatients with body mass index (BMI) >20 kg/m2 scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy or bariatric surgery were recruited. Exhaled propofol concentrations (CA), arterial plasma propofol concentrations (CP) and bispectral index (BIS) values were collected during target‐controlled infusion (TCI) anaesthesia. Generalised estimation equation (GEE) was applied to all samples and stable‐phase samples at different delays for best fit between CP and CA. BMI was evaluated as covariate. BIS and exhaled propofol correlations were also assessed with GEE.ResultsA total of 29 patients (BMI 20.3–53.7) were included. A maximal R2 of 0.58 was found during stable concentrations with 5 min delay of CA to CP; the intercept a = −0.69 (95% CI −1.7, 0.3) and slope b = 0.87 (95% CI 0.7, 1.1). BMI was found to be a non‐significant covariate. The median absolute performance error predicting plasma propofol concentrations was 13.4%. At a CA of 5 ppb, the model predicts a CP of 3.6 μg/ml (95% CI ±1.4). There was a maximal negative correlation of R2 = 0.44 at 2‐min delay from CA to BIS.ConclusionsOnline monitoring of exhaled propofol concentrations is clinically feasible in normal‐weight and obese patients. With a 5‐min delay, our model outperforms the Marsh plasma TCI model in a post hoc analysis. Modest correlation with plasma concentrations makes the clinical usefulness questionable.
Structure and function of soil microbial communities in fertile islands in austral drylands
Authors: Toledo Santiago , Peri Pablo Luis , Correa Olga Susana , Montecchia Marcela Susana , Gargaglione Veronica Beatriz , Ladd Brenton 
Published: February 2022

AbstractFertile islands are an important determinant of ecosystem functioning in drylands. These resource‐rich patches are maintained by complex interactions among biotic and abiotic factors. Soil microorganisms are responsible for essential ecosystem processes and could affect the ability of fertile islands to capture and cycle nutrients, both directly and indirectly enhancing the fertile island effect. In this context, we aimed to evaluate the attributes of soil microbial communities (abundance and activity), elucidate key drivers of the fertile island effect and analyze relationships with a range of soil parameters (physicochemical). The soils under shrub canopies had higher values of microbial biomass carbon (MBC) and soil basal respiration (SBR) rates than soils from intercanopy spaces. However, no differences were observed in Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) or in fungal and bacterial abundances between the microhabitats. Soil nutrient stocks (NPK) and pH values had a positive correlation with MBC and SBR. Also, a positive correlation was observed for fungi abundance and the K content of the soil. We also observed a positive correlation between the bacterial abundance and soil N content. This study suggests thatM. tridenscan be considered a keystone species that generates fertility islands, critical for biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. The keystone role thatM. tridensplays in this system underscores the importance of improving our understanding of these interactions (plant–soil‐microorganisms), especially important as drylands expand and aridity increases due to climate change in the second half of this century.
From OXALID to GlobaLID: Introducing a modern and FAIR lead isotope database with an interactive application
Authors: Klein Sabine , Rose Thomas , Westner Katrin J. , Hsu Yiu‐Kang 
Published: February 2022

AbstractLead isotope provenance studies of archaeological artefacts rely crucially on the availability of reference data from raw material sources. The OXALID database, a collection of Excel sheets with Pb isotope data of ores and artefacts, is still the most cited data source in archaeometry. However, OXALID has not been updated for several years and contains almost exclusively data from Europe, particularly from the Mediterranean area. Digitalisation and open science philosophy currently revolutionise the use of machine‐generated data by developing digital data infrastructures. A modernised Pb isotope reference database, which is tailored for, but not limited to archaeometric research, is hence overdue. Here, we introduce GlobaLID, a FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) and extendable database and a web application with interactive and statistical tools for user‐friendly data handling up to publication quality. GlobaLID aims to be a collection point for worldwide Pb isotope data. It is designed as research infrastructure for Pb isotope studies in (for example) archaeometry, ore deposit and environmental geochemistry. As a community engagement project, GlobaLID invites scientists around the world to become active contributors to enable GlobaLID’s rapid growth. We released GlobaLID as a pilot study to showcase the infrastructure we build and provide a starting point for community discussion.
C‐reactive protein to albumin ratio predicts difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with acute cholecystitis diagnosed according to the Tokyo Guidelines 2018
Authors: Utsumi Masashi , Sakurai Yuya , Narusaka Toru , Tokunaga Naoyuki , Kitada Koji , Hamano Ryosuke , Tsunemitsu Yousuke , Miyasou Hideaki , Otsuka Shinya , Inagaki Masaru 
Published: February 2022

AbstractIntroductionDifficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DLC) may increase the risk of complications and extend the duration of hospitalization. The aims of this study were to evaluate the predictive value of C‐reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR) for DLC in patients with acute cholecystitis (AC) diagnosed according to the Tokyo Guidelines 2018 and to develop a preoperative predictive model for DLC.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 205 patients who had laparoscopic cholecystectomy for AC between January 2012 and December 2020. We defined DLC cases as having one of the following factors: blood loss ≥50 mL, operative time ≥150 minutes, or conversion to open surgery. We classified the remaining cases into the non‐DLC group.ResultsOverall, 127 (62.0%) and 78 (38.0%) patients were grouped into the DLC and non‐DLC groups, respectively. Patients in the DLC group had: higher severity grade, which was assessed using the Tokyo Guidelines 2018; higher incidence of postoperative complications; and more hospitalization days than those in the non‐DLC group. Multivariate analysis revealed that male, CAR (≥3.20), and pericholecystic fat hyperdensity on computed tomography (CT) were independent predictors of DLC. We developed a predictive scoring system for DLC based on these three factors (cutoff value, 2.0; area under the curve, 0.75; sensitivity, 71.7%; and specificity, 70.5%).ConclusionCAR could predict DLC independently in AC patients. We identified male gender, CAR, and pericholecystic fat hyperdensity on CT as predictive factors for DLC and established a preoperative prediction system based on these three factors.
Comparison of the effects of extrinsic compression on the drainage performance of three ureteric stents
Authors: Wu Yanyuan , Cao Yiqun , Liu Hailong , Pan Xiuwu , Wang Jie , Huang Yunteng , Qi Jun , Cui Xingang , Zhang Lin , Ding Jie 
Published: February 2022

ObjectivesTo share our centre's experience dealing with ureteric obstruction, in particular malignant obstructions, by investigating the deformation and flow velocity of three commonly used, readily accessible ureteric stents under at different compression levels and surface change at three time points (new, 1 month and 3 months after implantation).Subjects and MethodsScanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was conducted on ureteric JJ stents, including the Cook Universa Soft, the Kang Yi Bo (KYB) antireflux and the Urovision Visiostar ESWL JJ stents. Deformation caused by compression was measured using a digital force gauge. Intraluminal flow velocity was tested with the stents subject to different compression levels.ResultsThe Urovision Visiostar JJ stent demonstrated significantly better anti‐compression capability. The Cook Universa Soft and KYB antireflux JJ stents showed favourable draining velocity without compression, but the velocity dropped substantially on compression. The velocity of the KYB antireflux JJ stent reduced substantially after 3 months of implantation, while the Urovision Visiostar achieved the best draining effect when under compression at all three time points.ConclusionThe Urovision Visiostar JJ stent demonstrated significantly greater resistance to compression than the other two JJ stents, as well as better drainage under compression. Patients with benign or malignant ureteric compression might benefit from use of the Urovision Visiostar stent. Large prospective clinical trials are needed to confirm these findings.
The local effects of federal law enforcement policies: Evidence from sanctuary jurisdictions and crime
Authors: Manning Dale T. , Burkhardt Jesse 
Published: February 2022

AbstractThis study estimates the association between sanctuary policies and crime in the United States by exploiting an increase in state and local sanctuary policy adoption in 2014. Counties that adopted sanctuary policies in 2014 experienced a decrease of 17.9 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants per year (0.02 percentage points) compared to counties that continued to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE), with the relationship driven by decreases in robberies and assaults. This result implies that sanctuary policies avoid $101 million per year in crime costs. Conversely, ICE cooperation increases crime costs in local communities by $3.28 billion per year.
Tent5a modulates muscle fiber formation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis via maintenance of myogenin expression
Authors: Luo Ming , Yang Huiliang , Wu Diwei , You Xuanhe , Huang Shishu , Song Yueming 
Published: February 2022

AbstractObjectiveParavertebral muscle asymmetry may be involved in the pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), and the Tent5a protein was recently identified as a novel active noncanonical poly(A) polymerase. We, therefore, explored the function of the AIS susceptibility gene Tent5a in myoblasts.Materials and methodsRNA‐seq of AIS paravertebral muscle was performed, and the molecular differences in paravertebral muscle were investigated. Twenty‐four AIS susceptibility genes were screened, and differential expression of Tent5a in paravertebral muscles was confirmed with qPCR and Western blot. After the knockdown of Tent5a, the functional effects of Tent5a on C2C12 cell proliferation, migration, and apoptosis were detected by Cell Counting Kit‐8 assay, wound‐healing assay, and TUNEL assay, respectively. Myogenic differentiation markers were tested with immunofluorescence and qPCR in vitro, and muscle fiber formation was compared in vivo.ResultsThe AIS susceptibility gene Tent5a was differentially expressed in AIS paravertebral muscles. Tent5a knockdown inhibited the proliferation and migration of C2C12 cells and inhibited the maturation of type I muscle fibers in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, the expression of myogenin was decreased along with the suppression of Tent5a.ConclusionsTent5a plays an important role in the proliferation and migration of myoblasts, and it regulates muscle fiber maturation by maintaining the stability of myogenin. Tent5a may be involved in the pathogenesis of AIS by regulating the formation of muscle fiber type I.
Long‐term neurodevelopmental outcome of neonates born at term with perinatal haemorrhagic stroke: A population‐based study
Authors: Vojcek Eszter , Gráf Rózsa , László Anna M. , Gyebnar Gyula , Seri Istvan 
Published: February 2022

AbstractAimTo assess the long‐term neurodevelopmental outcome of neonates born at term diagnosed with perinatal haemorrhagic stroke (PHS) and investigate the associations among brain territorial involvement, clinical risk factors, and neurodevelopmental outcomes.MethodWe conducted a population‐based study enrolling 55 neonates born at term with PHS confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging born between 2007 and 2017. Long‐term neurodevelopmental outcome was assessed using the Bayley Scales of Infant Development, Second Edition, the Brunet–Lézine test, and the Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition.ResultsFollow‐up was available in 50 (91%) of the infants, at a median age of 60 months (interquartile range 35–88). Forty per cent of the infants developed according to population norms, and developmental disabilities were diagnosed less frequently among neonates with frontal lobe PHS. In a multivariable model, parietal lobe PHS increased the risk for cerebral palsy (odds ratio [OR] 6.7; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.1–41.4) and cognitive impairment (OR: 23.6; 95% CI: 2.9–194.9), while the involvement of the thalamus and/or basal ganglia was associated with epilepsy (OR: 7.0; 95% CI: 1.3–37.7). Seizures on admission were associated with epilepsy (OR: 10.8; 95% CI: 1.8–64.3). Patients with PHS affecting multiple lobes had poor prognosis.InterpretationParietal lobe haemorrhage, the involvement of the thalamus/basal ganglia, PHS affecting multiple lobes, and seizures were independent predictors of chronic neurodevelopmental sequelae, suggesting that the stroke territorial involvement and clinical risk factors influence the outcome of PHS.
The formation of microcrystalline defects on the surface of silica glass arising from mechanochemical processing
Authors: Lunin Boris S. , Tokmakov Kirill V. 
Published: February 2022

AbstractThe aim of this article is to study the nature of the defects arising on the surface of silica glass during mechanical processing followed by chemical cleaning and etching. Such defects manifest themselves as a narrow Raman peak near 85 cm–1. It is shown that chemical etching of the ground surface of silica glass leads to the formation of microcrystalline defects embedded at the depth of the near‐surface layer. Defects of this kind create heterogeneities in the structure of the atomic network and increase internal friction in silica glass mechanical resonators. This phenomenon should be taken into account when developing the technology for fabrication of high‐Q resonators.
Itaconate and fumarate derivatives inhibit priming and activation of the canonical NLRP3 inflammasome in macrophages
Authors: Hoyle Christopher , Green Jack P. , Allan Stuart M. , Brough David , Lemarchand Eloise 
Published: February 2022

AbstractThe NLRP3 inflammasome is a multiprotein complex that regulates caspase‐1 activation and subsequent interleukin (IL)‐1β and IL‐18 release from innate immune cells in response to infection or injury. Derivatives of the metabolites itaconate and fumarate, dimethyl itaconate (DMI), 4‐octyl itaconate (4OI) and dimethyl fumarate (DMF) limit both expression and release of IL‐1β following NLRP3 inflammasome activation. However, the direct effects of these metabolite derivatives on NLRP3 inflammasome responses require further investigation. Using murine bone marrow‐derived macrophages, mixed glia and organotypic hippocampal slice cultures (OHSCs), we demonstrate that DMI, 4OI and DMF pretreatments inhibit pro‐inflammatory cytokine production in response to lipopolysaccharide (LPS), as well as inhibit subsequent NLRP3 inflammasome activation induced by nigericin. DMI, 4OI, DMF and monomethyl fumarate (MMF), another fumarate derivative, also directly inhibited biochemical markers of NLRP3 activation in LPS‐primed macrophages, mixed glia, OHSCs and human macrophages in response to nigericin and imiquimod, including ASC speck formation, caspase‐1 activation, gasdermin D cleavage and IL‐1β release. DMF, an approved treatment of multiple sclerosis, as well as DMI, 4OI and MMF, inhibited NLRP3 activation in macrophages in response to lysophosphatidylcholine, which is used to induce demyelination, suggesting a possible mechanism for DMF in multiple sclerosis through NLRP3 inhibition. The derivatives also reduced pro‐IL‐1α cleavage in response to the calcium ionophore ionomycin. Together, these findings reveal the immunometabolic regulation of both the priming and activation steps of NLRP3 activation in macrophages. Furthermore, we highlight itaconate and fumarate derivatives as potential therapeutic options in NLRP3‐ and IL‐1α‐driven diseases, including in the brain.