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Global public policy in a quantified world: Sustainable Development Goals as epistemic infrastructures
Authors: Tichenor Marlee , Merry Sally E , Grek Sotiria , Bandola-Gill Justyna 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Despite the multiplicity of actors, crises, and fields of action, global public policy has known one constant, that is, the ubiquity of indicators in the production of governing knowledge. This article theoretically engages with the phenomenon of hyper-quantification of global governance in the context of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), debated and introduced in 2015. Increasingly metrics—such as indicators and quantified data to monitor targets and goals—are no longer just tools of governance but rather are emblematic of the new types of political cultures, enabling an interplay of material, techno-political, and organizational structures within which (statistical) knowledge is produced, disseminated, and translated into global public policy. The paper unpacks this complexity by proposing a new theoretical approach to quantification as an “epistemic infrastructure,” which emerges across three levels: materialities (such as data and indicators), interlinkages (such as networks and communities), and paradigms (such as new ways of doing policy work). Using the lens of the “epistemic infrastructure” on the SDGs, this article and the others in this special issue analyze the ways that quantified knowledge practices—in widely varying policy arenas, scales, and geographic regions—are at the heart of the production of its global public policy.
1Affect Theory: Omnibus Review
Authors: Mathes Carmen Faye 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
This chapter surveys important studies in affect theory published in 2021. In contrast to earlier scholarship that sought to define affect by debating now-standard genealogies—Spinoza to Deleuze; Tomkins to Sedgwick—this snapshot of affect theory’s development reveals myriad approaches bookended by an epistemological divergence. On one end are studies that embrace affect as an umbrella term for moving beyond emotions in a normative key. In these studies, what affect does eclipses what affect is. On the other end are studies that assert dissatisfaction with the world as ‘given’ in theoretical models of affect, particularly as that world is always already colonial, patriarchal, white, and so on. In these studies, neither what affect does nor what affect is dismantles a world that precludes decolonization, Black flourishing and the flourishing of other minoritized subjects. In between, a number of the studies surveyed here lean in one direction or the other, suggesting that this divergence is nascent but influential. I position these studies along a tentative spectrum, from affect’s embrace to its dissatisfactions, while also noting other scholarly conversations into which affect has lately entered, notably autotheory and the emergent idea of ‘vibe theory’. The review is organized into the following sections: 1. Introduction; 2. Affect’s Embrace: Staging Feeling; 3. Intimacy, Pleasure, Skin: What Is the Scale of Affect?; 4. The History and Poetry of Public Feeling: Two Eras of Revolt; 5. On Refusing the World: Yao’s and Palmer’s Dissatisfactions; 6. Reflections.
Subcutaneous Panniculitis-Like T-Cell Lymphoma Revealed By Immunophenotyping of Necrosis
Authors: Bellahsen-Harrar Yaëlle , Badrignans Marine , Cherif Khadija , Papouin Barbara , Ingen-Housz-Oro Saskia , Ortonne Nicolas 
Published: April 2022

Abstract:
Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a rare but well-defined entity, often associated with autoimmune manifestations, generally with a good prognosis unless associated with hemophagocytic syndrome. Typically, the lymphoma cells rim the adipocytes and are characterized by a CD8+ cytotoxic phenotype. We report 2 cases of SPTCL where the first biopsies only showed subcutaneous fat necrosis without any lymphoma cell visible. The diagnoses were allowed by immunophenotypic markers which characterized necrotic neoplastic T cells and confirmed on further biopsies with a typical pattern of SPTCL. These observations should prompt dermatologists to perform as large biopsies as possible, and pathologists to perform immunophenotyping in all suspected cases even if only lobular necrosis is seen morphologically.
Associated Factors and Distribution of Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Children by Optical Coherence Tomography: A Population-based Study
Authors: Hashemi Hassan , Khabazkhoob Mehdi , Heydarian Samira , Emamian Mohammad Hassan , Fotouhi Akbar 
Published: April 2022

Purpose:
To determine the distribution of peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness and its association with different demographic and ocular parameters in adolescents.

Methods:
The present study is part of the second phase of the Shahroud Schoolchildren Eye cohort study, which was conducted in 2018 by re-inviting the participants in the first phase. First, preliminary ocular examinations were performed, including measurement of uncorrected and best corrected visual acuity, auto-refraction, and subjective refraction.
All study participants underwent corneal imaging using Pentacam to measure central corneal thickness and corneal radius of curvature (keratometry), ocular biometry using Allegro Biograph to measure anterior chamber depth, crystalline lens thickness, and axial length, and finally OCT imaging to measure RNFL thickness as well as macular thickness and volume.

Results:
The data of 4963 right eyes were analyzed after applying the exclusion criteria. The mean age of the study participants was 12.41±1.72 (9 to 15) years. The mean total, superior, inferior, temporal, and nasal RNFL thicknesses were 98.93 (95% CI: 98.61-99.25), 122.84 (95% CI: 122.31–123.37), 129.17 (95% CI: 128.63–129.7), 68.02 (95% CI: 67.65–68.38), and 75.69 (95% CI: 75.3–76.07), respectively. According to the results of the multivariable regression model, macular volume (β=9.81,P=0.001] had a significant direct association, and macular thickness (β=−0.01,P=0.046) had a significant inverse association with the average RNFL thickness. In addition, axial length (β=−3.14,P<0.001), mean keratometry (β=−1.38,P<0.001], and central corneal thickness (β=−0.01,P=0.011) were significantly inversely related to the average RNFL thickness.

Conclusion:
We report the distribution of peripapillary RNFL thickness using SD-OCT and identify macular volume, axial length, and mean keratometry as significantly associated factors in children. Our findings may serve as a database to interpret RNFL thickness results in children aged 9 to 15 years with suspected ocular disease.
Extended Versus Standard Antibiotic Course Duration in Children <5 Years of Age Hospitalized With Community-acquired Pneumonia in High-risk Settings: Four-week Outcomes of a Multicenter, Double-blind, Parallel, Superiority Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: McCallum Gabrielle B. , Fong Siew M. , Grimwood Keith , Nathan Anna M. , Byrnes Catherine A. , Ooi Mong H. , Nachiappan Nachal , Saari Noorazlina , Morris Peter S. , Yeo Tsin W. , Ware Robert S. , Elogius Blueren W. , Oguoma Victor M. , Yerkovich Stephanie T. , de Bruyne Jessie , Lawrence Katrina A. , Lee Bilawara , Upham John W. , Torzillo Paul J. , Chang Anne B. 
Published: April 2022

Background:
High-level evidence is limited for antibiotic duration in children hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) from First Nations and other at-risk populations of chronic respiratory disorders. As part of a larger study, we determined whether an extended antibiotic course is superior to a standard course for achieving clinical cure at 4 weeks in children 3 months to ≤5 years old hospitalized with CAP.

Methods:
In our multinational (Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia), double-blind, superiority randomized controlled trial, children hospitalized with uncomplicated, radiographic-confirmed, CAP received 1–3 days of intravenous antibiotics followed by 3 days of oral amoxicillin-clavulanate (80 mg/kg, amoxicillin component, divided twice daily) and then randomized to extended (13–14 days duration) or standard (5–6 days) antibiotics. The primary outcome was clinical cure (complete resolution of respiratory symptoms/signs) 4 weeks postenrollment. Secondary outcomes included adverse events, nasopharyngeal bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance at 4 weeks.

Results:
Of 372 children enrolled, 324 fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were randomized. Using intention-to-treat analysis, between-group clinical cure rates were similar (extended course: n = 127/163, 77.9%; standard course: n = 131/161, 81.3%; relative risk = 0.96, 95% confidence interval = 0.86–1.07). There were no significant between-group differences for adverse events (extended course: n = 43/163, 26.4%; standard course, n = 32/161, 19.9%) or nasopharyngeal carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis and Staphylococcus aureus or antimicrobial resistance.

Conclusions:
Among children hospitalized with pneumonia and at-risk of chronic respiratory illnesses, an extended antibiotic course was not superior to a standard course at achieving clinical cure at 4 weeks. Additional research will identify if an extended course provides longer-term benefits.
Inverse Association Between Persistence With Antidepressant Medication and Onset of Chronic Pain in Patients With Depression
Authors: Higa Shingo , Nakamura Toru , Ohwaki Kazuhiro 
Published: April 2022

Abstract

Purpose/Background
Despite the known involvement of depression in chronic pain, the association between persistence with and adherence to antidepressant medication and onset of chronic pain in patients with depression remains unclear.

Methods/Procedures
This retrospective cohort study used a Japanese claims database to extract data for adult patients with depression who were prescribed antidepressants between April 2014 and March 2020. Patients were divided into groups according to duration of continuous prescription of antidepressants (≥6 months [persistent group] and <6 months [nonpersistent group]) and medication possession ratio (≥80% [good adherence group] and <80% [poor adherence group]). The outcome was onset of chronic pain, which was defined as continuous prescription >3 months of analgesics and diagnosis of pain-related condition after discontinuation of the first continuous antidepressant prescription. The risk of onset of chronic pain was compared between the paired groups.

Findings/Results
A total of 1859 patients were selected as the study population and categorized as the persistent (n = 406) and nonpersistent (n = 1453) groups, and good adherence (n = 1551) and poor adherence (n = 308) groups. Risk of onset of chronic pain was significantly lower in the persistent group than in the nonpersistent group after controlling for confounding via standardized mortality ratio weighting (hazard ratio, 0.38; 95% confidence interval, 0.18–0.80; P = 0.011). There was no significant difference between the good and poor adherence groups.

Implications/Conclusions
Antidepressant persistence for ≥6 months is recommended and may reduce the onset of chronic pain in patients with depression.
Potential of sphingosine-1-phosphate in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection by stabilizing and protecting endothelial cells
Authors: Zhang Rongzhi , Wang Qiang , Yang Jianshe 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread worldwide, resulting in over 250 million infections and >5 million deaths. Most antiviral drugs and vaccines have shown limited efficacy against SARS-CoV-2. Clinical data revealed that except for the large number of self-healing mild cases, moderate and severe cases mostly survived after supportive treatment but not specific drug administration or vaccination. The endothelial system is the first physiological barrier, and its structural stability is of critical importance in conferring disease resistance. Membrane lipid components, particularly sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), play a central role in stabilizing the cell membrane.
Here, we used “Boolean Operators” such as AND, OR, and NOT, to search for relevant research articles in PubMed, then reviewed the potential of S1P in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 infection by stabilizing the endothelial system, this is the major aim of this review work.
Reportedly, vasculitis and systemic inflammatory vascular diseases are caused by endothelial damage resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection. S1P, S1P receptor (SIPR), and signaling were involved in the process of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and S1P potentially regulated the function of EC barrier, in turn, inhibited the SARS-CoV-2 to infect the endothelial cells, and ultimately has the promising therapeutic value to coronavirus disease 2019.
Taken together, we conclude that maintaining or administering a high level of S1P will preserve the integrity of the EC structure and function, in turn, lowering the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and reducing complications and mortality.
Safety and efficacy of auricular acupuncture in patients with depression after percutaneous coronary intervention
Authors: Lu Ruozhu , Shi Rui , Zhang Miao , Shao Xiao , Xue Wen , Guo Qian , Wang Cheng , Deng Yue 
Published: April 2022

Abstract

Background:
With the advantages of miniature damage and optimal effectiveness, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been performed in a large number of coronary artery disease patients. However, recent studies have indicated a higher incidence of depression on post-PCI patients. Acupuncture therapy is effective for depression. As a form of acupuncture, the auricular acupuncture has been used to relieve symptoms in patients with post-PCI depression, but its effectiveness and safety have not yet reached a definitive conclusion. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis protocol is planned to evaluate the efficacy and safety of auricular acupuncture for depression in post-PCI patients.

Methods:
Six English databases (PubMed, Web of Science, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Springer Cochrane Library, and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform) and 4 Chinese databases (Wan Fang Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database) will be searched normatively according to the rule of each database from the inception to February 1, 2022. Two reviewers will independently conduct article selection, data collection, and risk of bias evaluation. Any disagreement will be resolved by discussion with the third reviewer. Either the fixed-effects or random-effects model will be used for data synthesis based on the heterogeneity test. The change in the scores on the Hamilton Depression Scale and the Self-rating Depression Scale will be used as the main outcome measure. All-cause mortality, cardiac mortality, major adverse cardiovascular events, rehospitalisation rate, and Quality of Life Scale as the secondary outcome. Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale, general physical examination (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure), routine examination of blood, urine and stool, electrocardiogram, liver and kidney function examination as the security indexes. RevMan 5.3.5 will be used for meta-analysis.

Results:
This study will provide high-quality evidence to assess the efficacy and safety of auricular acupuncture for depression in post-PCI patients.

Conclusion:
This systematic review will explore whether auricular acupuncture is an effective and safe intervention for depression in post-PCI patients.

INPLASY registration number:
INPLASY202230003.
Tuberculous polyserositis in endemic areas with an emphasis on empiric therapy
Authors: Munguti Jeremiah , Mutua Victor , Cheruiyot Isaac , Csefalvay Chris von , Opare-Addo Paul , Kiko Nduku , Wanjiru Rosemary 
Published: April 2022

Abstract

Rationale:
Polyserositis describes contemporaneous inflammation of multiple serous membranes accompanied by effusions in serous cavities. It has been associated with different aetiologies, including autoimmune diseases, endocrine diseases, neoplasia, drug-associated cases, and infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis.

Patient concerns:
We report the case of a 34-year-old woman who presented with abdominal swelling for 8 months, fatigability, and shortness of breath for 2 months. She denied a history of lower-limb swelling, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea, or right upper quadrant pain. She had no history of cigarette smoking, prior treatment for tuberculosis, malignancy, or contact with someone known to have tuberculosis (TB). On examination, she had a weak pulse, muffled heart sounds, and ascites.

Diagnosis:
Polyserositis was suspected following visualization of fluid in the peritoneal, pleural, and pericardial cavities on imaging.

Interventions:
The patient underwent pericardiocentesis and ascitic taps. The patient also received spironolactone, prednisolone, and paracetamol. Despite repeated ascitic tapping and use of diuretics, fluid continued to accumulate until the initiation of empiric anti-TB drugs (rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol), as noted from the elevated levels of adenosine deaminase (pleural fluid-46.30U/L) and living in an endemic area for tuberculosis (Kenya).

Outcomes:
Three weeks after the initiation of anti-TB drugs, the ascites and pericardial and pleural effusions resolved. Two months after discharge, the patient showed marked improvement, with no residual fluid noted in the serous cavities on imaging.

Lessons learnt:
We report a case of extrapulmonary TB presenting with polyserositis (pericardial, pleural, and ascitic fluid) with elevated adenosine deaminase levels when the traditional Ziehl Neelsen staining yielded negative results. Good clinical judgment and more novel diagnostic tools are necessary to avoid unnecessary delays in initiating definitive management.
What motivates consumers to be in line with online shopping?: a systematic literature review and discussion of future research perspectives
Authors: Srivastava Abhinav , Thaichon Park 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThis study conducts a systematic literature review to synthesize the extant literature primarily on “online shopping consumer behavior” and to gain insight into “What drives consumers toward online shopping”.Design/methodology/approachThe authors followed guidelines for systematic literature reviews with stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria. The review is based on 79 research papers published from 2000 to 2020 in 21 reputed peer-reviewed international journals. The papers were analyzed and synthesized based on their defining characteristics, methodologies, major constructs and themes addressed.FindingsThe literature synthesis indicated that consumers have to make a trade-off between 11 perceived benefits and six perceived sacrifices to improve their net perceived value before making the final decision to adopt online shopping. It is important to decode these factors as they could improve both the functional and recreational value of the shopping experience for online consumers, resulting in an improvement in conversion rates from a prospect to the final purchase at e-stores. This could improve turnover as well as profits for the e-tailers.Originality/value This study pioneers to consolidate these factors through the lens of the value adoption model. This study also suggests insightful directions for further research perspectives in the online context from both consumers' and retailers' perspectives.
Stimulants of behavioural change: accounting education schism and gender
Authors: Nehme Rabih , AlKhoury Christelle , Alharbi Abdullah 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
This paper aims to identify differences in auditors’ behaviour who have undergone work-integrated learning (WIL) versus the classical accounting education.

Design/methodology/approach
In addition to the education factor, auditors’ perception is assessed in scenarios when facing time budget pressure and time deadline pressure. The gender factor is included to highlight any behavioural differences between male and female auditors. Senior auditors working at the Big Four firms in the UK have participated in this survey.

Findings
The results show, from an educational perspective, that traditional accounting program is perceived as a catalyst of dysfunctional audit behaviour in comparison to WIL program that demonstrated a higher degree of ethicality. Furthermore, the results identify male auditors as having more tendency to behaving dysfunctionally when compared to their female counterparts.

Practical implications
This paper goes beyond assessing auditors’ ethical actions under work-related stresses, to identifying the differences in their behaviour based on their academic background. It can be used as a tool for audit practitioners and accounting faculty by highlighting the factors leading to dysfunctional behaviour and trying to mitigate them.

Originality/value
The added value of the research paper is that it sheds light on one of the most issues faced by auditors and employees in general. Time pressures embedded in most businesses can harm organizations badly in relation to the behaviour of their employees.
Identifying the definition, measurement, research focuses, and prospects of project complexity: a systematic literature review
Authors: Zheng Junwei , Gu Yu , Luo Lan , Zhang Yunhua , Xie Hongtao , Chang Kai 
Published: April 2022

PurposeProject complexity is a critical issue that has increasingly attracted attention in both academic and practical circles. However, there are still many gaps in the research on project complexity, such as the differentiated conceptualization of complexity and disjointed operationalization in the measurements. Therefore, this paper aims to conduct a systematic and detailed literature review on the concept, dimensions, assessment, and underlying mechanisms of project complexity.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review methodology was applied to search and synthesize the research on project complexity, and a final sample of 74 journal articles was identified.FindingsThis study first summarizes the concepts of project complexity from three different theoretical perspectives, and then identifies different approaches of measurement, evaluation, or simulation to assess project complexity. This paper finally establishes an integrative framework to synthesize the antecedents, mediators and moderators, and outcomes of project complexity, generating four suggestions for future research.Originality/valueThis study summarizes the definition and operationalization of project complexity to reduce the discrepancies in the existing research and offers an integrative framework to offer a broad overview of the current understanding of project complexity, providing a potential way forward for addressing project complexity.