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Proactive behaviors and the micro-foundations of strategy: exploring employees’ strategic voice
Authors: Bizzi Lorenzo , Evans Brent 
Published: May 2022

PurposeThis paper aims to build a new bridge between the literature in organizational behavior and the micro-foundations of strategy. The authors elaborate the concept of strategic voice, studying the extent to which employees express their strategic recommendations.Design/methodology/approachThe authors gathered data from employees and supervisors of three distinct organizations, measuring determinants and outcomes of strategic voice, as compared to promotive voice.FindingsStrategic voice is empirically distinct from promotive voice and predicted by opportunity/threat recognition, perceived organizational support and strategic voice opportunity. It has, surprisingly, either positive or negative effects on performance, through the mediation of supervisors' perceptions of strategic voice and the moderation of employee satisfaction with pay and career.Research limitations/implicationsUnlike traditionally assumed by strategy research, employees at any level engage in strategic voice with considerable frequency. Yet, paradoxically, under certain conditions, strategic voice could harm individual performance, although potentially benefiting organizations. Managers could either value employees' strategic voice or perceive it negatively, raising the salience to fully comprehend this behavior.Practical implicationsOrganizations should embrace practices that encourage employees to express their strategic opinions, give them access to resources to properly form their strategic opinions and ensure management considers employees' recommendations.Originality/valueWhile scholars in the micro-foundations of strategy have theorized that strategy can emerge from the contribution of individuals, there has been no evidence, to date, on how each employee can contribute to strategy formulation. This paper is original as it fills this gap.
Environmental performance and cost of finance: evidence from emerging markets
Authors: Temiz Hüseyin 
Published: May 2022

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the effects of environmental performance (EP) of firms and its pillars on both cost of debt and equity (COF) in emerging market context.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses 4,152 firm-year observations covering the years 2015–2019 from 17 emerging market countries. Data are obtained from ASSET4 and Datastream databases. OLS method with country, industry and year fixed effects are utilized in the main analysis of the study. Several robustness tests including 2SLS IV method are performed to test the sensitivity of the results.FindingsThe results suggest that aggregate EP of firms has reducing effects on both cost of debt and equity. All EP pillars have negative effects on the cost of debt while only emission performance has negative significant impact on cost of equity. This reveals that the effects of EP on cost of equity is mostly driven by emission performance of firms.Practical implicationsGiven differences between emerging and developed countries in terms of environmental regulations, infrastructure and technology, it is suggested that regulatory bodies and governments urge firms to implement environmentally friendly policies. Besides, implications for emerging markets for capturing more shares from responsible investments are provided.Social implicationsAlthough the adoption and implementation of environmentally-friendly policies are costly, improved environmental performance has financial advantages, including lower COF for firms. Therefore, firms would benefit from improving their EP in order to protect the nature, as well as to enjoy the economic benefits of better EP.Originality/valueThis study confirms that improved environmental performance has financial advantages for firms in emerging markets, such as lower COF.
The impact of business analytics capabilities on innovation, information quality, agility and firm performance: the moderating role of industry dynamism
Authors: Khan Adeyl , Talukder Md. Shamim , Islam Quazi Tafsirul , Islam A.K.M. Najmul 
Published: May 2022

Purpose
As businesses keep investing substantial resources in developing business analytics (BA) capabilities, it is unclear how the performance improvement transpires as BA affects performance in many different ways. This paper aims to analyze how BA capabilities affect firms’ agility through resources like information quality and innovative capacity considering industry dynamism and the resulting impact on firm performance.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper tested the research hypothesis using primary data collected from 192 companies operating in Bangladesh. The data were analyzed using partial least squares-based structural equation modeling.

Findings
The results indicate that BA capabilities improve business resources like information quality and innovative capacity, which, in turn, significantly impact a firm’s agility. This paper also found out that industry dynamism moderates the firms’ agility and, ultimately, firms’ performance.

Practical implications
The contribution of this work provides insight regarding the role of business analytics capabilities in increasing organizational agility and performance under the moderating effects of industry dynamism.

Originality/value
The present research is to the best of the authors’ knowledge among the first studies considering a firm’s agility to explore the impact of BA on a firm’s performance in a dynamic environment. While previous researchers discussed resources like information quality and innovative capability, current research theoretically argues that these items are a leveraging point in a BA context to increase firm agility.
Lithopedion as a factor in post‐traumatic intestinal perforation
Authors: Gaye Abdou Magib , Thiam Ibou , Deguenonvo Gabriel Nougnignon Comlan , Guèye Mamour , Sarr Ibrahima Sitor Souleymane , Dial Cherif Mouhamed Moustapha 
Published: May 2022

AbstractLithopedion is a rare condition secondary to retention and calcification of an unrecognized intra‐abdominal (usually ectopic) pregnancy after a fetal death, which occurred after three months of gestation. It accounts for 1.5%–2% of cases of ectopic pregnancy. We report the case of a 72‐year‐old nulligravida woman who died about 72 h after being kicked in the abdomen during a fight. At autopsy, an intra‐abdominal calcified fetus, acute generalized peritonitis, and ileal perforation were observed. The estimated gestational age of the fetus was 37 weeks (based on femur length) and the lithopedion had a weight of 750 g and a size of 15 × 12 × 9 cm. The age of menopause and the duration of retention are not known. This is the first case of this entity identified in Senegal.
Prospective, multicentre observational study of point‐of‐care ultrasound practice in emergency departments across Australia and New Zealand: The POCUS‐ED Registry
Authors: Partyka Christopher , Flannagan Scott , Carbonatto Genevieve , Buttfield Alexander , Watkins Stuart , Bomann Scott , Alkhouri Hatem , Middleton Paul M ,   the POCUS‐ED Registry Group
Published: May 2022

AbstractObjectivesThe present study aimed to describe the characteristics, performance, accuracy and significance of point‐of‐care ultrasound (POCUS) use in the ED, by utilising an expanded version of the ACEM‐mandated special skills placement (SSP) logbook, to develop a novel clinical quality registry.MethodsA prospective, observational study was performed across EDs in Australia and New Zealand over a 12‐month period. Trainees undertaking ACEM‐approved ultrasound (US) SSPs recorded all US scan interpretations and follow‐up imaging reports in an online database.ResultsIn total, 2647 USs were recorded by 26 special skills trainees across 10 EDs in Australia or New Zealand; of these 2356 scans (89%) were clinically indicated. Overall, 2493 scans (94%) were used for diagnostic assessment, of which 1147 (43%) had abnormal findings. Basic echocardiography, extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma and right upper quadrant scans were the most commonly used modalities. There were 134 US‐guided procedures logged in the registry. Approximately 36% of scans were reported to alter the original provisional diagnosis, whereas in another 37% of cases, POCUS was thought to confirm the original clinical suspicion. The majority of scans (76.5%) entered into the registry were physically reviewed by the SSP supervisor.ConclusionsThis multicentred registry provides a detailed description of the current utilisation of POCUS within special skills US placements across EDs in Australia and New Zealand. This data should inform clinical leaders in emergency US to improve both POCUS education and governance around this important tool.
Screening of behavioral disorders in children with hemophilia
Authors: Elsakka Elham E. , Azouz Hanan G. , Hassab Hoda A. , Abdelfattah Mohammed E. , Abdel Ghany Hayam M. 
Published: May 2022

AbstractAimTo screen types of behavioral problems among children with hemophilia and their relation to the disease parameters.MethodsFifty boys, 6‐18 years old, with moderate and sever hemophilia were subjected to: history taking, joint evaluation using the Hemophilia Joint Health Score, and behavioral assessment using the Child Behavioral Check List.ResultsPatients experienced different patterns of behavior disorder. Patients' age significantly correlated with anxious/depressed behavior, somatic complaints, social problems, aggressive behavior, internalizing behavior, and total behavior problems. Hemophilia severity significantly correlated with social problems, thought problems, aggressive behavior, internalizing behavior, externalizing behavior, and total behavior disorders. Affected joint number significantly correlated with withdrawn/depressed behavior, social problems, thought problems, aggressive behavior, internalizing behavior, and total behavior disorders. A high Hemophilia Joint Health Score of the target joints was significantly correlated with social problems, rule‐breaking behavior, aggressive behavior, externalizing behavior, and total behavior disorders. Hemophilic arthropathy duration significantly correlated with somatic complaints, social problems, thought problems, attention problems, aggressive behavior, internalizing behavior, externalizing behavior, and total behavior problems.ConclusionChildren with hemophilia had behavioral disorders. The most affected scale was aggressive behavior. The least affected scale was attention problems. Behavioral disorders in children with hemophilia are influenced by the age of the patient, the severity of the disease, the number of joints affected, the duration of hemophilic arthropathy, and the score of joint affected by Hemophilia Joint Health Score.
forceX and forceR: A mobile setup and r package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces
Authors: Rühr Peter T. , Blanke Alexander 
Published: May 2022

Abstract

Animal closing forces such as bite and pinch forces may determine access to food and mates and are therefore important performance metrics related to fitness. Previous measurement setups to obtain in vivo closing force data were often custom‐made for each study, hampering comparisons among different studies. Additionally, most setups were limited in the size range of taxa they can measure, especially towards smaller species.

We introduce forceX, a closing force measurement setup that allows the measurement of a large range of taxa with a great size variety, and forceR, an accompanying software package to analyse the data. forceX is mostly based on off‐the‐shelf components and 3D‐printed or metal‐turned parts. Gape distance can be modified during measurements, and replaceable tip elements of varying thickness allow a minimal gape distance of ~0.3 mm. Thus, forceX allows closing force measurements of smaller species, while still being able to measure medium‐sized animals as well. Animals are not harmed during the measurements, and the whole setup can be assembled within minutes, is battery‐powered, light‐weight and transportable.

The forceX system is able to accurately (linear regression of measured forces vs. control forces: p < 0.001; R2 > 0.999; n = 1,609) and reproducibly (mean of absolute relative errors = 0.93%; SD = 1.42%; n = 1,609) measure forces across three orders of magnitude (0.01–10 N). Importantly, whole force curves, instead of just maximum force values are stored, and forceR allows extracting individual peak shapes from these curves to facilitate the statistical analysis of both maximum force values and peak curve shapes.

forceX and forceR facilitate rapid and minimally invasive in vivo measurements and analyses of closing forces in animals across a wider range of taxa than previously possible, including, for example, many small species of the megadiverse insects. The system allows studying the characteristics, predictors, and evolution of both maximum closing forces and force curve shapes.
TNF‐α/IFN‐γ synergy amplifies senescence‐associated inflammation and SARS‐CoV‐2 receptor expression via hyper‐activated JAK/STAT1
Authors: Kandhaya‐Pillai Renuka , Yang Xiaomeng , Tchkonia Tamar , Martin George M. , Kirkland James L. , Oshima Junko 
Published: May 2022

AbstractOlder age and underlying conditions such as diabetes/obesity or immunosuppression are leading host risk factors for developing severe complications from COVID‐19 infection. The pathogenesis of COVID‐19‐related cytokine storm, tissue damage, and fibrosis may be interconnected with fundamental aging processes, including dysregulated immune responses and cellular senescence. Here, we examined effects of key cytokines linked to cellular senescence on expression of SARS‐CoV‐2 viral entry receptors. We found exposure of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) to the inflammatory cytokines, TNF‐α + IFN‐γ or a cocktail of TNF‐α + IFN‐γ + IL‐6, increased expression of ACE2/DPP4, accentuated the pro‐inflammatory senescence‐associated secretory phenotype (SASP), and decreased cellular proliferative capacity, consistent with progression towards a cellular senescence‐like state. IL‐6 by itself failed to induce substantial effects on viral entry receptors or SASP‐related genes, while synergy between TNF‐α and IFN‐γ initiated a positive feedback loop via hyper‐activation of the JAK/STAT1 pathway, causing SASP amplification. Breaking the interactive loop between senescence and cytokine secretion with JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib or antiviral drug remdesivir prevented hyper‐inflammation, normalized SARS‐CoV‐2 entry receptor expression, and restored HUVECs proliferative capacity. This loop appears to underlie cytokine‐mediated viral entry receptor activation and links with senescence and hyper‐inflammation.
Rare variant of dens invaginatus with accessory root and labial talon cusp in maxillary lateral incisor—Case report
Authors: Ali Afzal , Zoya Asma , Ali Sajid , Arslan Hakan 
Published: May 2022

AbstractDens invaginatus (DI) often causes dysmorphic changes in both the crown and root. This case report presents a complicated type 3a DI in a maxillary lateral incisor with labial talon cusp and root bifurcation. Although lingual talon cusp is common in maxillary lateral incisor, labial talon cusp is rare. An auxiliary palatal root in maxillary lateral incisor is also unusual. No such case involving all three variations has been described in the literature. The DI was classified as type B4 according to Schulze and Brand, as it involved division of pulp and root. DI was managed by orthograde MTA, radisectomy and periodontal regeneration was done for the palatal root. Labial talon associated with DI and can lead to early periodontal/pulpal involvement. Type 3 DI can affect the root with marked dilatation and division. Additional palatal root should be carefully detected in type 3a DI and managed with the aid of CBCT.
Onychiuridae (Collembola) of Australia: a key to species with notes on their distributions and pest status
Authors: Greenslade Penelope , Ireson John 
Published: May 2022

AbstractThe onychiurid fauna of Australia is revised and found to comprise six species belonging to five genera. All species are already described and are widespread in the Northern Hemisphere so they are considered to be introduced to Australia. For the most part, they are only known in Australia from agricultural and horticultural soils and home gardens as well as worm beds. A dichotomous key to the species is presented together with updated names, relevant synonymies, a brief description of each and comments on their distribution and ecology. The six species separated in the key are Protaphorura fimata (Gisin, 1952), Thalassaphorura encarpata (Denis, 1931), Thalassaphorura cryptopyga (Denis, 1931), Orthonychiurus folsomi (Schäffer, 1900), Deuteraphorura cebennaria (Gisin, 1956) and Onychiurus ambulans (Linnaeus, 1758). A seventh species is listed here but in family Tullbergiidae, Metaphorura affinis (Börner, 1902). It is included as it could be confused with the Onychiurinae in the field. In Australia and overseas, onychiurids have been associated with root damage to plants in home gardens and field crops, and we discuss their pest status using data from assessments of field crop damage in Australia. The aim of this paper is to provide an identification guide to field workers so that they can decide whether control methods are required.
Taxonomic revision of the New Zealand endemic parasitoid genus Rhyssaloides Belokobylskij, 1999 (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
Authors: Belokobylskij Sergey A , Ward Darren F 
Published: May 2022

AbstractThe New Zealand cyclostome braconid fauna is poorly studied but has a high diversity of Mesostoinae compared to other regions. We redescribe the endemic New Zealand genus Rhyssaloides Belokobylskij, 1999 and compare it to two morphologically similar New Zealand endemics, Zealastoa Quicke & Ward, 2020 and Doryctomorpha Ashmead, 1900. Two new species, Rh. maculatus sp. nov. and Rh. noyesi sp. nov., are described and illustrated. The species Rhyssaloides antipoda Belokobylskij, 1999, which is a parasitoid of the native cerambycid Ambeodontus tristis (Fabricius, 1775), is placed as a junior synonym of Rhyssaloides ambeodonti (Muesebeck, 1941), syn. nov. A key for determining the three known species is provided.
Subnational public expenditures, short‐term household‐level welfare, and economic flexibility: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Takeshima Hiroyuki , Balana Bedru B. , Smart Jenny , Edeh Hyacinth O. , Oyeyemi Motunrayo Ayowumi , Andam Kwaw S. 
Published: May 2022

AbstractPublic expenditures (PEs) are critical for key public‐sector functions that contribute to the development and welfare improvements. PE for agriculture, as well as social‐sector PE, such as health, education, and social welfare, have been considered instrumental for income growth, poverty reduction, investment, nutritional outcomes, and resilience. However, direct evidence in developing countries like Nigeria has been relatively limited. We fill this knowledge gap by estimating the effects of subnational PE shares for agriculture, health, education, and social welfare, as well as PE size, on household‐level outcomes, using nationally representative panel household data and district––as well as state‐level PE data in Nigeria, and a production‐function‐based indicator of “flexibility.” We find that greater PE shares for agriculture, health, and social welfare, conditional on PE size, have positive effects on consumption, poverty reduction, and nonfarm business. A greater PE share for agriculture, unlike the PE shares for health or social welfare, also enhances household dietary diversity and economic flexibility between farming and nonfarm activities, an indicator of economic resilience. These effects appear to materialize through the positive impacts on agriculture. Such multidimensional benefits of greater PE for agriculture are worth attention in countries like Nigeria, which tends to allocate a lower PE share for agriculture compared to other comparable countries in Africa and elsewhere.
Effectiveness of a co‐designed technology package on perceptions of safety in community‐dwelling older adults
Authors: Gordon Susan , Telford‐Sharp Fiona , Crowe William , Champion Stephanie 
Published: May 2022

AbstractObjectivesIncreasing numbers of older people are living longer, often alone, in their own homes. Services and products that enable older people to remain safely in their own homes are required.The My Smart Home project recruited 30 community‐dwelling people aged 65+ to co‐design a package of technology to address their individual goals for safety and security at home. The technology package, up to the value of $4000, included installation of health monitoring, communication and entertainment devices, and security alarms, with 6 hours of technology coaching.MethodsParticipants completed the Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI), the Australian Quality of Life‐8 Dimensions (AQoL‐8D) and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) at baseline, and after 4 weeks' use of the technology package. Semi‐structured interviews were also used to qualitatively understand the challenges, enablers and outcomes of the project with respect to safety and security in the home.ResultsSignificant improvements in PWI (p < 0.01), AQoL‐8D (p < 0.001) and COPM for goal performance (p < 0.001) and goal satisfaction (p < 0.001) were reported. Participants also reported feeling safer and more secure in their own homes. Common barriers to adoption of technology, cost, integration with already‐owned technology and lack of confidence were overcome with this technology and coaching package.ConclusionsAn individualised package of technology, with coaching, that supports older people to realise their personal goals with technology resulted in improved well‐being, quality of life and sense of safety and security in community‐dwelling older people. Ultimately, this should support a longer and better quality of life at home.
Prevalence of highly actionable mutations among Indian patients with advanced non‐small cell lung cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Raman Ruchir , Ramamohan Varun , Rathore Anurag , Jain Deepali , Mohan Anant , Vashistha Vishal 
Published: May 2022

AbstractBackgroundNon‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a leading cause of cancer‐related mortality in India. To clarify rates of actionable mutations, and thereby identify opportunities to improve the delivery of best available care for a large volume of patients, a comprehensive review of available data is warranted.MethodsStudies that reported prevalence of any actionable gene variant among adult Indian patients with advanced NSCLC were selected from three databases (PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library). Ranges in actionable variant prevalence were reported. Meta‐analysis of proportions was completed among studies specifically evaluating mutational prevalence within ALK or EGFR. Sensitivity analyses were undertaken among populations sharing high heterogeneity.ResultsTwenty‐six studies were selected. Ranges in actionable mutational prevalence among NSCLC patients were as follows: ALK: 4.1–21.4%, BRAF: 1.5–3.5%, EGFR: 11.9–51.8%, HER2: 0–1.5%, KRAS: 4.5–6.4%, NTRK: 0–.7%, and ROS‐1: 3.5–4.1%. Following sensitivity analysis, pooled ALK mutational prevalence rates were 8.3% (95% CIs: 6.6–10.4%) and 4.01% (95% CIs: 2.3–7.0) for adenocarcinoma and NSCLC patients, respectively. Pooled EGFR mutational prevalence rates were 28.7% (95% CIs: 23.5–34.6%) and 24.2% (95% CIs: 19.9–29.1%) for adenocarcinoma and NSCLC patients, respectively.ConclusionsNearly 40% of Indian patients with advanced adenocarcinoma and 30% with NSCLC share an actionable mutation in ALK or EGFR. Approximately one‐half of adenocarcinoma patients have an actionable variant. Efforts should be directed toward efficiently identifying candidates for targeted agents and delivering such treatments.