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Agenda-Manipulation in Ranking
Authors: Curello Gregorio , Sinander Ludvig 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
We study the susceptibility of committee governance (e.g. by boards of directors), modelled as the collective determination of a ranking of a set of alternatives, to manipulation of the order in which pairs of alternatives are voted on—agenda-manipulation. We exhibit an agenda strategy called insertion sort that allows a self-interested committee chair with no knowledge of how votes will be cast to do as well as if she had complete knowledge. Strategies with this “regret-freeness” property are characterized by their efficiency, and by their avoidance of two intuitive errors. What distinguishes regret-free strategies from each other is how they prioritize among alternatives; insertion sort prioritizes lexicographically.
Strategies to Reduce Diagnostic Blood Loss and Anemia in Hospitalized Patients: A Scoping Review
Authors: François Tine , Charlier Julien , Balandier Sylvain , Pincivy Alix , Tucci Marisa , Lacroix Jacques , Du Pont-Thibodeau Geneviève 
Published: October 2022

OBJECTIVES:Blood sampling is a recognized contributor to hospital-acquired anemia. We aimed to bundle all published neonatal, pediatric, and adult data regarding clinical interventions to reduce diagnostic blood loss.DATA SOURCES:Four electronic databases were searched for eligible studies from inception until May 2021.STUDY SELECTION:Two reviewers independently selected studies, using predefined criteria.DATA EXTRACTION:One author extracted data, including study design, population, period, intervention type and comparator, and outcome variables (diagnostic blood volume and frequency, anemia, and transfusion).DATA SYNTHESIS:Of 16,132 articles identified, we included 39 trials; 12 (31%) were randomized controlled trials. Among six types of interventions, 27 (69%) studies were conducted in adult patients, six (15%) in children, and six (15%) in neonates. Overall results were heterogeneous. Most studies targeted a transfusion reduction (n= 28; 72%), followed by reduced blood loss (n= 24; 62%) and test frequency (n= 15; 38%). Small volume blood tubes (n= 7) and blood conservation devices (n= 9) lead to a significant reduction of blood loss in adults (8/9) and less transfusion of adults (5/8) and neonates (1/1). Point-of-care testing (n= 6) effectively reduced blood loss (4/4) and transfusion (4/6) in neonates and adults. Bundles including staff education and protocols reduced blood test frequency and volume in adults (7/7) and children (5/5).CONCLUSIONS:Evidence on interventions to reduce diagnostic blood loss and associated complications is highly heterogeneous. Blood conservation devices and smaller tubes appear effective in adults, whereas point-of-care testing and bundled interventions including protocols and teaching seem promising in adults and children.
Sex-related differences in experimental pain sensitivity in subjects with painful or painless neuropathy after surgical repair of traumatic nerve injuries
Authors: Miclescu Adriana Ana , Gkatziani Panagiota , Granlund Pontus , Butler Stephen , Gordh Torsten 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Introduction:
Sex-related influences represent a contributor to greater pain sensitivity and have a higher prevalence of many chronic pain conditions, including neuropathic pain (NP), among women.

Objectives:
The aim was to analyze how differences in ongoing pain, experimental pain intensity, and conditioned pain modulation (CPM) relate to sex in subjects with neuropathy after traumatic nerve injuries.

Methods:
Endogenous pain modulation was compared between male (n = 77) and female (n = 55) subjects and between subjects with NP (female = 31, male = 39) and pain-free subjects with posttraumatic neuropathy (female = 24, male = 38). Conditioned pain modulation was assessed by pain ratings to pressure stimuli before and after a noxious conditioning stimulus (CS) conducted with one arm submerged in cold water (4°C) for 1 minute. Time of recovery (Time off) of pain intensity from peak VASmaxc after CS was recorded and compared between male and female patients.

Results:
Greater ongoing pain intensity was found among female patients compared with male patients and more experimental pain after pressure and cold induced pain. Summing all groups together, women had 0.8 times higher odds (20%) of recovering sooner than men after CS (95% CI = 0.65–2.9). No differences in CPM, time off, and psychosocial variables were seen between female and male patients (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:
Our hypothesis for sex differences in endogenous pain modulation was only supported by a shorter after-sensation time after cold CS in female patients. No sex differences in the magnitude of CPM effect were identified. Increased pain intensity for experimental pain, in both neuropathic pain and neuropathy without pain, was found in female patients.
ImAge: an imaging approach to quantitate aging and rejuvenation
Authors: Alvarez-Kuglen Martin , Rodriguez Delany , Qin Haodong , Ninomiya Kenta , Fiengo Lorenzo , Farhy Chen , Hsu Wei-Mien , Havas Aaron , Feng Gen-Sheng , Roberts Amanda J. , Anderson Rozalyn M. , Serrano Manuel , Adams Peter D. , Sharpee Tatyana O. , Terskikh Alexey V. 
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACTBiomarkers of biological age that predict the risk of disease and expected lifespan better than chronological age are key to efficient and cost-effective healthcare1–3. To advance a personalized approach to healthcare, such biomarkers must perform on the individual rather than population level, demonstrate single cell resolution, and provide scalable and cost-effective measurements. We developed a novel approach – image-based chromatin and epigenetic age (ImAge), that utilizes image texture features based on the patterns of chromatin and epigenetic marks in single nuclei. We observed the emergence of intrinsic trajectories of ImAge using dimensionality reduction without regression on chronological age. ImAge was correlated with chronological age in all tissues and organs examined and was consistent with the expected acceleration and/or deceleration of biological age in chronologically identical mice treated with chemotherapy or following a caloric restriction regimen, respectively. ImAge from chronologically identical mice inversely correlated with their locomotor activity (greater activity for younger ImAge), consistent with the essential role of locomotion as an aging biomarker. Finally, we demonstrated that ImAge is reduced upon partial reprogramming in vivo following transient expression of OSKM cassette in the liver and skeletal muscles of old mice and validated the power of ImAge to assess the heterogeneity of reprogramming. We propose that ImAge represents the first-in-class individual-level biomarker of aging and rejuvenation with single-cell resolution.
Selection and validation of internal control genes for quantitative real-time RT–qPCR normalization ofPhlebopus portentosusgene expression under different conditions
Authors: Hu Chen-Menghui , Wan Jia-Ning , Guo Ting , Ji Guang-Yan , Luo Shun-Zhen , Ji Kai-Ping , Cao Yang , Tan Qi , Bao Da-Peng , Yang Rui-Heng 
Published: October 2022

AbstractPhlebopus portentosus(Berk. and Broome) Boedijin is an attractive edible mushroom and considered as the unique bolete to have achieved artificial cultivationin vitro. Gene expression analysis has become widely used in researches of edible fungi and is important to uncover the functions of genes involved in complex biological processes. Selecting appropriate reference genes is crucial to ensuring reliable results of gene expression analysis by RT–qPCR. In our study, a total of 12 candidate control genes were selected from 25 traditional housekeeping genes based on the expression stability in 9 transcriptomes of 3 developmental stages. These genes were further evaluated usinggeNorm, NormFinderandRefFinderunder different conditions and developmental stages. The results revealed that MSF1-domain-containing protein (MSF1), synaptobrevin (SYB), mitogen-activated protein kinase genes (MAPK), TATA binding protein 1 (TBP1) and SPRY domain protein (SPRY) were the most stable reference genes in all sample treatments, while elongation factor 1-alpha (EF1),Actinand ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme (UBCE) were the most unstably expressed. The geneSYBwas selected based on the transcriptome results and was identified as a novel reference gene inP. portentosus. This is the first detailed study for identification reference genes in this fungus and may provide new insights into selecting genes and quantifying gene expression.
Is auditor tolerant of earnings management in socially responsible firms? Evidence from China
Authors: Hoang Huy Viet , Ha Son Tung , Tran Manh Linh , Nguyen Thi Thu Trang 
Published: October 2022

PurposeThis study examines the effect of audit quality on earnings management to beat earnings targets among Chinese listed firms, taking into account the firms’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice.Design/methodology/approachThe sample consists of all A-shares listed in the Chinese stock market from 2001 to 2019, except firms in the financial industry. Probit estimator is employed to observe the effect of audit quality, proxied by a binary variable indicating whether a firm is audited by a Big 4 audit firm, on the behavior of earnings management to beat earnings targets. Industry and year fixed effects are incorporated into the models to control for differences among industries and time periods.FindingsThe result of this study reveals that audit quality disciplines earnings management to beat earnings targets in Chinese firms. This result holds across different specification and endogeneity tests. The authors further find that auditors seem to be more tolerant to earnings-managed firms that actively disclose CSR activities. However, this moderating effect of CSR disclosure only exists among firms that manage earnings less aggressively.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study suggest that market participants should be mindful of the earnings management phenomenon and make their investment decisions after carefully dissecting and confirming the truthfulness of firms’ financial reporting. Regulators should raise the requirement on the capacity of auditing services to ensure the quality of the audit outcome.Originality/valueThis study is the first to investigate the effect of audit quality on earnings management to beat earnings targets in Chinese firms. Moreover, this study pioneers in observing the moderating effect of CSR disclosure on the relationship between audit quality and earnings management.
Location factors and agglomeration economies in the hotel industry: the case of Spain
Authors: Valenzuela-Ortiz Andrea , Chica-Olmo Jorge , Castañeda José-Alberto 
Published: October 2022

PurposeThis research investigates the effect of accessibility to points of tourist interest (buffer) and direct and indirect spatial spillover effects of agglomeration economies on tourism industry revenues in Spain.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from the Bureau van Dijk's (BvD) Orbis global database. The data were analysed using a spatial econometric model and the Cobb–Douglas production function.FindingsThis study reveals that hotels located inside the buffer zone of points of tourist interest achieve better economic outcomes than hotels located outside the buffer. Furthermore, the results show that there is a direct and indirect spatial spillover effect in the hotel industry.Practical implicationsThe results provide valuable information for identifying areas where the agglomeration of hotels will produce a spillover effect on hotel revenue and the area of influence of location characteristics. This information is relevant for hotels already established in a destination or when seeking a location for a new hotel.Social implicationsThe results of this study can help city planners in influencing the distribution of hotels to fit desired patterns and improve an area's spatial beauty.Originality/valueThe paper provides insights into how investment, structural characteristics, reputation and location affect hotel revenue.
A critical assessment of the structural dimensions of gender-based violence
Authors: Zibin Tamara , Mitib Altakhaineh Abdel Rahman , Zibin Aseel 
Published: October 2022

PurposeDespite the fact that the gender-based violence (GBV) term has different interpretations, leading to the assumption that all types of harmful acts against all gender identities and either sex will be addressed under the GBV umbrella, in reality, GBV remains to be synonymous with violence against women (VAW). Thus, this paper aims to assess the accountability and transparency of GBV policies and interventions in addressing the suffering of GBV victims other than women.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents two main arguments; firstly, the authors explore the understanding and the capacities of humanitarians and protection International Non-Governmental Organizations staff in GBV response and prevention, and the reliability of the data that is mobilized to build policies and frameworks for addressing GBV. Secondly, they argue that in addition to gender being a main factor in violence, age, disabilities and other factors of vulnerability can also cause being subjected to different types of violence.FindingsThe adaptation of such holistic approach when addressing the causes behind violence will result in protecting the most vulnerable from all ages, genders and people with disabilities by applying an inclusive, cross-cutting response to GBV survivors in general.Originality/valueThis paper paves the way to research studies that shed light on violence against men and boys at war zones and conflict areas especially in the Middle East where this type of violence is strongly stigmatized, and the survivors have limited access to needed services.
Strategic approach to analyze the effect of Covid-19 on the stock market volatility and uncertainty: a first and second wave perspective
Authors: Chowdhury Emon Kalyan 
Published: October 2022

PurposeThis paper aims to analyze the impact of Covid-19 on the stock market volatility and uncertainty during the first and second waves.Design/methodology/approachThis study has applied event study and autoregressive integrated moving average models using daily data of confirmed and death cases of Covid-19, US S&P 500, volatility index, economic policy uncertainty and S&P 500 of Bombay Stock Exchange to attain the purpose.FindingsIt is observed that, during the first wave, the confirmed cases and the fiscal measure have a significant impact, while the vaccination initiative and the abnormal hike of confirmed cases have a significant impact on the US stock returns during the second wave. It is further observed that the volatility of Indian and US stock markets spillovers during the sample period. Moreover, a perpetual correlation between the Covid-19 and the stock market variables has been noticed.Research limitations/implicationsAt present, the world is experiencing the third wave of Covid-19. This paper has considered the first and second waves.Practical implicationsIt is expected that business leaders, stock market regulators and the policymakers will be highly benefitted from the research outcomes of this study.Originality/valueThis paper briefly highlights the drawbacks of existing policies and suggests appropriate guidelines to successfully implement the forthcoming initiatives to reduce the catastrophic impact of Covid-19 on the stock market volatility and uncertainty.
Luxury experience and consumer behavior: a literature review
Authors: Gupta Damini Goyal , Shin Hyunju , Jain Varsha 
Published: October 2022

PurposeThe luxury experience is a growing and crucial component of luxury marketing. Experiences inspire consumers to engage with luxury brands. Although several research studies have shed light on the origin, development, and prominence of luxury experiences among consumers, there is a scarcity of research that analyzes the current knowledge holistically. As a result, this study uses a systematic literature review technique to better understand the trends in the luxury experience and consumer behavior literature and suggests future research directions to further develop the subject area.Design/methodology/approachUsing the theory-context-characteristics-methodology (TCCM) framework, this study examines 130 articles on the luxury experience and consumer behavior.FindingsMost research on luxury experiences has focused on the luxury service experience in the context of hospitality and tourism. Future researchers should explore avenues for providing luxury experience to consumers in the luxury products industry. In addition, more research is needed into the influences of the recent COVID-19 outbreak and technological advancements on consumers' luxury experiences.Originality/valueThe study is unique as it (1) presents a state-of-the-art understanding of the luxury experience and consumer behavior literature by analyzing the applied theories, research contexts, study characteristics, and methods used in the past studies and (2) suggests future research opportunities to advance the field. The findings will also assist luxury brand managers in designing a consumer's exceptional luxury experience.
The shifting importance of abiotic and biotic factors across the life cycles of wild pollinators
Authors: Ogilvie Jane E. , CaraDonna Paul J. 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Organisms living in seasonal environments are exposed to different environmental conditions as they transition from one life stage to the next across their life cycle. How different life stages respond to these varying conditions, and the extent to which different life stages are linked, are fundamental components of the ecology of an organism. Nevertheless, the influence of abiotic and biotic factors on different parts of an organism's life cycle is often not accounted for, which limits our understanding of the ecological consequences of environmental change.

We investigated the relative importance of climate conditions, food availability, and previous life‐stage abundance in an assemblage of seven wild bumble bee species, asking: how do these three factors directly influence bee abundance at each life stage? To do so, we used a 7‐year dataset where we monitored climate conditions, floral resources, and abundances of bees in each life stage across the active colony life cycle in a highly seasonal subalpine ecosystem in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, USA.

Bee abundance at different life stages responded to abiotic and biotic conditions in a broadly consistent manner across the seven species: the survival and recruitment stage of the life cycle (overwintered queens) responded negatively to longer winters; the growth stage (workers) responded positively to floral resource availability; and the reproductive stage (males) was positively related to the abundance of the previous life stage (workers). Most species also exhibited some idiosyncratic responses.

Our long‐term examination of annual bumble bees reveals a general set of responses in the abundance of each life stage to climate conditions, floral resource availability, and previous life stage. Across species, these three factors each directly influenced a distinct life stage, illustrating how their relative importance can shift throughout the life cycle. The life‐cycle approach that we have taken highlights that important details about demography can be overlooked without considering life‐stage‐specific responses. Ultimately, it is these life‐stage‐specific responses that shape population outcomes, not only for animal pollinators but also for many organisms living in seasonal environments.
Variability, skipped breeding and heavy‐tailed dynamics in an Antarctic seabird
Authors: Talis Emma J. , Che‐Castaldo Christian , Şen Bilgecan , Krumhardt Kristen , Lynch Heather J. 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

The population dynamics of many colonially breeding seabirds are characterized by large interannual fluctuations that cannot be explained by environmental conditions alone. This variation may be particularly confounded by the use of skipped breeding by seabirds as a life‐history strategy, which directly impacts the number of breeding pairs and may affect the accuracy of breeding abundance as a metric of population health. Additionally, large fluctuations in time series may suggest that the underlying population dynamics are heavy tailed, allowing for a higher likelihood of extreme events than expected under Gaussian dynamics.

Here, we investigated the effect of demography on time series for abundance of the Adélie penguin Pygoscelis adeliae and explored the occurrence of heavy‐tailed dynamics in observed Adélie time series. We focus this study on the Adélie penguin as it is an important bellwether species long used to track the impacts of climate change and fishing on the Southern Ocean ecosystem and shares life‐history traits with many colonial seabirds.

We quantified the impacts of demographic rates, including skipped breeding, on time series of Adélie abundance simulated using an age‐structured model. We also used observed time series of Adélie breeding abundance at all known Antarctic colonies to classify distributions for abundance as Gaussian or non‐Gaussian heavy tailed. We then identified the cause of such heavy‐tailed dynamics in simulated time series and linked these to spatial patterns in Adélie food resource variability.

We found that breeding propensity drives observed breeding fluctuations more than any other vital rate, with high variability in skipped breeding decoupling true abundance from observed breeding abundance. We also found several Antarctic regions characterized by heavy‐tailed dynamics in abundance. These regions were often also characterized by high variability in zooplankton availability. In simulated time series, heavy‐tailed dynamics were strongly linked to high variability in adult survival.

Our results illustrate that stochastic variability in abundance dynamics, particularly the presence of variable rates of skipped breeding, can challenge our interpretation of fluctuations in abundance through time and obscure the relationship between key environmental drivers and population abundance.