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Bank switching of US small businesses: new methods and evidence
Authors: Zhang Song , Han Liang , Kallias Konstantinos , Kallias Antonios 
Published: January 2022

AbstractDespite being informationally opaque, small firms often switch from their primary financial institution to transactional lenders, with the relationship banking theory invoking the holdup problem as a culprit explanation. Using US evidence and an estimation strategy that overcomes traditional shortcomings in small business research, our study captures the determinants and, for the first time, the ex post effects of the switching decision. We find that switching is less likely when the primary financial institution is a nearby bank associated with quality services and connected to the firm via other business or social relationships. Small firms become more loyal as they grow in size and pursue nonmortgage credit. Outside the primary relationship, both loan approval and borrowing cost are adversely impacted, however loan maturities are longer. Moreover, the likelihood of pledging collateral remains unaffected, provided that the type of collateral is least sensitive to the borrower’s information environment. Jointly, our findings describe a trade-off inconsistent with the holdup problem, and an opportunity for banks to enhance customer loyalty by improving aspects of the relationship unrelated to the terms of credit.
Merging Arcs to Produce Acyclic Phylogenetic Networks and Normal Networks
Authors: Willson Stephen J. 
Published: January 2022

AbstractAs phylogenetic networks grow increasingly complicated, systematic methods for simplifying them to reveal properties will become more useful. This paper considers how to modify acyclic phylogenetic networks into other acyclic networks by contracting specific arcs that include a set D. The networks need not be binary, so vertices in the networks may have more than two parents and/or more than two children. In general, in order to make the resulting network acyclic, additional arcs not in D must also be contracted. This paper shows how to choose D so that the resulting acyclic network is “pre-normal”. As a result, removal of all redundant arcs yields a normal network. The set D can be selected based only on the geometry of the network, giving a well-defined normal phylogenetic network depending only on the given network. There are CSD maps relating most of the networks. The resulting network can be visualized as a “wired lift” in the original network, which appears as the original network with each arc drawn in one of three ways.
Development of an SDG interlinkages analysis model at the river basin scale: a case study in the Luanhe River Basin, China
Authors: Zhou Xin , Moinuddin Mustafa , Renaud Fabrice , Barrett Brian , Xu Jiren , Liang Qiuhua , Zhao Jiaheng , Xia Xilin , Bosher Lee , Huang Suiliang , Hoey Trevor 
Published: January 2022

AbstractWhile the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) are broadly framed with 17 goals, the goals and their targets inherently connect with each other forming a complex system. Actions supporting one goal may influence progress in other goals, either positively (synergies) or negatively (trade-offs). Effective managing the synergies and trade-offs is a prerequisite for ensuring policy coherence. This is particular relevant at the river basin scale where the implementation of national policies may generate inequalities at the sub-basin levels, such as the upstream and the downstream. In the existing literature, there is still a lack of methodologies to assess the SDG interlinkages and their differences at the subnational levels. This paper presents a methodology on the development of an SDG interlinkages analysis model at the basin scale and its application to a case study in China’s Luanhe River Basin (LRB). Seven broad areas, namely land use and land cover change, climate change, ecosystem services, flood risks, water sector, urbanisation, and energy, were set as the scope of study. Through a systematic review, key elements of the SDG interlinkages system were identified and their interactions were mapped. The resulting generic SDG interlinkages model were validated with expert survey and stakeholders’ consultation and tailored to the LRB. Quantification of the SDG interlinkages was conducted for 27 counties in the LRB and demonstrated by the results of 3 selected counties located in the upstream, midstream and downstream areas, respectively. The methodology and its applications can be used to support integrated water resource management in river basins.
A framework to harness effective partnerships for the sustainable development goals
Authors: Horan David 
Published: January 2022

Abstract The sustainable development goals (SDGs) offer a broad, holistic framework of interdependent economic, social, and environmental objectives to enable integrated and collaborative approaches to their implementation. A key obstacle for operationalizing such an approach is knowing the right actors to engage on specific challenges. It is acknowledged that linkages across sectors, scales, and actors could provide an evidence base to assess and forge participation in multistakeholder partnerships for implementation. However, technical tools that could help to identify relevant actors and discussions of institutional arrangements to bring these actors on board are notably lacking in the extant literature. To support an evidence-based and systematic approach to coalition building that accounts for synergies and trade-offs across goals and targets, this paper proposes broad-based partnerships and a framework that lead actors can use to help harness collaborative SDG implementation: (1) define the partnership’s scope, (2) identify the main interlinkages, (3) assign responsibilities, (4) select the best available indicators, (5) assess the challenges, and (6) forge a broad-based partnership. After describing key decisions at each step, the article discusses applications of the proposed analytic partnership-building framework to problems that warrant the approach at global, regional, and national levels covering issues such as policy coordination across line ministries, global partnerships for SDG13 implementation in SIDS, energy compacts for SDG7 implementation, and integrated multilateral responses to crises.
Microstructural Evolution and Behavior of Deuterium in a Ferritic ODS 12 Cr Steel Annealed at Different Temperatures
Authors: Pereira V. S. M. , Wang S. , Morgan T. , Schut H. , Sietsma J. 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
In the present work, an ODS 12 Cr steel was characterized using Electron Microscopy techniques, in an as-received condition and after annealing treatments between 773 K and 1573 K. Results show a complex microstructure, with the presence of fine Y–Ti–O nanoparticles dispersed in the matrix. After annealing at 1573 K, the average diameter of Y–Ti–O nanoparticles increases from ~ 4 to ~ 7 nm and partial recrystallization occurs. The trapping behavior of deuterium in the steel in its as-received state and annealed at 1573 K was investigated. Samples were exposed to low-energy deuterium plasma and analyzed with thermal desorption spectroscopy, after waiting times of 1 day and 25 days. The samples measured 1 day after exposure released a higher total amount of deuterium than the ones measured after 25 days. The effect of waiting time is explained by the release of deuterium, at 300 K, from sites with low activation energy for detrapping, E
d. In the as-received condition, part of the deuterium detrapped at 300 K was re-trapped by high-E
d sites. For the samples in the annealed condition, the redistribution of deuterium from low-E
d to high-E
d sites was not observed, but the total amount of deuterium released was higher.
Wear-Model-Based Analysis of the State of Blast Furnace Hearth
Authors: Helle Mikko , Saxén Henrik , de Graaff Bart , van der Bent Cornelis 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The condition and state of the hearth of the blast furnace is of considerable importance since the life length of the refractories governs the campaign length of the furnace, but it is also of significance as it affects the drainage of iron and slag and the hot metal temperature and composition. The paper analyses the hearth of a blast furnace using a model of the lining wear based on the solution of an inverse heat conduction problem, studying the changes in the lining state throughout the campaign. Different operation states are detected, characterized by smooth and efficient hot metal production and by erratic behavior with large disturbances in the hearth state. During the periods of poor performance, the hearth exhibits a cycling state with stages of excessive skull growth on the unworn refractory, followed by periods of dissolution of the skull and lining erosion. An explanation of the transitions is sought by a stating and solving a force balance for the deadman with the aim to clarify whether it is floating or sitting. A connection between the thermal cycles in the hearth and the hot metal sulfur content is finally demonstrated.
The Impact of Retained Austenite on the Mechanical Properties of Bainitic and Dual Phase Steels
Authors: Adamczyk-Cieślak Bogusława , Koralnik Milena , Kuziak Roman , Majchrowicz Kamil , Zygmunt Tomasz , Mizera Jarosław 
Published: January 2022

AbstractThis paper presents the microstructural changes and mechanical properties of carbide-free bainitic steel subjected to various heat treatment processes and compares these results with similarly treated ferritic–pearlitic steel. A key feature of the investigated steel, which is common among others described in the literature, is that the Si content in the developed steel was >1 wt.% to avoid carbide precipitation in the retained austenite during the bainitic transformation. The phase identification before and after various heat treatment conditions was carried out based on microstructural observations and x-ray diffraction. Hardness measurements and tensile tests were conducted to determine the mechanical properties of the investigated materials. In addition, following the tensile tests, the fracture surfaces of both types of steels were analyzed. Changing the bainitic transformation temperature generated distinct volume fractions of retained austenite and different values of mechanical strength properties. The mechanical properties of the examined steels were strongly influenced by the volume fractions and morphological features of the microstructural constituents. It is worth noting that the bainitic steel was characterized by a high ultimate tensile strength (1250 MPa) combined with a total elongation of 18% after austenitizing and continuous cooling. The chemical composition of the bainitic steel was designed to obtain the optimal microstructure and mechanical properties after hot deformation followed by natural cooling in still air. Extensive tests using isothermal transformation to bainite were conducted to understand the relationships between transformation temperature and the resulting microstructures, mechanical properties, and fracture characteristics. The isothermal transformation tests indicated that the optimal relationship between the sample strength and total elongation was obtained after bainitic treatment at 400 °C. However, it should be noted that the mechanical properties and total elongation of the bainitic steel after continuous cooling differed little from the condition after isothermal transformation at 400 °C.
Gender Influences on Shoulder Arthroplasty
Authors: Hung Nicole J. , Wong Stephanie E. 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Purpose of Review
As the incidence of shoulder arthroplasty continues to increase, there is growing interest in patient-based factors that may predict outcomes. Based on existing literature demonstrating gender-based disparities following total hip and knee arthroplasty, gender may also influence shoulder arthroplasty. The purpose of this review is to discuss the recent literature on the influence of gender on shoulder arthroplasty, focusing on differences in preoperative parameters, perioperative complications, and postoperative outcomes.

Recent Findings
While both female and male patients generally benefit from shoulder arthroplasty, several differences may exist in preoperative factors, acute perioperative complications, and postoperative outcomes. Preoperatively, female patients undergo shoulder arthroplasty at an older age compared to their male counterparts. They may also have greater levels of preoperative disability and different preoperative expectations. Perioperatively, female patients may be at increased risk of extended length of stay, postoperative thromboembolic events, and blood transfusion. Postoperatively, female patients may achieve lower postoperative functional scores and decreased range of motion compared to male patients. Differences in postoperative functional scores may be influenced by gender-based differences in activities of daily living. Finally, female patients may be at greater risk for periprosthetic fracture and aseptic loosening while male patients appear to be at greater risk for periprosthetic infection and revision surgery.

Summary
Current literature on the influence of gender on shoulder arthroplasty is limited and conflicting. Further research is necessary to delineate how gender affects patients at the pre- and postoperative levels to better inform decision-making and outcomes.
Hyperspectral Imaging for Clinical Applications
Authors: Yoon Jonghee 
Published: January 2022

AbstractMeasuring morphological and biochemical features of tissue is crucial for disease diagnosis and surgical guidance, providing clinically significant information related to pathophysiology. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) techniques obtain both spatial and spectral features of tissue without labeling molecules such as fluorescent dyes, which provides rich information for improved disease diagnosis and treatment. Recent advances in HSI systems have demonstrated its potential for clinical applications, especially in disease diagnosis and image-guided surgery. This review summarizes the basic principle of HSI and optical systems, deep-learning-based image analysis, and clinical applications of HSI to provide insight into this rapidly growing field of research. In addition, the challenges facing the clinical implementation of HSI techniques are discussed.
Powered-descent landing GNC system design and flight results for Tianwen-1 mission
Authors: Huang Xiangyu , Xu Chao , Hu Jinchang , Li Maodeng , Guo Minwen , Wang Xiaolei , Zhao Yu , Hua Baocheng , Wang Yunpeng 
Published: January 2022

AbstractThe powered-descent landing (PDL) phase of the Tianwen-1 mission began with composite backshell—parachute (CBP) separation and ended with landing-rover touchdown. The main tasks of this phase were to reduce the velocity of the lander, perform the avoidance maneuver, and guarantee a soft touchdown. The PDL phase overcame many challenges: performing the divert maneuver to avoid collision with the CBP while simultaneously avoiding large-scale hazards; slowing the descent from approximately 95 to 0 m/s; performing the precise hazard-avoidance maneuver; and placing the lander gently and safely on the surface of Mars. The architecture and algorithms of the guidance, navigation, and control system for the PDL phase were designed; its execution resulted in Tianwen-1’s successful touchdown in the morning of 15 May 2021. Consequently, the Tianwen-1 mission achieved a historic autonomous landing with simultaneous hazard and CBP avoidance.
Awareness and health risk protection behaviours of scavengers in the Gbalahi landfill site, Ghana, in the era of sustainable development
Authors: Nuripuoh Joseph Gyea , Duwiejuah Abudu Ballu , Bakobie Noel 
Published: January 2022

AbstractWaste picking is a pivotal in achieving sustainable waste management, environment health and economic development in the era of sustainable development. The study assessed the practices, knowledge, perception and health risk protection behaviours of waste scavengers in the Gbalahi landfill site. A total of 60 scavengers were conveniently sampled and interviewed. The study revealed that 93% of the waste scavengers sort waste using hooks and their bare hands. The study also showed 62% of the respondents have ever been physically abused by other scavengers. A good number of scavengers believed they have been fortified against “dirt diseases” during their childhood and have developed natural immunity against diseases. The knowledge of scavengers was skewed towards economic benefits as they viewed waste picking as a survival strategy. Discrimination and physical abuse posed a seemingly significant psychological health risk to majority of them. Safety and protection practices are limited to the use of pieces of clothes to cover the nose, wearing of multiple clothes and worn-out boots recovered from the landfill. Most of the respondents risk being exposed to the virus and pathogens. It is recommended that education and increased sensitisation should be encouraged and implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ghana Health Service and other allied institutions in order to regularise and ensure the health and safety of waste scavengers.
Performing microcelebrity: Analyzing Papi Jiang's online persona through stance and style
Authors: Weninger Csilla , Li Danyun 
Published: January 2022

ABSTRACTContemporary digital media is characterized by a cultural logic of participation that encourages sharing, confession, phatic communication, and an emphasis on the visual. In this techno-cultural milieu, self-presentation has become a key mode of communication, and has enabled ordinary individuals to attain a measure of celebrity status. A key component of being a microcelebrity entails developing a consistent persona that is recognizable and unique. How such persona can be studied from the sociolinguistic perspective of stance and style is the focus of this article. We combined corpus linguistic and qualitative discourse analytic methods to examine a small corpus of videos produced by Chinese online celebrity, Papi Jiang. The article presents key lexico-grammatical, discourse-level, and non-linguistic resources that are analyzed as stance markers that together contribute to Papi's intense, critical-satirical performative style. The significance of the findings is discussed in relation to performance, performativity, and critique in digital media. (Persona, microcelebrity, style, performance, stance)*
The efficacy and safety of cariprazine in the early and late stage of schizophrenia: a post hoc analysis of three randomized, placebo-controlled trials
Authors: Falkai Peter , Dombi Zsófia B. , Acsai Károly , Barabássy Ágota , Schmitt Andrea , Németh György 
Published: January 2022

AbstractBackgroundThe aim of the post hoc analysis was to better understand the efficacy and safety of cariprazine in patients with schizophrenia for less than 5 years (early stage) and for more than 15 years (late stage).MethodsData from three phase II/III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials with similar design in patients with acute exacerbation of schizophrenia were pooled and patients with early and late stage of schizophrenia were determined. A mixed-effects model for repeated measures approach was applied and least square (LS) mean changes from baseline to week 6 on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total and factor scores were reported. Descriptive statistics were used for safety analyses including treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and discontinuation rates.ResultsOverall, 460 patients were identified as being in the early and 414 in the late stage of schizophrenia. The pooled analysis evaluating mean change from baseline to week 6 in the PANSS total score indicated statistically significant difference between cariprazine and placebo in favor of cariprazine in both the early (LS mean difference [LSMD] −7.5 P < .001) and late stage (LSMD −6.7, P < .01) subpopulation. Early stage patients experienced similar amount of TEAEs (CAR 67.3%, PBO 54.1%) as patients in the late stage (CAR 69.6%, PBO 65.6%).ConclusionIn conclusion, cariprazine, a potent D3-D2 partial agonist has been found to be safe and effective in the treatment of early and late stage schizophrenia.
Dental stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles as promising therapeutic agents in the treatment of diseases
Authors: Li Ye , Duan Xu , Chen Yinxue , Liu Bingyun , Chen Gang 
Published: January 2022

AbstractDental stem cells (DSCs), an important source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), can be easily obtained by minimally invasive procedures and have been used for the treatment of various diseases. Classic paradigm attributed the mechanism of their therapeutic action to direct cell differentiation after targeted migration, while contemporary insights into indirect paracrine effect opened new avenues for the mystery of their actual low engraftment and differentiation ability in vivo. As critical paracrine effectors, DSC-derived extracellular vesicles (DSC-EVs) are being increasingly linked to the positive effects of DSCs by an evolving body of in vivo studies. Carrying bioactive contents and presenting therapeutic potential in certain diseases, DSC-EVs have been introduced as promising treatments. Here, we systematically review the latest in vivo evidence that supports the therapeutic effects of DSC-EVs with mechanistic studies. In addition, current challenges and future directions for the clinical translation of DSC-EVs are also highlighted to call for more attentions to the (I) distinguishing features of DSC-EVs compared with other types of MSC-EVs, (II) heterogeneity among different subtypes of DSC-derived EVs, (III) action modes of DSC-EVs, (IV) standardization for eligible DSC-EVs and (V) safety guarantee for the clinical application of DSC-EVs. The present review would provide valuable insights into the emerging opportunities of DSC-EVs in future clinical applications.
Protein synthesis, degradation, and energy metabolism in T cell immunity
Authors: Marchingo Julia M. , Cantrell Doreen A. 
Published: January 2022

AbstractT cell activation, proliferation, and differentiation into effector and memory states involve massive remodeling of T cell size and molecular content and create a massive increase in demand for energy and amino acids. Protein synthesis is an energy- and resource-demanding process; as such, changes in T cell energy production are intrinsically linked to proteome remodeling. In this review, we discuss how protein synthesis and degradation change over the course of a T cell immune response and the crosstalk between these processes and T cell energy metabolism. We highlight how the use of high-resolution mass spectrometry to analyze T cell proteomes can improve our understanding of how these processes are regulated.