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Past, present and future of mobile financial services: A critique, review and future agenda
Authors: Gupta Shelly , Dhingra Sanjay 
Published: July 2022

AbstractMobile financial services (MFS) have been a powerful innovation to provide cost‐effective services and wide coverage to the unbanked population of the world. The topic has gained considerable attention from researchers but lacks a clear guideline or directions for future prospects. Therefore, this article presents a systematic literature review on MFS adoption. Using the Web of Science database, the paper reviewed 118 articles and revealed significant models, conceptual frameworks, antecedents and variables that explain consumers' adoption of MFS. The paper also outlines highly cited authors, studies and journals utilizing international platforms such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate and SCImago Journal Ranking. The findings of the systematic literature review indicate the technology acceptance model (TAM) followed by the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) as the leading conceptual framework, and MFS adoption antecedents can be organized into six different categories, viz. Cognitive determinants, affective determinants, social‐based determinants, trust‐based determinants, barrier‐based determinants and consumer‐based determinants. The paper concluded with an agenda for future studies with corresponding gaps in the literature.
COVID‐19, state (in)visibility and structural violence in low‐ and middle‐income countries
Authors: Pincock Kate , Jones Nicola , Mitu Khadija , Guglielmi Silvia , Iyasu Abreham 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThe socioeconomic impact of COVID‐19 on adolescents and youth in lower‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) who have migrated for work, are among the urban poor, or have been forcibly displaced is not well understood. To address this knowledge gap, this article draws on in‐depth qualitative interviews undertaken between April and July 2020 with 249 adolescent girls and boys and 24 community key informants in Bangladesh and Ethiopia. These two countries have divergent social protection systems and thus provide a useful comparative lens to understand state provisioning for the most disadvantaged, including vulnerable young people, in crisis contexts.Despite rapid implementation of restrictions to halt viral spread, the mobilisation of social protection in response to the pandemic's socioeconomic effects has lagged. Using a lens of structural violence, findings underscore that socially marginalised young people are the most disadvantaged by state failures to deliver essential services or protection. There has also been insufficient support from humanitarian and development actors in responding to the challenges of the pandemic. The article concludes that identifying and addressing how structural inequalities shape access to and inclusion in social protection mechanisms can contribute to more effectively targeted measures to support the most disadvantaged, especially during crises.
Efficient ultraviolet to far‐red spectral conversion: Tb3+, Cr3+ co‐doped Zn0.5Mg0.5Al2O4 phosphors and their application
Authors: Liang Yuanyuan , Mu Zhe , Cao Quantian , Zhang Jilin , Zhou Wenli , Yu Liping , Lian Shixun , Qiu Zhongxian 
Published: July 2022

AbstractPhosphor‐converted materials play a very important role in modern facility agriculture, both in converting the excess green light and low‐efficiency ultraviolet (UV) into the red and blue light that is beneficial for the plant growth, and in slowing down the aging of polymer films. In this work, UVC absorption of Zn0.5Mg0.5Al2O4 (ZMAO):Cr3+ was significantly improved by co‐doping Tb3+. The energy transfer (ET) from Tb3+ to Cr3+ occurred through a dipole–quadrupole interaction mechanism and the ET efficiency (ηET) from was up to 99.90% in the ZMAO:0.5%Tb3+, 3.0%Cr3+ phosphor, which improved the match between the phosphor emission and absorption spectra of the phytochrome PFR. Finally, light‐conversion polymeric film is achieved by coating ZMAO:Tb3+, Cr3+ phosphor. This study provides a strategy to efficiently covert the UVC and green components of the sunlight to far‐red light promoting the plant growth in horticulture and extending the service life of polymer film.
Contemporary screen time modalities and disruptive behavior disorders in children: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Nagata Jason M. , Chu Jonathan , Ganson Kyle T. , Murray Stuart B. , Iyer Puja , Gabriel Kelley Pettee , Garber Andrea K. , Bibbins‐Domingo Kirsten , Baker Fiona C. 
Published: July 2022

BackgroundCross‐sectional studies have demonstrated associations between screen time and disruptive behavior disorders (conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder); however, prospective associations remain unknown. This study's objective was to determine the prospective associations of contemporary screen time modalities with conduct and oppositional defiant disorder in a national cohort of 9–11‐year‐old children.MethodsWe analyzed data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study (N = 11,875). Modified Poisson regression analyses were conducted to estimate the associations between baseline child‐reported screen time (total and by modality) and parent‐reported conduct or oppositional defiant disorder based on the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia (KSADS‐5) at 1‐year follow‐up, adjusting for potential confounders.ResultsParticipants reported an average of 4 hr of total screen time per day at baseline. Each hour of total screen time per day was prospectively associated with a 7% higher prevalence of conduct disorder (95% CI 1.03–1.11) and a 5% higher prevalence of oppositional defiant disorder (95% CI 1.03–1.08) at 1‐year follow‐up. Each hour of social media per day was associated with a 62% higher prevalence of conduct disorder (95% CI 1.39–1.87). Each hour of video chat (prevalence ratio [PR] 1.21, 95% CI 1.06–1.37), texting (PR 1.19, 95% CI 1.07–1.33), television/movies (PR 1.17, 95% CI 1.10–1.25), and video games (PR 1.14, 95% CI 1.07–1.21) per day was associated with a higher prevalence of the oppositional defiant disorder. When examining thresholds, exposure to >4 hr of total screen time per day was associated with a higher prevalence of conduct disorder (69%) and oppositional defiant disorder (46%).ConclusionsHigher screen time was prospectively associated with a higher prevalence of new‐onset disruptive behavior disorders. The strongest association was between social media and conduct disorder, indicating that future research and interventions may focus on social media platforms to prevent conduct disorder.
Melanoma in women of childbearing age and in pregnancy in California, 1994–2015: a population‐based cohort study
Authors: Kiuru M. , Li Q. , Zhu G. , Terrell J.R. , Beroukhim K. , Maverakis E. , Keegan T.H.M. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractBackgroundMelanoma is one of the most common malignancies during pregnancy. There is debate regarding the impact of pregnancy on the prognosis of melanoma. Recent large population‐based studies from the United States are lacking.ObjectivesTo determine the characteristics and survival of women with pregnancy‐associated melanoma.MethodsThis population‐based, retrospective cohort study used California Cancer Registry data linked with state‐wide hospitalization and ambulatory surgery data to identify 15–44‐year‐old female patients diagnosed with melanoma in 1994–2015, including pregnant patients. Multivariable logistic regression compared demographic and clinical characteristics between pregnant and non‐pregnant women with melanoma. Multivariable cox proportional hazards regression models assessed melanoma‐specific and overall survival.ResultsWe identified 13 108 patients, of which 1406 were pregnant. Pregnancy‐associated melanoma was more frequent in Hispanic compared to non‐Hispanic White women. Melanoma occurring post‐partum was associated with greater tumour thickness (2.01–4.00 vs. 0.01–1.00 mm, odds ratio 1.75, 95% confidence interval: 1.03–2.98). There were otherwise no significant differences between pregnant and non‐pregnant women. Worse survival was associated with Asian, Black and Native American race/ethnicity (vs. non‐Hispanic White), lower neighbourhood socio‐economic status, public insurance, tumour site, greater tumour thickness and lymph node involvement, but not pregnancy.ConclusionsMelanoma occurring post‐partum was associated with greater tumour thickness, but pregnancy status did not affect survival after melanoma. Race/ethnicity, socio‐economic status and health insurance impacted survival, emphasizing the importance of reducing health disparities.
Primary cutaneous lymphoma patients seen at a referral dermatological centre in 1 year: A single‐centre observational retrospective cohort study of the diagnoses and staging, comorbidities and associated symptoms, treatment performed and clinical course
Authors: Macagno N. , Mastorino L. , Rubatto M. , Avallone G. , Merli M. , Agostini A. , Fava P. , Ribero S. , Quaglino P. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractImportancePrimary cutaneous lymphomas (PCL) are rare diseases, but the indolent course makes their prevalence high. Although there are many treatment options, no hierarchy is recommended.ObjectiveTo identify the burden of PCL and describe clinical‐pathologic features; associated comorbidities; analyse treatment approaches in real‐life and the parameters associated with the achievement of complete response (CR).Design, setting and participantsIn this study, all the PCL patients (384 patients) consecutively seen at the Dermatologic Clinic of the University of Turin from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019, with follow‐up updated to December 2020, were included.Main outcomes and measuresSubtype of PCL, demographic data, time elapsed between first lesions and diagnosis, associated symptoms, comorbidities, staging at diagnosis, high‐grade transformation, blood involvement, stage progression, therapies used and response were assessed.Results247 were cutaneous T‐cell lymphomas (CTCL, 64.3%), 137 cutaneous B‐cell lymphomas (CBCL, 35.7%) and the most frequent subtype was MF (48.4%). 62.3% of CTCL patients showed at least one comorbidity, mainly cardiovascular (28.7%), 20.2% show other not cutaneous neoplasms. The main approaches were skin‐directed therapies (topical steroids 65.6%; phototherapy 50.2%). 39.3% patients achieved a CR during the disease course. Pruritus, the presence of comorbidities and high‐grade transformation were factors associated with failure to achieve CR, whereas stage IA of MF was associated with greater achievement of CR.Conclusions and relevanceThe Th2 cytokine related development of pruritus could justify increased resistance to treatment, while the presence of associated comorbidities could reduce treatment options as well as treatment compliance.
Charging sex traffickers under federal law: What dispositions should we expect when applying theories on prosecutorial decision‐making?
Authors: Judge Shana M. , Dole Jenna L. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractPrevious research on prosecutorial decision‐making has detailed prosecutors' considerable discretionary power along with their desire to avoid uncertain outcomes. However, few studies have applied this decision‐making framework to criminal case outcomes. We addressed this gap by analyzing prosecutors' charging decisions and charge dispositions through the lens of a unique crime: sex trafficking. In the study, we examined whether the type of statute under which federal prosecutors may choose to charge defendants in sex trafficking‐related cases is associated with the disposition of those charges. We used datasets from the Federal Justice Statistics Program for years 1994‐2014 in multilevel logistic regession models that adjusted for factors relevant to prosecutorial decision‐making. We then compared the dispositions of charges filed in sex trafficking‐related cases and asked: Are charges filed under higher‐penalty statutes significantly associated with dispositions that are more favorable to the prosecution? Or is the association present for lower‐penalty statutes instead? Results from our first model, using a dataset with all available charges and dispositions for a 21‐year period, show that when a charge is filed under a higher‐penalty statute, the adjusted odds that its disposition is more favorable to the prosecution are about 60% higher than the odds for charges filed under lower‐penalty statutes. Results from a subset of charge data linked to demographic characteristics show that the adjusted odds of obtaining a favorable charge disposition are 65% lower when the defendant is female. These associations suggest that higher‐penalty statutes in sex trafficking‐related cases, with their concomitant higher burdens of proof, do not necessarily implicate greater uncertainty in outcomes. Prosecutors have been using their discretion to charge under the more punitive statutes for many years and these cases have relatively high probabilities of favorable outcomes. This discretion may nevertheless be curbed by defendant characteristics beyond the prosecutor's control, including gender.
National pricing with local quality competition
Authors: Gabrielsen Tommy Staahl , Johansen Bjørn Olav , Straume Odd Rune 
Published: July 2022

AbstractWe study the incentives of national retail chains to adopt national (uniform) prices across local markets that differ in size and competition intensity. In addition to price, the chains may also compete along a quality dimension, and quality is always set locally. We show that absent quality competition, the chains will never use national pricing. However, if quality competition is sufficiently strong there exist equilibria where at least one of the chains adopts national pricing. We also identify cases in which national pricing benefits (harms) all consumers, even in markets where such a pricing strategy leads to higher (lower) prices.
Traumatic stress experienced by Japanese midwives and its relation to burnout and work engagement
Authors: Kubota Anna , Horiuchi Shigeko 
Published: July 2022

AbstractAimsThe purpose of this study was to: (1) clarify the traumatic stress experienced by Japanese midwives using the Traumatic Stress Scale for Midwives (TSSM); (2) identify the traumatic stress experience with the highest frequency and greatest impact; and (3) clarify the relationship of the frequency and impact of the traumatic stress experience with burnout and work engagement.MethodsA quantitative exploratory study was conducted using a self‐administered questionnaire. The target midwives were those employed in hospitals, clinics, and midwifery centers throughout Japan.ResultsTSSM item 7 “Disregarded oneself when providing care” showed the highest average frequency score (1.70, SD = 0.8). TSSM item 2 “Experience of intrauterine fetal death” showed the highest average impact score (2.84, SD = 1.2). There was a significant difference in the average scores of frequency and impact of traumatic stress by current workplace, marital status, and living with family members. There was no significant difference in the average scores of frequency and impact of traumatic stress by midwife educational background. The frequency and impact of traumatic stress showed a positive correlation with burnout, but a negative correlation with work engagement.ConclusionsTSSM is a valid measure to determine traumatic stress. It correlated with burnout and work engagement. TSSM may be used to prevent turnover. Additional research to understand traumatic stress is needed.
Consumer animosity and perceived cultural distance: Toward mutual well‐being for refugees and host countries
Authors: DeQuero‐Navarro Beatriz , Barakat Karine Aoun , Shultz Clifford J. , Araque‐Padilla Rafael A. , Montero‐Simó María Jose 
Published: July 2022

AbstractGlobal migration is changing the world into multicultural marketplaces, creating challenges, and opportunities for consumers. This study examines how animosity toward refugees and Perceived Cultural Distance from them affects Lebanese consumers' service‐quality expectations and Willingness‐to‐Buy from inclusive services of Syrians forcibly displaced by war. Findings from a survey of 499 Lebanese consumers revealed that War and Economic Animosity negatively affect Lebanese consumers' Expected Service Quality when delivered by a Syrian refugee; furthermore, Perceived Cultural Distance between Lebanese and Syrians appears to negatively affect Willingness‐to‐Buy. The authors share thoughts on implications for theoretical contributions, management, and policy for reducing animosity and its harmful impact on refugees and the consumer‐citizens of their host countries. In a world of more than 80 million refugees this article offers findings and insights that may facilitate a more welcoming inclusion of refugees, in ways that contribute to consumer, marketplace, and societal well‐being.
Research trends and hotspot analysis of fractional carbon dioxide laser: A bibliometric and visualized analysis via Citespace
Authors: Zou Boya , Zheng Wenyue , Pan Hongju , Yang Bin , Liu Zhenfeng 
Published: July 2022

AbstractIntroductionThere is limited basic research on carbon dioxide (CO2) fractional laser, indicating blind spots in CO2 fractional laser treatment of certain diseases. This study aimed to organize previous literature, summarize the current research, and speculate on possible future development.MethodsWe searched document data on fractional CO2 lasers from the Web of Science core collection database and retrieved 928 articles from 2004 to 2021. CiteSpace software was used to analyze the main institutions, authors, subject hotspots, and research frontiers in global CO2 fractional laser research.ResultsThe results revealed that 928 related papers were published in the past 18 years (2004–2021), and the number has increased annually. The publications were written by 3239 authors from 626 institutions in 60 countries/regions. The United States (US) dominates this field (312 documents), followed by Italy (289), and South Korea (88). Lasers in Surgery and Medicine is the journal with the most publications and citations, and Uebelhoer is the central author. The main research hotspots include vulvovaginal atrophy, fractional photothermolysis, keloids, drug delivery, gene expressions, facial acne scarring, resurfacing, vitiligo, and photo damage.ConclusionUsing CiteSpace, this paper draws a map of authors, institutions, and keywords in fractional CO2 laser from 2004 to 2021; summarizes the main authors, institutions, research hotspots, and cutting‐edge topics of global fractional CO2 laser technology in recent years; and summarizes the current application status of global fractional CO2 laser in disease treatment. It also provides new ideas for the future application and research of fractional CO2 lasers.
Facial acne causes stigmatization among adolescents: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Szepietowska Marta , Dąbrowska Alicja , Nowak Bernadetta , Skinderowicz Katarzyna , Wilczyński Bartosz , Krajewski Piotr K. , Jankowska‐Konsur Alina 
Published: July 2022

AbstractBackgroundStigmatization is defined as a discrediting mark which sets the person from others and hindering interpersonal relationships. Literature data on stigma in acne subjects are scarce.AimsThis study was undertaken to assess feelings of stigmatization in adolescents with facial acne.Material/MethodsThe study was performed on 730 high‐school students aged 15 to 19 years with the mean age of 17.05 ± 1.18 years. Self‐reported acne was found in 74.9% of subjects. The severity of acne was self‐assessed with the standardized color images based on Investigators Global Assessment (IGA). Stigmatization was studied with 6‐Item Stigmatization Scale (6‐ISS) and Perceived Stigmatization Questionnaire (PSQ). Additionally, quality of life (QoL) was evaluated with Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI).Results58% of adolescents with acne presented with feelings of stigmatization. Within the acne population, stigmatization was significantly more common in females than in males (p < 0.001). The mean level of stigmatization according to 6‐ISS was significantly higher in acne sufferers than in those free from acne (1.68 ± 2.42 points and 0.55 ± 1.50 points, respectively; p < 0.001). Feelings of stigmatization were significantly more pronounced by females than males (p < 0.001). Staring at the skin and the fact that others are not attracted to person due to skin lesions were main problems raised by the study participants with acne. 6‐ISS scores correlated with acne severity (r = 0.278; p < 0.001) and both 6‐ISS and PSQ scores with QoL impairment (r = 0.530; p < 0.001 and r = 0.341; p < 0.001, respectively).ConclusionsFacial acne is a highly stigmatized skin disease and requires a holistic therapeutic approach.
Caregiver burden for informal caregivers of patients after surgical treatment of early‐stage lung cancer
Authors: Zhu Song , Yang Chen , Mei Wei , Kang Lu , Li Tong , Li Jina , Li Lezhi 
Published: July 2022

AbstractBackgroundCaregivers of lung cancer patients frequently experience psychological distress and high caregiver burden. Previous studies have focused on caregiver burden for patients with advanced lung cancer, while few studies focused on the caregiver burden among informal caregivers of postoperative patients with early‐stage non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).ObjectivesThis study aimed to (a) examine caregiver burden for caregivers of patients with early‐stage NSCLC after surgical treatment and (b) identify predictive factors related to caregiver burden of patients with early‐stage NSCLC.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was conducted in a university‐affiliated hospital in Changsha, China. A total of 385 patients with early‐stage NSCLC and postsurgical treatment and their caregivers were included in this study. Caregiver burden was evaluated using the Zarit caregiver burden interview (ZBI). A set of questionnaires was used to assess psychosocial characteristics of participants, including simplified coping style questionnaire, social support rate scale, and hospital anxiety and depression scale. Hierarchical regression analysis was applied to identify factors associated with caregiver burden. We followed STROBE checklist for reporting the study.ResultsThe average ZBI score was 29.1 ± 11.4. Most caregivers (62.6%) demonstrated mild to moderate caregiving burden. The duration of caregiving (β = 0.18, p < .001), passive coping of caregiver (β = 0.17, p = .001) and anxiety (β = 0.13, p = .007) were significant predictors of caregiving burden. A variance of 17.6% in caregiving burden was explained by these identified factors.ConclusionsCaregivers of early‐stage NSCLC patients experience a mild to moderate level of caregiver burden. The duration of caregiving, passive coping and anxiety are factors associated with caregiver burden.Relevance to clinical practiceClinicians should provide early care to support new roles of family members as caregivers.
Climate‐related risks in financial assets
Authors: Campiglio Emanuele , Daumas Louis , Monnin Pierre , von Jagow Adrian 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThe financial risks and potential systemic impacts induced by climate change and the transition to a low‐carbon economy have become a central issue for both financial investors and their regulators. In this article, we develop a critical review of the empirical and theoretical literature concerning the impact of climate‐related risks on the price of financial assets. We first present the theoretical links between asset pricing and climate‐related risks and develop a theory of how climate risk drivers transmit costs to firms and lead to asset price changes. We then discuss studies looking at past climate‐related events, which show that both climate physical impacts and transition dynamics can trigger a revaluation of financial assets through multiple direct and indirect channels. Finally, we review the emerging literature that uses forward‐looking methodologies to estimate future climate‐related asset price changes, which suggests that climate financial risks can indeed have significant implications on financial stability.