Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Philippe Verduyn, Julia C. C. Schulte-Strathaus, Ethan Kross, Ute R. Hulsheger
Summary: Research on the social displacement hypothesis, examining when and how smartphone communication affects face-to-face interactions and emotional well-being, revealed that while within-persons tend to have less face-to-face interactions on days with increased smartphone communication, there is no significant difference between-persons who engage in heavy smartphone use and those who do not. Additionally, a mindfulness intervention was effective in reducing daily smartphone communication and decreasing negative emotions.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Business
Rajat Panwar, Jonatan Pinkse, Benjamin Cashore, Bryan W. Husted
Summary: This paper focuses on corporate-led efforts to stop deforestation and identifies four reasons behind their failure: global trade and supply-chain obscurity, power dynamics in supply chains, neglected consumption in emerging economies, and diluted goal setting. We call upon corporate sustainability scholars to develop novel corporate sustainability initiatives that can address the complex challenge of deforestation. We propose three broad areas of research to advance scholarship on the role of corporate sustainability in stopping deforestation: zero-deforestation supply chains, zero-deforestation consumption, and nature-positive business models.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aviva Philipp-Muller, Spike W. S. Lee, Richard E. Petty
Summary: This article explores the psychology behind antiscience attitudes and identifies four core principles driving these attitudes. It highlights the importance of source credibility, social identity, information processing, and message delivery in shaping antiscience attitudes. Politics plays a crucial role in triggering or amplifying these principles, making it a potent force. Evidence-based counteractive strategies are provided for increasing public acceptance of science.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Nathan R. Kuncel, Frank C. Worrell
Summary: The Woo et al. review sets a foundation for discussing the larger goals of higher education, emphasizing the need for diversity and achievement in producing accomplished individuals. However, the problem of unequal opportunities for all groups up to early adulthood remains a significant issue, resulting in wasted potential that affects individuals, communities, and society as a whole. To address this, the authors propose increased investment in gifted-and-talented programs, promoting diversity in program participation, improved assessment of psychosocial skills and talents, and early career counseling and mentoring.
PERSPECTIVES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Ryan Cohen, Cameron F. Platell
Summary: Metachronous colorectal cancer (CRC) metastasis occurs in up to 23% of patients who have undergone curative-intent treatment, often within 2 years of initial treatment. Diagnosis relies on posttreatment surveillance strategies. Care for patients with metachronous CRC metastasis is complex and requires careful multidisciplinary consideration. Those with isolated and technically resectable diseases are recommended to undergo metastasectomy with adjunct chemotherapy, but survival, even after curative-intent resection, is poor.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Barbara Prommegger, Jason Bennett Thatcher, Manuel Wiesche, Helmut Krcmar
Summary: Global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic have presented significant challenges for IS researchers, disrupting data collection efforts and forcing a shift in research ecosystem. However, amidst the disruption, there are opportunities for a deeper understanding of how environmental changes impact research practices.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria de los Angeles Robinson-Agramonte, Elena Noris Garcia, Jarasca Fraga Guerra, Yamile Vega Hurtado, Nicola Antonucci, Neomar Semprun-Hernandez, Stephen Schultz, Dario Siniscalco
Summary: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behavior. The immune hypothesis plays a major role in ASD pathogenesis and explains the variability in clinical phenotypes and comorbidities. Evidence suggests a link between immune dysfunction and behavioral traits in ASD. This review summarizes current understanding of immune dysfunction in ASD, particularly the impact of maternal immune factors, comorbidities, and other relevant factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Transportation
Jung Eun Park
Summary: Cost overruns and schedule delays are common reasons for project failure. Despite efforts in project controls in the U.S. and U.K. over the last two decades, project performance has not improved from a schedule perspective. The study suggests using reference class forecasting for more realistic and reliable schedule estimates.
Article
Economics
Elias Willberg, Maria Salonen, Tuuli Toivonen
Summary: Bike-sharing systems have rapidly expanded in cities worldwide, but the debate over whether they benefit a wide range of citizens continues. Studying trip data can help in planning inclusive systems. A case study of the Helsinki BSS highlights the challenges in inclusiveness despite its high usage rates.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Management
Elmira Mynbayeva, John D. Lamb, Yuan Zhao
Summary: Markowitz optimization is known to work poorly in practice, and this study provides theoretical and empirical evidence to explain why. The main issue lies in the inability to confidently distinguish between the mean returns of most assets. The researchers develop a method to address this problem by identifying subsets of assets that are indistinguishable in mean or variance. Comparisons with other methods, including bootstrap aggregation, show that the proposed method is more robust, but bootstrap aggregation performs better when mean differentiation is not possible. Evidence also suggests that covariance shrinkage improves performance.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Cell Biology
Audrey Penning, Jana Jeschke, Francois Fuks
Summary: The paper discusses the challenges in studying novel mRNA modifications and provides insights on how to overcome them.
NATURE REVIEWS MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Behavioral Sciences
Kate Tsiplova, Wendy J. Ungar
Summary: Economic evaluation is essential to optimize the provision of services and programs for persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within budget constraints. However, there is a scarcity of economic evaluations in this population due to challenges in conducting such evaluations and lack of suitable guidance. This commentary addresses these challenges and provides recommendations to improve the quality of economic evaluations for program funding decision-making in ASD.
Article
Business
Alex Stewart
Summary: The study suggests that entrepreneurship has gained legitimacy, but some elite business schools in the USA still prioritize publishing articles in mathematically sophisticated analytical fields over entrepreneurship and managerial fields. Academic snobs in the USA tend to value journals with high mathematics content, while other elites in the UK may have different ways to signal superiority. Small Business Economics Journal (SBEJ) is seen as helping improve the legitimacy of entrepreneurship journals.
SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shi Ting, Wenbin Zang, Chen Chen, Dapeng Chen
Summary: Income inequality has become one of the most serious social problems in China, affecting individuals' health. The study finds that an increase in the income share of the rich is associated with deteriorating health. There is an inverted U-shaped relationship between income inequality and individuals' health status. Additionally, income inequality affects health through accessibility to healthcare facilities and public infrastructure, as well as hazardous health behaviors such as smoking and alcohol use.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Marat Fudim, Frederik Dalgaard, Mouhammad Fathallah, Ami E. Iskandrian, Salvator Borges-Neto
Summary: Left ventricular mechanical dyssynchrony (LVMD) refers to differences in timing of contraction or relaxation between different segments of the heart and plays a crucial role in patient selection for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Nuclear imaging offers advantages over echocardiography in evaluating LVMD and potentially improving CRT patient selection.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sanduni Madawala, Joanne Enticott, Elizabeth Sturgiss, Melis Selamoglu, Chris Barton
Summary: This study compared the experiences and anticipated levels of social stigma in general practice between smokers and ex-smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), other chronic illnesses, or no chronic conditions. The results showed that patients with COPD reported higher levels of anticipated stigma and were more likely to delay or avoid seeking help from a general practitioner when needed. This relationship remained regardless of current smoking status. Patients with COPD also reported worse experiences of care compared to those with other chronic illnesses or no chronic illnesses.
Article
Psychiatry
Rebecca Patrick, Tristan Snell, Hasini Gunasiri, Rhonda Garad, Graham Meadows, Joanne Enticott
Summary: This study aims to understand the impact of climate change on mental health in the Australian population and identify the populations most at risk. The results show that many Australians are concerned about the impact of climate change, and younger people and women are more susceptible to the mental health effects of climate change.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Kathryn Connelly, Rangi Kandane-Rathnayake, Alberta Hoi, Worawit Louthrenoo, Laniyati Hamijoyo, Shue Fen Luo, Yeong-Jian Jan Wu, Jiacai Cho, Aisha Lateef, C. S. Lau, Yi-Hsing Chen, Sandra Navarra, Leonid Zamora, Zhanguo Li, Yuan An, Sargunan Sockalingam, Yanjie Hao, Zhuoli Zhang, Madelynn Chan, Yasuhiro Katsumata, Masayoshi Harigai, Shereen Oon, Sang-Cheol Bae, Sean O'Neill, Kathryn A. Gibson, B. M. D. B. Basnayake, Jun Kikuchi, Tsutomu Takeuchi, Kristine Pek Ling Ng, Nicola Tugnet, Sunil Kumar, Fiona Goldblatt, Annie Law, Michael Tee, Cherica Tee, Yoshiya Tanaka, Naoaki Ohkubo, Jin Yu Tan, Chetan S. Karyekar, Mandana Nikpour, Vera Golder, Eric F. Morand
Summary: In long-term follow-up of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, attainment of a modified version of the SLE Responder Index (mSRI) predicts favorable outcomes and supports the clinical meaningfulness of SRI attainment as an SLE trial end point.
ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Harvey Whiteford, Nasser Bagheri, Sandra Diminic, Joanne Enticott, Caroline X. Gao, Matthew Hamilton, Ian B. Hickie, Long Khanh-Dao Le, Yong Yi Lee, Katrina M. Long, Patrick McGorry, Graham Meadows, Cathrine Mihalopoulos, Jo-An Occhipinti, Daniel Rock, Sebastian Rosenberg, Luis Salvador-Carulla, Adam Skinner
Summary: Australia's Fifth National Mental Health Plan requires governments to report on the progress of mental health service delivery changes and plan for future service provision. Modelling uncertain demands on the system can help decision-makers understand future changes in mental health service demand and choose appropriate responses. Modelling can also enhance scrutiny, accountability, and transparency of these processes.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
H. Jackson, L. E. Grzeskowiak, J. Enticott, E. Callander
Summary: This study investigated the use and costs of medications dispensed during pregnancy in Queensland, Australia. The results showed that 61% of women were dispensed at least one medication approved for public subsidy during pregnancy. The average number of items dispensed per pregnancy and the mean Government cost per dispensing increased over time. The total Government expenditure on medication use during pregnancy increased by 53%, while women's out-of-pocket expenses only increased by 17%.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yitayeh Belsti, Lisa Moran, Demelash Woldeyohannes Handiso, Vincent Versace, Rebecca Goldstein, Aya Mousa, Helena Teede, Joanne Enticott
Summary: The purpose of this review is to evaluate the methodological characteristics and quality of existing prognostic models for predicting postpartum glucose intolerance following GDM. The review found various methodological shortcomings in the existing models, with only a few models being assessed to have low risk of bias and validated internally. Future research should prioritize the development of robust, high-quality risk prediction models that follow appropriate guidelines to improve early risk stratification and intervention for glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes among women who have had GDM.
CURRENT DIABETES REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
David Simmons, Jincy Immanuel, William M. Hague, Helena Teede, Christopher J. Nolan, Michael J. Peek, Jeff R. Flack, Mark McLean, Vincent Wong, Emily Hibbert, Alexandra Kautzky-Willer, Juergen Harreiter, Helena Backman, Emily Gianatti, Arianne Sweeting, Viswanathan Mohan, Joanne Enticott, N. Wah Cheung
Summary: The effectiveness of early treatment for gestational diabetes before 20 weeks' gestation on maternal and infant health is not clear. In this study, women at risk of hyperglycemia and diagnosed with gestational diabetes were randomly assigned to receive immediate treatment or deferred/no treatment based on the results of an oral glucose-tolerance test at 24 to 28 weeks' gestation. The results showed that immediate treatment led to a slightly lower incidence of adverse neonatal outcomes, but no significant differences were observed for pregnancy-related hypertension or neonatal lean body mass.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Ai Li Yeo, Rangi Kandane-Rathnayake, Rachel Koelmeyer, Vera Golder, Worawit Louthrenoo, Yi-Hsing Chen, Jiacai Cho, Aisha Lateef, Laniyati Hamijoyo, Shue-Fen Luo, Yeong-Jian J. Wu, Sandra Navarra, Leonid Zamora, Zhanguo Li, Yuan An, Sargunan Sockalingam, Yasuhiro Katsumata, Masayoshi Harigai, Yanjie Hao, Zhuoli Zhang, B. M. D. B. Basnayake, Madelynn Chan, Jun Kikuchi, Tsutomu Takeuchi, Sang-Cheol Bae, Shereen Oon, Sean O'Neill, Fiona Goldblatt, Kristine (Pek Ling) Ng, Annie Law, Nicola Tugnet, Sunil Kumar, Cherica Tee, Michael Tee, Naoaki Ohkubo, Yoshiya Tanaka, Chak Sing Lau, Mandana Nikpour, Alberta Hoi, Michelle Leech, Eric F. Morand
Summary: In this study, the usefulness of serial anti-dsDNA testing in predicting flare in SLE patients who are persistently anti-dsDNA positive was investigated. The results showed that both the absolute value and change in anti-dsDNA levels predicted flares in patients with persistent anti-dsDNA positivity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Margaret McGowan, Siew Lim, Sharleen L. O'Reilly, Cheryce L. Harrison, Joanne Enticott, Helena Teede, Stephanie Cowan, Lisa J. Moran
Summary: This study investigated the impact of 2020 COVID-19 restrictions on weight, physical activity, diet, and psychological distress for Australians with PCOS. The results showed that individuals with PCOS gained more weight, were less likely to meet physical activity recommendations, and had higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages compared to those without PCOS, but there were no differences in psychological distress.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thomas Yeatman, Joanne Enticott, Vinay Lakra, Graham Meadows
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the Australian government's introduction of subsidized telephone and video-linked consultations on the inequity of psychiatry service delivery. The findings show that while there was a reduction in face-to-face consultations, this was compensated for by the new telephone and video-linked consultations. However, the distribution of video-linked consultations was found to be highly unequal, exacerbating overall inequities in psychiatric service provision.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Yitayeh Belsti, Lisa Moran, Lan Du, Aya Mousa, Kushan De Silva, Joanne Enticott, Helena Teede
Summary: This study compares multiple machine learning algorithms to develop gestational diabetes risk prediction models and finds that machine learning methods outperform traditional statistical methods in terms of predictive performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Demelash Handiso, Yitayeh Belsti, Jacqueline A. Boyle, Eldho Paul, Frances Shawyer, Joanne C. Enticott
Summary: This study analyzed longitudinal studies and found that the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tends to decrease after resettlement, but it may still remain relatively high after 6 years. Studies with a low risk of bias reported a larger prevalence of PTSD persisting over time, highlighting the importance of conducting high-quality longitudinal studies to inform policy. Appropriate long-term interventions are needed to decrease the impact of traumatic events on the mental health of refugees and asylum seekers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Swapna Gokhale, David Taylor, Jaskirath Gill, Yanan Hu, Nikolajs Zeps, Vincent Lequertier, Helena Teede, Joanne Enticott
Summary: This systematic review assessed the method, quality, and performance of prediction models for length of stay (LOS) in general surgery and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) populations. The results showed that these risk prediction models were rarely externally validated with poor study quality, mainly due to poor reporting. However, both machine learning and statistical modelling methods, as well as meta-analysis, demonstrated acceptable to good predictive performance, which is encouraging.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Emily J. Callander, Joanne C. Enticott, Bonnie Eklom, Jenny Gamble, Helena J. Teede
Summary: The costs of maternity care in Queensland have increased, and there has been an increase in adverse birth outcomes. Broad collaboration among healthcare professionals, effective prevention and treatment strategies, and comprehensive maternal health services are necessary to ensure the quality and sustainability of maternity care in Australia.
MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Bianca Brijnath, Erika Gonzalez, Jim Hlavac, Joanne Enticott, Robyn Woodward-Kron, Dina LoGiudice, Lee-Fay Low, Josefine Antoniades, Jenni White, Kerry Hwang, Xiaoping Lin, Andrew Simon Gilbert
Summary: This study aims to provide online training for interpreters in dementia and cognitive assessments, and evaluate the effectiveness of the training through a randomized controlled trial. The training aims to improve the quality of interpreter-mediated communication during cognitive assessments and enhance the accuracy and acceptability of assessments with older people who have limited English proficiency.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA-TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH & CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS
(2022)
