Broader Movement Research Articles

Captain climate: Australian media coverage of Pat Cummins’ climate change advocacy

In February of 2022, Pat Cummins – the captain of the Australian cricket team and one of the world's top players – published an essay advocating for action on climate change. He would later reinforce this advocacy by refusing to appear in ads for one of the national team's main sponsors. Using a content analysis, this study sought to examine Australian media coverage and framing related to Cummins’ eco-activism. The results showed that media coverage often framed Cummins’ advocacy efforts using ‘debate’ frames – rather than ‘spectacle’ frames – while also focusing on Cummins himself. Finally, the results point to an inflection point in late 2022 surrounding his refusal to appear in ads for the main sponsor. Together, these results highlight a potential shift in how athlete activists are covered while also dovetailing with existing research that points to climate change coverage becoming more focused on individuals rather than broader movements.

Musical metapolitics and the Alt-Right

With some notable exceptions, research on the far-right and music has historically focused on rock-derived genres such as punk and metal. As the far-right have shifted political emphasis and sought to mainstream their political views, so, too, has research into the contemporary far-right demonstrated a distancing among political ideologues and parties as well as groups from both extreme lyrics and ‘harsher’ sounding elements. This has gone hand-in-hand with an embracing of a wider range of musical styles. Focusing on the music associated with the Alt-Right, a broad movement which sought to mainstream far-right politics, this article suggests that a cultural shift within the far-right went hand-in-hand with a mode of aesthetic appreciation among Alt-Right adherents, which has implications for the mainstreaming of far-right politics in relation to musical cultures and aesthetics. This form of musical metapolitics emphasized dissonant principles of irony and aesthetic pluralism as a form of strategic ambiguity, but still retained notions of racial superiority at its core despite an avowed openness to genre-based pluralism. Importantly, this process has implications for the mainstreaming of far-right messaging today using a wide variety of musical aesthetics.

Hump Rasping Using Powered Instruments: A Retrospective Review.

Nasal hump reduction, a common procedure in rhinoplasty, aims to create a harmonious nasal appearance with smooth dorsal lines. An alternative to traditional osteotomes is the carbide-tip nasal rasp, effective in eliminating modest contour deformities. However, the broad movements and physical forces of manual rasping can significantly weaken the osseocartilaginous vault. Power-assisted instruments have been used to reduce soft tissue trauma. Although long-term clinical outcomes of power-assisted instrumentation are pending, initial reports have been positive. This retrospective chart review encompassed 220 consecutive rhinoplasty cases conducted by the senior author, all involving women aged 19-37 years. Excluding 80 cases that did not involve bone reduction, the analysis concentrated on 140 patients who underwent bone reduction procedures. The success of nasal hump reduction was evaluated based on the joint satisfaction of both the patient and the surgeon with the surgical improvement. The open rhinoplasty approach was predominantly used for surgical exposure to minimize inadvertent rasping of the nasal cartilage. Among the 140 patients undergoing power-assisted bone removal, all but five achieved an initially satisfactory refinement of the bony nasal contour. Notably, no serious complications were observed throughout the study. Unfortunately, one patient did not comply with the monthly steroid injections, leading to the necessity of revision surgery for the removal of regenerated bone. The integration of power-assisted instrumentation in rhinoplasty procedures represents a promising advancement, addressing challenges associated with traditional methods.

An Investigation of Patient Preferences and Gender Dynamics of Neurosurgeon Selection in Taiwan: A Mixed-Method Study

ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of gender on patient preferences during the selection of neurosurgeons. MethodsA mixed-method, cross-sectional study was conducted at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, involving 60 patients. The study encompassed both structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews, administered post patient-surgeon interactions to assess the nuanced effect of surgeon gender on patient choice. A balanced representation of both genders was ensured among the neurosurgeons involved. Thematic analysis was employed for textual data, while numeric data were analyzed using descriptive and Chi-square statistics. ResultsThe majority of participants (n=40, 66.7%) expressed no preference regarding the gender of their neurosurgeon during outpatient consultations. Nonetheless, a notable fraction, predominantly female, preferred female neurosurgeons (n=20, 33.3%). Statistical analysis highlighted a significant correlation between the gender of the patients and their preferred neurosurgeon's gender, with female patients predominantly favouring female neurosurgeons (p < .05). Qualitative insights indicate that, although professional skill and experience are primary factors in selecting a neurosurgeon, a latent gender preference exists, influenced by perceived privacy, empathetic care, and the surgical finesse associated with female neurosurgeons. ConclusionsAlthough expertise and professionalism are of paramount importance, there is a clear preference for female neurosurgeons, especially among female patients. These findings underscore the importance of recognizing and accommodating patients’ preferences to ensure neurosurgical care aligns with patient comfort, expectations, and the broader movement towards gender equality.

Movement patterns of the rodent Trinomys dimidiatus in Atlantic Forest

AbstractAnimal movements of wild species are in theory related to individual and species' traits such as sex and reproductive condition, and temporal variation in resource availability or population density. Understanding how individuals move within an area throughout life, how frequent exploratory and dispersive movement are in the population and which individual traits and environmental conditions influence movement are of great importance for understanding how animals respond to environmental changes. Using capture‐mark‐recapture data of Trinomys dimidiatus gathered for 8 years in a montane Atlantic Forest area, we describe movement patterns by comparing two distance metrics (ORL—Observed Range Length and SDT—Mean Successive Distance/Time); we also evaluate the influences of sex on these distance metrics and residence time and number of captures on ORL. Additionally, model selection was used to evaluate the role of individual traits and environmental factors on T. dimidiatus' movements. We recorded 44 individuals (60.27%) with restricted movement pattern and 29 individuals (39.73%) with broad movement pattern within our grid. Broad movement pattern was observed in individuals with both long and short residence time. Males presented larger distance metrics and movements than females. Individuals with greater residence time presented larger ORL, mainly males. Heavier individuals of both sexes presented larger movements than lighter ones, especially males. Males presented shorter movements in periods of increased rainfall, but females' movements did not respond to rainfall variations. Overall, body mass was more important than rainfall in determining movements. The results here show that T. dimidiatus may present different movement patterns, including exploratory or dispersive movements to a new core area. Also, we highlight the importance of individual traits and environmental factors and reinforce sexual differences in individuals' movements and lifetime use of space.

Assessing Invasive Carp in the Neosho River‐Grand Lake System of Kansas and Oklahoma

Invasive carp populations have purported a negative influence on native biota at high densities. These invasive fishes (i.e., bighead carp Hypophthalmichthys nobilis, silver carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idella, and black carp Mylopharyngodon piceus) each exhibit similar life history characteristics. In the Neosho River‐Grand Lake system (i.e., John Redmond Reservoir, Kansas, downstream to Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, Oklahoma), only bighead carp and grass carp have been documented to date. The distribution and status of bighead carp throughout this system were previously unknown due to limited historical data and low abundance. While few bighead carp are encountered within this system, grass carp exhibited relatively higher abundance a were used to provide insights into bighead carp. Captures of both species were used to inform management and suppression efforts. Sampling locations (n = 18) were established for environmental DNA analyses throughout the Neosho River‐Grand Lake system. We sampled 13 sites using a suite of gears for standardized targeted fish sampling. All invasive carp were measured, sexed, and otoliths removed for ageing and microchemical analysis. Grass carp were processed for ploidy testing following the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protocol. Environmental DNA analyses generated positive results for the eDNA presence of bighead carp and silver carp. Otolith age estimates suggest fish are long lived and supported by multiple year classes. Additionally, a sampled two‐year‐old grass carp demonstrates spawning and recruitment potential. Otolith microchemistry suggests largescale broad movement patterns. Ploidy testing confirmed the first documented evidence of diploid grass carp in the Neosho River‐Grand Lake system and revealed reproductive viability. Our results may provide future insights into locations for containment, removal, and/or eradication.

Zona incerta distributes a broad movement signal that modulates behavior

The zona incerta is a subthalamic nucleus made up mostly of GABAergic neurons. It has wide-ranging inputs and outputs and is believed to have many integrative functions that link sensory stimuli with motor responses to guide behavior. However, its role is not well established perhaps because few studies have measured the activity of zona incerta neurons in behaving animals under different conditions. To record the activity of zona incerta neurons during exploratory and cue-driven goal-directed behaviors, we used electrophysiology in head-fixed mice moving on a spherical treadmill and fiber photometry in freely moving mice. We found two groups of neurons based on their sensitivity to movement, with a minority of neurons responding to whisker stimuli. Furthermore, zona incerta GABAergic neurons robustly code the occurrence of exploratory and goal-directed movements, but not their direction. To understand the function of these activations, we performed genetically targeted lesions and optogenetic manipulations of zona incerta GABAergic neurons during exploratory and goal-directed behaviors. The results showed that the zona incerta has a role in modulating the movement associated with these behaviors, but this has little impact on overall performance. Zona incerta neurons distribute a broad corollary signal of movement occurrence to their diverse projection sites, which regulates behavior.

Zona incerta distributes a broad movement signal that modulates behavior.

The zona incerta is a subthalamic nucleus made up mostly of GABAergic neurons. It has wide-ranging inputs and outputs and is believed to have many integrative functions that link sensory stimuli with motor responses to guide behavior. However, its role is not well established perhaps because few studies have measured the activity of zona incerta neurons in behaving animals under different conditions. To record the activity of zona incerta neurons during exploratory and cue-driven goal-directed behaviors, we used electrophysiology in head-fixed mice moving on a spherical treadmill and fiber photometry in freely moving mice. We found two groups of neurons based on their sensitivity to movement, with a minority of neurons responding to whisker stimuli. Furthermore, zona incerta GABAergic neurons robustly code the occurrence of exploratory and goal-directed movements, but not their direction. To understand the function of these activations, we performed genetically targeted lesions and optogenetic manipulations of zona incerta GABAergic neurons during exploratory and goal-directed behaviors. The results showed that the zona incerta has a role in modulating the movement associated with these behaviors, but this has little impact on overall performance. Zona incerta neurons distribute a broad corollary signal of movement occurrence to their diverse projection sites, which regulates behavior.

Knowledge and Self-Management Practice Among Diabetic Patients from the Urban Areas in Bangladesh

This study aims to determine the knowledge of self-management, prognosis, and the quality of daily life among adult patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh. Settings and Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2021 to August 2021 on diabetic patients from Dhaka City and Rangpur City in Bangladesh. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information from the respondents of this study. The data was collected via a phone interview by the researchers of this study. The data was analyzed using Python (Version 3.8), Pandas, ResearchPy (A Python package for research data analysis), and Microsoft Excel 2019. We found that 85% of the participants were aware of Bangladesh National Diabetes Management Guidelines and its recommendations, and males were better informed about diabetes and its management than females. Most participants (68.32%) experienced an onset of diabetic symptoms around 50-60 years of age, and 34.65% of participants were unaware of the type of diabetes they had. 91% were satisfied with the prognosis of their diabetes. However, the frequency of check-ups for hyperglycemia from serum was insufficient (less than once annually) despite the national guidelines’ recommendation for quarterly check-ups. Participants were more eager to check for diabetes-associated symptoms (more than 3 times a year among 80.53%) rather than checking the serum hyperglycemia. Female participants were lenient to take physical exercise to self-manage diabetes. The healthcare centers across Bangladesh need to make the information provided by Bangladesh National Diabetes Management Guidelines more reader-friendly for all socio-economic groups. Broader movements are needed to make patients feel more interested to learning, practicing, and following the guidelines.

Financial Markets and the COVID-19 Pandemic

We review the literature on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on financial markets. We first document several key facts about equity and fixed-income markets during this period. We then discuss various literatures that analyze broad movements in prices, market dislocations, and the impact of fiscal and monetary policy interventions. We conclude by discussing potential directions for future research.

Detecting Risky Authentication Using the OpenID Connect Token Exchange Time.

With the rise in sophisticated cyber threats, traditional authentication methods are no longer sufficient. Risk-based authentication (RBA) plays a critical role in the context of the zero trust framework-a paradigm shift that assumes no trust within or outside the network. This research introduces a novel proposal as its core: utilization of the time required by OpenID Connect (OIDC) token exchanges as a new RBA feature. This innovative approach enables the detection of tunneled connections without any intervention from the user's browser or device. By analyzing the duration of OIDC token exchanges, the system can identify any irregularities that may signify unauthorized access attempts. This approach not only improves upon existing RBA frameworks but is also in alignment with the broader movement toward intelligent and responsive security systems.

Dzieci podczas ulicznych protestów – szczeble i granice partycypacji

This article delves into the participation of children in street protests, an area of study that has received limited attention but is becoming increasingly significant. It examines their involvement in protests connected to local concerns such as school closures, air pollution, and violence, as well as their participation in broader movements like feminism and environmentalism. The article seeks to synthesize the limited existing knowledge regarding children’s participation in protests. While schools may sometimes turn protests into mere appearances, educators have the potential to mentor young protesters in understanding social change. The extent to which children are prepared for public participation and engaged in post-protest activities will ultimately determine the educational value derived from street protests.

“It’s still Cleveland baseball”

In the summer of 2021, Cleveland’s Major League Baseball franchise announced the rebranding of the club’s nickname from the decades-long controversial “Indians” to the” Guardians.” The long-standing use of Native American imagery in sport has long been the source of contention, and for this reason, the Cleveland Guardians have continually been in the public eye prior to their rebrand. This article examines both the organization’s rebranding efforts and media coverage surrounding the team’s new identity. Guided by the theory of framing, this study applies themes of sports rebranding to analyze the team’s announcement video and sequentially deploys an inductive approach to identify the media frames present following the rebranding. Three sports rebrand frames were identified from the Cleveland Guardians’ announcement: regional pride, nostalgia, and rebirth. The media response looked at 79 articles and found two higher-order frames - broader movements and branding commentary – with six subcategories. In total, these frames indicated that rebranding efforts sought to center the new identity around the city of Cleveland while deemphasizing damages from the use of derogatory racial Native American imagery. The media response also shows that the rebrand is contextualized through broader movements and is politically contentious. Future directions of framing theory in sports rebranding and the discourse around the use and removal of racial imagery in sports is discussed.

Testing how information about cost‐effectiveness, cause preferences, and geographic preferences interact to affect philanthropic giving

AbstractThe broad instrumental philanthropy movement advocates for considerations of cost‐effective impact in donation decisions. Within that broader movement, the effective altruism movement goes as far as to advocate for cause neutrality and geographic neutrality when prioritizing cost‐effectiveness in charity. We present a survey experiment that examined how information about cost‐effectiveness, cause area preferences, and geographic preferences interact to affect philanthropic giving. The experiment varied these three dimensions in a hypothetical giving situation and found that cost‐effectiveness information had the strongest influence on hypothetical giving. Participants gave most when presented with charities that were shown to be highly cost‐effective, local/domestic, and that matched their preferred cause area. Understanding how these three considerations interact to affect donors is important as donors continue to desire more information about the cost‐effective impact of their donation.

English Medium Instruction (EMI) and Maritime English Course: Higher Education Internationalization in Indonesia

The popularity of English medium instruction (EMI) practice in Indonesia has experienced a substantial increase in recent years. This surge can be attributed to the growing emphasis on the internationalization of higher education, with the maritime education sector also actively embracing this trend, aligning itself with the broader movement. Therefore, this research examined the implications of implementing EMI in teaching and learning practices, and determined its impact on curriculum arrangements in higher education. Data were collected through interviews with key stakeholders, observation of a recorded online EMI classroom, and program curriculum. The collected data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. The results showed that there is a redefined role for Maritime English lecturers and a need for revision of the curriculum in English courses within Maritime-related programs. Furthermore, adopting an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) approach is deemed crucial in addressing the immediate learning needs of students. These findings underscored the crucial role played by Maritime English lecturers in supporting students’ learning in an EMI environment.

Integrating Harm Reduction into Medical Care: Lessons from Three Models.

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are at a national high, with significant morbidity and mortality. Harm reduction, a public-health strategy aimed at reducing the negative consequences of a risky behavior without necessarily eliminating the behavior, represents a useful approach to engage patients with SUDs in care. The objective of this article is to describe how 3 medical practices operationalized harm reduction as a framework toward patient care and identify the common practices undertaken across these settings to integrate harm reduction and medical care. We conducted a qualitative study using in-depth, semistructured interviews with 20 staff and providers at 3 integrated harm reduction and medical care sites across New York State from March to June 2021. Interview questions focused on how harm reduction approaches were implemented, how harm reduction philosophies were demonstrated in practice, and barriers to adoption. The interviews resulted in 8 main themes of integrated harm reduction medical care: 1) role of provider as both learner and informer; 2) pragmatic measures of success; 3) collaborative and interdisciplinary care teams; 4) developing a stigma-free culture; 5) creating a comfortable and welcoming physical space; 6) low-threshold care with flexible scheduling; and; 7) reaching beyond the clinic to disseminate harm reduction orientation; and 8) creating robust referral networks to enhance transitions of care. These themes existed at the patient-provider level (#1 to 3), the organizational level (#4 to 6), and the level extending beyond the clinic (#7 to 8). All 3 sites followed 8 common themes in delivering harm reduction-informed care, most of which are consistent with the broader movement toward patient-centered care. These practices demonstrate how medical providers may overcome some of the barriers imposed by the medical model and successfully integrate harm reduction as an orienting framework toward care delivery.

Toward a Broader Movement Against Policing

Toward a Broader Movement Against Policing

Surgery to repair rare thumb deformity at Lam Dong General Hospital: A case report

The hands are an essential part of the body, accounting for 40-50% of the hand's function thanks to broad movements such as flexing, extending, closing, stretching, etc. In this article, the author reports a rare case of surgical repair of supernumerary thumb deformities at Lam Dong General Hospital. Objectives: To evaluate the results of correcting supernumerary thumb deformities in children. Subjects and methods: Surgical repair of supernumerary malformation of the thumb by “on-top osteotomy” technique in a 10-year-old female patient. Results: The hand was repaired with deformities and restored function after the invention. Conclusion: The “on-top osteotomy” technique to correct this deformity has brought function to the hand and improved aesthetics for the patient.

A profile of profile analysis

Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, David M. Green and his collaborators published a series of papers and a book detailing a view of intensity discrimination that they termed profile analysis. The basic idea was that, in certain situations, masked intensity discrimination is accomplished through an analysis of spectral shape, rather than a successive comparison of intensities in the spectral region of the intensity change. In other words, masker energy in spectral regions far removed from the intensity change can have a profound influence—either positive or negative, depending, among other factors, on the listener’s uncertainty and expectations regarding the masker’s spectral shape—on intensity-discrimination performance, an idea that diverged sharply from classical models based on a single inflexible channel. Consequently, Green’s work on profile analysis both spurred on, and became part of, a broader movement within psychoacoustics that emerged around the same time, in which classical theory and methods began to comingle with higher-level concepts (uncertainty, expectation, etc.). This talk will use Green’s own reflections, along with those of his collaborators, to trace the development and theoretical consequences of his work on profile analysis, with a particular emphasis on its relation to this broader historical movement.

The Right to Sex: Feminism in the Twenty-First Century

<i>The Right to Sex: Feminism in the Twenty-First Century</i>