Bad, mad, or glad? Exploring the relationship between leaders’ appraisals or attributions of their use of abusive supervision and emotional reactions

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Bad, mad, or glad? Exploring the relationship between leaders' appraisals or attributions of their use of abusive supervision and emotional reactions Via Applied Psychology Abstract A large body of research has documented the ill effects of abusive supervision. However, this begs the question of why these behaviors continue to occur. To address this question, we contend that scholars need to understand how leaders – the perpetrators of these actions – make sense of abusive supervision. Specifically, drawing upon theories of appraisal and attribution, this paper examines leaders' cognitions of who is accountable for incidents of abusive supervision (i.e., the leader or the subordinate) and their future expectations (i.e., are individuals likely to engage in the same behaviors subsequently or capable of change) and how these appraisals interact to shape emotional reactions. We conducted three complementary studies: a pilot study to identify relevant emotions, an event-based experience sampling study (Study 1), and a retrospective recall study (Study 2). Accountability appraisals were associated with emotions, such that appraisals that oneself (vs. one's subordinate) was more responsible for the incident were linked to higher levels of guilt and shame. Although growth mindset moderated associations between accountability appraisals and emotions, it did so for different emotions across the two studies (i.e., hostility in Study 1 and shame in Study 2). Implications for theory and practice are discussed. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Contribution and safety of the side‐to‐end hypoglossal‐to‐facial transfer in multidisciplinary facial reanimation

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Contribution and safety of the side‐to‐end hypoglossal‐to‐facial transfer in multidisciplinary facial reanimation Via Head & Neck Abstract Background This study evaluates facial and tongue function in patients undergoing side-to-end hypoglossal-to-facial transfer (HFT) with additional techniques. Methods Thirty-seven patients underwent a side-to-end HFT. Twelve had additional cross-face grafts, and 9 had an additional masseter-to-facial transfer. Facial was assessed with House–Brackmann (HB), Sunnybrook Facial Grading Scale (SFGS), and eFACE. Martins scale and the Oral-Pharyngeal Disability Index (OPDI) were used to assess tongue function. Results Ninety-four percent of cases reached HB grades III–IV. Mean total SFGS score improved from 16 ± 15 to 59 ± 11, while total eFACE score from 52 ± 13 to 80 ± 5. Dual nerve transfers were a predictor for a better eFACE total score p = 0.034, β = 2.350 [95% CI, 0.184–4.516]), as well as for a higher SFGS total score (p = 0.036, β = 5.412 [95% CI, 0.375–10.449]). All patients had Martin's grade I. Mean postoperative OPDI scores were 84 ± 17 (local physical), 69 ± 16 (simple and sensory motor components), 82 ± 14 (complex functions), and 73 ± 22 (psychosocial). Conclusions The side-to-end HFT offers predictable facial function outcome and preserves tongue function in nearly all cases. Dual nerve transfers appear to improve the final outcome. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Two conserved amino acids differentiate the biology of high‐risk and low‐risk HPV E5 proteins.

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Two conserved amino acids differentiate the biology of high‐risk and low‐risk HPV E5 proteins. Via Journal of Medical Virology Abstract The high-risk alpha human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are responsible for 99% of cervical cancers. While the biological functions of the HPV E6 and E7 oncoproteins are well-characterized, the function of E5 has remained elusive. Here, we examined gene expression changes induced by E5 proteins from high-risk HPV-16 and low-risk HPV-6b in multiple pools of primary human keratinocytes. Surprisingly, microarray analysis revealed that over 700 genes were significantly regulated by HPV-6b E5, while only 25 genes were consistently and significantly regulated by HPV-16 E5 in three biological replicates. However, we observed that more than thousand genes were altered in individual sample compared to vector. The gene expression profile induced by 16E5 in primary genital keratinocytes was very different from what has been previously published using immortalized HaCaT cells. Genes altered by HPV-16 E5 were unaffected by HPV-6b E5. Our data demonstrate that E5 proteins from the high- and low-risk HPVs have different functions in the HPV-host cell. Interestingly, conversion of two amino acids in HPV-16 E5 to the low-risk HPV-6b sequence eliminated the induction of high-risk related cellular genes. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Predictors of posttraumatic stress symptom severity and meaning made in treatment‐seeking veterans

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Predictors of posttraumatic stress symptom severity and meaning made in treatment‐seeking veterans Via Journal of Clinical Psychology Abstract Objective Combat-exposed veterans risk encountering events that disrupt beliefs. To facilitate reduced discrepancy between prior beliefs and current trauma appraisals, veterans may engage in a process of meaning-making. Meaning-making can lead to positive outcomes, such as integrating the traumatic event into one's life narrative or adapting global meaning (meaning made) or elicit distress. Given these potentially different outcomes, this study examined potential correlates of posttraumatic stress symptom (PTSS) severity and meaning made, including relationship attachment dimensions of anxiety and avoidance, and difficulties with emotion regulation, while controlling for combat exposure. Method Veterans receiving mental health services at a Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and a VA community-based outpatient clinic (N = 130) completed measures through a paper-and-pencil survey. Almost all participants (92%) were male, with a mean age of 55.92 years. Results In terms of meaning made, lower levels of attachment anxiety and emotional clarity (an aspect of emotion regulation) predicted higher meaning made. In terms of PTSS severity, higher attachment avoidance, attachment anxiety, and difficulties engaging in goal-directed behavior (an aspect of emotion regulation) significantly predicted higher PTSS severity. Conclusion Aspects of both attachment style and emotion regulation difficulties affect meaning made and PTSS severity. These constructs may be especially relevant for clinicians working with veterans to help PTSS and support meaning made postcombat. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

In Silico Finite Element Analysis of Implant‐Supported CAD‐CAM Resin Composite Crowns

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader In Silico Finite Element Analysis of Implant‐Supported CAD‐CAM Resin Composite Crowns Via Journal of Prosthodontics Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical behavior of an implant-supported crown made using computer-aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) resin composite (RC) blocks in the posterior region. Material and methods Four commercially available CAD-CAM RC blocks were used in this study: Cerasmart 300 (CS300; GC, Tokyo, Japan), Katana Avencia P Block (KAP; Kuraray Noritake Dental, Niigata, Japan); KZR HR3 Gamma Theta (HR3; Yamakin, Osaka, Japan), and Estelite P block (ESP; Tokuyama Dental, Tokyo, Japan). Katana Zirconia STML (ST; Kuraray Noritake Dental) was used as the control group. The elastic moduli of each material were determined by a three-point bending test. After the CAD models were designed, two different loading scenarios (oblique, vertical) were created. 3D finite element analysis was conducted with the prepared models. Results The elastic modulus of the material utilized for the implant restorations did not cause any change in the stresses transmitted to the implant or peripheral bone. An important difference was detected in the abutment–crown junction area. The minimum von Mises value at the abutment-crown interface was obtained in ST, which has the closest elastic modulus to the titanium abutment. Conclusions The 3D finite element model designed in this study was used to demonstrate that implant-supported crowns fabricated with four different CAD-CAM RCs showed no critical stress concentrations in the bone or implant under all loading conditions. These results suggest that CAD-CAM RC blocks could be used as an alternative material for implant-supported restorations in the posterior region in terms of stress distribution. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Total Thyroidectomy vs Hemithyroidectomy for Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Total Thyroidectomy vs Hemithyroidectomy for Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma Via JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Online First This systematic review and meta-analysis compares surgical complication rates between total thyroidectomy and hemithyroidectomy in the treatment of papillary thyroid microcarcinomas. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Thyroarytenoid botulinum toxin injection for refractory laryngeal contact granuloma

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Thyroarytenoid botulinum toxin injection for refractory laryngeal contact granuloma Via ScienceDirect Publication: American Journal of Otolaryngology Publication date: Available online 4 May 2022 Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology Author(s): Yufei Pan, Jinrang Li, Jinhong Zhang, Xiaoyu Wang, Yuanyuan Jia View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.