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The mediating role of self-congruity in transnational higher education choice: a proposed framework
Authors: Sudhana Pranakusuma , Noermijati Noermijati , Sabil Hussein Ananda , Khusniyah Indrawati Nur 
Published: August 2020

PurposeThis paper aims to propose a conceptual framework to bridge the gap between the dimensions of brand equity (brand awareness, brand association and perceived quality) and the purchase intention of transnational higher education.Design/methodology/approachThe paper revisits and critically reviews the concepts of marketing in higher education, brand equity, and self-congruity as well as related past studies.FindingsSeveral past empirical studies concluded that the dimensions of brand equity have been unable to significantly influence purchase intention. The review and synthesis of the literature have supported the feasibility of self-congruity to mediate the relationship, thus closing the gap. This study has been able to extend the self-congruity concept into external and internal self-congruity to fit the context of this study which is transnational higher education choice.Originality/valueFocusing on a developing market of Indonesia, it is anticipated that the proposed model will assist the future research in branding of transnational higher education. It was hypothesized that educational brands that are congruent with prospective students' self-image both externally (from the perception by the reference group) and internally (from the perception by themselves) will be more likely to yield positive purchase intention. As a result, this study adds to the current body of knowledge in the field of transnational higher education choice which was found to be lacking.
Critical drivers towards generative process health and safety culture
Authors: Nyawera James Xolani , Haupt Theodore Conrad 
Published: August 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to report on the development of a model to improve process health and safety within the context of a petrochemical environment to achieve a generative health and safety culture within that sector.

Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative research methodology and deductive research approach were used in the study. A survey was conducted in a major petrochemical enterprise in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa with 259 returned and duly completed questionnaires. The data was statistically analysed using statistical packages for social science version 25.

Findings
This study found that the key process health and safety critical drivers needed to grow a generative process health and safety culture were leadership commitment, chemical exposure management, health and safety risk assessment, process hazard analysis and permit to work.

Research limitations/implications
This study was conducted in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa within the petrochemical industry. Because of self-reported methods of data collection, there is a probability of bias existing in the results of the study.

Practical implications
The contribution of this research is to understand, based on theoretical assumptions, how health and safety improvement could be institutionalised in an organisation. The developed model can be used as a practical tool.

Social implications
This paper is part of the larger discussion of increasing importance in health and safety policy-making. This study aims at contributing to the literature in the field of health and safety by incorporating the drivers towards a generative process health and safety culture.

Originality/value
This study provides a model to assist senior management to reduce exposure to process health and safety hazards in the petrochemical industry and improve overall performance.
Preparation of polyaniline-modified praseodymium nanofibers as a novel eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor to protect AZ31 magnesium alloy
Authors: Samadi Amir , Amini Reza , Rostami Mehran , Kardar Pooneh , Fedel Michele 
Published: August 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possibility of using conductive polymers such as polyaniline (PANI) as corrosion inhibitors for metals.

Design/methodology/approach
In this study, the effect of the addition of praseodymium (Pr3+) cations on the corrosion inhibition performance of PANI for AZ31 magnesium alloy was appraised through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization tests.

Findings
The results of EIS and potentiodynamic polarization tests indicated the improvement of corrosion resistance of AZ31 during different immersion times.

Research limitations/implications
This anti-corrosion ability of PANI/Pr3+ composite applies as non-toxic environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitor on the self-healing corrosion protection properties.

Practical implications
The conductive polymers are interested for many industries. The reported data can be used by the formulators working in the R&D departments.

Social implications
The anti-corrosion ability of PANI/Pr3+ composite present a novel and high effective route against metal corrosion besides application of toxic corrosion.

Originality/value
The application of titanium dioxide coating in the field of architectural heritage is a great challenge. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to study the synthesis, characterization and corrosion inhibition performance of Pr3+ cations doped PANI nano-fibers as an anti-corrosion additive for AZ31 magnesium alloy in 3.5 Wt.% NaCl solution.
Stadium visitors' smartphone usage and digital resource integration
Authors: Horbel Chris , Buck Christoph , Diel Sören , Reith Riccardo , Walter Yannic 
Published: August 2020

PurposeSmartphones have become ubiquitous devices that enable individuals to integrate digital resources in virtually all value co-creation processes, including visiting sport events. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to understand smartphone-enabled digital resource integration in the context of sport events from an individual intra-perspective. It thereby connects the perspectives of Service Dominant Logic and Experiential Computing.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual model was developed and empirically tested utilizing a survey of 707 visitors of eight first and second league soccer, handball and basketball matches in Germany. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was applied to test the proposed hypotheses.FindingsThe results reveal that stadium visitors integrate sport event-related and unrelated digital resources to co-create value at sport events. While event-unrelated digital resources generally have more influence on visitors' perceived value, their importance is decreasing with higher team identification. Digital resources in the form of sports betting opportunities are only relevant in some specific contexts. Hence, both individual and contextual characteristics determine digital resource integration.Originality/valueThis study integrates the perspectives of value co-creation at sport events and experiential computing and proposes a conceptual model exploring how sport event visitors enrich their experience through the integration of sport event-related and unrelated smartphone-enabled digital resources. By illuminating the intra-level perspective of sport event visitors' resource integration, it provides the basis for future studies on digital resource integration on higher levels of aggregation including engagement platforms and entire sport event ecosystems.
Mental mapping and multinational migrations: A geographical imaginations approach
Authors: Thompson Maddy 
Published: August 2020

AbstractInvestigating migration decision‐making raises certain methodological issues because of the complexity of these practices and the diverse possibilities that exist for aspiring migrants. Migrants are increasingly engaging in multiple migrations, moving between various locations in three or more international destinations. Particularly in Asia, where short‐term temporary contracts are increasingly the norm for labour migrants, it becomes counter‐productive to analyse migration decision‐making as a movement from one place to another. Based on research undertaken in Metro Manila, the Philippines, with 48 Filipino nurses, this article addresses how to do research related to the multinational migration pathways that structure migration goals and aspirations through demonstrating the benefits and practicalities of mental mapping, a participatory visual method. By exploring the geographical imaginations of migrants and aspiring migrants, multinational pathways are shown to be planned for at the earliest stage of migration. Overall, the work reported here leads to the conclusion that researchers need to consider multiple migrations in more multidirectional and messy terms.
Editorial: comorbidities in patients with chronic hepatitis B
Authors: Liang Lei , Huang Dong‐Sheng , Yang Tian 
Published: August 2020

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Oh et al and Yoon et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15867 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15979
Letter: improve survival! Place early pre‐emptive TIPSS in high‐risk variceal bleeders—Authors' reply
Authors: Dunne Philip D. J. , Sinha Rohit , Stanley Adrian J. , Lachlan Niel , Ireland Hamish , Shams Aman , Kasthuri Ram , Forrest Ewan H. , Hayes Peter C. 
Published: August 2020

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Dunne et al and García‐Pagán et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15797 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15926
Letter: risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in immune‐tolerant phase of chronic hepatitis B
Authors: Gattani Mayur , Ingle Meghraj , Chauhan Shamshersingh , Lad Saiprasad 
Published: August 2020

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Lee et al and Lee and Kim papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15741 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.15992
Sex differences in the multilevel determinants of injection risk behaviours among people who inject drugs in Tijuana, Mexico
Authors: Jain Jennifer P. , Strathdee Steffanie A. , West Brooke S. , Gonzalez‐Zuniga Patricia , Rangel Gudelia , Pitpitan Eileen V. 
Published: August 2020

AbstractIntroduction and AimsHIV and hepatitis C virus transmission among people who inject drugs (PWID) is fuelled by personal and environmental factors that vary by sex. We studied PWID in Mexico to identify sex differences in multilevel determinants of injection risk.Design and MethodsFrom 2011 to 2013, 734 PWID (female: 277, male: 457) were enrolled into an observational cohort study in Tijuana. Participants completed interviews on injection and sexual risks. Utilising baseline data, we conducted multiple generalised linear models stratified by sex to identify factors associated with injection risk scores (e.g. frequency of injection risk behaviours).ResultsFor both sexes, difficult access to sterile syringes was associated with elevated injection risk (b = 1.24, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.16–1.33), using syringes from a safe source (e.g. needle exchange programs) was associated with lower injection risk (b = 0.87, 95% CI 0.82–0.94), and for every one‐unit increase in safe injection self‐efficacy we observed a 20% decrease in injection risk (b = 0.80, 95% CI 0.76–0.84). Females had a higher safe injection self‐efficacy score compared to males (median 2.83, interquartile range 2.2–3 vs. median 2.83, interquartile range 2–3; P = 0.01). Among females, incarceration (b = 1.22, 95% CI 1.09–1.36) and police confiscation of syringes in the past 6 months (b = 1.16, 95% CI 1.01–1.33) were associated with elevated injection risk. Among males, sex work (b = 1.16, 95% CI 1.04–1.30) and polysubstance use in the past 6 months (b = 1.22, 95% CI 1.13–1.31) were associated with elevated injection risk.Discussion and ConclusionsInterventions to reduce HIV and hepatitis C virus transmission among PWID in Tijuana should be sex‐specific and consider multilevel determinants of injection risk to create safer drug use environments.
Predicted salivary human protease activity in experimental gingivitis revealed by endoProteo‐FASP approach
Authors: Mulkern Dimitri , Hewitt Amy , Parker Hadyn , Batt Joanna , Yonel Zehra , Grant Melissa M. 
Published: August 2020

Gingivitis is a highly prevalent oral condition that can be studied in humans via the 21‐d experimental gingivitis model, which allows for investigations into the induction and resolution of gingivitis. In this study, we used the autolysis of saliva as a source of peptides to predict the activity of human proteases in saliva during induction and resolution of inflammation. Healthy volunteers, with no remarkable oral or systemic conditions, were recruited into the study and stimulated saliva samples were collected at days 0, 21, and 35 of experimental gingivitis. Plaque and gingival indices were recorded to ensure clinical induction and resolution. Saliva was auto‐digested at 37°C for 18 h before identification of peptides by mass spectrometry. Protease prediction was carried out using Proteasix in silico with the identified peptides. A comparison of day 0 to days 21 and 35 showed changes in predicted protease activity. Correlation network analysis revealed that at day 21 the proteases became less connected and showed a potential for a dysregulated system; by day 35 the connectivity was returning towards similar conditions at day 0. This study demonstrates that changes in predicted proteases are apparent even in saliva collected from donors experiencing inflammation around three teeth.
Nonelective hospital admissions, discharge disposition, and health services utilization in epilepsy patients: A population‐based study
Authors: Kwon Churl‐Su , Wong Bonnie , Agarwal Parul , Lin Jung‐Yi , Mazumdar Madhu , Dhamoon Mandip , Jetté Nathalie 
Published: August 2020

AbstractObjectiveIdentifying adverse outcomes and examining trends and causes of nonelective admissions among persons with epilepsy would be beneficial to optimize patient care and reduce health services utilization. We examined the association of epilepsy with discharge status, in‐hospital mortality, length‐of‐stay, and charges. We also examined 10‐year trends and causes of hospital admissions among those with and without epilepsy.MethodsNonelective hospital admission in persons with epilepsy was identified in the 2005‐2014 National Inpatient Sample (NIS) using a validated International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD‐9‐CM) case definition. The NIS is the largest US all‐payer database including patient and hospital‐level variables, and represents hospitalizations in the general population. Descriptive statistics on trends and causes of admissions and multivariable regression analysis summarizing the association of epilepsy with the outcomes of interest are presented.ResultsOf 4 718 178 nonelective admissions in 2014, 3.80% (n = 179 461) were in persons with epilepsy. Admissions in persons with epilepsy increased from 14 636 to 179 461 (P < .0001) between 2005 and 2014. As compared to persons without epilepsy, hospital admissions in persons with epilepsy had higher odds of transfer to other facilities (odds ratio [OR] = 1.77, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.72‐1.81, P < .0001), being discharged against medical advice (OR = 1.48, 95% CI: 1.38‐1.59, P < .0001), and incurring 4% greater total charges (P < .0001). Epilepsy, convulsions, pneumonia, mood disorders, cerebrovascular disease, and septicemia were the top causes for admissions in those with epilepsy.SignificanceFuture research should focus on designing targeted health care interventions that decrease the number of hospital admissions, reduce health services utilization, and increase the odds of discharge home in people with epilepsy.
Sex differences in the blood pressure level associated with increased risks of cardiovascular events: a Korean nationwide population‐based cohort study
Authors: Kee Youn Kyung , Kim Min‐ho , Oh Jongmin , Oh Hyung Jung , Ryu Dong‐Ryeol 
Published: August 2020

AbstractHypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular events and death. Despite differences in clinical implications of hypertension between men and women, guidelines establishing optimal blood pressure (BP) targets are still debated. The aim of this study was to investigate sex differences in the BP level associated with increased risks of major adverse cardiac and cerebral events (MACCEs) among antihypertensive‐treated patients. Using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service‐National Sample Cohort, we enrolled antihypertensive‐treated patients and divided them into four categories: Group 1: SBP < 120 and DBP < 80 mm Hg; Group 2: 120 ≤ SBP < 130 and DBP < 80 mm Hg; Group 3: 130 ≤ SBP < 140 or 80 ≤ DBP < 90 mm Hg; and Group 4: SBP ≥ 140 or DBP ≥ 90 mm Hg. We performed time‐dependent cox regression analysis to investigate sex differences in the BP levels that increased the risk of MACCEs. Most of the 98 267 patients fell into Group 3 (53.2% men and 52.8% women) and Group 4 (30.5% men and 28.1% women). During 8.34 ± 2.07 years, there were 8,813 MACCEs and 791 deaths. The incidences of MACCEs and death tended to increase as the BP increased in both sexes. Compared to Group 1, the risk of MACCEs significantly increased only in Group 4 for men, while it significantly increased in Groups 3 and 4 for women. This study shows that there are sex differences in the BP level at which the risk of MACCEs increases. Our finding suggests that sex should be significantly considered when determining the optimal BP target in patients undergoing hypertension treatment.
Serum vaspin levels are positively associated with diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Yang Hong‐Wei , Huang Yong‐gang , Gai Chun‐liu , Chai Guang‐rui , Lee Shufang 
Published: August 2020

AbstractAims/IntroductionVaspin is linked to obesity and its metabolic abnormalities. However, the role of vaspin serum levels in diabetic retinopathy (DR) is unknown. In the present study, we investigated the association between serum levels of vaspin and both DR and vision‐threatening DR.Materials and MethodsThis was a cross‐sectional single‐center observational study from December 2018 to September 2019. We evaluated circulating serum levels of vaspin in 372 participants with type 2 diabetes. DR was screened through detailed ocular examination. DR patients were also divided two groups: vision‐threatening DR and non‐vision‐threatening DR. The relationship between vaspin and DR was investigated by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses, and the results are shown as odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals.ResultsThe vaspin serum levels of 372 patients were obtained, with a median value of 1.50 ng/mL (interquartile range 0.94–2.18 ng/mL). The median age of those patients was 53 years (interquartile range 44–62 years), and 44.4% were women. Patients with DR and VDTR had significantly increased vaspin serum levels (P < 0.001 andP < 0.001). A multivariable regression model found that patients with high levels of vaspin were approximately 1.85‐fold (odds ratio for per unit increase 1.85, 95% confidence interval 1.43–2.55; P < 0.001) more likely to experience DR, and 3.76‐fold (odds ratio for per unit increase 3.76, 95% confidence interval 2.05–6.55; P < 0.001) more likely to experience VTDR. The predictive value of vaspin was stronger in women than in men.ConclusionHigher vaspin serum levels were associated with an increased risk of DR and VDTR in patients with type 2 diabetes, which showed that vaspin is an important indicator factor for DR.
Viable but non culturable state and expression of pathogenic genes of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in salted silver carp
Authors: Khezri Mohammad , Rezaei Masoud , Mohabbati Mobarez Ashraf , Zolfaghari Mehdi 
Published: August 2020

AbstractMany bacteria including Escherichia coli can enter into the viable but non‐culturable (VBNC) state under unfavorable condition. This study investigated the fate of E. coli O157:H7 under high salinity stress in salted silver carp. E. coli O157:H7 was inoculated in distilled water and fish meat under 0, 10, and 30% NaCl at room temperature. The culturability of bacteria was investigated using culture‐based colony counting method. Viability and expression of pathogenic genes of E. coli O157:H7 were evaluated using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT‐PCR) of 16S rRNA, stx1, stx2, eae, and hly genes. The bacteria kept their culturability in both water microcosms and fish meat without salinity stress, however, bacterial culturabillity was lost under salinity of 10 and 30% in water microcosms on day 4 and in fish meat under salinity of 10% and 30%, respectively, on day 9 and 5. RT‐PCR showed positive expression of 16S rRNA in both culturable and non‐culturable bacteria indicating the entering of E. coli O157:H7 into the VBNC state under salinity stress. Moreover, VBNC E. coli O157:H7 kept the expression of its pathogenesis genes. So, E. coli O157: H7 in salted silver carp should be considered as a threat to public health and food safety.
Corporate financial distress: The case of publicly listed firms in an emerging market economy
Authors: Lizares Regina M. , Bautista Carlos C. 
Published: August 2020

AbstractOccurrences of financial distress (FD) are not readily obvious yet can span several periods. This paper examines episodes of FD using industry‐relative (IR) firm‐/ accounting‐, market‐ and macro‐level information. Mixed logit regressions reveal that firm‐ and market‐based measures, as well as macro‐level variables explain the likelihood of FD in 263 publicly listed non‐banking firms in the Philippines during the period 1995 to 2018. Rates of identification of firms in financial distressed states of close to 69 percent are obtained at a cutoff probability of 0.30 in the model with time‐varying intercept and slope. This study shows the importance of recognizing heterogeneous firm behavior. The ability to more accurately predict the probability of FD and to determine the financial health of firms can help financial institutions in allocating funds and policy makers in predicting crises episodes.
The association between burning mouth syndrome and urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome: A case‐control study
Authors: Crocetto Felice , Coppola Noemi , Barone Biagio , Leuci Stefania , Imbimbo Ciro , Mignogna Michele Davide 
Published: August 2020

AbstractBackgroundThe overlap between some painful conditions is widespread. The aim of this study was to evaluate the overlap between burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and urological chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS) in an outpatient clinic of a university hospital.MethodsA controlled clinical study was performed. BMS patients and healthy controls were enrolled in the study. Patients were screened through laboratory test and a complete urological examination. Two validated questionnaires were submitted to all the patients: National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH‐CPSI) and International Prostatic Symptom Score (IPSS).ResultsA total of 50 BMS patients and 50 healthy controls were enrolled in the study. Statistically significant differences between the two groups regarding the items of the IPSS questionnaire of Incomplete Emptying (U = 750, P < .001), Intermittency (U = 768.5, P < .001), QoL (U = 848, P < .002), and Total Symptom score (U = 1040, P = .05) were found. Moreover, the responses of NIH‐CPSI showed statistically significant differences regarding Pain subscale (U = 714, P < .001), QoL Impact subscale (U = 1016.500, P = .05), and NIH‐CPSI total score (U = 953.500, P = .002).ConclusionTo the best our knowledge, the reported data demonstrate for the first time an association between BMS and UCPPS. Further studies with a larger sample are needed to confirm the co‐occurrence of urological symptoms in patients with burning mouth syndrome.