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Happiness among higher education academicians: a demographic analysis
Authors: Arora Ritu Gandhi 
Published: March 2020

Purpose
To deal with highly energetic younger generation patiently, need academicians who can spread happiness while teaching/mentoring are needed. This is possible when an academician himself is a happy person. This paper aims to explore the factors that generate happiness among academicians, studies the impact of demographic variables on academicians’ happiness and examines the relationship between academicians’ happiness and their performance.

Design/methodology/approach
Convenience purposive sampling method was used to obtain data through self-administered survey questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale, delineating the research purpose and assurance of confidentiality. For data analysis, statistical techniques like mean, percentage method, Levene’s test, t-test and analysis of variance were used. To study the relationship between performance and happiness, the attitude, motivation and outcome theory was applied and happiness index was developed.

Findings
After analyzing the various factors impacting academicians’ happiness, this study found that except for work–life balance, research activities and working environment, all other factors are available to academicians according to their ranked importance assigned to them. This study also obtained a happiness index using matrix and has developed an equation which can be applied to find out the relationship between happiness and performance in future.

Research limitations/implications
This study has certain limitations, first, this study has been conducted on academicians working in higher education institutes situated in Delhi/NCR and thus entails a specific socio-cultural environment that may limit the potential level of generalization.

Practical implications
The results of this research might help institutes/higher education bodies to make rules and policies which may further augment academicians’ happiness to accomplish their desired goals.

Social implications
An academician who is happy, satisfied and motivated can easily deal with today's enthusiastic younger generation and can spread happiness amongst them. so it is very much necessary for an academician to be happy and energetic all the time.

Originality/value
This study found the factors impacting higher education academicians’ happiness and its impact on their teaching performance.
Sustainable construction practices in the execution of infrastructure projects
Authors: Willar Debby , Waney Estrellita Varina Yanti , Pangemanan Daisy Debora Grace , Mait Rudolf Estephanus Golioth 
Published: March 2020

PurposeIn responding to global issues of creating sustainable development, the Indonesian government has enacted regulations (i.e. Ministry of Public Works and Housing No. 05/PRT/M/2015) on the implementation of sustainable construction in infrastructure project execution. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the means of implementing sustainable principles in the execution of infrastructure projects in Indonesia by the main construction service providers and their partners. A lesson-learned is presented as a source of knowledge to underpin the extensive implementation of sustainable principles in the construction of infrastructure projects leading to an integrated approach in creating a sustainable infrastructure that fulfills the requirements of sustainable development.Design/methodology/approachThe method used is questionnaire surveys with Indonesian construction practitioners who are working on building construction, road and bridge construction, water facilities construction and house and settlement construction.FindingsFrom the results, the practices of sustainability principles by construction service providers in infrastructure project execution are imperative from the project procurement phase. The evaluation continues to the phase of construction project execution, which reveals the inconsiderable performance of sustainability indicators due to current constraints on the implementation of sustainability principles.Originality/valueThis research looks into the existing gaps between sustainable construction principles and their practical implementation in Indonesian infrastructure projects. This will foster a holistic approach in the practice of undertaking sustainable procurement processes, thus reinforcing project management techniques in the phase of sustainable construction project execution. This also strengthens the interrelated roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders by taking into account principles of safety, balance and the harmony of infrastructure and the environment.
Work-based learning: an approach towards entrepreneurial advancement
Authors: Ahmad Abdul Murad , Hussain Kashif , Ekiz Erdogan , Tang Thienming 
Published: March 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to promote the adoption of a work-based learning (WBL) approach by highlighting the benefits to students, organizations and the economy.Design/methodology/approachThis paper provides a review and synthesis of current literature, including two separate case studies, which serve to demonstrate the practical applications of entrepreneurial education in different countries and how this application works to strengthen economies and improve communities.FindingsLearning entrepreneurship in a real-world environment can bridge the gap between traditional, classroom instruction and idea-driven product and service development. It is a business-effective approach that achieves measurable results. Traditional education, typified by mastery of facts and evaluation by testing, can morph into creative, research-inspired solutions that fulfill public and private organizational needs. Success is irrefutable, measured by tangible results. In WBL, students can use industry-standard technologies and collaborate with mentors, clients and customers. They can work as individuals and in teams, with their entrepreneurial education beginning as early as elementary school. In the process, students learn to be motivated by their own achievements, rather than grades. They learn to engage in creative problem-solving, based upon current data, and measure their ability to deal with challenge and failure through an iterative process of problem-solving.Originality/valueThe completion of this research study serves to highlight the potential benefits that Malaysia could attain through the adoption of WBL within the country’s school systems.
Do you remember me? Women sexual objectification in advertising among young consumers
Authors: Vargas-Bianchi Lizardo , Mensa Marta 
Published: March 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the effect on brand name recall in advertisements with varying levels of female sexual objectification content among young millennials and the effect of distraction on this recall effort. The question arises whether this group evokes those brands that appear in advertisements using different levels of objectification content.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a correlational design that includes two studies with different groups of subjects: an assessment of perceived female sexual objectification levels in a set of ads and a quasi-experimental study that used the assessed perceived levels of female objectification and brand name short-term recall scores of those ads, with and without the intervention of an attention distractor.FindingsResults suggest that female sexual objectification content exerts a limited influence on brand name recall between participants. In addition, it is not men who remember brand names from ads using sexual objectified images, but young women.Research limitations/implicationsThe study had an exploratory scope and used a small non-probabilistic sample. Subjects belong to a cultural context of Western world developing economy, and thus perceived female objectification may vary between different cultural settings. Results refer to graphic advertisements, though this cohort is exposed to other audiovisual content platforms.Originality/valueSeveral studies have addressed female objectification in advertising and media, but few focused on young Latin American audiences and its impact on the recollection of advertised brands. Brand name retention and awareness is still a relevant variable that the advertising industry takes in account as one of several predictors toward buying decisions. Even less research has been made on Latin American social and cultural contexts.
Prospective interspecies interaction between Siberian and Ezo salamander larvae
Authors: Atsumi Keisuke , Kishida Osamu 
Published: March 2020

AbstractSpecies habitat range is partly determined by interspecies interactions between phylogenetically related species. Siberian salamanders are widely distributed across the Eurasian continent and occupy various habitats, but in Hokkaido island, Japan, it is restricted to only two regions. For the restricted habitat range of Siberian salamanders in Hokkaido, we hypothesized that Ezo salamander, whose larvae heavily consume amphibian larvae, excludes Siberian salamander from their range by the predation during the larval period. Here, we investigated the potential interaction between Siberian and Ezo salamander larvae in an aquarium experiment. As expected, in the cases where they cohabit, all Siberian salamander larvae were immediately killed by Ezo salamander larvae through predation. Although the predation enhanced individual growth of Ezo salamander larvae, it may not merely increase the fitness of Ezo salamander larvae. Interestingly, in the presence of Siberian salamanders, cannibalism occurred more frequently in Ezo salamanders, even though it only occurred in limited replications, probably as a result of improving growth and increasing size variation among Ezo salamander larvae.
Populists, Producers and the Politics of Rentiership
Authors: Jäger Anton 
Published: March 2020

AbstractPopulism studies finds itself in a crisis of originality. While some scholars have signalled over‐usage, others have argued that by contextualising populism, we are able to specify our own ‘populist moment’ and remedy the term’s slipperiness. This article opts for the latter tactic through a comparison of two aspects of contemporary populism with late nineteenth century precedents. In the late nineteenth century, the American People’s Party pioneered a mode of mass politics anchored in agrarian and industrial labour which launched the term ‘populism’ in Western discourse. Contemporary populists show rhetorical and political overlap with this template, but also come up against two new constraints: (1) a stagnant capitalism increasingly centred on ‘rentiership’; and (2) a disorganised civil society. These factors render today’s populism resistant to analogy but also conceptually more specific, sharpening the contours of our populist moment.
Out‐of‐pocket costs and HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis persistence in a US multicity demonstration project
Authors: Furukawa Nathan W. , Schneider John A. , Coleman Megan E. , Wiener Jeffrey B. , Shrestha Ram K. , Smith Dawn K. 
Published: March 2020

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate whether out‐of‐pocket (OOP) costs reduced HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) persistence.Data SourceParticipants from five urban community health centers (CHCs) in four US cities enrolled in a PrEP demonstration project from September 2014 to August 2017.Study DesignPatients initiating PrEP were followed quarterly until they withdrew from PrEP care or the study ended. Self‐reported OOP medication and clinic visit costs were assessed by semiannual questionnaires. Persistence was defined as the time from study enrollment to the last visit after which two subsequent 3‐month visits were missed. Multivariable Cox proportional hazard regression was used to assess the effect of demographics, insurance, and OOP costs on PrEP persistence.Principal FindingsAmong 918 participants with OOP cost data, the average quarterly OOP cost was $34 (median: $5, IQR: $0‐$25). Participants who were men, White, employed, completed college, and had commercial insurance had higher OOP costs. Higher OOP costs were not associated with lower PrEP persistence by Cox proportional hazards regression (adjusted hazard ratio = 1.00 per $50 increase, 95% CI = 0.97, 1.02).ConclusionAmong patients receiving care from these urban CHCs, OOP costs were low and did not undermine PrEP persistence.
Design of Digital Agricultural Extension Tools: Perspectives from Extension Agents in Nigeria
Authors: Oyinbo Oyakhilomen , Chamberlin Jordan , Maertens Miet 
Published: March 2020

AbstractGiven the marked heterogeneous conditions in smallholder agriculture in Sub‐Saharan Africa, there is a growing policy interest in site‐specific extension advice and the use of digital extension tools to provide site‐specific information. Empirical ex‐ante studies on the design of digital extension tools and their use are rare. Using data from a choice experiment in Nigeria, we elicit and analyze the preferences of extension agents for major design features of ICT‐enabled decision support tools (DSTs) aimed at site‐specific nutrient management extension advice. We estimate different models, including mixed logit, latent class and attribute non‐attendance models. We find that extension agents are generally willing to use such DSTs and prefer a DST with a more user‐friendly interface that requires less time to generate results. We also find that preferences are heterogeneous: some extension agents care more about the effectiveness‐related features of DSTs, such as information accuracy and level of detail, while others prioritise practical features, such as tool platform, language and interface ease‐of‐use. Recognising and accommodating such preference differences may facilitate the adoption of DSTs by extension agents and thus enhance the scope for such tools to impact the agricultural production decisions of farmers.
NICE Comes of Age
Authors: Rawlins Michael D. , Dillon Andrew 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
In April 1999, the British government established a new institute, NICE, to assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of medicines and devices for use by the National Health Service in England. To mark its 21st birthday, NICE's former chair, Michael D. Rawlins, and former chief executive, Andrew Dillon, reflect on the organisation's contributions – plus a few controversies along the way
The JAK1/2 inhibitor ruxolitinib delays premature aging phenotypes
Authors: Griveau Audrey , Wiel Clotilde , Ziegler Dorian V. , Bergo Martin O. , Bernard David 
Published: March 2020

AbstractHutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is caused by an LMNA mutation that results in the production of the abnormal progerin protein. Children with HGPS display phenotypes of premature aging and have an average lifespan of 13 years. We found earlier that the targeting of the transmembrane protein PLA2R1 overcomes senescence and improves phenotypes in a mouse model of progeria. PLA2R1 is regulating the JAK/STAT signaling, but we do not yet know whether targeting this pathway directly would influence cellular and in vivo progeria phenotypes. Here, we show that JAK1/2 inhibition with ruxolitinib rescues progerin‐induced cell cycle arrest, cellular senescence, and misshapen nuclei in human normal fibroblasts expressing progerin. Moreover, ruxolitinib administration reduces several premature aging phenotypes: bone fractures, bone mineral content, grip strength, and a trend to increase survival in a mouse model of progeria. Thus, we propose that ruxolitinib, an FDA‐approved drug, should be further evaluated as a drug candidate in HGPS therapy.
Behaviour change techniques associated with smoking cessation in intervention and comparator groups of randomized controlled trials: a systematic review and meta‐regression
Authors: Black Nicola , Johnston Marie , Michie Susan , Hartmann‐Boyce Jamie , West Robert , Viechtbauer Wolfgang , Eisma Maarten C. , Scott Claire , de Bruin Marijn 
Published: March 2020

AbstractAimsTo estimate the strengths of associations between use of behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and clusters of BCTs in behavioural smoking cessation interventions and comparators with smoking cessation rates.MethodSystematic review and meta‐regression of biochemically verified smoking cessation rates on BCTs in interventions and comparators in randomized controlled trials, adjusting for a priori‐defined potential confounding variables, together with moderation analyses. Studies were drawn from the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group Specialised Register. Data were extracted from published and unpublished (i.e. obtained from study authors) study materials by two independent coders. Adequately described intervention (k = 143) and comparator (k = 92) groups were included in the analyses (n = 43 992 participants). Using bivariate mixed‐effects meta‐regressions, while controlling for key a priori confounders, we regressed smoking cessation on (a) three BCT groupings consistent with dual‐process theory (i.e. associative, reflective motivational and self‐regulatory), (b) 17 expert‐derived BCT groupings (i.e. BCT taxonomy version 1 clusters) and (c) individual BCTs from the BCT taxonomy version 1.ResultsAmong person‐delivered interventions, higher smoking cessation rates were predicted by BCTs targeting associative and self‐regulatory processes (B = 0.034, 0.041, P < 0.05), and by three individual BCTs (prompting commitment, social reward, identity associated with changed behaviour). Among written interventions, BCTs targeting taxonomy cluster 10a (rewards) predicted higher smoking cessation (B = 0.394, P < 0.05). Moderation effects were observed for nicotine dependence, mental health status and mode of delivery.ConclusionsAmong person‐delivered behavioural smoking cessation interventions, specific behaviour change techniques and clusters of techniques are associated with higher success rates.
Tramadol use and public health consequences in Iran: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Rostam‐Abadi Yasna , Gholami Jaleh , Amin‐Esmaeili Masoumeh , Safarcherati Anousheh , Mojtabai Ramin , Ghadirzadeh Mohammad Reza , Rahimi Hosein , Rahimi‐Movaghar Afarin 
Published: March 2020

AbstractBackground and AimsMisuse of tramadol, an opioid prescription analgesic, is known as a public health challenge globally. We aimed to systematically review studies on the prevalence of non‐prescribed use, regular tramadol use and dependence, tramadol‐induced poisoning and mortality in Iran.MethodsConsistent with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, international (Medline, Scopus, Web of Science) and Persian (SID) databases were systematically searched up to June 2019. Other relevant data were collected through personal contacts and review of reference lists. Pooled estimates of prevalence of tramadol use in subgroups of males and females, percentage of tramadol poisoning among admitted poisoning cases, tramadol‐associated seizures and mortality among tramadol poisonings and percentage of tramadol as a cause of death among fatal drug‐poisoning records were estimated through a random‐effects model.ResultsA total of 84 records were included. Pooled estimates of last 12‐month use of tramadol in the Iranian general population were 4.9% [95% confidence interval (CI) = 4.1–5.9] and 0.8% (95% CI = 0.2–1.8) among males and females, respectively. The estimates for last 12‐month use among Iranian male and female university students were 4.8% (95% CI = 1.9–8.9) and 0.7% (95% CI = 0.3–1.1), respectively. Six heterogeneous reports indicated the existence of regular use of tramadol and dependence in Iran. Sixty‐two studies provided data on tramadol‐induced poisoning, seizures and mortality. The pooled estimate of the percentage of tramadol poisoning among all drug‐poisoning patients was 13.1% (95% CI = 5.7–22.9). The overall estimates of seizures and mortality among tramadol‐poisoning patients were 34.6% (95% CI = 29.6–39.8) and 0.7% (95% CI = 0.0–1.9), respectively. The pooled percentage of tramadol‐related fatalities among drug‐poisoned cases was 5.7% (95% CI = 0.5–15.4).ConclusionDespite control policies, tramadol use is as prevalent as the use of illicit opioids in Iran. Numerous cases of tramadol abuse, dependence, poisonings, seizures and hundreds of tramadol‐related deaths have been reported in recent years.
SPRY4 regulates trophoblast proliferation and apoptosis via regulating IFN‐γ‐induced STAT1 expression and activation in recurrent miscarriage
Authors: Qin Shi , Zhang Yan , Zhang Jing , Tian Fuju , Sun Liqun , He Xiaoying , Ma Xiaoling , Zhang Jun , Liu Xiao‐Rui , Zeng Weihong , Lin Yi 
Published: March 2020

AbstractProblemThe dysregulation of trophoblast functions is one of the leading causes of recurrent miscarriage (RM), which frustrates 1%‐5% of couples of childbearing ages. Sprouty 4 (SPRY4) is considered as a tumour suppressor and exerts a negative role in cell viability. However, its role in regulating trophoblast behaviors at the maternal‐fetal interface remains largely unknown.Method of StudyFirst‐trimester villous samples were collected from RM patients and healthy controls (HCs) to determine the SPRY4 expression in human placenta during early pregnancy. The HTR8/SVneo cell line was introduced to clarify trophoblast cell functions via transfecting with specific short interfering RNA against SPRY4 or SPRY4‐overexpressing lentivirus in vitro. In addition, gene expression microarray analysis was performed to explore the downstream molecules and pathways.ResultsOur results revealed that SPRY4 expression was significantly increased in the first‐trimester cytotrophoblasts of RM patients compared with HCs. Furthermore, SPRY4 overexpression inhibited trophoblast proliferation and accelerated apoptosis in vitro, while SPRY4 knockdown reversed these effects. Mechanistically, IFN‐γ ‐induced STAT1 expression and activation were involved in the regulation of trophoblast proliferation and apoptosis by SPRY4, and IFN‐γ promoted SPRY4 expression and STAT1 phosphorylation through PI3K/AKT pathway. Additionally, both STAT1 and phosphorylated STAT (p‐STAT) levels were also upregulated in trophoblasts from RM patients and positively correlated with SPRY4 expression.ConclusionOur findings indicate that SPRY4 may act as a negative regulator of trophoblast functions through upregulating IFN‐γ/PI3K/AKT‐induced STAT1 activation. High levels of SPRY4 and STAT1 may contribute to RM development and progression, and blocking of either target could be a novel therapeutic strategy for RM patients.