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Sustainable procurement initiatives and their risk-related costs: a framework and a case study application
Authors: Hald Kim Sundtoft , Wiik Sofia , Larssen Anton 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to contribute to a better understanding of the economic consequences of aiming for sustainable procurement. The authors develop and apply a framework designed to identify and measure the risk-related cost trade-offs inherent in initiatives designed to improve sustainability in procurement.

Design/methodology/approach
The research uses a combined conceptual and case-based research method. A model is developed from theory; subsequently, it is applied using an action research approach and its limitations in use are identified.

Findings
Specifically, the authors develop and exemplify a framework designed to measure the risk-related cost impact of initiatives to improve sustainability in procurement and develop an initial list of difficulties and constraints when in use.

Research limitations/implications
This research presents one instance of a model that is applied in one single setting. The purpose is not to generalize, but to provide a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between sustainability initiatives, risk mitigation and their economic effect. The framework and its calculation methods have to be further developed and refined using more case studies.

Practical implications
The model can provide initial inspiration and a starting point for firms with the ambition to develop business case models to assess initiatives to improve sustainability in procurement. Its main strength is to demonstrate the multiple cause–effect relationships as well as trade-offs involved in accounting for the risk related effect of a sustainable procurement initiative.

Originality/value
The presented research contributes to the existing literature by conceptually developing a framework with the potential of outlining the risk-related cost implications of investments initiatives designed to improve sustainability in procurement.
Effect of crosslinking agents on the strength characteristics of cellulosic fabrics using 23 32 mixed level factorial
Authors: Naeem Farhana , Asim Fareha , Tufail Muhammad 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
Low pilling and wrinkle-free appearance of cellulosic fabrics are always demanded. Resin finishes are applied to improve these properties, but there is an adverse effect of the resin finish as it tends to reduce the strength of the fabrics. Therefore, the effect of the two most important finishes; anti-pilling and resin finish, on the strength characteristics of 100% viscose and 50:50 Viscose/cotton plain and satin fabrics were investigated in this paper. The purpose of this study is to identify significant factors affecting the strength of fabrics finished with crosslinking agents [non-ionic acrylate copolymer and (dimethyloldihydroxyethyleneurea)].

Design/methodology/approach
A statistical model of 23 32 mixed level factorial design was used for the study. Appratan N9211 (A) and Arkofix NF (B) were tested at three concentrations, whereas three factors fabric; weave (C), blend ratio (D) and curing method (E) were tested at two levels. The performance of the finish was evaluated by two response variables, which were tensile and tear strength.

Findings
The various conditions of high strength values of the fabrics were presented in this paper. It was found that the tear strength of the fabrics increased after finishing except for 50:50 viscose/cotton plain fabric, whereas the tensile strength of plain fabrics is better at shock cure and for a satin normal cure is better. The model adequacy plots exhibit that the assumptions of normality and independence are not desecrated. Moreover, the values of “predicted R2” are in reasonable agreement with the “adjusted R2,” which confirms that models have been accounted for most of the inconsistency.

Originality/value
This paper is a part of my PhD dissertation. Unlike the previous studies, this paper investigated the effect of two crosslinking agents, Appretan N9211 as anti-pilling and Arkofix NF as wrinkle resistant agents on 100% viscose and 50:50 viscose/cotton plain and satin. Three different concentrations of both the crosslinking agents were used. Also, fixation of the finishes was carried out at a normal cure and shock cure.
Polyaniline dispersed by Kevlar fiber for uptake of organic dye
Authors: Liu Yi , Wu Fanhua , Tian Xinwei , Hu Xiaoyang , Liu Yongfeng , Zhao Xiandong , Qu Rongjun , Ji Chunnuan , Niu Yuzhong 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to focus on the preparation of Kevlar fiber (KF) and alkaline hydrolyzed KF (KF-H) to improve the dispersed condition of polyaniline (PAn), as the aggregation of PAn would lead to some adsorption sites buried. And then the materials were used to enrich anionic dye Congo red (CR) from aqueous solution.

Design/methodology/approach
The materials (KF@PAn and KF-H@PAn) were designed by means of “diffusion-interfacial-polymerization” under mild condition as high affinity due to the structural properties of PAn, KF and KF-H. The dispersed degree of PAn on the surface of KF and KF-H was validated according to adsorption efficiency for CR.

Findings
The content of PAn introduced was not beyond 20 wt.%, while adsorption capacity for CR was significantly enhanced by 4–8 times (on the basis of kinetic data) according to the calculation only by the content of PAn due to KF and alkaline hydrolyzed KF exhibited almost no adsorption for CR, indicating dispersed situation of PAn coating was greatly enhanced and more active sites exposed, which was favorable for the adsorption process. Presence of NaCl would exhibit a more or less positive effect on CR uptake, suggesting the materials could be used for high salt environment.

Research limitations/implications
The investigated means of dispersed degree of PAn on the surface of KF and KF-H are the further and future investigation.

Practical implications
This study will provide a method to improve the dispersed situation of PAn and a theoretical support to treat anionic dyes from aqueous solution especially for salt environment.

Originality/value
The results showed that the dispersed condition of PAn on the surface of KF and KF-H was greatly improved. According to the adsorption capacities for CR, it can be concluded that part of adsorption sites were buried due to the aggregation of PAn, and introduction of KF and KF-H, buried adsorption sites decreased greatly. This study will provide a method to decrease buried adsorption sites of PAn and a contribution for their convenient application in wastewater treatment especially for high salt environment.
An audit of the well-being of staff working in intellectual disability settings in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: McMahon Martin , Hatton Chris , Stansfield Julie , Cockayne Gaynor 
Published: November 2020

PurposeThe severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has infected millions of people worldwide. Individuals with intellectual disability are at a disproportionate risk of mortality, given the health inequalities they experience. This puts a significant burden of responsibility on staff who support these individuals. Consequently, this study aims to establish a baseline of the well-being of staff working in intellectual disability services in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey was carried out using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, a brief measure of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) and a brief measure of anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder-7).FindingsIn total, 285 staff in the Republic of Ireland completed the survey. These staff reported moderate levels of personal and work-related burnout and mild levels of anxiety and depression. Higher mean scores were recorded across scales from staff who worked in independent living settings and from staff who supported individuals with challenging behaviour.Originality/valueThis study, an audit, provides initial data on the well-being of staff working with individuals with intellectual disability in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights that employers need to consider staff well-being, given the levels of personal and work-related burnout, and anxiety and depression that were found. This is particularly true for staff who work in independent living settings and with adults with challenging behaviour. Future research should focus on proactive strategies for improving staff well-being in the short term, given the current resurgence of COVID-19 in Ireland.
Commentary on “Narrative therapy groups for people with intellectual disability: a critical review of the literature”
Authors: Haydon-Laurelut Mark Andrew 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
This paper is a commentary inspired by Laura McKenzie-Smith’s review paper.

Design/methodology/approach
This commentary provides a personal perspective on the intersections of narrative practice and the support of people with a learning disability.

Findings
This commentary highlights some further possibilities of narrative ideas beyond therapy. This paper explores examples of record keeping and research as sites for story construction about lives and identities.

Research limitations/implications
This is a personal perspective of a systemic psychotherapist and academic working with people with a learning disability.

Practical implications
This paper argues that the stories we tell ourselves and others about our work and the people we support are powerful in ways of which we may not always be aware.

Social implications
In common with person-centred planning, narrative ideas highlight the power of the stories circulating about a person and their network and the implications they may have for their lives and identities.

Originality/value
This commentary explores narrative practices beyond the context of therapy, highlighting organisational, administrative and research practices as story-constructing activities that co-create identities of persons with a learning disability, their networks of support and health and social care professionals.
Wide diversity of parasites in Bombus terrestris (Linnaeus, 1758) revealed by a high‐throughput sequencing approach
Authors: Bartolomé Carolina , Jabal‐Uriel Clara , Buendía‐Abad María , Benito María , Ornosa Concepción , De la Rúa Pilar , Martín‐Hernández Raquel , Higes Mariano , Maside Xulio 
Published: November 2020

SummaryAssessing the extent of parasite diversity requires the application of appropriate molecular tools, especially given the growing evidence of multiple parasite co‐occurrence. Here, we compared the performance of a next‐generation sequencing technology (Ion PGM ™ System) in 12 Bombus terrestris specimens that were PCR‐identified as positive for trypanosomatids (Leishmaniinae) in a previous study. These bumblebees were also screened for the occurrence of Nosematidae and Neogregarinorida parasites using both classical protocols (either specific PCR amplification or amplification with broad‐range primers plus Sanger sequencing) and Ion PGM sequencing. The latter revealed higher parasite diversity within individuals, especially among Leishmaniinae (which were present as a combination of Lotmaria passim, Crithidia mellificae and Crithidia bombi), and the occurrence of taxa never reported in these hosts: Crithidia acanthocephali and a novel neogregarinorida species. Furthermore, the complementary results produced by the different sets of primers highlighted the convenience of using multiple markers to minimize the chance of some target organisms going unnoticed. Altogether, the deep sequencing methodology offered a more comprehensive way to investigate parasite diversity than the usual identification methods and provided new insights whose importance for bumblebee health should be further analysed.
Assessment of Water Availability and Scarcity Based on Hydrologic Components in an Irrigated Agricultural Watershed Using SWAT
Authors: Ahn Sora , Sheng Zhuping 
Published: November 2020

AbstractThis study assesses the water availability and the water scarcity based on the hydrologic behavior under different weather conditions and crop coverages in an irrigated agricultural area of Rincon Valley in New Mexico using the SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) model. Two spatial crop coverages included normal (2008) and dry (2011) years with 14 different crop sets for each year. The SWAT was applied to generate the five essential indicators (surface flow, evapotranspiration, soil water, groundwater recharge, and irrigation water) to evaluate the integrated water availability based on hydrologic response units (HRUs) along with the Arrey Canal to supply irrigation water in the crop areas. The water availability index scores (0–1 range with 1 being the most available and 0 the least available) of alfalfa, corn, cotton, and pecans were 0.21, 0.56, 0.91, and 0.20, respectively, in the normal year and 0.16, 0.78, 0.88, and 0.24, respectively, in the dry year. In the dry year, water scarcity values were high in mostly alfalfa areas, whereas cotton areas have mostly no stress with good water availability. The major water users of crops, ranked in order, were alfalfa, pecans, cotton, and corn. During the dry year, water availability showed to be balanced in terms of water supply and demand by controlling crop patterns from reducing alfalfa acreage by 12% and increasing cotton acreage by 13%.
Brief Report: Predictors of Relapse for Patients With Dextromethorphan Dependence
Authors: Xu Jie , Ou Hang , Sun Pei , Qin Shiyang , Yuan Ti‐Fei 
Published: November 2020

Background and ObjectivesThe recreational use of dextromethorphan (DXM) triggers dependence. The pattern and clinical predictors of relapse are unclear.MethodsHere, we retrospectively analyzed the clinical information of 28 patients with DXM dependence (20 males and 8 females).ResultsThe mean age at admission was 25.89 years (standard deviation [SD] = 7.84), and the average duration of DXM abuse was 24.96 months (SD = 17.40). The relapse rates at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year were 7.14%, 25%, 71.43%, and 89.29%, respectively. Depression and anxiety status at baseline were positive predictors of relapse (r = −.539, P = .006, R2 = 0.290; r = −.449, P = .024, R2 = 0.202, respectively).Discussion and ConclusionsOur results suggest that patients with DXM dependence are at high risk of relapse and that measuring affective disturbance is important for predicting the outcomes of their treatment.Scientific SignificanceThis study first identified a high relapse rate among patients with DXM dependence and found that the baseline depression and anxiety status was correlated with the time length of relapse. These findings not only warn us of the vulnerability of DXM‐dependent relapse but also reveal the importance of measuring affective disturbance in relapse prevention. (Am J Addict 2020;00:00–00)
Nalangkulurru, the Spirit Beings, and the Black‐Nosed Python: Ontological Self‐Determination and Yanyuwa Law in Northern Australia's Gulf Country
Authors: Kearney Amanda , Bradley John , Brady Liam M. 
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACTWe write from an ontological premise that there are other ways to know and understand the “archaeological record” and “rock art” that are devoid of Western ontology, and there have been for many millennia. In this article, we consider one specific Indigenous place and its associated visual elements, what might be commonly referred to as “rock art.” This place, Nalangkalurru, is replete with meaning, grounded in a well‐founded and understood logic and reason. Nalangkalurru belongs to the Yanyuwa people of the southwest Gulf of Carpentaria region, northern Australia. By adopting methodological openness, we take a journey of steadied nondistraction oriented towards the Yanyuwa ontology that is in place. When viewing the visual elements of Nalangkalurru, which include Ancestral Beings that are visually present on the cave's large rock surface, Yanyuwa have resolutely declared that this “is not a painting.” We explore what this comment means and expand the discussion to consider the nature of rock art research, when “rock art” is not “rock art.” These insights inspire a reflective discussion on the ways Yanyuwa, and Indigenous ontologies more broadly, unsettle and aid the ontological turn. [ontology, rock art, colonialism, Indigenous, Australia]
Usability, acceptability, and feasibility of the World Health Organization Labour Care Guide: A mixed‐methods, multicountry evaluation
Authors: Vogel Joshua P. , Comrie‐Thomson Liz , Pingray Veronica , Gadama Luis , Galadanci Hadiza , Goudar Shivaprasad , Laisser Rose , Lavender Tina , Lissauer David , Misra Sujata , Pujar Yeshita , Qureshi Zahida P. , Amole Taiwo , Berrueta Mabel , Dankishiya Faisal , Gwako George , Homer Caroline S. E. , Jobanputra Jonathan , Meja Sam , Nigri Carolina , Mohaptra Vandana , Osoti Alfred , Roberti Javier , Solomon Dennis , Suleiman Maryam , Robbers Gianna , Sutherland Shireen , Vernekar Sunil , Althabe Fernando , Bonet Mercedes , Oladapo Olufemi T. 
Published: November 2020

AbstractIntroductionThe World Health Organization’s (WHO) Labour Care Guide (LCG) is a “next‐generation” partograph based on WHO’s latest intrapartum care recommendations. It aims to optimize clinical care provided to women and their experience of care. We evaluated the LCG’s usability, feasibility, and acceptability among maternity care practitioners in clinical settings.MethodsMixed‐methods evaluation with doctors, midwives, and nurses in 12 health facilities across Argentina, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, and Tanzania. Purposively sampled and trained practitioners applied the LCG in low‐risk women during labor and rated experiences, satisfaction, and usability. Practitioners were invited to focus group discussions (FGDs) to share experiences and perceptions of the LCG, which were subjected to framework analysis.ResultsOne hundred and thirty‐six practitioners applied the LCG in managing labor and birth of 1,226 low‐risk women. The majority of women had a spontaneous vaginal birth (91.6%); two cases of intrapartum stillbirths (1.63 per 1000 births) occurred. Practitioner satisfaction with the LCG was high, and median usability score was 67.5%. Practitioners described the LCG as supporting precise and meticulous monitoring during labor, encouraging critical thinking in labor management, and improving the provision of woman‐centered care.ConclusionsThe LCG is feasible and acceptable to use across different clinical settings and can promote woman‐centered care, though some design improvements would benefit usability. Implementing the LCG needs to be accompanied by training and supportive supervision, and strategies to promote an enabling environment (including updated policies on supportive care interventions, and ensuring essential equipment is available).
Tradition, power, and resource wastage: A neo‐patrimonial and Weberian perspective of corruption and accountability in Zambia
Authors: Phiri Joseph 
Published: November 2020

AbstractWhile corruption and lack of accountability are admittedly global problems, there is a way in which African countries occupy a prominent space within this discourse. This position is reinforced by the persistent increase in the levels of corruption in a number of African countries over the recent past. One factor that is understudied in the accounting literature and yet could help to explain the escalation in corruption levels particularly within Sub‐Saharan African countries is the existence of patrimonial traditions and societies. The study draws on Weber's social theory as an analytical lens for understanding traditional power structures and accounting practices existing within the Zambian society. Data collection was based on both secondary data in form of archival evidence and semi‐structured interviews with respondents drawn from different institutions of accountability. Thematic and template analyses were performed through the identification of “themes” within transcripts and archival reports which were deemed to address the study's research questions. Findings highlight the prominence of traditional power structures and practices within government institutions. Selective accounting practices of a patrimonial nature are embraced that ultimately lead to the diversion of public resources into private hands. Complex mechanisms for diverting public resources are seen to be at play and these make it difficult for institutions of accountability to untangle corrupt activities. The study contributes to Weber's social theory by demonstrating the interlinked and symbiotic nature of the different dimensions of neo‐patrimonialism embedded within traditional power structures.
Management guideline for Werner syndrome 2020. 6. Skin ulcers associated with Werner syndrome: Prevention and non‐surgical and surgical treatment
Authors: Kubota Yoshitaka , Takemoto Minoru , Taniguchi Toshibumi , Motegi Sei‐ichiro , Taniguchi Akira , Nakagami Hironori , Maezawa Yoshiro , Koshizaka Masaya , Kato Hisaya , Mori Seijiro , Tsukamoto Kazuhisa , Kuzuya Masafumi , Yokote Koutaro 
Published: November 2020

AimTo provide guidelines on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin ulcers in Werner syndrome.MethodsThis article was based on literature from 1996, when WRN was identified as a gene responsible for Werner syndrome, and we evaluated several authentic clinical cases of genetically diagnosed patients. There were 63 patients with Werner syndrome in the Japanese reports retrieved from Medical Online between January 1996 and December 2017. There were 56 patients with Werner syndrome in English reports written by Japanese authors and retrieved from PubMed during the same period.ResultsRecords on skin ulcers were found in 27 (43%) out of 63 patients and 22 (40%) out of 56 patients from the Japanese and English reports, respectively. The reported ulcers were often located at the distal one‐third of the lower legs. There were 8 patients with callosities in the foot in the Japanese reports and 9 patients in the English reports. A skin ulcer in Werner syndrome is generally intractable. Weight‐bearing ulcers or callosity should be critically assessed in surgical procedures because they have effects on patient pain and gait. By adopting a recently advanced technique to facilitate wound healing, the cases of ulcers that were difficult to treat and those requiring major operations can be closed with minimally invasive surgery.ConclusionsSkin ulcers in Werner syndrome are refractory, and they lead to reduced quality of life of patients. A callosity in Werner syndrome is an important therapeutic target for the prevention of ulcers. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21: 153–159.