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Reward the inductor or inductee? The effect of the inductee's altruism on a shopping guide platform
Authors: Zhang Xiaojing , Zhang Yulin 
Published: November 2021

PurposeThis study highlights the effect of an inductee's altruism on referral reward programs (RRPs) on an online shopping guide platform to determine the optimal RRP and referral reward allocation under a Cashback and Referral RRP.Design/methodology/approachThe authors consider a Stackelberg game with a platform, seller, inductor and inductee, where the inductee's altruism plays a vital role in determining the optimal RRP in equilibrium.FindingsThe authors show that the conditions under which it is optimal to reward the inductor only or reward both inductor and inductee are equal or unequal depending on the degree of the inductee's altruism. Suppose the platform is unable to dynamically decide the commission fee. In that case, the platform may not always be involved in RRPs and will gradually reduce the rewards for inductees as the altruism increases.Research limitations/implicationsThis study focuses on a free-to-consumers model where sellers pay membership fees. Thus, this study has limitations regarding other pricing schemes such as a model in which consumers pay a fee while sellers do not or a model in which both types of users pay fees.Practical implicationsThis analytical work can help platforms optimize referral reward strategies and referral reward allocation considering the influence of an inductee's altruism.Originality/valueIn a Cashback and Referral RRP on a shopping guide platform, the authors provide applicable conditions for the platform to involve in the RRPs when rewarding an equal bonus for the inductor and inductee first. Further, the authors show the optimal referral reward strategy and referral reward allocation when giving the different bonuses to the inductor and inductee.
A model of the Islamic sovereign wealth fund
Authors: Bahoo Salman , Hassan M. Kabir , Paltrinieri Andrea , Khan Ashraf 
Published: November 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a model of the Islamic sovereign wealth funds (ISWFs) based on Islamic finance principles to modify the precarious image of SWFs from Muslim countries. The Shariah laws are the cardinal direction for this study.Design/methodology/approachThe authors applied a qualitative research technique that consists of three approaches: exploratory case study approach to critically examine and rank the existing status of SWFs; descriptive analysis; and content analysis to present a model of ISWFs in comparison of conventional SWFs.FindingsThe authors propose a model of the “Islamic Sovereign Wealth Funds” based on four key pillars: the major Shariah principles; the Islamic corporate governance framework; the Islamic transparency and disclosure framework; and the Islamic corporate social responsibility framework. Furthermore, the authors argue that the potential effect of the ISWFs on Islamic finance and economy will be positive.Research limitations/implicationsThe model is an initial work and idea to convert SWFs from Muslim countries into ISWFs, which required an in-depth policy review by governments.Practical implicationsThe findings of the paper are useful for policymakers and governments of the Muslim countries to overcome the issues and criticism on SWFs by converting them in ISWFs.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the literature related to Islamic finance and sovereign wealth fund by presenting a first model of ISWFs for Muslim countries.
Using technology to automate syllabus construction for programmatic, curricular, faculty and experiential assessment activities
Authors: Wu Maryann , Brill Dabrick A. , Shirodkar Mrunmayee Prakash , Tan Jianxuan , Poptani Mukesh , Wang Ying , Haworth Ian S. 
Published: November 2021

PurposeWith a growing need to assess multiple aspects of healthcare education, the goal of this study was to develop an innovative web-based application to streamline assessment processes and meet the increasingly complex role of the educational manager.Design/methodology/approachAARDVARC (Automated Approach to Reviewing and Developing Valuable Assessment Resources for your Curriculum) was created with the core function of standardizing course syllabi through the use of a web-based portal and the ability to query fields within the portal to collect multiple points of data. AARDVARC permits quick and efficient gathering of programmatic, curricular, faculty, teaching, preceptor and financial data to facilitate meaningful change and a shared responsibility of assessment. This software has allowed automatic completion of complex analytics each semester, including coverage of program outcomes, course learning objectives, teaching and assessment methods, course readings, topics covered in the curriculum, faculty teaching hours, experiential activities, coverage of disease states and scheduling of peer observation of teaching.FindingsThree years after its initial launch, AARDVARC is now used by 520 faculty, 60 staff, 44 preceptors and over 2,000 students across multiple health profession and science programs. Data analytics through AARDVARC have allowed the School to reimagine how assessment can be conducted and have provided a pathway for making evidence-based programmatic and curricular changes.Originality/valueThis original software has provided an innovative approach to conduct assessment that combines best practices in curriculum, assessment, data analytics and educational technology while improving the overall quality, speed, and efficiency of academic and business operations.
The mediating effects of green organizational citizenship on the relationship between green transformational leadership and green creativity: evidence from hotels
Authors: Öğretmenoğlu Mert , Akova Orhan , Göktepe Sevinç 
Published: November 2021

PurposeAwareness of environmental and environmental ethical behaviours are increasing day by day in the hospitality sector. Concepts are examined more and more from the “green” point of view. This study aims to reveal the impact of green transformational leadership on green creativity and the mediating effects of green organizational citizenship behaviours in the relationship between green transformational leadership and green creativity in the context of hospitality.Design/methodology/approachThis study was designed according to the quantitative approach. Hotel employees in Istanbul, Turkey (N = 201) provided data later analysed in three stages. First, JAMOVI software outputs provided descriptive statistics. Second, confirmatory factor analyses ensured the validity of the research. Third, SmartPLS was used to test the hypotheses of the study.FindingsThe results revealed that green transformational leadership positively affects employees' green creativity and green organizational citizenship behaviours. Moreover, green organizational citizenship behaviours partially mediate the relationship between green transformational leadership and green creativity.Originality/valueTo the best of our knowledge, no research examines the mediating effect of green organizational citizenship behaviours in the relationship between green transformational leadership and green creativity. This research will contribute to the relevant literature by filling this gap. This study is original in its attempt to reveal the nature of green organizational behaviours of hospitality employees. It contributes to the literature on green transformational leadership, green creativity and green organizational citizenship behaviours.
Antithyroid drug therapy in pregnancy and risk of congenital anomalies: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Agrawal Medha , Lewis Steffan , Premawardhana Lakdasa , Dayan Colin M. , Taylor Peter N. , Okosieme Onyebuchi E. 
Published: November 2021

AbstractObjectivesThe risk of congenital anomalies following in utero exposure to thionamide antithyroid drugs (ATDs) is unresolved. Observational studies are contradictory and existing meta‐analyses predate and preclude more recent studies. We undertook an updated meta‐analysis of congenital anomaly risk in women exposed to carbimazole or methimazole (CMZ/MMI), propylthiouracil (PTU), or untreated hyperthyroidism in pregnancy.MethodsWe searched Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane database for articles published up till August 2021. We pooled separate crude and adjusted risk estimates using random effects models and subgroup analyses to address heterogeneity.ResultsWe identified 16 cohort studies comprising 5957, 15,785, and 15,666 exposures to CMZ/MMI, PTU, and untreated hyperthyroidism, respectively. Compared to nondisease controls, adjusted risk ratio (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) for congenital anomalies was increased for CMZ/MMI (RR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.06–1.54) and PTU (RR, 1.16; 95% CI, 1.08–1.25). Crude risk for CMZ/MMI was increased relative to PTU (RR, 1.20; 95% CI, 1.01–1.43). Increased risk was also seen with exposure to both CMZ/MMI and PTU, that is, women who switched ATDs in pregnancy (RR, 1.51; 95% CI, 1.14–1.99). However, the timing of ATD switch was highly variable and included prepregnancy switches in some studies. The excess number of anomalies per 1000 live births was 17.2 for patients exposed to CMZ/MMI, 9.8, for PTU exposure, and 31.4 for exposure to both CMZ/MMI and PTU. Risk in the untreated group did not differ from control or ATD groups. The untreated group was however highly heterogeneous in terms of thyroid status. Subgroup analysis showed more positive associations in studies with >500 exposures and up to 1‐year follow‐up.ConclusionsATD therapy carries a small risk of congenital anomalies which is higher for CMZ/MMI than for PTU and does not appear to be reduced by switching ATDs in pregnancy. Due to key limitations in the available data, further studies will be required to clarify the risks associated with untreated hyperthyroidism and with switching ATDs in pregnancy.
Improving the classification of phishing websites using a hybrid algorithm
Authors: Sharma Suvita Rani , Singh Birmohan , Kaur Manpreet 
Published: November 2021

AbstractIn this article, a hybrid algorithm has been proposed for the identification of phishing and legitimate websites. The dataset may have an imbalanced class distribution and may consist of irrelevant features. Therefore, in the data preprocessing, the adaptive synthetic sampling approach has been used to handle the imbalanced data. Irrelevant or redundant features are removed from the balanced data using the proposed binary version of Rao algorithms. The S‐shaped and V‐shaped transfer functions are applied for mapping continuous search space to discrete search space. Also, the results of these S‐shaped and V‐shaped transfer functions are analyzed for proposed algorithms. The performance is improved by optimizing the value of the k parameter in the kNN classifier. The dataset used in this article has been taken from the UCI machine‐learning repository. The performance of the proposed approach has been evaluated using the polygon area metric. The obtained classification accuracy is 97.044%. A comparison of the proposed hybrid algorithm with the other state‐of‐the‐art techniques is also made for validation. Moreover, the proposed approach has been compared with seven metaheuristic feature selection algorithms and six filter methods for performance analysis. Additionally, we have applied the proposed approach to URLs that are registered on the PhishTank website.
Food Security in the Era of COVID‐19: Wild Food Provisioning as Resilience During a Global Pandemic
Authors: Hall Jonathan C. 
Published: November 2021

AbstractThe severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS‐COV‐2) that causes COVID‐19 has had a devastating impact on human populations, infrastructure, and economies. The structures and systems that supply people with their basic needs have been stressed by the necessary changes COVID‐19 has rendered in everyday life. Here I explore the potential role of wild food provisioning in mitigating the acute impacts of COVID on food supply and its impacts more broadly on modern foodways. Wild food provisioning is a waning practice among human populations in the Global North, but recent research has shown that there are significant amounts of food produced and harvested on the landscape that go unaccounted for in food systems research. Building on this work, I theorize a framework for thinking about food systems that are inclusive of wild food provisioning practices and how said framework might increase the ability of human populations to withstand extreme disturbances such as a global pandemic.
The hidden role of multi‐trophic interactions in driving diversity–productivity relationships
Authors: Albert Georg , Gauzens Benoit , Loreau Michel , Wang Shaopeng , Brose Ulrich 
Published: November 2021

AbstractResource‐use complementarity of producer species is often invoked to explain the generally positive diversity–productivity relationships. Additionally, multi‐trophic interactions that link processes across trophic levels have received increasing attention as a possible key driver. Given that both are integral to natural ecosystems, their interactive effect should be evident but has remained hidden. We address this issue by analysing diversity–productivity relationships in a simulation experiment of producer communities nested within complex food‐webs, manipulating resource‐use complementarity and multi‐trophic animal richness. We show that these two mechanisms interactively create diverse communities of complementary producer species. This shapes diversity–productivity relationships such that their joint contribution generally exceeds their individual effects. Specifically, multi‐trophic interactions in animal‐rich ecosystems facilitate producer coexistence by preventing competitive exclusion despite overlaps in resource‐use, which increases the realised complementarity. The interdependence of food‐webs and producer complementarity in creating biodiversity–productivity relationships highlights the importance to adopt a multi‐trophic perspective on biodiversity–ecosystem functioning relationships.
What factors influence fin‐nipping damage by the invasive Gambusia holbrooki (Poeciliidae) on native fishes in riverine systems?
Authors: Beatty Stephen J. , Lear Karissa O. , Allen Mark G. , Lymbery Alan J. , Tweedley James R. , Morgan David L. 
Published: November 2021

Abstract

Gambusia holbrooki is arguably the most widely introduced and ecologically damaging freshwater fish in the world. Although aspects of its aggressive behaviour have been studied in lentic environments and ex situ experiments, the physical damage to native freshwater fishes in riverine systems caused by this behaviour remains relatively unknown.

This study quantified the spatial and temporal patterns of abundance of G. holbrooki and the prevalence of fin‐nipping damage on freshwater fishes in river systems of south‐western Australia, a globally endemic hotspot with a high proportion of threatened species. It then determined the environmental factors influencing the abundance of G. holbrooki and the prevalence of fin‐nipping damage on native fishes.

Caudal fin damage differed significantly among four endemic native fishes, with damage being most prevalent in the percichthyid Nannoperca vittata, which has a similar size and ecological niche to G. holbrooki. Fin‐nipping damage of native species also showed significant seasonal variation; occurring most commonly during summer and autumn when many rivers in this region cease to flow and contract to refuge pools, probably increasing interactions between G. holbrooki and the native fishes. Moreover, the environmental variables that best explained both the density of G. holbrooki and the prevalence of fin‐nipping were broadly similar and were characteristic of more degraded habitats.

We anticipate that habitat degradation, river regulation and severe declines in surface flows resulting from climate change will benefit G. holbrooki to the detriment of native fishes. Restoration of riverine environments along with public education campaigns to prevent the further spread of G. holbrooki or the introduction of additional species is crucial to mitigate their effects on aquatic ecosystems.
Effects of different crop starches on the cooking quality of Chinese dried noodles
Authors: Li Yao , Wang Yuyan , Liu Haibo , Liu Xiong 
Published: November 2021

SummaryTo investigate the effects of seven starches made from different crop sources on noodle quality, Chinese dried noodles made from various reconstituted flours were prepared and analysed. Potato starch had better solubility and swelling power than the other starches, leading to higher water absorption, cooking loss and breakage ratio of the potato starch noodles. The correlation results unravelled that the cooking breakage ratio of noodles presented positive correlations with solubility, swelling power, peak viscosity (PV), trough viscosity (TV) and final viscosity (FV) values of starches. Besides, the adhesiveness of noodles showed a positive correlation with conclusion temperature (Tc) and setback viscosity (SV) values of starches. Moreover, the peak temperature (Tp) value of starches was negatively correlated with cooking loss; the granule size of starches had a positive correlation with noodles water absorption; and the peak time (PkT) value of starches represented positive relationships with noodles chewiness, shearing force and breaking strength.
The development of the Adapted Firesetting Assessment Scale
Authors: Collins Josephine , Barnoux Magali , Langdon Peter E. 
Published: November 2021

AbstractBackgroundTreatment for adults who set fires relies upon valid and reliable assessment. Research is needed to ensure self‐report measures are available for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities and that they are robust.MethodQualitative and quantitative data from three rounds of a Delphi exercise with practitioners and a focus group discussion with adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities were used to generate consensus about the accessibility of item adaptations made to the Fire Interest Rating Scale, Fire Attitudes Scale, and the Identification with Fire Questionnaire.ResultsFindings suggested the accessibility of current measures could be improved to better meet the needs of adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities and adaptations to all questionnaire items were needed.ConclusionFollowing feedback, revisions to current measures were implemented leading to the development of the Adapted Firesetting Assessment Scale with improved accessibility for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Patterns and mechanisms underlying ecoregion delineation in North American freshwater plants
Authors: Alahuhta Janne , García‐Girón Jorge 
Published: November 2021

AbstractAimThe regionalized patterns of biodiversity distributions are actively studied in terrestrial and marine ecosystems, but much less is known on the geographical patterns of ecoregions founded on freshwater taxa. Here, we studied, for the first time, how well existing freshwater ecoregions describe the geographical distribution of inland water plants.LocationGreenland, continental Canada and USA.TaxonFreshwater vascular plants of all taxa and multiple functional groups (i.e. growth forms).MethodsUsing newly available fine‐grained data on freshwater plant distributions, we studied how ecoregions founded on fish are suitable for freshwater plant regionalization across North America. Specifically, we calculated internal homogeneity and distinctness among neighbouring ecoregions in relation to species replacements and richness differences. We also explored how a complex suite of ecogeographical characteristics affect ecoregion delineation of freshwater plants using spatially explicit regression routines.ResultsWe found a clear geographical patterning of ecoregion robustness for North American freshwater plants, with communities being more internally homogeneous and more similar to one another in Polar and Subtropical inland waters. The degree of internal homogeneity and ecoregion distinctness were almost equally driven by species replacements and richness differences. Considering different life‐forms, ecoregion delineation performed best for emergent and floating‐leaved plants. Finally, within‐ecoregion homogeneity and distinctness were best explained by annual mean temperature and terrain ruggedness, respectively, with mean water alkalinity, ecoregion area and late Quaternary glacial legacies having supplementary effects.Main conclusionsOur findings suggest that selection through climate filtering (e.g. mean annual temperature) is likely the main mechanistic driver of freshwater plant ecoregions. Geographical regionalizations founded on a particular organismal group may not be directly applicable for all taxa but can be a good basis for further adjustments. Our study is a promising starting point for further investigations of geographical delineations for freshwater taxa other than fish.
Treatment of hypertension with angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers and resting metabolic rate: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Pedrianes‐Martin Pablo B. , Martin‐Rincon Marcos , Morales‐Alamo David , Perez‐Suarez Ismael , Perez‐Valera Mario , Galvan‐Alvarez Victor , Curtelin David , de Pablos‐Velasco Pedro , Calbet Jose A.L. 
Published: November 2021

AbstractHypertension in obese and overweight patients is associated with an elevated resting metabolic rate (RMR). The aim of this study was to determine whether RMR is reduced in hypertensive patients treated with angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and blockers (ARB). The RMR was determined by indirect calorimetry in 174 volunteers; 93 (46.5 %) were hypertensive, of which 16 men and 13 women were treated with ACEI/ARB, while 30 men and 19 women with untreated hypertension served as a control group. Treated and untreated hypertensives had similar age, BMI, physical activity, and cardiorespiratory fitness. The RMR normalized to the lean body mass (LBM) was 15% higher in the untreated than ACEI/ARB‐treated hypertensive women (p = .003). After accounting for LBM, whole‐body fat mass, age, the double product (heart rate x systolic blood pressure), and the distance walked per day, the RMR was 2.9% lower in the patients taking ACEI/ARB (p = .26, treatment x sex interaction p = .005). LBM, age, and the double product explained 78% of the variability in RMR (R2 = 0.78, p < .001). In contrast, fat mass, the distance walked per day, and total T4 or TSH did not add predictive power to the model. Compared to men, a greater RMR per kg of LBM was observed in untreated hypertensive overweight and obese women, while this sex difference was not observed in patients treated with ACEI or ARBs. In conclusion, our results indicate that elevated RMR per kg of LBM may be normalized by antagonizing the renin‐angiotensin system.