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The institutional change in the role of the public sector accountant in facilitating accountability: a longitudinal study of Australian local councils
Authors: Williams Belinda , Lodhia Sumit , Arora Mitali Panchal , McManus Lisa 
Published: February 2021

Purpose
With an increased focus on the need for higher levels of accountability and transparency in the public sector, this study aims to provide insights into non-financial reporting (NFR) practices as a mechanism in facilitating accountability. This study also aims to investigate the changing role of the public sector accountant in this process, specifically focusing on the Australian local government sector.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors used a mail survey across two time periods, 2009 and 2017, to analyse the role of accountants in NFR practices. Institutional theory provides a theoretical framing for the study.

Findings
The findings reveal an increase in the use of accountants across time in the preparation of voluntary information, being used in a variety of roles because of their financial abilities and analytical skills. The results also indicate a shift has occurred with more emphasis being placed on cross-departmental approaches to NFP incorporating the accountant. These results suggest a greater recognition of the role of accountants in NFR and a dilution of accountant’s boundaries in relation to their existing traditional focus.

Research limitations/implications
This study contributes to the academic NFR literature by providing evidence of an institutional shift that is occurring with the accountant’s role widening to a broader context beyond their traditional roles.

Practical implications
This longitudinal study provides practical evidence to management of the potential offered by accountants as the public sector seeks to achieve higher levels of accountability and transparency. Policy implications also arise in relation to the need for development of quality assurance guidelines and further education and training as the public sector embarks on the journey of NFR.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first that has explored the evolution of NFR over a period of time through its focus on the role of accountants.
Performance management systems promote job crafting: the role of employees' motivation
Authors: Berdicchia Domenico , Bracci Enrico , Masino Giovanni 
Published: February 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of performance management systems (PMSs) and their perceived accuracy on job crafting behaviors via motivation.Design/methodology/approachBy adopting a research design based on three waves, a mediation model was tested using survey data from 12 municipalities in Italy.FindingsPerceived PMS accuracy positively influences “approach” job crafting behaviors through intrinsic motivation and “avoidance” job crafting behaviors through extrinsic motivation.Practical implicationsOrganizations interested in promoting job crafting should ensure that PMSs are designed and implemented in a way that increases perceived PMS accuracy among employees.Originality/valueThe results of this study enrich the literature on job crafting by underlining the role of PMSs as an antecedent of job crafting and by clarifying how different motivational processes may intervene in this relationship.
Evaluation of a collision-involved driver improvement scheme
Authors: Adams-Guppy Julie Rachel , Guppy Andrew 
Published: March 2021

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to compare driver knowledge, attitudes and perceptions (in terms of hazard, risk, accident, offence detection and driving skill perceptions) and self-reported driving style in a sample of 461 drivers before and after attending a UK driver improvement scheme for culpable collision-involved drivers, to inform future directions in the design of driver retraining programmes.

Design/methodology/approach
Participants were a sample of 461 drivers attending a UK 1.5 day driver improvement scheme course for culpable collision-involved drivers. The course contained classroom-based training and a practical driving component. Participants completed a driver improvement scheme questionnaire before and immediately after attending the 1.5-day course and again 3 months later.

Findings
Results indicated significant pre- and post-course effects in terms of increased driving safety with respect to driving knowledge, perceptions of control, perceived likelihood of accident-involvement, hazard perception and reported risk-taking. Key positive effects of reduced risk-taking and near-misses persisted three months after course completion.

Research limitations/implications
One limitation of this study is that at the 3-month follow-up there was a reduction in the response rate (44.69%) which included significantly fewer young drivers.

Practical implications
Results indicate positive behavioural, perceptual and behavioural changes, along with specific age, gender and driving experience effects which have implications for the design of future driving courses.

Social implications
This study has implications for community safety through enhanced road safety training measures.

Originality/value
The analysis of age, gender and driving experience effects of the impact of this driver improvement scheme will allow targeted training methods for specific groups of drivers.
Breaking industrial relations’ stalemate at ABC Ltd.: a strategic rapprochement
Authors: Gaan Niharika 
Published: February 2021

Purpose
On 12th June 2015, a strike by contract workers was declared at Rampur terminal, All India Business in oil corporation (ABC) Ltd. The strike had disrupted the normal services of the terminal. Under such circumstances, Mr Ravi Sharma (Head human resources of the eastern region, ABC Ltd.) was unable to decide how to save the company from such a disorderly situation without any increased loss of production and manpower cost liabilities. Could Mr Ravi Sharma resolve the issue of strike through an approach of strategic rapprochement when the disruptions made by workers and local miscreants went out of control?

Design/methodology/approach
In-depth interview in the year 2019 was conducted with the protagonist Mr Ravi Sharma and the trade union members at the regional office of ABC Ltd., Kolkata and Rampur Terminal, respectively, to convert the narratives in the form of a fictitious case study. Four rounds of interviews were conducted by the author to complete the data collection procedure. The company™s-related information was sourced through a secondary database furnished by company™s officials. However, the data about the company, the key characters and other recognizable information have been disguised to preserve the confidentiality of information.

Findings
The strike was called by the contract workers at Rampur terminal for two primary reasons, namely, wage increase and giving preference to local people for employment whether regular or contract. Mr Ravi Sharma could pacify the unforeseen situation by adopting two-pronged strategies, namely, first, he could successfully gain the confidence of the union leader and secondly, set the environment for the conciliation proceeding so that agreement settled will not be failed to be implemented.

Originality/value
The case uses a system perspective of Industrial relation proposed by Dunlop (1958) to highlight the interplay between employer, government and trade unions influenced by politics and mafia that determine eventually the industrial peace in the organization.
Below the radar: A U.K. benefit fraud media coverage tsunami—Impact, ideology, and society
Authors: Gavin Neil T. 
Published: February 2021

AbstractFramed by a literature on media coverage of welfare, “poverty porn” and “poverty propaganda,” and its emphasis on political messaging and ideology, this article explores reporting of benefit fraud in the United Kingdom. In a comprehensive and systematic assessment, it illuminates the structure and extremely large volume of benefit fraud coverage, 2008–2017, across national, sub‐national, regional and local newspapers, mainstream television, TV documentaries, BBC web output, and BBC radio. With the aid of the 2016 British Social Attitude survey, and utilizing the most current conceptualizations of the processes underpinning media influence, it argues that this tsunami of coverage will have had a significant impact on the public. The results are explored in relation to their political and ideological implications, and their relevance to a much broader array of media discourses.
Effect of feeding Bacillus subtilis on rumen fermentation, blood metabolites, nutrient digestibility, and energy and nitrogen balances in non‐lactating crossbred cows
Authors: Kawauchi Daisuke , Angthong Wanna , Keaokliang Ornvimol , Ishida Tetsuya , Takahashi Toshihiro , Kawashima Tomoyuki 
Published: February 2021

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of feeding Bacillus subtilis on rumen fermentation, blood metabolites, nutrient digestibility, and energy and nitrogen balances in non‐lactating crossbred (Holstein‐Friesian × Bos indicus) cows. Four cows were assigned to the control and B. subtilis diets in a crossover design, and respiratory and metabolic experiments were conducted. For the B. subtilis diet, B. subtilis DSM15544 spores were added at the rate of 1.0 × 1010 CFU/head/day to the control diet. At 4 hr after feeding, cows fed the B. subtilis diet had increased levels of i‐butyric acid in the rumen fluid and tended to have lower concentrations of plasma non‐esterified fatty acids when compared with cows fed the control diet. This suggests that feeding B. subtilis could improve energy efficiency. However, there was no effect on energy retention in this study. Although there were no effects on nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance, or methane production, heat production was significantly higher in cows fed the B. subtilis diet than in those fed the control diet.
Introduction of a point mutation in the KRAS gene of in vitro fertilized porcine zygotes via electroporation of the CRISPR/Cas9 system with single‐stranded oligodeoxynucleotides
Authors: Wittayarat Manita , Hirata Maki , Namula Zhao , Sato Yoko , Nguyen Nhien T. , Le Quynh A. , Lin Qingyi , Takebayashi Koki , Tanihara Fuminori , Otoi Takeshige 
Published: February 2021

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the efficiency of KRAS gene editing via CRISPR/Cas9 delivery by electroporation and analyzed the effects of the non‐homologous end‐joining pathway inhibitor Scr7 and single‐stranded oligodeoxynucleotide (ssODN) homology arm length on introducing a point mutation in KRAS. Various concentrations (0–2 µM) of Scr7 were evaluated; all concentrations of Scr7 including 0 µM resulted in the generation of blastocysts with a point mutation and the wild‐type sequence or indels. No significant differences in the blastocyst formation rates of electroporated zygotes were observed among ssODN homology arm lengths, irrespective of the gRNA (gRNA1 and gRNA2). The proportion of blastocysts carrying a point mutation with or without the wild‐type sequence and indels was significantly higher in the ssODN20 group (i.e., the group with a ssODN homology arm of 20 bp) than in the ssODN60 group (gRNA1: 25.7% vs. 5.4% and gRNA2: 45.5% vs. 5.9%, p < .05). In conclusion, the CRISPR/Cas9 delivery with ssODN via electroporation is feasible for the generation of point mutations in porcine embryos. Further studies are required to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the homology‐directed repair.
Is toothbrushing behaviour habitual? Cues, context, motivators and patient narratives
Authors: Raison Heather , Corcoran Rhiannon , Harris Rebecca V. 
Published: February 2021

AbstractObjectivesToothbrushing is generally considered as a key self‐care behaviour necessary for maintaining good oral health. Although twice‐daily brushing is widely recommended as beneficial since this provides both biofilm removal and a regular application of fluoride, some people such as those with low socio‐economic (SES) backgrounds often brush less regularly. Habit theory identifies that behaviours become habitual when they are undertaken repeatedly in response to a particular cue within a stable context. Once behaviour becomes automatic, long‐term maintenance is more likely even if motivation wanes. Establishing toothbrushing as a habitual behaviour is therefore an intervention strategy which may help reduce health inequalities. Therefore, the objective was to more fully understand the nature of toothbrushing behaviour in adults and what prompts its instigation and execution in the morning and evening, in order to inform the design of interventions in this area.MethodsTwenty‐nine semi‐structured interviews were undertaken in an urgent dental care centre in a deprived area of North West England. Thematic analysis using a framework method was used to code the data into theoretically derived categories.ResultsMorning toothbrushing was found to be strongly integrated into cleansing routines and was identified as a behaviour predominantly initiated in response to visual cues. Some toothbrushing behaviour was prompted by internal cues, expressed as strong feelings or urges. These were more related to night‐time toothbrushing habits. Common morning motivators were aesthetics and social acceptability. Evening motivators were relatively idiosyncratic. Cleaning of the mouth following a hard, manual working day emerged as a strong driver for low SES males.ConclusionUnderstanding the nature of habitual morning and evening toothbrushing is important for the design of effective behavioural interventions, especially those aiming to achieve sustainable improvement in the frequency of night‐time toothbrushing.
Genetic and phenotypic analysis of 101 patients with developmental delay or intellectual disability using whole‐exome sequencing
Authors: Hiraide Takuya , Yamoto Kaori , Masunaga Yohei , Asahina Miki , Endoh Yusaku , Ohkubo Yumiko , Matsubayashi Tomoko , Tsurui Satoshi , Yamada Hidetaka , Yanagi Kumiko , Nakashima Mitsuko , Hirano Kouichi , Sugimura Haruhiko , Fukuda Tokiko , Ogata Tsutomu , Saitsu Hirotomo 
Published: March 2021

AbstractWhole‐exome sequencing (WES) enables identification of pathogenic variants, including copy number variants (CNVs). In this study, we performed WES in 101 Japanese patients with unexplained developmental delay (DD) or intellectual disability (ID) (63 males and 38 females), 98 of them with trio‐WES. Pathogenic variants were identified in 54 cases (53.5%), including four cases with pathogenic CNVs. In one case, a pathogenic variant was identified by reanalysis of exome data; and in two cases, two molecular diagnoses were identified. Among 58 pathogenic variants, 49 variants occurred de novo in 48 patients, including two somatic variants. The accompanying autism spectrum disorder and external ear anomalies were associated with detection of pathogenic variants with odds ratios of 11.88 (95% confidence interval [CI] 2.52–56.00) and 3.46 (95% CI 1.23–9.73), respectively. These findings revealed the importance of reanalysis of WES data and detection of CNVs and somatic variants in increasing the diagnostic yield for unexplained DD/ID. In addition, genetic testing is recommended when patients suffer from the autism spectrum disorder or external ear anomalies, which potentially suggests the involvement of genetic factors associated with gene expression regulation.
Society's readiness: How relational approaches to well‐being could support young children's educational achievement in high‐poverty contexts
Authors: Street Martina 
Published: March 2021

AbstractThis paper explores how relational approaches to well‐being could support young children's educational achievement in high‐poverty contexts. It draws on findings from a qualitative study involving mothers and early years educators living and/or working in a city characterised as one of the most disadvantaged in England. The findings suggest that children's well‐being, rather than being merely an individual characteristic or aspiration, is interdependent with their social and material environments, as are the institutions that support them. The paper concludes by calling for a recalibration of early childhood policies away from assessing individual children's ‘school readiness’ to encouraging society's readiness to support everyone's well‐being, and consequently that of young children too.
Investigations on the impact of the hole surface integrity on the fatigue life of a 2024‐T351 aluminum alloy drilled part
Authors: Lacombe Alexandra , Landon Yann , Paredes Manuel , Texier Damien , Chirol Clément , Benaben Audrey 
Published: February 2021

AbstractThe influence of the hole surface integrity on the fatigue life of 2024‐T351 aluminum drilled parts was investigated. Fatigue tests were conducted on open‐hole specimens, and a large campaign was carried out to characterize the hole surface integrity (roughness measurements, hardness measurements, metallographic observations, and residual stress analysis). An innovative technique, the Hole Opening Comparative Technique, was set up in order to analyze the residual stress state of the parts. In this study, strain hardening of the hole subsurface seems to be the main factor influencing the fatigue behavior, associated with a residual stress state of the part.
Genital premalignant and malignant diseases: a retrospective study of male genital skin biopsies
Authors: Mazzoni Daniel , Winkle David , Pool Louis , Hall Anthony , Muir Jim 
Published: February 2021

AbstractBackgroundGenital skin malignancies are a rare entity encountered by clinicians that may result in significant morbidity and mortality. Lack of familiarity or expertise in this area among clinicians can delay appropriate management of these conditions and may result in disease progression.MethodsWe performed a retrospective descriptive cohort study of male patients who received a genital skin biopsy reported by one major dermatopathology laboratory between January 2017 and December 2018 with a histological diagnosis of a premalignant or malignant condition. Patient age, type of clinician, clinical notes, genital site, type of biopsy performed, and histopathological diagnosis were evaluated.ResultsOf the 1525 male genital skin biopsies available for analysis, 5% (74/1525) were premalignant or malignant diseases. These included penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PeIN) (42/74, 57%), followed by invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (11/74, 15%), Bowenoid papulosis (BP) (9/74, 12%), basal cell carcinoma (8/74, 11%), malignant melanoma (2/74, 2.7%), extramammary Paget’s (1/74, 1.4%), and metastatic cutaneous deposits (1/74, 1.4%). PeIN and BP most commonly affected the penile shaft ([18/42] 43% and [4/9] 44%, respectively), invasive SCCs most commonly affected the glans penis (4/11, 36%), and all BCCs (8/8, 100%) were located on the scrotum. Invasive SCCs were most biopsied by urologists, BP was most biopsied by dermatologists, and PeINs and BCCs were most biopsied by general practitioners.ConclusionsA variety of genital malignancy types were found in males. A greater understanding of male genital premalignant and malignant conditions may help guide education and further research in this area.
Ahamkara: A study on the Indian model of self and identity
Authors: Gupta Kriti , Agrawal Jyotsna 
Published: February 2021

AbstractIdeas around self and identity are at the core of various reflective traditions in both the east and the west. In psychological literature, they have multiple meanings. However, they usually reflect the idea of self‐sameness across changing times. The current study aimed to explore how contemporary Indians define their “self” and any parallel between modern and traditional construal of self. An open‐ended, Twenty Statements Test (TST) was used for this purpose. Another tool was a quantitative measure called the Ahamkara Questionnaire (AQ), which was based on the Indian model of self. A sample of 240 educated adults (females = 104, males = 136; mean age = 38.17 years, standard deviation [SD] = 11.45 years; range 20–60 years) were purposively selected from an urban area of North India and recruited in this mixed‐method, cross‐sectional research study. Thematic analysis of TST responses uncovered five broad thematic categories in self‐concepts: individuality, belongingness, separation, agency, and spiritual/transpersonal. Four of these overlapped with sub‐components of the AQ and differed with age. The fifth theme – spiritual/transpersonal – emerged, which was more frequent in the self‐concepts of older samples. Quantitative results from AQ also indicated that the level of ahamkara significantly differed with age and gender. These findings have implications for mental health and developing interventions utilising the Indian conception of self.
Interactions between healthcare robots and older people in Japan: A qualitative descriptive analysis study
Authors: Betriana Feni , Tanioka Tetsuya , Osaka Kyoko , Kawai Chihiro , Yasuhara Yuko , Locsin Rozzano C. 
Published: March 2021

AbstractAimThis study aimed to describe the interactions between healthcare robots and older persons in two selected institutions.MethodsA qualitative descriptive analysis study using simultaneous observations of healthcare robot and older person interactions was conducted at two healthcare institutions in Japan. The Pepper robot equipped with Care Prevention Gymnastics Exercise programs was used in two situations: (a) exercise regimen led by Pepper; and (b) interactive dialogue between Pepper and older persons during the exercise process. These interactions were recorded using audiovisual equipment and analyzed using content analysis thereby revealing four thematic categories. Interpretation and discussion were structured based on assumptions of the Transactive Relationship Theory of Nursing.ResultsThe analysis revealed four thematic categories: (a) intermediary participation of healthcare practitioners; (b) technologies of care for practice; (c) human‐robot interactions involving artificial intelligence; and (d) valuing safety in nursing through technology.ConclusionInteractions between healthcare robots and older persons may improve quality of care. However, issues regarding fidelity and functionality of dialogic conversations, and ensuring safety and security of using healthcare robots are recognized as critical nursing practice concerns in healthcare robot use in institutional settings.
Information Model on Pain Management: An Analysis of Big Data
Authors: Nomura Aline Tsuma Gaedke , de Abreu Almeida Miriam , Pruinelli Lisiane 
Published: February 2021

AbstractPurposeTo develop an information model to support secondary use of data using electronic health records.DesignRetrospective observational data‐driven study with secondary use of data. The sample was composed of structured data from all adults admitted to clinical and surgical inpatient units of a public university hospital. Data between June 2014 and July 2019 were included, totaling approximately 51,000 unique patients.MethodsSix systematic steps of the Applied Healthcare Data Science Roadmap were applied.FindingsAn information model on pain management was developed.ConclusionsThe data science methodology used allowed the development of information model in pain management, mapping attributes about pain management and to categorize them into assessment and reassessment, goals, interventions, and outcomes.Clinical RelevanceBased on the information model developed, it is possible to optimize the electronic health system and improve the quality of patient care delivery in pain management.