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Evaluating Semantic Similarity Methods for Comparison of Text-derived Phenotype Profiles
Authors: Slater Luke T , Russell Sophie , Makepeace Silver , Carberry Alexander , Karwath Andreas , Williams John A , Fanning Hilary , Ball Simon , Hoehndorf Robert , Gkoutos Georgios V 
Published: August 2021

AbstractSemantic similarity is a valuable tool for analysis in biomedicine. When applied to phenotype profiles derived from clinical text, they have the capacity to enable and enhance ‘patient-like me’ analyses, automated coding, differential diagnosis, and outcome prediction, by leveraging the wealth of background knowledge provided by biomedical ontologies. While a large body of work exists exploring the use of semantic similarity for multiple tasks, including protein interaction prediction, and rare disease differential diagnosis, there is less work exploring comparison of patient phenotype profiles for clinical tasks. Moreover, there are no experimental explorations of optimal parameters or methods in the area. In this work, we develop a reproducible platform for benchmarking experimental conditions for patient phentoype similarity. Using the platform, we evaluate the task of ranking shared primary diagnosis from uncurated phenotype profiles derived from text narrative associated with admissions in MIMIC-III. In doing this, we identify and interpret the performance of a large number of semantic similarity measures for this task, and provide a basis for further research on related tasks in the area.
Recovery of the fullin vivofiring range in post-lesion surviving DA SN neurons associated with Kv4.3-mediated pacemaker plasticity
Authors: Kovacheva Lora , Shin Josef , Zaldivar-Diez Josefa , Mankel Johanna , Farassat Navid , Costa Kauê Machado , Thakur Poonam , Obeso José , Roeper Jochen 
Published: August 2021

AbstractDopamine (DA) neurons in the substantia nigra (SN) control several essential functions, including the voluntary movement, learning and motivated behavior. Healthy DA SN neurons show diverse firing patternsin vivo, ranging from slow pacemaker-like activity (1-10 Hz) to transient high frequency bursts (<100 Hz), interspersed with pauses that can last hundreds of milliseconds. Recentin vivopatch experiments have started to reveal the subthreshold mechanisms underlying this physiological diversity, but the impact of challenges like cell loss on thein vivoactivity of adult DA SN neurons, and how these may relate to behavioral disturbances, are still largely unknown. We investigated thein vivoelectrophysiological properties of surviving SN DA neurons after partial unilateral 6-OHDA lesions, a single-hit, non-progressive model of neuronal cell loss. We show that mice subjected to this model have an initial motor impairment, measured by asymmetrical rotations in the open field test, which recovered over time. At 3 weeks post-lesion, when open field locomotion was strongly impaired, surviving DA SN neurons showed a compressedin vivodynamic firing range, characterized by a 10-fold reduction ofin vivoburst firing compared to controls. Thisin vivophenotype was accompanied by pronouncedin vitropacemaker instability. In contrast, in the chronic post-lesion phase (>2 months), where turning symmetry in open field locomotion had recovered, surviving SN DA neurons displayed the full dynamic range ofin vivofiring, includingin vivobursting, similar to controls. The normalizedin vivofiring pattern was associated with a 2-fold acceleration of stablein vitropacemaking, mediated by Kv4.3 potassium channel downregulation. Our findings demonstrate the existence of a homeostatic pacemaker plasticity mechanism in surviving DA SN neurons after pronounced cell loss.
Pre-primary education and Chinese language acquisition of ethnic minority students in Hong Kong: a multidisciplinary critical evaluation
Authors: Lone Fozia Nazir , Chow Bonnie Wing-Yin 
Published: August 2021

PurposeThis review study focuses on the framework for pre-primary education and language acquisition for non-Chinese-speaking students (NCS students) from ethnic minority families (EM families) in Hong Kong.Design/methodology/approachThis paper adopts a multidisciplinary perspective that involves both assessing the broader governing framework and researching their specific needs. In its overview of the significant changes made in recent years and an exploration of the gaps in the framework, with reference to other jurisdictions, along with input from developmental psychology as it relates to the issues faced by NCS students.FindingsThis study contributes to the literature on how to shape further policies and reforms to optimize learning of NCS children in Hong Kong from a young age. This helps NCS students and families achieve their right to education and equal opportunities and schools to cater the needs of these students and families, which is essential to providing an enriched learning environment for our children regardless of their ethnicity.Originality/valueThis study uses multidisciplinary approach to study pre-primary education and Chinese language acquisition of ethnic minority students in Hong Kong.
A level of service framework for service-centric asset management planning
Authors: Zeb Jehan 
Published: August 2021

PurposeThe purpose is to develop and implement a systematic approach to define the level of service (LoS) consistently and efficiently. The framework will assist professionals to make decisions based on service performance and transform to a service-centric decision-making paradigm in the domain of asset management.Design/methodology/approachA three-step approach is used to develop the framework. A comprehensive literature review is conducted (Step 1), which is followed by a discussion with experts (Step 2). Based on the desktop review and field discovery, the framework is developed and implemented (Step 3).FindingsThe framework represents key components in four phases. The first phase identifies the potential service customers. The second phase defines the customer values and LoS measures at three levels: organisation, customer and technical. Implementation is done in the third phase, whereas monitoring and evaluation as part of continuous improvement are accomplished in the fourth phase.Research limitations/implicationsThe challenges of this research work are categorised as follows. Strategic challenges focus on the awareness and alignment of strategic goals. Informational and financial challenges discuss non-availability of related information and cost-effectiveness of data collection, respectively. Human challenges discuss the availability of adequate human resources with an adequate skill set. Others discuss the non-availability of defined processes and procedures.Practical implicationsTheoretically, the framework represents key performance management concepts to develop an integrated approach to define the acceptable LoS effectively. Practically, professionals can use the framework to define the LoS consistently and efficiently.Originality/valueExisting guides and frameworks represent a set of performance management concepts; however, these do not specify an integrated approach to define, align and integrate the LoS or performance goals. The proposed framework is developed to fill this gap.
The impact of green finance, economic growth and energy usage on CO2 emission in Vietnam – a multivariate time series analysis
Authors: Tran Quyen Ha 
Published: August 2021

PurposeThis study aims to examine the relationship between green finance, economic growth, renewable energy consumption (energy efficiency), energy import and CO2 emission in Vietnam using multivariate time series analysis.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected from 1986 to 2018 since Vietnam initiated the economic reforms, namely “Doi Moi” in 1986. The concept and methods of cointegration, Granger causality and error correction model (ECM) were employed to establish the relationship between the variables of interest.FindingsOur results confirmed the existence of cointegration among the variables. The Granger causality test revealed unidirectional causality running from renewable energy consumption to CO2 emission and green investment to CO2 emission.Originality/valueThis study results confirm the existence of cointegration among the variables. The results of the study imply that policies on economic development impose a significant impact on pollution in Vietnam. This study has described Vietnam, its economic development, green manufacturing practices, its environmental health and level of carbon dioxide emission which was enhanced due to COVID-19.
AI: new source of competitiveness in higher education
Authors: Hannan Erin , Liu Shuguang 
Published: August 2021

Purpose
This paper aims to survey the current landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in higher education institutions (HEIs) and recommend future directions.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper reviews the recent trends, showcases the applications and provides future directions through a review of current uses of AI in HEIs.

Findings
The results of this study highlight successful applications of AI technologies in three main areas of college operation: student learning experience; student support; and enrollment management.

Research limitations/implications
This review has important implications for early adopters of AI by HEIs in providing a competitive advantage. The limitation lies in the scope of the review. It is not comprehensive and does not cover other areas of college operations.

Originality/value
This is the first review about AI in higher education. It is of value in building future research and serving as a framework for AI applications in HEI.
Exploring persuasive sales techniques to improve customer acceptance of sustainable but unfamiliar menu in restaurants
Authors: Cai Chris He , Ding Anni , Legendre Tiffany Shin 
Published: August 2021

Purpose
Although restauranteurs hope to incorporate offal or variety meat, in the menu as an attempt to reduce food waste, adopting these ingredients is still challenging due to customer rejections. This study aims to propose potential persuasive sales strategies based on customers’ different information sources to increase organ meat-based menu sales for restaurateurs.

Design/methodology/approach
In this research, a qualitative study was conducted to identify critical factors that show persuasive effects from external, interpersonal and experiential information sources. A total of 20 in-depth expert interviews with professional chefs and restauranteurs were conducted and key persuasive service tactics were analyzed.

Findings
From their experience of persuading customers to try unusual foods, insights about how to alleviate unfamiliar food aversion were obtained. The findings of this study showed that different persuasive sales tactics can be implemented to decrease customers’ aversion to offal and offcuts on menus.

Research limitations/implications
The context of offal is meaningful theoretically because it sheds light on the literature gaps related to persuasive sales strategies for food products with a negative social stigma. Practically, the findings of this study explicitly address that offal usage in restaurants can not only encourage the culinary uniqueness of a restaurant but also contribute to the reduction of food waste by foodservice operations.

Originality/value
This research answers the calls for more research on sustainable food sources in hospitality literature by proposing offal as a potential alternative protein source. The findings of this study can further be used to improve customer acceptance of other sustainable but unfamiliar food items.
Shifting patterns of emergency incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic in the City of Vaughan, Canada
Authors: Solis Adriano O. , Wimaladasa Janithra , Asgary Ali , Sabet Maryam Shafiei , Ing Michael 
Published: August 2021

Purpose
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many facets of urban life and operations, including emergency incidents. This study examines how COVID-19 has brought about changes in, and shifting patterns of, emergency incidents in the City of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. This study aims to derive insights that could potentially inform planning and decision-making of fire and rescue service operations as further stages of the pandemic unfold.

Design/methodology/approach
Standard temporal analysis methods are applied to investigate the changes in the number and nature of emergency incidents, as recorded sequentially in the city's fire and rescue service incident report database, through various phases or waves of the pandemic and the associated public health measures that have been introduced.

Findings
The study analyses show a decrease in the number of emergency calls compared to previous reference years. Vehicle-related incidents show the highest decline, and changes in daily and hourly pattens are consistent with public health measures in place during each stage of the pandemic. The study concludes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on demand for emergency services provided by the fire department.

Originality/value
The authors believe this is the first study applying temporal analysis on a city's emergency incident response data spanning various phases/waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis may be replicated for other municipal fire services, which can generate further insights that may apply to specific local conditions and states of the pandemic.
Driving factors for adopting public-private partnership in Ethiopia and comparison with other countries
Authors: Debela Getachew Yilma 
Published: August 2021

Purpose
The extensive public financing for infrastructure guided by the state-led development policy has crowded out private sector participation for infrastructure development in Ethiopia. Although public-private partnership (PPP) has been used by many countries, the Government of Ethiopia has started to adopt it for major infrastructure development recently. Thus, it is important to investigate the reasons that motivated the government to adopt the PPP model to provide insights to the sector players. This paper aims to explore the driving factors for adopting PPP for infrastructure development focusing on the energy sector of Ethiopia and compared it with other countries.

Design/methodology/approach
The study used a comprehensive literature review of previous research outcomes and a purposively sampled questionnaire survey of professionals in Ethiopia.

Findings
The results of the study revealed that the five top driving factors perceived by the experts for adopting PPP in the energy sector of Ethiopia include the private sector has the ability to raise funds for project, facilitate creative and innovative approaches, save time in delivering the project, accelerate project development and private sector possess better mobility. The comparison of the driving factors with other countries also suggests that each county has its own reason and preference for adopting the PPP model.

Originality/value
The research result contributes to the development of PPP in Ethiopia and other developing countries at the early stage of PPP implementation. It also provides information to policymakers, sponsors, financiers and developers of PPP projects to understand the government's motivations to implement PPP in Ethiopia.
Research landscape of smart education: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Li Kam Cheong , Wong Billy Tak-Ming 
Published: August 2021

Purpose
This paper aims to present a comprehensive review of the present state and trends of smart education research. It addresses the need to have a systematic review of smart education to depict its research landscape in view of the growing volume of related publications.

Design/methodology/approach
A bibliometric analysis of publications on smart education published in 2011 to 2020 was conducted, covering their patterns and trends in terms of collaboration, key publications, major topics and trends. A total of 1,317 publications with 29,317 cited references were collected from the Web of Science and Scopus for the bibliometric analysis.

Findings
Research on smart education has been widely published in various sources. The most frequently cited references are all theoretical or discussion articles. Researchers in the USA, China, South Korea, India and Russia have been most active in research collaborations. However, international collaborations have remained infrequent except for those involving the USA. The research on smart education broadly covered smart technologies as well as teaching and learning. The emerging topics have addressed areas such as the Internet of Things, big data, flipped learning and gamification.

Originality/value
This study depicts the intellectual landscape of smart education research, and illustrated the evolution and emerging trends in the field. The results highlight its latest developments and research needs, and suggest future work related to research collaborations on a larger scale and more studies on smart pedagogies.
Participation of older adults in the intra-household decision-making activities: evidence from the longitudinal ageing study in India
Authors: CV Irshad , Behera Deepak Kumar , Dash Umakant 
Published: August 2021

Purpose
This study aims to document the participation of intra-household decision-making activities by older adults in India.

Design/methodology/approach
This study has used a nationally representative sample of 21,662 older adults (aged 60 and above) from the Longitudinal Ageing Study of India data of 2017–2018. Intra-household decision-making participation is measured based on decision-making activities that includes marriage of daughter/son, buying and selling of property, giving a gift to the family, education of family member and arrangement of social/religious events. This paper used bivariate analysis and binary logistic regression model to examine the factors associated with the participation of older adults in the intra-household decision-making activities.

Findings
The result has shown that older persons’ participation declined with increased age. This study has also found a difference in the participation of intra-households decision-making activities between male and female, rural and urban older adults, poor and rich older adults. Older adults with good health status who maintain social engagement and a good lifestyle are more likely to participate in the household’s decision-making activities.

Practical implications
Older adults with better economic and social status are more likely to participate in intra-household decision-making activities that make their life happier than the counterpart. Therefore, emphasis should be given to those vulnerable older adults who do not have any social and economic security in the society.

Originality/value
There are limited studies available on intra-household decision-making participation by older adults. This paper documents the intra-household decision-making participation by older adults in India with a nationally representative large sample.
Family−school conflict and self-regulation among diverse women in higher education
Authors: Koh Jinyoung , Farruggia Susan P. , Perez Nicole , Palbusa Julienne 
Published: August 2021

PurposeThis study investigated whether family−school conflict, directly and indirectly, predicts behavioral regulatory strategies (via emotion regulation) among women in higher education. The authors aim to hypothesize that the direct and indirect effects would vary by race/ethnicity.Design/methodology/approachParticipants were 1,872 incoming first-year female students from a large, racially/ethnically diverse urban public university. They were classified into four racial/ethnic groups: 22% Asian American (n = 403), 11% Black (n = 209), 46% Latina (n = 865), and 21% White (n = 395). Data were collected from institutional records and an online student pre-matriculation survey. Multigroup structural equation modeling (SEM) was performed to explore the structural relations among key variables.FindingsFamily−school conflict was negatively associated with help-seeking in all racial/ethnic groups, whereas family−school conflict was negatively associated with time management only for Latina students. In addition, family−school conflict indirectly predicted time management and help-seeking through increased emotion regulation, particularly among Latina students.Originality/valueIn considering racial heterogeneity, the results showed the importance of analyzing racial/ethnic groups separately to obtain more accurate information on self-regulation mechanisms in family−school conflict contexts.
Nonlinearities and asymmetric adjustment to PPP in an exchange rate model with inflation expectations
Authors: Anderl Christina , Caporale Guglielmo Maria 
Published: August 2021

PurposeThis paper aims to explain real exchange rate fluctuations by means of a model including both standard fundamentals and two alternative measures of inflation expectations for five inflation targeting countries (the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Sweden) over the period January 1993–July 2019.Design/methodology/approachBoth a benchmark linear autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model and a nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) specification are considered.FindingsThe results suggest that the nonlinear framework is more appropriate to capture the behaviour of real exchange rates given the presence of asymmetries both in the long and short run. In particular, the speed of adjustment towards the purchasing power parity (PPP) implied long-run equilibrium is three times faster in a nonlinear framework, which provides much stronger evidence in support of PPP. Moreover, inflation expectations play an important role, with survey-based ones having a more sizable effect than market-based ones.Originality/valueThe focus on linearities and the estimation of a NARDL model, which is shown to outperform the linear ARDL model both within sample and out of sample, is an important contribution to the existing literature which has rarely applied this type of framework; the choice of an appropriate econometric method also makes the policy implications of the analysis more reliable; in particular, monetary authorities should aim to achieve a high degree of credibility to manage them and thus currency fluctuations effectively; the inflation targeting framework might be especially appropriate for this purpose.
Residents risk perception of P2P vacation accommodation
Authors: Camprubí Raquel , Garau-Vadell Joan B. 
Published: August 2021

Purpose
Peer-to-peer (P2P) vacation accommodation has recently emerged as a disruptive new form of tourism development. Its potential negative impacts (economic, socio-cultural and environmental) may make residents feel at risk. Therefore, this paper aims to explore residents’ risk perceptions related to the growth of P2P vacation accommodation.

Design/methodology/approach
The empirical study was conducted in Mallorca (Spain) among 529 residents and a cluster analysis was carried out.

Findings
Results indicate clearly differentiated sociodemographic and attitudinal profiles, which can be classified into four tourist types. The conclusions of the paper suggest implications for tourist managers.

Originality/value
In the field of tourism studies, risk perception has been explored from the perspective of both tourists and hosts. To date, however, residents’ perception of risk has received little attention. Given the importance of resident-tourist interaction in fostering successful destinations this paper focusing on this arena.