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The socio-cultural determinants of tourism: the case of Turkey
Authors: Bayrakcı Selman , Ozcan Ceyhun Can 
Published: November 2021

PurposeThe study aims to determine the socio-cultural variables that affect Turkey's tourism demand. The study proposes how important socio-cultural determinants as well as economic determinants affect tourism demand.Design/methodology/approachThe study examined a sample of 19 countries sending the most visitors to Turkey between 1996 and 2017 by using panel unit root, panel cointegration tests and cointegration estimator methods. The data set consists of variables such as GDP per capita (lnGDPP), total population number (lnPOP), urbanization level, information and communication technology (lnICT), human development index (lnHDI), education level and death rates (lnDTH).FindingsThe findings from the analysis provide evidence that the variables in the models show the expected effects on tourism demand. The findings show that apart from economic variables, socio-cultural variables also have an important effect on tourism demand.Research limitations/implicationsThe socio-cultural models used in the study were created using variables that can be quantified. The study results are valid for the countries included in the analysis.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study will contribute to policymakers in determining the market for Turkish tourism. The results show that the policies to be prepared by considering the socio-cultural characteristics of countries can increase the tourism demand.Originality/valueThe study is significant in that it focuses on socio-cultural variables rather than economic variables commonly used in the literature. The study is original in terms of both the study sample and the model and considers cross-sectional dependency (CD) and homogeneity.
Lived experience and clinical co-facilitation of a mental health literacy programme: qualitative exploration of satisfaction and factors supporting effective delivery
Authors: Postelnik Talya , Robertson Rhonda , Jury Angela , Kongs-Taylor Heather , Hetrick Sarah , Tuason Charito 
Published: November 2021

Purpose
Mental health literacy programmes can help reduce stigma towards people who experience mental health challenges. Co-facilitated mental health literacy programmes, delivered by a person with lived experience of mental health challenges in partnership with a person with clinical experience in mental health services, may further reduce stigma. This qualitative study aims to explore participants’ satisfaction with a co-facilitated mental health literacy programme and facilitator characteristics influencing satisfaction.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors used deidentified post-workshop evaluation data from 762 community mental health literacy programme participants (86% response rate). Thematic analysis of qualitative data used a general inductive approach.

Findings
Findings indicate high satisfaction with the co-facilitation model used to deliver a mental health literacy programme. Three key themes related to co-facilitation satisfaction: how participants perceived the co-facilitation model overall; the impact of having two facilitators that offered different knowledge and perspectives about mental health challenges; and the impact of personal stories shared. The personal stories shared by facilitators were perceived as bringing the workshop content to life and providing insights into people’s experiences and well-being journey. Key themes influencing co-facilitation satisfaction related to facilitator knowledge, skills, values and attitudes.

Practical implications
Findings indicate the positive impact of incorporating people’s lived experience into the design and delivery of mental health literacy programmes. Findings highlight key facilitator characteristics and support needs when recruiting facilitators to deliver programmes. This includes good facilitation skills alongside personal experiences.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first large study examining satisfaction with a co-facilitated mental health literacy programme for the general public.
The structural relationships among spatial presence, situational interest and behavioral attitudes toward online virtual museum navigation: a PLS-SEM analysis
Authors: Cheng Kun-Hung 
Published: November 2021

PurposeThis study proposed a research model for verifying the structural relationships among users' perceived spatial presence (VR affordance), situational interest (affective factor) and behavioral attitudes (outcome) toward online virtual museum navigation. What role of situational interest plays in the relationships between spatial presence and outcomes was further examined.Design/methodology/approachThere were 141 adults invited to participate in the research trials on the navigation of the online virtual museum which was established by 3D space capture techniques. This study conducted a series of PLS-SEM to analyze the participants' quantitative responses to the surveys of spatial presence, situational interest and attitudes.FindingsThe testing of reliability and validity for the measurement model of this study was satisfied. The significance of users' perceived situational interest: attention demand, instant enjoyment and exploration intention when navigating the online virtual museum with perceptions of spatial presence were identified. The mediation of situational interest in the relationships between spatial presence and behavioral attitudes were also verified.Practical implicationsFor the practical design of desktop-based online virtual museums, it is suggested that more engaging strategies such as narrative storytelling and gamified interaction could be integrated to enhance users' situational interest including attention demand, instant enjoyment and exploration intention.Originality/valueThrough the examination of situational interest from multiple constructs, the research model of this study advanced the conceptual framework for understanding the consequences of VR affordance in online virtual museum navigation. The theoretical contribution to verifying the mediated role of situational interest was made.
Ephedra alata extracts exerts anti-obesity, anti-hyperglycemia, anti-antipyretic and analgesic effects
Authors: Tiss Mohamed , Souiy Zoubeida , Achour Lotfi , Hamden Khaled 
Published: November 2021

Purpose
This study paper aims to evaluate the Phytochemical Composition, anti-obesity, anti-antipyretic and analgesic effect of Ephedra alata (Ea) extracts.

Design/methodology/approach
Obesity was induced in male Wistar rats through a high-fat/fructose diet (HF/FD). Control rats received a standard diet.

Findings
Results of this study showed that the Ea methanol extract (MEEa) exhibited a prominent selective inhibitory effect against lipase activity (IC50 = 1.29 mg/ml) as compared to water and ethyl acetate extracts (with IC50 = 1.63 and 1.89, respectively). Also, MEEa exert antipyretic and analgesic activities. In high-fat-high-fructose diet rats, the administration of MEEa inhibited lipase activity in the intestine, pancreas and serum by 53%, 40% and 53%, respectively. It was found to significantly decrease body weight by 20% (p = 0.09) and delay the absorption of triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) and increase HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C). In addition, MEEa efficiently decreased a-amylase activity in the intestine, pancreas and serum by 43%, 26% and 46%, respectively, and blood glucose level by 35% (p = 0.06).

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study demonstrates for the first time that MEEa are efficient in preventing obesity and hyperglycemia, pain and fever.
A slack-based DEA analysis for the world cup teams
Authors: Gökgöz Fazıl , Yalçın Engin 
Published: November 2021

Purpose
This paper aims to assess the efficiency levels of World Cup teams via the slack-based data envelopment analysis (DEA) approach, which contributes to filling an important gap for performance measurement in football.

Design/methodology/approach
This study focuses on a comparative analysis of the past two World Cups. The authors initially estimate the efficiency of the World Cup teams via the slack-based DEA approach, which is a novel approach for sports performance measurement. The authors also present the conventional DEA results to compare results. The authors also include improvement ratios, which provide significant details for inefficient countries to enhance their efficiency. Besides, the authors include effectiveness ratings to present a complete performance overview of the World Cup teams.

Findings
According to the analysis results of the slack-based DEA approach, titleholder Germany and France are found as efficient teams in the 2014 and 2018 World Cup, respectively. Besides, Belgium and Russia recorded the highest efficiency improvement in the 2018 World Cup. The novel approach for sports performance measurement, the slack-based DEA approach, significantly overlaps with the actual performance of teams.

Originality/value
This study presents novelty in football performance by adopting the slack-based DEA with an undesirable output model for the performance measurement of the World Cup teams. This empirical analysis would be a pioneer study measuring the performance of football teams via the slack-based DEA approach.
Morphology of the suckers for hunting behavior in broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus)
Authors: Omura Ayano , Ikeda Yuzuru 
Published: November 2021

AbstractCuttlefish has eight arms and two tentacles that it uses to catch prey. Cuttlefish finds prey, extends its tentacles, catches the prey using tentacular clubs, and retracts the prey. After retraction, the cuttlefish holds and transfers the prey to its mouth using its arms. Since this efficient unique predation is one of the significant factors that have made the cuttlefish a keystone species in marine food ecosystems, many behavioral studies have been conducted. However, the morphological benefit of the sucker on the arms and tentacles for capturing behavior is poorly understood. Here, we observed the relationship between the morphology and function of the arm and tentacular suckers of the broadclub cuttlefish qualitatively and quantitatively. The arm sucker protrudes from the arm surface and has a shorter sucker pedicel length than that of the tentacular sucker. The longest point of the inner sucker ring of the arm sucker is on the aboral side. These are adaptive features to hold and transfer prey effectively from the arms to the mouth. In contrast, the tentacular sucker is stored in the groove of the tentacular club and has a longer sucker stalk length than that of the arm sucker. The longest point of the inner sucker ring of the tentacular sucker is on the outer direction of the holdfast of the tentacular stalk. These are adaptive features for the rapid retraction of moving prey. The results indicate that cuttlefish's arm and tentacular sucker structures reflect their practical use for prey capture.
Magnesium intake by enteral formulation affects serum magnesium concentration in patients undergoing hemodialysis
Authors: Kitabayashi Kou , Yamamoto Suguru , Narita Ichiei 
Published: November 2021

AbstractDecreased serum magnesium levels are associated with mortality and fractures in patients with chronic kidney disease; however, there is no recommendation for Mg intake in these populations. This study used cross‐sectional analysis to examine the association between Mg intake and serum Mg levels in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Sixty‐one patients were included. The daily Mg intake was 185 mg (IQR: 151–203 mg), and serum Mg level was 2.4 mg/dL (IQR: 2.2–2.7 mg/dL). Multiple regression analysis showed that intake of enteral formulation by tube feeding was an independent factor associated with serum Mg level (B = 0.90 [95% confidence interval: 0.61–1.20], p < 0.01). These findings may aid in serum Mg level management through diet and enteral formulation in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
The cost and impact of distributing naloxone to people who are prescribed opioids to prevent opioid‐related deaths: findings from a modelling study
Authors: Nielsen Suzanne , Scott Nick , Tidhar Tom , Quiroga Maria del Mar , Lenton Simon , Dietze Paul 
Published: November 2021

AbstractBackground and aimsAlthough most opioid‐related mortality in Australia involves prescription opioids, most research to understand the impact of naloxone supply on opioid‐related mortality has focused upon people who inject heroin. We aimed to examine the cost and probable impact of up‐scaling naloxone supply to people who are prescribed opioids.DesignDecision‐tree model. Four scenarios were compared with a baseline scenario (the current status quo): naloxone scale‐up between 2020 and 2030 to reach 30 or 90% coverage by 2030, among the subgroups of people prescribed either ≥ 50 or ≥ 100 mg of oral morphine equivalents (OME).SettingAustralia.ParticipantsPeople who are prescribed opioids.MeasurementsPossible deaths averted, costs (ambulance and naloxone distribution) and cost per life saved for different scenarios of naloxone scale‐up.FindingsMaintaining the status quo, there would be an estimated 7478 [uncertainty interval (UI) = 6868–8275] prescription opioid overdose deaths between 2020 and 2030, resulting in Australian dollars (A$)51.9 million (49.4, 56.0) in ambulance costs. If naloxone were scaled‐up to 90% of people prescribed > 50 mg OME, an estimated 657 (UI = 245, 1489) deaths could be averted between 2020 and 2030 (a 20% reduction in the final year of the model compared with the no naloxone scenario), with a cost of A$43 600 (20 800–110 500) per life saved. If naloxone were scaled‐up to 30% of people prescribed > 50 mg OME an estimated 219 (82–496) deaths could be averted with the same cost per live saved. If naloxone were restricted to those prescribed > 100 mg OME, an estimated 130 (UI = 44–289) deaths would be averted if scaled‐up to 30% or 390 (UI = 131–866) deaths averted if scaled‐up to 90%, with the cost per life saved for both scenarios A$38 200 (UI = 12 400–97 400).ConclusionIn Australia, scaling‐up take‐home naloxone by 2030 to reach 90% of people prescribed daily doses of ≥ 50 mg of oral morphine equivalents would be cost‐effective and save more than 650 lives.
Revision of Xiphydriinae (Hymenoptera: Xiphydriidae) of Australia
Authors: Jennings John T , Macdonald John A , Schiff Nathan M , Parslow Ben A 
Published: November 2021

AbstractWe re‐diagnoseRhysacephalaBenson, 1954, a genus of xiphydriid woodwasps confined to eastern mainland Australia, Tasmania and Lord Howe Island.Rhysacephala leai(Forsius, 1927), including the first description of the female,Rhysacephala obtusiventris(Rohwer, 1918), andRhysacephala wilsoniBenson, 1954 are redescribed. Six new species from eastern Australia are described:Rhysacephala amplipretarsusJennings, Parslow & Macdonald,sp. nov.,Rhysacephala fulvaJennings, Parslow & Macdonald,sp. nov.,Rhysacephala impensaJennings, Parslow & Macdonald,sp. nov.,Rhysacephala monteithiJennings, Parslow & Macdonald,sp. nov.,Rhysacephala phalarosJennings, Parslow & Macdonald,sp. nov.andRhysacephala tenebrilataJennings, Parslow & Macdonald,sp. nov.A monotypic genus,AustroxiphydaJennings, Macdonald, Schiff & Parslow,gen. nov., is established and includesAustroxiphyda lasalleiJennings, Macdonald, Schiff & Parslow,sp. nov.Keys to identify the 12 Australian species of Xiphydriinae are provided.
New bee species from northern Queensland, Australia (Hymenoptera: Colletidae, Halictidae, Megachilidae)
Authors: Leijs Remko , Hogendoorn Katja 
Published: November 2021

AbstractFive new species of bees are described from the Quinkan region of Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia: Austrothurgus nanus sp. nov. (Megachilidae), Nomia (Paulynomia) eburata sp. nov. (Halictidae), Leioproctus (Protomorpha) quinkanensis sp. nov., Chrysocolletes loripes sp. nov., Chrysocolletes aureus sp. nov. (Colletidae). A sixth species, Chrysocolletes doreyi sp. nov. (Colletidae), is described from Walker Creek, East of Karumba in the Gulf Country, Queensland. Most descriptions are associated with DNA‐barcodes. Modified identification keys and image plates with diagnostic characters are provided.
Comparative analysis of the small and large intestines of Acará Geophagus brasiliensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) (Pisces: Cichlidae)
Authors: Chaves Ana Paula Gorle de Miranda , Oliveira Maurício Gustavo , Paschoalini Alessandro Loureiro , Bazzoli Nilo , Santos José Enemir dos 
Published: November 2021

AbstractGeophagus brasiliensis, popularly known as acará, is a common fish in lentic freshwater environments in South America. This species has a detritivorous‐iliophagous or omnivorous feeding habit, with high food plasticity; however, there are no studies describing its intestinal tract histologically. Therefore, the present study analysed through histological and histochemical techniques the intestines of the acará. Adult specimens were collected with gillnets, anaesthetized and euthanized. Then, the fish were submitted to biometry and dissection to remove fragments of intestines. The samples were fixed in Bouin liquid for 12 hours and subjected to histological and histochemical techniques. Histologically, all samples of intestines were organized into four layers: mucosa, submucosa, muscular and serosa. The small intestine (foregut and midgut) was characterized by the presence of intestinal villi covered by simple prismatic epithelium with a striated border and goblet cells supported by the connective lamina propria. In the large intestine (hindgut), there was an absence of villi and an abundance of goblet cells. Positive reaction to Periodic Acid–Schiff (PAS) and Alcian Blue (AB) pH 2.5 reactions were detected in goblet cells, indicating the presence of mucosubstances. No lipids were detected in the intestine cells due to the negative reaction to the Sudan Black B. The results of the present study provide subsidies for a better understanding of the intestinal morphology of teleosts and provide valuable information for phylogenetic studies.
A scoping review of maternal near miss assessment in Australia, New Zealand, South‐East Asia and the South Pacific region: How, what, why and where to?
Authors: Jayaratnam Skandarupan , Franklin Richard , de Costa Caroline 
Published: November 2021

BackgroundSevere maternal morbidity or maternal near miss (MNM) events can have significant consequences for individuals, their families and society and the study of these events may inform practices to reduce future adverse pregnancy outcomes.AimsTo review the scope of MNM studies undertaken in Australia, New Zealand, South‐East Asia and the South Pacific region.Materials and MethodsA systematic search of four online databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS and CINAHL) and the World Health Organization Library was conducted to identify all relevant studies published between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2020. The studies were reviewed and included if they assessed MNM using a composite outcome or a predefined set of indicators.ResultsThe literature search yielded 143 articles of which 49 are included in this review. There were substantial differences in the monitoring approach to MNM in the Australasian region. Overall rates of MNM in the region ranged from two to 100/1000 births and the most common aetiologies identified were direct obstetric causes such as postpartum haemorrhage, pre‐eclampsia and sepsis. Multidisciplinary review indicated a substantial number of MNM cases were preventable or amenable to improved management, mostly from a provider perspective.ConclusionsAssessment of MNM is an important part of the evaluation of maternity care provision. Reaching a consensus on indicators and how best to collect information will allow a more discerning assessment of MNM including longer‐term health outcomes, aspects of preventability and financial implications for health services.
Cancer in thyroglossal duct cysts
Authors: Wong Jessica , Lee James C. , Grodski Simon , Yeung Meei , Serpell Jonathan 
Published: November 2021

AbstractBackgroundThyroglossal duct cysts (TDC) account for 7% of midline neck swellings. TDC carcinoma (TDCC) is rare, reported in 1% of all TDCs. We aimed to describe the incidence of TDCC, the accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), and to identify suspicious, predictive ultrasound (USG) features.MethodA cross sectional study of TDC patients in the Monash University Endocrine Surgery Database from 2001 to 2021.ResultsEighty‐six patients had surgery for TDC, of median age 48 and a female preponderance (62%). Preoperative USG was used in 85% and FNAC in 57%. There were six cases (7%) of TDCC with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). USG in five TDCC cases showed a solid nodule within the cyst wall. FNAC was undertaken in five TDCC cases from the solid nodule; malignant in one and suspicious for malignancy in two. Two TDCC patients had concurrent total thyroidectomy (TT), and three subsequently had a TT. Multifocal thyroid PTC was found in two patients. One patient had a recurrence in the lateral lymph nodes, nine years after excision of the TDCC and TT. All patients are alive and well with no distant metastases (median follow up 11 years).ConclusionThe 7% incidence of TDCC is higher than the usually reported 1% in the literature. We recommend a preoperative USG to evaluate the TDC, thyroid gland and cervical lymph nodes, and an FNAC to target the solid component of the TDC, and favour total thyroidectomy for all patients with TDCC.
Activation of D1/D5 receptors ameliorates decreased intrinsic excitability of hippocampal neurons induced by neonatal blockade of N‐methyl‐d‐aspartate receptors
Authors: Griego Ernesto , Hernández‐Frausto Melissa , Márquez Luis A. , Lara‐Valderrabano Leonardo , López Rubalcava Carolina , Galván Emilio J. 
Published: November 2021

Background and PurposeDysregulation of dopaminergic transmission combined with transient hypofunction of N‐methyl‐d‐aspartate receptors (NMDARs) is a key mechanism that may underlie cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia.Experimental ApproachTherefore, we aimed to identify electrophysiologic alterations in animals neonatally treated with the NMDA receptor antagonist, MK‐801, or with saline solution.Key ResultsPatch‐clamp whole‐cell recordings from MK‐801‐treated animals revealed altered passive and active electrophysiologic properties compared with CA1 pyramidal cells from saline‐treated animals, including up‐regulation of the K+ inward‐rectifier conductance and fast‐inactivating and slow/non‐inactivating K+ currents. Up‐regulation of these membrane ionic currents reduced the overall excitability and altered the firing properties of CA1 pyramidal cells. We also explored the capability of cells treated with MK‐801 to express intrinsic excitability potentiation, a non‐synaptic form of hippocampal plasticity associated with cognition and memory formation. CA1 pyramidal cells from animals treated with MK‐801 were unable to convey intrinsic excitability potentiation and had blunted synaptic potentiation. Furthermore, MK‐801‐treated animals also exhibited reduced cognitive performance in the Barnes maze task. Notably, activation of D1/D5 receptors with SKF‐38,393 partially restored electrophysiologic alterations caused by neonatal treatment with MK‐801.Conclusion and ImplicationsOur results offer a molecular and mechanistic explanation based on dysregulation of glutamatergic transmission, in addition to dopaminergic transmission, that may contribute to the understanding of the cognitive deterioration associated with schizophrenia.