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Fashion forecasting: an overview from material culture to industry
Authors: Garcia Clarice Carvalho 
Published: July 2021

PurposeAlthough writings in the fashion forecasting field often mention the connections between industry and culture, it still requires further clarifications in a context of uncertainty, fast pace changes and a high volume of information. This paper aims to explore fashion as a material culture to discuss forecasting roles in different stages of dialogue between culture and industry.Design/methodology/approachThis paper explores the cultural aspects of fashion to discuss multiple roles of forecasting and its implications in the fashion system from a multidimensional perspective that interlaces culture and industry in contemporary contexts through a literature review in fashion forecasting and material culture. Recent nonacademic articles were also reviewed in order to highlight fresh perspectives in the field.FindingsThe literature review demonstrates that there are two main lines of reasoning in trend forecasting. First, trend forecasting as a cultural and predictive practice focused on understanding emerging shifts in the culture and translating them to the industry. The second approach considers trend forecasting as a strategic and curatorial practice that not merely predicts consumer's behaviors and preferences but intentionally acts as a filter of all the available possibilities curating and narrowing them down to organize the market around assertive information reducing financial losses risk. This article proposes an integration between the two perspectives – from culture to industry – in a contemporary context where consumers' tastes and preferences have become increasingly diverse, and early diffusion theories can no longer explain fashion spread.Research limitations/implicationsFurther investigations of contemporary and potential future trend forecasting roles and aspects could benefit from in-depth interviews and focus groups with industry experts, consumers and academics.Practical implicationsThe paper intends to approximate theoretical reflections of fashion as a material culture to the current industry context.Originality/valueIt contributes to the studies of fashion forecasting, providing an overview of its development, roles and objectives, both from the industrial and material culture perspectives, which culminates in a framework that summarizes its intricate mechanisms.
Exploring perceptions of pracademics in an Arab context
Authors: Chaaban Youmen , Sellami Abdellatif , Sawalhi Rania , Elkhouly Marwa 
Published: July 2021

PurposeThis study explored the perceptions of Arab professionals toward pracademia and the ways they position themselves as professionals in this field.Design/methodology/approachNarrative data were elicited through semi-structured interviews with a total of eighteen pracademics identified for their work in teacher education. Participants included ten professional development (PD) specialists, three university supervisors and five specialists working at the Ministry of Education in Qatar.FindingsNarrative analysis of the interviews revealed variations in their identity renegotiations, with one group experiencing an emerging pracademic identity and the other group “holding on” to their previous practitioner identities. The narratives further provided insight into Arab pracademics relating to three themes: (1) definitions and roles, (2) knowledge and skills and (3) relationships with others, all of which pertain to pracademic identity construction.Originality/valueThe study contributes to understanding the identity renegotiation of pracademics working in multiple contexts in an Arab setting. Several recommendations are offered to support pracademics' identity renegotiation as a social activity.
Population groups and banks: a comparative study on the survival analysis of Indian commercial banks
Authors: Khanna Sakshi , Gaur Manoj 
Published: July 2021

Purpose
Banks in India have started opening their branches in different areas to make sure that their customers get a high-touch experience and they see them as a premier brand. This could be ensured only if the banks show a stable physical presence in the market as well as provide the recent high-tech services to their customers as per the population group. The purpose of this study is to examine the survival rates of the commercial banks in India across the four population groups along with the differences that exist in their survival rates in all the population groups.

Design/methodology/approach
The analysis is based on the quarterly data of the number of functioning offices of the commercial banks in India as per the four population groups from March 2006 to December 2019. The survival is estimated using the Kaplan–Meier estimator.

Findings
From the analysis, it is revealed that survival of the banks changes as per the population group. In addition to this, it is found that the survival time of each category of the bank varies in each population group.

Research limitations/implications
This study focuses only on the commercial banks of India; a similar research could be done for other categories of Indian banks. Also, the results would have been different if the variables such as the size of the bank, bank risk, etc. are included and studied. Moreover, this study is done using the Kaplan–Meier estimator, i.e. time-to-event. Further, an advance study could be done after considering the financial parameters of banks using the Cox’s regression model, which explores the relationship between various predictors and the time-to-event.

Social implications
Due to the changes in the preferences of societies, the banks should also adopt different strategies to ensure that their products are understood and accepted by their customers. This will eventually increase the survival rate of the banks.

Originality/value
The work made in this study is completely new.
Social innovation and temporary innovations systems (TIS): insights from nature-based solutions in Europe
Authors: Rhodes Mary Lee , McQuaid Siobhan , Donnelly-Cox Gemma 
Published: July 2021

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the applicability of the complexity-based temporary innovation system (TIS) framework to social innovation and examine the extent to which “nature-based solution” (NBS) projects may be understood through a TIS lens. It is proposed that TIS provides a framework to facilitate multi-actor engagement in social innovation responses to the complexity of wicked problems? The goal is to explore if TIS provides a useful framework for understanding the evolution of social innovation projects and enabling more consciously designed and facilitated social innovation with the potential for large-scale, long-term impact.

Design/methodology/approach
The research uses a case study methodology in which 10 NBS projects in 3 European cities are examined and compared to the expected features of a TIS as proposed by anonymised for the review process (2018; 2019)

Findings
Of the 10 NBS projects, only 3 were “TIS-like”, each of which was targeting wicked problems in the city/community. As only one of the remaining 7 projects was aimed at a wicked problem, the authors concluded that the TIS framework may be best suited to those social innovations that address one or more wicked problems and that NBS projects may not display this feature.

Research limitations/implications
The authors conclude with a reflection on theoretical insights arising from applying the TIS framework to NBS in particular, and social innovation generally – and proposes the next steps in developing the TIS framework in relation to social innovation.

Originality/value
This paper applies a new complexity framework to empirical data that have not been examined previously. This analysis contributes to the development of a new framework for designing and analysing complex social innovation initiatives and challenges existing theories presenting NBSs as addressing complex “wicked” problems.
Effect of microwave operating power and reflow time on the microstructure and tensile properties of Sn–3.0Ag–0.5Cu/Cu solder joints
Authors: Said Mardiana , Mohd Nazeri Muhammad Firdaus , Mohd Sharif Nurulakmal , Mohamad Ahmad Azmin 
Published: July 2021

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the morphology and tensile properties of SAC305 solder alloy under the influence of microwave hybrid heating (MHH) for soldering at different microwave parameters.Design/methodology/approachSi wafer was used as susceptor in MHH for solder reflow. Microwave operating power for medium and high ranging from 40 to 140 s reflow time was used to investigate their effect on the microstructure and strength of SAC305/Cu solder joints. The morphology and elemental composition of the intermetallic compound (IMC) joint were evaluated on the top surface and cross-sectional view.FindingsIMC formation transformed from scallop-like to elongated scallop-like structure for medium operating power and scallop-like to planar-like structure for high operating power when exposed to longer reflow time. Compositional and phase analysis confirmed that the observed IMCs consist of Cu6Sn5, Cu3Sn and Ag3Sn. A thinner IMC layer was formed at medium operating power, 80 s (2.4 µm), and high operating power, 40 s (2.5 µm). The ultimate tensile strength at high operating power, 40 s (45.5 MPa), was 44.9% greater than that at medium operating power, 80 s (31.4 MPa).Originality/valueMicrowave parameters with the influence of Si wafer in MHH in soldering have been developed and optimized. A microwave temperature profile was established to select the appropriate parameter for solder reflow. For this MHH soldering method, the higher operating power and shorter reflow time are preferable.
Impact of bilateral investment treaties on foreign direct investment in Africa
Authors: Beri Parfait Bihkongnyuy , Nubong Gabila Fohtung 
Published: July 2021

AbstractAfrica continues to face several challenges that make its share of global foreign direct investment (FDI) to be infinitesimal. These include the prevalence of fragmented investment policies, information asymmetry and high sovereign risk. Bilateral investment treaties (BITs) can help overcome some of these encumbrances by signalling the host country's willingness to protect FDIs. This study hypothesizes that BITs can play an augmentation role and investigates their impact on FDI attraction using data across 48 African countries from 2000 to 2018. In contrast to the previous theoretical and most empirical literature, results based on the two‐step systems generalized method of moments (GMM) show that ratified BITs do not perform a significant role in FDI attraction. Nonetheless, the additional analyses allowed us to make some rather non‐trivial conclusions about the possible effects of BITs concluded with France on FDI. The study recommends that countries should participate in some BITs, although governments need to be cautious when tying their hands with BITs because of susceptibility to damaging litigations that sometimes follow, irrespective of the less than commensurate benefits.
Use of crystalloids and colloids in Europe per year from 2010 to 2019: Protocol for an international descriptive study
Authors: Zellweger Núria M. , Hylander Møller Morten , Ellekjær Karen Louise , Jonsson Andreas Bender , Bruun Svan Kathrine , Siegemund Martin , Perner Anders 
Published: July 2021

AbstractIntroductionIntravenous (IV) fluids are widely used in everyday clinical practice. In the last two decades, several trials and clinical practice guidelines have been published on the use of different types and dosages of IV fluid. This may have led to a change in clinical practice. Thus, we aim to describe the use of IV crystalloids and colloids in Europe over a 10‐year period.Methods and analysisWe will collect national or regional data on the use of IV crystalloids and colloids in European hospitals through companies and/or federal medical agencies that provide pharmaceutical data concerning the type and amount of fluids used from January 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2019. We will use run charts to describe time trends in the use of fluids.ConclusionThis study will provide insight into the use of IV fluids in Europe between 2010 and 2019. It will enable the observation of changes over time and among the different European countries and regions. This will provide information on the extent to which landmark trials and clinical practice guidelines on fluids have affected clinical practice in Europe regarding the use of IV fluids.
Pathways towards a sustainable future envisioned by early‐career conservation researchers
Authors: Raatikainen Kaisa J. , Purhonen Jenna , Pohjanmies Tähti , Peura Maiju , Nieminen Eini , Mustajärvi Linda , Helle Ilona , Shennan‐Farpón Yara , Ahti Pauliina A. , Basile Marco , Bernardo Nicola , Bertram Michael G. , Bouarakia Oussama , Brias‐Guinart Aina , Fijen Thijs , Froidevaux Jérémy S. P. , Hemmingmoore Heather , Hocevar Sara , Kendall Liam , Lampinen Jussi , Marjakangas Emma‐Liina , Martin Jake M. , Oomen Rebekah A. , Segre Hila , Sidemo‐Holm William , Silva André P. , Thorbjørnsen Susanna Huneide , Torrents‐Ticó Miquel , Zhang Di , Ziemacki Jasmin 
Published: July 2021

AbstractScientists have warned decision‐makers about the severe consequences of the global environmental crisis since the 1970s. Yet ecological degradation continues and little has been done to address climate change. We investigated early‐career conservation researchers' (ECR) perspectives on, and prioritization of, actions furthering sustainability. We conducted a survey (n = 67) and an interactive workshop (n = 35) for ECR attendees of the 5th European Congress of Conservation Biology (2018). Building on these data and discussions, we identified ongoing and forthcoming advances in conservation science. These include increased transdisciplinarity, science communication, advocacy in conservation, and adoption of a transformation‐oriented social–ecological systems approach to research. The respondents and participants had diverse perspectives on how to achieve sustainability. Reformist actions were emphasized as paving the way for more radical changes in the economic system and societal values linked to the environment and inequality. Our findings suggest that achieving sustainability requires a strategy that (1) incorporates the multiplicity of people's views, (2) places a greater value on nature, and (3) encourages systemic transformation across political, social, educational, and economic realms on multiple levels. We introduce a framework for ECRs to inspire their research and practice within conservation science to achieve real change in protecting biological diversity.
Potential alien ranges of European plants will shrink in the future, but less so for already naturalized than for not yet naturalized species
Authors: Pouteau Robin , Biurrun Idoia , Brunel Caroline , Chytrý Milan , Dawson Wayne , Essl Franz , Fristoe Trevor , Haveman Rense , Hobohm Carsten , Jansen Florian , Kreft Holger , Lenoir Jonathan , Lenzner Bernd , Meyer Carsten , Moeslund Jesper Erenskjold , Pergl Jan , Pyšek Petr , Svenning Jens‐Christian , Thuiller Wilfried , Weigelt Patrick , Wohlgemuth Thomas , Yang Qiang , van Kleunen Mark 
Published: July 2021

AbstractAimsThe rapid increase in the number of species that have naturalized beyond their native range is among the most apparent features of the Anthropocene. How alien species will respond to other processes of future global changes is an emerging concern and remains poorly misunderstood. We therefore ask whether naturalized species will respond to climate and land use change differently than those species not yet naturalized anywhere in the world.LocationGlobal.MethodsWe investigated future changes in the potential alien range of vascular plant species endemic to Europe that are either naturalized (n = 272) or not yet naturalized (1,213) outside of Europe. Potential ranges were estimated based on projections of species distribution models using 20 future climate‐change scenarios. We mapped current and future global centres of naturalization risk. We also analysed expected changes in latitudinal, elevational and areal extent of species’ potential alien ranges.ResultsWe showed a large potential for more worldwide naturalizations of European plants currently and in the future. The centres of naturalization risk for naturalized and non‐naturalized plants largely overlapped, and their location did not change much under projected future climates. Nevertheless, naturalized plants had their potential range shifting poleward over larger distances, whereas the non‐naturalized ones had their potential elevational ranges shifting further upslope under the most severe climate change scenarios. As a result, climate and land use changes are predicted to shrink the potential alien range of European plants, but less so for already naturalized than for non‐naturalized species.Main conclusionsWhile currently non‐naturalized plants originate frequently from mountain ranges or boreal and Mediterranean biomes in Europe, the naturalized ones usually occur at low elevations, close to human centres of activities. As the latter are expected to increase worldwide, this could explain why the potential alien range of already naturalized plants will shrink less.
Overestimation of glomerular filtration rate calculated from creatinine as compared with cystatin C in patients with type 2 diabetes receiving sodium‐glucose cotransportor 2 inhibitors
Authors: Choosongsang Pensiri , Soonthornpun Supamai 
Published: July 2021

AbstractAimThe aim of this cross‐sectional study is to compare creatinine‐based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFRcr) and cystatin C‐based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFRcys) between patients with type 2 diabetes receiving and not receiving sodium‐glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors.MethodsThe plasma specimens from 90 patients with type 2 diabetes who had been receiving SGLT2 inhibitors for at least 24 weeks (SGLT2 inhibitors group) were selected. Meanwhile, the plasma specimens from age‐, sex‐ and BMI‐matched patients with type 2 diabetes not receiving SGLT2 inhibitors (non‐SGLT2 inhibitors group) in 1:1 matching were also selected for comparison. eGFRcr and eGFRcys were calculated using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration equation.ResultsWhen compared with the non‐SGLT2 inhibitors group, eGFRcr was significantly higher in the SGLT2 inhibitors group (70.54 ± 24.87 vs. 79.95 ± 19.57 mL/min/1.73 m2, p = 0.014) while eGFRcys was not different (66.32 ± 24.98 vs 69.17 ± 20.10 ml/min/1.73 m2, p = 0.401). Based on eGFRcr, the chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage in the SGLT2 inhibitors group was lower than that in the non‐SGLT2 inhibitors group, but it was not different when CKD stage was classified by eGFRcys. The difference between eGFRcr and eGFRcys (eGFRcr‐cys) was significantly higher in the SGLT2 inhibitors group (4.22 ± 11.20 vs. 10.78 ± 10.42 ml/min/1.73 m2, p < 0.001). In male patients, there was significant correlation between the eGFRcr‐cys and duration of receiving SGLT‐2 inhibitors (r = 0.398, p = 0.004). This correlation was not found in female patients.ConclusionsThere was a discrepancy between eGFRcr and eGFRcys in patients with type 2 diabetes receiving SGLT2 inhibitors when compared with those not receiving SGLT2 inhibitors.
Splint stiffness and extension effects on a simulated avulsed permanent incisor—A patient‐specific finite element analysis
Authors: Vilela Andomar Bruno Fernandes , Soares Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira , Beaini Thiago Leite , Versluis Antheunis , Soares Carlos José 
Published: July 2021

AbstractBackground/AimSplinting is an important procedure after avulsion. However, the role of splint stiffness and extension is not fully understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of splint stiffness and extensions on the mobility and stress on an injured tooth under physiological biting load.Materials and methodsThree‐dimensional (3D) finite element models were created from a cone beam computer tomogram of a patient with normal occlusion. An avulsion injury of the right central incisor was created with a 1000 N load application on the palatal of the injured tooth, causing increased socket width. Splints made from four materials were tested: 0.9 mm diameter wire‐composite splint (WCS1), 0.4 mm diameter wire‐composite splint (WCS2), 1.0 mm diameter nylon‐composite splint (NCS), and a 2 mm high by 0.2 mm thick plastic strip composite splint (PSS). Three splint extensions (involving 6, 5, and 3 teeth) were evaluated. Mobility of the avulsed tooth and the maximum principal stress distributions in the adjacent teeth were calculated.ResultsThe injured incisor tooth mobility was not affected by the splint extensions. The NCS and PSS stabilized the avulsed incisor but allowed, respectively, 10 and 20 times more mobility under horizontal loading than the WCS1, which inhibited most mobility, while the WCS2 allowed double the mobility compared with WCS1. The NCS and PSS allowed more tooth mobility, mainly in the extrusion direction. Splints were 2–3 times more effective in limiting mobility under intrusive loads than extrusive loads. High levels of stress were found at the base of the composite attachments in the adjacent incisors.ConclusionSplinting an avulsed tooth to one or two teeth bilaterally using a nylon splint or a plastic strip is appropriate for tooth stabilization and should be recommended over the 0.4mm wire‐composite splint, while the 0.9 mm orthodontic wire is too rigid and not recommended.
LevelMind@JC hubs–a novel community‐based youth mental wellness early intervention in Hong Kong: An evaluation of stakeholders' perceptions and experiences
Authors: Lam Bess Yin‐Hung , Hui Christy Lai‐Ming , Lui Simon Sai‐Yu , Chan Kai‐Tai , Wong Michael Tak‐Hing , Chan Sherry Kit‐Wa , Lee Edwin Ho‐Ming , Chang Wing‐Chung , Wong Gloria H. Y. , Chen Eric Yu‐Hai 
Published: July 2021

AbstractObjectivesLevelMind@JC youth mental wellness hubs have been launched as a novel early intervention initiative to mitigate the inevitable youth mental health problems in Hong Kong in 2019. The present study investigated the perceptions and experiences of these hubs amonst three key stakeholders, namely hub youths, hub carers of youths and hub staff.MethodAn online survey assessing the perceptions and experiences of hubs on 6 major domains (e.g., youth‐friendly and nonstigmatizing characteristics) was administered to three stakeholders in December 2020. Seventy‐one hub youths (12–35 years old), 18 hub carers (30–64 years old) and 25 hub staff (24–59 years old) completed the survey.ResultsOn a 5‐point Likert scale with higher ratings representing better outcomes, all three stakeholders reported above‐average ratings on their overall satisfaction of hub experiences (hub youths: mean = 4.4, SD = 0.6; hub carers: mean = 4, SD = 0.8; hub staff: mean = 3.8, SD = 0.6). In addition, hub youths and hub carers reported above‐average ratings on youth‐friendly and nonstigmatizing characteristics regarding hubs (mean >=4.2).ConclusionsThe present findings suggest that the key stakeholders are generally satisfied with and show support to the youth‐friendly, empowering and nonstigmatizing LevelMind @JC hubs. These findings along with the suggestions for hub improvement made by the stakeholders highlight the importance of taking cultural values into consideration whilst planning for mental services. More importantly, clinical implications are also highlighted which give insight for the development and implementation of a scalable, effective, and replicable early community intervention for psychiatric practise pertaining to youth mental health.