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Hong Kong as public administration metropolis in the internationalization of public administration education: one Hong Kong university experience
Authors: Wong Vincent 
Published: May 2021

PurposeThis article explores the roles and the expertise of Hong Kong in the internationalization of public administration education.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology is based on the data of 5 internationalization initiatives of one Hong Kong university with its internationalization partners in Macau, Korea, Australia, Russia and Finland. The data obtained lasted for a period of 18 months, from September 2019 to March 2021.FindingsThe finding of this study revealed that (1) there are 5 “pubtropolis roles” (roles of a public administration metropolis) of Hong Kong in the internationalization of public administration education in China, Asia, Asia-Pacific, Belt-and-Road and Europe. The findings also revealed that (2) Hong Kong served as a pubtropolis with its “5C” expertise in curriculum innovation, customized training, competence framework, competence assessment and comparative policy.Research limitations/implicationsAs the methodology of this article is based on the data of 5 internationalization initiatives of one Hong Kong university by one academia only, further studies can be conducted at department, faculty or university level for multiple academia.Practical implicationsThere are two practical implications: (1) The more the roles of a city, the broader the view in its internationalization of public administration initiatives; (2) Hong Kong could further tap on its expertise in “5C” in public administration: curriculum innovation, customized training, competence framework, competence assessment and comparative policy to exert its “geo-management” power.Social implicationsThis article argues that public services can be improved by the setting up of “Sabbatical Leave Scheme for Internationalization of Public Administration” by respective governments to sustain the impacts observed.Originality/valueIt is from the author's original work.
A note on variation iteration method with an application on Lane–Emden equations
Authors: Verma Amit K. , Kumar Narendra , Singh Mandeep , Agarwal Ravi P. 
Published: May 2021

PurposeIn this article, the authors consider the following nonlinear singular boundary value problem (SBVP) known as Lane–Emden equations, −u″(t)-(α/t) u′(t) = g(t, u), 0 < t < 1 where α ≥ 1 subject to two-point and three-point boundary conditions. The authors propose to develop a novel method to solve the class of Lane–Emden equations.Design/methodology/approachThe authors improve the modified variation iteration method (VIM) proposed in [JAAC, 9(4) 1242–1260 (2019)], which greatly accelerates the convergence and reduces the computational task.FindingsThe findings revealed that either exact or highly accurate approximate solutions of Lane–Emden equations can be computed with the proposed method.Originality/valueNovel modification is made in the VIM that provides either exact or highly accurate approximate solutions of Lane-Emden equations, which does not exist in the literature.
The knowledge of triage system in disaster among emergency medical service personnel at Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Riyadh city stations
Authors: Althunayyan Saqer , Alhalybah Abdullah , Aloudah Ahmed , Samarkandi Osama A. , Khan Anas A. 
Published: May 2021

PurposeSimple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) is a unique triage system used by prehospital providers during disasters to quickly categorize and prioritize patient care according to severity. This study aims at evaluating knowledge about the START triage system among field emergency medical service (EMS) personnel working at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in the stations of the city of Riyadh.Design/methodology/approachThis is a cross-sectional study that examined data collected from August 2019 to January 2020. The statistical population is from all field EMS personnel working in the SRCA located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Using simple random sampling, 239 field EMS personnel were assessed, and 235 completed the study (98.3% response rate). Data were collected electronically using demographics and 15 multiple choice emergency scenarios based on the START protocol.FindingsThe mean correct score is 8.21 ± 3.36 out of 15 questions of triage knowledge (score of 0–15 points), indicating that those respondents have moderate knowledge levels on the START triage tool. Physicians and paramedics have higher mean scores (10.13 ± 3.42 and 9.07 ± 3.22, respectively), which are significantly higher than emergency medical technicians and nurses (7.25 ± 3.15 and 5.63 ± 2.72, respectively; p < 0.05). The providers who attended the training course had higher mean scores (p < 0.05).Originality/valueBased on the results of the study, field EMS personnel did not reflect full knowledge of START triage tool. An interdisciplinary approach that adopts reinforcement education and periodical training courses is highly recommended to improve the respondents' performance and productivity. Moreover, there was a noticeable correlation between performance of respondents on the one hand and their education levels and prior training on the other hand.
Lifestyle information from YouTube influencers: some consumption patterns
Authors: Thelwall Mike 
Published: May 2021

PurposeDespite lifestyle information needs being an important part of our daily lives, little is known about the role of common sources. Whilst magazines and television are traditional providers of lifestyle content, including for fashion, makeup, fitness and cookery, they have been partly replaced by content-creating online influencers.Design/methodology/approachTo investigate this new resource, this article analyses comments on the videos of 223 UK female lifestyle influencers on YouTube for information about possible viewing patterns.FindingsThree quarters of comments are written during the week of the video being published, consistent with videos being consumed with an information browsing function, rather than treated as an information resource to be searched when needed. Commenting on the videos of multiple influencers occurred often, suggesting that many viewers are not loyal to a single influencer. Thus, influencers seem to primarily support active scanning rather than searching for specific information. Typical viewers of UK female lifestyle influencers can therefore expect to accumulate lifestyle ideas and knowledge for potential future use in addition to gaining timely suggestions for near future routine decision-making.Practical implicationsPublic-facing information professionals, health professionals and counsellors may consider recommending selected videos or influencers to help with lifestyle concerns.Originality/valueThis is the first large scale study of content-creating influencers as a lifestyle information resource.
Impact of firm's intellectual capital on firm performance: a study of Indian firms and the moderating effects of age and gender
Authors: Chatterjee Sheshadri , Chaudhuri Ranjan , Thrassou Alkis , Sakka Georgia 
Published: May 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to empirically examine the impact of Indian firms' intellectual capital on firm performance, as well as the moderating effects of age and gender therein.Design/methodology/approachThe research initially develops a theoretical model, through extant works and theories, which is subsequently empirically validated using the partial least square structural equation modeling technique with 328 respondents from 12 Indian firms.FindingsThe study concludes that specific dimensions of firms' intellectual capital, including structural capital, human capital and customer capital, positively and significantly impact firm performance, which in turn provides the firm competitive advantages. The study also finds that there are significant moderating effects of age and gender on the relationship between firm's intellectual capital and firm performance.Research limitations/implicationsFurther to its evident contribution to scholarly knowledge and its provision of a validated model, which could be used in other emerging and developed markets as well, the research provides valuable practicable directions to firm executives regarding the importance and utilization of the structural, human and customer capital in improving firm performance and strengthening its competitive edge.Originality/valueThe study adds valuable knowledge to the body of literature on intellectual capital, through its explicit empirical findings, as well as through its focus on the significant emerging market of India.
Special and differential treatment in the WTO: framing differential treatment to achieve (real) development
Authors: Ukpe Aniekan , Khorana Sangeeta 
Published: May 2021

PurposeSpecial and differential treatment (SDT) in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has failed to integrate developing countries into the international trading system, as contemplated by the WTO Agreement, itself. This paper aims to interrogate the current application of SDT by WTO members as the possible undermining factor for SDT not delivering on its objective.Design/methodology/approachThe research uses a qualitative legal methodology. This study conducts desk analysis of primary legal materials and existing literature to assess current reflections of SDT and draw lessons for reforms in the WTO.FindingsFrom interrogating current SDT practice in the WTO and a comparative analysis with a similar differential treatment under the Montreal Protocol, this paper finds that indeed, the problem lies in the current approach to SDT application in the WTO. This study finds that the existing absence of eligibility criteria for determining access to SDT by countries is the core reason for the abuse and sub-optimal outcome from its application.Originality/valueWhile making a case for a rules-based approach to differentiation in the WTO, this paper proposes a unique methodology for differentiating between developing countries for SDT, including the use of a composite indicator to ensure that indicators that are used sufficiently reflect their heterogeneous needs. Drawing inspiration from Gonzalezet al.(2011a), this study introduces an adaptation for selecting a threshold for graduation. Specifically, the proposal on the value of the standard deviation of countries from the weighted mean of the composite indicator as the threshold for graduating countries from SDT is novel.
Visualization of preference aggregation based on Weber point in social network group decision-making problem
Authors: Yang Zhiqin , Qian Wuyong , Wang Jue 
Published: May 2021

PurposeThis study aims to construct a Weber point-based model to complete the visualization of preference aggregation in group decision-making problem, in which decision-makers are associated with trust relationship.Design/methodology/approachThis study mainly comprises four parts: trust propagation, preference aggregation, opinion adjustment and alternative selection. Firstly, the incomplete trust between decision-makers is completed with trust transfer operators and propagation probability in trust propagation process. Secondly, a preference aggregation model based on Weber point is proposed to aggregate the group preference visually. Thirdly, opinions are adjusted to reach a consensus. Finally, the ranking of alternatives is determined by the correlation coefficient with the group preference as a reference.FindingsThe Weber point-based model proposed in this study can minimize the gap in the preference of alternatives between the group and all decision-makers, and realize the visualization of aggregation result. A case of plan selection is introduced to illustrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed model.Originality/valueBy comparing the result with the weighted average-based preference aggregation method, the Weber point-based model proposed in this study can show the result of preference aggregation intuitively and improve group consensus.
Consumer buying behavior, sense of security and basic economic knowledge among young consumers with ASD-Asperger syndrome: an exploratory study
Authors: Frączek Bożena , Plutecka Katarzyna , Gagat-Matuła Anna , Czyż Anna 
Published: May 2021

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify consumer buying behavior, sense of security on the market and basic economic knowledge among young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – Asperger Syndrome, while the empirical goal is the development of conclusions and implications, which may be used in consumer strategies.

Design/methodology/approach
The research consisted of a pilot study and used the diagnostic survey method. A survey questionnaire of the own devising was used. The study used a purposive (arbitrary) sample. This was a non-probability respondent sample, consisting of subjective selection by researchers among a selected closed representative sample, the aim of which was to test the research tool (survey questionnaire) during the pilot study. The survey questionnaire was constructed on the basis of theoretical assumptions explaining consumer buying behavior and on a literature review regarding research conducted in this area. The study was conducted on adolescents aged between 16 and 19 years of age, 40 of whom suffered from ASD – Asperger syndrome and 50 of whom were without ASD – Asperger syndrome (control group).

Findings
The results indicate a limited range of consumer behaviors, a relatively poor sense of security in consumer (retail) spending and a limited understanding of fundamental consumer issues among young consumers with ASD – Asperger syndrome in comparison to people from the control group.

Practical implications
This study suggests that marketers should prepare diverse means of communication with consumers and a variety of sales strategies targeted at consumers with communication disorders. The research may be extended to include the large number of factors that influence consumer behavior among people with ASD – Asperger syndrome, together with the determination of the predictors. The factors contribute to a varying extent to constant changes in consumer behavior, which makes it necessary for longitudinal or even cyclical studies to be carried out. In further research, the research tool should be improved in terms of more precise questions relevant to a given issue and random sampling should be implemented.

Social implications
The research concept can be transferred to other vulnerable groups with communication disorders (e.g. with hearing disorders).

Originality/value
To the best of the author’s knowledge, this study is the first to investigate selected aspects of consumer (and financial consumer) behavior among young people with ASD – Asperger syndrome.
Trust Between Teacher and Student in Academic Education at School
Authors: Platz Monika 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
What is the nature and what is the role of trust between teacher and student in academic education at school? Providing a philosophically informed answer to these questions is the aim of this paper. In its first part, I present a relationship account of trust based on two fundamental assumptions: first, trust between teacher and student is essentially about them being in a trust relationship, and second, the reasons for trust are relationship dependent. The second part explores the role of trust by looking at two aspects of academic education at school: the student's acquisition of knowledge from the teacher's testimony and the student's development of epistemic confidence, the latter being a key constituent of competent epistemic agency. Drawing on findings from developmental psychology, I explain how trust is involved in successful academic education at school. My aim is to provide a detailed conception of trust in the teacher–student relationship, as well as a conclusive argument for the importance and the value of trust in academic education at school.
Effect of extended‐release naltrexone on alcohol consumption: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Murphy Charles E. , Wang Ralph C. , Montoy Juan Carlos , Whittaker Evans , Raven Maria 
Published: May 2021

AbstractAimsThe aims of this study were to (1) estimate the effect of extended‐release naltrexone compared with placebo on alcohol consumption in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and (2) conduct pre‐planned subgroup analyses to test whether being abstinent when initiating treatment (lead‐in abstinence) or the duration of treatment improves treatment efficacy.DesignSystematic review and random‐effects meta‐analysis of blinded randomized placebo‐controlled trials reporting the effect extended‐release naltrexone on alcohol consumption.SettingOutpatient clinics.ParticipantsSeven trials evaluating a total of 1500 adults with AUD receiving monthly injections of either placebo or extended‐release naltrexone at doses of 150–400 mg for 2–6 months and some form of behavioral therapy.MeasurementsPooled weighted mean difference (WMD) in drinking days per month and heavy drinking days per month.FindingsThe WMD was −2.0 [95% confidence interval (CI) = −3.4, −0.6; P = 0.03] in favor of extended‐release naltrexone for drinking days per month and −1.2 (95% CI = −0.2, −2.1; P = 0.02) for heavy drinking days per month, indicating that treatment resulted in two fewer drinking days per month and 1.2 fewer heavy drinking days per month compared with placebo. Trials not requiring lead‐in abstinence and those lasting longer than 3 months reported larger reductions in heavy drinking days per month; WMD –2.0 (95% CI = −3.52, −0.48; P = 0.01) and −1.9 (95% CI = −3.2, −0.5; P = 0.01), respectively. In all cases, the I2 statistics (0–7.2%) did not suggest substantial heterogeneity.ConclusionsExtended‐release naltrexone reduces drinking days and heavy drinking days per month compared with placebo. Reductions are larger with a longer duration of treatment.
Health and health care access in the US transgender population health (TransPop) survey
Authors: Feldman Jamie L. , Luhur Winston Ekaprasetia , Herman Jody L. , Poteat Tonia , Meyer Ilan H. 
Published: May 2021

AbstractBackgroundProbability and nonprobability‐based studies of US transgender persons identify different disparities in health and health care access.ObjectivesWe used TransPop, the first US national probability survey of transgender persons, to describe and compare measures of health and health access among transgender, nonbinary, and cisgender participants. We directly compared the results with 2015 US Transgender Survey (USTS) data and with previously published analyses from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).MethodsAll participants were screened by Gallup Inc., which recruited a probability sample of US adults. Transgender people were identified using a two‐step screening process. Eligible participants completed self‐administered questionnaires (transgender n = 274, cisgender n = 1162). We obtained weighted proportions/means, then tested for differences between gender groups. Logistic regression was performed to evaluate associations. Bivariate analyses were conducted using the weighted USTS data set for shared variables in USTS and TransPop.ResultsTransgender participants were younger and more racially diverse compared to the cisgender group. Despite equally high insurance coverage, transgender people more often avoided care due to cost concerns. Nonbinary persons were less likely to access transgender‐related health care providers/clinics than transgender men and women. Transgender respondents more often rated their health as fair/poor, with more frequently occuring poor physical and mental health days compared to cisgender participants. Health conditions including HIV, emphysema, and ulcer were higher among transgender people. TransPop and USTS, unlike BRFSS‐based analyses, showed no differences in health or health access.DiscussionTransgender persons experience health access disparities centered on avoidance of care due to cost beyond insured status. Health disparities correspond with models of minority stress, with nonbinary persons having distinct health/health access patterns. Despite different sampling methods, USTS and TransPop appear more similar than BRFSS studies regarding health/health access.ConclusionFuture research should elucidate health care costs for transgender and nonbinary people, while addressing methodology in national studies of transgender health.
Delayed coloanal anastomosis as a stoma‐sparing alternative to immediate coloanal anastomosis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Lin Snow Y. , Ow Zachariah G. W. , Tan Darren J. H. , Tay Phoebe W. L. , Lim Sze Y. , Xiao Jieling , Wong Neng W. , Wong Kar Y. , Foo Fung J. , Chong Choon S. 
Published: May 2021

AbstractBackgroundRecent clinical trials have demonstrated favorable outcomes associated with trans‐anal colonic pull‐through for rectal resection followed by delayed coloanal anastomoses (DCA), resulting in a resurgence in popularity of the technique. This meta‐analysis aims to review existing literature to evaluate the postoperative complications associated with DCA, and to make comparisons with immediate coloanal anastomoses (ICA) after colorectal resection to assess the suitability of DCA as an alternative form of surgical treatment.MethodsMedline and Embase databases were reviewed from inception until 31 July 2020 in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Single‐arm studies that involved patients undergoing DCA for benign or malignant causes were selected, and meta‐analysis of proportions was conducted to determine the prevalence of postoperative complications following DCA. Comparative studies comparing postoperative outcomes between DCA and ICA were also included for comparative meta‐analysis.ResultsPatients undergoing DCA were significantly less likely to require diverting stoma construction as compared to ICA (odds ratio [OR] = 0.04; confidence interval [CI]: 0.02–0.07; P < 0.001). Overall postoperative morbidity (OR = 0.50; 95% CI: 0.23–1.12; P = 0.09) and mortality (OR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.12–1.98; P = 0.32) was comparable between DCA and ICA groups. No significant differences in perioperative complications, such as anastomotic leakage (OR = 0.42; 95% CI: 0.11–1.64; P = 0.21), postoperative ileus, pelvic abscesses, or sepsis, were noted between DCA and ICA.ConclusionOur study shows no differences in complications or functional outcomes between DCA and ICA. Pooled analysis expectedly revealed a lower rate of diverting stoma in patients undergoing DCA. DCA is thus a safe alternative to current surgical practices where avoidance of a stoma is desired.