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Exploring the barriers for implementing waste trading practices in the construction industry in Australia
Authors: Ratnasabapathy Shiyamini , Alashwal Ali , Perera Srinath 
Published: July 2021

PurposeThe construction industry is a major generator of waste, which has a high potential to yield a substantial amount of waste into the economy as a valuable resource. Waste trading (WT) is a sustainable strategy for improving resource utilisation and transitioning the construction industry towards the circular economy. However, resource recovery through WT is greatly impeded by several barriers which have not been highlighted in previous research. This paper aims to determine the barriers for implementing effective WT practices in the Australian construction and demolition (C&D) sector.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve the aim of this research, a triangulation approach of quantitative and qualitative methods has been used. This mixed-method approach combines a comprehensive literature review, a questionnaire survey using an expert forum and semi-structured interviews with industry experts.FindingsThis study has explored a wide range of barriers to the practices of WT in the C&D sector, which have been categorised based on six perspectives. From a collective perspective, the technical barriers were found to be most important among other categories. The key individual barriers found in this study include the following: the high cost associated with sorting and processing of waste on-site, lack of consistent waste data and reporting system at project, industry and national level, insufficient secured and established market for reusable/recycled waste materials, lack of communication and coordination among stakeholders, lack of user-friendly and active web-based waste exchange systems (with reliable waste information) and lack of incentives from the government to encourage market development. Overcoming these barriers collectively would enable the wide application of WT, which in turn, would have a positive impact on the economy, environment and efficiency of the industry.Research limitations/implicationsThe outcomes of this study are based on the data collected only in the state of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia which is considered as the limitation of this study.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the body of knowledge of C&D waste management (WM) by providing the theoretical and practical implications of closing the loop material cycle by highlighting the importance of economic and environmental benefits of WT. In this study, WT has been recognised as a sustainable strategy to manage waste by identifying the barriers impeding the wider application of effective trading practices in the C&D sector. The findings are useful to WM businesses engaged to establish new circular business models and to government/regulatory bodies in developing initiatives and incentives aiming to promote WT strategies and market platforms. Further research is suggested to test and validate the findings from other jurisdictions of Australia.
Personalized news recommendation based on an improved conditional restricted Boltzmann machine
Authors: Zhong Linxia , Wei Wei , Li Shixuan 
Published: July 2021

Purpose
Because of the extensive user coverage of news sites and apps, greater social and commercial value can be realized if users can access their favourite news as easily as possible. However, news has a timeliness factor; there are serious cold start and data sparsity in news recommendation, and news users are more susceptible to recent topical news. Therefore, this study aims to propose a personalized news recommendation approach based on topic model and restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM).

Design/methodology/approach
Firstly, the model extracts the news topic information based on the LDA2vec topic model. Then, the implicit behaviour data are analysed and converted into explicit rating data according to the rules. The highest weight is assigned to recent hot news stories. Finally, the topic information and the rating data are regarded as the conditional layer and visual layer of the conditional RBM (CRBM) model, respectively, to implement news recommendations.

Findings
The experimental results show that using LDA2vec-based news topic as a conditional layer in the CRBM model provides a higher prediction rating and improves the effectiveness of news recommendations.

Originality/value
This study proposes a personalized news recommendation approach based on an improved CRBM. Topic model is applied to news topic extraction and used as the conditional layer of the CRBM. It not only alleviates the sparseness of rating data to improve the efficient in CRBM but also considers that readers are more susceptible to popular or trending news.
Recognizing the effective factors in managing fire incidents to reduce the collateral damages and casualties
Authors: Soltaninejad Meysam , Faraji Amir , Noorzai Esmatullah 
Published: July 2021

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to introduce and evaluate the effect of critical success factors (CSF) in rescue operations in burning buildings by calculating the partial least squares structural equation modeling of PLS-SEM.

Design/methodology/approach
To do this, success criteria (SC) and CSF in the literature, which are related to the topic, articles, standards and relevant books, will be identified and then evaluated through the extended PLS-SEM model.

Findings
The results show that technological factors, awareness, resources and safety play an effective role in successful performance management in fire accidents.

Research limitations/implications
Appropriate use of these factors will promote incident management and decrease casualties and financial loss in the event of accidents.

Originality/value
Fire-fighting is of great importance, especially in tall and complex buildings. In recent years, extended studies have been carried out regarding fire accident management in terms of CSFs in the category of rescue and firefighting. However, attention has not been paid to the relation and severity of impact between SC and CSF by researchers in addition to the identification of the most important criteria during rescue operations.
Barriers to corporate social responsibility: an Indian SME perspective
Authors: Dixit Sushil Kumar , Priya Samant Shant 
Published: July 2021

PurposeSmall and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the world are generally found to have a limited interest in wider social issues. SMEs face many barriers in operating in a socially responsible and sustainable manner despite it making a good business sense. This paper explores the barriers and challenges faced by Indian SMEs for engaging in corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices.Design/methodology/approachThe research uses interpretive structural modelling (ISM) to explore the structural relationship among barriers faced by Indian SMEs in their CSR engagement which were identified from the past literature and validated by the experts.FindingsThe study identified thirteen variables as important barriers resulting in a lower CSR engagement by Indian SMEs. The ISM model indicates that Indian SMEs focus on tactical rather on strategic needs along with their limited information and knowledge about CSR are the main driving forces which keep them away from an active and meaningful CSR engagement. Their limited CSR engagement capabilities, limited need to engage with their workforce and lower CSR perceived benefits also constrain their CSR engagement. The Indian SMEs also do not see a need for CSR engagement because of lower community and governmental pressure.Originality/valueThe study provides a comprehensive listing of CSR engagement barriers faced by Indian SMEs along with the structural relationships among them. The model developed provides CSR professionals and policymakers an understanding of the important impediments in CSR engagement of Indian SMEs based on their driving power and dependence. This insight will help them in designing initiatives to influence identified barriers to promote CSR engagement by Indian SMEs.
Antecedents of satisfaction and loyalty in different spectator tribes in a football context
Authors: Lamberti Giuseppe , Rialp Josep , Simon Alexandra 
Published: July 2021

PurposeExtending existing research in a football context, this study explores how image and service quality influence spectator tribe satisfaction and loyalty and variations in behaviors depending on age, gender and emotional involvement.Design/methodology/approachSpectators aged 18 years and older who attended Barcelona Football Club home La Liga matches were sampled. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze the model, and hybrid multigroup PLS-SEM was used to explore observed heterogeneity.FindingsImage and service quality both influence spectator satisfaction and loyalty. Satisfaction and loyalty are associated differently with three tribes: a nonpassionate tribe characterized by low emotional involvement and younger and older passionate tribes composed of emotionally involved spectators aged <30 and >30 years old, respectively.Research limitations/implicationsThis study’s results contribute to strengthening the suitability of PLS-SEM and multigroup in sport management, in particular for analyzing the behavior of specific groups of football spectators.Originality/valueThe findings of this study underline image and service quality as crucial to football spectator satisfaction and loyalty, with emotional involvement and age defining different consumer tribes as potential targets for marketing purposes.
The effect of environmental humidity/water absorption on tribo-mechanical performance of polymers and polymer composites – a review
Authors: Randhawa Kawaljit Singh , Patel Ashwin 
Published: July 2021

Purpose
The mechanical and tribological properties of polymers and polymer composites vary with different environmental conditions. This paper aims to review the influence of humidity/water conditions on various polymers and polymer composites' mechanical properties and tribological behaviors.

Design/methodology/approach
The influence of humidity and water absorption on mechanical and tribological properties of various polymers, fillers and composites has been discussed in this paper. Tensile strength, modulus, yield strength, impact strength, COF and wear rates of polymer composites are compared for different environmental conditions. The interaction between the water molecules and hydrophobic polymers is also represented.

Findings
Pure polymer matrices show somewhat mixed behavior in humid environments. Absorbed moisture generally plasticizes the epoxies and polyamides and lowers the tensile strength, yield strength and modulus. Wear rates of PVC generally decrease in humid environments, while for polyamides, it increases. Fillers like graphite and boron-based compounds exhibit low COF, while MoS2 particulate fillers exhibit higher COF at high humidity and water conditions. The mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced polymer composites tend to decrease as the rate of humidity increases while the wear rates of fiber-reinforced polymer composites show somewhat mixed behavior. Particulate fillers like metals and advanced ceramics reinforced polymer composites exhibit low COF and wear rates as the rate of humidity increases.

Originality/value
The mechanical and tribological properties of polymers and polymer composites vary with the humidity value present in the environment. In dry conditions, wear loss is determined by the hardness of the contacting surfaces, which may not effectively work for high humid environments. The tribological performance of composite constituents, i.e. matrix and fillers in humid environments, defines the overall performance of polymer composite in said environments.
Covid-19 protocols: assessing construction site workers compliance
Authors: Olukolajo Michael Ayodele , Oyetunji Abiodun Kolawole , Oluleye Ifeoluwa Benjamin 
Published: July 2021

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate construction site workers’ compliance with various coronavirus (Covid-19) protocols while working on construction sites.

Design/methodology/approach
This survey was conducted at the end of the imposed lockdown following Nigeria’s upsurge of the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey research method was adopted for the study using a structured questionnaire administered to 246 construction site workers under strict Covid-19 preventive measures. The data was complemented through personal observations of the study site activities. The results were analysed using frequency tables and a factor analytical approach.

Findings
The preventive measures in place on construction sites can be classified into personal protective measures, good etiquette/manners, contact precautions and prompt actions. Although the workers claimed to be aware of the Covid-19 pandemic, their disposition towards the preventive measures on construction sites is worrisome. Hence, their level of compliance with the protocols could mitigate the spread of the virus.

Originality/value
This paper fulfils an identified gap to study the need to promote public health by mitigating the global pandemic’s spread in areas where social distancing cannot be easily observed.
Customers’ perceptions of FinTech adaptability in the Islamic banking sector: comparative study on Malaysia and Saudi Arabia
Authors: Oladapo Ibrahim Abiodun , Hamoudah Manal Mohammed , Alam Md. Mahmudul , Olaopa Olawale Rafiu , Muda Ruhaini 
Published: July 2021

PurposeThis paper aims to compare perceptions of Islamic bank customers concerning FinTech services in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. It also investigates the level to which customers are willing to adapt FinTech services.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data was collected from May to September 2019 using a questionnaire to survey 102 Islamic bank customers in Malaysia and 147 in Saudi Arabia. The data are analyzed based on Structural Equation Modelling using the partial least squares approach.FindingsThe findings show that knowledge, attitude and subjective norms are the highly significant determining factors that influence customers’ opinions on adapting to new technology, but awareness demonstrates only a moderately positive effect. Moreover, the impact of these factors on the intention to adopt FinTech services significantly differs between Malaysian and Saudi Arabian customers.Originality/valueThis is an original study based on primary data on customers of Islamic banking in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. It provides some novel insights into how the banking industry can boost customers’ confidence and enhance their patronage by adopting FinTech in their business operation model. These findings should be of value to senior management, policymakers and regulators in the banking industry in both Muslim and non-Muslim countries.
The impact of financial performance on corporate social responsibility disclosure: the case of VN100 in Vietnam
Authors: Tran Thinh Quoc 
Published: July 2021

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of financial performance (FP) on corporate social responsibility disclosure (CSRD) in the top 100 listed enterprises in Vietnam (VN100).

Design/methodology/approach
This paper uses the ordinary least square method to test and uses time series data of VN100 in five years from 2015 to 2019.

Findings
The results of this study show that the return on assets and return on equity have a positive impact on CSRD of VN100.

Research limitations/implications
This paper has not covered all independent variables related to FP.

Practical implications
The paper contribute to increasing CSRD of VN100.

Social implications
The paper contribute to raising awareness of businesses about community and society.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to increase the level of useful information for stakeholders to meet the trend of regional and international integration.
2020 guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous pruritus
Authors: Satoh Takahiro , Yokozeki Hiroo , Murota Hiroyuki , Tokura Yoshiki , Kabashima Kenji , Takamori Kenji , Shiohara Tetsuo , Morita Eishin , Aiba Setsuya , Aoyama Yumi , Hashimoto Takashi , Katayama Ichiro 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThe mechanisms underlying itch are not fully understood. Physicians usually encounter difficulty controlling itch in generalized pruritus. Since only a small percentage of patients with generalized pruritus respond to antihistamines (H1 receptor antagonists), a variety of itch mediators and mechanisms other than histaminergic signals are considered to be involved in itch for these non‐responsive patients. In 2012, we created guidelines for generalized pruritus. Those guidelines have been updated and revised to make some of the definitions, diagnostic terms, and classifications more applicable to daily clinical practice. Cutaneous pruritus as designated in these guidelines is a disease characterized by itch without an observable rash. Generalized pruritus (without skin inflammation) is defined as the presence of itch over a wide area, and not localized to a specific part of the body. This entity includes idiopathic pruritus, pruritus in the elderly, symptomatic pruritus, pregnancy‐associated pruritus, drug‐induced pruritus, and psychogenic pruritus. Localized pruritus (without skin inflammation) represents fixed itch localized to a specific part of the body, and includes anogenital pruritus, scalp pruritus, notalgia paresthetica, and brachioradial pruritus. These guidelines outline the current concepts and specify the diagnostic methods/treatments for cutaneous pruritus.
Erythema nodosum‐like eruption in coronavirus disease 2019: A case report and literature review of Asian countries
Authors: Kuriyama Yuko , Shimizu Akira , Oka Hironori , Sato Masayuki , Makioka Koki , Ikota Hayato , Yanagisawa Kunio , Tokue Yutaka , Tsukagoshi Hiroyuki , Motegi Sei‐ichiro 
Published: July 2021

AbstractIn the worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) outbreak, skin manifestations were seen in COVID‐19 patients. We report a case in which a COVID‐19 patient developed cutaneous lesions that were diagnosed as erythema nodosum‐like lesions, which were associated with COVID‐19. Nasopharyngeal swab polymerase chain reaction (PCR) confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2). Histopathologically, extensive inflammation was seen from the epidermis to the fat tissue. An organized thrombus and disrupted inner elastic lamina were seen in an intradermal vessel. These findings suggest septal panniculitis with cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa. The results of PCR using the specimen of skin lesion was negative. The patient took non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs and the skin lesion improved in 3 weeks. To characterize the skin eruption, we reviewed previous reports on COVID‐19 (confirmed by the detection of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection) from Asian countries. The type of eruption and timing of its appearance in this case seemed rare. Differences in skin manifestations between Western and Asian countries were noted.
Original status of smartphone video by analyzing the data volume according to the recording time
Authors: Hwang Min ku , Park Hyung Ju , Park Sung woo , Har Dong hwan 
Published: July 2021

AbstractMost video media are filmed and distributed through cell phones due to the improved camera performance and high ease of use. However, due to their digital nature, the original status of cell phone videos used as evidence must be verified. For this analysis, we devised a method to read whether the videos are original or not and whether they are second‐order encoded or higher via a data‐rate analysis over the recording time of the smartphone videos. For this study, videos taken by smartphones were analyzed through experiments, demonstrating that a constant amount of data is generated over time, regardless of the scene. We also demonstrated that a unique pattern exists between the time taken and the amount of data output, depending on the smartphone manufacturer and model. Furthermore, for quantitative numerical computations on unique patterns, we output the amount of data per second generated by each model. Furthermore, the amount of data per second for each model varies when encoded using secondary or higher compression. This method allowed us to use the data‐per‐second analysis techniques proposed in this study to determine whether the videos taken by smartphones are original.
The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on diagnostic imaging services in Australia
Authors: Sreedharan Subhashaan , Mian Mustafa , McArdle David John Tobias , Rhodes Alexander 
Published: July 2021

AbstractIntroductionThe COVID‐19 pandemic is driving unprecedented changes in healthcare services worldwide. This study aimed to quantify the impact of the first wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic on diagnostic imaging services in Australia using an interrupted time series model.MethodsMonthly data were extracted from the Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule for all diagnostic imaging services performed between January 2016 and December 2019. Holt‐Winters forecasting models were developed for total imaging services as well as for each imaging modality. The models were used to predict monthly data between January 2020 and June 2020 with a 95% confidence interval (P < 0.05). Absolute and percentage residual differences (RD) between observed and predicted services for this time period were calculated.ResultsThere were statistically significant reductions in total imaging services performed in March 2020 (RD: −332260, −13.1%, 95% CI: −17.5% to −8.4%), April 2020 (RD: −716957, −32.4%, 95% CI: −36.2% to −28.1%) and May 2020 (RD: −571634, −21.4%, 95% CI: −25.1% to −17.3%). Nuclear medicine and CT services were relatively less impacted than general radiography, ultrasound, and MRI services. There was also a statistically significant increase in nuclear medicine and CT services performed in June 2020 compared to predicted values.ConclusionsDuring the first wave of COVID‐19 in Australia, there was a significant reduction in total diagnostic imaging services, with variable impacts on different imaging modalities. These findings may have significant public health implications and can be used to inform evidence‐based strategies in the recovery phase of the pandemic.