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Interrogating access: a critical disability studies approach to information practices research
Authors: May Emma 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the relevance of theoretical developments from critical disability studies to information practices scholarship, particularly that which is attuned to how systems of power and inequality create barriers to information. More specifically, this paper aims to interrogate the solutionist ethos that underlies the narrow focus on information access within research concerning information practices and marginalization.Design/methodology/approachThe paper follows a critical interpretation synthesis (CIS) review format, which aligns with the overarching interpretivist research objectives. The CIS review method opens up modes of interdisciplinary analysis that question dominant narratives and assumptions within the literature. In the paper, several concepts from critical disability studies are discussed due to their relevance to key concerns of information practices research. These include the political/relational model of disability, bodymind and crip politics. The theoretical framework of political/relational information access outlined in this paper connects and draws comparisons between the above concepts.FindingsThe paper develops the political/relational model of information access, which interrogates dominant narratives that situate information as a resolve for marginalization. Extending insights from critical disability studies and activism, the framework underscores how access to information and information more broadly are sites of collective contestation that are constantly in flux. Political/relational information access situates information and access as political and relational entities through which to collectively refuse the hierarchies of value and normalizing logics attached to them.Originality/valueThe connections between critical disability studies and information practices research have been previously underexplored. The literature review develops the political/relational model of information access, which extends insights from critical disability studies to the growing areas of critical inquiry within information practices scholarship and library and information science research more broadly.
Cheese eK-Book: a new web-based medium for capitalising on, structuring and transferring cheesemaking knowledge and know-how
Authors: Baudrit Cédric , Fernandez Christophe , Couteaux Julien , Buche Patrice , Bel Nadege , Charles Cecile , Notz Eric 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThis paper aims to address the challenges faced by the cheese industry, particularly concerning the preservation and transfer of traditional cheesemaking knowledge. It emphasises the need for innovative solutions in sustainably managing knowledge and skills amidst changing demographic and technological landscapes.Design/methodology/approachOur approach consists of developing and implementing a digital tool, the cheese eK-Book, which is designed to capture, structure and disseminate cheesemaking knowledge. This tool is based on a semantic network and is accessible via smartphones and tablets and aims to facilitate continuous learning, knowledge transfer and collaboration across diverse stakeholders in the cheese production sector.FindingsThe study highlights several critical findings. Traditional cheesemaking knowledge is currently at risk due to a number of factors, including the ageing of skilled workers, a lack of succession planning and pressures from globalisation and industrialisation. The European dairy sector is evolving towards more specialised and automated production, requiring a skilled workforce capable of adapting to these changes. There is a significant gap between traditional cheese makers and research institutions, hindering the adoption of new technologies and best practices. The cheese eK-Book offers a promising solution to these challenges by preserving knowledge, supporting continuous learning and enhancing collaboration between industry stakeholders and educational/research institutions. The tool facilitates access to scientific knowledge, promotes work–life balance by offering a range of flexible learning opportunities and supports tailored training programmes based on individual users’ needs.Originality/valueThis article contributes original insights by proposing a comprehensive digital solution tailored to the specific, current needs of the cheese industry. By integrating modern technology with traditional knowledge, the cheese eK-Book not only preserves expertise but also fosters innovation and sustainability within the sector. It bridges the gap between practical cheesemaking skills and contemporary scientific understanding, addressing critical challenges such as knowledge retention, succession planning and workforce development in a rapidly evolving industry landscape. The strength of the Cheese eK-Book lies in its capacity to communicate knowledge, traditions and teachings across generations. This transfer of knowledge and skills plays a crucial role in preserving heritage and fostering connections across different generations within a community.
A multilevel investigation of the relationship between the strength of ethical organizational culture and psychological safety: Do simple organizational interventions work?
Authors: Blom Andre B. C. , Curseu Petru Lucian 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThis study examines in a cross-lagged design the relationship between ethical organizational culture (EOC), psychological safety (PS) and two organizational interventions aimed at fostering employee engagement and integration as well as increasing decision transparency and employee participation in work design (labeled as FIKA and “Start, Stop & Go”).Design/methodology/approachWe use a cross-lagged design in which we assessed (in a sample of 581 employees) the strength of EOC before deploying two informal interventions aimed at stimulating the informal interactions between leaders and their followers and guiding participative reflections on the progress of work activities. After deployment, we assessed PS in relation to leaders, colleagues and customers as well as the strength of EOC, using the same scales as before the intervention.FindingsResults show that a strong ethical culture promotes PS at the individual as well as at the group level. Although the interventions did not significantly change the strength of EOC, they do enhance the positive association between EOC and PS experienced in relation to the leaders.Research limitations/implicationsMore research is needed on the long(er)-term effects of the interventions studied to determine their lasting impact on EOC and PS. In addition, more research is needed on specific mechanisms through which organizational interventions potentially foster the emergence of EOC.Practical implicationsThese findings highlight the importance of EOC in promoting PS and call for more research on the effectiveness of specific organizational interventions aimed at increasing the strength of EOC. Such interventions could help organizations create more supportive, inclusive and productive work environments.Social implicationsEOC is a key antecedent of (socially) responsible organizational practices and understanding the interplay between EOC and PS is essential for promoting a healthier work culture and improving employee well-being and ultimately organizational financial and non-financial performance.Originality/valueThese findings highlight a systematic attempt to test the effect of informal organizational interventions on the development of ethical values in organizations and present initial empirical evidence concerning the relation between the strength of EOC and PS.
Inclusive artistic space: a professional development environment based on collaboration between schools and artistic institutions
Authors: Miquel Ester , Sanahuja Gavaldà Josep Maria , Moron-Velasco Mar 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThis study, part of an international effort to bring art and culture closer to everyone, aims to analyze interprofessional collaboration between schools and artistic institutions in the development of inclusive artistic spaces. It focuses on identifying opportunities for professional development and student learning.Design/methodology/approachFrom the theoretical framework of collaboration and professional development, this study follows a qualitative case study design. It analyses the design, implementation and evaluation of three inclusive artistic projects in Barcelona. An interpretive qualitative methodology is used to collect and analyze data from 30 professionals from artistic institutions and schools, and 85 students. Data were obtained through video recordings, field notes and group and individual interviews.FindingsThe results demonstrated a strengthening and stimulation of interprofessional collaboration networks, providing the community with new learning spaces that are more open, flexible and inclusive. Furthermore, sharing knowledge and methodological strategies not only promotes professional development but also positively impacts students’ outcomes. Inclusive artistic spaces serve as a crucial platform for this purpose, offering an environment where artistic expression and cultural engagement intersect with educational goals.Practical implicationsThe findings have two clear practical implications: firstly, to build inclusive artistic spaces in the community based on collaboration between schools and artistic institutions; and secondly, to generate a reference framework for professional development among different types of community institutions.Originality/valueThis paper adopts a practice theory approach to study interprofessional collaboration between schools and artistic institutions, giving voice not only to professionals but also to students.
Examining the emotion–entrepreneurial intention link using the theory of planned behavior
Authors: Ukil Minhajul Islam , Ullah Muhammad Shariat , Islam K.M. Zahidul , Razzak B M , Saridakis George , Alamoudi Saeed M 
Published: December 2024

PurposeEntrepreneurship is often seen as a journey filled with emotions. However, the literature lacks an empirical framework for how emotions relate to entrepreneurial intention. Drawing upon an extended view of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) that emotions may have a direct and/or indirect effect on intention, this study investigates how positive and negative emotions influence entrepreneurial intention.Design/methodology/approachApplying the partial least squares structural equation model in SmartPLS 4, the hypothesized relationships were examined with a sample of 553 survey respondents from Bangladesh during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. All respondents were Bangladeshi nationals.FindingsThis study found that positive emotions have both significant direct and indirect effects, whereas negative emotions only have a significant indirect effect on entrepreneurial intention through personal attitudes and perceived behavioral control. Contrary to the extant understanding, this study found no significant relationship between subjective norms and entrepreneurial intention. Notably, the results did not vary between the during- and post-COVID-19 periods.Originality/valueThis study adds valuable insights into the relatively unexplored field of entrepreneurial intention by extending the TPB and demonstrating how emotions relate to entrepreneurial intention.
International experience, degree of digitalization and speed of internationalization
Authors: Ding Zhenkuo , Yang Xiaoying , Huang Sheng , Ouyang Xiaohua 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to investigate (1) whether the different dimensions of internationalization experience have different effects on internationalization speed? (2) And how the degree of digitalization plays a moderating role in these relationships?Design/methodology/approachThe authors test the hypotheses on a sample of 431 Chinese listed companies export data from 2007 to 2016, using multiple regression analysis.FindingsThe international expansion experience to developed economies will accelerate the internationalization speed of MNCs, while international expansion experience to emerging economies has an inverted U-shaped relationship with internationalization speed. The digitalization degree weakens the relationship between international experience and internationalization speed, whether it is international expansion experience to developed or emerging economies.Originality/valueBy decomposing the dimensions of international experience and considering the degree of digitalization as a new moderating variable, the paper helps to clarify the debate on the relationship between international experience and speed of internationalization, thus contributing to the internationalization speed literature and the digital technology perspective. Revealing the process of international experience affecting internationalization speed has implications for MNCs to achieve high-quality and rapid internationalization.
Rethinking energy security in the condition of high climate risk: fresh insights from new estimation
Authors: Ha Le Thanh 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThe objective of this investigation is to discover the impacts of energy security (ES) pursuit on climate risk (CR). Notably, we also evaluate the role of institutional quality in signifying the effects of ES on CR.Design/methodology/approachSix metrics to assess the availability, acceptability, developability and sustainability of energy security are used while we consider nine dimensions of climate risk. We employ several econometric methods, namely the panel-corrected standard error (PCSE) and feasible generalized least squares (FGLS), to a global sample of 65 countries during the 2014–2021 period. Furthermore, long-term impacts are estimated using the dynamic fixed effects (DFE) estimate, which is applied using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) technique.FindingsThe estimation outcomes demonstrate that the pursuit of ES mitigates CR. By using a variety of econometric methodologies and using additional explanation factors, we obtain reliable conclusions. The outcomes propose that the favourable impacts of ES initiatives are more likely to exist in the long run. Notably, ES impacts are more substantial in nations with well-designed institutional systems.Practical implicationsOur study is critical since the findings offer pertinent implications for policymakers and authorities in designing appropriate policies regarding energy security initiatives on the path towards climate resilience and environmental sustainability.Originality/valueOur work adds to the body of literature by considering various cross-country characteristics, with a focus on variations in the degree of energy security. Our study adds to the previous paper on the effects of climate modification by pointing out the way those heterogeneities shape the magnitude of harm attributed to climate shifts. Specifically, we examine how these differences influence climate modification’s effects on the threat to power safety and the effectiveness of policy strategies. By using this method, we can offer more individualized policy implications that consider variations across nations in the formulation of policies.
The Big 5 personality traits and investment biases: the role of financial literacy
Authors: Baker H. Kent , Kathpal Shashank , Akhtar Asif 
Published: December 2024

PurposeThis paper investigates the associations among the Big 5 personality traits (neuroticism, conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness to experience and extroversion), nine prominent investment biases and the moderating role of financial literacy.Design/methodology/approachWe used survey data from 475 individual investors in India based on various benchmarked scales in the literature and structural equation modeling to evaluate the desired relationship between the constructs.FindingsOur evidence shows that the extroversion personality trait is the most vulnerable to behavioral biases, and overconfidence bias affects individual Indian investors the most. Financial literacy is positively associated with two biases (risk aversion and representativeness bias) and moderates the relationship between two personality traits (extroversion and agreeableness) and risk aversion.Research limitations/implicationsOur study has limitations. First, it does not examine financial literacy in detail. Therefore, researchers should examine financial literacy within larger frameworks than those used in our study. Second, we confined our analysis to the Big 5 personality traits and nine behavioral biases. Our selection of biases to include in the study involved some subjectivity. Third, we limited our analysis to Indian investors. Researchers should replicate our study to see if its findings are generalizable in other countries with differing characteristics. Our findings call for a more careful examination of the circumstances behind which personality traits manifest in specific bias.Practical implicationsInvestment advisors can help their clients make rational investment decisions by guiding them to deal with their investment biases.Social implicationsImproving financial literacy could help investors avoid the pitfalls of behavioral biases and increase their performance in the stock market.Originality/valueThis study is the first to provide a comprehensive framework that examines the relationship between personality traits and investor biases and the moderating role of financially literate investors.
Nuclear respiratory factor‐1 (NRF1) induction as a powerful strategy to deter mitochondrial dysfunction and senescence in mesenchymal stem cells
Authors: Lee Hyunho , Massaro Matteo , Abdelfattah Nourhan , Baudo Gherardo , Liu Haoran , Yun Kyuson , Blanco Elvin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractMesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are promising candidates for regenerative therapies due to their self‐renewal and differentiation capabilities. Pathological microenvironments expose MSCs to senescence‐inducing factors such as reactive oxygen species (ROS), resulting in MSC functional decline and loss of stemness. Oxidative stress leads to mitochondrial dysfunction, a hallmark of senescence, and is prevalent in aging tissues characterized by elevated ROS levels. We hypothesized that overexpression of nuclear respiratory factor‐1 (NRF1), a driver of mitochondrial biogenesis, could metabolically potentiate MSCs and prevent MSC senescence. Single‐cell RNA sequencing (scRNA‐Seq) revealed that MSCs transfected with NRF1 messenger RNA (mRNA) exhibited upregulated expression of genes associated with oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), decreased glycolytic markers, and suppression of senescence‐related pathways. To test whether NRF1 induction could mitigate stress‐induced premature senescence, we exposed MSCs to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and validated our findings in a replicative senescence model. NRF1 mRNA transfection significantly increased mitochondrial mass and improved aberrant mitochondrial processes associated with senescence, including reduced mitochondrial and intracellular total ROS production. Mitochondrial health and dynamics were preserved, and respiratory function was restored, as evidenced by enhanced OXPHOS, reduced glycolysis, and increased ATP production. Notably, NRF1 overexpression led to decreased senescence‐associated β‐galactosidase (SA‐β‐gal) activity and reduced expression of senescence markers p53, p21, and p16. Our findings demonstrate that NRF1 induction attenuates MSC senescence by enhancing mitochondrial function, suggesting potential translational applications for MSC‐based therapies and senescence‐targeted interventions.
Integrated Analysis of Vonoprazan Safety for Symptomatic Gastro‐Oesophageal Reflux Disease or Erosive Oesophagitis
Authors: Howden Colin W. , Katz Philip , DeVault Kenneth R. , Metz David C. , Tamene David , Smith Neila , Hunt Barbara , Chang Yu‐Ming , Spechler Stuart J. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundPatients with erosive oesophagitis, and those with persistent symptomatic non‐erosive gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease, require long‐term maintenance treatment with acid‐suppressing agents.AimTo evaluate the safety of vonoprazan, a potassium‐competitive acid blocker, in an integrated analysis of data from clinical trials in adults.MethodsWe included 14 clinical trials of vonoprazan conducted in multiple countries. Mean duration of exposure in person‐years to vonoprazan (n = 5318) was 2068, to comparators lansoprazole (n = 1925) or esomeprazole (n = 86) was 751, and to placebo (n = 779) was 59. We report adverse events, serum gastrin, and liver enzyme levels as the main outcomes. Post‐marketing safety data from December 26, 2014 (date of commercialisation in Japan) to December 25, 2023, are also provided.ResultsNasopharyngitis was the only adverse event reported by at least 5.0% of patients (6.94% vonoprazan, 5.07% proton pump inhibitor (PPI), 4.49% placebo). Incidence rates per 100 person‐years for serious adverse events were 10.39 for vonoprazan, 10.65 for PPIs, and 1.69 for placebo. One patient each on vonoprazan and lansoprazole was diagnosed with gastric cancer. Mean serum gastrin levels were higher on vonoprazan than lansoprazole but normalised by 4 weeks after discontinuation. Elevated liver enzyme levels were infrequent and of low magnitude with no differences between vonoprazan and PPIs. There were four deaths; none was considered related to study drug.ConclusionsVonoprazan was well tolerated. Its safety profile from both clinical trial and post‐marketing data were consistent and comparable to that of its PPI comparators with respect to treatment‐emergent adverse events.
Can artificial intelligence improve patient educational material readability? A systematic review and narrative synthesis
Authors: Nasra Mohamed , Jaffri Rimsha , Pavlin‐Premrl Davor , Kok Hong Kuan , Khabaza Ali , Barras Christen , Slater Lee‐Anne , Yazdabadi Anousha , Moore Justin , Russell Jeremy , Smith Paul , Chandra Ronil V. , Brooks Mark , Jhamb Ashu , Chong Winston , Maingard Julian , Asadi Hamed 
Published: December 2024

AbstractEnhancing patient comprehension of their health is crucial in improving health outcomes. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in distilling medical information into a conversational, legible format can potentially enhance health literacy. This review aims to examine the accuracy, reliability, comprehensiveness and readability of medical patient education materials (PEMs) simplified by AI models. A systematic review was conducted searching for articles assessing outcomes of use of AI in simplifying PEMs. Inclusion criteria are as follows: publication between January 2019 and June 2023, various modalities of AI, English language, AI use in PEMs and including physicians and/or patients. An inductive thematic approach was utilised to code for unifying topics which were qualitatively analysed. Twenty studies were included, and seven themes were identified (reproducibility, accessibility and ease of use, emotional support and user satisfaction, readability, data security, accuracy and reliability and comprehensiveness). AI effectively simplified PEMs, with reproducibility rates up to 90.7% in specific domains. User satisfaction exceeded 85% in AI‐generated materials. AI models showed promising readability improvements, with ChatGPT achieving 100% post‐simplification readability scores. AI's performance in accuracy and reliability was mixed, with occasional lack of comprehensiveness and inaccuracies, particularly when addressing complex medical topics. AI models accurately simplified basic tasks but lacked soft skills and personalisation. These limitations can be addressed with higher‐calibre models combined with prompt engineering. In conclusion, the literature reveals a scope for AI to enhance patient health literacy through medical PEMs. Further refinement is needed to improve AI's accuracy and reliability, especially when simplifying complex medical information.