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Sustainability meets digital culture: the influence of ESG on financial performance in Malaysian manufacturing SMEs
Authors: Akhtar Farah , Senadjki Abdelhak , Vija Kumaran Vikniswari 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis paper examines how environmental, social and governance (ESG) intercedes the relationship between digital organizational culture and a firm’s financial performance. It sheds light on the moderating role of government policy in the relationship between digital organizational culture and financial performance.Design/methodology/approachThe research employed a descriptive design, which surveyed 360 manufacturing firms from five Malaysian states. A quantitative research study used the application of structural equation modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS version 4.0 to test hypothesized relationships.FindingsKey findings unveil a positive relationship between digital organizational culture, intellectual capital and financial performance. Results also reinforce that ESG significantly mediates the relationship between digital organizational culture and financial performance. Additionally, the government policy demonstrates a significant moderating effect on the relationship between digital organizational culture and financial performance. Hence inferring that the interchange and corresponding role of these factors can determine financial performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe study’s cross-sectional nature and focus on Malaysian manufacturing enterprises suggest prospects for longitudinal inquiries across diverse cultural contexts and industry sectors. Additionally, the reliance on self-reported quantitative data, while methodologically validated, signifies the potential for future mixed-method studies to seize multi-layered insights into digital culture and ESG reporting.Originality/valueThe outcomes contribute to insights by extending a nuanced perspective about how ESG impacts financial performance and has practical implications for SME managers and policymakers for incorporating a digital sustainability agenda. It also increases our comprehension of the substantial role of government policy in boosting digitalization leads in the manufacturing industry in emerging economies.
From major revision to accept: strategies for crafting effective reviewer responses in contemporary business research
Authors: Philip Jestine , Winton Bradley Gene 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
The importance of crafting an effective reviewer response document to a “Revise and Resubmit” decision on a manuscript is well known to scholars across business research. The empathy and clarity with which responses are explained can play a vital role in whether the revised manuscript is accepted or rejected. The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, discuss techniques like “reviewer empathy” and emotional intelligence to better “choose your battles” and second, offer strategic writing tips when responding to a manuscript peer review.

Design/methodology/approach
In this conceptual paper, the authors first lay out the scholarly publication process followed by some practical tips and strategies on how authors might craft their response document.

Findings
Through this study, the authors hope that business researchers would walk away with a greater understanding of how best to craft a response document to satisfy editor and reviewer expectations as well as be able to manage with the emotional rigors of the revise and resubmit process.

Originality/value
There is limited information or guidance available to researchers on how to write clear response documents while keeping in mind the reviewers’ perspective.
Optimization of wool fabric dyeing process by natural curcumin stabilized pigment based on ZIF-8 adsorption encapsulation
Authors: Wang Xuemei , Wang Hao , Hong Guoying , Ma Dehong , He Jixiang , Zhao Hudie , Zhang Dongdong 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to improve the stability and dyeing properties of natural curcumin by adsorption packaging technology, and promote the clean dyeing technology of wool fabrics.

Design/methodology/approach
The response surface method was used to optimize the dyeing process of wool fabrics. The color fastnesses and the K/S value of the dyed wool fabrics were tested and analyzed, as well as the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation of wool fibers.

Findings
The mordant dyeing method was optimized using the response surface method under pH 3.5 and a 1:50 dye bath ratio. The results showed that the mordant dyeing method was one-bath, two-step post-mordant and the optimized dyeing process was as follows: dyeing time 70 min, dyeing temperature 70°C and the dosage of mordant was 2% and yielding a K/S value of 35.22. The dyed wool had excellent rub and wash fastness (grade 4+), but inadequate light fastness, to be improved later. The results of SEM demonstrated that the optimized dyeing processes had no adverse effects on wool fibers.

Originality/value
No comprehensive and systematic study reports have been conducted on the dyeing process of wool fabric using natural curcumin pigment, which is adsorbed and packaged by ZIF-8, and researchers have not used statistical analysis to optimize the dyeing process using response surface methodology.
Assessment of methylene blue as a corrosion retardant for carbon steel in hydrochloric acidic solutions
Authors: Usibe Brian E. , Ikeuba Alexander I. , Azogor William E. , Essiet Nelson , Anozie Remigius C. , Obike Anthony I. 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the corrosion retardation properties of methylene blue on carbon steel in hydrochloric acid solutions.

Design/methodology/approach
The corrosion inhibition property of methylene blue on carbon steel was investigated by hydrogen evolution technique (gasometric technique) and weight loss measurements at 303 K and 333 K in hydrochloric acid solutions.

Findings
The results revealed that methylene blue inhibited the corrosion carbon steel, and the inhibition efficiency was temperature dependent. The maximum inhibition efficiencies were 88% at 303 K and 79.2% at 333 K. The corrosion data was consistent with the Langmuir adsorption isotherm which posits that the methylene blue molecules adhered to the metal substrate. The corrosion kinetics followed the first-order kinetic reaction equation. The activation energy (Ea) values ranged from 45.6 to 81.7 kJ/mol and indicated physical adsorption.

Originality/value
This paper provides new information on the possible application of methylene blue as corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel.
Using SOR theory to examine the impact of AI Chatbot quality on Gen Z’s satisfaction and advocacy within the fast-food sector
Authors: Elayat Ahmed Mostafa Abdelwaged , Elalfy Reem Mohamed 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to provide empirical evidence to verify the dimensional structure of artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot quality and examine the impact of these dimensions on consumer satisfaction and brand advocacy among Gen Z in the fast food industry in Egypt.

Design/methodology/approach
The empirical data was obtained with an electronic self-administered survey instrument from 397 young consumers who had prior experience using AI Chatbots across multiple fast food brands in Egypt. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the formulated hypotheses.

Findings
The results showed that AI Chatbot quality dimensions, specifically information authenticity and system compliance, significantly enhance young consumers’ satisfaction. In addition, information authenticity of AI Chatbot quality was observed to wield a significant influence on young consumers’ advocacy. In contrast, an insignificant relationship was noticed between satisfaction and advocacy. Moreover, the mediating role of consumer satisfaction was not established.

Practical implications
Given that Gen Z is more technology savvy and computer literate, marketers and practitioners of fast food brands should invest in AI tools to respond to young consumers’ expectations and improve their perception of their services.

Originality/value
This study uses stimulus-organism-response theory to understand the mediating effect of young consumers’ satisfaction in the relationship between AI Chatbot quality and consumer brand advocacy within the fast food industry. Also, it introduced two novel main constructs of AI Chatbot quality, namely, information authenticity and system compliance.
Patient Perception of Involvement in Nursing Bedside Handover: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Authors: Ghosh Manonita , Nosaka Kaoru , Saunders Rosemary , Gallagher Olivia , Towell‐Barnard Amanda , Ghosh Debannita , Gent Lucy , Coventry Linda 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundIn Australia, aligned to safety and quality standards, the health system implements standardised practices that include patient involvement in nursing bedside handover. Despite this mandate, it remains unclear whether patients are genuinely participating in nursing bedside handovers and whether their perspectives are being considered.AimTo explore patient perceptions of their involvement in nursing bedside handovers.MethodsA cross‐sectional survey study was conducted in two acute metropolitan hospitals in Western Australia from July 2021 to March 2022. The survey administered to patients, comprised three sections: demographic information; involvement in bedside handover; and perceptions of bedside handovers; utilising close‐ended and Likert scale questions. Open‐ended questions further explored participation in bedside handovers. Descriptive statistics and comparative analyses were performed and responses to open‐ended questions underwent summative deductive content analysis.ResultsOf the 390 participants, over half reported five or more bedside handovers (n = 197, 50.7%). Most perceived the importance of (n = 334, 79.0%), and expressed their satisfaction with (n = 327, 89.6%), involvement in bedside handover. Perceptions of handover were mostly positive. There were a few significant differences throughout based on type of hospital, gender and age‐group. Open ended responses shared perceptions on the perceived benefits, challenges and barriers and ways to enhance involvement in bedside handover. Patients expressed several challenges, including lack of awareness of their right to participate, the approach of nurses and the timing of handovers as hindering their participation in bedside handovers.ConclusionPatients perceived the importance of, were mostly satisfied with, and had positive perceptions of bedside handover. However, several challenges hindered effective patient participation. Further research is needed into bedside handover as it is essential to enhance patient‐centred quality care that aligns with national safety and quality healthcare standards.ImpactsUnderstanding the significance of patient involvement in bedside handovers motivates patients to actively share information about their care, leading to increased patient satisfaction and the promotion of patient‐centred care. Addressing challenges through targeted strategies can enhance patient participation, communication, increased patient satisfaction and foster a more patient‐centred approach to care.Patient or Public ContributionThe conduct of this study was supported by the consumer advisory group in the participating hospitals who also reviewed the survey questionnaires and conducted face validity of the survey.
The Association Between Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Change in Liver Stiffness in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B
Authors: Patmore Lesley A. , van Eekhout Kirsi , Koc Özgür M. , de Knegt Robert J. , Janssen Harry L. A. , Brouwer Willem P. , Kramer Matthijs , Honkoop Pieter , de Bruijne Joep , Boland Greet J. , Postma Douwe F. , Blokzijl Hans , de Man Robert A. , Takkenberg R. Bart , Sonneveld Milan J. 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTBackground and AimsMetabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is associated with an increased risk of liver‐related events in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), possibly by accelerating fibrosis progression. Therefore, we studied the influence of MASLD on liver stiffness measurement (LSM) kinetics in CHB patients.MethodsWe conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study of CHB patients with at least two LSM with FibroScan. We studied the absolute change in LSM and the change in LSM stage from the first LSM to the most recent LSM among CHB patients with MASLD compared to patients without MASLD.ResultsWe analysed 1055 CHB patients; 259 (28.0%) had MASLD. Patients with MASLD had a higher first and last LSM (6.1 vs. 5.2 kPa and 5.6 vs. 4.7 kPa, p < 0.001), were significantly less likely to achieve a decrease in LSM stage (52.8% vs. 74% p < 0.001) and were more likely to experience an increase in LSM stage (19.3% vs. 13.6%, p = 0.035) during follow‐up. 417 (39.5%) patients initiated antiviral therapy (AVT) which was associated with a decline in LSM (p < 0.001). However, patients with MASLD who were treated were less likely to decrease in LSM stage (52.4% vs. 77.0%, p < 0.001) and were more likely to experience an increase in LSM stage (23.5% vs. 12.8%, p = 0.021) despite AVT.ConclusionPresence of MASLD was independently associated with higher LSM in untreated CHB patients and with less decline in LSM after initiation of AVT. Furthermore, CHB patients with MASLD were more likely to experience an increase in LSM despite AVT.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Applied Economics and Finance, Vol. 12, No. 1
Authors: Gibbs Nikki 
Published: February 2025

Applied Economics and Finance (AEF) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether AEF publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 12, Number 1 Ali Darub Al-Hiyali, University of Anbar, IraqFahri ÖZSUNGUR, Adana Science and Technology University, TurkeyGetamesay Bekele Meshesha, Ethiopian Civil Service University, EthiopiaKeffala Mohamed Rochdi, University of Manouba, TunisiaKenneth Ozoemenam, University of Nigeria, NigeriaLiao Zhu, Cornell University, USAMarco Muscettola, Independent Researcher-Credit Risk Manager, ItalyMohammad Farajnezhad, Inti International University, MalaysiaRajeev Rana, APB Govt. P.G. College, IndiaRamona Orastean, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, RomaniaShaoshu LI, Cornell University, USAY. Saidi, M’sila University, Algeria Nikki GibbsEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Applied Economics and FinanceRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://aef.redfame.com
Restricted expansion of Tetranychus evansi (Acari: Tetranychidae) in New Zealand: insights from comparison of its development and reproduction on black nightshade (Solanum nigrum) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Authors: Jiao Ao , Zhang Zhi-Qiang 
Published: February 2025

Tetranychus evansi Baker & Pritchard (Acari: Tetranychidae) is a significant agricultural pest in Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Asia, causing severe damage to Solanaceae crops such as tomatoes. However, although T. evansi invaded New Zealand in 2020, it is restricted to Auckland. It primarily inhabits black nightshade (Solanum nigrum) and has not caused notable harm to local tomato crops. This study compared the developmental and reproductive performance of the invasive T. evansi population in New Zealand on black nightshade and tomato plants. The results showed that T. evansi had a significantly longer development time on tomato plants compared to black nightshade. In addition, both virgin and mated female of T. evansi laid significantly fewer eggs on tomato leaves than on black nightshade ones; and the average size (diameter) of eggs produced on tomato leaves were smaller than those produced on black nightshade. These findings suggest that the invasive T. evansi population in New Zealand are less able to adapt to tomatoes as hosts than to black nightshade. This study supplements the fundamental life history data of the invasive T. evansi population in New Zealand and provides scientific insights for its management strategies.
Association of pickled food consumption with non-digestive system cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Yu Jiayi , Yao Ping , Yang Xu , Xiong Li , Liang Hanbai , Li Chunling , Li Fumin 
Published: February 2025

ObjectivesSeveral studies have demonstrated a significant association between the consumption of pickled foods and an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancer. However, the relationship between pickled food intake and non-digestive system cancers (NDSCs) remains uncertain. This meta-analysis aims to systematically review and analyse the risk of NDSCs associated with the consumption of pickled foods.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.Data sourcesThe PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase and Web of Science databases were comprehensively searched from inception to July 2024.Eligibility criteriaObservational studies with a focus on the association between pickled food consumption and the development of NDSCs in children and adults were included.Data extraction and synthesisA random-effects model was used for meta-analyses to calculate the pooled risk of NDSCs, including lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, brain cancer, cervical cancer, thyroid cancer and lymphoma. Meta-sensitivity analysis and subgroup analysis were conducted to explore potential sources of heterogeneity.ResultsA total of 51 studies, encompassing 2 518 507 individuals, met the eligibility criteria. The results of our study suggested a notable correlation between elevated intake of pickled food and heightened susceptibility to breast cancer (OR: 1.22, 95% CI: 1.07 to 1.39, I2=85.1%, p<0.01), prostate cancer (OR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.18 to 1.60, I2=75.9%, p<0.01), lymphoma (OR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.01 to 1.25, I2=55.8%, p=0.05), bladder cancer (OR: 1.60, 95% CI: 1.23 to 2.07, I2=85.1%, p<0.01) and kidney cancer (OR: 1.28, 95% CI: 1.13 to 1.45, I2=0%, p=0.56), when compared with individuals who either refrain from or have lower consumption of pickled food. However, no statistically significant association was found between pickled food intake and the risk of lung cancer, brain cancer, thyroid cancer, cervical cancer and leukaemia.ConclusionsThis systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated an association between pickled food consumption and an increased risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, bladder cancer and kidney cancer. Nevertheless, the certainty of the evidence was rated as very low. Future research should explore potential biological mechanisms and investigate diverse populations.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42023434186.
Anti-inflammatory actions of ripasudil ameliorate experimental autoimmune uveoretinitis in the acute phase
Authors: Harimoto Kozo , Nishio Yoshiaki , Someya Hideaki , Sato Tomohito , Ito Masataka , Takeuchi Masaru 
Published: February 2025

IntroductionRho-associated protein kinases (ROCKs) are a key regulator of T cell function, influencing a wide range of processes from activation to differentiation. Experimental autoimmune uveoretinitis (EAU) is an animal model of human non-infectious uveitis. This study aimed to evaluate the suppressive effects of ripasudil, a ROCK inhibitor, on ocular inflammation when administered from the onset of EAU and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of its inhibitory effects.MethodsEAU was induced in wild-type C57BL/6 mice by immunisation with IRBP peptide. Ripasudil or its vehicle, PBS, was intraperitoneally administered daily starting from 8 days post-immunisation. Clinical and histopathological examinations and analysis of T cell activation state were conducted. In addition, T cell gene expression profiles in the relevant immune functions were identified using single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq).ResultsThe development of EAU was significantly attenuated and T cell activation and Th1 cell differentiation were significantly inhibited in mice with ripasudil (RIP-EAU) compared with mice with PBS (PBS-EAU), scRNA-seq using splenic T cells indicated that genes involved in the ROCK signalling pathway were highly expressed in low-differentiated Th1/Th17 cells, intermediate Th1 cells and differentiated Th1 cells. In addition, although differentiated Th1 and Th17 cells constituted similar proportions between PBS-EAU and RIP-EAU mice, RIP-EAU mice exhibited fewer low-differentiated Th1/Th17 cells and intermediate Th1 cells compared with PBS-EAU mice.ConclusionRipasudil suppressed EAU when administered from the onset of the disease by inhibiting cells that strongly express genes involved in the ROCK signalling pathway and differentiate into Th1 cells.
Searching for initial state fluctuations in heavy ion collisions at FAIR energy using principal component analysis
Authors: Nandy Ekata , Chattopadhyay Subhasis 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In high energy heavy ion collisions, the initial configurations of the colliding nuclei play an important role in determining the reaction type and the products of the reaction. The initial arrangement of nucleons within the overlap region of two colliding nuclei is generally asymmetric and such asymmetries reflect themselves in the measurement final state momentum anisotropy. Also initial distribution of the nucleons are subjected to large quantum fluctuation causing large energy deposition in a small region. The final state observables related momentum anisotropies although sensitive to such localized fluctuations but their true effect gets diluted because these observables are calculated by averaging over a set of events. Also, such fluctuations in the initial states are random and uncontrolled. Thus, identifying their effect from event-averaged final state observable is difficult. However, it would be interesting to know the origin of such fluctuations and how these fluctuation are eventually translated to the final state. In this work, we at first introduce such localized fluctuations in the initial configurations, also called hot spots, by implementing spatial rearrangements of nucleon position in the colliding nuclei in the central Pb + Pb collisions at

$$\hbox {E}_{lab}$$

E

lab

= 20 AGeV (

$$\sqrt{s}$$

s

= 6.27 GeV) using the UrQMD event generator. Then the final state distributions of one or two dimensional variables e.g., (

$$\eta $$

η

,

$$\phi $$

ϕ

,

$$p_T$$

p
T

) and (

$$\eta -p_T$$

η
-

p
T

,

$$\phi -p_T$$

ϕ
-

p
T

,

$$\eta -\phi $$

η
-
ϕ

) of the produced pions are analysed using the principal component analysis (PCA) technique. The eigenvalues of the principal components have been studied for various initial configurations, event fractions containing hot spots in the initial condition and for event centralities with an aim to find it’s sensitivity to the initial hot spot configurations.
Slow-roll approximations in Einstein–Gauss–Bonnet gravity formulated in terms of e-folding numbers
Authors: Pozdeeva E. O. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In the Einstein–Gauss–Bonnet (EGB) gravity models, the slow-roll approximation has been extended by taking into account the first-order slow-roll parameter

$$\delta _1 =-2\,H^2\,\xi ^\prime /U_0$$

δ
1

=
-
2

H
2

ξ
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/

U
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, which is proportional to the first derivative of the Gauss–Bonnet coupling function

$$\xi $$

ξ

with respect to the e-folding number. These extensions lead to the question of the accuracy of effective potential reconstruction during the generalization of attractors in EGB gravity. We have reconstructed models using the extended slow-roll approximations and compared them with the exact expressions and the standard slow-roll approximation.