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Relationship network of safety management elements in the construction industry under the perspective of resilience
Authors: Liu Kai , Kou Yuanyuan , Liu Yuming , Yang Xiaoxu 
Published: October 2024

PurposeConstruction safety resilience is gradually gaining attention in the field of engineering construction as a new management concept and way to improve safety performance. However, how to cope with the dilemma of the unclear relationship of construction safety resilience elements at the practice level and promote the harmonization of construction safety goals and resilience enhancement paths has become an urgent challenge for safe construction.Design/methodology/approachThis study analyzes the components of construction safety resilience elements. A relationship network model of construction safety resilience elements is developed by using the social network analysis method. The location and influence of each element in the network and the interrelationships among the elements are explored in depth.FindingsThe findings reveal a robust interconnection among the elements of safety resilience in the construction industry. Key components such as safety behavior, risk prevention and control mechanisms, disaster prevention and mitigation technologies as well as information technology, are positioned at the core of the network. Notably, safety behavior exerts the most significant influence over the other elements, serving as the linchpin of safety management in the construction industry. Moreover, the interplay among safety resilience elements in the construction sector can alter the structure of the relationship network.Originality/valueThis study adopts the social network approach to solve the problem that it is difficult to quantitatively analyze the elements of construction safety resilience and their interrelationships and to clarify the interactions among the core elements, which can help to further assist the construction project manager to continuously optimize safety resilience and improve construction safety.
An integrated approach of zero defect manufacturing and process mining to avoid defect occurrence in production and improve sustainability
Authors: Khakpour Rouhollah , Ebrahimi Ahmad , Seyed-Hosseini Seyed-Mohammad 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to integrate zero defect manufacturing (ZDM) with process mining (PM) to avoid defect occurrence during production and improve sustainability.

Design/methodology/approach
The method is developed based on literature review in ZDM and PM. It uses PM for process discovery as an initial strategy in priority to predict-prevent strategies of ZDM.

Findings
It presents the applicability of the proposed approach in observing manufacturing process behavior, identifying dynamic causes of defects during production, predicting the time of defect occurrence and preventing defective products. It also identifies, explains and measures criteria for environmental, social and economic pillars of sustainability affected by defects and presents the impacts of the proposed approach on sustainability improvement.

Originality/value
The extended view of this research, as well as its analytical approach, helps practitioners to develop their ZDM and PM approaches more holistically. The practical application of this research is illustrated through implementing it in a real-life manufacturing case, where the outcomes prove its applicability in avoiding defect occurrence and improving all three pillars of sustainability.
Green IT and BYOD: driving sustainability, job performance, and well-being in remote work
Authors: Doargajudhur Melina Seedoyal , Huzooree Geshwaree , Hosanoo Zuberia , Lichy Jessica , Dell Peter 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore the impact of bring your own device (BYOD) practices on teleworkers’ job performance, work–life conflict and their implications for environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on Green IT in the post-pandemic remote work context. Drawing on the job demands–resources (JD-R) model, it examines the relationships between private technology adoption, job demands, job resources, job performance and work–life conflict, while also assessing how BYOD impacts environmental outcomes such as electronic waste reduction and carbon emissions.

Design/methodology/approach
The study used confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling (SEM) using AMOS version 22 to evaluate seven hypotheses among 424 full-time teleworkers from various occupational sectors in Mauritius, a developing country.

Findings
SEM results confirm that BYOD enhances job performance and work–life conflict through increased job autonomy, workload and work pressure. BYOD and teleworking also contribute to Green IT and environmental sustainability by reducing energy consumption and electronic waste, indirectly supporting broader sustainability goals through reduced corporate device demand and lower commuting-related emissions.

Practical implications
Organisations should leverage BYOD policies to advance Green IT practices and improve work performance in remote settings, focusing on balancing job demands with resources like work autonomy to enhance productivity and well-being.

Originality/value
The findings strongly support the JD-R model in the context of remote work and BYOD, particularly in developing economies with limited infrastructure, offering insights for policies that enhance both employee well-being, Green IT and environmental sustainability.
E-learning and sustainability of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review and synthesis
Authors: Omanyo Joshua Omondi , Ndiege Joshua Rumo Arongo 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This study aims to examine the state of literature on the role of e-learning in the sustainability of higher education institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the goal of identifying explored thematic areas, finding out the deficiencies in extant literature and recommending areas of future research work.

Design/methodology/approach
The research used a systematic literature review, examining articles published between 2012 and 2022. In total, 52 publications were identified and subjected to analysis.

Findings
The findings reveal that few studies have explored the relationship between e-learning and the sustainability of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa, with larger economies in the region dominating research output. In addition, traditional technology adoption and social learning theories dominate the theoretical frameworks in this area. Moreover, the authors observed limited adaptation of these theories to local contexts, leading to outcomes with limited contextual details or lack of the same. Despite its potential, e-learning has yet to be fully embraced as a strategic tool for the sustainability of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Originality/value
Although various systematic literature reviews exist in the field of sustainability in higher education, there seem to be no reviews specifically focused on e-learning within the context of Sub-Saharan Africa. This review sheds some light on potential future research paths regarding the theory, content and context of e-learning for the sustainability of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa, and by extension, in developing countries worldwide.
Understanding the behavioural intention of students for education via OTT platforms driven by social media advertisements
Authors: Sharma Latika , Bagdi Himanshu 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThe paper aims to examine students' feelings about studying through over-the-top (OTT) education and how they are influenced by social media advertisements (SMA) while browsing the Internet. The study looked into the factors influencing students' behavioural intention (BI) for OTT education, which helps meet their individual needs beyond the limits of traditional platforms.Design/methodology/approachData were collected through an online survey using a structured questionnaire from 345 students in the present study from various districts of Rajasthan in India. The collected data were analysed using the partial least square–structural equation modelling to substantiate the hypotheses and make inferences.FindingsThe study provided an inclusive model by probing the effect of four SMA features [Informativeness (INFO), Entertainment (ENT), Trust (TRU) and Reward (RWD)] on Brand Engagement (BE). It emphasises casing gaps in the literature regarding the consequence of BE on BI in the OTT market. The results highlighted a significant relationship between BE on BI. At the same time, all relationships proved significant for SMA, apart from TRU. The pioneering research jointly studies these factors in the model, predominantly in the streaming platforms, with empirical data.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ understanding, previous research lacks in focusing ENT, INFO, TRU and RWD’s relation to BE and identifying its effect on OTT education in the Indian context. Using the present study, marketers in the competitive world can better facilitate the adoption of OTT platforms, the factors impacting brand engagement for students and their views on the topic.
Corruption impedes good governance in Somalia’s public sector
Authors: Mudey Mohamed Hassan , Arshad Rozita 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to understand the level of corruption in Somalia and the causes that lead to corruption that in turn hampers good governance.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper relies on the data collected from Somali’s public institutions, international actors, newspaper articles and peer-reviewed literature. The degree of corruption is assessed with the Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International and the Control of Corruption provided by the World Bank.

Findings
The finding shows that the level of corruption in Somalia is high and complex because of the following reasons: weak governance and poverty, culture and tradition which include favoritism based on clan membership, lack of accountability mechanism and absence political will. Measures undertaken for anti-corruption, for instance, the establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission and legislation for its support face barriers and challenges that include political influence, lack of capacities among the undertaking institution and lack of participation by the public.

Originality/value
This research adds value to the knowledge of corruption in Somalia by identifying the concrete socio-political antecedents for corruption and the problems of fighting it. This paper further presents the following detailed strategies to address corruption: enhancing the operational and financial integrity of the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission; restructuring the civil service and merging it into a merit-based system; enhancing Public Financial Management (PFM) reforms; independence of the judiciary; and sustaining development in digital technology adoption in governance and procurement.
Reassessing the transition from paper to electronic bills of lading: regulatory impediments and prospective reforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector
Authors: Osinuga Damilola Idris , Eruaga Osatohanmwen Anastasia 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to re-evaluate the legal barriers surrounding the implementation of electronic billing systems and to propose potential reforms aimed at facilitating their efficient and widespread adoption in Nigeria. Since the 16th century, bills of lading have been integral to global trade, evolving in response to the practical exigencies and technological advancements of their respective eras. Despite their historical significance, the traditional paper-based bill of lading has increasingly been recognised as a hindrance to contemporary maritime commerce. The inherent vulnerabilities of physical documents such as susceptibility to damage and the logistical delays associated with their manual transfer have underscored the inefficiencies of this conventional system. These limitations have catalysed the development of electronic bills of lading (e-bills of lading) as a digital counterpart, a transition particularly pertinent within Nigeria’s maritime sector. Nevertheless, the adoption of e-bills of lading has engendered considerable apprehension, largely due to uncertainties surrounding their legal validity and operational efficacy.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper conducts a comprehensive desk-based study to examine the historical evolution and current concerns surrounding e-bills of lading as a substitute for traditional paper forms.

Findings
Specifically, the paper advocates for the enactment of clear and robust legislation that would grant e-bills of lading the same legal status as their paper counterparts.

Originality/value
This paper offers an original contribution to the academic and legal discourse on the subject, providing a novel analysis of the regulatory gaps while proposing practical recommendations for the effective adoption of e-bills of lading in Nigeria’s maritime industry.
Conquering the US market: AJE’s blue ocean strategy in action
Authors: Garcia Fernando , Smith Stephen Ray , Burger Amy , Helms Marilyn Michelle 
Published: October 2024

Research methodology
Data used to develop the case included primary data from employees and leaders of AJE, a Peruvian-based beverage products manufacturer. The case company is not disguised; actual employee names and titles are used. The company provided financial and product data and photos.
That's Not a Hybrid: How to Distinguish Patterns of Admixture and Isolation By Distance
Authors: Wiens Ben J. , Colella Jocelyn P. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTDescribing naturally occurring genetic variation is a fundamental goal of molecular phylogeography and population genetics. Popular methods for this task include STRUCTURE, a model‐based algorithm that assigns individuals to genetic clusters, and principal component analysis (PCA), a parameter‐free method. The ability of STRUCTURE to infer mixed ancestry makes it popular for documenting natural hybridisation, which is of considerable interest to evolutionary biologists, given that such systems provide a window into the speciation process. Yet, STRUCTURE can produce misleading results when its underlying assumptions are violated, like when genetic variation is distributed continuously across geographic space. To test the ability of STRUCTURE and PCA to accurately distinguish admixture from continuous variation, we use forward‐time simulations to generate population genetic data under three demographic scenarios: two involving admixture and one with isolation by distance (IBD). STRUCTURE and PCA alone cannot distinguish admixture from IBD, but complementing these analyses with triangle plots, which visualise hybrid index against interclass heterozygosity, provides more accurate inference of demographic history, especially in cases of recent admixture. We demonstrate that triangle plots are robust to missing data, while STRUCTURE and PCA are not, and show that setting a low allele frequency difference threshold for ancestry‐informative marker (AIM) identification can accurately characterise the relationship between hybrid index and interclass heterozygosity across demographic histories of admixture and range expansion. While STRUCTURE and PCA provide useful summaries of genetic variation, results should be paired with triangle plots before admixture is inferred.
Fibre post removal using ultrasonic tips: A comparative in vitro study using different protocols
Authors: Honda Ricardo , Pelepenko Lauter E. , Monteiro Mabelle F. , Marciano Marina A. , Gomes Brenda P. F. A. , de Jesus Soares Adriana , Ferraz Caio R. , Almeida José Flávio A. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis study evaluated the glass fibre post (GFP) removal using three different protocols with ultrasonic tips. Thirty‐six extracted single‐rooted teeth were endodontically treated and cemented with a 10‐mm GFP. Three protocols were used for GFP removal: 20 s activated with cooling, 20 s activated without cooling and 40 s activated without cooling. The removal time and temperature increase on the external root surface were recorded. The amount of residual material and the volume of dentin loss were assessed using micro‐computed tomography. Data were analysed using ANOVA with a 5% significance level. The removal time and the amount of residual material were not affected by the protocol. There was no difference in temperature increase between the 20‐s groups. The 40s activated without cooling produced the highest temperatures, especially in the apical region, and greater dentin loss. It is not advisable to use the ultrasonic insert continuously for more than 20 s.
Haemorrhoid artery ligation – recto anal repair (HAL‐RAR) blind versus Doppler: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Liew Amos Nepacina , Wang Jason , Chen Michelle Zhiyun , Tay Yeng Kwang , Kong Joseph C.H. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundHaemorrhoids remain a highly prevalent condition in Australia, affecting 39% of the adult Australian population. While haemorrhoidectomy remains the gold standard in the management of haemorrhoids, newer techniques such as haemorrhoid artery ligation‐recto anal repair (HAL‐RAR) are emerging as promising management modalities. We compare the efficacy of non‐Doppler guided (non‐DG) HAL‐RAR versus Doppler‐guided (DG) HAL‐RAR in the management of haemorrhoids.MethodsThis study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022353806) and adhered to PRISMA 2020 guidelines. We conducted a systematic review using Medline, Embase and Cochrane database for comparative studies between Doppler‐guided HAL‐RAR and non‐Doppler‐guided HAL‐RAR in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 statement for reporting systematic reviews.ResultsFive studies were included in our systematic review and meta‐analysis. There was no clinically significant difference in operative times (SMD 0.46, 9% CI −3.16 0 4.08, P = 0.804) or post‐operative bleeding (P = 0.142) between the two groups. DG HAL‐RAR patients were more likely to have post‐operative urinary retention (P < 0.001). Non‐DG patients were less likely to experience recurrence (OR 5.12, P < 0.001).ConclusionOur review of non‐DG HAL‐RAR compared to DG HAL‐RAR reflects the non‐inferiority of the non‐DG HALRAR procedure. We hope that these results would provide a guide to clinicians performing HAL‐RAR, and would provide some cost savings for institutions who are unable to procure the necessary equipment for DG HAL‐RAR.
Ecosystem compartment stoichiometry drives the secondary succession processes of zokor‐disturbed grassland
Authors: Zhang Chunping , Li Qi , Feng Runqiu , Li Ping , Liu Jie , Yang Yunfeng 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn terrestrial ecosystems, resource availability and soil microbial biomass are substantially changed with ecological recovery. However, the shifts in resource stoichiometry and microbial biomass stoichiometry often do not align, leading to stoichiometric imbalance that constrains microbial growth and, consequently, affects plant community succession. The mechanisms by which soil microbes acclimate to these imbalances and how such adjustments influence plant community dynamics remain largely unexplored in alpine grasslands. To address these processes, we examined ecological stoichiometry during the secondary succession of zokor‐disturbed grassland on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, China, utilizing a space‐for‐time substitution approach. Carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) contents across plant–soil–microbe and soil ecoenzymatic activities involved in soil microbial nutrient acquisition were measured. The results indicated that C:P and N:P imbalances between microbes and their plant resources intensified with the recovery of zokor‐disturbed grassland. This led to phosphorus limitation in microbial growth, as indicated by the mean vector angles exceeding 45° and decreased threshold element ratio of C:P. In response, soil microbes increased their production of P‐acquiring enzymes to mitigate P limitation. Through structural equation modelling (SEM), we found that the C:N:P ratios within the plant–soil–microbe systems explained 74.5% of the total variance in plant aboveground biomass. We concluded that maintaining balanced C:N:P stoichiometric ratios in plant–soil–microbe systems, facilitated by soil ecoenzymatic activities, enhances plant diversity and net primary productivity during the recovery of zokor‐disturbed grassland.
Quantifying Invasiveness Risk of Non‐Native Freshwater Fishes in South Korea Under a Changing Climate
Authors: Yoğurtçuoğlu Baran , Tarkan Ali Serhan , Vilizzi Lorenzo 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTBiological invasions pose a serious threat to native biodiversity, and climate change intensifies the risk of non‐native species invasion in human‐altered environments, particularly in freshwater ecosystems. In South Korean freshwaters, the number of non‐native fish species increased significantly since the early 1950s. We screened risk of invasion by 43 freshwater fish species in South Korea using the Aquatic Species Invasiveness Screening Kit (AS‐ISK). Of these species, 26 (~ 61%) posed a high to very high risk of invasiveness. Black bullhead Ameiurus melas, brown bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus, North African catfish Clarias gariepinus, green sunfish Lepomis cyanellus, black carp Mylopharyngodon piceus, round goby Neogobius melanostomus, and Chinese sleeper Perccottus glenii were very high risk under current and predicted climate conditions. Striped snakehead Channa striata, longear sunfish Lepomis megalotis, smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieu, white perch Morone americana, Eurasian perch Perca fluviatilis, and rudd Scardinius erythrophthalmus were high risk only under predicted climate conditions. Present risks were generally consistent with previous qualitative assessment, with some discrepancies, likely due to unobserved or under‐reported invasive traits of some species or a better ability of the present semi‐quantitative approach to estimate potential risks. Our results will inform South Korean decision‐making to potentially enhance regional cooperation across East Asia against transboundary introductions of aquatic invasive species.