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The effect of disaggregated financial statements on potential nonprofit donors
Authors: Schmelzer Anthony , Stott Frances A. , Wilson Aaron , Stott David M. 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis study examines the effect that aggregated versus disaggregated financial statements has on a potential donor’s decision to donate to both large and small nonprofit organizations.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilizes 147 participants in a 2 × 2 design in which participants are placed in the role of potential donors.FindingsResults indicate that disaggregated financial statements increase the likelihood of donors donating. Findings suggest that trust serves as a mediating effect, as disaggregated information leads to increased organizational trust, which subsequently leads to an increased likelihood of donating.Research limitations/implicationsProviding participants with a fictitious scenario may not reflect true donor behavior. Participants also have no personal risk in deciding to donate because they are not actually making a financial donation.Practical implicationsOur results provide insight into the decision process of donors as this study suggests that disaggregated information leads to higher donations. As disaggregated information leads to higher trust, organizations are incentivized to provide disaggregated information because it increases the appearance of trustworthiness.Social implicationsFundraising campaigns can benefit from our findings. Nonprofit organizations should evaluate the impact on trust when considering best practices related to disaggregated information.Originality/valueThere is currently a trust crisis in America’s nonprofits, and this study aims to understand how the level of aggregation of financial statement information can increase trust and subsequent donor giving.
What drives Chinese Generation Z’s purchase intentions for new Chinese style apparel? A study from a stimulus-organism-response perspective
Authors: Huang Xiao , Wu Fangyan 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis study aims to understand how product attributes (object stimuli), social influences (social-psychological stimuli) and internal factors (internal stimuli) contribute to Chinese Generation Z’s purchase intentions (responses) for new Chinese style apparel (NCSA) through NCSA attitudes (cognitive state) and cultural pride (affective state) based on the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) model.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 989 respondents aged between 18 and 29 years through self-administrated questionnaires via a professional survey panel, Credamo, in China. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling.FindingsResults showed that among the seven stimuli, NCSA’s design, online social networking communities, cultural identity and personal norms significantly influenced Generation Z’s purchase intentions through both NCSA attitudes and cultural pride. Further, NCSA’s cultural connotations and celebrity influences elicited purchase intentions merely through the affective state – cultural pride. In contrast, NCSA’s functionality did not have a significant influence on NCSA attitudes and adversely affected cultural pride.Originality/valueThis study fills the research gap and extends the application of the S-O-R model within the NCSA context. The findings of this study shed light on the practical implications for marketers, brands and policymakers with regard to a better understanding of Chinese Generation Z’s NCSA consumption.
Behaving with style: investigating the influence of decision-making styles on the innovative work behavior of managers
Authors: Ibrahimi Qëndresë , Berisha Gentrit , Krasniqi Besnik , Ramosaj Berim 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis paper explores the relationship between managers’ decision-making style (DMS) and innovative work behavior (IWB). Our study addresses a notable gap in existing research, as the relationship between DMS and IWB has been unexplored.Design/methodology/approachWe rely on data from a sample of managers from diverse companies in Kosovo to test our hypotheses. We use structural equation modeling for data analysis, and as a complementary test, we perform a necessary condition analysis.FindingsManagers who adopt rational and intuitive decision-making styles tend to demonstrate higher IWB, whereas those who favor dependent, avoiding or spontaneous decision-making styles behave less innovatively. Rational style is a necessary but not sufficient condition for IWB of managers.Practical implicationsThe innovative work behavior of managers is significantly influenced by their decision-making style. Based on this relationship, our research can contribute to decision-making training, personnel selection and development, career planning and organizational innovation initiatives.Originality/valueOur study is the first to investigate the relationship between decision-making styles and innovative work behavior with a sample of managers. Furthermore, it is the first study to investigate the stylistic determinants of the innovative work behavior of managers in a non-Western context.
Accessibility services needs of visually impaired patrons in public libraries: a grounded theory study of China
Authors: Guo Yajun , Liu Zhenyang , Guo Yi Ruo , Kou Xuying , Jin Zihan 
Published: November 2024

PurposePublic libraries are strong advocates of the development of accessibility for people with disabilities. Understanding the accessibility services needs of visually impaired patrons is highly beneficial for increasing satisfaction with public library services. The purpose of this research is to assess the service capabilities of visually impaired patrons in public libraries and to improve the accessibility of services provided by public libraries for visually impaired patrons.Design/methodology/approachThis research adopts a mixed methods approach. Qualitative data collection involves interviews and surveys with 34 visually impaired individuals in China, applying grounded theory and expectancy theory. Quantitative analysis is then carried out using the Kano model.FindingsThe research reveals four types of accessibility service needs, with visually impaired patrons prioritizing value-added information services and self-service options. In addition, visually impaired patrons are also highly interested in the integration of assistive and innovative technologies within libraries.Originality/valueBy emphasizing a patron-centered approach, this research provides insights into innovative service approaches in public libraries that address the specific needs of visually impaired patrons and contribute essential strategies for bridging the digital divide.
Swipe, view, engage: the interplay of athlete social media content and viewer attitudes on sports perception and interest
Authors: Szymkowiak Andrzej , Garczarek-Bąk Urszula , Bączyk Mikołaj 
Published: November 2024

PurposeInfluencers in physical activity and sports have gained significant prominence in promoting health and well-being via digital social networks. This research investigates the impact of athlete influencers on sports perceptions, with a focus on korfball. Using korfball as a representative sport minimizes biases, allowing a nuanced exploration of athlete-generated content’s direct influence on viewer attitudes.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey with 319 respondents explores variables like athlete attitude, attractive appearance, social media profile attitude, emotional engagement toward korfball, korfball perception, korfball interest and general sports attitude. Structural equation modeling analysis examines relationships among these variables.FindingsThe study delves into the complex interplay among athlete attitude, social media attitude and emotional engagement toward sports, emphasizing the pivotal role of authenticity in fostering deeper connections. Contrary to expectations, athlete attractiveness did not significantly influence viewer priorities, signaling a notable shift towards valuing authenticity and performance. Furthermore, the research explores how general sports attitudes moderate relationships between sports perceptions and interest, offering critical insights for sports sociology and marketing.Originality/valueThis study innovates by focusing on korfball, emphasizing authenticity over attractiveness and providing insights into the evolving dynamics of sports marketing and consumer behavior in the digital age. This research evidences the profound impact of the digital age on sports engagement, laying a foundation for future studies and practical applications in sports sociology, marketing and consumer behavior.
Responsive service design and workforce strengthening: Recommendations to improve aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Authors: Pearson Odette , Parrella Adriana , Zagler Jonathon , Morey Kim , Veziari Yasamin , Brown Alex 
Published: November 2024

AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to develop innovative and practical strategies and recommendations for aged care policy and practice that support the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.MethodsA research symposium was held in June 2023 on Kaurna Country at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute. The symposium brought together 70 attendees including aged care consumers, Federal and State Government representatives, advocacy services, health, aged care and social service providers, and health and aged care researchers. Two roundtable sessions titled ‘Responsive Service Design’ and ‘Workforce Strengthening’ were conducted following a World Café approach. Data were analysed thematically.ResultsThis paper proposes recommendations relating to innovation and improvement within aged care policy and practice. Recommendations for responsive service design and workforce strengthening include the following: (1) promote genuine engagement and involvement, (2) establish partnerships between sectors, (3) ensure compliance, (4) innovative communication and feedback pathways, (5) holistic approaches to well‐being, (6) prioritise cultural safety and (7) flexible recruitment and retention strategies.ConclusionsWorking together and building partnerships between diverse stakeholders including community members, workforce, service providers and policymakers is required for sustainable and meaningful innovation within the aged care sector. Our recommendations, driven by community needs, provide an opportunity to ensure the innovation and implementation of ongoing aged care reforms meet the needs and expectations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Family perspectives on delirium information provision in an inpatient setting
Authors: Athithan Sharanya , Browne William , Moran Chris 
Published: November 2024

AbstractObjectivesDelirium is common in older hospitalised patients and is associated with significant distress in family members who witness it. Education‐based interventions can support the family of people with delirium. This study aimed to understand the perspective of family members of people with delirium regarding the information they received and opportunities for improvement.MethodsWe performed 10 semi‐structured interviews of 11 family members (one mother–daughter dyad) of people with delirium greater than 65 years of age across two sub‐acute Geriatric Evaluation and Management units in Victoria, Australia. Interviews were inductively analysed by the lead investigator to identify themes related to the information provided and opportunities for improvement.ResultsWe identified three themes related to delirium information provision: (1) delirium knowledge is not common; (2) information should consider the broad complex of the person; and (3) lived experience of delirium was helpful. We identified five themes with regard to opportunities to improve delirium information provision: (1) Good communication skills are important; (2) Regular communication is helpful; (3) Family wish to be present and know how to be involved; (4) Information provision should include prognosis; (5) Written information can support verbal information.ConclusionsInformation provision to family members should take into account their existing knowledge and experience and consider their family member as a whole. High quality, regular, written and oral communication from health‐care professionals is likely to prove helpful.
The prevalence of suboptimal prescribing of medication in First Nations older adults in the Torres Strait
Authors: Korinihona Tania , Thompson Fintan , Russell Sarah Gillian , Quigley Rachel , Miller Gavin , Sagigi Betty , Strivens Edward 
Published: November 2024

AbstractObjectivesThis study assessed the prevalence of suboptimal prescribing of medicines in First Nations older adults in the Torres Strait. Types of suboptimal prescribing included polypharmacy, over‐prescribing, under‐prescribing and anticholinergic burden. It also assessed any significant associations between suboptimal prescribing and common age‐related problems such as falls, reduced function and cognition.MethodCross‐sectional study (2015–2018) on 18 island and five mainland communities in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area of Far North Queensland, Australia. Community‐dwelling residents aged 45 years and older who identified as Torres Strait Islander and/or Aboriginal with complete medication histories were recruited in this study. Validated prescribing tools were used to identify suboptimal prescribing practises.ResultsThere were 254 participants with complete medication histories. The mean age was 65.7 (SD ± 10.9, range 45–93), with 65% female. Suboptimal prescribing in this study was 74%. Of these, 49% of participants had polypharmacy, 44% were over‐prescribed, and 36% were under‐prescribed. Anticholinergic burden was identified in 26% of participants. Polypharmacy was more prevalent in participants who were dependent on instrumental activities of daily living (iADLs).ConclusionsThe results demonstrate the importance of general practitioners, health‐care workers or pharmacists, to monitor medication prescribing in this population. Frequent review of medications to reduce suboptimal prescribing practices within these communities may help to reduce adverse outcomes because of prescribing practices.
Ayahuasca rituals for the treatment of substance use disorders: Three narratives of former patients of a neo‐shamanic center from Uruguay
Authors: Scuro Juan , Apud Ismael , Martínez Vanessa 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAyahuasca is a psychedelic beverage from the Amazon rainforest, used in spiritual and religious settings for medical purposes. Since the 1990s onwards, several religious and neo‐shamanic groups have been using it in Uruguay within the psychospiritual networks. Some participants go to rituals of ayahuasca looking for therapeutic alternatives to certain ailments, such as substance use disorders (SUDs). In this chapter, three cases of former patients who recovered in a neo‐shamanic center that uses ayahuasca for the treatment of SUDs are described and analyzed. The center is conducted by a psychologist trained in the Peruvian vegetalismo tradition. An ethnographic description of the ritual setting as well as the process of psychotherapeutic intervention of the center are described. In‐depth interviews were used to collect the narratives of the three patients. A medical anthropology perspective is used, focusing on different subjective trajectories: the general biographic trajectory, SUDs trajectory, spiritual trajectory, and the trajectory under the entheogenic field, ayahuasca included. As we discuss, the impact of ayahuasca rituals ceremonies should be explained not only by ayahuasca as a psychedelic compound, but as a psychotherapeutic tool immersed in a social, cultural, and spiritual setting aimed at the treatment of SUDs.
“Being, Like, Their Parents Throughout Their Lifetime”—House Parents' Perceptions of Their Role in the Family‐Style Group Care
Authors: Ben‐Shlomo Shirley , Levin‐Keini Noga , Langfeld‐Satat Shira 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTBased on the concepts in Katz and Kahn's role theory model this qualitative research examines the role perception and experience of house parents in the family‐style group care, a type of out‐of‐home placement model for at‐risk children who cannot reside with their birth families. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 18 house parents (both men and women) to gain insights into their role perception and experience. The findings revolved around three central themes: motivation for choosing the role (search for meaning, previous exposure to the role and childhood experiences); role perception (parental and administrative); and experiencing the role, in terms of positive and negative emotions. The theoretical significance of this research lies in understanding the unique role perception of house parents, distinct from the corporate world. In comprehending the role of house parents, its nature and its impact on the well‐being of individuals in this role, social workers can improve house parent training and contribute to the mental well‐being of children growing up in these settings.
The impact of prolonged walking on fasting plasma glucose in type 2 diabetes: A randomised controlled crossover study
Authors: Niwaha Anxious J. , Shields Beverley M. , Rodgers Lauren R. , Hattersley Andrew T. , Andrews Robert C. , Nyirenda Moffat J. , Jones Angus G. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAimsIn many low‐income countries, fasting glucose is the primary measure for monitoring glycaemic control. Many patients in these countries walk long distances to the clinic, but the impact of walking on fasting glucose in type 2 diabetes is unknown. We aimed to determine the impact of walking on fasting glucose in people with type 2 diabetes.MethodsIn a randomised crossover trial, the change in glucose from baseline in the fasting state was compared between walking on a treadmill at a predetermined speed of 4.5 km/h for 1 h and not walking (resting) in people with type 2 diabetes.ResultsIn all, 45 participants were enrolled and all completed both visits; 21/45 (46.7%) were women, and the median age was 51. Glucose during and after walking was similar to glucose while at rest; the glucose difference (walking minus rest) was −0.15 (95% CI: −0.55, 0.26) and −0.10 (95% CI: −0.50, 0.31) mmol/L at 1 and 2 h, respectively, p > 0.4 for both.ConclusionsFasting plasma glucose is not meaningfully affected by prolonged walking in participants with type 2 diabetes; therefore, the reliability of fasting glucose for monitoring glycaemic burden is unlikely to be altered in patients who walk to the clinic.
Psychometric Evaluation of Perceived Internship PUA Scale: Using Rasch Analysis
Authors: Yang Yanchao , Li Wangze , Xue Sijia , Huang Wenxue , Guo Shijie 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTIn response to the prevalence of perceived internship Pick‐up Artist(PUA) behaviours and the lack of appropriate measurement tools, the purpose of this study was to develop and validate a new self‐designed questionnaire, the Perceived Internship PUA Scale (PIPUAS), to assess college student interns' perceptions of internship PUA behaviours. The scale was developed based on interviews with college student interns. A sample of 340 college student interns from a provincial university in Hebei Province, China, participated in the study. Rasch analysis was used to examine the psychometric properties of the scale, including unidimensionality, monotonicity, item fit statistics, item polarity, item‐ and person‐level reliability and separation, item hierarchy and measurement invariance across gender and birthplace. The results indicated that the PIPUAS is a unidimensional construct with good psychometric properties, although some issues need to be addressed to further improve the scale. The study's limitations and directions for future research were discussed.
Capturing Competence: The Design, Evaluation, and Implementation of a Video‐Based Instrument for Assessing Verbal Aggression Management Competence
Authors: Franco Delphine , Vanderlinde Ruben , Valcke Martin 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTComplex competences, such as managing students' aggressive behaviour, are challenging to develop during teacher training. Recently, video‐based simulations have been considered promising, yet suitable assessment instruments are limitedly available. This paper reports on the design and evaluation of a video‐based assessment tool tailored to measure preservice teachers' verbal aggression management competence (V‐AMC) development. Design considerations for video‐based activities served as a framework, resulting in an assessment instrument consisting of video vignettes mirroring classroom situations concerning verbal aggressive behaviour, questions prompting situation‐specific skills development, and a coding scheme to analyse preservice teachers' answers. Furthermore, this paper discusses the results of the instrument's implementation on preservice teachers' (n = 182) V‐AMC. Findings support the appropriateness of the instrument in assessing V‐AMC levels and mapping the impact of a simulation‐based intervention. The data partially confirm the intervention's contribution to V‐AMC development. Implications for future interventions targeting competence development are discussed.
Immature stages and natural history of Eruga unilabiana (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), an ectoparasitoid of two linyphiid spiders
Authors: Pereira Luis Campili , Villanueva‐Bonilla German Antonio , De Andrade Santiago Lilian , De Pádua Diego Galvão , Serrão José Eduardo , Kloss Thiago Gechel , Sobczak Jober Fernando 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWasps from the Polysphincta genus group (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Pimplinae) are currently the only parasitoid wasps that are ectoparasitoids of spiders. The species of the group exhibit several morphological and behavioral adaptations, which allow exploiting their host spiders. Here, we describe the external morphology, behavior and natural history of the immature stages of a Darwin wasp Eruga unilabiana Pádua & Sobczak, 2018, a parasitoid of sheet‐weaving spiders, Sphecozone sp. and Eurymorion sp. (Linyphiidae). The egg of E. unilabiana is a white mass that is deposited in the anterior region of the spider's abdomen. First stage larvae partially emerge from the egg's chorion. Second stage larvae have a body divided into 13 segments and induce spiders to build a modified web. The third stage larvae have eight pairs of retractable dorsal tubercles with tiny little hooks that help the larvae hang and move on the web threads after the spider dies. These results indicate that the immature stages of E. unilabiana present the same basic morphological and behavioral characteristics already known for the species of the group. However, the last stage larva's strategy of moving first to hang on the web threads before killing the spider is the first record in the group and more studies are needed to assess whether this behavior is adaptive for the wasp.