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“It’s more delicious because I like you”: commercial food influencers’ follower satisfaction, retention and repurchase intention
Authors: Olfat Mohammad , Kirkham Reuben 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate how commercial influencers retain their followers and successfully persuade them to consider purchasing newly recommended products and services within the food industry. We explored the impact of followers’ purchase satisfaction upon their repurchase intention for newly promoted food products and services, directly and by the mediating roles of followers’ affective commitment and loyalty toward commercial food influencers.Design/methodology/approachOur conceptual model design was supported by the tricomponent attitude model, which helps explain followers’ emotional attachment to the influencers. We validated the proposed model using a sample of 200 followers of renowned commercial food influencers in Iran. We used partial least squares structural equation modeling for data analysis, with the assistance of Warp PLS (version 8.0) software.FindingsWe found that followers’ purchase satisfaction exerts a positive influence upon their repurchase intention, both directly and through the mediating roles of affective commitment and loyalty toward commercial food influencers.Practical implicationsThis study elucidates the role of followers’ satisfaction with their previous purchases in influencing their intention to buy newly recommended products. There is a multiplicity of important implications for restauranteur’s business models, as this marketing approach rewards a digital equivalent of a strong customer relationship and an honest, high-quality product. Our results also suggest that food influencers can operate effectively in the affiliate marketing sphere by operating and sustaining enduring relationships.Originality/valueThis work addresses how the influencer–follower relationship, followers’ purchase satisfaction and emotional attachment toward influencers, shape both follower retention and future repurchase intentions. This is from the perspective of the tricomponent attitude model within the food industry.
Guiding research into integrated health and social care in Australia: suitability of three global frameworks for local adoption
Authors: Uribe Gabriela , Huckel Schneider Carmen , Mukumbang Ferdinand , Liu Hueiming , Woolfenden Susan , Jones Tabitha , Gillespie James , Hiscock Harriet , Haigh Fiona , Goldfeld Sharon , Katz Ilan , Page Andrew , Giannopoulos Vicki , Haber Paul , Goodwin Nick , Anderson Teresa , Eastwood John , Cunich Michelle 
Published: November 2024

PurposeIn this paper, we aim to test the usefulness and contribute to the further development of analytical frameworks that guide research into integrated health and social care initiatives.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses case studies based in decentralised administrative areas within the New South Wales state health system using (1) the Innovative Policy Supports for Integrated Health and Social Care Programs Framework, (2) the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research and (3) the Framework on the Emergence and Effectiveness of Global Health Networks to assess the quality of international policies and/or strategies and integrated health and social care networks.FindingsThis study facilitates and advances integrated health and social care knowledge, moving from the study of local initiatives to a higher-level taxonomy of integrated care initiatives and exploring the emergence and effectiveness of global integrated care knowledge exchange networks. This paper proposes the use of three different frameworks to assess enhancement of the integrated health and social care using an array of multi-level innovation efforts as case studies.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper highlights the need for further research, and additional supports for formulating a single unified integrated health and social care framework that can assess innovations at multiple levels beyond local settings.Practical implicationsA stronger partnership with key stakeholders to enhance integrated health and social care research capabilities would be a feasible way to increase care and research capabilities in all sectors.Social implicationsHealth and social care clinicians, consumer representatives, service managers, policymakers and network knowledge partners must co-design a unified framework that better reflects the large multi-level agenda for integrated health and social care system change.Originality/valueThis novel study examines the level of integration of local space-based health and social care interventions, develops a taxonomy of local health district and/or primary care network integrated care initiatives to locate the “local” within a broader policy context and evaluates the quality of international policies and/or strategies and integrated health and social care networks.
Halal procurement strategy for the halal pharmaceutical industry in Indonesia
Authors: Irfany Mohammad Iqbal , Nekha Aviyu , Tieman Marco , Haq Daffa Aqomal 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to develop a halal procurement strategy for the halal pharmaceutical industry in Indonesia.

Design/methodology/approach
This qualitative research is based on in-depth interviews, followed by a strength, weakness, opportunity and threat analysis (using analytical network process technique) to develop halal procurement strategies for the halal pharmaceutical industry in Indonesia.

Findings
Access to halal-certified raw materials is the most difficult issue for pharmaceutical business procurement departments. Because Indonesia is heavily dependent on raw material imports, developing the raw material industry should be a top priority. Recommendations are drafted for the government, pharmaceutical industry and education to strengthen Indonesia’s halal pharmaceutical sector and procurement strategies.

Research limitations/implications
Few studies have been conducted on halal procurement in the pharmaceutical industry, and case studies are recommended to further explore halal procurement best practices. Quantitative research is also recommended to better understand existing halal procurement strategies and the purchasing process of halal critical items for pharmaceutical industries in Muslim-majority countries like Indonesia.

Practical implications
Halal critical items sourced for the halal pharmaceutical industry require halal certification, multiple supplier sourcing, evaluation mechanisms and benefit from horizontal collaboration. The main bottleneck for the halal pharmaceutical industry is lack of raw materials with the right halal certificates.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study on halal procurement strategies in the pharmaceutical industry. Its findings are relevant to regulatory, technical and business strategies in Muslim-majority countries.
Is family motivation family-friendly? How and when family motivation leads to work interference with family
Authors: Gao Feng , Sun Yuqing , Li Zhicheng , Wang Manyi 
Published: November 2024

PurposeIntegrating self-determination theory with work-family boundary theory, this study delves into the mechanism (i.e. workplace anxiety) and boundary (i.e. intrinsic motivation) by which family motivation can inadvertently escalate work interference with family.Design/methodology/approachWe conducted two three-wave field survey studies of 468 employees and 298 employees in China to test the theoretical model.FindingsWhen intrinsic motivation is weak, employees with high family motivation feel anxious at work and thus experience more work interference with family.Practical implicationsThe motivation to support one’s family through work increases the possibility of workplace anxiety and work interference with family. To alleviate this impact, cultivating intrinsic motivation is important. Thus, we encourage employees to be compassionate toward their internal feelings and needs while performing their jobs. Moreover, organizations are encouraged to improve employees’ intrinsic motivation by implementing practices that support their basic psychological needs.Originality/valueThis study casts new light on the potential adverse effects that family motivation may have on the work-family interface, challenging the prevalent belief that working for the family invariably improves the work-family interface. Moreover, it provides a new lens to understand how valuing the family inadvertently increases work interference with family.
Macroeconomic variables and initial public offerings in Sri Lanka: a principal component analysis approach
Authors: Mohamed Riyath Mohamed Ismail , Indunil Dayaratne Debeharage Athula , Jahfer Athambawa 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis study aims to comprehensively examine the relationship between initial public offering (IPO) activities and macroeconomic factors in Sri Lanka.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses principal component analysis (PCA) and autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) techniques to examine the relationship between IPO activities and macroeconomic factors. Ten macroeconomic variables are transformed into principal components (factors) using PCA. Then, ARDL is applied to investigate the long- and short-term relationships between IPO activities and the transformed macroeconomic factors.FindingsThe empirical investigation identifies three principal factors from the ten macroeconomic variables, of which two factors have a significant long-run association with IPO activities: “return on investment (RTOI)” and “economic and market development (ECMD).” In the short run, “trade openness and banking sector development (TOBD)” and RTOI are significantly associated with IPO activities.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was based on 30 years of observations, which passed all diagnostic tests but may be insufficient for generalizing the findings. Future studies could use high-frequency data (monthly or quarterly) to increase the number of observations and repeat the method and analysis. Also, while the symmetrical ARDL method was used in this study, an asymmetrical ARDL method may provide more insightful results and interpretations.Practical implicationsThe study highlights the importance of considering both long- and short-term associations when analyzing the impact of macroeconomic variables on IPO activities.Originality/valueThis study is the first to comprehensively examine the relationship between IPO activities and macroeconomic variables using PCA and the ARDL technique. The study provides insight into the macroeconomic factors that influence IPO activities in Sri Lanka and highlights the importance of considering long- and short-term associations.
Examining the impact of mobile money on financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa: the role of institutions and governance
Authors: Gyamerah Kwaku Kyei , Tetteh Francis Kamewor 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the role of institutional quality in the relationship between mobile money and financial inclusion among Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) from 2002 to 2022.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper uses annual data from SSA on a bundle of four financial inclusion variables, six institutional quality indicators (i.e. rule of law, government effectiveness, control of corruption, voice and accountability, regulatory quality and political stability) and total volume of mobile money transaction in a year. The two-stage least squares regression was used to validate the hypotheses. Also, the random effects model was also used to account for potential unobserved heterogeneity across countries in SSA.

Findings
The empirical results reveal that institutional quality and mobile money have direct impact on financial inclusion. Also, institutional quality plays a positive and significant contingency role in the relationship between mobile money and financial inclusion.

Originality/value
The study contributes to financial inclusion theory by providing multi-country empirical evidence to validate the theory in explaining mobile money’s role in expanding financial access. It also highlights the key insight from financial inclusion theory regarding the need for strong governance institutions for technology-enabled inclusion. By examining interactions between mobile money, institutions and financial inclusion across 15 African SSA economies, the study allows for more generalizable conclusions about contextual dependencies.
Tree traits are a stronger predictor of bee traits and species richness than taxonomic diversity
Authors: González‐Chaves Adrian , Borges Rafael Cabral , Andrino Caroline O. , Barbosa‐Silva Rafael G. , Madureira Maia Ulysses , Giannini Tereza C. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Functional traits help to understand biological diversity and the mechanism by which ecological communities are structured and how they respond to the environment. For example, the high tree species diversity within tropical forests can be grouped into a few functional attributes, wood density, size and dependence on animal pollination or seed dispersal. However, little is known about how these traits influence animal taxonomic and functional diversity in the forests.

We carried out a vegetation census on six plots (20 × 100 m) within the National Forest of Carajás (Amazon biome) to identify forest canopy species and their functional traits. Within the same plot, we also applied three bee sampling methods (entomological nets, honey traps and scent traps). By characterizing the functional traits of trees and bees, we were able to predict bee functional diversity better than with taxonomic diversity alone via combinations of tree traits like size, wood density, dependence on pollinators and extinction risk.

We found that larger trees with low wood density were negatively associated with small, eusocial tree cavity nesting bees. The richness and abundance of trees with high extinction risk was positively associated with the richness of medium‐sized solitary bees. The dominance in the community of pollinator‐dependent trees (average diameter in the basal area) was negatively associated with the richness of above‐ground and cavity nesting bees.

Our findings suggest that the composition of the tree community limits the availability of nesting resources for specific groups of bees. Moreover, the presence of trees with higher extinction risk (conservation value) was associated with a greater variety of bee traits and was the only metric associated with overall bee richness.

As expected, functional traits shed light on the mechanism that might drive high diversity within tropical forests. In addition, there appears to be complementarity in terms of conservation value and carbon stock potential, as areas that habour tree species with higher extinction risk and higher wood density are also those with overall greater bee and functional diversity. Finally, our study can contribute to the restoration of plant—pollinator community by providing an understanding of the vegetation community that contributes to biodiversity maintenance.

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Running uphill: A comparative analysis of the gender gap in campaign financing
Authors: SUDULICH LAURA , TRUMM SIIM , MAKROPOULOS IAKOVOS 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWomen are not a demographic minority, but they certainly are a minority in politics. Most legislative bodies across the world are still overwhelmingly male. Female candidates cite lack of resources as one of the main deterrents to run. Using data on candidates encompassing twenty‐eight elections in sixteen countries between 2006 and 2017, we examine the role of electoral institutions, partisanship and candidates’ political profile in mitigating – or aggravating – the gender resource gap. We find that female candidates systematically avail of significantly lower campaign budgets. This is true across different electoral systems and on the left as well as on the right. The gap is larger in size among incumbents. It is also wider in parties that use voluntary quotas and put forward more female candidates. Moreover, the budget composition of male and female candidates varies considerably. Male candidates tend to use higher proportions of their own resources, while female candidates rely on proportionally higher party contributions, that are, however, smaller in size.
Changes in healthcare costs and utilization for Medicaid recipients who received supportive housing through a payer‐community‐based housing partnership
Authors: Lovelace John , Lai Yu‐Hsuan , Kanter Justin , Eichner Joan C. , Prushnok Ray , Winger Mary E. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate healthcare cost and utilization changes among Medicaid and dually eligible participants of a supportive housing program implemented by a managed care organization and community‐based organization.Study Setting and DesignHealthcare claims were reviewed retrospectively for 80 program participants in one urban Pennsylvania county between 1/1/2018 and 9/28/2023 who had ≥6 months of claims data in both pre‐ and post‐housing periods. Eligibility included age >18 years, Medicaid/Special Needs Plan enrollment, and housing need. Due to limited housing units, potential participants were prioritized by medical need and history of unplanned care.Data Sources and Analytic SampleHealthcare cost and utilization were compared during pre‐ (i.e., 12 months before housing initiation) and post‐periods (i.e., 12 months after housing initiation).Principal FindingsCompared to the pre‐period, significantly lower medical (−40.4%, p = 0.004), emergency department (−62.7%, p = 0.02), and total (−33.3%, p = 0.02) costs of care were observed in the post‐period. Significantly lower primary care (−50.0%, p = 0.0003), specialist (−31.3%, p = 0.02), and emergency department (−50.0%, p = 0.03) utilization were also observed.ConclusionsHealthcare cost and utilization among medically complex individuals were lower with supportive housing. Future evaluations with randomized designs can address the potential causal impact of supportive housing as a healthcare intervention on specific outcomes.
Pig manure characteristics and decomposition ability of Protaetia brevitarsis seulensis larval instar stages
Authors: Jeong Yeon‐Woo 
Published: November 2024

AbstractMany types of livestock waste can be treated with insect larvae; however, in‐depth research on the decomposition ability of Protaetia brevitarsis seulensis (PBS) larvae and the characteristics of manure after treatment with PBS is extremely limited. Therefore, this study examined the decomposition ability and survival rates of different instars of PBS larvae and their effects on the characteristics and pathogen counts of pig manure. Two treatments were designed: 1 kg of second instar or third instar PBS larvae per 10 kg of pig manure. Pig manure did not affect the decomposing capacity and survival rates of the two PBS larval instar groups (P > 0.05). However, the decomposition abilities of the different PBS larval instar groups on days 2, 7 and 8 significantly differed (P < 0.05). Over time, the changes observed in pH, moisture, total nitrogen, acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and hemicelluloses did not significantly differ (P > 0.05) between treatments using second or third instar PBS larvae. On day 15, both total nitrogen and NDF significantly differed (P < 0.05) between the two treatment groups. During the experimental period, no significant (P > 0.05) change in Escherichia coli or Salmonella counts was observed in pig manure treated with different PBS larval instars. Our findings suggest that the decomposition abilities and survival rates of larvae and pig manure characteristics and pathogen counts do not differ for different PBS larval instar stages.
Microbial diversity in the arid and semi‐arid soils of Botswana
Authors: Tidimalo Coetzee , Maximiliano Ortiz , Karen Jordaan , Lebre Pedro H. , Bernard Olivier , Michelle Greve , Oagile Dikinya , Cowan Don A. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractTo date, little research has been conducted on the landscape‐scale distribution of soil microbial communities and the factors driving their community structures in the drylands of Africa. We investigated the influence of landscape‐scale variables on microbial community structure and diversity across different ecological zones in Botswana. We used amplicon sequencing of bacterial 16S rRNA gene and fungal internal transcribed spacers (ITS) and a suite of environmental parameters to determine drivers of microbial community structure. Bacterial communities were dominated by Actinomycetota (21.1%), Pseudomonadota (15.9%), and Acidobacteriota (10.9%). The dominant fungal communities were Ascomycota (57.3%) and Basidiomycota (7.5%). Soil pH, mean annual precipitation, total organic carbon, and soil ions (calcium and magnesium) were the major predictors of microbial community diversity and structure. The co‐occurrence patterns of bacterial and fungal communities were influenced by soil pH, with network‐specific fungi–bacteria interactions observed. Potential keystone taxa were identified for communities in the different networks. Most of these interactions were between microbial families potentially involved in carbon cycling, suggesting functional redundancy in these soils. Our findings highlight the significance of soil pH in determining the landscape‐scale structure of microbial communities in Botswana's dryland soils.
Impact of Omicron Variant Infection on Female Fertility and Laboratory Outcomes: A Self‐Controlled Study
Authors: Hu Yu‐Ling , Zhang Yong‐Jia , Lv Xing‐Yu , Liu Rui‐Ling , Zhong Zhao‐Hui , Fu Li‐Juan , Bao Mei‐Hua , Geng Li‐Hong , Xu Hai‐Jiao , Yu Shao‐Min , Ding Yu‐Bin 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTProblemInvestigating the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection on female fertility and laboratory outcomes in patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment who were initially uninfected but later became infected.Methods of the StudyThis self‐controlled study included 197 patients who underwent repeated oocyte retrieval before and after SARS‐CoV‐2 infection between March 2021 and April 2023, of which 117 used the same ovarian stimulation protocol within a consistent age range. We evaluated the ovarian reserve, ovarian response, and laboratory outcomes in patients before and after SARS‐CoV‐2 infection.ResultsThe ovarian reserve (follicle‐stimulating hormone [FSH], luteinizing hormone [LH], estrogen [E2], anti‐Müllerian hormone [AMH], antral follicle count [AFC]), ovarian response (total Gn dosage, duration of Gn administration, number of follicles ≥14 mm on trigger day, number of retrieved oocytes), and laboratory outcomes (cleavage stage good‐quality embryo rate, blastocyst formation rate, and cycle freezing rate) showed no significant differences before and after SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in 117 patients (p > 0.05). When stratified by age, the ≤ 35 years group showed a higher two pronuclei (2PN) fertilization rate post‐infection, while the >35 years group had increased mature metaphase II (MII) oocyte and blastocyst stage good‐quality embryo rates. Additionally, upon stratified by the time interval between SARS‐CoV‐2 infection and ART treatment, in the ≤ 3 months group, there was an increased post‐infection MII oocyte rate, 2PN fertilization rate, and blastocyst stage good‐quality embryo rate. Meanwhile, no significant differences were found in any indicators when the interval exceeded three months.ConclusionOur study suggested that undergoing IVF/ICSI treatment after recovering from COVID‐19 may not adversely affect female fertility and laboratory outcomes.