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Conceptualizing blended learning models as a sustainable and inclusive educational approach: an organizational dynamics perspective
Authors: Shaya Nessrin , AbuKhait Rawan , Madani Rehaf , Ahmed Vian 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
The theoretical landscape surrounding the contribution of digital transformation to sustainability in higher education institutions is lacking in literature. Blended learning has gained popularity and poises for further growth as a sustainable and inclusive mode of learning that will shape the future of education. This study aims to investigate the organizational critical success factors that ensure high-quality blended learning opportunities.

Design/methodology/approach
Data was collected through an online student survey and semistructured interviews with academic leaders and faculty members.

Findings
Exploratory factor analysis and multiple linear regression revealed five main contributing factors to a successful overall hybrid experience, namely, faculty support, cognitive flexibility, learner self-actualization, student engagement and sense of belonging. In the results, students were satisfied with their gained skills, knowledge and engagement, and have succeeded in developing cognitive flexibility, self-actualization and sense of belonging. Faculty support was the strongest determinant. The presence of certain organizational dynamics, comprising management support of those with sustainability mindset, effective communication, blended leadership qualities and adequate faculty personality traits, presents as a major predictor to quality learning opportunities.

Originality/value
The theoretical landscape surrounding the contribution of digital transformation to sustainability in higher education institutions is lacking in literature, which emphasizes the novel aspects of this study. In particular, it contributes by determining the overall level of research on the subject, theoretical stances in this area and potential avenues for further investigation.
Teaching systemic design to foster sustainability learning in non-design curricula
Authors: Pereno Amina , Aulisio Asja 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
Circular economy and sustainable development in rural areas are phenomena that call for new skills and knowledge encompassing methods and tools to foster systemic thinking. Over the past 20 years, the design discipline has significantly turned towards complexity, advocating a “designerly” approach to systems thinking that brings the focus closer to humanity. This paper aims to present a successful teaching module on systemic design as a case research study for designers and non-designers in a cross-disciplinary educational context.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors detail a European case study where four universities conducted a cross-disciplinary online training programme on sustainability and circular economy in rural areas for higher education students. This paper discusses a teaching module in systemic design that integrated theoretical learning with practical teamwork within a short timeframe. The programme involved collaboration with industrial partners and promoted varied interaction patterns in an intercultural teamwork activity.

Findings
Educational outcomes were assessed by examining students’ projects and conducting a survey to gauge learners’ perspectives. This paper showcases the potential of teaching systemic design outside traditional design arenas and the personal and professional benefits accessible to non-designers. In addition, it discusses the challenges of learning in an interdisciplinary, intercultural environment, as well as the limitations and potentials of digital learning tools.

Originality/value
This knowledge is valuable for educators in higher education and professionals seeking to establish sustainability initiatives and teaching strategies that address emerging skills related to systems and design thinking. The educational experience described here underscores the significance and effectiveness of cross-disciplinary online training through digital platforms to facilitate international collaboration in sustainability education.
The moderating effect of corporate characteristics on the relationship between climate change risk disclosure and corporate value: evidence from Egypt
Authors: Abd-Elhaleim Ahmed Hamed Mahmoud , Elawadly Heba Saad Hassan , Hikal Heba Mousa Mousa , Srour Abeer Abd-Elkreem Ibrahim 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the impact of climate change risk disclosure (CCRD) on Corporate Value while exploring how corporate characteristics such as size, financial performance and leverage may moderate this relationship.

Design/methodology/approach
This research used a sample of 50 companies from the EGX100 index on the Egypt Stock Exchange, covering the years 2018–2022 (250 observations). For the first hypothesis, the authors use ordinary least squares regression, while for the other hypotheses, the authors use the PROCESS program developed by Andrew F. Hayes to analyze moderation.

Findings
The findings indicate a negative association between CCRD and corporate value. However, the extent of this influence can vary depending on the company’s characteristics. Specifically, CCRD negatively affects the value of small-sized, less profitable and highly leveraged corporates. Conversely, it positively impacts the value of large-sized, more profitable and less leveraged corporates.

Research limitations/implications
The findings have significant implications for stakeholders in Egypt and similar developing countries. This significance stems from the substantial impact of CCRD on corporate value. CCRD can heighten investors’ perception of risk as a new risk factor, potentially leading to increased corporate risk. Therefore, CCRD is vital in identifying corporate value reflected in stock prices.

Originality/value
As far as we know, this is the pioneering study in Egypt to offer new evidence on how CCRD affects corporate value. It investigates the moderating role of corporate characteristics, such as corporate size, financial performance and leverage, in this relationship.
Love me, love my endorsed brand: unveiling the impact of Generation Z fan’s celebrity worship on online brand advocacy
Authors: Suprawan Lokweetpun , Oentoro Wanny , Suttharattanagul Sarinya L. 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the interrelationship among consumers, celebrities and brands within social media environments. It proposes a theoretical framework based on an integrative approach that combines parasocial relationship theory and the meaning transfer model.

Design/methodology/approach
This study collected data from 342 Generation Z fans, and structural equation modeling was used for the analysis.

Findings
The results revealed that social media use strongly affects celebrity worship, but its impacts on brand love and online brand advocacy are weak. Celebrity worship significantly influences brand love; however, the relationship with online brand advocacy is nonsignificant, highlighting the crucial mediating role of brand love. The mediating effects of celebrity worship and brand love significantly strengthened the relationship between social media use and online brand advocacy.

Originality/value
By using an integrative approach, this study advances the understanding of the dynamics of consumer–brand relationships, revealing the serial mediating path that highlights the roles of celebrity worship and brand love.
Forty-five years of research on diversity, equity and inclusion in management
Authors: Park Cho Hyun , Park Sunyoung , Kwon Bora 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to review the overall trends in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) research in the management field.Design/methodology/approachWe performed a scoping review to comprehensively understand how DEI research has been conducted and to inform future research and practices in the management field. We reviewed 725 articles published from 1976 to 2022 in SSCI-indexed management journals. We examined publication profiles (number of articles and research focus), publication tendency (journals and years), chronological publication trends, work environments (traditional vs remote/virtual work settings) and dimensions of DEI, including age, gender, race and culture.FindingsWe identified six common DEI research themes: (1) DEI management and practice, (2) perspectives on DEI, (3) team/group diversity, (4) DEI conceptualization, (5) leadership for DEI and (6) DEI climate. Finally, discussion, implications and recommendations for future research are presented.Originality/valueOur research provides a comprehensive outline of the DEI research and suggests future directions to contribute to and advance knowledge on DEI in the management field.
Design and simulation study of a MEMS-based three-dimensional combined hydrophone for UUV applications
Authors: Cheng Nuo , Li Haoxuan , Wang Renxin , Zhang Peng , Jia LiCheng , Zhang Guojun , Zhang Wendong , Yang Yuhua 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to present the design of a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS)-based three-dimensional combined vector hydrophone tailored for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). The proposed design addresses the left-right ambiguity inherent in conventional MEMS hydrophones and enhances acoustic sensing capabilities to support improved UUV performance in underwater environments.

Design/methodology/approach
A novel MEMS-based three-dimensional vector hydrophone (M3DH) is proposed, integrating a highly sensitive MEMS chip with a piezoelectric ceramic-based scalar channel. A theoretical model of the hydrophone’s packaging was developed, and its acoustic performance was analyzed through COMSOL Multiphysics 6.2 simulations. Experimental validation of the hydrophone’s sensitivity and directional characteristics was conducted in a standing wave tank.

Findings
The MEMS-based three-dimensional combined hydrophone (M3DH) achieved a triaxial vector channel sensitivity of −175.6 dB at 800 Hz (re 1 V/µPa) and a scalar channel sensitivity of −186.3 dB (0 dB = 1 V/µPa). In addition, at 500 Hz, the vector channel exhibited a distinct “8”-shaped directivity pattern, whereas the scalar channel maintained a circular omnidirectional response. The hydrophone demonstrated excellent acoustic performance in three-dimensional space, effectively providing comprehensive acoustic information for small underwater platforms.

Originality/value
This research addresses the left-right ambiguity issue in MEMS hydrophones by presenting an MEMS-based three-dimensional combined hydrophone designed for integration into UUVs, offering an innovative solution to enhance underwater acoustic sensing capabilities in small platforms.
From pavement to pixels: unpacking the virtual marathon event’s perceived experience, challenges and its implications
Authors: Sjukriana Juke , Amir Ahmad Fitri , Mior Shariffuddin Nur Shahirah , Hanafiah Mohd Hafiz 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis study critically explores the perceived experience and challenges of runners in virtual marathon events. It aims to unravel the implications of virtual marathons and their intersections with broader socio-cultural and technological trends, addressing gaps in scholarly discourse.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilised qualitative online in-depth interviews (ODIs) with ten avid runners through purposive and snowball sampling. Data analysis involved thematic analysis through ATLAS.ti version 20 software.FindingsParticipants highlighted the novelty, accessibility and cost-effectiveness of virtual marathons, emphasising their health benefits and reduced environmental impact. However, challenges such as health and safety concerns, motivation and technical issues were noted, calling for improved event management and technical support.Research limitations/implicationsThe study contributes to sporting event research, showcasing the adaptability of the event industry through virtual marathons. It emphasises the role of technology in enhancing event experiences and addressing participant needs, highlighting opportunities for health and wellness tourism and crisis resilience in the sector.Originality/valueThis research adds to the evolving discourse on sporting events, specifically virtual marathons, and offers insights into their role in sports management. It calls for further studies addressing limitations to enhance understanding and impact assessment in virtual marathon participation.
Thick perception
Authors: Chase Zachary J. , Thompson Gregory A. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractWe advance an anthropological approach to human visual experience that opposes reductive conceptions founded on notions of historically and socio‐culturally abstract and unsituated subjects. Instead, we propose that vision is part of an ongoing semiotic relation between seeing subjects and visual contexts that are not just psychological but also socio‐historical and cultural. We engage with the other articles in this special section to argue that human vision works by seeing together. People calibrate their seeing with that of those around them, thereby shaping what's seen and the seeing subjects themselves. These processes are accomplished through overlapping (or “thick”) circuits of intromission and social “extromission” (i.e., actions appropriate to the things seen within specific socio‐historical trajectories), so that mutuality of seeing is integral to “mutuality of being.” Understanding seeing processes requires historical and ethnographic investigations of the varieties of visual experience that extend far beyond biophysical mechanisms. The other papers in this section consider the apprenticeship of skilled visions, an account for a vision of the Virgin of Guadalupe in a Chicago underpass, the semiotics of perspective and the tactility of seeing in Tamil cinema, and the role of engineers’ theories of vision in their efforts to develop a prosthetic retina.
Biomechanical Comparison of a Novel Facet Joint Fusion Fixation Device With Conventional Pedicle Screw Fixation Device: A Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Sun Feilong , Qiu Haiyang , Ji Yufei , Wang Longchao , Lei Wei , Zhang Yang 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTPurposeThe biomechanics of a novel facet joint fusion device is unknown. The objective of this study is to analyze and compare the biomechanical properties of a novel facet joint fusion device integrated with oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) to those of a conventional pedicle screw fixation device, employing finite element analysis.MethodsA comprehensive three‐dimensional finite element model of the L3‐S1 lumbar spine was developed and validated. Based on this model, three surgical groups were created: OLIF combined with the bilateral facet joint fusion fixation (BFJFF + OLIF), unilateral pedicle screw fixation (UPSF + OLIF), and bilateral pedicle screw fixation (BPSF + OLIF), focusing on the L4‐L5 level. A torque of 7.5 Nm was applied to simulate vertebral activities under six conditions: flexion, extension, lateral bending (left and right), and axial rotation (left and right). The maximum displacement at the L4‐L5 segment was then calculated. The maximum stress values were recorded at the L4‐L5 interbody fusion cage and the L3‐L4 and L5‐S1 segments.ResultsWhen compared to the other two models, the BFJFF + OLIF model exhibited the smallest maximum displacement value at the L4‐L5 segment across all six working conditions. The BFJFF + OLIF model also demonstrated the lowest maximum stress value at the L4‐L5 segment interbody fusion cage under flexion, as well as left and right lateral bending and axial rotation conditions when compared with the other models. However, under the extension condition at the L4‐L5 interbody fusion cage, the BPSF + OLIF model showed the lowest maximum stress value. At the adjacent L3‐L4 segments, the BFJFF + OLIF model registered the lowest maximum stress value during flexion and left lateral bending conditions. At L3‐L4, under extension and right lateral bending conditions, the UPSF + OLIF model exhibited the lowest maximum stress value. Under left axial rotation at the L3‐L4 segment, both the BFJFF + OLIF and UPSF+OLIF models demonstrated the smallest maximum stress values. Under right axial rotation at the L3‐L4 segment, the BPSF + OLIF model recorded the smallest maximum stress value. Concurrently, at the L5‐S1 segment, the BFJFF + OLIF model presented the lowest maximum stress value under conditions of flexion, as well as left and right lateral bending and axial rotation. In the L5‐S1 segment during the extension condition, the UPSF+OLIF model exhibited the lowest maximum stress value.ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that the novel device, when combined with OLIF, achieves 360° lumbar fusion by fusing the lumbar facet joints, thereby enhancing spinal stability post‐fusion. Concurrently, stress on adjacent segments was diminished. The findings suggest that this device may serve as a novel internal fixation method. It may provide a new option for the surgical treatment of patients with low back pain in the future.
Effectiveness of inhaled therapies in asthma among adults in Northern Sri Lanka, a low-income and middle-income country: a prospective observational study
Authors: Guruparan Yalini , S Navaratinaraja Thiyahiny , Selvaratnam Gowry , Sri Ranganathan Shalini 
Published: February 2025

BackgroundInhaled corticosteroids (ICS) alone, or combined with long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA), are recommended for chronic asthma. Limited access to inhaled medications hinders effective control of asthma in low-income and middle-income countries.ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the effectiveness of inhaled therapies in a cohort of adult patients with asthma who were receiving treatment in a tertiary hospital in Northern Sri Lanka.MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted among adult patients with asthma on either ICS alone or ICS/LABA combination for at least 3 months. Participants were followed up for 6 months, with two follow-up interviews conducted 3 months apart. The primary outcome measure was asthma control, assessed by a locally validated asthma control patient-reported outcome measure. Secondary outcome measures included the use of short-acting beta2-agonists (SABA) and the percentage of patients required nebulisations and hospitalisations. McNemar’s test was used to determine the statistical significance. A p value≤0.05 was considered significant.ResultsOf the 1094 participants, 827 (76%) were on ICS monotherapy and 267 (24%) were on ICS/LABA. Though there were no changes in the treatment, progressive improvement in asthma control was observed from baseline to second follow-up in both ICS (54%–72%) and ICS/LABA (76%–81%) groups. Significant improvement in asthma control (p<0.001) and SABA overuse (p<0.001) at both follow-ups and nebulisation (0.008) at the first follow-up were observed in the ICS group.ConclusionBoth ICS monotherapy and ICS/LABA were effective in controlling asthma. Though control was greater with ICS/LABA, the effect of additional monitoring during the follow-up was higher and significant in ICS monotherapy. Considering the low access to ICS/LABA, a treatment package comprising ICS plus non-pharmacological approaches could be a more realistic and cost-effective treatment strategy in the local context. ICS/LABA could be reserved for patients who fail to respond. However, this observation needs to be confirmed by interventional studies.
Concussion knowledge and attitude of English youth rugby players: the RUCKAS-YOUTH survey
Authors: Silver David , Faull-Brown Rachel , McClusky Russell , Brown Nicola , Patterson Stephen , Stokes Keith , Kemp Simon P T 
Published: February 2025

ObjectiveThis cross-sectional study describes the concussion knowledge and attitudes of male and female 14–18 year-old school rugby union players in England.MethodsData from 515 (male 421, female 94) players from 19 schools were collected via the specifically designed Rugby Union Concussion Knowledge and Attitude Survey (RUCKAS-YOUTH) between 2019 and 2022. Knowledge and attitude questions were grouped into themes and analysed against primary cohorts of sex, school status and age group and secondary cohorts of stated Rugby Football Union (RFU) education conduction, concussion history and rugby experience. Associations between knowledge and attitudes were then explored.ResultsNo association between total concussion knowledge and attitude was found. Mean concussion knowledge was 79.3% (26.2/33±2.9). The mean concussion attitude safety score was 76% (129.3/170±14.8). RFU ‘Don’t Be a HEADCASE’ module completion was low (16.9%) and was not associated with concussion knowledge. Private school participants reported significantly safer attitudes towards concussion (77.8%, 132.2±14.0) than state school pupils (74.5%, 126.6±15.1), but not greater concussion knowledge. Male and female participants held similar knowledge and attitudes towards concussion, as did participants across the age spectrum. Concussion attitude safety was significantly greater in players with 7–15 years of playing experience than in the younger cohort (U=27 563.0 p=0.005).ConclusionThe RUCKAS-YOUTH survey provides a detailed description of UK youth rugby concussion knowledge and attitudes. The survey results indicate that attitudes towards concussion, particularly those that influence symptom disclosure, should be a primary focus of concussion risk reduction interventions once key gaps in knowledge are addressed.
Non-commutativity in modified loop cosmology
Authors: Mohammadi Abolhassan 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In this study, we explore the pre-inflationary dynamics of the universe using a non-commutative extension of the mLQC-I framework. By incorporating a scalar field potential, we show that key features of Loop Quantum Cosmology (LQC), such as the quantum bounce and the super-inflationary phase, are preserved. Numerical solutions to the modified Hamiltonian equations, with initial conditions set at the quantum bounce, reveal that the universe’s early expansion rate is sensitive to the shape of the potential. For a chaotic potential, the inclusion of non-commutativity results in a faster expansion rate, whereas for the Starobinsky potential, the expansion rate decreases with increasing non-commutative parameter

$$\theta $$

θ

. Additionally, higher values of

$$\theta $$

θ

lead to an increased time derivative of the Hubble parameter, causing a shorter yet more expansive super-inflationary phase. Over time, Hubble parameters for different values of

$$\theta $$

θ

converge. For the Starobinsky potential, the Hubble parameter consistently decreases with larger

$$\theta $$

θ

, resulting in a prolonged super-inflationary stage. The study also addresses the validation of the Hamiltonian constraint during the evolutionary time.
Quasinormal modes of a d-dimensional regular black hole featuring an integrable singularity
Authors: Dong Zhongzhinan , Zhang Dan , Fu Guoyang , Wu Jian-Pin 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In this paper, we exhaustively investigate the quasinormal modes (QNMs) of a probe scalar field over a d-dimensional regular black hole (BH) characterized by the parameter A. The quasinormal frequencies (QNFs) exhibit different behaviors with respect to the parameter A for

$$d=4$$

d
=
4

and

$$d>4$$

d
>
4

. Firstly, the trends of QNFs with respect to A exhibit completely opposite patterns for the case of

$$d=4$$

d
=
4

and

$$d>4$$

d
>
4

. Secondly, in the four-dimensional regular BH, a non-monotonic behavior with respect to A is observed in the imaginary part of the fundamental modes with vanishing angular quantum number. In contrast, for nonzero angular quantum number or

$$d>4$$

d
>
4

, non-monotonic behavior is observed only in the overtones. Thirdly, an overtone outburst accompanied by an oscillatory patter is observed only in the case of

$$d>4$$

d
>
4

, but not in

$$d=4$$

d
=
4

.