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Teaching the “10 Rs” of circular economy in technological-level undergraduate courses offered in Brazil: an exploratory analysis via fuzzy TOPSIS class
Authors: Favaro Ricardo , Moraes Gustavo Hermínio Salati Marcondes de , Sigahi Tiago F.A.C. , Pinto Jefferson de Souza , Rampasso Izabela Simon , Moro Suzana Regina , Anholon Rosley 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to provide an analysis of teaching the “10 Rs” – Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Remodel, Remanufacture, Reuse, Recycle and Recover energy, in technological-level undergraduate courses offered in Brazil. Technological undergraduate courses are more dynamic and pragmatic than bachelor’s degrees and aim to meet market demand.

Design/methodology/approach
The study collected data from 39 educators who know the reality of technological-level undergraduate courses in Brazil. The data were analyzed using the fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution class technique.

Findings
The main findings of the research show potential for improvement in teaching all the “Rs” analyzed when considering technological-level undergraduate courses. Refuse, Restore and Recover energy are the most critical when considering how they should be taught in undergraduate technology courses in Brazil.

Originality/value
The paper’s originality lies in a unique empirical analysis of the circular economy – which is increasingly emerging as an intriguing approach to seeking sustainability in production chains – and the new generation of professionals in technological undergraduate courses who need to be educated and aligned with these concepts. The results can improve the curriculum, syllabus, course objectives and learning outcomes, upgrading the courses’ pedagogical projects.
Empowering voices: unveiling the dynamics of women's NGOs and state relations in Turkey
Authors: Ertan Senem , Yol Fatma , Aykac Rojda , Savas Gokhan 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the gender perceptions of members within women’s NGOs in Türkiye, highlighting the persistence of patriarchal values despite the rise in these organizations. The study provides insights into the influence of socio-political factors and demographic variables on gender attitudes within these organizations.Design/methodology/approachThe research utilized a survey conducted among 735 members of women’s NGOs in Istanbul and Ankara, gathering quantitative data on their attitudes toward gender inequality. The study employs a gender inequality index, supplemented with demographic and personal factors like age, marital status, education, political ideology and religiosity.FindingsFindings reveal that members of women’s NGOs often exhibit gender-inequitable attitudes, influenced by factors such as age, religiosity, political ideology and education. Contrary to expectations, these NGOs do not uniformly promote feminist values, and gender inequity is deeply entrenched within the organizational culture.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited by its focus on two major cities, which may not reflect the experiences of NGO members in other regions of Türkiye. The findings underscore the necessity to address structural constraints within women’s NGOs to promote genuine gender equality.Practical ImplicationsThis research suggests the need for critical awareness and capacity-building within women’s NGOs in Türkiye. Policymakers and organizational leaders can use these insights to develop targeted interventions that enhance gender consciousness and challenge patriarchal norms in civil society.Originality/valueThis study provides a novel exploration of gender attitudes within women’s NGOs in Türkiye, challenging the assumption that such organizations inherently promote feminist ideals. By combining empirical data with a socio-political analysis, the research reveals how entrenched patriarchal values persist within organizations that advocate for gender equality. This work contributes to understanding the complexities and contradictions in civil society’s role in gender politics, offering valuable insights for scholars and practitioners interested in gender, civil society and socio-political dynamics in Türkiye.
Metaverse-supply chain and halal behavior: bibliometric analysis, framework and implications
Authors: Fernando Yudi , Eing Gaik Chin , Wahyuni-TD Ika Sari 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to review how the metaverse influences and contributes to the halal industry, particularly focusing on halal logistics (HL), halal supply chain management (HSCM) and consumer behavior.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper analyzed scholarly studies to investigate existing literature and current as well as future trends in the adoption of the metaverse in HL, supply chains and consumer behavior. The study explores the thematic structure of the current knowledge landscape, identifies research gaps and highlights potential directions for future research at the intersection of the metaverse, supply chain and halal behavior. The authors identified 286 papers that examined the integration of the metaverse with HL practices, supply chain management strategies and consumer behavior in alignment with Islamic principles and standards.

Findings
The results indicate a limited number of studies on the successful adoption of the metaverse in HL, HSCM and behavioral research. This paper has proposed a framework for the metaverse-supply chain and halal behavior. The framework can serve as a reference for scholars and practitioners on how to incorporate advanced technology to engage with and predict market demand. Additionally, the metaverse-supply chain framework can be used to align with halal supply chain practices based on customer needs and preferences. The metaverse integrates the virtual world, enabling halal supply chain networks to enhance virtual reality, digital experiences and business performance.

Practical implications
The halal industry can showcase products and services through virtual scenarios, avatars and shops. By developing a halal-compliant metaverse, the halal industry can facilitate activities such as online sales, online payments and virtual marketing, thereby enabling a digital business transformation. Embracing the metaverse can improve business efficiency and influence consumer behavior, decisions and compliance with Shariah principles.

Originality/value
The authors argue that this paper is at the forefront and will serve as a reference for future research. This paper is distinct from existing literature, as it focuses on metaverse adoption and its correlation with a Shariah compliance framework in logistics, supply chain and behavioral aspects. Through its findings, this framework aims to inspire further empirical research and provide guidance and solutions to foster sustainable development in the halal industry.
Investigation of Sutterby fluid flow through elliptic multi-stenosed artery: analytical solutions of blood flow problem
Authors: Awan Aziz Ullah , Shahzad Muhammad Hasnain , Nadeem Sohail , Hamam Haneen , Ahammad N. Ameer , Arshad Aleeza 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThe presence and progression of stenosis disturb the normal circulation of blood through an artery and cause serious consequences. The proposed investigation is aimed to assess non-Newtonian characteristics of blood in an elliptical artery having stenosis. The blood is taken as Sutterby fluid flowing via a multi-stenosed elliptical cross-section artery.Design/methodology/approachThe analytical solution of a mathematical model representing the considered problem is extracted in a non-dimensional form by utilizing the perturbation technique under the mild stenosis assumptions.FindingsThe graphical nature of these results is examined and discussed comprehensively for different physical parameters. The height and shape of stenosis are noted to have prominent effects on flow velocity. The wall shear stress and flow velocity attained high values in the stenotic portion of the artery. The non-uniform stenosis is observed to create higher resistance to the flow than the uniform stenosis. Further, a high disorder is noticed in the constricted region of the artery by streamlines analysis.Research limitations/implicationsThe manuscript completely comprehends the blood’s non-Newtonian flow in the arteries of elliptical shape having multiple stenoses. The present study is about the properties of non-Newtonian blood flow through an elliptical artery with many stenoses. The Sutterby fluid model is used to describe the blood’s non-Newtonian nature. By utilizing presumptions of mild stenosis, the mathematical model’s non-linearity is decreased, and the perturbation method is applied to generate the resulting equations.Practical implicationsThe presence of stenosis can significantly impact the circulation of blood flow. When an artery becomes narrowed, it can create a constriction or obstruction in the flow path of blood, which can lead to several important fluid dynamics phenomena, i.e. increased velocity, shear stress, pressure drop, etc. The presence of stenosis can cause various damages and complications in the affected blood arteries and surrounding tissues, resulting in heart attacks or diseases like atherosclerosis.Originality/valueThe work presented in the manuscript was not published earlier in any form.
Impact of competitive intelligence on firm sustainable competitiveness and performance: strategic design collaboration’s mediating role
Authors: Ibrahim Alyaa Adel , Ahmad Syed Zamberi , Abu Bakar Abdul Rahim 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the direct and indirect impact of competitive intelligence (CI) practices on sustainable competitiveness (SC) and firm performance (FP) mediated by strategic design collaboration (SDC).

Design/methodology/approach
This empirical study is based on a survey of 179 respondents comprising senior managers from pharmaceutical companies operating in Egypt across three sectors: public, private and multinational corporations (MNCs).

Findings
The results show that CI has a positive and significant impact on SDC, which, in turn, positively impacts SC and FP. The study also shows that SDC mediates the relationship between CI and both SC and FP.

Originality/value
This study sheds light on the significant and mediating role of SDC in explaining the relationship between CI and both SC and FP.
Motivation, attitudes, and beliefs of public vs. private early childhood education teachers in Kosovo toward science and continuing education
Authors: Hyseni Duraku Zamira , Hoxha Linda , Krasniqi Besjanë 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to examine the factors influencing early education teachers’ motivation, attitudes and beliefs toward science and continuing education. It also explores perceptions of parental involvement and cooperation among public and private institutions in Kosovo.

Design/methodology/approach
This study adopted a quantitative and cross-sectional design. Study variables were assessed using questionnaires with validated measures administered to 460 early education teachers from both public and private institutions.

Findings
Education teachers in the public sector had higher professional development, work experience and salaries, while private school teachers had higher education levels and worked with fewer children per class and more teachers per class. Public school teachers displayed better attitudes toward science and greater parental involvement. Attitudes toward science positively correlated with salary in both sectors. In the public sector, work motivation was correlated with experience, while in both sectors, it was linked to salary. Attitudes toward science were predicted by parental cooperation, teachers’ attitudes toward continuing education and work motivation.

Originality/value
This study provides insights into the distinct challenges and opportunities of integrating science into the curriculum in public and private early education institutions. The study emphasizes assessing needs and designing tailored, data-driven strategies to address barriers and leverage opportunities to improve teacher attitudes and parental engagement, ultimately strengthening science education and improving the quality of early education.
Long‐term multi‐species demographic studies reveal divergent negative impacts of winter storms on seabird survival
Authors: Laurenson Kirsty , Wood Matt J. , Birkhead Tim R. , Priestley Matthew D. K. , Sherley Richard B. , Fayet Annette L. , Guilford Tim , Hatchwell Ben J. , Votier Stephen C. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Understanding storm impacts on marine vertebrate demography requires detailed meteorological data in tandem with long‐term population monitoring. Yet most studies use storm proxies such as the North Atlantic Oscillation Index (NAOI), potentially obfuscating a mechanistic understanding of current and future risk.

Here, we investigate the impact of extratropical cyclones by extracting north Atlantic winter storm characteristics (storm number, intensity, clustering and wave conditions) and relating these with long‐term overwinter adult survival of three long‐lived sympatric seabirds which winter at sea—common guillemot Uria aalge, Atlantic puffin Fratercula arctica and razorbill Alca torda.

We used multidecadal mark‐recapture analysis (1970s–2020s) to estimate survival while correcting for resighting probability, combined with spatially explicit environmental data from geolocation‐derived wintering areas, to determine the impact of different storm characteristics (i.e., number, intensity, duration, gap between storms, wave height and wind speed), as well as broad‐scale climatic conditions (NAOI and sea surface temperature [SST]).

All three species experienced rapid population growth over the study period. Guillemot and razorbill survival was lower during stormier winters, with an additive effect of summer SST for guillemots, and a negative interaction with population size for razorbills. Puffin survival was negatively correlated with winter SST, and the lowest puffin survival coincided with intense winter storms and a large seabird wreck in 2013/14. The number of days with wind speed >30 and 35 ms−1 negatively impacted razorbill and guillemot survival, respectively, and puffin survival was higher when gaps between storms were longer.

Our results suggest negative but divergent storm impacts on these closely related sympatric breeders, which may be compounded by warmer seas and density‐dependence as these populations return to their previously much larger sizes. We tentatively suggest that frequent, long‐lasting storms with strong winds are likely to have the greatest negative impact on auk survival. Moreover, we highlight the possibility of tipping points, where only the most extreme storms, that may become more frequent in the future, have measurable impacts on seabird survival, and no effect of NAOI.
Raising the stakes: How progressive tax rates affect risk‐taking by pass‐through businesses
Authors: Ferguson Duke , Krupa Trent J. , Laux Rick C. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe examine how progressive individual tax rates affect risk‐taking by pass‐through businesses (PTBs). PTBs generate over 60% of US business income and make up roughly 95% of business tax returns, yet there is limited research on how progressive tax rates affect project selection. We study PTBs using the setting of thoroughbred racing and examine how progressive tax rates affect the decision to enter a risky stakes race or a less risky allowance race. This setting provides a unique opportunity to observe the choice between two mutually exclusive projects that differ only in expected payoffs and risk. Using a difference‐in‐differences design surrounding the reduction in progressivity under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we find that investment in stakes races increases in the United States relative to Canada. We find further evidence of a negative relation between progressive tax rates and risk‐taking using a plausibly exogenous shock in progressivity in California and exploiting cross‐sectional variation in the progressivity of state tax rates. Overall, our findings should be of interest to policy‐makers considering changes to progressive rates. Results indicate that increases to progressive tax rates may discourage risk‐taking by the small businesses that drive economic growth.
Adaptive dosing of high‐dose busulfan in real‐world adult patients undergoing haematopoietic cell transplant conditioning
Authors: Protzenko Dorian , Bouchacourt Benjamin , Carriat Laure , Maroselli Paul , Boéri Clara , Devillier Raynier , Ciccolini Joseph 
Published: November 2024

AimTo evaluate the effectiveness of a Bayesian adaptive dosing strategy in achieving target busulfan exposure in adult patients undergoing haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT).MethodsThis study included 71 adult patients scheduled to receive high‐dose busulfan. Busulfan was administered to achieve a cumulative area under the curve (AUC) of 66.0 mg/L/h (16 000 μM/min), 82.60 mg/L/h (20 000 μM/min) or 87.6 mg/L/h (21 200 μM/min) depending on the regimen. Individual pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of busulfan were estimated from three blood samples using a one‐compartment model and Bayesian estimation after the first standard dose. Individual PK parameters were used to adjust subsequent doses to achieve the target exposure.ResultsAll patients had their dose adjusted after the first dose administration. The final deviation from the target AUC was significantly improved compared to the initial deviation after standard mg/kg dosing (mean absolute deviation 19.5% vs 11.7%, P < .01). In addition, the proportion of patients with marked deviation from target exposure (ie, >25%) decreased significantly from 31% after standard dosing to 10% after PK‐guided dosing (P < .01). Canonical busulfan‐related toxicity, specifically veno‐occlusive disease, was observed in 5% of patients who achieved successful PK‐guided dosing. In contrast, one‐third of patients with off‐target exposure with poor dosing experienced toxicity.ConclusionThe Bayesian adaptive dosing strategy significantly improves the accuracy of achieving the target busulfan AUC in patients undergoing HCT. This approach not only reduces marked deviations from target exposure, but also reduces the incidence of busulfan‐related toxicity, thereby maintaining a favourable toxicity/efficacy ratio.
Diloxanide in amoebiasis management: Unravelling the mechanism of action and effectiveness
Authors: Inshutiyimana Samuel , Aleu Michael Matiop , Abdinoor Mustaf Aden , Janoowalla Mariyah Murtaza , Norhayati Norhayati 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAlthough diloxanide is a drug of choice for treating asymptomatic amoebiasis, its mechanism of action (MOA) remains unclear. This review aims to shed light on the current understanding of the effectiveness and MOA of diloxanide in treating amoebiasis . It involves analysis of articles, retrieved from PubMed, Google Scholar and EBSCOhost, on diloxanide and the treatment of Entamoeba histolytica infection. Diloxanide is used in an ester form, which allows its high luminal concentration and greater efficacy than metronidazole in the management of asymptomatic amoebiasis. The current understanding of the action of diloxanide is based on its structural similarity to chloramphenicol at dichloroacetamide group. It acts against protein synthesis in E. histolytica trophozoites, blocking their conversion to more virulent and invasive cyst forms. Furthermore, it has a parasite clearance rate of 81–96% and treats amoebic abscesses when combined with metronidazole and chloroquine. Nevertheless, it is associated with adverse events such as flatulence, anorexia, headache and urticaria. Diloxanide is efficacious against amoebiasis but there is a need to explore its structure–activity relationship.The study suggests future directions, including novel drug formulations, diagnostic improvements, and combination regimens to enhance treatment outcomes and mitigate relapse associated with the use of diloxanide.
Brief remote cognitive behaviour therapy for generalized anxiety disorder: An open trial
Authors: Basile Vesna Trenoska , Newton‐John Toby , McDonald Sarah , Wootton Bethany M. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractObjectiveGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a persistent mental health condition that results in significant individual and economic burden. The uptake of evidence‐based treatment is low, with many individuals with GAD citing cost as one of the key barriers. Brief treatments, which are typically more cost effective than standard length treatments, have the potential to make treatment more accessible to patients with GAD. Despite evidence demonstrating the efficacy of brief treatments for a range of anxiety disorders, there are currently no such studies examining brief Internet videoconferencing‐delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (VCBT) interventions for patients with diagnosed GAD. The current study aims to examine the preliminary efficacy and acceptability of brief VCBT for GAD.MethodThe authors adopted an open trial design with 36 participants (77.8% female; Mage = 36.81 years; SD = 12.25) to examine the preliminary efficacy of a brief five‐session VCBT intervention delivered remotely.ResultsLarge pre‐treatment to post‐treatment effects were seen on the primary outcome measure, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire‐7 item (GAD‐7; d = 1.13; 95% CI: .62–1.61) and treatment effects increased at 3‐month follow‐up (d = 1.58; 95% CI: 1.04–2.10). Participants rated the intervention as highly acceptable with 92% reporting that they were satisfied with the treatment.ConclusionThese results provide preliminary support for the viability of brief remotely delivered CBT treatment in managing GAD symptoms.
Predictors of dropout in self‐guided internet‐delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for obsessive‐compulsive disorder: An exploratory study
Authors: Wootton Bethany M. , Melkonian Maral , McDonald Sarah , Karin Eyal , Titov Nickolai , Dear Blake F. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractObjectivesSelf‐guided internet‐delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) is an effective treatment for obsessive‐compulsive disorder (OCD); however, there is little research investigating who dropouts of treatment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to conduct an exploratory study of predictors of dropout in self‐guided ICBT for OCD. Given that definitions of dropout vary across ICBT studies, we conceptualized dropout in multiple ways: (1) early dropout (proportion of participants who did not complete the pre‐treatment questionnaires); (2) proportion of participants who did not commence the intervention; (3) proportion of participants who did not complete the treatment; and (4) proportion of participants who did not complete the post‐treatment questionnaires.MethodThis was a secondary data analysis of 323 participants with OCD symptoms who provided a successful screening assessment to commence an ICBT intervention. Binary logistic regression was used to predict dropout based on a number of exploratory variables.ResultsEarly dropout was predicted by the country of the participant (participants in the United Kingdom and India being more likely to dropout), as well as shorter symptom duration (explaining 7% of the variance). Medication use predicted non‐completion of the intervention with those taking medication for OCD being less likely to complete the treatment (explaining 3% of the variance). Completion of the post‐treatment questionnaires was predicted by higher contamination symptoms, lower depressive symptoms and higher pre‐treatment conscientiousness (explaining 13% of the variance). There were no significant predictors of treatment commencement.ConclusionsThe study provides important preliminary information concerning which patients with OCD may be more likely to drop out of a self‐guided ICBT intervention.