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Self-administered sexual health testing in an open prison setting: a pilot health impact assessment and social return on investment analysis
Authors: Ashton Kathryn , Challenger Aimee , Craddock Christie , Clemens Timo , Williams Jordan , Kempton Oliver , Dyakova Mariana , Green Liz 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
The sexual health of the male prison population is often among the poorest in a country. This paper aims to identify the wider health impacts and social value of a sexual health self-sampling programme offered to male prisoners in an open prison setting in Wales.

Design/methodology/approach
This study applied a unique pilot approach of using Health Impact Assessment and Social Return on Investment Frameworks in tandem. Key stakeholder groups affected by the intervention were identified, and engaged with through workshops, interviews and questionnaires to identify and quantify the health impacts and wider outcomes. Outcomes were then valued using proxy financial values to present the overall estimated social value of the self-sampling service.

Findings
Based on a small sample, results indicate that for every £1 spent on the self-sampling service in the prison, a potential value of £4.14 was created. This resulted in a ratio of £4.14:£1. Approximately one-third of the value created (£1,517.95) was categorised as monetarily returnable, whereas the remaining value (£3,260.40) was purely illustrative social value, for example improved mental well-being.

Originality/value
This unique pilot study demonstrates the health impacts and wider social value of providing a self-sampling sexual health service to prisoners within an open prison setting. By innovatively testing the feasibility of using a Health Impact Assessment process alongside Social Return on Investment analyses, this paper has outlined how the frameworks can be used in synergy to illustrate not just direct return on investment but also the social value of providing such a service.
Evaluating the impact of place-based education: insights from a river environmental program in Taiwan
Authors: Fu Shin-pei , Komatsu Hikaru 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThe current education paradigm is often criticized for fostering human dependence and failing to reduce environmental impacts. This has led researchers to propose alternative approaches. One alternative approach, place-based education, integrates a specific location’s natural and social context into learning experiences. By deepening students’ connection to their surroundings, place-based environmental education aims to enhance students’ sense of interdependence with a place and their place attachment in cognitive and affective dimensions. While widely practiced, its effectiveness remains largely unevaluated, particularly in the East Asian context. The gap hinders the development of impactful pedagogical approaches for educators.Design/methodology/approachThe authors examine a river environmental education program located upstream of Taiwan’s capital, offering a valuable case study within the East Asian context. The program’s design is analyzed, and its impact on enhancing students’ place attachment is assessed through a pre- and post-survey approach.FindingsThe results indicate a substantial increase in students’ place attachment following program participation, particularly pronounced among children with limited prior experience with the river. Importantly, this increase is comparable to or exceeds those observed in similar studies from other regions.Originality/valueThe considerable increase in place attachment observed in this program demonstrates its effectiveness in fostering environmental connections, particularly among children with limited prior experience. The magnitude of the increase might be partially attributable to the interdependent orientation of Taiwanese culture. This suggests that place-based education might yield significant positive outcomes in other non-Western countries with strong interdependent cultural orientations.
Brand activism in a polarizing world: the roles of cause controversy and consumption goal
Authors: Zhao Lin , Cui Annie , Du Shuili 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the influence of consumer–brand values deviation on consumer reactions transactionally (i.e. purchase intention) and relationally (i.e. brand loyalty) and uncover two important boundary conditions, namely, cause controversy and consumption goal.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper uses online surveys to test the interactions between consumer-brand values deviation and cause controversy and consumption goal, which subsequently impacts consumer–brand identification.

Findings
Consumer–brand values deviation negatively affects consumers’ purchase intention and brand loyalty, and consumer–brand identification plays a mediating role in this focal detrimental influence. More importantly, when consumer–brand values deviation concerns highly controversial causes or when consumers’ consumption goal is hedonic (vs utilitarian), the impact of consumer–brand values deviation on consumer–brand identification is strengthened.

Research limitations/implications
The study reveals that brand activism tends to be riskier under certain circumstances by uncovering the boundary effects of cause controversy and consumption goal.

Practical implications
Brands can more effectively engage in brand activism when they consider the controversy level of the cause on which they take a stance and the consumption goal of target consumers. Brand activism that concerns highly controversial issues or triggers a hedonic consumption goal can be extra risky due to its amplified impact on consumer–brand identification.

Originality/value
This paper introduces two boundary conditions when studying the downstream effects of brand activism and highlight the double-sidedness of brand activism.
Are crypto-investors overconfident? The role of risk propensity and demographics. Evidence from Brazil and Portugal
Authors: Iamin Gustavo 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThe crypto market is growing quickly, marked by a lack of fundamentals, and the risks are not yet fully comprehended by participants. Our goal is to investigate overconfidence in this market and analyze the role that risk propensity and certain demographics play.Design/methodology/approachWe conducted a survey in Brazil and Portugal, leveraging an online questionnaire disseminated via social media channels to engage a diverse adult population. We collected a total of 826 responses, addressing ethical considerations throughout the process. The data analysis was conducted using SPSS statistical software and logit regression modeling.FindingsOur study reveals that overconfidence is a notable bias that distinguishes individuals who invest in cryptocurrencies from those who do not. Although overconfidence and risk propensity are closely linked, they originate from distinct personal characteristics. Furthermore, our findings indicate that age and market experience positively correlate with overconfidence and negatively correlate with risk propensity. Financial knowledge, interestingly, did not prove to be a significant factor for cryptocurrency investment.Originality/valueOur research augments the existing literature on overconfidence, delving into this phenomenon in a new subdomain, and in doing so, it enriches our comprehension of the unique and still relatively under-researched cryptomarket. Moreover, we illuminate individual factors that sway the decision to invest in cryptocurrencies and should be considered by market participants.Highlights(1)Pioneering work examining the presence of overconfidence bias among crypto-investors, using a robust data set collected from a binational survey.(2)Verifies the relations among overconfidence, risk propensity, and demographics.(3)Examines the influence of age and experience on investment decisions, revealing a positive relationship with overconfidence and a negative correlation with risk propensity.(4)Logistic regression is used to determine the combined effect of overconfidence, risk propensity, and demographics on the decision to invest in cryptocurrencies.
How to avoid profiles of failure when supporting entrepreneurs in an economic crisis
Authors: Chaves-Maza Manuel , Fedriani Eugenio M. 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
In times of economic crisis, many eyes turn to entrepreneurship, which has become a key element of the economy. Consequently, interest in supporting entrepreneurs has increased. This study aims to detect the configurations of success or failure that may help entrepreneurs’ public orientation.

Design/methodology/approach
This study used data from the latest economic crisis in a region with high levels of unemployment. The authors studied 2,210 entrepreneurs from Andalusia (Spain). From each, the authors analysed 207 variables and applied the fuzzy version of qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). This methodology allowed the authors to infer causality between combinations of factors and positive/negative effects.

Findings
The authors concluded that there are at least two profiles that should be avoided when starting a business; both refer to projects in quite attractive sectors: an environment with high concentration and survival rates, and when not enough education or high assets turnover is expected.

Research limitations/implications
It was difficult to obtain a complete database to replicate a study in another region. Moreover, the data corresponded to a period of economic crisis, and the results may not be valid for a more favourable period. Regarding the implications, there have been several unsuccessful attempts in the literature to find a linear association between factors and entrepreneurial success. For instance, linear regressions do not allow us to properly relate the simultaneous presence/absence of various characteristics to success/failure; hence, it is necessary to consider the non-linear and asymmetric relationships between the variables.

Practical implications
The most attractive sectors for entrepreneurs carry considerable risk for the success of the future business, since “greed clouds judgment”, and high expectations can outweigh other motivations. Support services should filter out candidates with insufficient training or excessive expectations.

Originality/value
The techniques used in this study allow the consideration of explanatory variables that are not independent of each other, and the subjective aspects of some of the analysed characteristics are examined.
Understanding strategic planning: an assessment of the definitions, planning process and competitive advantage
Authors: Dhlamini Jabulani 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
The study provides an understanding of strategic planning through an assessment of its definitions, the planning process, and spells-out the outcomes as well as the associated competitive advantage from practicing strategic planning. Despite the popularity of strategic planning as a management tool, it is argued that its practice is one that is least understood.

Design/methodology/approach
A review of strategic planning was conducted. The definitions identified were drawn from definitions derived from the top 10 publications with the highest citations from each of the two decades between 2001 to 2020 following a systematic Scopus search of publications with “strategic planning” in their title, and other publications identified through a Google Scholar search on “strategic planning”. The most unique or differentiated definitions were identified and assessed. The identified publications were also analyzed using content analysis to gain insight from their research findings as it relates to strategic planning in general, the planning process and respective competitive advantage.

Findings
The review established that there are various definitions of strategic planning, however, they are largely aligned as it relates to the formulation of strategy, the widest difference in the definitions is in the scope of the implementation activities.

Originality/value
The review contributes to the body of knowledge by providing (i) an understanding of strategic planning; (ii) an assessment of the definitions of strategic planning; (iii) a proposed definition of strategic planning; (iv) provision of a theoretical framework to understand the practice of strategic planning; and (v) the positioning of strategic risk management in enabling strategic planning.
Clinical characteristics, treatment, and treatment switch after molecular‐genetic classification in individuals with maturity‐onset diabetes of the young: Insights from the multicenter real‐world DPV registry
Authors: Lanzinger Stefanie , Laubner Katharina , Warncke Katharina , Mader Julia K. , Kummer Sebastian , Boettcher Claudia , Biester Torben , Galler Angela , Klose Daniela , Holl Reinhard W. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractBackgroundIndividuals with maturity‐onset diabetes of the young (MODY) are often misdiagnosed as type 1 or type 2 diabetes and receive inappropriate care. We aimed to investigate the characteristics and treatment of all MODY types in a multicenter, real‐world setting.MethodsIndividuals with MODY from the diabetes prospective follow‐up (DPV) registry were studied. We compared clinical parameters during the first year of diabetes and the most recent treatment year after MODY diagnosis.ResultsA total of 1640 individuals were identified with GCK‐MODY (n = 941) and HNF1A‐MODY (n = 417) as the most frequent types. Among these, 912 individuals were available with information during the first and the most recent treatment year (median duration of follow‐up: 4.2 years [2.6–6.6]). Positive beta cell autoantibodies were present in 20.6% (15.2% IAA). Median age at diagnosis ranged from 9.9 years in GCK‐MODY (Q1–Q3: 6.2–13.1 years) and INS‐MODY (2.7–13.7 years) to 14.3 years (5.0–17.1) in KCNJ11‐MODY. Frequency of oral antidiabetic agents (OAD) use increased and insulin decreased in HNF4A‐MODY (OAD: 18% to 39%, insulin: 34% to 23%) and in HNF1A‐MODY (OAD: 18% to 31%, insulin: 35% to 25%). ABCC8‐MODY was characterized by a decrement in nonpharmacological treatment (26% to 16%) and “insulin only” treatment (53% to 42%), while the proportion of individuals treated with OAD but no insulin increased from 0% to 21%.ConclusionsOur results indicate that some teams caring for individuals with MODY are hesitant with regard to current recommendations. Registries are an essential source of information and provide a basis for discussing treatment guidelines for MODY.image
Seasonal dynamics of bacterial community structure and function in the surf zone seawater of a recreational beach in Ostend, Belgium
Authors: Li Yunmeng , Hablützel Pascal I. , Liu Zixia , Van Acker Emmanuel , Janssen Colin R. , Asselman Jana , De Rijcke Maarten 
Published: November 2024

AbstractDespite the importance of bacteria in surf zone water quality, detailed insights into their community composition, functions, and seasonal dynamics at recreational beaches are scarce. This study conducted year‐long, weekly monitoring of bacterial communities and environmental factors at a recreational beach in Ostend, Belgium. Using full‐length 16S rRNA gene sequencing, we correlated bacterial composition and predicted functions with environmental factors to identify potential drivers. Bacterial communities were significantly affected by seasonal variations in chlorophyll a (Chl a), net primary productivity (NPP), and seawater temperature (SWT), with minimal influence from faecal inputs due to human activities. Spring showed distinct abundances of Planktomarina, Amylibacter, and Sulfitobacter, positively correlated with Chl a and related to sulphur oxidation potential. Summer had higher abundances of Cryomorphaceae, likely enhancing chemoheterotrophy. Beginning in mid to late fall and extending into winter, bacterial communities underwent substantial changes. Fall featured a distinctive enrichment of Thioglobaceae, inversely correlated with Chl a. Winter was dominated by Methylophilaceae (OM43 clade), negatively correlated with Chl a, NPP, and SWT. Both seasons exhibited elevated levels of potentially pathogenic phenotypes and predicted functions related to methanol oxidation and methylotrophy. This study provides a baseline for understanding how surf zone bacterial communities respond to environmental changes and impact health.
Combined spinal‐epidural vs. dural puncture epidural techniques for labour analgesia: a randomised controlled trial*
Authors: Zang Hannah , Padilla Andrew , Pham Trung , Rubright Samantha M. , Fuller Matthew , Craig Amanda , Habib Ashraf S. 
Published: November 2024

SummaryBackgroundThe dural puncture epidural technique is a modification of the combined spinal‐epidural technique. Data comparing the two techniques are limited. We performed this randomised study to compare the quality of labour analgesia following initiation of analgesia with the dural puncture epidural vs. the combined spinal‐epidural technique.MethodsTerm parturients requesting labour epidural analgesia were allocated randomly to receive either dural puncture epidural or combined spinal‐epidural. Analgesia was initiated with 2 mg intrathecal bupivacaine and 10 μg fentanyl in parturients allocated to the combined spinal‐epidural group and with 20 ml ropivacaine 0.1% with 2 μg.ml‐1 fentanyl in parturients allocated to the dural puncture epidural group. Analgesia was maintained using patient‐controlled epidural analgesia with programmed intermittent epidural boluses. The primary outcome of the study was the quality of labour analgesia, which was defined by a composite of five components: asymmetric block after 30 min of initiation (difference in sensory level of more than two dermatomes); epidural top‐up interventions; catheter adjustment; catheter replacement; and failed conversion to neuraxial anaesthesia for caesarean delivery, requiring general anaesthesia or replacement of the neuraxial block.ResultsOne hundred parturients were included in the analysis (48 combined spinal‐epidural, 52 dural puncture epidural). There were no significant differences between the two groups in the primary composite outcome of quality of analgesia (33% in the combined spinal‐epidural group vs. 25% in the dural puncture epidural group), risk ratio (95%CI) 0.75 (0.40–1.39); p = 0.486. Median (IQR [range]) pain scores at 15 min were significantly lower in patients allocated to the combined spinal‐epidural group compared with the dural puncture epidural group (0 (0–1[0–8]) vs. 1 (0–4 [0–10]); p = 0.018).ConclusionsThere were no significant differences in the quality of labour analgesia following initiation of a combined spinal‐epidural compared with a dural puncture epidural technique.
Agrarian Platform Capitalism: Digital Rentiership Comes to Farming
Authors: Reisman Emily , Fairbairn Madeleine , Kish Zenia 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWith the rise of digital technologies, a political‐economic configuration recognised as “platform capitalism” has raised concerns over monopolistic tendencies, lack of accountability, expanded rentiership, workers’ precarity, and more. Existing analyses, however, show a distinctly urban bias—centring on housing, transportation, retail, and gig labour—and have yet to engage with the agrarian dimensions of this phenomenon despite considerable potential impacts on the future of farming. Here we begin the process of theorising agrarian platform capitalism, offering a typology of platforms in the agri‐food sector, and bringing together critiques of platform capitalism with the distinctive features of agrarian political economy. Our analysis identifies four prominent characteristics of agrarian platform capitalism which largely corroborate existing critiques albeit with some distinctive contours. As in other sectors, platforms intensify rentiership regarding both real estate and digital assets. Agricultural platforms also display a familiar tendency to thrive in spaces of regulatory retreat and are in some cases even endorsed by regulatory agencies, highlighting the potential for public–private platformisation. Some agricultural platform companies deploy populist rhetoric beyond established tropes of consumer welfare, latching onto farmers’ deep frustrations with the highly concentrated agribusiness sector. Efforts to reign in agrarian platform power may be further constrained by legitimising discourses of hunger relief and sustainability.
Towards Hemispheric Conversations in the Americas: Internal Colonialism and Efforts to Decolonise the Self in Abya Yala
Authors: Gámez Daniel P. , Noroña María‐Belén , Rojas‐Marchini Fernanda , Sosa‐Aranda Inari 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe bring the concept of internal colonialism—developed by Indigenous and racialised activist‐scholars in Abya Yala—into conversation with settler colonialism, white supremacy, white privilege, and Indigenous fleshed or embodied politics. Our goal is to incite fraught hemispheric conversations about the internalisation of coloniality by subaltern peoples, anticolonial struggles, and the relevance of internal colonial structures of dispossession in the making of Latin American nation‐states. We believe in the power of establishing dialogue/cooperation between grassroots Black, Indigenous, and racialised thought against colonialism in Abya Yala and Turtle Island. A reading of these contributions suggests that binary classifications—oppressor/victim, dominator/dominated—trap our imagination, destabilising commitments to decolonisation. We focus on the construction of the environmental state in Chile, conservation discourse in the Riviera Maya, the rise of corporatist rule in southern Mexico City, and cuerpo‐territorio mapping in the Ecuadorian Amazonia. We propose that a relational reading of colonial power dynamics enables opportunities for liberation.
Application of fluorescent cholangiography to complex biliary variants of the confluence of the cystic duct and the infraportal type of the left lateral bile duct during single‐incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A case report
Authors: Nishino Shinji , Igami Tsuyoshi , Yokoyama Yukihiro , Mizuno Takashi , Yamaguchi Junpei , Onoe Shunsuke , Sunagawa Masaki , Watanabe Nobuyuki , Baba Taisuke , Kawakatsu Shoji , Ebata Tomoki 
Published: November 2024

AbstractA 21‐year‐old man was diagnosed with segmental adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder based on ultrasonography and computed tomography images. Computed tomography with drip infusion cholangiography revealed that the cystic duct joined the infraportal type of the left lateral bile duct (IPLLBD), which runs caudal to the umbilical portion, and that the left medial bile duct joined the right hepatic duct without forming the left hepatic duct. We planned a single‐incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy with fluorescent cholangiography. The fluorescent cholangiography visualized the anatomic variant of the biliary system, and the cystic duct was divided safely. Fluorescent cholangiography is a suitable procedure to depict complex biliary anatomic variations in this patient. IPLLBD without the formation of the left hepatic duct is potentially hazardous during cholecystectomy.
Strictly Conservative Neural Implicits
Authors: Ludwig I. , Campen M. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe describe a method to convert 3D shapes into neural implicit form such that the shape is approximated in a guaranteed conservative manner. This means the input shape is strictly contained inside the neural implicit or, alternatively, vice versa. Such conservative approximations are of interest in a variety of applications, including collision detection, occlusion culling, or intersection testing. Our approach is the first to guarantee conservativeness in this context of neural implicits. We support input given as mesh, voxel set, or implicit function. Adaptive affine arithmetic is employed in the neural network fitting process, enabling the reasoning over infinite sets of points despite using a finite set of training data. Combined with an interior point style optimization approach this yields the desired guarantee.