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Exploring the role of packaging in the formation of brand images: a mixed methods investigation of consumer perspectives
Authors: Ghorbani Mijka , Westermann Arne 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore consumers’ perspectives on how packaging plays a role in their consumption experience and how it contributes to the formation of brand images. By adopting a consumer’s perspective, the authors identify the criteria that consumers apply to evaluate packaging and reveal how packaging relates to consumers’ overall brand associations.

Design/methodology/approach
Through a sequential exploratory mixed methods design, the authors explore brand packaging of chocolate bars as emotionally laden, well-known fast-moving consumer goods. First, the authors conduct a qualitative focus group study to explore how consumers perceive package design, and how it relates to their brand impressions. Second, the authors test the constructs and attributes with an independent sample through a quantitative survey.

Findings
The qualitative findings reveal the different roles of packaging and highlight how packaging provides value for consumer experiences not only at the point-of-sale but also during later consumption. More specifically, the authors identify 12 main criteria that consumers use to evaluate packaging. The authors unwrap how packaging is embedded in consumers’ brand image networks by mapping out its connections to other brand associations pertaining to product attributes, the brand itself and personality impressions. The quantitative findings confirm the importance of practical and symbolic packaging criteria and the brand image comparisons.

Originality/value
Taking a consumer’s perspective, this study contributes to a more holistic understanding of how packaging supports brand building as we reveal the various ways in which packaging relates to consumers’ overall brand image associations. This study further directs attention to the roles that consumers themselves assign to packaging and how they evaluate packaging based on its practical, symbolic and social value.
The future of tourism: interview with Ian Yeoman about the Journal of Tourism Futures
Authors: Postma Albert , Yeoman Ian Seymour 
Published: October 2024

PurposeAs the Journal of Tourism Futures celebrates its 10th anniversary, Dr. Albert Postma (NHL Stenden University) interviews Professor Ian Yeoman (NHL Stenden University) as co-editor of the Journal of Tourism Futures and expert on scenario planning in tourism and hospitality.Design/methodology/approachA personal interview.FindingsYeoman shares his expertise on the establishment and evolution of the Journal of Tourism Futures, in the context of the growth of futures thinking in tourism within a science and industry context.Originality/valueThe interview provides insights in the evolution of futures thinking in tourism, reflected in the growth and growing reputation of the Journal of Tourism Futures.
Pricing in spatial classification system in non-symmetric market demand based on the calculations of double interval grey numbers
Authors: Amini Maryam , Mahmoodi Armin , Hashemi Leila , Kiani Aslani Reza , Taheri Arash , Kiani Mohammad 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThe contemporary landscape of supply chains necessitates a comprehensive integration of multiple components encompassing production, distribution and customer engagement. The pursuit of supply chain harmony underscores the significance of pricing strategies within the framework of dual-channel distribution, particularly when confronted with the dynamics of asymmetric demand performance.Design/methodology/approachThis paper delves into a nuanced decision-making challenge anchored in a dual-channel distribution context featuring a retailer and two distinct products. Notably, the retailer’s decision-making process employs the computational framework of dual grey numbers, a robust tool for handling uncertainty.FindingsThis study revolves around applying game theory to manufacturers. Each manufacturer presents its aggregated price proposition to the retailer. Subsequently, the retailer identifies the optimal pricing configuration among the manufacturers' aggregate prices while adhering to constraints such as spatial classification and inventory costs. This article’s contribution extends to delineating the retailer’s capacity to discern the influence of product market potential and the aggregate product cost on the overall demand.Originality/valueThe model’s innovation lies in its harmonious fusion of spatial classification, pricing strategies and inventory control. Notably, this novel integration provides a platform for unraveling the intricate interplay between non-symmetric market potential, production costs and cross-sensitivity. The investigation is underscored by the utilization of the double interval grey numbers, a powerful computational approach that accommodates the inherent uncertainty pervasive in the domain. This study fills a gap in the existing literature by offering an integrated framework unifying spatial allocation, pricing decisions and inventory optimization.
Strategic plans on the context of business excellence models and its financial impact: the case of the Cavendish banana grower cooperatives
Authors: Dipon Roentgen Galaroza , Cabudol Emerson G. 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis study was conducted to assess the alignment of the strategic plans of the Cavendish banana grower cooperatives to business excellence models (BEMs) and to determine its financial impact to elucidate the performance of the respective cooperatives. This is anchored on the primary objectives of cooperative business sustainability, expansion and sustained competitiveness, all of which are significantly impacted by the strategic plans. The BEMS establish the parameters that are useful in determining how well the strategic plans correspond.Design/methodology/approachQualitative and quantitative methods were used in this study. Strategic plans and audited financial statements (FS) for calendar year (CY) 2021 and 2022 of two Cavendish banana grower cooperatives in Region XI on the context of BEMs were evaluated and examined using the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and Philippine Quality Award. Of the seven criteria, only five were considered as follows: organizational profile, leadership, strategy, workforce, process and result. The first four were taken from strategic plans, while result was from audited FS.FindingsThe strategic plans of the two cooperatives selectively satisfy some of the sub-criteria of each of the four criteria. Furthermore, the cooperatives followed the usual basic contents of and briefly presented in the strategic plans the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis, strategic objectives, plans, targets and timelines. This suggests that the cooperatives are not familiar with the BEMs which could be attributed to the educational qualifications of the directors and officers, or possibly not introduced by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA). On the financial performance, one cooperative has impressive records but generally had lower performance in 2022 compared to 2021.Research limitations/implicationsThis study covers only Cavendish banana grower cooperatives particularly located in the Southeastern part of Mindanao (CDA, 2021) in the Philippines where people are mostly of similar culture. This does not represent much diverse culture; thus, this may work only in organizations with similar culture. In other industries or organizations where cultural diversity occurs, there may be a need to conduct study to determine the level of adoption of BEMs by the cooperatives. On the other note, the samples are very limited that generalizability cannot be made. Conducting a similar study involving many cooperatives is suggested.Originality/valueThis study explores the alignment of the Strategic Plans of the Cavendish banana grower cooperatives to BEMs which has long been neglected.
Measuring palatability of pet food products: Sensory components, evaluations, challenges, and opportunities
Authors: Calderón Natalia , White Brittany L. , Seo Han‐Seok 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe pet food industry is a growing business launching a variety of new products in the market. The acceptability or preference of pet food samples has traditionally been measured using either one‐bowl or two‐bowl tests. Academic researchers and professionals in the pet food industry have explored other methods, including the cognitive palatability assessment protocols and the ranking test, to evaluate more than two samples. A variety of approaches and perspectives were also utilized to predict palatability and key sensory attributes of pet foods, including descriptive sensory analysis by human‐trained panelists and pet food caregivers’ perceptions of pet food. This review article examined a range of testing methods for evaluating the palatability of pet foods, specifically targeting products for dogs and/or cats. It outlined the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Additionally, the review provided in‐depth insights into the key sensory attributes of pet foods and the methodologies for assessing palatability. It also explored pets’ behavioral responses and facial expressions in relation to different pet foods. Furthermore, this review discussed current challenges and future opportunities in pet food development, including the use of instrumental analyses and artificial intelligence–based approaches.
Exosome‐transported circ_0001955 as a potent driver of breast cancer by regulating the miR‐708‐5p/PGK1 axis
Authors: Li Wenxin , Jin Gaowa , Zhou He , Gao Yongqiang , Ge Yongli , Zhang Huayi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundIncreasing evidence shows that exosome‐mediated delivery of circular RNA (circRNA) is implicated in breast cancer progression. This study aimed to elucidate the role of exosome‐transported circ_0001955 in breast cancer.MethodsThe expression of circ_0001955, miR‐708‐5p, and phosphoglycerate kinase 1 (PGK1) messenger RNA (mRNA) was detected by quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction (qRT‐PCR); the protein levels of PGK1 and hexokinase 2 (HK2) were detected by western blot (WB). 5′‐Ethynyl‐2′‐deoxyuridine (EdU) and colony formation assay were used to determine cell proliferation. Glycolytic metabolism was analyzed by corresponding kits to detect the associated indicators. The role of circ_0001955 in vivo was studied by establishing animal models. The potential binding relationship between miR‐708‐5p and circ_0001955 or PGK1 was verified by dual‐luciferase reporter assay and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay.ResultsCirc_0001955 was highly expressed in breast cancer tissues and cell lines, as well as in exosomes from breast cancer cell lines. The deficiency of circ_0001955 blocked proliferation, decreased the IC50 value of paclitaxel (PTX), and blocked glycolysis in MCF‐7 and MDA‐MB‐231 cells. Circ_0001955 knockdown also inhibited tumor growth in vivo. Circ_0001955 directly combined with miR‐708‐5p, and the miR‐708‐5p inhibitor reversed the effects of sh‐circ_0001955. PGK1 was a target of miR‐708‐5p, and circ_0001955 indirectly promoted PGK1 expression by binding to miR‐708‐5p. PGK1 overexpression abolished the function of miR‐708‐5p in breast cancer.ConclusionExosomal circ_0001955 excreted from breast cancer cells facilitated proliferation and glycolysis and enhanced the IC50 value of PTX in breast cancer cells by sponging miR‐708‐5p to upregulate PGK1.
A chucao tapaculo, Scelorchilus rubecula (Kittlitz, 1830), plucking hair from a southern pudu, Pudu puda (Molina, 1782), in the Chilean temperate forest
Authors: Guzmán‐Aguayo Liliana , González Benito A. , Estades Cristián F. , Espinoza‐León Ingrid M. , Valenzuela‐Lobos Lorena A. , Elbroch L. Mark , Wong Wai‐Ming , Ohrens Omar , Saucedo Cristián 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAlthough the incorporation of mammalian hair in nest construction for thermal insulation has been extensively documented among birds, the kleptotrichy—where birds pluck hair directly from living mammals—remains a relatively underreported behaviour in the scientific literature. Our camera trap monitoring effort in Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, Chile, captured a chucao tapaculo (Scelorchilus rubecula) plucking hair from a southern pudu (Pudu puda). The observed behaviour suggests an adaptation for obtaining nest material, particularly in high‐latitude regions like our study area. The pudu's minimal reaction suggests that the hair removal was not perceived as uncomfortable, potentially because the hair was already being shed. This could also be interpreted as a case of ectoparasite removal or other mutualistic interactions. Further research is needed to determine the use of pudu hair as nest construction material and to explain the ecological implications of this behaviour. Our findings highlight the value of camera trap monitoring in expanding the knowledge of species interactions and providing insights about wildlife behaviours.
First Photographic Evidence of the Central African Oyan in Uganda
Authors: Akampurira Emmanuel , Uzabaho Eustrate , Bitariho Robert , Moore Jennifer F. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTArboreal camera trap photographs were captured of the Central African Oyan Poiana richardsonii in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. In total, 10 photographs were obtained from three sites in the park in 2019. This is likely the furthest east record of this species.
Fecal microbiota transplantation against moderate‐to‐severe atopic dermatitis: A randomized, double‐blind controlled explorer trial
Authors: Liu Xiaochun , Luo Yang , Chen Xingyu , Wu Mingyang , Xu Xiaoqiang , Tian Jingru , Gao Yingxia , Zhu Jun , Wang Zhifeng , Zhou Yuan , Zhang Yu , Wang Xiaokai , Li Wei , Lu Qianjin , Yao Xu 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundFecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a novel treatment for inflammatory diseases. Herein, we assess its safety, efficacy, and immunological impact in patients with moderate‐to‐severe atopic dermatitis (AD).MethodsIn this randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trial, we performed the efficacy and safety assessment of FMT for moderate‐to‐severe adult patients with AD. All patients received FMT or placebo once a week for 3 weeks, in addition to their standard background treatments. Patients underwent disease severity assessments at weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 16, and blood and fecal samples were collected for immunologic analysis and metagenomic shotgun sequencing, respectively. Safety was monitored throughout the trial.ResultsImprovements in eczema area and severity index (EASI) scores and percentage of patients achieving EASI 50 (50% reduction in EASI score) were greater in patients treated with FMT than in placebo‐treated patients. No serious adverse reactions occurred during the trial. FMT treatment decreased the Th2 and Th17 cell proportions among the peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and the levels of TNF‐α, and total IgE in serum. By contrast, the expression levels of IL‐12p70 and perforin on NK cells were increased. Moreover, FMT altered the abundance of species and functional pathways of the gut microbiota in the patients, especially the abundance of Megamonas funiformis and the pathway for 1,4‐dihydroxy‐6‐naphthoate biosynthesis II.ConclusionFMT was a safe and effective therapy in moderate‐to‐severe adult patients with AD; the treatment changed the gut microbiota compositions and functions.
Cross‐retaliation and international dispute settlement
Authors: Chisik Richard , Fang Chuyi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAlthough politicians and the popular press often express the desire to link retaliation in trade agreements to non‐trade issues, the WTO discourages and usually disallows cross‐retaliation even among its own agreements. In this paper, we analyze the welfare implications of cross‐retaliation. We compare two different mechanisms in a two‐country two‐sector tariff‐setting political‐economy model with incomplete information. A country may temporarily raise trade barriers in response to political pressure and the extent of this pressure is private information. In a same‐sector retaliation mechanism a safeguard action, or other limited violation of the international trade agreement, is punished by an equivalent suspension of concessions in the sector where the initial deviation takes place. In a linked, or cross‐sector, retaliation mechanism retaliatory actions may be taken in another sector or agreement. We next consider less‐than‐equivalent suspensions of concessions whereby the probability of retaliation is less than unity. We then endogenize this probability and derive its optimal level separately for same‐ and cross‐sector retaliation. We also consider the long‐run viability of these self‐enforcing trade agreements. We show that whether retaliation is certain or probabilistic a cross‐sector retaliation mechanism can generate greater welfare and self‐enforcement capability than a same‐sector mechanism unless export‐oriented political pressure in the cross‐sector targeted for retaliation is high. Although cross‐sector retaliation is usually welfare improving, there may be little additional benefit to extending retaliation to a different agreement.
Comprehensive Analysis of NADH:Ubiquinone Oxidoreductase Subunit B3 in Gynecological Tumors and Identification of Its Natural Inhibitor Wedelolactone
Authors: Li Huiping , Jin Yangli , Zhang Yanyan , Xie Xiaohua , Li Nan 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to explore the role of NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase subunit B3 (NDUFB3) in human gynecological malignancies and to screen potential natural compounds targeting it. GEPIA and HPA databases were used to study the expression characteristics of NDUFB3. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses were performed using the R software clusterProfiler package. GSEA for NDUFB3 was performed using the LinkedOmics database. Natural compounds targeting NDUFB3 were screened by virtual screening and molecular docking. After NDUFB3 was depleted or wedelolactone treatment, cell proliferation was detected by CCK‐8 assay. The production of reactive oxide species (ROS) in tumor cells was detected by dihydroethidium fluorescent probe. The cell cycle and apoptosis were evaluated by flow cytometry. It was revealed that NDUFB3 was highly expressed in ovarian cancer (OV), uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma (UCEC), and cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CESC). NDUFB3 expression was associated with multiple immunomodulators in CESC, OV, and UCEC. NDUFB3 was predicted to modulate MAPK signaling pathways in CESC, OV, and UCEC. Knocking down NDUFB3 inhibited the proliferation of CESC, OV, and UCEC cells, increased intracellular ROS production, and induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Wedelolactone was a potential small molecule with a strong ability to bind with the active pocket of NDUFB3, and wedelolactone could kill CESC, OV, and UCEC cells partly via NDUFB3. In conclusion, NDUFB3 may be a potential biomarker and a new target for gynecological tumors, and wedelolactone may exert antitumor activity via targeting NDUFB3.
Functional outcomes in children and adolescents with neurodisability accessing music therapy: A scoping review
Authors: Twyford Karen , Taylor Susan , Valentine Jane , Pool Jonathan , Baron Annette , Thornton Ashleigh 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAimTo determine the evidence for functional outcomes experienced by a population with paediatric neurodisability (such as acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and other neurological disorders), who access music therapy through neurorehabilitation services across the rehabilitation spectrum.MethodUsing scoping review methodology of the JBI and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta‐Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA‐ScR), a systematic search was conducted across eight databases and expert knowledge users were consulted. Articles were screened by title and abstract, and data from eligible studies were categorized using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Children and Youth version (ICF‐CY).ResultsFrom 1726 records identified, 53 eligible primary sources were included in the synthesis. Most literature (n = 30) related to children and adolescents with an acquired or traumatic brain injury. Physical function was the most frequently reported outcome across sources (n = 27), followed by communication (n = 25), social (n = 22), cognitive (n = 17), emotional (n = 13), psychological (n = 13), behavioural (n = 8), and sensory (n = 5).InterpretationEvidence for functional outcomes experienced by children and adolescents accessing music therapy as part of their neurorehabilitation is limited. More than half of the included sources were clinical descriptions with small samples. High‐quality studies involving children, adolescents, families, and interprofessional teams are needed to identify the most effective music therapy methods and techniques for functional outcomes in paediatric neurodisability.
Echocardiographic Screening Model for Improved Assessment of Atrial Septal Defect Closure: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Authors: Li Hezhi , Huang Zehan , Zhang Gangcheng , Shen Qunshan , Fei Hongwen , Luo Dongling , Yang Ziyang , Zhang Bin , Zhang Caojin 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundAtrial septal defect (ASD) is a prevalent congenital heart condition in adults, which finally leads to pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure if left untreated. Right heart catheterization (RHC), the current gold standard for determining ASD closure feasibility, is invasive. Thus, a noninvasive prescreening tool is urgently needed.Methods and ResultsIn a multicenter, retrospective study, we assessed 924 ASD patients (2012–2022) to determine their suitability for ASD closure. Using LASSO regression, we identified predictors for a correctable shunt, enabling us to create the ASD model. The ASD model, comprising of estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure (ePASP), peak velocity through the pulmonary valve (PV), peak E‐wave velocity through the tricuspid valve (TVE), and right atrial longitudinal dimension (RA) by echocardiography, was constructed and exhibited favorable discriminative capability with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.941 (95% CI: 0.920–0.961) in the derivation group. The model also demonstrated good calibration and discriminative abilities in the validation cohort. When juxtaposed with the earlier congenital heart disease (CHD) model, the newly developed ASD model demonstrated superior predictive capabilities for correctable shunt, supported by the net reclassification index (NRI) [0.063 (95% CI: 0.001–0.127, p = 0.047)] and integrated discrimination improvement (IDI) [0.023 (95% CI: 0.011–0.036, p < 0.001)].ConclusionIn summary, our research advocates the ASD model as a superior tool for screening suitable ASD defect closure candidates.