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Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy Versus Limited Fasciectomy for Dupuytren Disease: A Linear Model Assessment of Short-term Efficacy
Authors: Kwok Jason C C , Shtarbanov Petko , Giwa Lolade , Toft Neil , Nikkhah Dariush , Kang Norbert 
Published: November 2024

Background:
There is no consensus about the best treatment for Dupuytren contracture in the hand. In particular, whether to use a percutaneous needle fasciotomy (PCNF) in preference to a limited fasciectomy (LF).

Methods:
We performed a retrospective review of the outcomes of 74 joints treated with either PCNF or LF. Baseline characteristics, complications, and active extension deficit (AED) were assessed at 3 weeks and 3 months posttreatment. Reoperative procedures were analyzed to assess the effectiveness of repeated procedures.

Results:
Our results suggest that there is no significant difference between PCNF and LF in reducing AED at 3 weeks (P = 0.504) or 3 months (P = 0.66). Moreover, our data suggest that the risk of a surgical complication was the same for both procedures, after adjustment for confounders (P = 0.613). Our study suggests that a reoperative PCNF was 15.3% less effective in reducing the AED compared with a primary PCNF at 3 months postoperatively (P = 0.032); whereas there was no change in the effectiveness of a reoperative LF in reducing AED at both 3 weeks (P = 0.839) and 3 months (P = 0.449).

Conclusions:
We believe that PCNF should be used as the primary treatment for nonrecurrent and recurrent Dupuytren contractures. More frequent use of PCNF may help to reduce waiting times for treatment and may enable better resource allocation. Further prospective studies should be carried out.
Pregabalin produces analgesia in males but not females in an animal model of chronic widespread muscle pain
Authors: Plumb Ashley N. , Hayashi Kazuhiro , Janowski Adam , Smith Angela , Rasmussen Lynn , Sluka Kathleen A. , Lesnak Joseph B. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Pregabalin, which acts on the α2δ-1 subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels, relieves ≥50% of pain in a third of individuals with fibromyalgia. Thus far, preclinical studies of pregabalin have predominantly used male animals.

Objectives:
The purpose of our study was to investigate potential sex differences in the analgesic efficacy of pregabalin that may contribute to disparities in human outcomes.

Methods:
We used a mouse model of chronic widespread muscle pain (CWP) to test the effects of pregabalin on muscle hyperalgesia, nonreflexive pain, and motor behaviors. The CWP pain model combines 2 pH 4.0 saline injections, spaced 5 days apart, into the gastrocnemius muscle and produces bilateral muscle hyperalgesia. Furthermore, we explored sex differences in the mRNA and protein expression of the α2δ-1 subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord and dorsal root ganglia after development of CWP.

Results:
Pregabalin fully attenuated muscle hyperalgesia bilaterally in male but not female mice with equal motor deficits produced in both sexes. In addition, using the conditioned place preference test, mice of both sexes with CWP spent significantly more time in the pregabalin-paired chamber compared with baseline, but not significantly greater than pain-free controls. Chronic widespread muscle pain produced no changes in α2δ-1 subunit mRNA or protein expression in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord or dorsal root ganglia in either sex.

Conclusion:
Overall, these findings indicate pregabalin may be more effective in treating CWP in males, but the factors leading to these differences are not fully understood.
The application of AI and product innovation efficiency: the role of knowledge innovation under SECI model
Authors: Liu Chang 
Published: November 2024

PurposeWhile the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on organizational innovation is increasingly acknowledged, empirical investigations exploring its effect on product innovation efficiency, particularly through the lens of knowledge innovation at various modes, remain scarce. This study aims to address this gap by empirically examining the influence of AI application on product innovation efficiency within firms. It further investigates the mediating role of knowledge innovation within the SECI model and the moderating effect of technological perception characteristics.Design/methodology/approachData were collected through a questionnaire survey administered to managers in intelligent manufacturing enterprises across China. The proposed hypotheses were tested using the PROCESS macro for SPSS, employing the bootstrapping method to assess mediation and moderation effects.FindingsEnterprise application of AI significantly influences both knowledge innovation within the SECI model and product innovation efficiency. Knowledge innovation occurring in the socialization and combination modes of the SECI model mediates the relationship between AI application and product innovation efficiency. Perceived ease of use of AI exhibits a contrasting moderating effect on AI-related relationships, while perceived usefulness does not demonstrate a significant moderating effect.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing literature by empirically examining the influence of AI application on product innovation efficiency, mediated by knowledge innovation within the SECI model. Additionally, it explores the nuanced moderating role of AI perception characteristics, highlighting the potential duality of AI technology in driving innovation outcomes. These findings offer valuable insights for managers seeking to leverage AI for enhancing product innovation and knowledge management practices.
Quantitative evaluation of smart construction pilot cities policies in China based on the PMC-index model
Authors: Shi Qingyu , Yu Jingyu , Zhang Lifei , Wang Jingfeng , Cheng Guowei 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThe construction industry has experienced an irreversible digital transformation to smart construction. Many countries have published supporting policies to encourage the development of smart construction. However, there is no universally valid approach. This paper thus aims to evaluate smart construction policies issued by 24 pilot cities in China and identify applicable policy tools and their impact.Design/methodology/approachThis paper collected 33 governmental documents on smart construction through the official websites in China. Different policy tools were classified into supply-side, demand-side and environment-side categories. The supporting policies of smart construction development in pilot cities were quantitatively evaluated by using a policy modeling consistency index (PMC-index) model.FindingsSupply-type and environment-type policy instruments were used more frequently than demand-type policies in 24 pilot cities. Most of the 24 pilot cities had an evaluation of PMC-index over 8, realizing the consistency of smart construction policies. Eight pilot cities had an evaluation of PMC-index of 6–7.99, realizing acceptable consistency. Only Foshan City has an evaluation of PMC-index below 4, which may reflect a poor consistency of policy implementation. The paper proposes consistencies of smart construction policies of 24 pilot cities and valid policy instruments, including the presale of commercial residential buildings, additional bonus points in the tendering process and cooperating with multiple departments when promoting smart construction.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to expanding policy evaluation studies in the smart construction field and provides concrete suggestions for policymakers to formulate more effective and specific policies and strategies for the development of smart construction.
Factors affecting telemedicine services adoption in the healthcare sector
Authors: Al-Ghazo Hanan , Al-Okaily Manaf , Al-Okaily Aws , Al-Anber Arwa , Heilat Hadeel B. , Alissa Mohammad A. , Alomar Ali A. , Basheti Iman A. 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
The main purpose of this study is to determine the factors affecting the adoption of telemedicine services as mobile health apps in the Jordanian context by extending the technology acceptance model (TAM).

Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative research approach with an online survey was used to collect data from 306 Jordanian respondents to achieve the main purpose. The partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach was used to analyze collected data.

Findings
The results mainly confirmed that the intention to use mobile health apps (otherwise known as AMAN apps in Jordan) is significantly influenced by social influence, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, trust in government and social media awareness. Next, contrary to what is expected, culture does not moderate the association between perceived ease of use and behavioral intention to use the AMAN app, and hence the related hypothesis was not supported. To conclude, the results show that the actual use of the AMAN app is significantly influenced by behavioral intention, and hence, the final hypothesis was supported.

Originality/value
The current research contributed to the literature on information technology (IT)/information systems (IS) acceptance and use by switching the investigation efforts from the acceptance of IT/IS to the adoption of protection technology in the crisis era.
Experimental and numerical study of thermal analysis of Al2O3/C2H6O2 nanofluid with porous medium in corrugated converge-diverge enclosure with magnetohydrodynamic effect
Authors: Hamza Nehad Abid Allah , Oliwie Amal Hussein , Said Nejla Mahjoub , Abed Isam , Rasheed Qusay 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate experimentally and numerically the thermal analysis of a wavy diverging-converging corrugated enclosure, partitioned into two parts under the effect of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) natural convection. The left part was filled with Al2O3/C2H6O2 nanofluid, while the right part was Al2O3/C2H6O2 saturated by a porous medium, featuring a corrugated cylinder at the center. This system is relevant to many engineering applications. Key factors affecting thermal performance, such as nanofluid volume fraction, Darcy number, Hartmann number, inclination angle of MHD and Rayleigh number, were analyzed. This study evaluated the impact of these parameters on stream function, average Nusselt number and isothermal lines under three heat source scenarios: heating the corrugated cylinder, heating the magnetic source and heating the nanofluid, porous media and corrugated walls.

Design/methodology/approach
The main governing equations for the nanofluid flow are mass, momentum and heat transfer, while the porous media are modeled using the Darcy–Brinkmann model. These governing equations are transformed into a dimensionless form and solved numerically using COMSOL 6.0 based on the finite-element method. Dynamic viscosity, density and thermal conductivity equations are used to calculate the properties of the nanofluid at different volume concentrations.

Findings
The results showed that increasing the Rayleigh number (Ra) and Darcy number (Da) increased the Nusselt number by 55%, indicating enhanced heat transfer. A vertical magnetic source (γ = 90°) further improved thermal performance. Conversely, thermal performance decreased with increasing Hartmann number (Ha). The highest Nusselt number was observed when the heat source was applied to the corrugated cylinder, followed by the right side with nanofluid–porous contact and was lowest for the left side with nanofluid contact. Experimental data demonstrated that the presence of a magnetic field can significantly increase the temperature, thereby enhancing heat transfer by natural convection, particularly when the heat source is applied in the region of nanofluid–porous contact.

Originality/value
The primary originality of this work lies in the use of a novel design featuring a diverging-converging structure with a wavy wall. In addition, it uses two types of fluids simultaneously, dividing the enclosure into two sections: the right side contains nanofluid mixed with a porous medium, while the left side is filled with nanofluid only. The system also includes a corrugated cylinder at its center with four undulations. The position of the heat source significantly influences heat dissipation. Therefore, three different positions were examined: heating the cylinder at a constant temperature, heating the left side of the enclosure and heating the right side.
Structural dynamic responses evaluation of pedestrian bridge under effect of aerodynamic disturbance of high-speed train
Authors: Zeng Jiawang , Yang Ming-Zhi , Zhang Lei , Lin Tongtong , Zhong Sha , Tao Yu 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
The aerodynamic load caused by high-speed train operation may lead to severe vibration of the pedestrian bridge, thus causing great safety hazards. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the aerodynamic loading characteristics of a pedestrian bridge when a high-speed train passes over the bridge, as well as to evaluate the vibration response of the aerodynamic loads on the bridge structure.

Design/methodology/approach
High-speed trains are operated at three different speeds. The aerodynamic pressure load characteristics of high-speed trains crossing a pedestrian bridge are investigated by combining a nonconstant numerical simulation method with a dynamic modeling test method, and the vibration response of the bridge is analyzed.

Findings
The results show that when a high-speed train passes through the pedestrian bridge, the pedestrian bridge interferes with the attenuation of the pressure around the train, so that the pressure spreads along the bridge bottom, and the maximum positive and negative pressure peaks appear in the center area of the bridge bottom, while the pressure fluctuations in the bridge entrance and exit areas are smaller and change more slowly, and the pressure attenuation of the bridge bottom perpendicular to the direction of the train’s operation is faster. In addition, the pressure fluctuation generated by the high-speed train will lead to a larger vertical response of the bridge structure in the mid-span position, and the main vibration frequency of the bridge structure ranges from 8 to 10 Hz, and the maximum value of the vertical deformation amplitude is located in the mid-span region of the bridge.

Originality/value
This paper analyzes the flow field distribution around the train and at the bottom of the bridge for the evolution of the flow field when the train passes through the bridge at high speed, and conducts a finite element dynamic analysis of the bridge structure to calculate the vibration response of the bridge when the train passes through at high speed, and to evaluate the comfort of the passengers passing through the high-speed railroad bridge.
Health status: the pivot point in trusting smart health-care systems and providers for use
Authors: Alshare Khaled , Moqbel Murad , Alam Maliha , Hanna Moler 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This research aims to investigate the interplay between individuals’ health status and their level of trust in both smart health-care systems and health-care providers and how these factors influence the decision to use such systems.

Design/methodology/approach
Drawing upon institution-based trust and affordance theories, the authors developed and empirically examined a research model using a sample from a prominent US university.

Findings
The findings reveal that both types of trust, specifically trust in smart health-care systems and trust in health-care providers, positively influence the intention to use these systems. Additionally, the authors identified that health status plays a dual moderating role in this context. It positively moderates the relationship between trust in health-care system providers and the intention to use, suggesting that individuals with better health are more inclined to use smart health-care systems when trust in providers is high. Conversely, health status negatively moderates the relationship between trust in the system and the intention to use it. This implies that trust in the system exerts a more pronounced influence on the intention to use the system among individuals with lower health status. This heightened impact can be attributed to the increased necessity for the system’s benefits among this group.

Research limitations/implications
While the power analyses suggest our sample size is sufficient, caution is warranted when interpreting the study’s conclusions. These results have substantial implications for researchers and providers of smart health-care systems. They underscore the intricate dynamics between trust, health status and technology use, offering valuable insights for future investigations in this domain. Furthermore, they guide the design and implementation of smart health-care systems, emphasizing the need to consider the nuanced influence of health status on trust and use intentions.

Originality/value
Past research has focused on individuals’ trust in understanding the adoption of smart health-care systems; however, it did not consider how individuals’ health status can moderate their trust and intention to adopt such systems. In this study, the authors close this gap by investigating the moderating role of health status in the relationships between two types of trust and intention to use smart health-care systems through the lens of institution-based trust theory and affordance theory.
Does protean career attitude affects proactive work behavior? 21st century challenge, the role of LMX and the evidence from banking sector of Pakistan
Authors: Siddiqui Faiza , Khan Naveed R. , Ali Akhtiar 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to examine protean career attitude (PCA) and proactive work-behavior (PWB) conceptually and empirically by assessing the mediating role of leader-member exchange (LMX) in the context of 21st-century organizational challenges and transitions. The interaction of three theories underpinned the research framework. The theoretical model is based on LMX theory, career motivation theory (CMT) and self- determination theory (SDT) to investigate the implications of the banking sector.

Design/methodology/approach
Research methodology is based on quantitative and deductive research approaches. The quantitative survey was conducted with a sample size of 325 banking sector employees. The SEM technique was used with SmartPLS software to test the direct and indirect effects of the proposed hypothesis.

Findings
The empirical analysis revealed that PCA fosters LMX. The results indicate an indirect effect between PCA and PWB. LMX completely mediates the relationship between PCA and PWB. Conceptually, it is proven that in the 21st century, the traditional career management approach is a big challenge for managers and organizations.

Practical implications
This study holds implications for HR managers, CEOs, institutional employers and HRD practitioners in the context of 21st-century organizational challenges and transitions to understand the phenomenon of PCA instead of a traditional career approach. This study will help managers link their retention strategy with consequence factors, i.e. LMX and PWB.

Originality/value
This study will help to bridge the gap between the literature on PCA, PWB and LMX. It provides managers with a conceptual understanding of the phenomenon of the LMX construct with empirical evidence. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this would be the first study conducted in the context of the banking industry in Pakistan and an empirical and theoretical attempt to correlate PCA and PWB with LMX to get a high banking employee retention rate. More interestingly, the study is theoretically underpinned by CMT, LMX theory and SDT.
U.S. preservation nonprofits in the 2010s: shifting professional approaches, representation and identities
Authors: Velez Anne-Lise Knox , Daniel Joseph , Magoffin McKenna 
Published: November 2024

PurposeWe assess changes that have taken place in organizational structure, governance structure and professional approach to U.S. nonprofit preservation from 2010 to 2020. This research contributes to our understanding of pressures shaping organizational capacity of cultural and historic preservation nonprofits in the U.S., focusing on changes in ecological influences at the national and regional level through the lenses of institutional theory and regionalism.Design/methodology/approachData for this study are from an online survey of 75 cultural and historic preservation nonprofit organizations in the United States. The survey was developed based on previous interview research, and respondents were asked scaled and open-ended questions regarding the scope of their work and organizational capacity.FindingsThese data show resource preservation has shifted focus somewhat from individual, private sites to commercial or public buildings and districts. We also noted changes in professional approaches to preservation around engagement in disaster planning and the emergence of social justice as a focus area. Collectively, changes in preservation have implications for representation, public understanding of history and regional identities across the U.S., as well as for the way we understand changes in subfields or like groups of organizations within a larger population of organizations.Originality/valueThis study builds on previous research on the scope and capacity within the U.S. nonprofit cultural and historic preservation, including demonstrating a growing focus on social justice issues within the subsector. It contributes to institutional research on changes in subfields resulting from changes in external pressures and in culture. There are clear practical implications for practitioners seeking to understand the capacities and values in other organizations undertaking similar work. As preservation and cultural understanding of what is worth preserving and promoting changes, society can benefit by understanding current practitioner approaches and encouraging community–practitioner interactions.
Not every story has two sides: the effect of false balance on perceived scientific consensus about interrogation practices
Authors: Han Tianshuang , Snook Brent , Day Martin V. 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to test the effect of a falsely balanced message (i.e. exposure to two opposing arguments) on perceived expert consensus about an interrogation practice.

Design/methodology/approach
Participants (N = 254) read a statement about minimization tactics and were assigned randomly to one of four conditions, where true expert consensus about the tactic was either presented as high or low, and a balanced message (i.e. read two opposing arguments about the factual nature of the tactic) was present or absent.

Findings
Results showed that exposure to balanced messages led to less perceived expert consensus; especially when true expert consensus about the tactic was high. Exposure to balanced messages also reduced public support for experts testifying about the interrogation tactic.

Research limitations/implications
Such findings suggest that pairing expert knowledge (i.e. empirical evidence) about investigative interviewing issues with denials might be powerful enough to override scientific beliefs about important matters in this field.

Originality/value
Researchers in the field of investigative interviewing have put much effort into developing evidence-based interviewing practices and debunking misconceptions on the field. While knowledge mobilization is particularly important in this consequential, applied domain, there are some individuals who aim to hinder the advancement and reform of investigative interviewing. Falsely balancing scientific findings (e.g. minimization tactics imply leniency) with denials is but one of many practices that can distort the public’s perception of expert consensus on an issue. It is crucial for investigative interviewing researchers to recognize such strategies and develop ways to combat science denialism.