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An integrative model of the key factors determining consumer behaviour towards street food
Authors: Soliman Mohammad , Al-Ghafri Naayama , Orea-Giner Alicia , Al Riyami Hafidh , Hawas Al-Aamri Musallam S. 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis study examines how street food affects urban culture, economics and sustainable tourism. It examines how street food stands, as a cultural and economic phenomenon, influence consumer behaviour and local traditions, particularly in Oman’s evolving street food scene.Design/methodology/approachAdopting a quantitative research design, this study utilises an integrated model combining the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) and Attitude-Social-Influence-Efficacy (ASE) models. This approach facilitates a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing consumer behaviour towards street food consumption. The methodology includes surveys and structured interviews with consumers and vendors to assess perceptions, attitudes and behaviours linked to street food in Oman.FindingsThe research identifies key sociocultural, economic and marketing factors that significantly influence consumer engagement with street food. It highlights how traditional elements, such as local customs and societal norms, interplay with contemporary marketing strategies to shape consumer preferences and experiences. The findings suggest that street food not only enhances the culinary experience for travellers but also plays a crucial role in the sustainable development of local tourism economies.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing literature by providing a novel empirical exploration of street food consumption in Oman, a relatively underexplored area within tourism research. It offers valuable insights into how street food can be leveraged to bolster local economies and enrich the tourist experience through sustainable practices. By integrating the S-O-R and ASE models, this research provides a unique framework for understanding the dynamic relationship between street food culture and consumer behaviour in a Middle Eastern context.
Factors influencing the adoption of extended reality (XR) applications in libraries for sustainable innovative services: a systematic literature review (SLR)
Authors: Shahzad Khurram , Khan Shakeel Ahmad Khan Ahmad , Javed Yasir , Ahmad Shakil 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This study aims to identify the factors influencing the adoption of extended reality (XR) applications in libraries for sustainable innovative services and reveal the challenges of adopting XR technology in libraries.

Design/methodology/approach
A systematic literature review was applied to address the study’s objectives. The 26 most relevant seminal studies published in peer-reviewed journals were selected to conduct the study.

Findings
The findings showed that access to digital collections, skill development, marketing, innovation and sustainable development factors influence the adoption of extended reality applications in libraries. The study illustrated that technical challenges, financial challenges, the unavailability of staff expertise and lack of institutional support caused barriers to the adoption of XR in libraries.

Originality/value
The study has added valuable literature to the existing body of knowledge. It has provided a framework to efficiently adopt extended reality in libraries for the delivery of sustainable, innovative services to library patrons.
Pricing policies for printed and electronic books in a triple-channel supply chain
Authors: Kianfar Kamran , Pashootanizadeh Mitra 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the pricing dynamics within a triple-channel supply chain. The publisher can sell printed books (p-books) through bookstores or online direct sales, and electronic books (e-books) are sold directly through the internet. The primary objectives include determining optimal wholesale and final prices for p-books, assessing the profitability of introducing e-books, comparing profits across channels and supply chain modes and identifying optimal demand volumes.

Design/methodology/approach
The research uses first-order derivatives and the Stackelberg game to analyze the pricing strategies. Two supply chain modes, centralized and decentralized, are considered, and various parameters are examined to understand their impact on prices, demand volumes and final sales profit.

Findings
The results indicate that the e-book is either not published or is introduced simultaneously with the printed version in both modes. In the decentralized mode, the wholesale price of a p-book is equivalent to the final price in the bookstore channel in the centralized mode. One channel among the three selling channels is used to maximize the total profit in the centralized supply chain, whereas all demand should be fulfilled through either online direct sales or e-book channels in the decentralized mode.

Originality/value
This paper introduces a comprehensive triple-channel book supply chain model, considering cross-price sensitivities and lag times for e-books. The study provides insights into the dynamics of the book industry and compares them with existing literature, contributing to a broader understanding of the pricing strategies in a triple-channel context.
CSR disclosure, financial performance, and ownership: evidence from China
Authors: Ali Rizwan , Liu Yanping , Rehman Ramiz Ur , Naseem Muhammad Akram 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis study investigates the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure and financial performance (FP), and ascertains whether ownership structure (OS) moderates the CSR disclosure–FP nexus.Design/methodology/approachWe distinctly employed the well-established approach of panel data analysis to examine the comprehensive dataset of Shanghai A-share listed firms from 2008 to 2017 with 20,236-full sample and 4,190-disclosed sample firm-year observations. To test the hypotheses, the study used panel regression analysis. The study used CSR disclosure as an explanatory variable and accounting-based performance measures: return on equity (ROE) and earning per share (EPS) as dependent variables. In addition, we used CSR score to determine the extent of disclosure by each firm and employed matched pair sample analysis to check for the robustness of the earlier obtained results.FindingsThe findings indicate significant positive association among CSR disclosure and CSR score with ROE and EPS. Further, the CSR disclosure–FP nexus is more pronounced when the OS moderates it.Research limitations/implicationsThe results of this study lack generalizability due to its unique setting. A limitation of this paper is that our sample period only covers 2008–2017. Future studies can extend our research to a more recent period to test whether our findings remain valid in other periods.Practical implicationsOur findings suggest stronger CSR disclosure measures to enhance the image of businesses in the eyes of stakeholders. The study findings are consistent and confirm the theoretical basis (stakeholder theory) that Chinese listed firms can be more beneficial from disclosing CSR related information, and they should put more emphasis on the improvement of CSR disclosure.Originality/valueThis research offers empirical evidence that sheds light on the importance of OS as the moderating effect on the nexus of CSR disclosure–FP measures. In doing so, this study’s findings contribute to the literature significantly, along with the regulators and shareholders.
Advanced hybrid neural network techniques for minimizing gas turbine emissions
Authors: Roy Atanu , Pramanik Sabyasachi , Mitra Kalyan , Chakraborty Manashi 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
Emissions have significant environmental impacts. Hence, minimizing emissions is essential. This study aims to use a hybrid neural network model to predict carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from gas turbines (GTs) to enhance emission prediction for GTs in predictive emissions monitoring systems (PEMS).

Design/methodology/approach
The hybrid model architecture combines convolutional neural networks (CNN) and bidirectional long-short-term memory (Bi-LSTM) networks called CNN-BiLSTM with modified extrinsic attention regression. Over five years, data from a GT power plant was uploaded to Google Colab, split into training and testing sets (80:20), and evaluated using test matrices. The model’s performance was benchmarked against state-of-the-art emissions prediction methodologies.

Findings
The model showed promising results for GT CO and NOx emissions. CO predictions had a slight underestimation bias of −0.01, with root mean-squared error (RMSE) of 0.064, mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.04 and R2 of 0.82. NOx predictions had an RMSE of 0.051, MAE of 0.036, R2 of 0.887 and a slight overestimation bias of +0.01.

Research limitations/implications
While the model demonstrates relative accuracy in CO emission predictions, there is potential for further improvement in future research.

Practical implications
Implementing the model in real-time PEMS and establishing a continuous feedback loop will ensure accuracy in real-world applications, enhance GT functioning and reduce emissions, fuel consumption and running costs.

Social implications
Accurate GT emissions predictions support stricter emission standards, promote sustainable development goals and ensure a healthier societal environment.

Originality/value
This paper presents a novel approach that integrates CNN and Bi-LSTM networks. It considers both spatial and temporal data to mitigate previous prediction shortcomings.
Inbreeding accelerates reproductive senescence, but not survival senescence, in a precocial bird
Authors: Beccardi Matteo , Pen Ido , Bichet Coraline , Tschirren Barbara , Vedder Oscar 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Inbreeding depression is predicted to increase with age, because natural selection is less efficient at purging deleterious alleles that are only expressed later in life. However, empirical results are scarce, and equivocal between studies.

Here we performed controlled matings between related and unrelated individuals of domesticated Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica), and monitored the performance of their offspring for all fitness components over their complete life course.

We found rapid senescence in adult survival and egg laying performance, and inbreeding depression at all life stages (reduced embryo viability, increased age at maturity, as well as reduced adult survival and reproduction).

Inbreeding depression did not increase at later ages for survival, but did so for egg laying, thereby accelerating reproductive senescence. Moreover, the effect of inbreeding on egg laying persisted after correcting for lifespan, indicating that both survival and reproduction were independently affected by inbreeding.

We suggest that in heterogeneous populations intra‐generational purging may at earlier ages already select out the individuals that are homozygous for the specific alleles responsible for depressed survival, preventing the appearance of increased inbreeding depression in survival with age. Given that inbreeding affects reproduction independent of survival this should not apply to reproductive senescence or homogeneous populations, which may explain equivocal results between traits and studies.
Reintroduction affects demographic rates but not their interannual correlations in an endangered shrub
Authors: Villellas Jesús , Sánchez de Dios Rut , Domínguez Lozano Felipe 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Reintroducing endangered species constitutes an important conservation tool. The performance of reintroduced populations is commonly assessed through mean demographic rates (survival, growth, reproduction and fecundity), but rate correlations are less studied despite their role in extinction risk and trait evolution.

In our study, we reintroduced the endangered shrub Vella pseudocytisus subsp. paui in two locations in Spain and compared its demographic performance to that of two natural populations to assess reintroduction success. In both natural and reintroduced sites, we selected sub‐locations with presumably more favourable (clay) vs. more stressful (gypsum) soil conditions. We monitored a total of 1269 individuals in natural (12 years) and reintroduced populations (6 years) and compared their mean demographic rates and the within‐individual rate correlations between years.

In clay substrate, mean demographic rates of the natural and the reintroduced population were similar, suggesting a successful reintroduction. In contrast, the reintroduced population in gypsum showed higher reproduction and fecundity than the natural population, but lower survival and growth.

Contrary to mean demographic performance, interannual correlations among demographic rates did not vary between natural and reintroduced populations. While reproduction in a given year was positively correlated with later growth and later reproduction, growth in a given year had some negative consequences in subsequent plant performance, especially in gypsum substrate.

Synthesis and applications. Our study shows that stressful conditions may trigger individual‐level trade‐offs in resource allocation and population‐level compensation among demographic rates. Demographic shifts arising from reintroductions in different environmental conditions may be considered by managers as a potential mechanism of resilience against environmental change. Finally, the similarity in rate correlations among sites suggests that information about correlations, which can be relevant when focusing conservation efforts, may be extrapolated from natural to reintroduced populations. This might be particularly reliable for species where rate correlations are demographically influential, such as those living under generally stressful conditions, or lacking buffering mechanisms for demographic variation.
Bringing the group back in: Social class and resistance in adolescent smoking
Authors: McEvoy Olivia , Layte Richard 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAbsolute prevalence of tobacco smoking has fallen in recent decades but inequalities by socioeconomic position (SEP) persist. Adolescence is a critical period for smoking initiation and habits formed during this period likely continue into adulthood. Explanations for inequalities in adolescent smoking have tended to focus on individualistic theories based on differentials in knowledge and psychology. These have been criticised for their blindness to processes of social stratification and social context that influence smoking behaviours. Based on previous social theories, we put forward, and test empirically, two potential structural explanations for inequalities in smoking, using nationally representative longitudinal cohort data on 6039 Irish young people aged 9–18 years. Descriptive analyses confirmed the adverse SEP gradient in smoking prevalence as well as SEP gradients in variables representing individual‐level characteristics and structural‐level explanations. Despite lower self‐esteem being associated with a higher likelihood of smoking, there was no significant indirect pathway between SEP and smoking via self‐esteem. Path analyses found that differentials in exposure to parental smoking and levels of oppositional values mediate the relationship between SEP and smoking. Our results favour structural and group‐based explanations for inequalities, that is, the ‘smoking exposure’ and ‘social resistance’ models, over explanations based on individual psychology.
Misoprostol as Oral Solution or Oral Tablet for Induction of Labour (MISOBEST): A Randomised Controlled Non‐Inferiority Trial
Authors: Svensk Elin , Bessfelt Emelie , Brismar Wendel Sophia , Kopp Kallner Helena , Wallström Tove 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveTo assess if off‐label oral solution of misoprostol compared with licensed oral tablet of misoprostol approved for induction of labour (IOL) is as efficient in resulting in vaginal delivery within 24 h, using a non‐inferiority design.DesignProspective, randomised, non‐inferiority, open‐label, blinded endpoint trial.SettingTwo tertiary level hospitals, Stockholm, Sweden, January 2022 to May 2023.PopulationIn all, 874 women, without previous caesarean section, with an unripe cervix and a singleton, cephalic foetus at 37 + 0 to 42 + 0 gestational weeks, with a normal cardiotocography, planned for IOL were included.MethodsWomen were randomised 1:1 to intervention (25 μg oral solution of misoprostol) or control (25 μg oral tablet of misoprostol) two‐hourly for a maximum of eight doses. Subsequent methods of induction followed clinical practice.Main Outcome MeasuresThe primary outcome was vaginal delivery within 24 h tested using non‐inferiority testing procedures at a non‐inferiority margin of 5 percentage points. Secondary efficacy outcomes were tested for superiority of either treatment. Analyses were by intention‐to‐treat.ResultsThere were 207 (47.4%) vaginal deliveries within 24 h for women receiving oral solution and 192 (43.9%) vaginal deliveries within 24 h for women receiving oral tablet, establishing non‐inferiority with an absolute risk difference of 3.4% (95% CI −3.2% to 10.0%). Women receiving oral solution required fewer doses to reach active labour than women receiving oral tablet (5.7 vs. 6.1, p = 0.007). There were no significant differences for other secondary or safety outcomes.ConclusionsOff‐label oral solution of misoprostol was non‐inferior to the licensed oral tablet regarding efficacy of IOL defined as vaginal delivery within 24 h.Trial RegistrationClinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT05424445
Liver fibrosis in inflammatory arthritis patients treated with methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine: A FIB‐4 index analysis
Authors: Uzun Güllü Sandal , Bulat Buğu , Ayan Gizem , Kılıç Levent , Kalyoncu Umut 
Published: October 2024

AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the risk of liver fibrosis and associated factors with the non‐invasive fibrosis score‐4 (FIB‐4) index in patients with inflammatory arthritis using methotrexate (MTX).MethodsPatients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who were followed up in the rheumatology outpatient clinic, who were on methotrexate only and for whom FIB‐4 index was could be calculated at methotrexate initiation and follow‐up were included. The FIB‐4 index was calculated according to the following formula: age (years) × AST(IU/L)/(platelet count(10 (9)/L) × √ALT(IU/L)). The patients' demographics, comorbidities, other treatments, cumulative MTX dose, and reasons for MTX cessation were assessed. For the multivariate analysis, possible factors associated with intermediate‐high risk FIB‐4 index at last visit were determined.ResultsA total of 107 patients were enrolled in the study, of whom 82 (76.6%) had RA and 25 (23.4%) had PsA. At the initiation of MTX, 24 (22.4%) patients had intermediate‐high risk FIB‐4 index. Comorbidities and the rate of ≥3–4 Charlson comorbidity index were more common in patients with intermediate‐high risk FIB‐4 index. A total of 37 (34.5%) patients had intermediate‐high risk FIB‐4 index at the last visit after median 3.6 (0.3–22.06) years follow‐up. The median cumulative MTX dose was 2550 mg (1050–13.991). Cumulative MTX dose [OR 1.18 (1.01–1.33), p = .03] and diabetes mellitus [OR 4.60 (1.74–12.50), p = .002] were associated factors with intermediate‐high risk FIB‐4 index. The concomitant use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) was found to be a low‐risk factor for FIB‐4 index [OR 0.28 (0.10–0.78) p = .015].ConclusionThe FIB‐4 index is a non‐invasive method that can be used in daily rheumatology practice for the evaluation and follow‐up of patients who will use methotrexate. Comorbidities and cumulative MTX dose seem to be related with the risk of liver fibrosis. Concomitant use of HCQ with MTX may reduce the risk of liver fibrosis.
Low‐cost animal tracking using Bluetooth low energy beacons on a crowd‐sourced network
Authors: Farine Damien R. , Penndorf Julia , Bolcato Sofia , Nyaguthii Brendah , Aplin Lucy M. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Animal tracking has opened the door to address many fundamental questions in ecology and conservation. Whilst historically animals have been tracked as a means to understand their large‐scale movements, such as migration, there is now a greater focus on using tracking to study movements over smaller scales, individual variation in movement or how movements shape social network structure. With this shift in focus also comes different tracking needs, including the need to track larger numbers of individuals.

Tracking studies all face some technological limitations. For example, GPS and other active tracking solutions can collect fine‐scale movement data, but have a high cost per tag, limiting the number of individuals that can be followed. They also have high low‐energy costs of data acquisition and download, limiting time periods over which data can be collected. Low‐energy passive (e.g. PIT) or active (e.g. reverse GPS) tags can overcome these limitations, but instead require animals to remain within a bounded study area or to come into close proximity to detectors.

Here we describe one solution that can overcome many current limitations by employing the massive global network of personal mobile phones as gateways for tracking animals using Bluetooth low‐energy (BLE) beacons. In areas with medium to high density of people, these simple‐to‐make beacons can provide regular updates of position over long time periods (battery life 1–3 years). We describe how to use off‐the‐shelf components to produce BLE beacons that weigh c. 5–6 g and cost <$7USD. Using field‐testing, we then show that beacons are capable of producing high‐frequency tracking data that can be used to build home ranges or to detect spatiotemporal co‐occurrences among individuals.

BLE beacons are a low cost, low‐energy solution for studying organisms (e.g. birds, mammals and reptiles) living and moving in urban landscapes. Their low weight and small size makes them particularly well‐suited for tracking smaller species. When combined with fixed gateways, their use can also be extended to non‐urban habitats. Their high accessibility is likely to make them an attractive solution for many research projects.