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A Case of Fulminant Serratia marcescens Panophthalmitis After Penetrating Keratoplasty
Authors: Sharma Meghan , Bundogji Nour , Azar Nadim S. , Lin Amy , Nakatsuka Austin S. 
Published: September 2024

Purpose:
To report the first case of fulminant Serratia marcescens panophthalmitis after penetrating keratoplasty (PK).

Methods:
This is a report of a patient who developed fulminant panophthalmitis shortly after undergoing PK with anterior chamber intraocular lens placement. Slit-lamp examination, B-scan ultrasound (B scan), and orbital computed tomography of the left eye (OS) were performed to further evaluate the patient. Tissue culture and histopathologic examination of the corneal specimen were completed to confirm the diagnosis.

Results:
A 78-year-old pseudophakic woman presented with 2 days of increasing pain, swelling, and purulent discharge after uneventful PK and secondary anterior chamber intraocular lens placement OS. Examination was notable for light perception without projection, elevated intraocular pressure of 48 mmHg, and a perforated corneal ulcer. B scan demonstrated diffuse vitreous opacities and membranes. Orbital computed tomography demonstrated proptosis and high-attenuation material within the left globe. Canthotomy, vitreous sampling, and antibiotic injections were performed. Corneal tissue cultures grew S. marcescens. Therapeutic PK was performed, but after rapid decompensation, the eye was eviscerated.

Conclusions:
This is the only reported case of fulminant S. marcescens panophthalmitis after PK. S. marcescens panophthalmitis is an aggressive and rapidly progressive infection with poor visual outcomes despite appropriate intravitreal and systemic antibiotic therapy.
Outpatient Management of Fever and Neutropenia in Low-risk Children with Solid Tumors: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Authors: Bourgeois Wallace , Paolino Jonathan , Garland Riley , Campbell Kevin , Alvarez-Calderon Francesca , Frazier A. Lindsay , O’Neill Allison F. , Ilowite Maya , Wong Chris I. 
Published: September 2024

Background:
Management of febrile neutropenia in pediatric oncology usually requires inpatient parenteral antibiotics after initial evaluation, but some patients at lower risk of sepsis could be safely managed outpatient. We describe a quality improvement project to increase outpatient management of fever and neutropenia.

Methods:
We designed a standardized algorithm for children with a solid tumor diagnosis and low risk for bacteremia. The aim was to achieve outpatient management for at least 80% of eligible patients within 20 months of project initiation. We used plan-do-study-act cycles to improve algorithm compliance, including optimizing medical record decision support, developing targeted educational materials and outreach, and restructuring outpatient processes to allow for close follow-up. We surveyed patients (age ≥12 y) and parents/caregivers to assess the impact of outpatient management.

Results:
The initiative led to 71% (n = 34) of eligible patients being managed as outpatients. Six percent (n = 2) of patients developed bacteremia, resulting in hospital admission. Fifteen of 26 parents/caregivers and five of 11 patients approached completed the survey. For the preferred setting of febrile neutropenia management, 83% of patients preferred to be home versus 40% of parents/caregivers. No patient expressed any of the three highest ratings in the question exploring fear regarding outpatient febrile neutropenia management versus 67% of parents/caregivers.

Conclusions:
Some children with a solid tumor diagnosis at low risk for bacteremia are safely managed for febrile neutropenia as outpatients. Targeted efforts to engage parents/caregivers early in this practice change are necessary for success.
Student experiences of agile-blended learning in emergency online education: insights from a participatory case study
Authors: Wong Jessie Ming Sin 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis study examined the implementation of an agile-blended learning (ABL) approach in a master-level early childhood research course and assessed its impact on the learning experience. The purpose was to understand how incorporating ABL concepts affected flexibility, learner autonomy, collaboration and technology mediation, the core principles of ABL.Design/methodology/approachA participatory case study methodology was employed to gather insights from 40 students regarding their experiences in the redesigned research course. Data were collected through interviews, observations and document analysis. Qualitative data were thematically analyzed and quantitative data descriptively analyzed.FindingsABL fostered flexibility, convenience and learner autonomy. However, students desired richer interpersonal interactions. Technological integration enhanced learning, but social presence was lacking.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was limited to a specific master-level early childhood education course and focused on a particular group of students. Further research is needed to examine the generalizability of the findings in different educational contexts and student populations.Practical implicationsRecommendations include ongoing professional development and support systems to optimize ABL realization. Sustaining ABL practices necessitates flexible, empowering institutional structures.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by exploring the potential of ABL in the context of early childhood research education. It provides empirical evidence of the benefits of ABL for increased flexibility, learner autonomy, collaboration and technology mediation. The case study design adds to the originality by offering insights into the practical implementation of ABL in an educational setting.
The impact of customer concentration on the provision of reverse trade credit
Authors: Li Yuhan , Zhang Mengjie 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of customer concentration on the provision of reverse trade credit at the firm level.Design/methodology/approachUtilizing unbalanced panel data of Chinese A-share listed firms from 2007 to 2022 as the study sample, this paper employs a fixed-effects model to investigate the association between customer concentration and firms’ reverse trade credit.FindingsThis study finds that firms with higher customer concentration receive less reverse trade credit. Heterogeneity tests reveal a significant amplification of reverse trade credit in high-tech firms but a detrimental impact in large-sized, competitive and high-analyst-following firms. Further studies conclude that firms’ motivations, including bargaining power, financing and transaction guarantee motivations, collectively influence the extent of reverse trade credit acquisition.Originality/valueTo our knowledge, this paper represents the first attempt to conduct a comprehensive investigation of reverse trade credit, specifically through the lens of customer concentration, utilizing firm-level panel data sourced from a singular country.
Practitioner architects who teach design: evaluative judgement and identity
Authors: Datey Aparna 
Published: September 2024

PurposePractitioner architects who teach design move between their professional practice and teaching, and these different work contexts and cultures shape their identity. When teaching, they need to self-regulate in order to perform independently and develop their teaching. This paper discusses what practitioner architects who teach design say they do in design studios, their conceptions about roles in design studios, how they develop their ability for evaluative judgement and shape their identity.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs case study methodology. It relies on data collected via semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The audio recordings were transcribed and analysed by identifying persistent words, phrases and ideas that were grouped into themes. Each “idea” is drawn from terms used by participants (e.g. characterising aspects of their practices) and researchers’ interpretations and/or based on existing ideas (e.g. found in the literature). The “theory of practice architectures” is employed as a framework of analysis to investigate what professional architects who teach design say they do in studios and their conceptions of their roles, design teaching and development of teaching expertise.FindingsFindings show that practitioner architects who teach design employ evaluative judgement to provide constructive feedback to students and monitor the quality of their own projects. They also use evaluative judgement to assess the quality of their own teaching and hence self-regulate their professional development as design educators. Participants do not identify as teachers; rather their identity is firmly rooted in professional practice.Originality/valueThe study focuses on practitioner architects who teach design and explores how they develop their ability for evaluative judgement and shape their identity through the lens of “theory of practice architectures” which offered a comprehensive view of practices as encompassing conceptions, intentions, actions and outcomes.
Globalisation and its impact on performance: an empirical study on selected firms using multimethod approach
Authors: Garg Shamita , Sushil  
Published: September 2024

PurposeGlobalisation has benefitted both developed and emerging markets. However, few recent studies have pointed out that globalisation has failed to deliver promising results. This research aims to examine the impact of globalisation on different performance aspects of an emerging market like India.Design/methodology/approachWe examined the impact of globalisation on different performance aspects of a country at the national, industry and firm levels. We have defined the performance dimensions for country-level analysis as GDP and unemployment. We have defined the performance dimensions as profitability for industry and firm-level analysis. The effects of globalisation on the critical economic performance aspects in the Indian setting are covered in the first part. In the second part, we used the panel regression approach to evaluate the impact of overseas revenue on the employability and profitability of select Indian auto firms. We have chosen the auto industry for industry analysis because of its extensive integration with other production fields. In the third section, we discussed how globalisation has improved the profitability of two Indian car companies.FindingsThis study finds that globalisation has benefitted nearly every aspect of the Indian economy's performance. India has gained from national, industry and firm globalisation.Originality/valueThis study is the first of its kind to examine the impact of globalisation on a country's performance across different levels, including national, industry and firm levels. We have studied the Indian context to develop a theory that globalisation still benefits emerging markets.
A hybrid multi-criteria decision-making approach for hospital sustainability performance assessment
Authors: Gökler Seda Hatice , Boran Semra 
Published: September 2024

PurposeNowadays, the sustainability of healthcare services is of increasing importance. In particular, hospitals have ceased to be only treatment-oriented institutions and have begun to operate on the principles of sustainability in their environmental, economic and social dimensions. In this context, a comprehensive method is required to evaluate and improve the performance of hospitals.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, it is recommended to combine D-DEMATEL (D number theory and decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory methods) and objectives matrix (OMAX) methods, which are two important methods in determining hospital performance. D-DEMATEL is a technique used to analyze complex relationships and interactions that reduces subjective judgments because it is based on the opinions of many decision-makers and can be applied even in cases of incomplete information. OMAX, on the other hand, provides a comprehensive framework for measuring performance and allows different performance indicators to be evaluated together.FindingsThe novel performance assessment model is applied to a hospital in real life. Its performance value, according to 36 determined performance indicators, is calculated at 56.91%. The indicators of the hospital that need improvement are defined by the traffic light system method. The performance indicator importance ranking of D-DEMATEL is compared to the ranking obtained by the fuzzy DEMATEL method.Originality/value Important indicators to be used in later sustainable hospital performance evaluation studies were determined. Also, an integrated D-DEMATEL and OMAX method for evaluating sustainable hospital performance is presented.
From inclusion to expression: Harnessing employee voice through inclusive leadership
Authors: Kaur Itinpreet , Jaiswal Akanksha 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
This study aims to examine the impact of inclusive leadership on employee voice behavior. We also examine the mediating role of perceived inclusion in this research.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from 403 employees working in Information Technology (IT) companies located in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), one of the major hubs of IT companies in India. Structural Equation Modeling was conducted to test the study’s hypotheses.

Findings
Study results showed that inclusive leadership positively affects employee voice behavior. Further, we found that perceived inclusion mediates the relationship between inclusive leadership and employee voice behavior.

Originality/value
Invoking Brewer’s Optimal Distinctiveness Theory, this study is the first study to examine the role of perceived inclusion as a key mediator in the relationship between inclusive leadership and employee voice behavior. The study not only contributes theoretically to extant literature but also practically by providing insights in a three-fold manner i.e., implications for leaders, managers, and employees. Practical implications highlight the critical role of perceived inclusion in translating the impact of inclusive leadership effectively on employee voice behaviors.
Recruiting ahead of the curve: a case of EduGorilla
Authors: Tiwari Neha , Vishwakarma Suchita , Sharma Sheetal , Vallabh Priyanka 
Published: September 2024

Learning outcomes
At the end of this case discussion, the students should be able to analyze the challenges of Strategic Talent Management in the expansion phase of a tech startup; analyze the strategic elements of “Recruiting ahead of the curve”; interpret the application of different employment nodes in creating a differentiated human resource architecture, particularly in the context of an ed-tech startup; recommend Talent Management interventions for Edtech startups.

Case overview/synopsis
The protagonist in the case Mr. Rohit Manglik started his EdTech startup EduGorilla in year 2020 in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. His passion for transforming test preparation assistance for competitive examinations coupled with innovative AI and ML-driven testing portals has led to tremendous growth. He has received several rounds of funding, and the investor community is now expecting robust growth and returns. Manglik is now expanding in other states and has already started expanding in the Middle East to attain his ambitious growth targets. His current organization design, structure and talent management approach have worked so far, and he has managed to retain a productive workforce. To cater to its fast-growing client, base the company followed a novice hiring strategy where Manglik decided to overstaff his recruitment team to overcome the challenge of manpower deficit. He has been on a hiring spree primarily driven by anticipated projections. The operations team was hired primarily from the Tier II cities of Uttar Pradesh, which allowed him to balance cost and demand effectively. Manglik planned to expand into Tier-1 cities in India & Middle Eastern countries, but he wondered if his over-hiring approach to the recruitment team a tactic or a long-term strategy. The case will explore the talent management issues in the expansion phase of startups, particularly in the context of emerging markets. Will talent management and HR strategies have to be adapted in the context of different economies of emerging markets? The case explores the talent management strategies of an Edtech startup that is growing tremendously in an emerging market context. Hence, the case will augment the understanding of talent management approaches in a startup.

Complexity academic level
Postgraduate business management students enrolled in SHRM & Talent Management courses. Prior knowledge of the basic concepts of human resources is required for analyzing the case. The case can also be used in Management Development Programs for senior HR professionals and HR consultants.

Supplementary material
Teaching notes are available for educators only.

Subject code
CSS 6: Human Resource Management.
Long-run impacts of athletic conference membership changes on athletic department revenues
Authors: Brook Stacey 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-run athletic department revenue impacts of these athletic conference membership changes by university administrators.Design/methodology/approachUniversity administrator’s decision to change athletic conference is estimated as a panel with conference fixed effects and robust standard errors. An advantage of using panel data is that it allows one to control for variables that are not observable.FindingsI find that entry increases revenues and exit decreases revenues. Schools that changed from one Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conference to another did not see long run increases in media revenues, while universities moving to another FBS conference after the demise of the WAC saw increases in revenues. Finally, changing athletic conference did not statistically impact subsidies during this time period.Originality/valueThis study addresses the long-run financial impacts of changing athletic conferences on athletic department revenues.
Identification of alarm pheromone components of the southern giant Asian hornet, Vespa soror, a major pest of honey bees
Authors: Dong Shihao , Sun Aili , Lin Tao , Li Jianjun , Gu Gaoying , Nieh James C. , Tan Ken 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe rise of biological invasions threatens biodiversity and food security, with the vespid family, including Vespa soror, being of particular concern. Our study focused on the alarm pheromone components of V. soror. By using gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry (GC‐MS) chemical analyses, electroantennograms, and field bioassays, we identified 5 compounds—2‐pentanol, 3‐methyl‐1‐butanol, 2‐heptanol, 2‐nonanol (2‐N), and isopentyl acetate (IPA)—in hornet sting venom that elicited defensive behavior from hornets. IPA and 2‐N also serve as alarm pheromone components in multiple honey bee species that are important prey for V. soror. This shared chemical signaling may allow cross‐detection by each species on the other's alarm cues. While it should be advantageous for bees to detect V. soror alarm pheromone, the benefits to V. soror of using IPA and 2‐N are unclear. V. soror may manipulate bee behavior, potentially distracting defenders, because they mark victim bee colonies by rubbing their abdomens, which contain their sting glands, at bee hive entrances. Our findings pose new evolutionary questions about the role of manipulation in the arms races.
Recent advances in pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches for digestive system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Zhou Liang , Cai Shao Zhe , Dong Ling Li 
Published: September 2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of large amounts of autoantibodies and immune complex formation. Because of their atypical clinical symptoms, SLE patients with digestive system involvement may not be recognized or treated precisely and extensively. Clinicians should pay close attention to SLE with digestive system involvement, as these conditions can easily worsen the condition and possibly endanger the patient's life. In this review we summarized the pathogenesis, pathological characteristics, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and therapies for digestive system involvement in SLE.
Exploring CD26−/lo subpopulations of lymphocytes in asthma phenotype and severity: A novel CD4+ T cell subset expressing archetypical granulocyte proteins
Authors: Vázquez‐Mera Sara , Martelo‐Vidal Laura , Miguéns‐Suárez Pablo , Bravo Susana Belén , Saavedra‐Nieves Paula , Arias Pilar , Ferreiro‐Posse Antía , Vázquez‐Lago Juan , Salgado Francisco Javier , González‐Barcala Francisco Javier , Nieto‐Fontarigo Juan José 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundAsthma pathology may induce changes in naïve/memory lymphocyte proportions assessable through the evaluation of surface CD26 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4/DPP4) levels. Our aim was to investigate the association of asthma phenotype/severity with the relative frequency of CD26−/lo, CD26int and CD26hi subsets within different lymphocyte populations.MethodsThe proportion of CD26−/lo, CD26int and CD26hi subsets within CD4+ effector T cells (Teff), total CD4− lymphocytes, γδ‐T cells, NK cells and NKT cells was measured in peripheral blood samples from healthy (N = 30) and asthma (N = 119) donors with different phenotypes/severities by flow cytometry. We performed K‐means clustering analysis and further characterised the CD4+CD26−/lo Teff cell subset by LC–MS/MS and immunofluorescence.ResultsCluster analysis including clinical and flow cytometry data resulted in four groups, two of them with opposite inflammatory profiles (neutrophilic vs. eosinophilic). Neutrophilic asthma presented reduced CD4−CD26hi cells, which negatively correlated with systemic inflammation. Eosinophilic asthma displayed a general expansion of CD26−/lo subsets. Specifically, CD4+CD26−/lo Teff expansion was confirmed in asthma, especially in atopic patients. Proteomic characterisation of this subset with a TEM/TEMRA phenotype revealed upregulated levels of innate (e.g. MPO and RNASE2) and cytoskeleton/extracellular matrix (e.g. MMP9 and ACTN1) proteins. Immunofluorescence assays confirmed the presence of atypical proteins for CD4+ T cells, and an enrichment in ‘flower‐like’ nuclei and MMP9/RNASE2 levels in CD4+CD26−/lo Teff compared to CD4+ T lymphocytes.ConclusionThere is an association between CD26 levels in different lymphocyte subsets and asthma phenotype/severity. CD4+CD26−/loTEMRA cells expressing innate proteins specific to eosinophils/neutrophils could be determinant in sustaining long‐term inflammation in adult allergic asthma.