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Comparison of actual and virtual pressure of athletic clothing in active poses
Authors: Vuruskan Arzu , Ashdown Susan P. 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThe circular design process in contemporary fashion design, from two-dimensional (2D) sketching and pattern making to three-dimensional (3D) prototypes, can be facilitated by virtual prototyping. Virtual pressure representations on avatars provide visual and quantitative information regarding garment fit and comfort, which are particularly important for active wear. The purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits of using avatars in active poses from 3D body scans and the use of digital 3D tools for the design process and the prediction of fit of active wear.Design/methodology/approachThis research initially explores virtual fit of cycling wear in active poses and compares the actual pressure values from humans with virtual pressure maps on custom avatars made from body scans in cycling poses across a range of sizes.FindingsSimilar fit results were achieved visually in both the standing and cycling poses. However, the comparisons showed no correlation between the actual and virtual pressure data. Of the 32 cases representing different combinations of the parameters of this research (four sizes, two garment types, four active poses), the differences were significant. The results suggest that, rather than providing a direct correlation with pressure values on the body, the main value of avatar data is in providing comparative visual support for fit evaluation.Originality/valueThe approach taken in this research, which considers the active pose and the size range, potentially contributes to the improvement of virtual fit technology, and its more effective use in apparel product development and fit evaluation.
Does greater filial piety bring more gender income advantages? Exploring the influence of traditional Chinese filial piety on the gender wage gap
Authors: Li Xiaoman , Yang Xinxin , Zheng Qi 
Published: September 2024

PurposeBased on traditional Chinese filial piety, this article examines the impacts and mechanisms of the two-dimensional filial piety concept “Qinqin – Zunzun” on gender wages in China via China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) conducted in 2014 and 2018.Design/methodology/approachThis article construct regression models to examine the relationship between filial piety concepts and wages. Also, it uses unconditional quantile regression and decomposition to explore the impact of filial piety concepts on the wage gap.FindingsIt is found that: (1) The effects of two-dimensional filial piety are heterogeneous in terms of gender. Specifically, authoritarian filial piety significantly suppresses individual wages and has a stronger suppressive effect on women’s wages, whereas affinity filial piety significantly enhances individual wages without gender heterogeneity; (2) Parents' time support in the intergenerational exchange model is a crucial mechanism by which filial piety affects wages, exhibiting significant gender heterogeneity; (3) Regarding wage distribution, authoritarian filial piety mainly widens the gender income gap in the low and middle income-groups, while affinity filial piety narrows the gender wage gap by “raising the floor”, with its converging effect being most significant in the middle and high-income groups. This article deepens the understanding of the gender wage gap and intergenerational income mobility, providing policy references for better utilizing the social governance function of culture.Originality/valueThe article deepens the understanding and mechanisms of the gender wage gap and inter-generational income mobility, providing policy reference for better utilizing the social governance function of culture.
Recognizing the ideal patterns of strategic flexibility, IT strategy and business performance: a cluster analysis approach
Authors: Asarian Mohammad , Jami Pour Mona , Talafidaryani Mojtaba 
Published: September 2024

PurposeIn spite of intensive research that explained the strategic flexibility-performance and information technology (IT) strategy-performance relationships, there is a little insight regarding how these notions ideally affect business performance. Accordingly, this study attempts to investigate how businesses can translate IT directions and strategic practices into actual increases in business performance. More precisely, the primary purpose of this paper is to explore the influential role of strategic flexibility and IT strategy on business performance considering balanced scorecard (BSC) dimensions in the context of the tourism industry.Design/methodology/approachAn empirical investigation of 331 tourism businesses was performed to explore the relationship between strategic flexibility, IT strategy and business performance. A non-probability convenience sampling was applied to select the sample. Factor analysis, descriptive statistics and cluster analysis were used to analyze the data.FindingsThe findings include the clustering of the studied businesses in terms of strategic flexibility and IT strategy. A cluster analysis based on strategic flexibility indicates that businesses can be divided into four main clusters, and based on IT strategy, they can be classified in three main clusters. The results show that businesses with a high level of strategic flexibility and a high level of IT strategic practices have high performance. More importantly, it was known that proactiveness and strategic use of IT have more predictor role on performance.Originality/valueA review of the strategic management literature reveals a lack of empirical studies that adequately explore the significant roles of strategic flexibility and IT strategy on business performance in the tourism industry. This paper provides actionable insights into these two main determinants that explain why some tourism businesses outperform others. The primary contribution of this study is to address the gap in our understanding of the interconnections between strategic flexibility, IT strategy and business performance through cluster analysis in the tourism industry.
The “capitalism without capital era”: exploring intellectual capital impact on SMEs growth hacking capability
Authors: Bresciani Stefano , Giordino Daniele , Troise Ciro 
Published: September 2024

PurposeAlthough a growing number of companies are using growth hacking (GH) to grow their businesses, scholars know little about its operationalization, namely through growth hacking capability (GHC), its antecedents and its effectiveness in improving their performance. Indeed, there are no studies that have examined the role of intellectual capital (IC) in this sense. The aim of this study is to fill these gaps and explore the effects of IC (composed of human, relational and structural capital) in influencing GHC and – in turn – whether GHC influences companies’ financial and market performance.Design/methodology/approachEmpirical research was conducted using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to examine the validity of the proposed hypotheses and research model. Quantitative data were collected from 38 SMEs in the Italian context through a specifically designed questionnaire.FindingsThe results of the analysis show that IC has a positive and significant impact on SMEs’ GHC, thus confirming its role as a relevant antecedent; at the same time, the empirical results underscore the positive effect GHC has on SMEs’ financial and market performance.Originality/valueFirst, the present body of work operationalizes GH, thereby, following previous work on lean startup and explores for the first time in literature the effect of IC on it. Second, from a contextual standpoint, the article deepens scholars' understanding of GHC by focusing on SMEs. Lastly, the adopted method represents a novel approach to investigating GHC, as scholarly literature has primarily focused on qualitative and theoretical dimensions.
The strategic role of entrepreneurial computer engineers in shaping innovation ecosystems: innovation engineering
Authors: Ardeshir Amir , Sharifi Khobdeh Mehdi , Fillis Ian , Eghbali Hossein 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
This paper investigates the critical role of entrepreneurial computer engineers in driving innovation and accelerating economic growth through the creation of technological businesses. By analyzing their contributions to innovation ecosystems, this paper aims to provide insights into the unique impact these engineers have within the entrepreneurial landscape. The study underscores the need for tailored policies that harness the potential of entrepreneurial computer engineers to achieve macroeconomic objectives amidst ever-changing economic complexities.

Design/methodology/approach
To examine the significance of entrepreneurial computer engineers within the innovation ecosystem, this study uses bibliometric analysis with VOS viewer to explore existing literature on engineering and entrepreneurship.

Findings
Using bibliometric analysis, the authors reveal a network of interconnected skills such as risk-taking, self-determination and project-based learning, evident in the co-occurrence of keywords.

Practical implications
The entrepreneurial computer engineer plays a central role in steering technical innovation and fostering sustainable economic growth within the field of computer engineering. The authors pinpoint specific skills and strategic pathways crucial for the growth and development of entrepreneurial computer engineers, emphasizing the unique contributions and challenges within this domain.

Originality/value
This paper addresses the under-researched topic of engineering entrepreneurship in relation to innovation, aiming to provide knowledge and insights into the intersection of engineering and entrepreneurship. By examining this nexus, the paper contributes to filling the gap in existing literature and offers valuable perspectives for both academia and industry.
Digital storytelling: An educational approach for enhancing dyslexic children's writing skills, critical and cultural learning
Authors: Kritsotaki Kalliopi , Castro–Kemp Susana , Kamenopoulou Leda 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis paper reports an exploratory pilot study‐ which is part of a larger study‐ examining the impact of an innovative approach to enhancing the writing skills of primary school students with dyslexia, digital storytelling (DST), linked to critical and cultural learning. The study adopted a single‐subject design with a pre‐experimental approach (A‐B) to explore connections between the use of digital storytelling, and children's writing skills, as well as cultural and critical dimensions of learning. A socio‐cultural framework, drawing on Green's 3D model, and the Not‐So Simple View of Writing, informed the methodology adopted. A dual perspective aligning with the socio‐cultural theory was adopted, delving into both product and process of digital storytelling. The results revealed significant improvements in writing skills, cultural and critical behaviours, pre and post intervention, with large effect sizes, suggesting this may be a promising classroom approach to improve literacy and learning in children with dyslexia.
A nationwide cohort study of inflammatory bowel disease, histological activity and fracture risk
Authors: Mårild Karl , Söderling Jonas , Axelrad Jordan , Halfvarson Jonas , Forss Anders ,   SWIBREG Study Group, Michaëlsson Karl , Olén Ola , Ludvigsson Jonas F. 
Published: September 2024

SummaryBackgroundIndividuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of fracture. It is unclear if this risk varies by recent histological activity.AimsTo determine the fracture risk in IBD during periods with and without histological inflammation.MethodsWe studied a nationwide cohort of 54,591 individuals diagnosed with IBD in 1990–2016 with longitudinal data on ileo‐colorectal biopsies. Fractures were identified by inpatient and hospital‐based outpatient diagnoses. We derived Cox regression estimated hazard ratios (HRs) for fracture during 12 months following a histological inflammation (vs. histological remission) record after adjusting for socio‐demographics, comorbidities, IBD duration, IBD‐related surgery and hospitalization. We adjusted sensitivity analyses for medical IBD treatment including corticosteroids.ResultsMean age of patients was 44.0 (SD = 18.3) and 45.5 (SD = 17.1) years at biopsy with histological inflammation and remission, respectively. For histological inflammation, there were 1.37 (95% CI 1.29–1.46) fractures per 100 years' follow‐up versus 1.31 (95% CI 1.19–1.44) for remission (adjusted [a]HR 1.12; 95% CI 1.00–1.26; p = 0.04). HRs were similar with histological inflammation of Crohn's disease (1.11; 95% CI 0.91–1.36) and ulcerative colitis (1.18; 95% CI 1.02–1.36). Estimates were consistent across age groups. An overall small excess risk of any fracture remained after accounting for corticosteroids. A more prominently raised fracture risk was observed in corticosteroid‐naïve IBD patients with histological inflammation versus histological remission (aHR 1.41; 95% CI 1.07–1.85). The aHR of hip fracture following histological inflammation was 1.29 (95% CI 0.87–1.92).ConclusionsHistological inflammation in IBD predicted a small increase in short‐term fracture risk. Measures to reduce disease activity may reduce fracture risk in IBD.
The association between alcohol consumption and cardiometabolic factors and liver fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease and metabolic dysfunction and alcohol‐associated liver disease
Authors: Sogabe Masahiro , Okahisa Toshiya , Kagawa Miwako , Kashihara Takanori , Shinomiya Ryo , Miyake Takanori , Kawaguchi Tomoyuki , Yokoyama Reiko , Kagemoto Kaizo , Kida Yoshifumi , Okada Yasuyuki , Tomonari Tetsu , Kawano Yutaka , Sato Yasushi , Nakasono Masahiko , Takayama Tetsuji 
Published: September 2024

SummaryBackgroundThe relationships between alcohol consumption, cardiometabolic factors, and liver fibrosis in patients with metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease and those with metabolic dysfunction and alcohol‐associated liver disease remain unclear.AimsTo investigate the longitudinal associations among alcohol consumption, cardiometabolic factors, and liver fibrosis in patients with these two liver diseases.MethodsThis observational cohort study included 1866 patients with metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease and 521 patients with metabolic dysfunction and alcohol‐associated liver disease who underwent > two health checkups over >2 years. The associations of both liver diseases with worsening non‐invasive liver fibrosis scores were assessed using the Cox regression analysis.ResultsBoth liver diseases independently worsened liver fibrosis in both sexes. However, the hazard ratio for worsening liver fibrosis in females was significantly higher with metabolic dysfunction and alcohol‐associated liver disease than with metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease. Worsening liver fibrosis was not associated with alcohol consumption. Among males with metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease, the hazard ratio for worsening liver fibrosis was significantly higher in those with multiple cardiometabolic factors compared to those with a single cardiometabolic factor.ConclusionsAlthough both metabolic steatotic liver disease and metabolic alcohol‐associated liver disease were correlated with liver fibrosis progression in both sexes, the impact of alcohol consumption and cardiometabolic factors on fibrosis progression differed by sex. Cardiometabolic factors may have a stronger impact on liver fibrosis than alcohol consumption in males with metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease.
Rocket seed meal (Eruca sativa) can replace soybean meal in fattening lamb diets improving performance, protein metabolism, and economic balance
Authors: Mousa Gamal A. , Kholif Ahmed E. , Vargas‐Bello‐Pérez Einar , Abdo Mohamed M. , Hassan Ola G. A. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe study determined the effects of replacing different levels of soybean meal (SBM) with rocket seed cake (RSC) in the diets of growing lambs on feed utilization and growth performance. Twenty‐eight male lambs (180 ± 5 d old) were divided into four groups in a complete randomized design with repeated measures for 105 d. Soybean meal was replaced with RSC at 0% (RSC0), 25% (RSC25), 50% (RSC50), and 75% (RSC75). The RSC75 group had the lowest final weight, total weight gain, and daily weight gain. The RSC25 increased (P < 0.001) the intakes of DM, starch value (SV), total digestible nutrients (TDN), digestible energy (DE), and digestible crude protein (DCP) compared to the other diets, while the RSC75 decreased these values. Moreover, the RSC25 decreased (P < 0.05) feed conversion of DM compared to other diets. Treatments did not affect nutrient digestibility or diet's nutritive values expressed as true SV, TDN, DCP, and DE. The RSC linearly increased albumin and urea and lowered the high‐density lipoprotein concentrations in lamb's blood. The inclusion of RSC in the diet increased economic efficiency, with the highest relative percentages of net revenue with the RSC25. Overall, RSC can replace SBM at 25% in the diet of growing lambs.
A machine‐learning model of academic resilience in the times of the COVID‐19 pandemic: Evidence drawn from 79 countries/economies in the PISA 2022 mathematics study
Authors: Cheung Kwok‐cheung , Sit Pou‐seong , Zheng Jia‐qi , Lam Chi‐chio , Mak Soi‐kei , Ieong Man‐kai 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundGiven that students from socio‐economically disadvantaged family backgrounds are more likely to suffer from low academic performance, there is an interest in identifying features of academic resilience, which may mitigate the relationship between disadvantaged socio‐economic status and academic performance.AimsThis study sought to combine machine learning and explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) technique to identify key features of academic resilience in mathematics learning during COVID‐19.Materials and MethodsBased on PISA 2022 data in 79 countries/economies, the random forest model coupled with Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) value technique not only uncovered the key features of academic resilience but also examined the contributions of each key feature.ResultsFindings indicated that 35 features were identified in the classification of academically resilient and non‐academically resilient students, which largely validated the previous academic resilient framework. Notably, gender differences were shown in the distribution of some key features. Research findings also indicated that resilient students tended to have a stable emotional state, high levels of self‐efficacy, low levels of truancy and positive future aspirations.DiscussionThis study has established a research paradigm essentially methodological in nature to bridge the gap between psychological theories and big data in the field of educational psychology.ConclusionTo sum up, our study shed light on the issues of education equity and quality from a global perspective in the times of the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Re‐vaccination against SARS‐CoV‐2 in allogeneic HSCT patients: Repeated primary vaccine doses increase seroconversion rates
Authors: Tsoutsoukis Marios , Anthias Chloe , Easdale Sandra , Nicholson Emma 
Published: September 2024

SummaryPatients with haematological malignancies often exhibit reduced antibody responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome‐related coronavirus vaccines, especially those who have undergone allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Limited data exist on vaccine efficacy in this group. In a retrospective analysis of 75 post‐HSCT patients, we assessed serologic responses to one to four doses of Pfizer‐BioNTech (PB), AstraZeneca (AZ) or Moderna (MU) vaccines within 2 years post‐transplant. Seroconversion rates were 50.7%, 78%, 79% and 83% after the first to fourth doses respectively. The median time from allograft to first re‐vaccination was 145 days (range 79–700). Failure to respond to the first vaccine dose was linked to acute GVHD (p = 0.042) and rituximab treatment within 12 months (p = 0.019). A trend was observed with chronic GVHD and seroconversion failure after the second (p = 0.07) and third (p = 0.09) doses. Patients vaccinated before HSCT showed better antibody responses post‐transplant (p = 0.019). Coronavirus disease 2019 incidence was 16%, with 17% hospitalized and one death (8%). Despite low initial seroconversion rates post‐HSCT, antibody responses improved after the second dose. Early full re‐vaccination and boosters post‐HSCT are recommended to reduce mortality. Rituximab use and active GVHD were identified as risk factors, warranting further investigation.
Trans‐crestal dental implants in the rehabilitation of a severely atrophic maxilla: A retrospective case series
Authors: Agliardi Enrico Luigi , Romeo Davide , Panigatti Stefano , D'Orto Bianca , Agliardi Jacopo , Gherlone Enrico , Del Fabbro Massimo 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the mid‐term clinical and radiographic results of immediate fixed full‐arch prosthesis supported by two anterior axial and two posterior trans‐crestally placed tilted implants in patients with severely atrophic posterior maxilla.Materials and methodsPatients with posterior maxillary ridge less than 4 mm high and 3 mm wide were rehabilitated with an immediate fixed provisional prosthesis supported by two anterior axially placed and two trans‐crestal posterior tilted implants within 3 h after implant surgery. The final prosthesis, consisting of a CAD‐CAM titanium framework and composite teeth was delivered 6 months later. Patients were scheduled for follow‐up visits every 6 months to assess clinical and radiological parameters. Patients' satisfaction was assessed by a questionnaire up to 5 years.ResultsFrom April 2008 to May 2017, 56 implants (28 axial and 28 tilted) were inserted in 14 subjects (eight female and six male). The average bone loss for the anterior axial implants was 0.99 ± 0.19 mm at 1 year (n = 28 implants), 1.37 ± 0.31 mm at 5 years (n = 28), and 2.05 ± 0.32 mm at 10 years (n = 14). Only for three implants in two subjects the marginal bone loss was higher than 2 mm after 60 months. No implant was lost, and no prosthetic failure occurred after a mean follow‐up of 125 months (range 79–186 months), leading to 100% implant and prosthesis survival rates. The upper 95% confidence limit of the failure rate was 23% and 6% at patient and implant level, respectively. High level of satisfaction was reported at 5‐year follow‐up.ConclusionWider sample sizes will be required to determine whether the presented technique is a reliable treatment option for the immediate rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla.