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Nanofluid effect on dual-flow parabolic trough collector performance accompanies with passive technique using experimental data
Authors: Abbasian Arani Ali Akbar , Memarzadeh Ali 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
Using passive techniques like twisted tapes and corrugated surface is an efficient method of heat transfer improvement, since the referred manners break the boundary layer and improve the heat exchange. This paper aims to present an improved dual-flow parabolic trough collector (PTC). For this purpose, the effect of an absorber roof, a type of turbulator and a grooved absorber tube in the presence of nanofluid is investigated separately and simultaneously.

Design/methodology/approach
The FLUENT was used for solution of governing equation using control volume scheme. The control volume scheme has been used for solving the governing equations using the finite volume method. The standard k–e turbulence model has been chosen.

Findings
Fluid flow and heat transfer features, as friction factor, performance evaluation criteria (PEC) and Nusselt number have been calculated and analyzed. It is showed that absorber roof intensifies the heat transfer ratio in PTCs. Also, the combination of inserting the turbulator, outer corrugated and inner grooved absorber tube surface can enhance the PEC of PTCs considerably.

Originality/value
Results of the current study show that the PTC with two heat transfer fluids, outer and inner surface corrugated absorber tube, inserting the twisted tape and absorber roof have the maximum Nusselt number ratio equal to 5, and PEC higher than 2.5 between all proposed arrangements for investigated Reynolds numbers (from 10,000 to 20,000) and nanoparticles [Boehmite alumina (“λ-AlOOH)”] volume fractions (from 0.005 to 0.03). Maximum Nusselt number and PEC correspond to nanoparticle volume fraction and Reynolds number equal to 0.03 and 20,000, respectively. Besides, it was found that the performance evaluation criteria index values continuously grow by an intensification of nanoparticle volume concentrations.
A review and research agenda for recent socially and environmentally sustainable practices for warehouse management systems
Authors: Minashkina Daria 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThe concept of a sustainable warehouse management system (WMS) is a relevant yet under-researched area within warehousing logistics. The purpose of this research is twofold: first, to review the literature on the topic of socially and environmentally sustainable practices; second, to lay the theoretical base for identifying social and environmental sustainability practices in warehousing operations that can serve as focus areas for WMS operational functions.Design/methodology/approachThis research built knowledge on a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis in Scopus Elsevier and Web of Science Core Collection databases. After comprehensively filtering English literature from 2016 to 2024, only 43 out of the initial 601 studies comprised relevant warehousing practices that can be incorporated into the scope of WMS activities.FindingsAs a result, retrieved practices were allocated to a specifically designed warehouse model within the main processes, equipment and resources. This model could serve as a baseline for incorporating 48 sustainable WMS practices. The prevailing share of practices focuses on environmental rather than social warehouse sustainability. WMS should adopt sustainable warehousing practices to reduce warehouses' carbon footprint, energy and resource consumption and improve working conditions in a warehouse.Originality/valueThere have not been any existing reviews on warehouses' social and environmental sustainability to synthesize knowledge and serve as a base for WMS sustainability. This research will contribute to developing more sustainable and environmentally responsible warehousing operations, ultimately benefiting society and the environment. By incorporating such practices into WMS, warehouse owners can ensure efforts toward social and environmental sustainability while still maintaining efficient operations.
Industrial management meets environmental reporting – how a learning factory for engineering education is used to teach accounting of greenhouse gas emissions
Authors: Rüdele Kai , Wolf Matthias 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the piloting of an experience-based training module on greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting. The training is designed to promote knowledge and skills of both, students and professionals, in the context of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. The paper’s purpose is to evaluate the suitability of the chosen environment of a learning factory (LF).

Design/methodology/approach
The proposed content and approach were initially created as basic training for cooperation partners from industry and auditing by applying Bloom’s taxonomy up to the level of analyzing, evaluating and creating in a close-to-reality industrial environment. Subsequently, the training was adapted for higher engineering education. Three consecutive exercises are explained concerning the crucial stages of carbon footprinting. To provide support for the authors’ suggestion that LFs are effective for the training in the field of GHG accounting, pre- and post-test and questionnaires were applied.

Findings
This case study reveals that LFs facilitate training participants to reliably identify, classify and quantify emission sources because of their authentic characteristics. Findings in this paper indicate that engineering students prefer this education practice over other formats.

Practical implications
This case study on active learning may prompt other universities to introduce similar concepts and content. Also, industrial professionals can benefit from this application-oriented teaching method.

Originality/value
Despite the urgent and far-reaching need for better awareness and expertise, there is an absence of initiatives that practically teach them. To the best of the authors‘ knowledge, this paper describes the first training of its kind used in an LF.
Preserving paddy fields through tourism in Indonesia: opportunities and challenges
Authors: Antariksa Basuki , Barsei Adhityo Nugraha , Maulana Addin , Shofiyati Rizatus , Adnan Asmadi , Firmansyah Nurhuda , Aulia Nabiella 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to show the opportunities and challenges of implementing slow tourism through a slow city concept, particularly concerning preserving paddy fields.

Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative approach using FGD, in-depth interviews and questionnaires with open questions.

Findings
Paddy field preservation can be achieved through the slow city concept if there is a strong commitment from the government and influential local wisdom.

Research limitations/implications
This research is conducted in five areas (cities and regencies). Hence, there should be similar research in other areas to find whether it can be implemented in other areas. Furthermore, other aspects have not been explored, such as how to convince policymakers to implement a slow city concept, integrate urban infrastructures and paddy fields or encourage and protect local residents who develop a slow city concept.

Practical implications
This research will give insight for policymakers to establish a policy that can realize livable cities for local residents and tourists, particularly in terms of food resiliency through tourism.

Social implications
This research will give new information about the importance of slow tourism to improve the quality of life in a city and to maintain food resilience.

Originality/value
This research shows the implementation and challenges of realizing slow city and slow tourism in some regions in Indonesia, particularly related to paddy fields preservation.
Changes in field-based research in accounting
Authors: Kihn Lili-Anne , Liew Angela , Nieminen Jani 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
Merchant and Van der Stede (2006) produced a comprehensive analysis of 24 years (1981–2004) of field-based accounting research. This study aims to analyse how the publication of field research in accounting has changed since 2005. In addition, it aims to analyse contributions from specific individuals, institutions and countries, and whether the field studies have contributed to accounting research and textbooks.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors identified and classified 1,115 field-based accounting articles published in 14 accounting journals from 2005 to 2022 to uncover any changes. Thereafter, bibliometric analysis was conducted using data from SciVal.

Findings
The results show several significant changes. Firstly, the growth of field studies has more than trebled as nearly all journals published at least some field studies. Secondly, field research is no longer as confined to management accounting as before. It is gaining increasing traction in auditing, financial accounting and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Thirdly, while interview-based accounting research was clearly the most popular, the fastest growth was seen in mixed-methods non-management accounting research. While public sector management control case studies and content analysis of CSR were the most popular topics of interview-based studies, audits were the most popular topic in mixed-methods research. Authors based in large universities in large English-speaking countries have been most productive, followed by authors based in Europe and Asia. Based on citation analysis, the field studies have contributed to academic research substantially more than to textbooks.

Originality/value
An analysis of changes and trends improves the understanding of what has happened in accounting research and the development over time.
Climate board governance and carbon assurance – European evidence
Authors: Velte Patrick 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the effect of climate board governance based on (1) carbon change committees, (2) critical mass of female board members and (3) carbon-related executive compensation, on the voluntary implementation and quality of carbon assurance.

Design/methodology/approach
Using stakeholder and critical mass theories, 978 firm-year observations for European Union firms for the 2017–2021 period are collected. Climate board governance and carbon assurance proxies come from the Carbon Disclosure Project.

Findings
Correlation and logit regression analyses show that climate board governance significantly improves carbon assurance (quality). The findings are robust to various robustness and endogeneity checks and are of great importance for researchers, regulators and business practice.

Originality/value
This analysis mainly contributes to previous studies by using a combined sustainable board governance score as a major driver of corporate carbon assurance practices for the first time.
Time-dependent flow of Reiner–Rivlin nanofluid over a stretching sheet with Arrhenius activation energy and binary chemical reaction
Authors: Muhammad Taseer , Haider Farwa 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThe main purpose here is to explore the unsteadiness characteristics in magnetized flow of Reiner–Rivlin nanofluid. Energy and concentration expressions are modeled by utilizing Buongiorno model for nanoscale particles. Additionally, Joule heating and activation energy are also deliberated.Design/methodology/approachThe bvp4c solver in MATLAB is employed for graphical and numerical outcomes.FindingsA similar trend of temperature field is seen against thermophoresis and Brownian movement parameters. Thermal transport rate decreases via Prandtl number. Augmentation in mass transport rate is noted through unsteadiness parameter.Originality/valueTo the best of author’s knowledge, no such consideration has been given in the literature yet.
Law enforcement officer perceptions of the Good Samaritan law and their role in the opioid epidemic in the United States
Authors: Crist Michelle N. , Brenner Philip S. 
Published: October 2024

PurposeGood Samaritan laws were enacted to reduce overdose deaths by lowering the barriers to reporting for victims and witnesses and allowing law enforcement officers to carry and administer Narcan to those suspected of an opioid-related overdose The purpose of this study is to understand how officers perceive the impact of opioid overdose reduction initiatives in the United States and their role in the opioid epidemic.Design/methodology/approachMixed methods were used in two phases to examine perceptions among law enforcement officers in a Massachusetts police department. First, qualitative methods were used to interview nine patrol officers during participant observations in the form of ride-alongs. Second, patrol officers and officers who volunteer with the department opioid outreach program were surveyed.FindingsOfficers generally held mixed feelings about the state’s Good Samaritan law. They saw the importance of saving the lives of those experiencing an overdose and keeping other first responders safe, but also in enforcing laws against possession of illegal drugs that presents a public safety threat, including the accidental exposure to fentanyl. Despite mixed feelings, officers still believed it to be important that they are trained and able to administer Narcan since they are often the first to arrive on scene.Originality/valueThis study adds to the research on officers’ perceptions of their role in the opioid epidemic, their ability to administer Narcan and the impact of Good Samaritan laws on their community.
Unlocking innovation and sustainability: lessons from Dubai Expo 2020 for business transformation
Authors: Alagarsamy Subburaj , Ramdas Rajani 
Published: October 2024

Research methodology
The data used in the case are collected through both primary and secondary sources. The interview method was used to collect data on the experience of the protagonist on visiting the expo and details about the Expo was collected using secondary sources.

Case overview/synopsis
The case study examines the success factors of initiatives implemented by the Dubai Expo 2020 team, with a focus on sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, people-centric spaces, biodiversity preservation, water efficiency, waste management, green building and communication. Even though not all objectives were met, the overall progress demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and positive effects on environmental, social and economic aspects. In addition, the case study demonstrates how businesses can incorporate social and environmental factors into their decision-making processes, supply chain management and responsible procurement practices. It highlights the significance of sustainability in business operations, stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement. In addition, the case study provides innovative business models and practices that promote circular economy principles, waste reduction, resource efficiency and inclusivity. This case provides business students with valuable insights into successful sustainability initiatives and strategies for creating a more inclusive and equitable economy.

Complexity academic level
This case study is appropriate for intermediate undergraduate students in their third year or postgraduate students in their first year, particularly those enrolled in courses on sustainability, operations management, strategic management, supply chain management and corporate social responsibility. The case study is designed to enhance cognitive skills by analyzing and evaluating real-world examples of successful initiatives in sustainability, energy efficiency, people-centric spaces, biodiversity preservation, water efficiency, waste management, green building and open communication. It also aims to develop affective skills by fostering a commitment to sustainable practices and psychomotor skills through practical applications and projects. By analyzing these initiatives, students can comprehend how businesses can integrate social and environmental factors into their decision-making processes, supply chain management and responsible procurement practices to create a more inclusive and equitable economy. In addition, the case study introduces innovative business models and practices that promote circular economy principles, waste reduction and resource efficiency while fostering economic inclusion and equity. Overall, the case study equips students with the knowledge and motivation necessary to drive sustainable change within organizations and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.
Private Medicare plans' responses to benchmark changes and competition before and after the Affordable Care Act's payment cuts
Authors: Pelech Daria , Song Zirui 
Published: October 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo examine how private Medicare Advantage (MA) plans responded to slower growth in federal payments after the Affordable Care Act (ACA).Data Sources and Study SettingWe used publicly available data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on MA plan subsidies (“benchmarks”), asking prices (“bids”), plan premiums, cost‐sharing, and covered benefits. Data covered all counties with MA plans between 2006 through 2019.Study DesignWe examined plan responses to changes in benchmark subsidies by comparing changes in bids, rebates, and other outcomes between counties experiencing larger changes in benchmarks and counties with smaller changes, pre‐ and post‐ACA. We used longitudinal fixed effects regression models to assess heterogeneity in how plans adjusted premiums and benefits across more and less competitive markets.Data CollectionAnalyses included all counties with at least one MA plan available to individual beneficiaries. Plans targeting special populations were excluded.Principal FindingsAverage plan benchmarks fell by $89 per month post‐ACA, adjusted for inflation. Plans responded similarly to benchmark subsidy decreases and increases, increasing bids by 62 cents for every dollar increase in subsidies pre‐ACA (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.56 to 0.67) and decreasing them by 57 cents for every dollar reduction in subsidies post‐ACA (95% CI: 0.49–0.65). However, post‐ACA, plans altered less salient benefits, such as cost‐sharing, by about twice as much as they had pre‐ACA. Premiums changed by similar amounts before and after the ACA (−$0.07, 95% CI: from −$0.09 to −$0.06). Plans in more competitive markets responded less to payment changes than plans did in less competitive markets, suggesting the former are operating closer to marginal costs. Finally, payments to plans declined far less than projected due in part to other changes in MA policy.ConclusionsPlans used partial pass‐through of benchmark subsidy decreases to shield beneficiaries from cuts and allocated benchmark decreases to benefits that were less salient to the average enrollee. These findings, combined with higher‐than‐projected payments post‐ACA, may explain the continued growth in MA enrollment.
Risk of poor nutritional status and nutrition‐related complaints in individuals attending a primary care dietitian after a COVID‐19 infection: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Slotegraaf Anne I. , Kruizenga Hinke M. , Gerards Marissa H. G. , Verburg Arie C. , Hoogeboom Thomas J. , de van der Schueren Marian A. E. ,   the Dutch Consortium Allied Healthcare COVID‐19
Published: October 2024

AbstractAimsTo report the changes in nutritional status, nutrition‐related complaints and risk of sarcopenia in individuals attending a primary care dietitian in the Netherlands after a COVID‐19 infection.MethodsThe study was registered on the clinicaltrials.gov registry (NCT04735744). Nutritional status and nutrition‐related complaints were assessed with the Patient‐Generated Subjective Global Assessment Short Form and body composition measurements when possible. Risk of sarcopenia was assessed with the Strength, Assistance with walking, Rise from a chair, Climb stairs and Falls questionnaire. Dietitians reported on treatment goals, content and volume of dietetic treatment. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the study population and outcomes at baseline and end of treatment. For continuous variables, paired samples t‐tests were used to compare scores at the start and the end of dietetic treatment. For dichotomous variables. McNemar tests and Wilcoxon signed‐rank tests were used to determine differences between the start and end of treatment.ResultsA total of 222 participants were included [mean age 50 (SD 13), 58% female, 34% overweight, 40% obese]. Malnutrition risk decreased from 44% (medium risk) and 20% (high risk) to 29% and 12% by the end of treatment (p < 0.001). The risk of sarcopenia decreased from 31% to 22% (p < 0.001). There was an imbalance between fat‐free mass and fat mass in about half of the participants. The most commonly reported nutrition‐related complaints were fatigue, no appetite, the feeling of being full and changed or loss of taste. Median treatment duration was 21 weeks [interquartile range (IQR) 13–26] and 5 consultations (IQR 4–7). Most participants (46%) aimed to maintain weight, with others aiming to lose (14%) or gain (14%) weight. At the end of treatment, 57% had achieved the goals.ConclusionsSignificant improvements in nutritional status and risk of sarcopenia were observed after dietetic treatment in primary care, and most participants achieved the treatment goals. Nevertheless, nutrition‐related complaints and the risk of malnutrition or sarcopenia remained prevalent.
A study of professional practices, attitudes and barriers to blended tube feeding in Australia and New Zealand
Authors: Reilly Claire , Ross Nicole , Watene Stacey , Lindeback Rachel , Coelho Tanya , Krishnan Usha , Perez William Pinzon , Chandrasekar Neha , Yap Jason , Breik Lina , Arrowsmith Fiona 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAimsThis study investigates the utilisation of blended tube feeding by health professionals in Australia and New Zealand, assessing factors influencing its implementation following the Australasian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition blended tube feeding consensus statement.MethodsA cross‐sectional survey was conducted targeting health professionals across Australia and New Zealand. The survey comprised 35‐questions including multiple choice, Likert scales and open‐ended responses, to gain insights into blended tube feeding practices and perspectives. The effect of the health professional factors on outcomes was explored in pairs with a series of Chi‐squared tests. Odds ratios (ORs) were calculated using standard univariate logistic regression. An exploratory content analysis was used to code the open‐ended text responses to the survey questions which were then categorised and further synthesised into overarching themes.ResultsOut of 89 health professionals who completed the survey, the majority were dietitians, 63% reported managing fewer than five patients using blended tube feeding within their services. Parental request was the leading reason for adoption. Notable barriers included clinician time constraints, resource limitations and a lack of formal guidelines. Some health professionals considered the primary risk associated with blended tube feeding to be poor growth and/or weight loss. Professional development was pivotal in increasing confidence and advocating for blended tube feeding, with significant correlations observed between blended tube feeding training and clinical practice.ConclusionsThis study emphasises the essential role of education, resource availability and institutional policy in promoting blended tube feeding practices for health professionals. Findings suggest that focusing on professional development and standardised resources could significantly enhance knowledge, confidence and competence of health professionals in blended tube feeding application. The outcomes point towards the need for a coordinated approach to support evidence‐based blended tube feeding practices, aligning with the Australasian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition blended tube feeding resources and recommendations.