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Predicting sustainable tourism: examining customers’ intention to visit green hotels using an extended norm activation model
Authors: Waris Idrees , Mohd Suki Norazah 
Published: September 2024

PurposeThis study aims to predict customers’ intention (INT) to visit green hotels through an extended norm activation model (NAM) framework. The extended NAM includes environmental concern (EC), price consciousness (PC) and aesthetic values (AEV).Design/methodology/approachA quantitative survey design was used to collect 340 valid responses from customers in Pakistan. Partial least square - structural equation modeling was used to assess the hypothesized relationships.FindingsThe results show that EC and awareness of consequences have a significant ascription of responsibility (AR) and personal norms (PN) towards INT. The results confirmed the moderating effect of PC on the relationship between PN and INT and the moderating effect of AEV on relationship between PN and INT and AR and INT. The findings indicate that PN does not mediate the relationship between AR and INT. These findings indicate that customers are aware of the consequences of resource depletion and environmental pollution that result from the unsustainable hotel practices. Therefore, customers tend to visit aesthetically green hotels at affordable prices.Practical implicationsThe study proposes that green hotels should design marketing strategies in a way that increases customers’ awareness and concern towards environmental issues. Marketing campaigns focusing on environmental aspects of green hotels enhance its green reputation and motivate customers to visit green hotels. In addition, managers must consider enhancing the beauty of hotels at a competitive price.Originality/valueThis is the first study to use an extended NAM by integrating EC, average variance extracted and PC to predict customers’ INT towards green hotels. The extended NAM framework provides comprehensive understanding of the relationships between EC, AR and PN regarding visiting green hotels. In addition, the study emphasizes on AEV’s crucial role in influencing customers’ INT to visit green hotels.
Risk factors associated with early childhood diarrhea: a case-control study
Authors: Alshula Hawra , Alawami Kawther , Abdullatif Hawra , Alhamood Zahra , Alshaikh Zainab , Alawfi Jumanah , Purayidathil Tunny , Abuzaid Omar , Algindan Yassmin , Khattab Rabie 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore the link between prevalent risk factors for early childhood diarrhea, including hygiene, feeding, weaning practices and maternal education and the occurrence and severity of early childhood diarrhea in Saudi Arabia.

Design/methodology/approach
A case-control study was conducted, involving 98 mothers from the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia (51 cases and 47 controls). Data were collected from both hospital and community sources. The collected data were statistically analyzed and depicted using descriptive statistics and frequency tables.

Findings
Demographic data revealed that 60% of mothers were housewives, 75% had normal deliveries and all babies were full term. In the study cohort, 44% of children aged one to two years. Four domains were compared: diarrheal management, hygiene, weaning and feeding practices. Diarrheal management was suboptimal in some cases: 29% increased fluid intake, 10% maintained adequate food intake, 50% sought medical advice, 58% were familiar with oral rehydration solutions and only 37% used them. Hygiene practices were deficient, with 35% using wipes or sanitizers, 64% handwashing before feeding and 52% adhering to the recommended 10-s duration. Controls exhibited better hygiene practices. Weaning practices were generally similar, with no significant differences between the two groups.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to collectively report on the risk factors linked to early childhood diarrhea in Saudi Arabia. This study yields significant insights, highlighting the crucial role of managing diarrhea, educating mothers and implementing proper household practices in impacting the occurrence and severity of this perilous ailment.
Large grazers suppress a foundational plant and reduce soil carbon concentration in eastern US saltmarshes
Authors: Sharp S. J. , Davidson K. E. , Angelini C. , Fischman H. S. , Pennings S. , Fowler M. S. , Griffin J. N. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Large grazers modify vegetated ecosystems and are increasingly viewed as keystone species in trophic rewilding schemes. Yet, as their ecosystem influences are context‐dependent, a crucial challenge is identifying where grazers sustain, versus undermine, important ecosystem properties and their resilience.

Previous work in diverse European saltmarshes found that, despite changing plant and invertebrate community structure, grazers do not suppress below‐ground properties, including soil organic carbon (SOC). We hypothesised that, in contrast, eastern US saltmarshes would be sensitive to large grazers as extensive areas are dominated by a single grass, Spartina alterniflora. We predicted that grazers would reduce above‐ and below‐ground Spartina biomass, suppress invertebrate densities, shift soil texture and ultimately reduce SOC concentration.

We tested our hypotheses using a replicated 51‐month large grazer (horse) exclusion experiment in Georgia, coupled with observations of 14 long‐term grazed sites, spanning ~1000 km of the eastern US coast.

Grazer exclusion quickly led to increased Spartina height, cover and flowering, and increased snail density. Changes in vegetation structure were reflected in modified soil texture (reduced sand, increased clay) and elevated root biomass, yet we found no response of SOC. Large grazer exclusion also reduced drought‐associated vegetation die‐off.

We also observed vegetation shifts in sites along the eastern US seaboard where grazing has occurred for hundreds of years. Unlike in the exclusion experiment, long‐term grazing was associated with reduced SOC. A structural equation model implicated grazing by revealing reduced stem height as a key driver of reduced soil organic carbon.

Synthesis: These results illustrate the context dependency of large grazer impacts on ecosystem properties in coastal wetlands. In contrast to well‐studied European marshes, eastern US marshes are dominated and structured by a single foundational grass species resulting in vegetation and soil properties being more sensitive to grazing. Coastal systems characterised by a single foundation species might be inherently vulnerable to large grazers and lack resilience in the face of other disturbances, underlining that frameworks to explain and predict large grazer impacts must account for geographic variation in ecosystem structure.
Curcumin‐ and quercetin‐functionalized polypropylene membranes as active food packaging material
Authors: Karahaliloğlu Zeynep , Hazer Baki 
Published: September 2024

AbstractA wide range of active agents, synthetic and natural agents such as essential oils, chitosan and polyphneols consisting of curcumin, gallic acid, anthocyanins, and catechins have been used in order to develop antimicrobial packaging systems, and among them, natural polyphenolic compounds, specially curcumin (Cur) has great potential due to effective biological activities in developing food packaging material. Quercetin (Quer) is also the mostly studied flavonol as a color‐changing indicator in the food industry and has been already developed as a realistic alternative for smart and active food packaging. The reason for choosing these two polyphenolic compounds is that they simultaneously possess many beneficial properties such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antitumoral, and anti‐inflammatory effects. Additionally, the main objective of the study is to combine polypropylene (PP), which is the most preferred and cost‐effective polymer in the packaging industry, with these active ingredients, rather than using more expensive polymer types. In this context, PP‐Quer or PP‐Cur membranes, which are new experiences based on these literatures were chemically characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and the surface morphology of these composite membranes was characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The antibacterial response against gram‐positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and gram‐negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria species was investigated. Furthermore, the reactive oxygen species generation and anticancer activity of these composite membranes using human colorectal adenocarcinoma (HT‐29) were observed. We proposed that PP‐Quer or PP‐Cur composite membranes can be a potential candidate as active packaging material in the food industry.
Update on Takayasu arteritis: Year in review 2024
Authors: Mruthyunjaya Prakashini , Misra Ramnath 
Published: September 2024

AbstractTakayasu arteritis is an uncommon systemic inflammatory large vessel vasculitis affecting women in their third and fourth decades frequently. The disease poses considerable morbidity and mortality owing to the involvement of the aorta and its major branches. Treatment comprises medical and vascular interventions, tailored to each patient. We review the high‐impact publications of the year 2023 up to April 2024, which provide great insight into clinical, biomarker, imaging, pathogenetic, and therapeutic updates.
Fetal microchimerism cells suppress arthritis progression by inducing CD14+ IL‐10+ cells in pregnant experimental mice
Authors: Chang Da‐Wei , Wu Cheng‐Chi , Liu Fei‐Lan , Lu Chun‐Chi , Chu Chen‐Chih , Chang Deh‐Ming 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundFetal microchimerism occurs in the mother after a pregnancy. To investigate the role of fetal microchimerism cells (FMCs) in rheumatoid arthritis, we analyzed the population of fetal cells in pregnant experimental arthritis mice.MethodsWe used EGFP+ fetuses, which were mated with either healthy female mice or CIA mice, and male C57BL/6J‐Tg (Pgk1‐EGFP)03Narl mice, to detect the population of FMCs in maternal circulation. The disease progression was determined by measuring the clinical score and histological stains during pregnancy. The fetal cells have been analyzed if expressing EGFP, CD45, and Scal by flow cytometry. We also detected the expression of CD14+ IL‐10+ cells in vivo and in vitro.ResultsOur data showed that the pregnancy ameliorated the arthritis progression of CIA mice. The IHC stains showed the CD45 −Sca‐1+ EGFP+ FMCs were expressed in the bone marrow and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) at 14 gestation days. However, Treg and Tc cell populations showed no significant change in the bone marrow. The data showed the H2Kb + fetal cells induced CD14+ IL10+ cell populations increased in the bone marrow in vitro and in vivo.ConclusionOur investigations demonstrated that the FMCs protected the CIA mice from cartilage damage and triggered an immunosuppressive response in them by increasing the number of CD14+ IL10+ cells. In conclusion, the FMCs could potentially exhibit protective properties within the context of inflammatory arthritis that arises during pregnancy.
Analysis of the epidemiological trends and spatial patterns of esophageal cancer among male populations in China's mainland from 1990 to 2021
Authors: Qiao Xiaowei , Ma Chunxiao , Ma Changgeng , Zhang Guangcheng , Cui Yunshang , Wang Peicheng , Bai Bingyu , Wang Chunping 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to delineate the temporal patterns of esophageal cancer epidemic trends and spatial clustering patterns among male populations in China's mainland from 1990 to 2021. This analysis aimed to provide a scientific rationale and empirical data to facilitate the formulation of targeted prevention and control strategies.MethodsData on the number of cases and deaths, crude and age‐standardized incidence and mortality rates of esophageal cancer in men were collected from the Global Burden of Disease Study and the Chinese Cancer Registry Annual Report. Global and local Moran's I spatial autocorrelation index was employed to quantify spatial clustering, and a disease map was drawn.ResultsFrom 1990 to 2021, the cumulative incidence and mortality of esophageal cancer in men were 6 100 342 and 5 972 294, respectively. The crude incidence and death rates increased in 2021, yet the age‐standardized rates decreased significantly. Cixian County in Hebei Province had the highest age‐standardized rates. The disease displayed spatial clustering, with relatively high rates in Shandong, Jiangsu, and Hebei Provinces.ConclusionSince 1990, the incidence and mortality of esophageal cancer among men in mainland China have remained high, imposing a considerable burden. Although age‐adjusted rates have declined, they are still relatively high overall, especially in Shandong, Hebei, and Jiangsu Provinces.
New Immunological Indexes for the Effect of Systemic Inflammation on Oocyte and Embryo Development in Women With Unexplained Infertility: Systemic Immune Response Index and Pan‐Immune‐Inflammation Value
Authors: Topkara Sucu Serap , Goktuğ Kadioglu Berrin , Elmas Burak , Ozer Mehmet Caner , Fidan Ulaş , Ozturk Mustafa , Ceyhan Seyit Temel 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTProblemPredicting the impact of systemic inflammation on oocyte and embryonic development in unexplained infertile women using the new immunological indexes.Method of StudyThis retrospective cohort study was conducted using the records of the In Vitro Fertilization Department of Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital. After reviewing the records of patients who had undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) for unexplained infertility (UI) and excluding all known factors that could cause systemic immune inflammation, the systemic immune response index (SIRI), and pan‐immune score were calculated from the pre‐treatment hemogram parameters between the embryo arrest (EA) group and the embryo transfer group. It was investigated whether there was a statistical difference between the two groups and whether an SIRI value affecting embryo quality was found. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to determine the optimal cut‐off values for inflammatory markers to predict EA.ResultsThe 108 EA group (embryos that were arrested during their development and could not be transferred) and the 140 embryo transfer group showed statistically significant differences in the parameters of systemic inflammatory index (SII), SIRI, pan‐immune inflammation value (PIV), and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) (p < 0.05). These inflammatory parameters, which were examined before ovulation induction, also correlated positively with the required total dose of gonadotropin and negatively with the ovarian sensitivity index (OSI). SII, SIRI, PIV, and NLR have specific cut‐off values with ROC analysis and determine the effect of the inflammatory status of the environment in which the oocyte develops on EA (p < 0.005).ConclusionIn women with UI, high levels of systemic immune inflammation have a negative impact on oocyte and embryo development, and treatments to suppress inflammation may improve IVF success.
Filial piety belief profiles among Chinese couples: Associations with relationship satisfaction and insecure attachment
Authors: Chen Wei‐Wen , Zhang Lu Ran , Wu Chih‐Wen 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe present study examined the heterogeneity of Chinese romantic couples' filial piety belief patterns. In addition, we investigated how the configuration of filial piety belief profiles within couples can link to individuals' perceptions of romantic relationship satisfaction and different attachment tendencies. We recruited 297 dyads of Chinese couples currently in heterosexual romantic relationships in the university. The couples completed self‐reported measures of dual filial piety beliefs (reciprocal and authoritarian filial piety), romantic relationship satisfaction, and insecure attachment (attachment anxiety and avoidance). We used latent profile analysis (LPA) to identify couples' dual filial piety belief interaction profiles. Four‐couple profiles emerged: (1) authoritarian couples, (2) balanced couples (while men with slightly higher reciprocal filial piety), (3) balanced couples (while men with lower reciprocal filial piety), and (4) divergent couples (balanced men and non‐filial women). The couples in the four profiles did not show significant differences in their romantic relationship satisfaction, but their attachment styles differed. (1) authoritarian couples experienced the highest levels of attachment anxiety and avoidance; (2) balanced couples experienced relatively lower levels of attachment anxiety and avoidance; and (3) non‐filial women in divergent couple profiles experienced significantly higher levels of attachment avoidance. This was the first study to uncover the possible associations between Chinese young couples' dual filial piety interaction profiles, and their dyadic relationship satisfaction and insecure attachment by adopting the person‐centered approach. We further discussed the theoretical and practical implications of the findings.
Asthma development is associated with low mucosal IL‐10 during viral infections in early life
Authors: Melgaard Mathias Elsner , Jensen Signe Kjeldgaard , Eliasen Anders , Pedersen Casper‐Emil Tingskov , Thorsen Jonathan , Mikkelsen Marianne , Vahman Nilofar , Schoos Ann‐Marie Malby , Gern James , Brix Susanne , Stokholm Jakob , Chawes Bo Lund , Bønnelykke Klaus 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundViral infection is a common trigger of severe respiratory illnesses in early life and a risk factor for later asthma development. The mechanism leading to asthma could involve an aberrant airway immune response to viral infections, but this has rarely been studied in a human setting.ObjectivesTo investigate in situ virus‐specific differences in upper airway immune mediator levels during viral episodes of respiratory illnesses and the association with later asthma.MethodsWe included 493 episodes of acute respiratory illnesses in 277 children aged 0–3 years from the COPSAC2010 mother–child cohort. Levels of 18 different immune mediators were assessed in nasal epithelial lining fluid using high‐sensitivity MesoScale Discovery kits and compared between children with and without viral PCR‐identification in nasopharyngeal samples. Finally, we investigated whether the virus‐specific immune response was associated with asthma by age 6 years.ResultsViral detection were associated with upregulation of several Type 1 and regulatory immune mediators, including IFN‐ɣ, TNF‐α, CCL4, CXCL10 and IL‐10 and downregulation of Type 2 and Type 17 immune mediators, including CCL13, and CXCL8 (FDR <0.05). Children developing asthma had decreased levels of IL‐10 (FDR <0.05) during viral episodes compared to children not developing asthma.ConclusionWe described the airway immune mediator profile during viral respiratory illnesses in early life and showed that children developing asthma by age 6 years have a reduced regulatory (IL‐10) immune mediator level. This provides insight into the interplay between early‐life viral infections, airway immunity and asthma development.
Loneliness, sleep and daily stress: Evidence of direct and indirect effects
Authors: O'Connor Daryl B. , Rogerson Olivia 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis study investigated: i) the effects of loneliness on self‐reported sleep outcomes and daily stress/hassles, ii) whether the effects of loneliness on sleep outcomes were mediated through prior‐day stress/hassles and iii) if the effects of loneliness on daily stress/hassles were mediated through prior‐night sleep measures. Using a 7‐day diary design, this study aimed to investigate relationships between loneliness, daily sleep outcomes and daily stress/hassles. Participants (N = 174, Mage 19.95, 86.2% female) completed the UCLA Loneliness Scale once before a 7‐day online diary twice per day. Measures of daily stress and hassles were completed before bed and sleep outcomes the following day. Multilevel modelling found higher levels of loneliness were associated with poorer sleep quality, greater pre‐sleep arousal, morning tiredness, fewer total hours slept and higher levels of daily stress and hassles across the 7‐day study. Loneliness was found also to have indirect effects on sleep quality, pre‐sleep arousal and morning tiredness through prior‐day daily stress and hassles. In addition, loneliness also had indirect effects on daily stress and hassles through prior night sleep measures. The current findings suggest that interventions aimed at mitigating the effects of loneliness should also incorporate components that target modifiable risk factors such as sleep and stress.
From employee socialization to co‐evolution: A lifespan multidisciplinary conceptualization
Authors: Houle Simon A. , Morin Alexandre J. S. , Vandenberghe Christian , Tóth‐Király István , Fernet Claude 
Published: September 2024

AbstractVarious theories have highlighted how employees evolve in their organization and how organizations influence this process, but only portray part of the complex relations among these interacting social entities. We thus propose a meta‐theory to unify these multiple theories, including symbolic interactionism, employee/organizational socialization theory, human resource management (HRM) systems theory, cultural consensus theory, and self‐determination theory. This integration seeks to increase our understanding of the co‐evolution process unfolding over time between individuals and the organizations to which they belong. We first propose a multilevel expansion of the symbolic interactionist framework typically used to described employee socialization. In doing so, we integrate organizational culture, climate, identity, image, reputation, and HRM systems as distinct meso‐social phenomena that can be simultaneously considered in the co‐evolution process and themselves be influenced by macro‐social processes. We then outline how this proposed framework can explain the dynamic co‐evolution occurring between employees and the organization, hoping to spur research on the improvement of social entities through psychological means.
Editorial: Incidence and predictors of major gastrointestinal bleeding in patients on aspirin, low‐dose rivaroxaban or the combination: Secondary analysis of the COMPASS randomised controlled trial
Authors: Sehgal Kanika , Shung Dennis L. 
Published: September 2024

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Forbes et al paper. To view this article, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.18139