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The impact of the lesson study model on students' mathematics achievement and attitudes: a mixed-methods research
Authors: Aykan Ahmet 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis article aims to investigate the impact of the Lesson Study (LS) model on students' mathematics achievement and attitudes toward mathematics.Design/methodology/approachThe study employs a concurrent embedded design, a type of mixed methods design. Within this framework, a quantitative pretest-posttest control group quasi-experimental design is applied for quantitative data, while qualitative data is gathered through interviews and observations. A 2×2 mixed ANOVA is used for the analysis of quantitative data, and content analysis is employed for qualitative data analysis.FindingsThe findings reveal that the LS model has a significant positive impact on the mathematics achievement and attitudes of students in the experimental group. Quantitative analysis shows a meaningful improvement in mathematics achievement for the experimental group, which is notably superior than the control group. Additionally, students in the experimental group found mathematics lessons more enjoyable and easier, and their attitudes toward mathematics improved positively. Students' feedback supports these results, with many expressing that LS-based lessons were more engaging and effective. Observations by the researcher, mathematics expert and teacher in the experimental group also corroborate these positive changes.Originality/valueThe results of the study suggest that the LS model should be more widely implemented in mathematics education. This recommendation highlights the potential of the LS model to enhance the teaching process and improve students' mathematics achievement. Furthermore, the study also indicates that LS has a positive impact on students' attitudes toward mathematics, as evidenced by their increased motivation and more positive outlook toward the subject. These findings underscore the LS model’s effectiveness in both improving academic performance and transforming students' attitudes toward mathematics.
Workplace sexual harassment cases and policy measures in business organisations
Authors: Shrestha Prakash , Adhikari Dev Raj 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to examine cases and incidents of workplace sexual harassment and propose policy measures to prevent and handle them in the Nepalese context.

Design/methodology/approach
It is based on document analysis and a survey. It raises two research questions and to address them, legal cases were analysed and a field survey was undertaken to collect the responses of female employees.

Findings
Sexual harassment is a serious and prevalent issue for female employees in Nepal. Sexual abuse, teasing and touching bodies are common forms of sexual harassment observed in Nepalese workplaces. Male colleagues, managers and clients/customers are accused as the main perpetrators. Some female employees are harassed through the use of social media including the internet, Facebook, Viber messaging, text messages and phone calls. At the organisational level, low employment opportunities, female employees’ involvement in informal sector work and less choice for them to shift jobs in the market are the major reasons for what is happening at workplaces for female employees.

Research limitations/implications
This paper excludes harassment cases of male employees. The nature and gravity of harassment issues and impacts vary across countries; thus, it is difficult to generalise the results of this research across countries.

Practical implications
This research could be an eye-opener for policymakers, managers and researchers to engage proactively and intensively in diagnosing and curing sexual harassment incidents in workplaces.

Originality/value
This paper provides evidence of sexual harassment cases and some policy measures to prevent and handle such problems at work. These measures can raise awareness among organisations and employees about the rights of women and the detrimental effects of sexual harassment.
University resources and student complaints in Malaysian higher education institutions
Authors: Omoola Sodiq Olalekan , Bakare Kazeem Kayode , Salame Aminu Haliru 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThis paper examines the relationship between university resources and student complaint management in Malaysian higher education institutions (HEIs). The paper is premised on organisational justice theory (OJT), which conceptualizes complaint handling, satisfaction and fairness among stakeholders in the educational domain.Design/methodology/approachThis paper adopts a quantitative method using a survey research design. An online survey is administered to 381 students in three selected HEIs in Malaysia. Data are analysed and tested using the SmartPLS 3.0 algorithm to evaluate measurement and structural models.FindingsStudents’ experience in the use of online and offline university resources varies across different levels of education. The findings indicate that offline and online resources contribute substantially to students’ complaints. This study establishes the significance of an effective complaint-handling mechanism for continuous feedback and improvement in HEIs.Originality/valueWithin the context of policy in HEIs, the originality of this paper lies in its focus on the relationship between resources and student complaints based on the diverse complaint-handling mechanisms in Malaysian HEIs.
Immigrants’ acculturation and luxury brand purchase intentions: a cross-sectional study in the Australian context
Authors: Sharif Saif , Ishra Rakia , Soar Jeffrey , Sassenberg Anne-Marie 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of acculturation on immigrant consumer behaviours in their host country. Mainly, the role of acculturation and luxury brand purchasing intentions were investigated.Design/methodology/approachThe research conducted an online survey of 400 Indian sub-continent born immigrants in Australia.FindingsThe findings confirm that the behaviour acculturation dimension of immigrants is significantly negatively related to their luxury brand purchase intention. Although immigrants' overall acculturation is significantly related to the luxury brand purchase intention, their language and identity acculturation have no significant effect, supporting the multidimensional framework’s influence on immigrant consumer behaviour. Immigrants with higher family income, younger age and less academic education show more luxury brand purchase intention; however, no moderating demography was found between the relationship of acculturation and purchase intention. In spite of the limitation of sampling, this study demonstrates that immigrants' level of acculturation influences their luxury brand purchase intention in the host country.Originality/valueThis study aims to help marketers formulate a unified segmentation strategy of purchasing luxury brands based on immigrants' acculturation and sociodemographic stance. This paper highlights the specific needs of ethnic consumers. Incorporating immigrant consumers into the marketplace will help create a homogenised society and more integration of immigrants into the larger society in the host country. Findings shed light on the role of culture change as a crucial element that affects immigrants' luxury brand purchase behaviour considering their integration level into the host country.
Evaluating the relationship between knowledge management and green innovation: a systematic literature review
Authors: Kassa Erstu Tarko , Ning Jing , Mengmeng Xu 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
Managing knowledge is relevant for the innovativeness of an organization. The innovation of the organization currently aligns with the environment and applies green innovation concepts. Knowledge management (KM) is a key to fostering green innovation and to saving the environment from unnecessary pollution. In line with this, this study aims to evaluate the relationship between KM and green innovation in the literature from 2000 to 2023 synthesize and suggest future directions.

Design/methodology/approach
This study used the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis technique to identify eligible articles. The papers were identified from the Web of Science core collection and ScienceDirect databases. The results were presented using tables, graphs and the co-occurrence of citations was analyzed using VOSviewer software.

Findings
From the review, the authors were assured that there is a strong relationship between KM practices and green innovation in different organizations. Some papers were supported by different theories. From the total of 48 papers, 16 have not mentioned the theories applied in their studies. The geographical distribution of the papers is asymmetrical. Asian and European scholars published more papers. The papers distribution across publishers also varies. For instance, Elsevier and Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. published 29 papers and the remaining papers were published in BMC, Springer, Frontiers Media Sa, IEEE-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc., MDPI, Routledge Journals and Taylor & Francis Ltd. Major themes were identified and future research directions were forwarded.

Research limitations/implications
The limitation of this review is the authors generated the papers from two databases (WoS and ScienceDirect). This paper does not consider other databases (Scopus, dimensions, etc.) papers. This can be considered as a limitation of this review.

Originality/value
The review is original by integrating PARISMA and bibliometric analysis method (VOS Viewer). The paper tried to explore the role of KM on green innovation.
Performance and behaviour of climbing ropes: a comprehensive review
Authors: Neha Kumari , Mukhopadhyay Arunangshu , Sikka Monica Puri 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
Climbing ropes are made to withstand severe stresses and absorb energy during fall, reducing the impact force on the climber and their equipment. Natural fibres like hemp and sisal have been mostly substituted by synthetic fibres like nylon, polyester and aramid fibres, which provide greater strength, durability and flexibility. The performance of climbing ropes can deteriorate due to moisture exposure, UV radiation and abrasion during outdoor activities.

Design/methodology/approach
This review examines the transition from natural to synthetic fibres and advances in material and construction techniques. The analysis also examines how construction methods, ranging from traditionally laid ropes to current braided kernmantle designs, affect rope strength, elasticity and handling qualities. Furthermore, the paper analyses how the fibres influence the rope’s behaviour under various conditions, such as dynamic loading, wear and tear, fatigue and exposure to environmental variables such as moisture, temperature and UV light.

Findings
Ropes should have lower peak forces and greater dynamic elongations, resulting in decreased maximum accelerations, increased energy absorption, reduced jerk and lower forces on safety components during fall arrest. It gives recommendations for future research areas to optimize climbing rope design.

Originality/value
The systematic literature review in this study is focused on the performance of climbing ropes, including the raw materials and construction, as well as the impact of weathering and service conditions.
Patient–provider interactions about cannabis for therapeutic purposes vary as a function of provider type: A pilot study
Authors: Achar Jivan , Budney Alan J. , Struble Cara A. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesLimited evidence guides the efficacy and safety of cannabis for therapeutic purposes (CTP). Healthcare providers lack requisite knowledge to advise and support patients. This study aimed to describe and compare several aspects of initial CTP interactions across different provider types.MethodsAdult cannabis consumers (N = 507) from the United States completed an anonymous online survey about their initial CTP interaction with their healthcare provider. Providers were categorized into four groups (Mental Health [MH], Family Medicine [FM], Medical Clinics [MC], and Other Specialty [OS]). Analyses compared several aspects of the interaction (e.g., risk mitigation, recommendations, satisfaction/confidence) across groups.ResultsLess than half of the sample reported discussion of cannabis risks (44.0%) or follow‐ups at subsequent visits (46.7%). Recommendations (where to obtain, consumption method, dose, frequency, and authorization) were uncommon (9.7%–25.2%). While the MH group reported the highest rates of risk mitigation behaviors, regression models adjusted for sociodemographic and cannabis characteristics were largely nonsignificant. For recommendations, the MC group was more likely than the MH group to report receiving all recommendations (p < .05). Younger age and greater cannabis‐related problems increased likelihood of risk mitigation and recommendations.Discussion and ConclusionsCTP interactions focused on risk but generally lacked comprehensive recommendations that could potentially promote safe use. Data from provider perspectives could support the need for CTP guidelines and develop training for healthcare providers to promote safe CTP practices.Scientific SignificanceFor the first time, this study explored several aspects of CTP interactions and compared experiences across a variety of providers.
Associations between term cesarean delivery in the first pregnancy and second‐pregnancy preterm delivery
Authors: Einum Anders , Harmon Quaker E. , Sørbye Linn Marie , Nilsen Roy Miodini , Morken Nils‐Halvdan 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIntroductionCesarean delivery has been shown to increase the risk of preterm delivery in future pregnancies. The association could be a direct result of the procedure, or because the indications that led to the cesarean delivery also increase the risk of preterm delivery in later pregnancies.Material and Methods298 901 mothers with first and second singleton deliveries from 1999 to 2020 were investigated using data from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway linked with Statistics Norway. The mothers were categorized by mode of cesarean delivery (total, emergency and planned) and vaginal delivery at term in the first pregnancy. We used log‐binomial regression models to estimate relative risks with 95% confidence intervals (CI) of iatrogenic and spontaneous preterm delivery <37 gestational weeks in the second pregnancy. Second, we explored the role of recurrent placental disease in preterm delivery by comparing estimates in mothers with placental disease in neither or both pregnancies.Results8243 mothers (2.8%) had a preterm delivery in the second pregnancy. The adjusted relative risk (aRR) of preterm delivery was 1.24 (95% CI 1.17–1.32) after cesarean compared with vaginal delivery in the first pregnancy. The association was stronger in previous planned compared with emergency cesarean delivery (aRR 1.52, 95% CI 1.30–1.77 and aRR 1.21, 95% CI 1.14–1.29, respectively). Spontaneous preterm delivery was not associated with the previous mode of delivery; the risk was confined to iatrogenic preterm delivery after both emergency and planned cesarean delivery (aRR 1.69, 95% CI 1.52–1.87 and aRR 2.65, 95% CI 2.12–3.30, respectively). Mothers with placental disease in both pregnancies had a sixfold increased risk of preterm delivery in the second pregnancy compared with mothers with no placental disease, however, the association between mode of delivery and subsequent preterm delivery was similar in mothers with and without placental disease in the pregnancies.ConclusionsCompared with vaginal term delivery in the first pregnancy, cesarean delivery increases the risk of iatrogenic, but not spontaneous preterm delivery in the next pregnancy. Although strongly associated with preterm delivery, placental disease had limited influence on the estimates.
Evaluation of moderate periorbital cellulitis and home‐based therapy in children (EPOCH study, Part 2): A prospective single centre cohort study
Authors: McPherson Zachary , Thosar Deepali , Donnelly Amie , Shaw Nadine , Starte Julia , Jones Michael , Jani Shefali 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundPaediatric periorbital cellulitis, a common eye condition, typically requires inpatient admission for intravenous antibiotics due to concerns about orbital spread. This study aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of ambulatory management for children with moderate periorbital cellulitis.MethodsOver a 24‐month period, we prospectively enrolled 84 children aged 1 to 16 years who presented with moderate periorbital cellulitis to the emergency department. Demographic and clinical data were collected. Following a guideline‐based decision tree, eligible children received intravenous antibiotics and were discharged with a peripheral cannula for follow‐up in ambulatory care and ophthalmology clinics. Descriptive statistics were used for data presentation.ResultsAmong the 84 children, 62 (73.8%) were managed through the ambulatory care model. Within the category of moderate POC, those who were admitted to the hospital did not have higher CRP or White Cell counts and received IV antibiotics for the same length of time. The ambulatory care clinic provided a total of 132 daily doses of intravenous antibiotics. Two children treated on this pathway required inpatient admission due to clinical deterioration, one of whom required ophthalmic surgical intervention. There was no mortality or sight‐threatening complications in this study.ConclusionsImplementing a directed ambulatory care pathway for children with moderate periorbital cellulitis proved to be an effective and safe management strategy. This approach reduces the strain on hospital bed occupancy while promoting community‐based patient care.
An Efficient and Robust 3D Medical Image Classification Approach Based on 3D CNN, Time‐Distributed 2D CNN‐BLSTM Models, and mRMR Feature Selection
Authors: Akbacak Enver , Muzoğlu Nedim 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTThe advent of 3D medical imaging has been a turning point in the diagnosis of various diseases, as voxel information from adjacent slices helps radiologists better understand complex anatomical relationships. However, the interpretation of medical images by radiologists with different levels of expertise can vary and is also time‐consuming. In the last decades, artificial intelligence‐based computer‐aided systems have provided fast and more reliable diagnostic insights with great potential for various clinical purposes. This paper proposes a significant deep learning based 3D medical image diagnosis method. The method classifies MedMNIST3D, which consists of six 3D biomedical datasets obtained from CT, MRA, and electron microscopy modalities. The proposed method concatenates 3D image features extracted from three independent networks, a 3D CNN, and two time‐distributed ResNet BLSTM structures. The ultimate discriminative features are selected via the minimum redundancy maximum relevance (mRMR) feature selection method. Those features are then classified by a neural network model. Experiments adhere to the rules of the official splits and evaluation metrics of the MedMNIST3D datasets. The results reveal that the proposed approach outperforms similar studies in terms of accuracy and AUC.
Negative effects on oral motor function after submandibular and parotid botulinum neurotoxin A injections for drooling in children with developmental disabilities
Authors: van Eck Reva M. , Orriëns Lynn B. , Delsing Corinne P. A. , van den Hoogen Frank J. A. , Erasmus Corrie E. , van Hulst Karen 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAimTo evaluate negative effects on oral motor function after concurrent submandibular and parotid (four‐gland) botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT‐A) injections as a treatment for paediatric drooling.MethodThis was a retrospective cohort study of 125 children (median age 7 years 7 months [interquartile range 4 years 5 months]) with developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy, treated with four‐gland injections. Most children (90.4%) were previously exposed to submandibular injections. Frequency, severity, and duration of negative effects on oral motor function (i.e. saliva swallowing, eating, drinking, articulation) were evaluated and compared to a reference cohort treated with submandibular injections.ResultsNegative effects on oral motor function were reported in 45 children (36.0%), predominantly manifesting as eating‐related problems (64.4%). Most negative effects (62.2%) were classified as mild and resolved within 4‐weeks post‐injunction (53.3%). Compared to the reference cohort, frequency (36.0% vs 33.0%) and duration (53.3% vs 53.6% resolving within 4 weeks) of negative effects were comparable, although problems were more often moderately severe (33.3% vs 10.1%).InterpretationWhile negative effects on oral motor function were relatively common after four‐gland BoNT‐A injections, most problems were mild and resolved promptly. No substantial differences to a reference cohort treated with submandibular injections were observed, although further research should establish the generalizability of these findings in a treatment‐naive population. Nevertheless, when submandibular injections prove ineffective, clinicians can confidently consider four‐gland injections.
Graded association of muscle strength with all‐cause and cause‐specific mortality in older adults with diabetes: Prospective cohort study across 28 countries
Authors: Andersen Lars Louis , Calatayud Joaquín , Núñez‐Cortés Rodrigo , Polo‐López Ana , López‐Bueno Rubén 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe worldwide prevalence of diabetes is increasing, particularly among older adults. Understanding the association between muscle strength and mortality in this population is crucial for developing targeted exercise recommendations.ObjectivesTo assess the prospective association of muscle strength with mortality in older adults with diabetes.MethodsFrom the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) study, spanning 28 countries, we included 16 149 diabetic adults aged 50 years and older (mean age 68.2 [standard deviation, SD, 9.2] years). Participants fulfilled two criteria: (1) diabetes diagnosis (ever) and (2) current use of diabetes medication. Muscle strength was assessed using handgrip dynamometry (unit: kg). Using time‐varying Cox regression with restricted cubic splines, we determined the prospective association of muscle strength with all‐cause and cause‐specific mortality, controlling for various confounders.ResultsOver a mean follow‐up of 5.9 years (SD 3.8), 2754 participants died (17%). Using the median level of muscle strength as reference (30 kg), lower and higher levels were associated in a curvilinear fashion with higher and lower all‐cause mortality risk, respectively. The 10th percentile of muscle strength (17 kg) showed a hazard ratio (HR) of 1.65 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.53–1.79). The 90th percentile (47 kg) of muscle strength showed a HR of 0.55 (95% CI 0.49–0.63). A somewhat similar pattern, with varying strength of associations, was seen for mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD), respiratory disease, severe infectious disease, digestive system disease and cancer.ConclusionMuscle strength is gradually and inversely associated with all‐cause and cause‐specific mortality risk in older adults with diabetes. As muscle strength is highly adaptable to resistance training at all ages, the present findings highlight the importance of improving muscle strength in older adults with diabetes.