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BRalu Profile: the procurement strategy
Authors: Kaur Kulwinder , Bapat Gautam Surendra , Dua Gautam Gopal , P.T. Lincy , Reddy K. Nageswara 
Published: October 2024

Learning outcomes
After completion of the case study, students will be able to understand BRalu Profile’s product range, customer base and historical developments; analyze how BRalu Profile’s procurement strategy evolved and its impact on business profitability; calculate and compare procurement costs and evaluate their role in decision-making for different suppliers; examine how market conditions (includes domestic and international dynamics) and pricing strategies influence procurement choices; assess the pros and cons of different procurement options and make informed recommendations based on supply chain principles; and identify potential procurement risks (e.g. currency exchange rates and supplier reliability) and propose strategies to mitigate them.

Case overview/synopsis
This case study explored the challenges faced by BRalu Profile, a prominent aluminum profile products company based in Ahmedabad, India. It focused on the critical task of supplier evaluation, selection and the complexities of maintaining relationships with existing suppliers. This case study delved into the intricate dynamics of procurement decisions within the supply chain and their direct impact on the firm’s overall performance. It also emphasized the supply chain’s susceptibility to disruptions and their consequences on company operations and supplier selection criteria. The protagonist, Dhaval Choladiya, had to navigate the complexities of cost-benefit analysis to identify the most suitable supplier, maximizing the firm’s net benefit while considering nonpricing parameters. This case study revealed the critical importance of maintaining strong supplier relationships in a competitive market and offered insights into the complexities of sourcing.

Complexity academic level
This case study is suitable for an undergraduate or graduate-level course on strategic sourcing or supply chain management or a risk management module in operations, strategy or finance course (e.g. how to deal with input cost fluctuations).

Supplementary materials
Teaching notes are available for educators only.

Subject code
CSS 11: Strategy.
Adoption of e-wallets: trust and perceived risk in Generation Z in Colombia
Authors: Gómez-Hurtado Catalina , Gálvez-Sánchez Francisco Jesús , Prados-Peña María Belén , Ortíz-Zamora Andrés Felipe 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore the development of trust in relation to security and privacy concerns, as well as the influence of perceived risk on the intention to use e-wallets. The research focused on the Colombian context because of its characterization as an underdeveloped financial system that has experienced considerable security and privacy violations in recent years. Additionally, this geographical area is relatively under-researched, and the target demographic for this investigation was Generation Z, given their pivotal role in driving the adoption of e-wallets.

Design/methodology/approach
Based on measurement scales that had already been tested in the academic literature on mobile payment systems, a questionnaire was developed and distributed electronically. A total of 424 responses were obtained from young Colombians. Structural equation modeling (SEM), specifically the PLS-SEM method, was used to process the data to study the explanatory and predictive power of the proposed model.

Findings
The findings revealed that security and privacy have a positive and significant effect on perceived trust, and that this at the same time has a positive and significant effect on attitude, perceived usefulness, perceived ease and intention to use, as well as a significant but negative effect on perceived risk. On the other hand, perceived risk showed an inverse, but not significant, relationship with intention to use.

Originality/value
This research explored the adoption of e-wallets by young people in Colombia, which has been widely claimed in the academic literature. In a turbulent context with a high distrust of financial institutions, as well as a change in digital money consumption patterns, it is critical to understand the factors that contribute to the adoption of mobile payment services. The findings, in addition to contributing to the academic debate, have important implications for e-wallet providers, as they offer information that allows designing strategies to attract and keep current and potential users. At the same time, the recommendations by the authors allow the design of tools, especially related to security and privacy, to improve their trust and build loyalty, thus contributing to the consolidation and development of the mobile payment system.
Engendering carcerality: An introduction
Authors: Boris Eileen , Butler Sara M. , Mireles Alex 
Published: October 2024

AbstractReflecting the carceral turn in scholarship, this introduction to a special issue on engendering carcerality explores the difference that gender makes in the history of the carceral in its various forms over time and space. It considers the multiple meanings and spaces of imprisonment, surveillance, and confinement; incarceration of mothers; confinement of sex workers; imprisoning of political prisoners, and reforming of youths, taking account of intersectional identities, sexuality and resistance. It looks forward by looking back, engaging in a dialogue with abolitionist movements and current global struggles to encourage critical gendered histories of incarceration and resistance.
Social order in Sweden's politicized and vulnerable neighborhoods – The perspective of residents
Authors: ESAIASSON PETER , SOHLBERG JACOB 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis paper draws attention to a group of neighborhoods that are the object of heated elite discussions in many European countries. Using Sweden as our case, we demonstrate the feasibility of conducting high‐quality surveys with residents in neighborhoods where large shares have an immigrant background and low socioeconomic status. Moreover, we develop a measurement that allows us to assess what residents in two of Sweden's politicized and vulnerable neighborhoods think is needed to improve the social order of their local areas. We find that residents believe that neighborhood problems are generally about a lack of social control between people and that residents are not preoccupied with culture clash issues. Overall, beliefs about what contributes to social order are structured, largely homogenous and independent of elite discourse. Based on a comparison with a nationally representative sample, we conclude that residents in vulnerable neighborhoods and residents in other neighborhoods share a similar worldview and approach to daily life, but that the need for local social order is more keenly felt in the vulnerable neighborhoods.
A newly identified Y chromosome gene obp‐Y is required for sperm storage in female Zeugodacus tau (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Authors: Liu Peipei , Li Ziniu , Afzal Imran , Zhang Qiuyuan , Qiao Jiao , Wu Dong , Zhang Hongyu 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn the organisms with XX/XY sex chromosomes, Y chromosome is unique to males and plays an important role in male reproductive development. The study of Y chromosome genes will contribute to the development of pest genetic prevention and control technology. In this study, we identified 9 Y chromosome genes in Zeugodacus tau (Diptera: Tephritidae), including gene 16222. Protein structure analysis showed that 16222 was highly similar to odorant binding protein, and thus gene 16222 was named obp‐Y. Obp‐Y knockout (KO) significantly reduced hatching rate of offspring. Sperm detection results showed that obp‐Y KO did not affect sperm number in the testes or sperm transfer during mating. We further examined the storage of sperms in females, and found that sperms in females mating with wild‐type males began to transfer from spermathecal ducts to the spermathecae at hour 0 after the end of mating (AEM), and at 0–24 h AEM, the sperm count in the spermathecae gradually increased. However, no sperms were observed in spermathecae of females mating with mutant males at hours 0, 4, 8, 24 and 48 AEM. In summary, this study revealed that Y chromosome gene obp‐Y was necessary for the storage of sperms in females. Our findings not only provide theoretical basis for elucidating the function of the Y chromosome, but also offer a molecular target for the genetic control over Z. tau.
Bluer in the city: urban male lizards exhibit more intense sexual coloration and lower parasite loads than non‐urban males
Authors: GONZÁLEZ‐MORALES Juan C. , RIVERA‐REA Jimena , SUÁREZ‐VARÓN Gabriel , BASTIAANS Elizabeth , ZARZA Heliot 
Published: October 2024

AbstractUrbanization is a global phenomenon that involves the transformation of natural areas into urban spaces, thereby subjecting organisms to new selective pressures including a wide variety of pollutants and changes in intra‐ and interspecific interactions. Considering that projections indicate that by the year 2050, 65% of the human population will live in urban areas and that urbanization is a phenomenon with an upward pattern, identifying these phenotypic traits is vital to implementing conservation and management plans for urban fauna. The urban environment may exert different selective pressures on sexually selected traits than more pristine environments, a phenomenon which has been well studied in birds but is less understood in other vertebrates such as lizards, although they are common inhabitants of urban environments. Here, we compare sexual coloration, parasite load, and immune response in Sceloporus torquatus lizards in urban and non‐urban environments of Central Mexico. Our study shows that sexual coloration is more saturated (bluer) in male lizards from urban environments, while UV chroma was higher in non‐urban lizards. The average parasite load is lower in urban lizards than in non‐urban lizards, and we found a negative relationship between hemoparasite count and sexual coloration in male lizards from non‐urban environments but not in male lizards from urban environments. Additionally, non‐urban lizards exhibited a higher immune response. In female lizards, sexual coloration differed significantly between urban and non‐urban environments, but parasite load and immune response did not differ. These results may be useful to improve herpetofauna conservation plans in urbanized environments.
Effectiveness of combined botulinum toxin and fissurectomy on chronic anal fissures – a systematic review
Authors: Quinn Rakesh , Jamsari Giuleta , Low Gary KK , Albayati Sinan 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundAnal fissures are a debilitating benign condition, thought to be due to the hypertonicity of the internal anal sphincter resulting in localized ischaemia inhibiting healing. There are several surgical and non‐surgical treatment options for chronic anal fissures. Clinical practice surveys report a trend toward sphincter‐sparing options, reserving the more successful treatment of lateral sphincterotomy, with an incontinence rate up to 10%, for refractory fissures.MethodsA search of MEDLINE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and EMBASE for studies assessing sphincter‐sparing treatment with botulinum toxin and fissurectomy was performed following PRISMA guidelines. Outcomes assessed included healing rate, persistence, recurrence, re‐intervention and incontinence rates.ResultsFifteen non‐randomized studies assessed 978 patients managed with botulinum toxin and fissurectomy. The mean age was 40.8 years with a female predominance of 58.9%. Healing rate was reported on 14 of the 15 studies, with a healing rate of 81% (95% CI:0.67, 0.90). Persistence rate was reported as 15% (95% CI:0.07, 0.28) and a recurrence rate of 6% (95% CI: 0.01, 0.19). Re‐intervention was required in 8% of patients with 55.1% requiring a repeat dose of botulinum toxin with or without fissurectomy. Incontinence appears to be transient with studies reporting a rate of 1% with median long‐term follow up 23 months (range: 5–60 months).ConclusionCombination fissurectomy and botulinum toxin is a safe and viable sphincter sparing treatment option, with moderate success rate and negligible complications. Randomized controlled trials are required to further strengthen the evidence for its use in chronic anal fissures.
Ethical Ramifications of the Dark Side of Business Practices in the International Business Area
Authors: Davcik Nebojsa S. , Sharma Piyush , Markovic Stefan 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTThe dark side of international business practices has attracted significant research attention recently. However, researchers are struggling to delve into the ethical ramifications of these practices because of a limited understanding of ethical and digital transformation issues in international business, which may be caused, inter alia, by sociocultural and market disparities, lack of regulatory frameworks, information asymmetries, data ubiquity, and power imbalance among key stakeholders. This paper addresses this important gap through four key themes—ethical considerations, data processing issues, legal considerations, and managerial contingencies. We discuss how to step forward in research on ethics in international business, assessing potential risks associated with privacy concerns, big data, cybersecurity, content analysis, stakeholder relationships, and discriminatory outcomes. Finally, we propose a research agenda and recommendations to address the ethical challenges and dilemmas international businesses face due to disruptive technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence) and cross‐market challenges (e.g., legal jurisdictions).
Clinical and radiographic changes following transcrestal sinus augmentation: A scoping review of the last 25 years
Authors: Decker Ann M. , Stuhr Sandra , Testori Tiziano , Wang Hom‐Lay 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIntroductionMaxillary sinus floor elevation is a surgical procedure intended to increase the volume of the bone vertically to accommodate dental implant placement. This intervention is frequently required for implant installation in the posterior maxilla, where the bone may be insufficient for securing implants of necessary length and stability. Sinus floor elevation can be completed either through a direct approach with a “window” through the lateral wall of the alveolar ridge or an indirect “transcrestal/transalveolar” sinus floor elevation (TSFE), which accesses the sinus floor through the crest of the edentulous ridge. Our study aims to provide a comprehensive scoping review of research conducted over the past 25 years on TSFE, specifically.MethodsA literature search aimed at identifying pertinent literature for the purpose of this PRISMA‐ScR‐compliant scoping review was conducted. Only randomized controlled trials, non‐randomized controlled trials, prospective cohort studies, and case series that met the eligibility criteria were selected. Relevant data from these studies were extracted. Primary outcome measures included radiographic bone levels and implant failure >5 years. Secondary outcome measures included implant stability at time of placement and complications. Interventions reported in the selected studies were grouped based on treatment modality, which were then compared with the control therapy (traditional osteotome technique) after a minimum of 12 months healing period.ResultsOur search yielded 633 records, and after deduplication, 574 of these were screened. Application of the eligibility criteria led to the inclusion of 37 articles in the final selection. Case selection for included studies enrolling subjects: Four different transcrestal sinus elevation treatment modalities were identified: (a) osteotome, (b) piezoelectric surgery, (c) osseodensification, and (d) hydraulic techniques. Due to the heterogeneity of the studies, no superior approach for TSFE could be identified. Overall, all techniques demonstrated high implant survival rates.ConclusionComprehensive understanding of the patient's medical history, available armamentarium, and post‐operative complications/management strategies are all essential to the completion of a successful TSFE approach for implant placement in the posterior maxilla, regardless of the treatment modality used.
Retrospective study on the clinical and radiographic outcomes of 2.8 mm diameter implants supporting fixed prostheses up to 11 years
Authors: Xu Lianyi , Ma Yue , Du Xijin , Qing Ying , Cao Yingguang , Sun Xiaojuan , Jacobs Reinhilde , Song Ke 
Published: October 2024

AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to report the clinical and radiographic results of 2.8 mm two‐piece narrow diameter implant (NDI) supporting fixed restorations.Materials and MethodsClinical and radiographic data of 54 NDIs in 32 patients were retrospectively assessed after 2 to 11 (mean 8.17) years of follow‐up. Clinical and radiographic measurements were taken. Survival rate, implant and prosthesis failure, pink aesthetic scores (PES), white aesthetic scores (WES), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing depth (PD), marginal bone loss (MBL), and mechanical and biological complications were evaluated.ResultsAn implant failed during the follow‐up period, resulting in a cumulative survival rate of 98.15% at the implant level and 96.88% in the patient. The total mean values of PES and WES for 2.8 mm NDIs were 7.09 ± 1.15 (range: 3.33–9.00) and 7.42 ± 1.03 (range: 3.67–9.33). The prevalence of sites with positive BOP was 38.14 ± 29.77%. The mean PD value was 2.46 ± 0.62 mm. The average MBL was 1.15 ± 0.74 mm (range: 0.25–4.03 mm). No implant or abutment fracture was detected. A veneer chipping was present in one patient, and a loose crown appeared in another patient. Two implants (3.7%) and two patients (6.3%) were diagnosed with peri‐implantitis.ConclusionWithin the limitation of the study, the results indicate that the use of two‐piece 2.8 mm NDI for the fixed prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous regions with reduced interdental and/or buccal–lingual width is viable.
Analyzing the Burden of Midface Fractures Due to Road Traffic Accidents in Vietnam: An Epidemiological Approach
Authors: Nguyen Chon Thanh Ho , Hoang Hung Trong , Van Nguyen Tuan , Tran Cuong Minh , Dao Khai Quang 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundRoad traffic accidents have significantly impacted public health in Vietnam. This study investigated the patterns of midface fractures in Vietnam and their correlation with road traffic accidents in the country.MethodologyThis retrospective cross‐sectional study reviewed 2187 medical records of patients with midface fractures in Ho Chi Minh City. After applying exclusion criteria, the fractures were categorized. Statistical analyses, including chi‐squared and logistic regression, were conducted to identify associations and relationships among the types and causes of fractures.ResultsThe study found that 89.3% of midface fractures stemmed from road traffic accidents, with 55.2% and 14.4% zygomatic complex fractures and Le Fort type II fractures, respectively. Adults aged 19–39 accounted for 65.1% of patients, with males at 80.5%. Traffic accidents were significantly associated with an 18.7 times higher risk of concomitant mandibular fractures and a 10.5 times higher risk of Le Fort type II fractures, irrespective of age and gender.ConclusionThis study underscores the need for targeted prevention strategies to decrease the incidence of maxillofacial injuries resulting from road traffic accidents in Vietnam, particularly among high‐risk groups such as males and young adults.
Effect of lateral extent of pulp tissue removal on the outcome of partial pulpotomy for managing cariously exposed mature permanent molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Ramani A. , Sangwan P. , Duhan J. , Popat S. , Sangwan A. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAimThe aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of restricted partial pulpotomy (R‐PP) versus extended partial pulpotomy (E‐PP) for managing cariously exposed mature permanent molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (SIP).MethodologyThis double‐arm, parallel designed randomized clinical trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov (registration number: NCT05406557). Following random allocation, 43 participants of each group received the designated intervention. In the R‐PP group, 2–3 mm of superficial pulp tissue was removed only from the exposure site, while chamber was completely de‐roofed and 2–3 mm of superficial pulp tissue from entire chamber was removed in the E‐PP group. Haemostasis was achieved using 3% sodium hypochlorite‐soaked cotton pellets. Upon haemostasis, ProRoot mineral trioxide aggregate (ProRoot MTA) was placed over the pulpal wound, overlaid with a resin‐modified glass ionomer liner, and restored with composite resin in the same visit. Outcome measures included clinical and radiographic success evaluation at 6 and 12 months, and pain assessment using the visual analogue scale pre‐operatively and daily for 7 post‐operative days. Nonparametric tests were used for variables including patient's age, pain intensities, mean analgesic consumption, and haemostasis time. Categorical variables including gender, caries type, analgesic intake, hard tissue barrier formation, clinical and radiographic success, and pulp sensibility responses were assessed using Chi‐square or Fisher's exact test. Tooth survival was analysed using Kaplan–Meier analysis.ResultsA total of 81 cases were analysed at 12 months follow‐up. Comparable success was observed in both groups (97.6% in E‐PP & 97.5% in R‐PP; p > .05). The R‐PP group reported significantly lower pain scores on the 1st and 2nd post‐operative days than E‐PP (p < .05) and required significantly less analgesic intake (p < .05). Hard tissue barrier formation was significantly lower in the R‐PP group (p < .05). No significant differences were observed between groups regarding haemostasis time, pulp sensibility responses, and tooth survival (p > .05).ConclusionsBoth the PP approaches exhibited comparable success for managing cariously exposed mature permanent molars with SIP. Given the conservative nature of R‐PP, it may be used as preferred PP approach for managing such cases. Being the first study of this kind, further work is necessary to draw definitive conclusions.
Synthesis and characterization of cerium monazite phosphate glass‐ceramic for immobilization of nuclear waste salt
Authors: Liu Xueyang , Duan Xilei , Li Lin , Zhang Qiang , Qian Zhenghua , Qiao Yanbo 
Published: October 2024

AbstractA phosphate glass‐ceramic wasteform incorporating cerium monazite was synthesized through a two‐step solid phase sintering methodology, aimed at immobilizing waste salts derived from the pyrochemical reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel. The initial phase involved the synthesis of cerium monazite powder, employing a stoichiometric mixture of CeF3 and NH4H2PO4 in a molar ratio of mol(Ce:PO4) = 1:1.4, which was subjected to a thermal treatment at 900°C. Subsequently, the glass‐ceramic matrix was fabricated by sintering a composite mixture of the synthesized cerium monazite and iron phosphate glass (IPG) powder at a temperature of 1000°C for a duration of 2 h, resulting in a cerium incorporation exceeding 36.5 wt%. Microstructural analysis and structural characterization of the glass‐ceramic sample elucidated the presence of monazite crystallites (CePO4) with dimensions ranging from .2 to 5.5 µm. The chemical durability of the wasteform was assessed through modified ASTM C1308 tests conducted in deionized water over a period of 28 days, revealing a total elemental leaching rate of 2.58 × 10−7 g m−2 min−1.