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Why do Moroccan banks securitize?
Authors: Salhi Zakaria , Baroudi Maryam , Ouakil Hicham 
Published: August 2024

PurposeThis paper analyzes the ex-ante determinants of asset securitization in Moroccan banks, providing a detailed exploration of factors influencing securitization in the Moroccan banking sector.Design/methodology/approachThe study focuses on funding, performance, risk transfer and regulatory capital arbitrage hypotheses. By employing a probit model, we examined all Moroccan banks that securitized their assets from 2002 to 2022. Additional analyses were conducted with alternative variables and by splitting the sample into two periods, 2002–2013 and 2014–2022, to assess the impact of the regulation law 119-12 implemented in 2013 on the Moroccan securitization market.FindingsThe results indicate that the search for alternative funding sources and bank size emerge as significant factors driving securitization in Morocco. Additionally, there is limited evidence that loan portfolio quality is a decisive factor to securitize. Meanwhile, there is no evidence that securitization is driven by performance and regulatory capital arbitrage. Robustness tests further support these findings, while also suggesting that banks may engage in securitization to enhance their performance and, to a lesser extent, reduce regulatory capital.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the empirical literature by identifying the determinants that drive Moroccan banks to securitize, addressing a research gap in the relatively understudied Moroccan securitization market. The findings provide valuable insights for bankers, investors and policymakers, highlighting the potential benefits of securitization and suggesting policy changes to foster a robust securitization market while ensuring financial stability.
Research on business model innovation of SMEs in the industrial internet era: building theory from the case of PAYA
Authors: Xu Yanmei , Bai Zhenli , Wang Ziqiang , Song Xia , Zhang Yanan , Zhang Qiwen 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
Aside from grappling with technological advancements, enterprises in the industrial internet era are embracing business model innovation to align with the evolution of the industrial internet. However, a gap persists in the existing research regarding the strategies and methods available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for executing business model innovation. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the connotation, characteristics and logic of business model innovation for SMEs in the industrial internet era.

Design/methodology/approach
To explore the business model innovation logic of small and medium-sized enterprises in the era of industrial internet, the paper adopts a longitudinal single-case study approach, with PAYA, a medium-sized enterprise in the electromechanical industry, serving as the subject of research. It systematically analyzes PAYA’s business model innovation, centering on four key elements of the business model: value proposition, value creation, value delivery and value capture.

Findings
The study proposes two types of business model innovation, namely, “Migration” and “Expansion”, and explains the logic of business model innovation for SMEs in the industrial internet era: faced with a rapidly changing market environment, entrepreneurs put forward the value proposition through the insight of the market environment, then enterprises conduct technological innovation to support the value creation by their own unique experience and knowledge, and then improve the legitimacy of the market by expanding the influence of market acceptance of the new business model to promote the value delivery, and finally capture the economic value and ecological value.

Originality/value
The types and logic of business model innovation proposed in this paper contribute to supplementing and developing the theory of business model innovation and meanwhile have important reference value for SMEs in the industrial internet era.
Trade policy revisited: how government support initiatives affect international performance in SMEs?
Authors: Jalali Hossein S. 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to understand how government support initiatives can enhance the international performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To address the gap of literature, this paper employed three theoretical lenses to examine both of direct and indirect relationships between two main constructs.

Design/methodology/approach
This empirical study is based on data collected from Armenian exporter SMEs. The data collection utilized a random sampling approach, resulting in 138 fully completed questionnaires, yielding a response rate of 28.4%, comparable to previous studies in international business research. This sample includes firms from three main sectors: agriculture, manufacturing and services, reflecting the structure of Armenia's international trade. Relationships were examined using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).

Findings
The results of this study indicate that government support initiatives lack a direct impact on international performance, while positing instead an indirect connection between the two constructs through strategic capability and institutional pressures.

Originality/value
The results of this study contribute to the international business literature in several ways. First, it surpasses the conventional examination of government support on firm performance by delving into both the direct and indirect relationships between these constructs. Second, it reveals that not all theoretical viewpoints hold equal strategic importance in explaining the internationalization of SMEs. From the practical point of view, findings help policymakers to maximize a country's export capacity by implementing tailored initiatives, considering the unique requirements of SMEs.
Foundations of self-agency: development of a nano-therapeutic community
Authors: Hayes Adrian J , Chiarletti Tulane , Hares Stephanie , Devereux Sarah , Upton Stephanie , McNamara Daniel , Brookes Sally 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
The therapeutic community (TC) is an environmental intervention where principles of working together democratically can enhance self-agency. While availability of inpatient TCs within the UK National Health Service (NHS) has declined, shorter or alternative interventions using core TC approaches have shown promise in enacting change. The purpose of this paper is to report and reflect on the development and running of a pilot nano-TC.

Design/methodology/approach
Foundations Group was a 2-h TC group intervention set up and run within the NHS for 18 months in 2021–2022, and taking place on City Farm premises. The group was convened as part of the complex emotional needs service in a mental health NHS Trust in the South West of England. Over the study period, the group comprised 11 members, one peer member and three staff members.

Findings
The authors reflected on the TC stance of working democratically with a fluid hierarchy, taking a non-expert approach, and using support and challenge to enhance self-agency and belongingness. The authors have detailed the structure of the group session including use of community meetings, psychoeducation, creative sessions and reviews. Members took on roles within the group including chairing sessions.

Originality/value
This group was a novel service within the NHS Trust where it was conducted and may represent a standalone therapeutic group. The authors hope it will show that core TC principles can be applied in shorter interventions than have previously been used.
Long‐term effects of widespread pharmaceutical pollution on trade‐offs between behavioural, life‐history and reproductive traits in fish
Authors: Aich Upama , Polverino Giovanni , Yazdan Parast Farin , Melo Gabriela C. , Tan Hung , Howells James , Nosrati Reza , Wong Bob B. M. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

In our rapidly changing world, understanding how species respond to shifting conditions is of paramount importance. Pharmaceutical pollutants are widespread in aquatic ecosystems globally, yet their impacts on animal behaviour, life‐history and reproductive allocation remain poorly understood, especially in the context of intraspecific variation in ecologically important traits that facilitate species' adaptive capacities.

We test whether a widespread pharmaceutical pollutant, fluoxetine (Prozac), disrupts the trade‐off between individual‐level (co)variation in behavioural, life‐history and reproductive traits of freshwater fish.

We exposed the progeny of wild‐caught guppies (Poecilia reticulata) to three field‐relevant levels of fluoxetine (mean measured concentrations: 0, 31.5 and 316 ng/L) for 5 years, across multiple generations. We used 12 independent laboratory populations and repeatedly quantified activity and risk‐taking behaviour of male guppies, capturing both mean behaviours and variation within and between individuals across exposure treatments. We also measured key life‐history traits (body condition, coloration and gonopodium size) and assessed post‐copulatory sperm traits (sperm vitality, number and velocity) that are known to be under strong sexual selection in polyandrous species. Intraspecific (co)variation of these traits was analysed using a comprehensive, multivariate statistical approach.

Fluoxetine had a dose‐specific (mean) effect on the life‐history and sperm trait of guppies: low pollutant exposure altered male body condition and increased gonopodium size, but reduced sperm velocity. At the individual level, fluoxetine reduced the behavioural plasticity of guppies by eroding their within‐individual variation in both activity and risk‐taking behaviour. Fluoxetine also altered between‐individual correlations in pace‐of‐life syndrome traits: it triggered the emergence of correlations between behavioural and life‐history traits (e.g. activity and body condition) and between life‐history and sperm traits (e.g. gonopodium size and sperm vitality), but collapsed other between‐individual correlations (e.g. activity and gonopodium size).

Our results reveal that chronic exposure to global pollutants can affect phenotypic traits at both population and individual levels, and even alter individual‐level correlations among such traits in a dose‐specific manner. We discuss the need to integrate individual‐level analyses and test behaviour in association with life‐history and reproductive traits to fully understand how animals respond to human‐induced environmental change.
Improving post‐pandemic environments for children with disabilities through effective partnerships
Authors: Custodio Zhanina U. , Rungduin Teresita T. , Cuevas Emmanuel L. , Cadiz Rosana E. , Del Rosario Therese Lyra Lyn L. , Dela Cruz Kate Anjelline F. , Egonia Maricris F. , Estole Elieza Mae H. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAmid the pandemic, the education sector experienced rapid and profound transformations. Notably, the Philippines transitioned from traditional face‐to‐face instruction to the realm of distance learning, impacting students, particularly those with disabilities. This shift, called Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT), underscored the imperative of collaboration between special education (SpEd) teachers and families. However, the practical implementation of these collaborations often fell short, with stakeholders unprepared for the challenges. Using a qualitative descriptive case study within an interpretive paradigm, this research delved into ERT practices and outlined strategies for the post‐pandemic educational landscape. Challenges encompassed generational disparities, technological hurdles, and learners' characteristics due to suboptimal learning environments. To tackle these issues effectively, the study advocated for essential practices: fostering open communication between SpEd teachers and caregivers, delivering direct instruction, offering personalized activities, and implementing accommodations tailored to children with disabilities (CWD). These practices were poised to enhance support for students as the education sector transitions into a post‐pandemic teaching environment.
Transition from upper secondary to university in students who identify as autistic: A systematic review
Authors: González‐Rodríguez Diego , Pereira Marqués Cintia , Lafuente Jorge Carlos 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe transition from high school to university is usually complex for every student, but especially for minority groups. This is mainly due to the need to create more inclusive universities. The objective of this study was to determine the variables that influence the transition from post‐compulsory education to university for students identifying as autistic. A systematic review was performed of scientific articles about the transition from high school to university for these students. The databases used in the review were: EBSCOhost, SCOPUS and Web of Science. The final sample comprised 38 studies published between 2007 and 2023. The analysis followed an inductive process, in which the selected studies were subject to content analysis. The data were coded qualitatively. The extracted results were summarized in two tables based on their content, which fell into two categories: (1) non‐academic and academic variables that pose a problem for proper transition and (2) academic and non‐academic variables that can benefit the transition process. A wide variety of different variables influence the transition process, and it is important to know each person's life history in order to give them the most suitable educational response possible.
Impact of peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis on mortality in patients with end‐stage renal disease: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Wu Zhou , Chen Fen , Li Ping , Zhao Mingrui 
Published: August 2024

AbstractIntroductionThe mortality impact of peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) in end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) remains uncertain.MethodsA meta‐analysis comparing mortality in ESRD patients on PD versus HD was conducted, including 9 studies with 7556 HD and 2651 PD patients.ResultsNo significant difference was found in all‐cause mortality, cardiovascular‐related mortality, or infection‐related mortality between HD and PD patients. Hemoglobin, ferritin, and iron levels were similar in groups, but HD patients had higher albumin and BUN levels (p < 0.05). Regarding cardiovascular factors and bone minerals, total cholesterol and LDL levels were significantly lower, and calcium levels were significantly higher in the HD group compared with the PD group (p < 0.01).ConclusionMortality does not significantly differ between HD and PD in ESRD patients, though HD is linked to higher serum albumin levels and lower levels of total cholesterol and LDL.
Cultural immersion in dietetics curricula: A method for ensuring Aboriginal pedagogies are used for Aboriginal educational content
Authors: Davies Alyse , Chen Juliana , Allman‐Farinelli Margaret , Rangan Anna , Brown Latoya , Vidor Jacquelin , Nicholson Margaret , Ireland Merryl , Chan Jacqueline W. S. , Porykali Bobby 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAimsTo describe an Aboriginal cultural immersion delivered to dietetics students at a large university in Australia and assess its effectiveness as a method to teach Aboriginal history, culture, diet, and health in dietetics.MethodsTaking a strength‐based approach, Aboriginal processes of learning were privileged, with the cultural immersion being co‐designed with immersion educators, a First Nations researcher, and dietetics academic. The cultural immersion consisted of an opening ceremony and four stations of yarning, weaving, bush tucker, and artefacts/medicines. A mixed‐methods approach was used, with triangulation of data from pre‐ and postsurveys, station mapping, and focus group interviews. Quantitative and qualitative data were simultaneously analysed from participating first‐year Master of Nutrition and Dietetics students and then drawn together for an integrated understanding of the impact of the cultural immersion on student learnings.ResultsFifty‐three students completed pre‐ and postsurveys and 36 participated in focus groups. Through sharing lived experiences, learning through culture, and keeping sessions practical and Aboriginal leadership, each cultural immersion station utilised Aboriginal processes of learning that meaningfully engaged students with Aboriginal education content, appreciate holistic health and increased their general knowledge on Aboriginal history, culture, diet, and health (all p < 0.001).ConclusionCultural immersion is one teaching method to enhance student knowledges and can be a part of a programmatic and integrated approach that embeds Aboriginal content throughout the whole curriculum. It is necessary that institutions recognise the value of cultural immersions to student learnings and commit to providing ongoing support.
Taxonomic and abundance biases affect the record of marine eukaryotic plankton communities in sediment DNA archives
Authors: Nguyen Ngoc‐Loi , Pawłowska Joanna , Zajaczkowski Marek , Weiner Agnes K. M. , Cordier Tristan , Grant Danielle M. , De Schepper Stijn , Pawłowski Jan 
Published: August 2024

AbstractEnvironmental DNA (eDNA) preserved in marine sediments is increasingly being used to study past ecosystems. However, little is known about how accurately marine biodiversity is recorded in sediment eDNA archives, especially planktonic taxa. Here, we address this question by comparing eukaryotic diversity in 273 eDNA samples from three water depths and the surface sediments of 24 stations in the Nordic Seas. Analysis of 18S‐V9 metabarcoding data reveals distinct eukaryotic assemblages between water and sediment eDNA. Only 40% of Amplicon Sequence Variants (ASVs) detected in water were also found in sediment eDNA. Remarkably, the ASVs shared between water and sediment accounted for 80% of total sequence reads suggesting that a large amount of plankton DNA is transported to the seafloor, predominantly from abundant phytoplankton taxa. However, not all plankton taxa were equally archived on the seafloor. The plankton DNA deposited in the sediments was dominated by diatoms and showed an underrepresentation of certain nano‐ and picoplankton taxa (Picozoa or Prymnesiophyceae). Our study offers the first insights into the patterns of plankton diversity recorded in sediment in relation to seasonality and spatial variability of environmental conditions in the Nordic Seas. Our results suggest that the genetic composition and structure of the plankton community vary considerably throughout the water column and differ from what accumulates in the sediment. Hence, the interpretation of sedimentary eDNA archives should take into account potential taxonomic and abundance biases when reconstructing past changes in marine biodiversity.
Serum α‐amylase correlates with xerostomia in patients with primary Sjögren's disease
Authors: Lee Adrian Y. S. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractSjögren's disease is one of the most common systemic autoimmune diseases with hallmark features of sicca (dryness) symptoms of the eyes and mouth. There are a variety of ways to quantify xerostomia. α‐Amylase is an enzyme secreted by the pancreas and salivary glands. While not specific to salivary glands, it may be measured as a surrogate marker of their output. Therefore, in this short investigation, we determined if there were any associations of serum α‐amylase with subjective and objective markers of xerostomia. This investigation found a correlation between objective and subjective markers of xerostomia and α‐amylase which suggests that measuring this analyte is a novel adjunct to qualifying xerostomia in the clinic.
What would have made work in the COVID‐19 ICU less demanding? A qualitative study from 13 Swedish COVID‐19 ICUs
Authors: Escher Cecilia , Engqvist Fanny , Creutzfeldt Johan , Dahl Oili , Ericson Mats , Meurling Lisbet 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe COVID‐19 pandemic stretched Swedish intensive care unit (ICU) resources to an extent never experienced before, but even before the pandemic staffing was difficult and the number of staffed ICU beds was low. Studies have revealed high levels of COVID‐19 ICU staff burn‐out and fatigue, and as similar situations with high demands are likely to occur in the future a better understanding of resources that improve staff resilience is important. Using the job‐demand resource theory as a framework, we explored ICU professionals’ views on demands and resources when working in COVID‐19 ICUs with the aim to highlight factors that increased the job resources.MethodsData were collected via a web survey distributed to COVID‐19 ICU professionals, including both regular and temporary roles, working in 13 COVID‐19 ICU wards in Stockholm and Sörmland counties during the spring 2021. A total of 251 written responses to the question “What would have made work in the COVID‐19 ICU less demanding?” were analyzed using thematic analysis. One year later a member‐checking focus group interview was conducted to validate and further explore staff experiences.ResultsThe main themes were work strategy, fairness and support, continuity, accessible leadership, introduction/information, and crisis preparedness. The analysis of the focus group conducted confirmed the main results and the extreme demands on ICU staff during the initial stages of the pandemic.ConclusionTo increase staff health and performance in a long‐term crisis our results suggest; maintaining workplace leadership, scheduling work in advance and, when possible, schedule for recovery.
Health care service utilization and drug overdose death: A national nested case–control registry study
Authors: Gjersing Linn , Amundsen Ellen J. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesMore knowledge is needed to identify and reach those at overdose risk with preventive measures. We examined past 12‐month health service utilization, identified the most frequently utilized service, explored this utilization in more detail, and examined correlates of overdose death.MethodsA population‐based nested case–control registry study including all drug overdose deaths (1 January 2010 to 31 December 2018) in Norway through the Cause of Death Registry (n = 2388). The year‐, age‐ and gender‐matched controls included through a population registry (n = 21,465). Data cross‐linked with population and patient registries. Multivariable conditional logistic regression analyses estimated the likelihood of overdose death.ResultsThe cases (vs. controls) attended a higher median number of services (3 vs. 1). The General Practitioner (GP) was the most utilized service. The majority (55.7%) of cases had 11–50 encounters, while the majority (60.7%) of the controls had 1–5 encounters. No high school diploma, no employment, urban living, social welfare benefits/disability pension, single‐person household, recent incarceration, multiple health service utilization and frequent GP encounters, as well psychological and certain physical diagnoses were correlates of overdose death among the GP attenders.Discussion and ConclusionsThe cases had utilized more services than the controls and the GP was the most frequently utilized service. In addition to low socioeconomic status, psychological and certain physical diagnoses were correlates of overdose death.Scientific SignificanceThis is the first national case–control registry study to document the high utilization of multiple primary and secondary health care services before drug overdose death, as well as reasons for attendance and correlates of overdose death.