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Understanding bank lending and its relationship with profitability and non-performing loans: a meta-analysis
Authors: Gupta Shweta , Bansal Rohit 
Published: July 2024

PurposeThis study is a meta-analysis of the relationship between bank lending, profitability and non-performing loans (NPLs), and the purpose is to identify a research gap in studying this very crucial triad.Design/methodology/approachFirstly, relevant keywords are used to pull the studies from the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases. The initial result is then narrowed down using relevant search criteria by manually filtering the studies based on the title and abstracts, out of which meta-analysis has been done of the findings of the top 200 papers (citation-based).FindingsThe literature in this field of study indicates heterogeneous results for relationships between bank lending and NPLs, bank lending and profitability and also NPLs and profitability. The meta-analysis of the results also reveals that the behaviour of these variables shows heterogeneity, which, based on the literature review, can be attributed to the different economic conditions during the study period and thus indicates nonlinearity in the behaviour of these variables.Originality/valueThis review explores the interrelationship of three variables, as they are very important to strike a proper balance between growth and safety in the banking industry, but the same has been inadequately researched in past studies.
Sukuk structure and risk exposures: evidence from an originator perspective
Authors: Alhammadi Salah , Archer Simon , Aloumi Dalal 
Published: July 2024

Purpose
Despite the growing prevalence of Sukuk issuances, there remains a significant knowledge gap concerning their specific risk exposures to originators of issuances rather than to investors, particularly compared to conventional bonds, and the implications of this for the corporate governance (CG) of originators. This study aims to examine the risks faced by originators and sponsors of Sukuk issuances, drawing insights from unique Sukuk case studies. The distinct characteristics of Sukuk include legal intricacies and Shari’ah compliance, which pose particular challenges to originators. Effective risk management is a key issue for CG in these areas.

Design/methodology/approach
A sequential explanatory case study method is employed, utilising the content analysis approach to extract information from various articles, reports and Sukuk case studies, including Tamweel Residential Mortgage Backed Sukuk and Tamweel Sukuk Limited.

Findings
The findings underscore the critical issues for originators in navigating risks within Sukuk structures, particularly concerning Shari’ah non-compliance and default risk. This highlights the importance of managing risks inherent in Sukuk structures, considering both Shari’ah compliance obligations and the sustainability of Sukuk in terms of default risk. Default scenarios raise unique questions regarding stakeholders' interests, specifically those of shareholders, investors and creditors, contingent on the Sukuk issuance's structure and contractual basis of the Sukuk issuance.

Practical implications
The need for a CG framework conducive to the effective management of these risks, thereby ensuring both Shari’ah compliance and long-term viability, which is crucial for the sustainable growth of Sukuk in the financial landscape.

Originality/value
This study offers a unique perspective by focusing on the risks faced by originators of Sukuk issuances, a largely unexplored area, and underscores the importance of effective risk management for CG and sustainability of Sukuk issuances.
Optimizing green knowledge acquisition through entrepreneurial orientation and resource orchestration for sustainable business performance
Authors: Baquero Asier 
Published: July 2024

PurposeConsidering the importance of green knowledge in firms' sustainability, this study investigates the mediating mechanism of green knowledge acquisition (GKA) and the moderating role of resource orchestration capability (ROC) in the relationship between green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) and corporate sustainable performance (CSP).Design/methodology/approachUsing a sample of 388 executives from 195 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE, this study used partial least squares structural equation modelling to examine the proposed relationships among the constructs.FindingsThe research shows that GEO affects CSP's environmental, economic, and social aspects of CSP. This study also highlights the mediating role of GKA in the relationship between GEO and CSP. The moderated mediation analysis results indicate that when ROC is elevated, GEO's indirect influence on environmental and economic performance through GKA is more pronounced.Practical implicationsThis study provides useful insights and a novel approach for manufacturing industries and authoritative bodies to alleviate environmental deterioration and improve CSP by encouraging GKA through green entrepreneurship.Originality/valueThis study enriches the existing literature on GEO, GKA, and CSP by focusing on environmental challenges and applying the resource-based view (RBV) framework. The study's findings broaden the theoretical basis for green entrepreneurship, provide guidance on enhancing CSP in manufacturing firms, and advance green entrepreneurship research.
The complexity of corruption and recent trends in information technology for combating corruption in India
Authors: Sakuntala S. Sri , Sarakanam Srinivas , Dhavan Avinash , Taggar Rashi , Kohli Garima 
Published: July 2024

PurposeThe paper examines the recent trends in information technology for combating corruption and its impact on the Indian economy. It further explores how technology is being used to tackle corruption in India and the resulting economic benefits.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology encompasses qualitative analysis to investigate corruption comprehensively. It involves content analysis of corruption-related documents, case studies, and expert interviews. Recent information technological advancements are explored, including blockchain and AI, for their anti-corruption potential.FindingsThis study reveals that the negative impacts of corruption on society include reduced economic growth, weakened institutions, and decreased public trust in government. Various technological advancements such as e-governance, blockchain, AI, and big data analytics have been implemented to enhance transparency and accountability in government processes. Special cases and examples of application of such technology tools and techniques adopted by the organizations to control corruption are discussed.Originality/valueThis paper highlights the need for legal reforms, institutional strengthening, and awareness-raising campaigns to complement technological advancements in the fight against corruption.
The association between paternal diabetes mellitus and successful pregnancy—Examined in a nationwide population undergoing reproductive treatment
Authors: Sønnichsen‐Dreehsen Anne‐Sofie , Fedder Jens , Wod Mette , Thorarinsson Caroline Thingholm , Nørgård Bente Mertz 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundAbout 15% of all pregnancies end in pregnancy loss. As most studies have focused on maternal factors little is known regarding the influence of paternal factors on the chance of successful pregnancy.ObjectivesThis cohort study aims to assess the chance of biochemical pregnancy, clinical pregnancy, and live‐born children in couples where the male partner has diabetes mellitus (DM).Materials and methodsWe performed a nationwide cohort study. Couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatment from 2006 to 2019 were included. The exposed cohorts comprised embryo transfers in couples with paternal type 1 DM (T1DM), type 2 DM (T2DM), or mixed type DM (TMDM). The unexposed cohort included embryo transfers in couples without paternal DM.ResultsA total of 101,875 embryo transfers were included. Of these, 503 males had T1DM, 225 males had T2DM, 263 males had TMDM, and 100,884 did not have DM. For paternal T1DM, the adjusted OR for achieving a biochemical pregnancy, clinical pregnancy, and live‐born child were 0.97 (95% CI 0.77–1.23), 1.08 (95% CI 0.65–1.79), and 0.75 (95% CI 0.49–1.14), respectively. For paternal T2DM, the adjusted OR for achieving a biochemical pregnancy, clinical pregnancy, and live‐born child were 0.80 (95% CI 0.56;1.16), 0.67 (95% CI 0.32–1.41), and 1.03 (95% CI 0.48–2.20), respectively. For the paternal TMDM, the adjusted OR for achieving a biochemical pregnancy, clinical pregnancy and livebirth were 0.95 (95% CI 0.67–1.33), 1.31 (95% CI 0.56–2.92), and 1.19 (95% CI 0.59–2.38), respectively.ConclusionPaternal DM was not associated with a statistically significant decreased chance of biochemical pregnancy, clinical pregnancy, or live birth
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of itepekimab in adults with moderate‐to‐severe atopic dermatitis: Results from two terminated phase II trials
Authors: Kosloski Matthew P. , Guttman‐Yassky Emma , Cork Michael J. , Worm Margitta , Nahm Dong‐Ho , Zhu Xiaoping , Ruddy Marcella K. , Harel Sivan , Kamal Mohamed A. , Goulaouic Hélène , Xu Christine R. , Avetisova Elena , Davis John D. , Nivens Michael C. , Shabbir Arsalan , Radin Allen 
Published: July 2024

AbstractInterleukin‐33 (IL‐33) is a proinflammatory alarmin cytokine released by damaged epithelial tissue cells that initiates and amplifies both type 1 and type 2 inflammatory cascades. A role for IL‐33 in atopic dermatitis (AD; a chronic, relapsing type 2 inflammatory disease of the skin) has been proposed. Itepekimab is a novel human IgG4P monoclonal antibody against IL‐33, currently in clinical development for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Two global phase II studies—a dose‐ranging itepekimab monotherapy study (NCT03738423) and a proof‐of‐concept study of itepekimab alone and in combination with dupilumab (NCT03736967)—were conducted in patients with moderate‐to‐severe AD to assess safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and efficacy; both studies were terminated following an interim analysis of the proof‐of‐concept study, which failed to demonstrate the efficacy of itepekimab. In these two studies, itepekimab exhibited linear and dose‐proportional pharmacokinetics. Pharmacodynamics of total IL‐33 indicated that itepekimab saturated binding to the target in serum at 300 mg q2w and q4w doses, and decreased blood eosinophil counts. Concentration–time profiles of itepekimab and total IL‐33 were similar for itepekimab with or without dupilumab, and between East Asian and non‐East Asian subgroups. Itepekimab was generally well tolerated, both alone and in combination with dupilumab. The lack of clinical efficacy for itepekimab observed in these studies suggests that IL‐33 may not be a key pathogenic driver in moderate‐to‐severe AD.
Japanese clinical practice guidelines for prostate cancer 2023
Authors: Kohjimoto Yasuo , Uemura Hiroji , Yoshida Masahiro , Hinotsu Shiro , Takahashi Satoru , Takeuchi Tsutomu , Suzuki Kazuhiro , Shinmoto Hiroshi , Tamada Tsutomu , Inoue Takahiro , Sugimoto Mikio , Takenaka Atsushi , Habuchi Tomonori , Ishikawa Hitoshi , Mizowaki Takashi , Saito Shiro , Miyake Hideaki , Matsubara Nobuaki , Nonomura Norio , Sakai Hideki , Ito Akihiro , Ukimura Osamu , Matsuyama Hideyasu , Hara Isao 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis fourth edition of the Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prostate Cancer 2023 is compiled. It was revised under the leadership of the Japanese Urological Association, with members selected from multiple academic societies and related organizations (Japan Radiological Society, Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology, the Department of EBM and guidelines, Japan Council for Quality Health Care (Minds), Japanese Society of Pathology, and the patient group (NPO Prostate Cancer Patients Association)), in accordance with the Minds Manual for Guideline Development (2020 ver. 3.0). The most important feature of this revision is the adoption of systematic reviews (SRs) in determining recommendations for 14 clinical questions (CQs). Qualitative SRs for these questions were conducted, and the final recommendations were made based on the results through the votes of 24 members of the guideline development group. Five algorithms based on these results were also created. Contents not covered by the SRs, which are considered textbook material, have been described in the general statement. In the general statement, a literature search for 14 areas was conducted; then, based on the general statement and CQs of the Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prostate Cancer 2016, the findings revealed after the 2016 guidelines were mainly described. This article provides an overview of these guidelines.
Implementing a gerontological nursing competencies programme in aged care: Participant experiences
Authors: Traynor Victoria , Britten Nicole , Gibson Diane , Munk, Stephanie , Chenoweth Lynn , Stokes Jolan , Moroney Tracey , Strickland Karen , Donaghy Toni , Bail Kasia 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimsTo explore the experience of registered nurses and their mentors in the implementation of the Gerontological Nursing Competencies in long‐term aged care and the perceived effectiveness and suitability of the programme to support nurse development.BackgroundThe global population is ageing and needs a reliable aged‐care nursing workforce.IntroductionOpportunities for education and mentorship for newly qualified and experienced aged‐care nurses warrant investigation.MethodsQualitative evaluation using semi‐structured focus groups was conducted following the implementation of the programme into five not‐for‐profit long‐term aged‐care organisations and analysed by a reflexive qualitative thematic approach and reported according to COREQ criteria.ResultsA total of 21 nurses (7 mentors and 14 mentees) participated in six focus groups. Five themes were generated: (1) nurses gained confidence and competence through the programme; (2) the facilitation of suitable mentoring activities and approaches was crucial to success; (3) the programme helps nurses recognise gerontology as a specialty; (4) the programme contributes to building a strategy of recruitment/retention/quality improvement in the sector; (5) barriers, challenges, changes and recommendations were identified.DiscussionThe Gerontological Nursing Competency model, which combined adaptive mentoring supported by reflective practice embedded in a gerontological nursing competencies framework, was perceived to improve nurse confidence and competence to lead and improve nursing standards of care.Conclusion and implications for nursing and health policyThe evidence‐based competencies are an acceptable and effective method for supporting gerontological nurse development. Expansion of, and accessibility to, the programme may aid global responses to aged‐care reform, by building the recognition of gerontological nursing as a specialty and contributing towards recruitment, retention and quality care improvements.
Listed founding family firms and labor cost stickiness#
Authors: Gnoth Carsten , Rapp Marc Steffen , Udoieva Julia 
Published: July 2024

AbstractDoes founding family control affect labor cost stickiness? Theoretically, labor cost stickiness is a double‐sided sword: While it can be interpreted as long‐term commitment to employees, it increases operating leverage, reduces operating performance, and thus jeopardizes long‐term firm survival. Empirically, we find that—consistent with socioemotional wealth theory suggesting that founding family firms are more employee oriented—founding family firms exhibit greater labor costs stickiness. The pattern is more pronounced in industries with high labor turnover and high labor intensity. Furthermore, we find that abnormal high labor cost stickiness in family firms reduces profitability and non‐labor investments.
The utility of obesity polygenic risk scores from research to clinical practice: A review
Authors: Jansen Philip R. , Vos Niels , van Uhm Jorrit , Dekkers Ilona A. , van der Meer Rieneke , Mannens Marcel M. A. M. , van Haelst Mieke M. 
Published: July 2024

SummaryObesity represents a major public health emergency worldwide, and its etiology is shaped by a complex interplay of environmental and genetic factors. Over the last decade, polygenic risk scores (PRS) have emerged as a promising tool to quantify an individual's genetic risk of obesity. The field of PRS in obesity genetics is rapidly evolving, shedding new lights on obesity mechanisms and holding promise for contributing to personalized prevention and treatment. Challenges persist in terms of its clinical integration, including the need for further validation in large‐scale prospective cohorts, ethical considerations, and implications for health disparities. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of PRS for studying the genetics of obesity, spanning from methodological nuances to clinical applications and challenges. We summarize the latest developments in the generation and refinement of PRS for obesity, including advances in methodologies for aggregating genome‐wide association study data and improving PRS predictive accuracy, and discuss limitations that need to be overcome to fully realize its potential benefits of PRS in both medicine and public health.
Clinical Analysis and Imaging Study of Lateral Lumbar Intervertebral Fusion in the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis
Authors: Zhao Yi‐Bo , Jin Yuan‐Zhang , Zhao Xiao‐Feng , Lu Xiang‐Dong , Qi De‐Tai , Zhou Run‐Tian , Wang Xiao‐Nan , Liu Hai‐Feng , Chen Liang , Xi Kun , Yang‐Zhang  , Sun Tian‐Sheng , Feng Shi‐Qing , Zhang Zhi‐Cheng , Zhao Bin 
Published: July 2024

ObjectiveAs the population ages and technology advances, lateral lumbar intervertebral fusion (LLIF) is gaining popularity for the treatment of degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS). This study investigated the feasibility, minimally invasive concept, and benefits of LLIF for the treatment of DLS by observing and assessing the clinical efficacy, imaging changes, and complications following the procedure.MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for 52 DLS patients (12 men and 40 women, aged 65.84 ± 9.873 years) who underwent LLIF from January 2019 to January 2023. The operation time, blood loss, complications, clinical efficacy indicators (visual analogue scale [VAS], Oswestry disability index [ODI], and 36‐Item Short Form Survey), and imaging indicators (coronal position: Cobb angle and center sacral vertical line–C7 plumbline [CSVL–C7PL]; and sagittal position: sagittal vertical axis [SVA], lumbar lordosis [LL], pelvic incidence angle [PI], and thoracic kyphosis angle [TK] were measured). All patients were followed up. The above clinical evaluation indexes and imaging outcomes of patients postoperatively and at last follow‐up were compared to their preoperative results.ResultsCompared to the preoperative values, the Cobb angle and LL angle were significantly improved after surgery (p < 0.001). Meanwhile, CSVL–C7PL, SVA, and TK did not change much after surgery (p > 0.05) but improved significantly at follow‐up (p < 0.001). There was no significant change in PI at either the postoperative or follow‐up timepoint. The operation took 283.90 ± 81.62 min and resulted in a total blood loss of 257.27 ± 213.44 mL. No significant complications occurred. Patients were followed up for to 21.7 ± 9.8 months. VAS, ODI, and SF‐36 scores improved considerably at postoperative and final follow‐up compared to preoperative levels (p < 0.001). After surgery, the Cobb angle and LL angle had improved significantly compared to preoperative values (p < 0.001). CSVL–C7PL, SVA, and TK were stable after surgery (p > 0.05) but considerably improved during follow‐up (p < 0.001). PI showed no significant change at either the postoperative or follow‐up timepoints.ConclusionLateral lumbar intervertebral fusion treatment of DLS significantly improved sagittal and coronal balance of the lumbar spine, as well as compensatory thoracic scoliosis, with good clinical and radiological findings. Furthermore, there was less blood, less trauma, and quicker recovery from surgery.
Response to Robert Bernasconi's “Slavery's absence from histories of moral and political philosophy”
Authors: Mercier Lucie K. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractI focus in this response on what I take to be Bernasconi's proposal to dissolve and reframe moral and political philosophies around the problematic of slavery. Insofar as, in the wake of Afro‐diasporic and Black radical thought, it offers us one version of an argument that has now touched virtually all aspects of modern European philosophy, how are we to understand the specific orientations of Bernasconi's approach? Reading Bernasconi's article, I comment on the following points: (1) the notion of “absence” or “silence” about slavery, (2) Bernasconi's focus on methodology rather than individual moral or political responsibility, and (3) his shift away from canonical philosophical figures. To conclude, I open further questions regarding the relationships between the “material” approach to the history of philosophy he advocates in this article and the project of a “critical philosophy of race” he has defended elsewhere.
Adherence to Periodic Dilated Eye Examinations and Its Determinants Among Nepalese Patients With Diagnosed Diabetes: A Single‐Center Hospital‐Based Analysis Using Health Belief Model
Authors: Suwal Barsha , Shrestha Rajan , Khatri Bijay , Upadhyay Madan Prasad 
Published: July 2024

Introduction: To find the adherence rate to periodic dilated eye examinations (DEEs) and its determinants among patients with diagnosed diabetes.Research Design and Methods: In this cross‐sectional study of 165 participants with diagnosed diabetes (Type 1/2) attending a general hospital with a diabetes clinic, we explored perceptions of barriers and facilitators of DEE at the individual level using a framework adapted from the health belief model (HBM). Patients were compared using t tests for continuous data and chi‐square tests for categorical data.Results: The rate of adherence to DEE (as defined by DEE within a year) was 62.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 55.0%–69.8%). The mean age of the patients was 56.81 (±13.29) years. We found that the mean benefit score was significantly higher, and the mean barrier score was significantly lower in those adhering to DEE (p < 0.001); but the susceptibility, severity, and self‐efficacy scores were not significantly different. Furthermore, those under treatment for diabetes mellitus (DM), those with diabetic retinopathy (DR) in them or their family member, and those with DM duration of 1 year or less were significantly likely to adhere to DEE (p < 0.005). Additionally, those who had received advice for eye screening from their physicians were about 25 times more likely to adhere to DEE (95% CI =6.80–92.05) than those who were not advised.Conclusion: A larger proportion of people with diabetes did not adhere to periodic DEE. Benefits and barriers were found to be determinants in this population. Further exploration in a larger population and the use of HBM to increase adherence to periodic DEE can be tested by targeting behavioral counseling along with other traditional approaches.