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A qualitative investigation into financial well-being and social capital of retired government school teachers
Authors: Mundi Hardeep Singh , Vashisht Shailja , Rao Manish 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the financial well-being and social capital of Indian retirees. The paper investigates the extent of subjective financial well-being, the dependence on debts and the extent of bridging and bonding social capital of retirees with similar retirement pensions to understand the main issues they face.

Design/methodology/approach
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 retired government schoolteachers. Two individuals transcribed the interviews after a pilot study, which helped remove repetitive responses. After ensuring the authenticity of the transcripts, the data was analyzed using interpretive phenomenological analysis.

Findings
The study's key findings reveal that retirees, armed with a clear understanding of their retirement income, exhibit a sense of financial control. At the same time, the presence of debt and the potential for high healthcare expenses adversely impact their subjective financial well-being. In terms of social capital, retirees predominantly rely on support from close-knit communities of friends and neighbors, as against their children. Additionally, retirees who migrate from their native places encounter challenges in establishing bridging social capital.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on financial well-being, specifically within the context of vulnerable groups such as retirees in India, where the absence of a state-supported retirement system adds a distinctive dimension. Against the backdrop of India's traditional societal framework, the research extends the existing literature by delving into the nuanced effects of evolving social dynamics on the social capital of retirees.
Forever I am yours: the interrelationship between service brand love, psychological contracts and customer switching barriers in the banking industry
Authors: Mnong'one Caroline , Kowero Furaha , Amani David 
Published: August 2024

Purpose
This study aims to examine the influence of dimensions of the psychological contract on strengthening customers' switching barriers through the mediating role of service brand love.

Design/methodology/approach
The study used a cross-sectional survey research design to collect data from 406 respondents from commercial banks in the banking industry. A quantitative approach using structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data collected through structured questionnaires.

Findings
The findings revealed that dimensions of the psychological contract, namely, ideological, transactional and relational psychological contract, significantly influence the strengthening of customers' switching barriers when mediated by service brand love.

Practical implications
Managers should consider adopting high-intensity relationship approaches that go beyond mere customer satisfaction to ensure customer retention.

Originality/value
While customer retention remains the primary avenue for establishing competitive advantages, there remain unresolved issues regarding what determines customers’ intentions to stay or switch. This study represents one of the initial endeavors to explore the psychological contract within the context of the service industry. It contributes to the existing knowledge by enhancing the understanding of the mechanisms that can impact customers' switching barriers and complements the literature on customer retention in the service domain.
Integrated management systems: a content and bibliometric analysis
Authors: Chountalas Panos T. , Lagodimos Athanasios G. 
Published: August 2024

PurposeSignificant interest in Integrated Management Systems (IMS), as a key area within ISO-related Management System Standards (MSS) literature, has been evident from both academia and industry over the past three decades. This study aims to map the evolution and current state of IMS research and propose possible directions for future studies.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive content and bibliometric analysis of 846 documents from the Scopus database across the period 1995 to 2023 was conducted. This included performance analysis to track publication trends and identify key contributors, and content analysis to specify dominant research methodologies and the MSS most commonly integrated. Furthermore, science mapping techniques—such as co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence analysis, and bibliographic coupling—were utilized to outline the collaborative networks and the conceptual and intellectual structure of the field.FindingsThe study identifies three principal IMS research themes: the practical implementation of IMS, their role in promoting sustainability and social responsibility, and their impact on continuous performance improvement. It also highlights the field’s evolution and key research constituents—including influential works, prolific authors, leading academic institutions and countries, and top publishing journals. It further reveals that IMS research exhibits strong collaboration across authors and countries, and a rich methodological plurality, notably with a marked increase in empirical surveys in recent years. Additionally, it identifies the most frequently referenced MSS for integration, prominently featuring ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001.Originality/valueThis study is original in its application of a dual analytical approach—bibliometric and content analysis—to provide a holistic overview of IMS research. It offers new insights into the integration of diverse MSS and proposes several promising paths for future research. Among the most prominent are standardizing IMS fundamental specifications, conducting more empirical research with advanced methods to evaluate the effects of MSS integration, providing practical support for organizations in IMS implementation through tailored methodologies and tools, and exploring the potential of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 technologies to advance IMS practices.
How signature strengths develop positive interdependence and empowerment in an inclusive education context
Authors: Bressoud Nicolas , Samson Andrea Christiane , Gay Philippe , Garbaliauskaite ‐ Plagnol Gabija , Audrin Catherine , Lucciarini Elena , Shankland Rebecca 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis study evaluates the Individual Strengths, Collective Power! program in fostering students' use of strengths vocabulary and improving classroom relationships in an inclusive education setting in Switzerland, where students with and without special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) attend school together. The study involved 179 students, ages 8 to 12, divided into an experimental group that received specific training and an active control group that had access to program resources, regardless of their SEND status. The study used the Strengths Use Scale (SUS) and the Gratitude Questionnaire to measure students' awareness of their strengths and gratitude. In addition, a sociometric measure, the Peer Acceptance Index (PAI), was developed to assess classroom dynamics. Results indicate that strengths‐based interventions significantly expanded students' vocabulary of strengths and increased positive discourse, particularly among girls. Time and age were the main predictors of positive peer commentary, rather than the interventions themselves, which had no significant effect on PAI scores. The study suggests that strengths‐based tools, even without guided use, can positively influence students' language about strengths, although they did not change classroom relationships within the 9‐week period. Further research is recommended to explore the specific effects and mechanisms of strengths‐based interventions in inclusive settings.
Prevalence of fentanyl in the pediatric postmortem population from 2019 to 2023
Authors: Peterson Brianna L. , Midthun Kari M. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractFor the past decade, illicitly manufactured fentanyl has been a primary contributor in drug overdose deaths regardless of age. The pediatric population is particularly vulnerable to fentanyl exposure, yet there are limited case reports involving this population. Postmortem cases from 2019 to 2023 were retrospectively analyzed to determine the prevalence of fentanyl in decedents between 0 and 12 years of age. Over this time frame, the fentanyl positivity rate increased from 2.6 to 6.2% (n = 632). The most commonly reported age group was 0–4 years, with a peak around 1 year of age for toddlers. Fentanyl concentrations in blood (n = 573) ranged from 0.19 to 360 ng/mL (mean 18 ng/mL, median 6.9 ng/mL). Polydrug use was present in 428 cases; midazolam (n = 96) and methamphetamine (n = 66) were the most common drugs found concurrently in blood with fentanyl, followed by markers of illicitly manufactured fentanyl, such as xylazine (n = 23), para‐fluorofentanyl (n = 18), and acetyl fentanyl (n = 17). This report contrasts the differences in postmortem pediatric fentanyl toxicology results for three groups of case histories: likely medical intervention (n = 113), pregnancy/birth related (n = 136), and inadvertent/intentional exposure (n = 196). Overall, this study provides a retrospective review of postmortem pediatric fentanyl concentrations in a variety of biological matrices and highlights the need for comprehensive toxicology testing in postmortem pediatric casework.
Integration of ssGWAS and ROH analyses for uncovering genetic variants associated with reproduction traits in Large White pigs
Authors: Zhang Zhenyang , Zhao Wei , Wang Zhen , Pan Yuchun , Wang Qishan , Zhang Zhe 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe low heritability of reproduction traits such as total number born (TNB), number born alive (NBA) and adjusted litter weight until 21 days at weaning (ALW) poses a challenge for genetic improvement. In this study, we aimed to identify genetic variants that influence these traits and evaluate the accuracy of genomic selection (GS) using these variants as genomic features. We performed single‐step genome‐wide association studies (ssGWAS) on 17 823 Large White (LW) pigs, of which 2770 were genotyped by 50K single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) chips. Additionally, we analyzed runs of homozygosity (ROH) in the population and tested their effects on the traits. The genomic feature best linear unbiased prediction (GFBLUP) was then carried out in an independent population of 350 LW pigs using identified trait‐related SNP subsets as genomic features. As a result, our findings identified five, one and four SNP windows that explaining more than 1% of genetic variance for ALW, TNB, and NBA, respectively and discovered 358 hotspots and nine ROH islands. The ROH SSC1:21814570–27186456 and SSC11:7220366–14276394 were found to be significantly associated with ALW and NBA, respectively. We assessed the genomic estimated breeding value accuracy through 20 replicates of five‐fold cross‐validation. Our findings demonstrate that GFBLUP, incorporating SNPs located in effective ROH (p‐value < 0.05) as genomic features, might enhance GS accuracy for ALW compared with GBLUP. Additionally, using SNPs explaining more than 0.1% of the genetic variance in ssGWAS for NBA as genomic features might improve the GS accuracy, too. However, it is important to note that the incorporation of inappropriate genomic features can significantly reduce GS accuracy. In conclusion, our findings provide valuable insights into the genetic mechanisms of reproductive traits in pigs and suggest that the ssGWAS and ROH have the potential to enhance the accuracy of GS for reproductive traits in LW pigs.
The effect of 30 min of supine rest on plasma renin concentrations in paediatric patients
Authors: Al‐Zoubaidi D. F. , Johannsen T. H. , Jørgensen N. R. , Main K. M. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAimThe aim of this study is to interpret plasma renin concentrations (PRCs) correctly in a clinical setting, it is essential to understand to what extent physical activity influences the concentration. Reference values for different postural positions exist for adults, but data for children are sparse. In this study, the effect of 30 min of rest on plasma renin concentrations in paediatric patients was examined.MethodsIn total, 41 paediatric patients, undergoing either arginine or clonidine provocation tests for growth hormone deficiency, were included. For each stimulation test, two blood samples were drawn. One at time 0 min and one after 30 min of rest. In total, renin concentrations were determined in 86 serum samples.ResultsRenin concentrations decreased from 0 to 30 min with a median value of −20.5% (inter‐quartile range: −33.0% to −12.8%). This decrease was not dependent on sex, age, medication or comorbidity, and the variance of renin did not differ between 0 and 30 min.ConclusionRenin concentrations in children differ according to postural position, which is comparable to adults. Thus, the clinical interpretation of renin results needs to consider the preanalytical conditions applied in the local reference population.
Montelukast use in pregnancy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of maternal and fetal outcomes in asthma treatment
Authors: Fareed Areeba , Siblini Dima , Vaid Rayyan , Farhat Hadi , Rida Ahmad , Moradeyo Abdulrahmon , Khan Muhammad Ahsan 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the safety of montelukast in treating asthma during pregnancy, focusing on maternal and fetal outcomes such as congenital anomalies (CA), preterm delivery, low birthweight, spontaneous abortion, gestational diabetes mellitus, and preeclampsia. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in Google Scholar, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library databases from inception until April 30, 2024. The eligible studies assessed the safety of montelukast for asthma treatment during pregnancy. The review suggests that montelukast use during pregnancy may not significantly increase the risk of major CA. The pooled results yielded risk ratio (RR) for CA was 1.13 [95% CI (0.74, 1.73), p = 0.56, I2 = 0%]. Montelukast may be associated with preterm delivery and a low birthweight odds ratio (OR) of 1.82 [95% CI (1.35, 2.45), p < 0.001, I2 = 0%]. No significant risks were found concerning neurodevelopmental outcomes. The associations with spontaneous abortion were inconclusive [OR = 1.03, 95% CI (0.72, 1.5), p = 0.86, I2 = 73%], highlighting the need for further research. This comprehensive review underscores the importance of further investigating the safety profile of montelukast during pregnancy. While the overall findings indicate a relatively favorable safety profile, especially regarding major CA, careful consideration is needed for the potential risks of preterm delivery and low birthweight.
Natural compounds from herbs and nutraceuticals as glycogen synthase kinase‐3β inhibitors in Alzheimer's disease treatment
Authors: Zhao Zheng , Yuan Ye , Li Shuang , Wang Xiaofeng , Yang Xue 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundAlzheimer's disease (AD) pathogenesis is complex. The pathophysiology is not fully understood, and safe and effective treatments are needed. Glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK‐3β) mediates AD progression through several signaling pathways. Recently, several studies have found that various natural compounds from herbs and nutraceuticals can significantly improve AD symptoms.AimsThis review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the potential neuroprotective impacts of natural compounds as inhibitors of GSK‐3β in the treatment of AD.Materials and MethodsWe conducted a systematic literature search on PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, focusing on in vitro and in vivo studies that investigated natural compounds as inhibitors of GSK‐3β in the treatment of AD.ResultsThe mechanism may be related to GSK‐3β activation inhibition to regulate amyloid beta production, tau protein hyperphosphorylation, cell apoptosis, and cellular inflammation. By reviewing recent studies on GSK‐3β inhibition in phytochemicals and AD intervention, flavonoids including oxyphylla A, quercetin, morin, icariin, linarin, genipin, and isoorientin were reported as potent GSK‐3β inhibitors for AD treatment. Polyphenols such as schisandrin B, magnolol, and dieckol have inhibitory effects on GSK‐3β in AD models, including in vivo models. Sulforaphene, ginsenoside Rd, gypenoside XVII, falcarindiol, epibrassinolides, 1,8‐Cineole, and andrographolide are promising GSK‐3β inhibitors.ConclusionsNatural compounds from herbs and nutraceuticals are potential candidates for AD treatment. They may qualify as derivatives for development as promising compounds that provide enhanced pharmacological characteristics.
Presentation and management of marantic endocarditis: A case series
Authors: Patil Ricky , Yongue Camille , James Les , Zhou Fang , Saric Muhamed , Vaynblat Mikhail 
Published: August 2024

AbstractMarantic endocarditis is defined as a sterile endocarditis that is rarely encountered in clinical practice. This case series illustrates five cases of marantic endocarditis. All cases were diagnosed on trans thoracic echocardiography and verified on transesophageal echocardiography. The first three cases occur in the setting of antiphospholipid syndrome; the last two occur in the setting of advanced malignancy. Two cases were treated successfully with anticoagulation, while two others required valvular surgery. One case resulted in mortality. The treatment course of these five patients mirrors certain patterns described in the literature.
Fatigue life improvement by shot peening for pre‐fatigue tested carburized steel
Authors: Fujino Masashi , Tsuji Toshiya , Takahashi Koji 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe effect of shot peening (SP) on pre‐fatigue tested carburized steel was investigated. Plane‐bending fatigue tests were conducted on carburized CrMo steel that was pre‐fatigue tested and treated with SP. Fatigue cracks were induced by pre‐fatigue tests with a stress amplitude of σa = 1000 MPa, and the number of the pre‐fatigue test cycles was 2.0 × 104 (L5 test) and 4.0 × 104 (L15 test). We compared the fatigue lives of the fatigue‐damaged and smooth specimens without fatigue damage treated with the same SP. The fatigue life of the L5 tested specimens with SP was longer than that of the non‐fatigue damaged smooth specimens after SP. Therefore, the fatigue cracks introduced by the L5 test can be rendered harmless by SP. Furthermore, near‐surface material properties were evaluated and the mechanisms of rendering surface cracks harmless were investigated.
Effects of peer familiarity on Chinese English learners’ L2 learning in collaborative writing
Authors: Liu Jiaxin , Ding Feng , Niu Ruiying 
Published: August 2024

AbstractIn second language education, the pairing of students for interaction, particularly based on peer familiarity, has garnered considerable attention from researchers. Despite this focus, studies examining the impact of peer familiarity on language learning during peer interactions have produced varied results, with limited exploration in the context of collaborative writing tasks. This study seeks to investigate the effects of peer familiarity on Chinese English learners’ language learning in collaborative writing. Two groups of participants were recruited, including five familiar pairs and five unfamiliar pairs. Their interactive dialogues throughout the collaborative writing process were recorded; transcribed; and then analyzed for the number, type, and outcome of language‐related episodes (LREs). Our findings revealed that the familiar pairs exhibited a significantly higher production of LREs and a greater success rate in solving these episodes compared to the unfamiliar pairs. Furthermore, all participants demonstrated a higher retention rate for successfully solved LREs compared to unsolved ones, although no significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of language learning retention. The findings offer pedagogical implications for student grouping in collaborative work.
Co‐digestion of xanthan gum/Lactobacillus plantarum 75‐coated cantaloupes with Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) fruits or beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) leaves on the bioaccessibility of anthocyanins and carotenoid components
Authors: Chikhala Tshudufhadzo , Seke Faith , Mianda Sephora Mutombo , Slabbert Retha , Sivakumar Dharini 
Published: August 2024

SummaryCo‐digestion of cantaloupe (C) melon fresh cuts (FC) coated with probiotics [Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 75/xanthan gum with Natal plum (NP)] or beetroot leaves (BL) was evaluated to determine their bioaccessibility of individual anthocyanins (cyanidin‐3‐glucoside, cyanidin‐3‐O‐sambubioside) and carotenoids (lutein, trans‐β‐carotene and cis‐β‐carotene). Co‐digestion of probiotic‐coated C‐melon‐FC with NP increased the percentage (%) bioaccessibility of cyanidin‐3‐glucoside (11.18%) and cyanidin‐3‐O‐sambubioside (8.89%) compared to single digestion of Natal plum. Bioaccessibility of lutein (18.2%), trans‐β‐carotene (36.92%) and cis‐β‐carotene (16.74%) increased when co‐digestion of probiotic‐coated C‐melon‐FC with BL compared to the single digestion of uncoated C‐melon. Co‐digestion of C‐melon‐FC‐L75 with BL showed the highest antioxidant activity. L. plantarum had the highest LAB survival at the intestinal phase (6.01–6.26 Log CFU mL−1) during single and co‐digestion showing probiotic potential. C‐melon‐FC‐L75, Natal plum and beetroot leaves could be recommended as functional ingredients in meal preparation.
Multiple acyl‐Coa dehydrogenase deficiency: an underdiagnosed disorder in adults
Authors: Meier Ciselle , Burns Kharis , Manolikos Catherine , Hodge Samantha , Bell Damon A. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractInherited metabolic diseases, as a first presentation in adults, are an under‐recognised condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis is challenging because of non‐specific clinical and biochemical findings, resemblance to common conditions such as neuropsychiatric disorders and the misconception that these disorders predominantly affect paediatric populations. We describe a series of patients with multiple acyl‐CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD)/MADD‐like disorders to highlight these diagnostic challenges.