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Consumer sovereignty: a systematic literature review
Authors: Borna Shaheen , Elhajjar Samer , Gu Qiannong 
Published: July 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to systematically review the existing literature on the concept of consumer sovereignty.Design/methodology/approachBy leveraging a systematic literature review using a data-driven approach and quantitative methodology, this study provides an overview of the intellectual structure of consumer sovereignty research.FindingsWe explored the main topics that researchers tackled in consumer sovereignty research. Furthermore, we identified the theoretical lenses used in these studies. Finally, we proposed a research agenda to advance the scholarly debate on consumer sovereignty.Research limitations/implicationsSome limitations should be acknowledged. First, the study only studied and analyzed consumer sovereignty articles that were published in peer-reviewed academic journals. Second, our review comprised journals identified in Scopus. Third, in this study, we have taken into account only articles written in English.Practical implicationsThe authors expect the current review to significantly impact the identification of theories for the main trends in the academic analysis of consumer sovereignty and consumer behavior.Originality/valueThis study is the first to provide an integrated view of the body of consumer sovereignty. This review provides a strong contribution to consumer sovereignty literature by recommending a new research agenda for the concept of consumer sovereignty.
Gamify with caution – a three-pronged model to alleviate the dark side of gamification in learning and development
Authors: Singh Swati 
Published: July 2024

Purpose
The primary objective of this study is to highlight the three important aspects of effective gamification at work. The three-pronged model discussed in the study provides an opportunity to adopt a more balanced view of gamification and its use rather than just following the hype and trend concerning it.

Design/methodology/approach
While there is promising growth in the adoption of gamification in different L&D processes, the issue of the dark side of gamification cannot be ignored. This article approaches the issue with the help of a three-pronged model. This model has been developed after the review of recent studies focusing on the use of gamification in training and L&D process.

Findings
Gamification can be highly effective in engaging the upcoming generation of employees who are digital natives. However, managers should use gamification with caution. The three-pronged model discussed above can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of gamification for Learning and Development processes. The model provides a balanced view for the use of gamification. The essence of the model is to use gamification to enhance the L&D process and outcome along with enhancing employee motivation and engagement. It is vital to understand that it is a tool and its effectiveness depends upon its right use, by the right person, at the right place and time.

Originality/value
While there is promising growth in the adoption of gamification in different L&D processes, the issue of the dark side of gamification cannot be ignored. This article approaches the issue with the help of a three-pronged model.
The coevolution of corporate capabilities in intellectual property management and technological innovation
Authors: Saksupapchon Punyapat , Willoughby Kelvin W. , Scott Alistair F. 
Published: July 2024

PurposeIn this study, we investigate how capability in managing intellectual property may be treated as a type of “dynamic capability,” and we seek to understand how, when it is linked to the new technology development capability of a complex technological organization, these two types of dynamic capabilities may coevolve.Design/methodology/approachWe conducted a longitudinal empirical case study of Airbus, incorporating an abductive research methodology that required investigating theory and empirical data concurrently and iteratively. The data, ranging over a period of two decades from 2000 to 2021, was collected from four different sources, including interviews, internal company documents, publicly available information and patent data.FindingsOur main findings are that the capabilities and roles of the Intellectual Property function in Airbus and their interaction with the company's Technology function have indeed influenced the overall innovation strategy of the organization, and that three coevolutionary phases may be identified in the interactive development of the two functions.Research limitations/implicationsOur investigation into how new technology development and intellectual property (IP) management capabilities coevolve within complex technological organizations, exemplified by Airbus, provides significant theoretical and practical implications. Theoretically, it enhances understanding of capability co-development dynamics in complex organizations, particularly in strategic IP management. Practically, it suggests aligning IP strategy with overall corporate objectives and optimizing organizational structures to promote collaboration and efficiency across IP and technology teams. This alignment may foster innovation, maximize the value of intellectual assets and strengthen collaborations, positioning organizations for long-term success in competitive landscapes.Originality/valueThis study makes a fresh contribution to the innovation studies literature by showing how if intellectual property management is treated as a core function of a complex technological organization – rather than simply as a vehicle for protecting new inventions and products after the fact or simply as a constituent part of the organization's legal function – it may contribute proactively to the organization's technological innovation performance. We also address the current gap in the academic literature for a clear understanding of the processes by which different function-specific dynamic capabilities may coevolve in a complex organization operating as part of a dynamic and complex adaptive system.
Navigating the AI horizon in hospitality: a novel classification and future research agenda
Authors: Pan Tianyu , Fu Rachel J.C. 
Published: July 2024

PurposeThis study aims to evaluate Artificial Intelligence (AI) research in the hospitality industry based on the service AI framework (mechanical-thinking-feeling) and highlight prospective avenues for future inquiry in this growing domain.Design/methodology/approachThis paper conceptualizes timely concepts supported by research spanning multiple domains.FindingsThis research introduces a novel classification for the domain of AI hospitality research. This classification encompasses prediction and pattern recognition, computer vision, NLP, behavioral research, and synthetic data generation. Based on this classification, this study identifies and elaborates upon five emerging research topics, each linked to a corresponding set of research questions. These focal points encompass the realms of interpretable AI, controllable AI, AI ethics, collaborative AI, and synthetic data generation.Originality/valueThis viewpoint provides a foundational framework and a directional compass for future research in AI within the hospitality industry. It pushes the industry forward with a balanced approach to leveraging AI to augment human potential and enrich customer experiences. Both the classification and the research agenda would contribute to the body of knowledge that will guide the industry toward a future where technology and human service coalesce to create unparalleled value for all stakeholders.
A capability assessment model for implementing digital technologies in Nigerian heavy construction firms
Authors: Oke Ayodeji Emmanuel , Aliu John , Farhana Mohd Zaini , Jesudaju Oluwatayo Timothy , Lee Hoong-Pin 
Published: July 2024

PurposeDue to the critical importance of digital transformation in enhancing industrial growth and competitiveness, especially in heavy construction, this study introduces a tailored capability assessment model and self-appraisal tool for firms in this sector. These resources enable them to gauge their readiness for adopting digital technology effectively.Design/methodology/approachUtilizing the Technology—Organization—Environment (TOE) and Natural Resource Dependence Theory (NRDT) frameworks, 22 markers were identified to structure a questionnaire distributed to construction professionals. Descriptive analysis and fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE) were used to develop the capability assessment model. A validation survey assessed the validity of both the model and the self-appraisal instrument.FindingsThe study identified the top five significant markers: (1) leadership commitment to digital transformation, (2) workforce readiness for technology integration, (3) potential ROI through efficiency gains, (4) technology maturity for construction applications and (5) complexity of integrating new technologies with existing workflows. Through FSE, the most critical factors were technology-related, organizational and resource optimization markers.Originality/valueBy employing the TOE and NRDT frameworks, the study identifies the most critical factors influencing digital adoption in heavy construction. Also, the user-friendly self-appraisal instrument developed in this study can be considered a valuable contribution, as it provides heavy construction firms with a practical tool for ongoing monitoring and improvement of their digital transformation efforts.
A novel technique for estimating age and demography of long‐lived seabirds (genus Pterodroma) using an epigenetic clock for Gould's petrel (Pterodroma leucoptera)
Authors: Roman Lauren , Mayne Benjamin , Anderson Chloe , Kim Yuna , O'Dwyer Terence , Carlile Nicholas 
Published: July 2024

AbstractUnderstanding the demography of wildlife populations is a key component for ecological research, and where necessary, supporting the conservation and management of long‐lived animals. However, many animals lack phenological changes with which to determine individual age; therefore, gathering this fundamental information presents difficulties. More so for species that are rare, highly mobile, migratory and those that reside in inaccessible habitats. Until recently, the primary method to measure demography is through labour intensive mark‐recapture approaches, necessitating decades of effort for long‐lived species. Gadfly petrels (genus: Pterodroma) are one such taxa that are overrepresented with threatened and declining species, and for which numerous aspects of their ecology present challenges for research, monitoring and recovery efforts. To overcome some of these challenges, we developed the first DNA methylation (DNAm) demography technique to estimate the age of petrels, using the epigenetic clock of Gould's petrels (Pterodroma leucoptera). We collected reference blood samples from known‐aged Gould's petrels at a long‐term monitored population on Cabbage Tree Island, Australia. Epigenetic ages were successfully estimated for 121 individuals ranging in age from zero (fledgling) to 30 years of age, showing a mean error of 2.24 ± 0.17 years between the estimated and real age across the population. This is the first development of an epigenetic clock using multiplex PCR sequencing in a bird. This method enables demography to be measured with relative accuracy in a single sampling trip. This technique can provide information for emerging demographic risks that can mask declines in long‐lived seabird populations and be applied to other Pterodroma populations.
Testicular ultrasonographic features predict future risk for bilateral testicular germ cell tumour: A long‐term single centre follow‐up study
Authors: Tenuta Marta , Mazzotta Paola , Sesti Franz , Angelini Francesco , Gelibter Alain J. , Speranza Iolanda , Paoli Donatella , Lombardo Francesco , Anzuini Antonella , Magliocca Fabio Massimo , Franco Giorgio , Cortesi Enrico , Santini Daniele , Lenzi Andrea , Gianfrilli Daniele , Isidori Andrea M. , Pozza Carlotta 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundBilateral testicular germ cell tumours (B‐GCT) are rare, with an incidence of 2–5%, and can be classified as synchronous (sB‐GCT) or metachronous (mB‐GCT). Our study aimed to identify clinical, biochemical, and radiological risk factors for mB‐GCT in a cohort of patients with GCT at a single tertiary referral centre.MethodsThis retrospective case‐control study included patients with GCT referred to Policlinico Umberto I—Sapienza University of Rome, from 2005 to 2023. We evaluated clinical history, testicular ultrasound features, hormone levels, semen analysis, histological characteristics, staging, and treatments. mB‐GCTs were compared with unilateral GCT patients with a follow‐up longer than the median time‐to‐onset of the second tumour.ResultsOf 319 patients, 52 experienced B‐GCT, with a median time‐to‐onset of the second tumour of 62 months (range: 8–229). The mB‐GCT group showed higher gonadotropin levels (FSH 13.6mUI/mL vs. 7.4mUI/mL, p < 0.001; LH 6.6mUI/mL vs. 3.9mUI/mL, p = 0.004), lower sperm concentration (27 × 106/ejaculate vs. 78 × 106/ejaculate, p = 0.009), smaller residual testis volume (10.4 mL vs. 16.3 mL, p < 0.001), more inhomogeneous echotexture [57.5% vs. 14%, p < 0.001], and presence of microlithiasis (75% vs. 19.5%, p < 0.001). Kaplan–Meier curves confirmed that ultrasound features of the residual testis increased the cumulative risk of developing a second tumour. Microlithiasis was a strong independent predictor (OR 30.712, 95% CI 3.357–280.942, p = 0.002).ConclusionsHistological features of the first tumour or its treatment do not influence the onset of a second tumour. However, low residual testis volume, inhomogeneous echotexture, and microlithiasis significantly increase this risk. A comprehensive evaluation of the residual testis at baseline is essential for developing a personalised surveillance programme in GCT survivors, with regular ultrasound follow‐up recommended beyond the conventional 5‐year limit.
Design and simulation of a microfluidics‐based artificial glomerular ultrafiltration unit to reduce cell‐induced fouling
Authors: Saud Bhagyashree , Guha Koushik , Iannacci Jacopo , Selishchev Sergei , Sengupta Pratim , Dutta Arindam 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe microfluidic‐based Glomerulus‐on‐Chips (GoC) are mostly cell based, that is, 3D cell culture techniques are used to culture glomerular cells in order to mimic glomerular ultrafiltration. These chips require high maintenance to keep cell viability intact. There have been some approaches to build non‐cell‐based GoCs but many of these approaches have the drawback of membrane fouling. This article presents a structural design and simulation study of a dialysate free microfluidic channel for replicating the function of the human glomerular filtration barrier. The key advancement of the current work is addressing the fouling issue by combining a pre‐filter to eliminate cellular components and performing filtration on the blood plasma.MethodsThe Laminar Flow Mixture Model in COMSOL Multiphysics 5.6 has been utilized to simulate the behavior of blood flow in the microchannels. The geometrical effect of microchannels on the separation of the filtrate was investigated. The velocity at the inlet of the microchannel and pore size of the filtration membrane are varied to see the change in outflow and filtration fraction.ResultsThe efficiency of the device is calculated in terms of the filtration fraction (FF%) formed. Simulation results show that the filtrate obtained is ~20% of the plasma flow rate in the channel, which resembles the glomerular filtration fraction.ConclusionGiven that it is not dependent on the functionality of grown cells, the proposed device is anticipated to have a longer lifespan due to its non‐cell‐based design. The device's cost can be reduced by avoiding cell cultivation inside of it. It can be integrated as a glomerular functional unit with other units of kidney model to build a fully developed artificial kidney.
Establishing the capacity to monitor proteins relevant to the study of drug exposure and response using liver‐derived extracellular vesicles
Authors: Newman Lauren A. , Useckaite Zivile , Wu Ting , Sorich Michael J. , Rowland Andrew 
Published: July 2024

AimsDrug exposure and response is determined by pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) profiles. Interindividual differences in abundance of drug metabolizing enzymes (DMEs) and drug target proteins underpin PK and PD variability and impact treatment efficacy and tolerability. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) carry protein cargo inherited from originating cells and may be useful for defining differences in key proteins related to hepatic drug metabolism and the treatment of metabolic‐associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). We sought to quantify these proteins in liver‐derived EVs and establish the profile relative to paired tissue.MethodsEVs were recovered from human liver tissue samples (LT‐EV, n = 11). Targeted liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) assays were employed for absolute quantification of proteins in EV isolates and matched liver tissue.ResultsDMEs and MAFLD drug targets were readily detected and quantified in LT‐EVs. Twelve of 15 DMEs exhibited moderate to strong correlation (Spearman ⍴ = 0.618–0.973) between tissue and EVs. Correlation in protein abundance was influenced by the extent of extra‐hepatic expression of the target.ConclusionsThis study provides evidence that key proteins related to PK and PD profiles can be measured in liver‐derived EVs and abundance of liver‐enriched DMEs are robustly correlated between paired tissue and EVs. The robust detection of protein markers related to drug PD profile in MAFLD opens the possibility to track within‐subject changes in MAFLD and lays the foundation for future development of a liver‐derived EV liquid biopsy to assess markers of drug exposure and response in vivo.
Police‐issued barring notices in Western Australia: An analysis of the type, seriousness and trajectory of associated offences
Authors: Farmer Clare , Taylor Nicholas , Baldwin Ryan , Miller Peter G. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIntroductionPolice‐issued barring notices are currently used in Western Australia in response to alcohol‐related disorderly and anti‐social behaviour. This paper examines the type, severity and trajectory of the offending behaviours associated with served barring notices.MethodWA Police Force de‐identified the data for 3815 individuals who had received one or more police‐imposed barring notice/s between 2011 and 2020. The offence category associated with each barring notice was examined to explore the overall breakdown and whether/how offending categories change for recipients of subsequent barring notices.ResultsFor single and multiple barring notice recipients, the most common offence categories were fighting/physical violence and public order offences. Within a subset of the data, non‐anti‐social offences also spiked. Aggressive behaviours predominate for recipients in metropolitan areas, compared with public order offences in regional locations.Discussion and ConclusionsFor recipients of multiple barring notices, behaviours do not become more serious but neither do they moderate to any notable extent. The low number of repeat barring notices (5%) may suggest an overall beneficial effect on recipient behaviours but more analysis is needed to examine the potential confounding effects of factors, such as fly‐in/fly‐out workers, policing and locational differences.
Fenofibrate and risk of end‐stage renal disease: A nationwide cohort study
Authors: Hyun Young Youl , Kim Kyung‐Soo , Hong Sangmo , Han Kyungdo , Park Cheol‐Young 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimPrevious studies have shown that fenofibrate improves outcomes such as albuminuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate decline. We hypothesize that fenofibrate has renoprotective effects and prevents or delays the development of end‐stage renal disease. The objective of this study is to investigate the risk of incident end‐stage renal disease in relation to fenofibrate treatment in patients who are already taking statins.Materials and MethodsWe performed a nationwide population‐based cohort study using data from the Korea National Health Information Database from 2010 to 2017. Among adults using statins, 413 715 fenofibrate users were compared with 413 715 fenofibrate non‐users after 1:1 age, sex and triglyceride matching. The endpoint of this study was incident end‐stage renal disease.ResultsDuring a median 3.96‐year follow‐up, the incidence per 1000 person years of end‐stage renal disease was lower in fenofibrate users than in fenofibrate non‐users (0.885 vs. 0.960, p < 0.0001). The hazard ratio for end‐stage renal disease was lower (0.763, 95% confidence interval 0.710–0.821) in fenofibrate users. This association was significant in patients with hypertension, proteinuria and an estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.732.ConclusionsFenofibrate use in patients taking statins with either hypertension, proteinuria, or decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate is associated with a low risk of incident end‐stage renal disease. To confirm the renoprotective effect of fenofibrate in chronic kidney disease, a randomized controlled trial is warranted.
Enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the European Union military schools and academies through collaborative initiatives and gender policy reform
Authors: Reis João , Machado Paulo , Dragomir Isabela‐Anda , Malheiro Luís , Rosado David Pascoal 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe European Union Military Schools and Academies (EUMSAs) have long grappled with persistent gender imbalances among their student body, indicative of an entrenched male‐centric culture within these institutions. In recognition of this issue, the collaborative Military Gender Studies initiative was launched under the auspices of the Erasmus+ program. This project involved partners from Bulgaria, Italy, Portugal and Romania, each offering unique insights shaped by their diverse socio‐political contexts. This research aims to go beyond mere acknowledgment of disparities and instead seeks to identify actionable strategies that can foster genuine equity, diversity and inclusivity within the EUMSAs. To this end, a comprehensive data‐gathering approach was employed, incorporating various qualitative methods including face‐to‐face interviews, face‐to‐face focus groups, direct observations and analysis of official documentation sourced from the referred EUMSAs. The resulting insights highlight the need for substantial improvements in institutional gender policies. Particularly, while efforts have been made to instill gender sensitivity within fitness assessments, their impact has been disappointingly limited. Furthermore, the practice of assigning military roles based solely on gender has been found to undermine both effectiveness and fairness within the schools/academies. Conversely, an encouraging sentiment pervades among the student body, advocating for a curriculum that incorporates gender‐related subjects into the EUMSA educational framework (curriculum). This suggests a growing recognition of the importance of addressing gender issues not only in policy but also in practice, signalling a promising shift towards a more inclusive and equitable environment within the EUMSAs.