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SDGs in master’s theses: a study of a Finnish University of Applied Sciences
Authors: Niemela Tarja 
Published: April 2024

Purpose
Higher educational institutions, such as universities of applied sciences, have a significant role in promoting progress towards a sustainable future as defined by the United Nations (UN) sustainable development goals (SDGs). This paper aims to identify how the UN SDGs are featured in master’s theses set in work–life contexts.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a descriptive review and content analysis, this study identified the number of SDGs appearing in 31 master’s theses. Sustainable development (SD) and corporate social responsibility were reflected using the approaches and models in the literature. Finland’s eight objectives for committing to SD were used to examine the commitments made by the business school of the university of applied sciences to achieve Agenda 2030.

Findings
Emphasising the value of higher education for SD, this study found that SDGs three, eight and 12 appeared most frequently in the theses. Sustainable and responsible dimensions reflected several issues concerning both the worlds of business and industry among the firms and organisations investigated by the master’s degree students in the business school at the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

Practical implications
This research holds practical and pedagogical value, serving to encourage master’s and PhD students to further explore research on SDGs and to shape public policy.

Originality/value
Sustainability was looked at in a new way as investigated by the theses. Ways to integrate the SDGs into management degree programmes and conduct research in the fields of business administration, tourism and hospitality management were identified.
How does a firm’s digital business strategy affect its innovation performance? An investigation based on knowledge-based dynamic capability
Authors: Zheng Xiaoyong 
Published: April 2024

Purpose
While previous research has demonstrated the positive effects of digital business strategies on operational efficiency, financial performance and value creation, little is known about how such strategies influence innovation performance. To address the gap, this paper aims to investigate the impact of a firm’s digital business strategy on its innovation performance.

Design/methodology/approach
Drawing on the dynamic capability view, this study examines the mechanism through which a digital business strategy affects innovation performance. Data were collected from 215 firms in China and analyzed using multiple regression and structural equation modeling.

Findings
The empirical analysis reveals that a firm’s digital business strategy has positive impacts on both product and process innovation performance. These impacts are partially mediated by knowledge-based dynamic capability. Additionally, a firm’s digital business strategy interacts positively with its entrepreneurial orientation in facilitating knowledge-based dynamic capability. Moreover, market turbulence enhances the strength of this interaction effect. Therefore, entrepreneurial-oriented firms operating in turbulent markets can benefit more from digital business strategies to enhance their knowledge-based dynamic capabilities and consequently improve their innovation performance.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the understanding of how a firm’s digital business strategy interacts with entrepreneurial orientation in turbulent markets to shape knowledge-based dynamic capability, which in turn enhances the firm’s innovation performance.
Glocalizing sustainability: how accounting begins for sustainable development goals in city administration
Authors: Luhtala Mika , Welinder Olga , Vikstedt Elina 
Published: April 2024

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the adoption of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the new performance perspective in cities. It also aims to understand how accounting for SDGs begins in city administrations by following Power’s (2015) fourfold development schema composed of policy object formation, object elaboration, activity orchestration and practice stabilization.Design/methodology/approachFocusing on a network of cities coordinated by the Finnish local government association, we analyzed the six largest cities in Finland employing a holistic multiple case study strategy. Our data consisted of Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs), city strategies, budget plans, financial statements, as well as results of participant observations and semi-structured interviews with key individuals involved in accounting for SDGs.FindingsWe unveiled the SDG framework as an interpretive scheme through which cities glocalized sustainable development as a novel, simultaneously global and local, performance object. Integration of the new accounts in city management is necessary for these accounts to take life in steering the actions. By creating meaningful alignment and the ability to impact managerial practices, SDGs and VLRs have the potential to influence local actions. Our results indicate further institutionalization progress of sustainability as a performance object through SDG-focused work.Originality/valueWhile prior research has focused mainly on general factors influencing the integration of the sustainability agenda, this study provides a novel perspective by capturing the process and demonstrating empirically how new accounts on SDGs are introduced and deployed in the strategic planning and management of local governments.
Snacking pattern among IT professionals from Pune, India
Authors: Devi Prabhashwori , Gokhale Devaki , Phalle Anuja 
Published: April 2024

Purpose
Pune is a prominent information technology (IT) hub in India, where snacking has become a customary practice among IT professionals. This study aims to determine the pattern and factors associated with snacking among IT professionals from various multinational corporations (MNCs) in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Design/methodology/approach
This cross-sectional study considered 404 IT professionals aged 21 to 50 years. A convenient sampling method was adopted to administer a validated questionnaire. Information on snacking patterns and factors associated with snacking were recorded. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data with p = 0.05. The participation was voluntary, and confidentiality was ensured.

Findings
The mean age of the participants was 31 ± 7.9 years. Almost half (51.5%) of the participants engaged in daily snacking. The sociodemographic factors such as younger age (0.000), marital status (p = 0.001), salary package (p = 0.006), living situation (p = 0.05), designation (p = 0.042) and work experience (p = 0.001) significantly related with the unhealthy snacking pattern scores. Daily snacking was significantly associated with hunger (p = 0.001), stress (p = 0.001), weight (p = 0.000), peer influence (p = 0.041) and taste (p = 0.001). Hunger, stress, taste, peer influence, boredom and weight were significantly (p = 0.05) associated with unhealthy snacking patterns.

Research limitations/implications
The mean age of the participants was 31 ± 7.9 years. Almost half (51.5%) of the participants engaged in daily snacking. The sociodemographic factors such as younger age (0.000), marital status (p = 0.001), salary package (p = 0.006), living situation (p = 0.05), designation (p = 0.042) and work experience (p = 0.001) significantly related with the unhealthy snacking pattern scores. Daily snacking was significantly associated with hunger (p = 0.001), stress (p = 0.001), weight (p = 0.000), peer influence (p = 0.041) and taste (p = 0.001). Overall, hunger, stress, taste, peer influence, boredom and weight were significantly (p = 0.05) associated with unhealthy snacking patterns such as snacking in between, prioritizing taste over nutrition, exclusion of fruits and vegetables in snacks, lack of control over snacking and snacking habit.

Originality/value
This study uniquely identifies the snacking pattern of IT professionals from Pune, India, which primarily includes unhealthy snacking. Various socio-demographic and other factors such as hunger, taste, stress, boredom, convenience, weight and peer influence, were associated with unhealthy snacking. Understanding the snacking pattern and its determinants can help create nutrition interventions to promote healthy snacking and decrease the risk of noncommunicable diseases in IT professionals.
Biophilic designs: a solution for the psychological well-being and quality of life of older people
Authors: Pandita Deepika , Choudhary Himani 
Published: April 2024

Purpose
The study aims to explore how including biophilic elements in the architectural and interior design of assisted living facilities can improve the well-being and quality of life of older people. This research paper explores the concept of biophilic design and its potential benefits for assisted living facilities.

Design/methodology/approach
A total of 39 peer-reviewed articles were reviewed. The research involved a comprehensive review of databases such as Scopus, EBSCO, Elsevier, JSTOR and Google Scholar using keywords and Boolean operators with reference to the study. The study’s inclusion criteria for articles were restricted to academic articles published between 2013 and 2022. The analysis of the current research will offer insights into the concept of biophilic design research and its impact on the well-being and quality of life of baby boomers in assisted living facilities.

Findings
The research advocates the benefits of biophilic design to enhance the psychological well-being and quality of life of baby boomers dwelling in assisted living facilities. Biophilic design is a strategy that blends natural elements into built environments to improve our connection with nature to enhance the physical and psychological health of older people. In the context of assisted living facilities, where residents commonly experience a variety of physical and psychological health concerns, adopting biophilic design in architecture holds enormous promise.

Originality/value
The research focuses on applying biophilic design in assisted living facilities and its holistic approach to the overall well-being of older people. The conceptual model proposed in the study has defined the positive aspects of the biophilic design on the psychological and physiological health of older people. Few studies have been done on the impact of biophilic design, specifically on baby boomers.
Finance and the environment: The eco‐impact of market‐ and institution‐driven development in Africa using land‐use‐adjusted metrics across sources of greenhouse gases
Authors: Eneje Beatrice Chinyere , Nwani Chinazaekpere , Okere Kingsley Ikechukwu , Okezie Benedette Nneka , Oko Ali Roseline 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAfrica must ensure that its development trajectories are sustainable. In pursuit of viable policy pathways, this study examines the eco‐impact of the energy mix (Te) and financial development (FD) in selected African countries. The Te path is defined using the emission‐intensity paradigm, where positive trends indicate a strong dependence on fossil fuels, while negative trends suggest a shift toward greener energy sources. The FD impact is disaggregated to recognize the separate effects of market‐based (FM) and institution‐based (FI) development. This study utilized land‐use metrics across major greenhouse gas (GHG) sources, drawing data from a panel of 33 countries spanning from 1982 to 2021. It employs a novel instrumental‐variables approach for fitting panel‐data models, addressing cross‐sectional dependence issues and incorporating heterogeneous slope coefficients using the mean‐group estimator. Empirical findings reveal that positive trends in Te have a significant and positive impact on total GHG emissions (GHGe), whereas FM has a negative and significant effect on GHGe, suggesting its active role in mitigating climate impacts. The disaggregation of GHGe highlights the distinct impacts on CO2 (CO2e), nitrous oxide (N2Oe) and methane (CH4e) emissions. Economic affluence positively impacts CH4e, while positive trends in Te primarily increase CO2e. FI significantly reduces N2Oe, while FM notably decreases CO2e. Furthermore, FI has a significant negative impact on the emission intensity of Te, indicating its role in promoting green energy transition. These findings underscore the necessity for nuanced policy interventions that integrate FD with environmental objectives, promote green energy transition and address land‐use challenges.
Review article: Telehealth in Emergency Medicine in Australasia: Advantages and barriers
Authors: Leonny Sheravika , Bowra Justin , Davis Rebecca A , Zuleta Natalia , Hansen Kim , Large Ruth , Yeung Justin 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe COVID‐19 pandemic catapulted Telehealth to the forefront of Emergency Medicine (EM) as an alternative way of assessing and managing patients. This challenged the traditional idea that EM can only be practised within brick‐and‐mortar EDs. Many Emergency Physicians may find the idea of practising Telehealth in Emergency Medicine (TEM) confronting, particularly in the absence of training and clear practice guidelines. The purpose of the present paper is to describe the current use of TEM in Australasia, and outline the advantages and barriers in adopting this practice domain.
Cereal leaf beetle‐associated bacteria enhance the survival of their host upon insecticide treatments and respond differently to insecticides with different modes of action
Authors: Wielkopolan Beata , Szabelska‐Beręsewicz Alicja , Gawor Jan , Obrępalska‐Stęplowska Aleksandra 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe cereal leaf beetle (CLB, Oulema melanopus) is one of the major cereal pests. The effect of insecticides belonging to different chemical classes, with different mechanisms of action and the active substances' concentrations on the CLB bacterial microbiome, was investigated. Targeted metagenomic analysis of the V3–V4 regions of the 16S ribosomal gene was used to determine the composition of the CLB bacterial microbiome. Each of the insecticides caused a decrease in the abundance of bacteria of the genus Pantoea, and an increase in the abundance of bacteria of the genus Stenotrophomonas, Acinetobacter, compared to untreated insects. After cypermethrin application, a decrease in the relative abundance of bacteria of the genus Pseudomonas was noted. The dominant bacterial genera in cypermethrin‐treated larvae were Lactococcus, Pantoea, while in insects exposed to chlorpyrifos or flonicamid it was Pseudomonas. Insecticide‐treated larvae were characterized, on average, by higher biodiversity and richness of bacterial genera, compared to untreated insects. The depletion of CLB‐associated bacteria resulted in a decrease in larval survival, especially after cypermethrin and chlorpyrifos treatments. The use of a metagenome‐based functional prediction approach revealed a higher predicted function of bacterial acetyl‐CoA C‐acetyltransferase in flonicamid and chlorpyrifos‐treated larvae and tRNA dimethyltransferase in cypermethrin‐treated insects than in untreated insects.
Bacterial endophytic community composition varies by hemp cultivar in commercially sourced seed
Authors: Davies Jack , Hawkins Sarah , Winters Ana , Farrar Kerrie 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe seed‐endophytic bacterial community is a potentially beneficial and heritable fraction of the plant microbiome. Its utilization as a sustainable crop improvement strategy could be especially valuable for species such as hemp, where production is being scaled up and new challenges will be faced in managing crop productivity and health. However, little is known about the makeup and variation of the hemp seed microbiome. This study profiled the endophytic bacterial communities harboured by 16 hemp cultivars sourced from commercial suppliers in Europe. A 16S rDNA amplicon sequencing approach identified 917 amplicon sequence variants across samples. Taxonomic classification of sequences revealed 4 phyla and 87 genera to be represented in the dataset. Several genera were widespread while some were specific to one or a few cultivars. Flavobacterium, Pseudomonas, and Pantoea were notable in their high overall abundance and prevalence, but community composition was variable and no one taxon was universally abundant, suggesting a high degree of flexibility in community assembly. Taxonomic composition and alpha diversity differed among cultivars, though further work is required to understand the relative influence of hemp genetic factors on community structure. The taxonomic profiles presented here can be used to inform further work investigating the functional characteristics and potential plant‐growth‐promoting traits of seed‐borne bacteria in hemp.
High first trimester ferritin levels differ according to parity and are independently related to preterm birth: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Broekhuis Annabel , Koenen Steven V. , Broeren Maarten A. C. , Krabbe Johannes G. , Pop Victor J. M. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIntroductionA considerable amount of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide is caused by preterm birth. To date, the underlying etiology of preterm birth has not been fully clarified. Previous studies demonstrate that inflammation is one of the pathological factors that might cause preterm birth, and that there is a difference between primiparous and multiparous women in immune response to pregnancy. The objective of this prospective cohort study was to investigate the role of two inflammatory markers, ferritin and C‐reactive protein (CRP) and preterm birth, in first trimester women, stratified for parity. In addition, a possible association between high ferritin and CRP, and a possible association between high ferritin and CRP and preterm birth were assessed.Material and methodsA total of 2044 healthy, low‐risk pregnant women from primary obstetric care in the Netherlands participated in this study. Their ferritin and CRP levels were evaluated at 12 weeks’ gestation. Levels above the parity specific 95th percentile were defined as high. The main outcome of this study was to assess the presence of a possible association between parity specific high ferritin and CRP, and preterm birth. The secondary outcomes were the ferritin and CRP levels of women, stratified for parity, and the possible association between high ferritin and CRP levels.Logistic regression analysis was performed with preterm birth as a dependent variable and parity specific high ferritin and CRP as an independent variable, adjusting for age and history of preterm birth.ResultsFerritin levels decreased with increasing parity. Ferritin and CRP levels at 12 weeks’ gestation were significantly higher in women with preterm birth. In primiparous women, high ferritin levels (OR: 2.5, CI: 1.14–5.38) and high CRP levels (OR: 5.0, CI: 2.61–9.94) were independently associated with preterm birth. In multiparous women, high ferritin levels (OR: 6.0, CI: 2.28–16.67) were independently associated with preterm birth while high CRP levels were not.ConclusionsFirst trimester parity specific ferritin and CRP levels could play a part in predictive models for preterm birth, and further research for their additive role in preterm birth is needed.
Letter: Bif195 for aspirin‐induced gastric mucosal damage—More to do in further research
Authors: Wang Yuxin , Peng Wenwan , Dong Mingguo 
Published: April 2024

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Løn et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17817 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.18002
Recent steroid use and the relapse risk in ulcerative colitis patients with endoscopic healing
Authors: Fukuda Tomohiro , Yamazaki Hajime , Miyatani Yusuke , Sawada Tsunaki , Shibuya Naoki , Fukuo Yuka , Kiyohara Hiroki , Morikubo Hiromu , Tominaga Keiichi , Kakimoto Kazuki , Imai Takayuki , Yaguchi Katsuki , Yamamoto Shojiro , Ando Katsuyoshi , Nishimata Nobuaki , Yoshihara Takeo , Andoh Akira , Hibi Toshifumi , Matsuoka Katsuyoshi ,   IBD Terakoya Group
Published: April 2024

SummaryBackgroundEndoscopic healing (EH) is a therapeutic target in ulcerative colitis (UC). However, even patients who have achieved EH relapse frequently.AimsTo investigate the association between recent steroid use and relapse risk in UC patients with EH.MethodsThis multi‐centre cohort study included 1212 UC patients with confirmed EH (Mayo endoscopic subscore ≤1). We excluded patients with current systemic steroid use or history of advanced therapy. We divided patients into a recent steroid group (last systemic steroid use within 1 year; n = 59) and a non‐recent or steroid‐naïve group (n = 1153). We followed the patients for 2 years to evaluate relapse, defined as induction of systemic steroids or advanced therapy. We used logistic regression to estimate the odds ratio (OR) of relapse.ResultsRelapse occurred in 28.8% of the recent steroid group and 5.6% of the non‐recent/steroid‐naïve group (multi‐variable‐adjusted OR 5.53 [95% CI 2.85–10.7]). The risk of relapse decreased with time since the last steroid use: 28.8% for less than 1 year after steroid therapy, 22.9% for 1 year, 16.0% for 2 years and 7.9% beyond 3 years, approaching 4.0% in steroid‐naïve patients. (ptrend <0.001).ConclusionsEven for patients with UC who achieved EH, the risk of relapse remains high following recent steroid therapy. Physicians need to consider the duration since last steroid use to stratify the relapse risk in UC patients with EH.
Testing extinction events and temporal shifts in diversification and fossilization rates through the skyline Fossilized Birth‐Death (FBD) model: The example of some mid‐Permian synapsid extinctions
Authors: Didier Gilles , Laurin Michel 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIn the last decade, the Fossilized Birth–Death (FBD) process has yielded interesting clues about the evolution of biodiversity through time. To facilitate such studies, we extend our method to compute the probability density of phylogenetic trees of extant and extinct taxa in which the only temporal information is provided by the fossil ages (i.e. without the divergence times) in order to deal with the piecewise constant FBD process, known as the “skyline FBD”, which allows rates to change between pre‐defined time intervals, as well as modelling extinction events at the bounds of these intervals. We develop approaches based on this method to assess hypotheses about the diversification process and to answer questions such as “Does a mass extinction occur at this time?” or “Is there a change in the fossilization rate between two given periods?”. Our software can also yield Bayesian and maximum‐likelihood estimates of the parameters of the skyline FBD model under various constraints. These approaches are applied to a simulated dataset in order to test their ability to answer the questions above. Finally, we study an updated dataset of Permo‐Carboniferous synapsids to get additional insights into the dynamics of biodiversity change in three clades (Ophiacodontidae, Edaphosauridae and Sphenacodontidae) in the Pennsylvanian (Late Carboniferous) and Cisuralian (Early Permian), and to assess support for end‐Sakmarian (or Artinskian) and end‐Cisuralian mass extinction events discussed in previous studies.