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Students career interest and understanding of corporate governance education in Ghana
Authors: Awaah Fred , Hilton Sam Kris 
Published: May 2024

PurposeGiven the perceived weak corporate governance systems in Ghana, corporate governance education curriculum requires empirical investigations to ascertain factors that can enhance student knowledge in governance systems based on their career interests and programme of study. Therefore, we investigate whether students with a career interest in corporate governance exhibit a significantly different level of comprehension compared to those without such an interest. Furthermore, we explore whether the comprehension of course concepts differs across various business-related programmes, investigating potential variations in understanding among students from diverse programme backgrounds.Design/methodology/approachUsing a descriptive design, we adopt a quantitative approach and survey method to collect cross-sectional data from 1,050 undergraduate students in selected Ghanaian public universities. We analyse the data using t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).FindingsWe establish no statistically significant difference in comprehension levels of corporate governance concepts between students with a career interest in corporate governance and those with no career interest. However, we find statistically significant differences in the comprehension of corporate governance concepts among students pursuing different business-related programmes.Practical implicationsOur findings imply that the corporate governance course should be taught practically, giving students insights into what the course entails from an industrial viewpoint. This may entail engaging experts from industry as visiting lecturers at intervals to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Students could also benefit from mentorship programmes from industry, internships and related placements to ensure an understanding of theoretical concepts from practical perspectives.Originality/valueOur study is novel and contributes to extant literature because it is the first empirical study on corporation governance education that emphasizes on students career interests and programme of study from a developing country perspective.
A bibliometric analysis of Quality 4.0: current status, trends and future research directions
Authors: Kushwaha Dilip , Talib Faisal 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThis review paper aims to explore and investigate the Quality 4.0 current knowledge, emerging areas, and trends available in the literature and provide insights for future research directions. The bibliometric analysis determines the most prominent journals, authors, countries, articles, and themes. The Citation and PageRank analysis identifies the most influential and prestigious articles. The author's keyword analysis identifies the research theme, patterns, and trends within a particular area of research.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilised the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis) declaration as a review protocol, and the data is retrieved accordingly. Therefore, 104 articles from Scopus and 28 from Web of Science were combined in R-Environment, and 25 duplicates were removed using RStudio. Finally, 107 papers were selected for further analysis. After the abstract level screening, the study reviewed 99 articles bibliographically published in peer-reviewed journals from prominent academic databases Scopus and WoS between 2011 to April 2023. We used the VOSviewer software tool for analysing bibliometric networks that allow the construction, visualisation, and exploration of maps based on any form of network data.FindingsThe review identified emerging themes: artificial intelligence, digitalization, sustainability, root cause analysis, topic modelling, and digital voice-of-customers. To establish the intellectual structure of the field and identify gaps, co-citation and content analysis were used. The content of 49 papers in the identified clusters was then carefully analysed. The four primary themes are the relationship of Quality 4.0 with Industry 4.0, the conceptualization of Quality 4.0, recommendations for the new Quality 4.0 model, and the impact of Quality 4.0. The findings provide an excellent foundation for future research in this field for policymakers, managers, practitioners, and academia.Originality/valueThis is the first systematic literature review-cum-bibliometric analysis on quality 4.0 that covers the field comprehensively. Based on the present review, the paper proposes six possible future research directions to investigate.
Enhancing audit quality in non-Big 4 firms: the role of remote auditing and audit staff capabilities
Authors: Al Shbail Mohannad Obeid , Jaradat Zaid , Al-Hawamleh Ahmad , Hamdan Allam , Musleh Alsartawi Abdalmuttaleb M.A. 
Published: May 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of remote auditing on audit quality in non-Big 4 firms in Jordan. It also examines the role of auditors’ capabilities in this relationship, emphasizing their importance in implementing this technology effectively.

Design/methodology/approach
The perspectives of non-Big 4 audit firms regarding the influence of remote auditing on audit quality were gathered through the administration of a comprehensive questionnaire.

Findings
This study demonstrates that remote auditing can enhance audit quality in non-Big 4 firms. The strength of this effect is bolstered by the auditor’s technical knowledge, communication skills and professional skepticism.

Practical implications
Remote auditing is a promising alternative to traditional methods for non-Big 4 firms, with significant implications. Effective remote audits require technical knowledge, communication skills and professional skepticism. To succeed, firms must invest in training programs that equip auditors with the necessary remote auditing techniques.

Originality/value
This groundbreaking study investigates the effects of remote auditing on audit quality in Jordanian non-Big 4 firms and examines the influence of auditors’ capabilities. Results show that auditors’ capabilities enhance the positive impact of remote auditing on audit quality.
Empowering co-creation of services with artificial intelligence: an empirical analysis to examine adoption intention
Authors: Behera Rajat Kumar , Bala Pradip Kumar , Rana Nripendra P. , Irani Zahir 
Published: May 2024

PurposeCo-creation of services (CCOS) is a collaborative strategy that emphasises customer involvement and their expertise to increase the value of the service experience. In the service ecosystem, artificial intelligence (AI) plays a key role in value co-creation. Therefore, this study is undertaken to empirically uncover how AI can empower CCOS.Design/methodology/approachThe source data were collected from 305 service provider respondents and quantitative methodology was applied for data analysis.FindingsNew service development augmented with AI provides tangible value to service providers while also providing intangible value to supportive customers. With AI, service providers adapt to new innovations and enrich additional information, which eventually outperforms human-created services.Research limitations/implicationsAI adoption for CCOS empowerment in service businesses brings “service-market fit”, which represents the significant benefits wherein customers contribute to creativity, intuition, and contextual awareness of services, and AI contributes to large-scale service-related analysis by handling volumes of data, service personalisation, and more time to focus on challenging problems of the market.Originality/valueThis study presents theoretical concepts on AI-empowered CCOS, AI technological innovativeness, customer participation in human-AI interaction, AI-powered customer expertise, and perceived benefits in CCOS, and subsequently discusses the CCOS empowerment framework. Then, it proposes a novel conceptual model based on the theoretical concepts and empirically measures and validates the intention to adopt AI for CCOS empowerment. Overall, the study contributes to novel insight on empowering service co-creation with AI.
Qualea grandiflora Mart. (Vochysiaceae) seed reserves and aluminum: Usage and mobilization during germination and seedling development
Authors: Castro Laísa Maria de Resende , Vinson Christina Cleo , Almeida Andrea Lanna , Cury Natália Faustino , André Michelle de Souza Fayad , Williams Thomas Christopher Rhys , Pereira Luiz Alfredo Rodrigues 
Published: May 2024

AbstractQualea grandiflora Mart. is an aluminum (Al)‐accumulating Cerrado species with a metabolic dependency on Al. This study aimed to determine the presence and concentration of Al and other reserve components in Q. grandiflora seeds, as well as their respective distribution patterns, mobilization, and usage during germination and seedling growth. Thus, the concentration of Al and other minerals in seeds, seedlings, and soils was measured. Also, histochemical and energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDS) analyses were performed to observe the distribution of Al, proteins, and lipids in Q. grandiflora seeds and seedlings. Additionally, the concentration of proteins and lipids was assessed as well. Hence, even in soils with low exchangeable Al3+, Q. grandiflora seeds accumulated about 6.43 g of Al/kg of dry matter (DM) together with considerable concentrations of N, P, K, Ca, and Mg. Exogenous Al had no effect on the germination properties of Q. grandiflora seeds. Furthermore, approximately 60% of the seed Al was translocated to seedling leaves. Proteins and lipids were the main organic reserves in Q. grandiflora seeds. The histochemical analysis revealed that the bulk of Al in seeds was in the cotyledons, which were also the location sites of proteins and lipids. Proteins and lipids were the primary source of energy and carbon for seedling growth. Therefore, fatty acids, proteins, and Al could play a central role during seed germination and seedling establishment, which could help to explain why this species is one of the most widespread plants in the Cerrado.
How can local government be better supported to collaborate for community health and wellbeing?
Authors: Morgan Michelle J. , Stratford Elaine , Rowbotham Samantha , Harpur Siobhan 
Published: May 2024

AbstractCollaboration is a key strategy among local governments as expectations of the sector grow and resources to meet them fall short. Thus, more research is needed to consider how local governments can be supported to collaborate with others, not least for community health and wellbeing outcomes. In an earlier study, we explored inter‐municipal cooperation using social network analysis and local government perspectives on community health and wellbeing in the Australian state of Tasmania. Extending that study in ways reported here, we interviewed elected representatives and council staff to understand how and why Tasmanian local governments might collaborate with others to support community health and wellbeing. Findings show participants want councils to work more collaboratively to effectively deal with common challenges but are impeded by factors such as isolation and resource shortages. Tasmania's local government reform and Healthy Tasmania strategic plan are significant opportunities for collaborative practice to be enhanced among its local governments generally, and specifically in relation to community health and wellbeing. We advocate for a more considered approach to collaboration for community health and wellbeing that could deliver far‐reaching benefits for local governments and their communities.Points for practitioners
Collaboration in local government is often described in terms of ‘shared services’ and tends to focus on transactional services that require little tailoring to local communities.
Our study found municipal personnel want their councils to work more collaboratively to address common place‐specific issues related to community health and wellbeing, but are influenced by cultures of self‐sufficiency, organisational capacity and support, connections, and legislation and policy processes.
Local government collaborative practices could be supported by the development of a place‐based policy framework to guide collaboration across local government service types, establishment of an informal statewide community health and wellbeing network for councils to facilitate peer learning and support, funding guidelines that explicitly support and encourage collaboration, and identifying collaboration as a priority in strategic plans, policies, and frameworks.
Somatic burden of attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder across the lifecourse
Authors: Libutzki Berit , Neukirch Benno , Reif Andreas , Hartman Catharina A. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractObjectiveA thorough and comprehensive knowledge base on the extent of comorbidity of attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and somatic conditions is needed.MethodWe compared the prevalence of a wide range of somatic conditions in individuals with and without ADHD and described sex and lifecourse differences. Individuals with an ADHD diagnosis (N = 87,394) and age and sex‐matched individuals without an ADHD diagnosis were identified from a large health claims dataset representative of the general German population, including both primary and specialized care (N = 4.874,754). Results were provided for the full sample as well as stratified for sex and age (<12 years, 13–17 years, 18–29 years, 30–59 years, ≥60 years).ResultsThe results showed that ADHD is associated with a wide variety of somatic conditions across the entire lifecourse. Specifically neurological disorders such as Parkison's disease (odds ratio [OR]: 5.21) and dementia (OR: 2.23), sleep‐related disorders (OR: 2.38) and autoimmune disorders affecting the musculoskeletal, digestive, and endocrine system (fibromyalgia OR: 3.33; lupus OR: 2.17) are strongly and significantly associated with ADHD. Additionally, ADHD is associated with higher occurrence of common acute diseases typically treated by the general practitioner, hinting at an overall general lower health status. Sex differences in somatic comorbidity were not prominent. Age differences, in contrast, stood out: in particular endocrine, cardiovascular, and neurological disorders had an early onset in individuals with compared to individuals without ADHD.ConclusionThis research underlines the high burden of disease due to somatic conditions among individuals with ADHD. The findings indicate the need for preventive measures to reduce comorbidity.
Using language to identify a bladder pain component in women with Dysmenorrhoea‐Related Pelvic Pain: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Schofield Eleanor , Sussex Roland , Crotti Tania , Evans Susan 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundDysmenorrhoea‐Related Pelvic Pain (DRPP) is a common condition, which may or may not include bladder‐related symptoms. Primary health care practitioners (PHCP) rely heavily on language for diagnosis of DRPP‐related conditions. However, there are no established pain descriptors to assist PHCP to determine whether an individual's DRPP may include a bladder component.AimsTo identify differences in the use of pain descriptors in women with DRPP with and without a co‐existing bladder pain component, through an exploratory study of the language of pelvic pain in women.Materials and MethodsA cross‐sectional online survey of Australian and New Zealand women (n = 750, ages 18–49) who have self‐identified pelvic pain. Free text and predetermined pain descriptors used by women with a self‐perceived bladder pain component (DRPPB+, n = 468) were compared to those without bladder pain (DRPPB−, n = 282). Statistical analysis included Pearson χ2, logistic regression and analysis of variance tests using StataCorp Stata Statistical Software combined with qualitative data from AntConc concordance software.ResultsWithin free‐form text, bloating (P = 0.014) and pressure (P = 0.031) were used more commonly to describe dysmenorrhoea in women with DRPPB+, while the word excruciating (P < 0.001) was more commonly used by women with DRPPB−. From a pre‐determined list of descriptors, pounding (P < 0.001), tingling (P < 0.001), stabbing (P = 0.010), burning (P = 0.002) and cramping (P = 0.021) were more commonly used by women with DRPPB+, than women with DRPPB−.ConclusionsSystematic patterns of word use should encourage practitioners to further enquire about bladder symptoms that may co‐exist with dysmenorrhoea. Knowledge of these words may be useful in targeting diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
Subtotal fistulectomy and sliding anoderm flap: A new sphincter‐sparing technique for anal fistula
Authors: Tsunoda A. , Kusanagi H. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAimThe underlying causes of failure or recurrence after ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract are postulated to be refistulization, breakdown of the closure wound in the intersphincteric plane and faecal contents entering the internal opening, thereby causing recurrent infection. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the outcomes of subtotal fistulectomy with sliding anoderm flaps to prevent refistulization.MethodThis retrospective study used prospectively collected data. Patients with transsphincteric or intersphincteric fistulas were enrolled between August 2021 and July 2023. An anal manometric study was performed before and after surgery. Faecal incontinence was evaluated using the faecal incontinence severity index (FISI). Failure was defined as nonhealing of the surgical wound or fistula.ResultsFifty‐one patients who underwent subtotal fistulectomy with a sliding anoderm flap were included. After a median follow‐up of 12 months (range 4–27 months), primary healing was achieved in 49 patients (96%). Two patients experienced treatment failure, while none developed postoperative recurrence. The median healing time was 10 weeks (range 6–24 weeks). The FISI scores did not change significantly after the surgery. The median resting pressure significantly reduced after surgery [125 cmH2O (range 59–204 cmH2O) vs. 99 cmH2O (range 36–176 cmH2O); p = 0.0001]. The median squeeze pressure significantly decreased after surgery [356 cmH2O (range 137–579 cmH2O) vs. 329 cmH2O (range 72–594 cmH2O; p = 0.005)].ConclusionSubtotal fistulectomy with a sliding anoderm flap showed excellent healing rates with no postoperative deterioration of anal function.
Effects of gabapentin on slow‐wave sleep period in critically ill adult patients: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Susantitapong Kanyarat , Dilokpattanamongkol Pitchaya , Sutherasan Yuda , Liamsombut Somprasong , Suthisisang Chuthamanee 
Published: May 2024

AbstractSleep deprivation is a prevalent problem in critically ill patients, which leads to delayed recovery and delirium. Slow‐wave sleep (SWS) is essential to energy restoration, tissue repair, and immune system strengthening. This study aimed to investigate the effects of gabapentin on SWS in critically ill patients. We performed a prospective open‐label randomized controlled study to compare SWS and the clinical outcomes of gabapentin versus a control intervention in critically ill adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) within 24 h. The patients' characteristics and sleep‐related outcomes were recorded. The sleep‐related outcomes, namely, bispectral analysis (BIS), the Richards‐Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ), and insulin‐like growth factor‐1 (IGF‐1) levels, were evaluated. Furthermore, clinical outcomes and safety were assessed. Sixty patients from 348 cases were eligible for randomization. On day 3 of the study, patients in the gabapentin group had significantly increased SWS (66.79 vs. 0.00 min; p < 0.001), total sleep time (TST) (331.39 vs. 46.16 min; p = 0.001), RCSQ score (55.05 ± 20.18 vs. 32.80 ± 15.31; p < 0.001), and IGF‐1 concentrations (84.33 ± 12.40 vs. 44.00 ± 10.20 ng/mL, p < 0.001) compared with the control group. Improvements in clinical outcomes, such as delirium, ICU‐free days, and mechanical ventilator‐free days, were observed; however, these differences did not reach statistically significant. Gabapentin at bedtime increased SWS, TST, and IGF‐1 concentrations in critically ill patients. This regimen might be beneficial to critically ill patients for improving their sleep quality.
Fatigue response of auxetic structures: A review
Authors: Parente João M. , Reis Paulo N. B. , Berto Filippo 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe fatigue behavior of auxetic metamaterials is an interesting and recent research topic that will deserve future attention. How different geometries can interact with cyclic loadings is still an open question for these kinds of structures. Therefore, this review aims to provide an update on the state of the art on the fatigue response of auxetic structures, showing which research questions are open and possible future developments. As will be evident from this review, there is still room for further improvements that will allow these structures to become much more attractive for load‐bearing applications.
Modeling and Evaluation of PFOS Retention in the Unsaturated Zone above the Water Table
Authors: Hort Hiroko M. , Stockwell Emily B. , Newell Charles J. , Scalia Joseph , Panday Sorab 
Published: May 2024

AbstractUnderstanding the retention of per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the vadose zone is vital to the management of impacted sites. This paper examines PFAS retention in the unsaturated zone above the water table using a mathematical model, MODFLOW‐USG‐Transport PFAS or “USGT‐PFAS.” The USGT‐PFAS model incorporates adsorption onto air‐water interfaces, providing a more comprehensive understanding of PFAS retention near the water table and release to groundwater. Modeling of a hypothetical perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) site under various idealized site conditions illustrated that the impacts on PFOS retention from smallest to largest were water table fluctuations, low episodic recharge, constant recharge, moderate episodic recharge, constant recharge with water table fluctuations, and high episodic recharge. PFOS retention also varied by sand type, with greater retention occurring in simulations incorporating coarse sand with low capillary potential versus fine sand with high capillary potential. PFAS management strategies were also explored, including the adaptation of gas sparging, a method traditionally used for volatile organic compounds. Gas sparging can concentrate PFAS in groundwater and the vadose zone around the water table, facilitating retention or removal. Model simulations for a simplified hypothetical site demonstrated that PFAS can be substantially retained in the unsaturated zone once gas sparging results in an upward concentration of PFAS in groundwater and the unsaturated zone near the water table. Modeling can aid in understanding PFAS behavior but requires simulation of multiple interrelated processes to correctly predict PFAS fate and transport in subsurface conditions.