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Digital learning platform for cultural heritage: new normal tourism for community
Authors: Sapu Sakkarin , Aphathanakorn Amphol , Thienmongkol Ratanachote 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis study aimed to (1) elucidate the results of a social outcomes assessment and socio-spatial return analysis of a social innovation village (SIV) program in Thailand, (2) develop a social return on investment (SROI) tool for a digital learning platform of cultural heritage and (3) propose the application of an SROI calculator for policy decision-making.Design/methodology/approachSROI methodology was applied to analyze data from a sample of 110 individuals from the SIV in the Tha Ruea community, Nakhon Phanom province, Thailand, which is renowned for musical instrument making, to assess the social innovation objectives.FindingsImprovement in the grassroots economy led to increased income, translating to assessment outcomes and social values within the tourism community. Social and digital media platforms link physical and digital spaces to facilitate interactive learning and online tourism in the community.Research limitations/implicationsSince the COVID-19 pandemic led to a pronounced economic decline, especially in the tourism sector, the results only partially capture the actual benefits of SROI. To address the challenge of adapting the ecosystem of local tourism into the alternative market, training programs are recommended, including upskilling and new-skilling courses offered by state agencies, to support this technological trend.Originality/valueThis research illustrates how an integrative platform between digital technology and cultural heritage can address the significant shift in tourism behavior and promote a new era of cultural heritage tourism in virtual and physical spaces.
“Tear down this wall”. A theory of strategic communication that integrates both communication and organizational theory
Authors: Hoffjann Olaf 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe term strategic communication has become firmly established in recent years. The emergence of the term was associated with the hope of finding a more fitting description for overlapping communication processes, since existing approaches can hardly fulfill these expectations. To date, the research has been dominated by communication-focused and, in particular, organization-focused approaches that show little interest in the alternative perspective. An integrating perspective can overcome the wall that exists between the communication level and the organizational level.Design/methodology/approachThe integrating communication and organizational theory framework is developed on the basis of Niklas Luhmann’s “Theory of Social Systems” (TSS), which can be attributed to the “Communication Constitutes Organization” (CCO) perspective. This perspective seems appropriate because its communication theory integrates the sender and addressee perspectives, and its extended organization theory can be used to describe in detail the organizational structures of strategic communication.FindingsThe communication theoretical framework states that one of the functions of strategic communication is to reduce complexity to a single follow-up option. From the sender’s perspective, strategic communication can be defined as an attempt to encourage acceptance of a follow-up option proposed out of self-interest. The organizational theory framework that both builds on this and is linked to it first shows the diversity of strategic organizational communications before explaining their formal and informal structures.Originality/valueThis paper is the first to offer a comprehensive framework that integrates concrete strategic communication activities as well as the (in)formal organizational structures that lead to their emergence. On the one hand, this enables a more differentiated description of all relevant aspects of communication theory (e.g. tonality, clarity vs. ambiguity and technical dissemination medium). On the other, the organizational theoretical framework offers a systematization that can be used to describe various formal and informal structures comparatively. Above all, this kind of inclusive, integrating framework is the prerequisite for research that relates the diverse concrete strategic communication activities to an organization’s formal and informal rules and thus understands them as (primarily) the result of organizational decisions.
Metaverse finance: shaping the future of Islamic fintech solutions in UAE
Authors: Alkasasbeh Hamad , Oudat Mohammad Salem , Abu-AlSondos Ibrahim , Alhawamdeh Loai 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
This study aims to contribute to the scholarly discourse on the future of money, particularly within the context of Islamic principles. The focus is on examining the intricate intersections of financial development, technological advancements and the emerging metaverse. The research intends to explore the holistic framework encompassing regulatory dynamics, technological infrastructure, consumer trust, Sharia compliance and the metaverse.

Design/methodology/approach
The research design incorporates a comprehensive approach, using various elements such as regulatory dynamics, technological infrastructure, consumer trust, Sharia compliance and the metaverse. Data collection involves a questionnaire administered to 318 respondents in the UAE. The methodology uses structural equation modeling – partial least squares (SEM-PLS) to assess the research model and test hypotheses.

Findings
The results from the Smart PLS path analysis indicate noteworthy findings. There are significant impacts of fintech adoption, regulatory environments, technological infrastructure and customer trust on the competitiveness of Fintech solutions. Importantly, Sharia compliance emerges as a crucial contextual filter, influencing the interplay between Sharia compliance, fintech adoption and fintech competitiveness. The study provides theoretical insights by emphasizing the pivotal role of Sharia compliance in the dynamics of fintech adoption.

Originality/value
This study contributes original insights to the existing body of knowledge. By exploring the multifaceted connections between financial development, technological advancements and the metaverse within the Islamic context, the research offers a unique and comprehensive perspective. The emphasis on the holistic framework that considers regulatory dynamics, technological infrastructure, consumer trust and Sharia compliance adds originality to the understanding of factors influencing the competition and sustainability of Islamic fintech solutions in the UAE.
The effect of external Shariah audit on the performance of Islamic banking: evidence from Bahrain and Oman
Authors: Khelassi Abdelillah , Ayad A. Lila , Halali Ahmed , Lutfi Besir Muhamed 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the effect of external Sharia audit on the performance of Islamic banks in Bahrain and Oman, which are countries that implement it. This study aims to explore the role of external Sharia audit in preventing prohibited profits and mitigating the risks of noncompliance with Sharia principles.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper opted a quantitative approach and collected data from the employees of the Sharia Supervision Board & Sharia Audit in the Islamic banks. This paper studied how external Sharia audit affects the financial profitability and compliance with Islamic Sharia principles of Islamic banks, using partial least squares structural equation modeling technique.

Findings
The results indicated that external Sharia audit had a significant positive effect on both financial profitability and compliance with Islamic Sharia principles in the Islamic banks under study. This means that external Sharia audit enhances the financial performance and the adherence to Islamic Sharia principles of the Islamic banks.

Research limitations/implications
This study has some limitations that suggest directions for future research, such as expanding the sample to other countries and measuring more performance indicators for Islamic banks.

Practical implications
This study suggests that external Sharia audit enhances the performance and compliance of Islamic banks and urges the regulators to adopt it and standardize it.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the literature on Islamic finance and external Sharia audit by providing empirical evidence on the impact of external Sharia audit on the performance of Islamic banks.
Remind me that I matter: how self-worth bias can enhance employee support for organizational change efforts
Authors: McLaren Tom A.S. , Fein Erich C. , Ireland Michael , Malhotra Aastha 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this empirical study was to test whether presenting organizational change in a way that enhances employee self-worth will result in increased employee support for the identified change. In doing so, we developed a new measure, which includes a novel baseline element.Design/methodology/approachItems were developed, and then categorical validation data were collected through an online cross-sectional survey in which 222 respondents (adults over 18 years of age, and at least 6 months tenure) participated.FindingsWithin the items, we framed the activation of self-worth bias as requests for employee comments regarding change efforts. Results indicate there is a difference between asking for employee comment on change efforts, compared to asking for employee comment on change efforts and also providing feedback considerate of that input.Originality/valueThis study explores and presents a convergence between behavioral economics, management and applied psychology research – using both self-worth bias, and organizational change management communications; no other such comparable study or analysis could be found during the preparation of this research effort. Furthermore, a novel measure and innovative method is presented for developing and measuring self-worth bias during organizational change management communications.
Educating custom officers supervisors: how do they experience their role?
Authors: Abrahamsen Eirik Bjorheim , Dagsland Åse Helene Bakkevig 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis study aims to examine customs officers’ perception of the role as supervisor before and after completing formal training in practice supervision. Owing to changes in the education of customs officers, their role as supervisors has changed, necessitating formal training.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire with three open-ended questions was given to all participants to answer before and immediately after the training. Responses were given anonymously. Additionally, free text of the participants’ reflections on the supervision method and challenges within supervision was analysed.FindingsFour categories, including subcategories, emerged from the thematic analysis: competence in practice supervision; socialising and integration; motivation; and frame conditions. Analysis of the feedback shows that the education is experienced/perceived as a contribution to their personal development, learning and motivation, leading to more reflection on their own practice and a stronger focus on contributing to the students’ learning process and shaping them as future colleagues.Originality/valueTo the authors’ knowledge, there are no similar studies within this group, and the results of this study may lead to greater awareness regarding the supervisor role and the quality of customs and border management education and, thereby, higher quality in professional practice as customs officers.
The relationship between changes in peritoneal membrane solute transfer characteristics and cardiac remodeling in patients with peritoneal dialysis
Authors: Oktan Mehmet Ası , Korucu Berfu , Çolak Ayşe , Bildacı Yelda Deligöz , Çavdar Caner , Değer Serpil Müge 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIntroductionWe aimed to determine the relationship between the dilatation of the heart chambers and the change in peritoneal membrane solute transfer characteristics (PMTC) in long‐term peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.MethodsThis is a retrospective, single‐center study including the follow‐up of maintenance PD patients. According to the changes in PMTC from baseline to the last visit, patients were divided into three groups; stable (n = 11), increased (n = 41), and decreased transporters (n = 35).ResultsLeft atrium (LA) and Right ventricle (RV) dilatation were more prominent in the PMTC‐decreased group compared to PMTC‐increased and stable groups (p < 0.001 and p = 0.07, respectively). The Cox regression analysis showed that only decreased PMTC was associated with LA dilatation (HR 2.89 [CI 95%1.54, 5.45] p < 0.01) and RV dilatation (HR 3.01 [CI 95%1.40, 6.21] p < 0.01).ConclusionPD can be associated with unfavorable dynamic changes in cardiac structure and functions even at the subclinical level.
Comparative efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors versus chemotherapy alone in diffuse pleural mesothelioma
Authors: Zhang Xuemei , Chang Lele , Ma Qian , Zhang Qian , Xu Wansu , Li Qingwei 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) versus chemotherapy on the prognosis of real‐world diffuse pleural mesothelioma patients in China.MethodsClinical data of 90 patients with diffuse pleural mesothelioma from 2019 to 2022 were collected from Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital. Patients were divided into two groups: the ICIs‐treated group (n = 46) and the chemotherapy‐only group (n = 44). The efficacy and safety of immunotherapy relative to chemotherapy at different treatment stages were explored.ResultsThe median progression‐free survival (PFS) was 10.0 and 7.0 months, and the median overall survival (OS) was 24.7 and 15.8 months in the ICIs‐treated group and the chemotherapy group, respectively. The ICIs‐treated group showed an 11% increase in objective response rate (ORR) (52.2% vs. 41.0%) and an 8.0% increase in disease control rate (DCR) (78.3% vs. 70.0%) compared to the chemotherapy group. The Kaplan–Meier curves demonstrated significant PFS (HR: 0.61; 95% CI: 0.38–0.98; p = 0.038) and OS (HR: 0.47; 95% CI: 0.26–0.86; p = 0.011) benefits of receiving immunotherapy over chemotherapy alone. Subgroup analysis according to treatment timing showed the same trend.ConclusionIn patients with nonsurgical diffuse pleural mesothelioma, immunotherapy achieved better survival benefits compared to chemotherapy in both first‐ and second‐/third‐line treatments. The early addition of immunotherapy improved survival in patients with nonsurgical diffuse pleural mesothelioma.
Water and development in the Asian tropics, 1900–1939
Authors: Nath Maanik , Cheng Chung‐Tang , Ratnoo Vigyan D. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractEnvironmental conditions significantly affected development in the Asian tropics. This paper investigates the relationship between weather risk and agriculture in four regions with distinct climatological features. Using new data, we estimate the scale of crop output sensitivity to rainfall shocks across ecological zones. Output was sensitive to shocks in regions with low levels, concentrated spells and high volatility of rainfall. Canal irrigation protected some districts while unirrigated regions remained vulnerable. Regions with high rainfall levels and long seasons remained protected. Regions with large interruptions deterred investment and were underdeveloped while regions with small interruptions invited investment‐led growth.
Separation at birth due to safeguarding concerns: Using reproductive justice theory to re‐think the role of midwives
Authors: De Backer Kaat , Rayment‐Jones Hannah , Montgomery Elsa , Easter Abigail 
Published: June 2024

AbstractSeparation at birth due to safeguarding concerns is a deeply distressing and impactful event, with numbers rising across the world, and has devastating outcomes for birth mothers and their children. It is one of the most challenging aspects of contemporary midwifery practice in high‐income countries, although rarely discussed and reflected on during pre‐ and post‐registration midwifery training. Ethnic and racial disparities are prevalent both in child protection and maternity services and can be explained through an intersectional lens, accounting for biases based on race, gender, class, and societal beliefs around motherhood. With this paper, we aim to contribute to the growing body of critical midwifery studies and re‐think the role of midwives in this context. Building on principles of reproductive justice theory, Intersectionality, and Standpoint Midwifery, we argue that midwives play a unique role when supporting women who go through child protection processes and should pursue a shift from passive bystander to active upstander to improve care for this group of mothers.
The relationship between hypomagnesemia and albuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Eker Edibe S. , Ataoğlu Hayriye E. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractObjectiveDiabetic nephropathy is a prevalent cause of chronic kidney disease worldwide. Magnesium plays a critical role in insulin resistance, and insulin, in turn, regulates magnesium levels. We aimed to investigate the association between hypomagnesemia and albuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Design, Patients and MeasurementsThis retrospective single‐centre study encompassed 1178 patients aged 18 and above with T2DM, who attended our outpatient clinic between January 2019 and August 2020. Albuminuria levels were categorised according to Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines. In the literature, when examining cut‐off values for hypomagnesemia, it is observed that studies typically use hospital normal level as a reference point. Hypomagnesemia, defined as magnesium levels below 1.6 mg/dL, was compared to normomagnesemia (magnesium between 1.6 and 2.4 mg/dL). The primary objective was to explore the impact of magnesium levels on albuminuria, while the secondary objective was to determine the prevalence of hypomagnesemia. The multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed according to age, gender (male), HbA1c, and presence of hypomagnesemia.ResultsThe mean age of the participants was 58.7 ± 12.2 years, with 44% being male. Hypomagnesemia was identified in 5.3% of the patients. Advanced age and female gender were more common among patients with hypomagnesemia (p = .001). Magnesium levels exhibited a negative correlation with HbA1c and fasting blood glucose, and a positive correlation with creatinine levels (r = −.117, r = −.131, r = .117, p < .001 for all three variables). Hypomagnesemia was significantly more prevalent in patients with albuminuria (15.9% vs. 4.7%, p < .001). Moreover, participants with the presence of hypomagnesemia were independently associated with a higher risk of albuminuria (odds ratio 3,64 1.76–7.52, p = .001).ConclusionAlbuminuria is more frequently observed in patients with hypomagnesemia.
Effects of the Three Gorges Dam on the mandarin fish larvae (Siniperca chuatsi) in the middle reach of the Yangtze River: Spatial gradients in abundance, feeding, growth, and survival
Authors: Song Yiqing , Cao Juan , Wang Zhen , Cheng Fei , Schmidt Bjorn , Xie Songguang 
Published: June 2024

AbstractLarge dams significantly impact river ecosystems by disrupting connectivity, altering physicochemical variables, and modifying flow regimes. These modifications influence the spatial and temporal dynamics of biological processes and species distributions. While much research has focused on potamodromous species, there remains a gap in understanding the recovery gradients of resident species in dam‐altered rivers. This study examines the responses of larvae of a resident species, the mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi), to environmental alterations caused by the Three Gorges Dam (TGD) in the middle reach of the Yangtze River. We hypothesized that larval abundance, feeding, growth, and survival would exhibit longitudinal recovery gradients, improving with the increased distance from the TGD. Our results confirm this hypothesis, showing that larvae further from the TGD exhibited higher abundance, increased feeding intensity, enhanced growth rates, improved survival rate, and earlier peak abundance and hatching dates. Key environmental factors, including water temperature and discharge, increased downstream, while transparency decreased. Major tributary inputs significantly contributed to these recovery gradients. The observed longitudinal gradients in larval attributes mirrored environmental changes, underscoring the TGD impact on population recruitment. These results highlight the broader implications of dam‐induced changes on resident species recruitment, potentially affecting entire fish communities. Our study contributes to understanding the distinct spatial patterns of population trends, providing valuable insights for designing more effective conservation and management practices for resident freshwater fishes in large regulated rivers.
Comparative analysis of centrally mediated and inflammatory pain experiences amongst patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis: A multimethods study
Authors: Rutter‐Locher Zoe , Esterine Tom , Williams Ruth , Taams Leonie S. , Bannister Kirsty , Kirkham Bruce W. , Lempp Heidi 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe identification of pain originating from distinct biological processes may lead to individualised pain treatment. In this study, we aimed to explore the pain experiences of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), differentiating between those predominantly exhibiting features of peripheral inflammatory versus centrally mediated pain.MethodsThrough a multimethods approach we (i) quantitatively analysed the differences in pain descriptors between patients diagnosed with RA experiencing peripheral inflammatory and centrally mediated pain, utilising the Short Form‐McGill Pain Questionnaire which includes the pain visual analogue scale (VAS) and (ii) qualitatively explored their subjective pain experiences grounded in the biopsychosocial model, commonly applied in chronic pain.ResultsParticipants with centrally mediated pain reported higher pain scores on the VAS, used a wider range of pain descriptors, and a higher proportion selected each descriptor compared to those with inflammatory pain (p < .001). The qualitative analysis revealed the centrally mediated pain group's experiences were overwhelming and relentless, struggling to precisely articulate the nature of their pain. In contrast, individuals with inflammatory pain expressed their pain in more tangible terms and shared their adaptive and coping strategies. Importantly, both groups revealed the substantial psychological, functional and social impacts of their pain, highlighting the often ‘invisible’ and misunderstood nature of their symptoms.ConclusionThis study has gained a deeper insight into the pain experiences of patients living with RA, particularly in differentiating between centrally mediated and inflammatory types of pain, potentially facilitating a more individualised approach to pain treatment.Patient ContributionPatients actively participated in the study conception and design. This engagement includes collaboration with key stakeholders, such as members of the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and Patient Research Partners (PRPs), who provided continuous feedback and guidance throughout the research process. Specifically, the qualitative element was coproduced with two PRPs, who were involved in co‐leading the focus groups and data analysis.