bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Unveiling promotion-induced variety-seeking: the roles of various types of promotional rewards and shopping motivations
Authors: Bandyopadhyay Nirmalya 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe study aimed to explore the differential impact of various types of sales promotion on consumers' variety-seeking behaviour and the roles of utilitarian and hedonic shopping motivations in promotion-induced variety-seeking. The study further assessed the moderation impact of risk-taking tendencies and deal proneness in the promotion-induced variety-seeking buying episodes.Design/methodology/approachBased on the temporality of gratification of promotional rewards (immediate/delayed) and the type of promotional rewards (monetary/non-monetary), we classified consumer sales promotions into four types (MI: Monetary/Immediate; NMI: Non-monetary/Immediate; MD: Monetary/Delayed and NMD: Non-monetary/Delayed). We conducted survey research across four major metro cities in India. We collected data from the buyers of two supermarket chains in four major metro cities of India and analyzed the data using SEM techniques.FindingsThe study’s findings revealed that only MI and NMI sales promotions lead to variety-seeking buying, whereas MD and NMD do not influence variety-seeking. The study further revealed that MI, NMI and NMD influence hedonic shopping motivations and play a role in variety-seeking buying episodes. NMD does not influence utilitarian shopping motivation or play a role in inducing variety-seeking buying behaviour.Originality/valueThe study is one of the very few studies that explored the differential impact of various types of sales promotions on variety-seeking buying behaviour. The study’s findings enable the retailer to devise promotional strategies to induce variety-seeking among the shoppers. Further, the findings of the instrumentality of CSP in inducing HSM may help the retailer create a promotional environment and induce the shopper (in a good mood) to buy more, thus improving store performance.
The evolution of female space in Korean vernacular houses in Yanbian: the influence of social logic on spatial configuration
Authors: Li Haoying , Li Ming , Quan Rongxun 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis study explores the characteristics of female space evolution in Korean vernacular houses in the Yanbian region of China. In addition, it discusses the influence of social logic on the evolution of female spaces.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilises space syntax methodology to examine the evolution of female spaces in Korean vernacular houses in terms of connectivity value, step depth and integration value. Furthermore, it conducts an analytical exploration of social logic based on the evolutionary characteristics of female space.FindingsThe findings elucidate the evolutionary characteristics of the spatial configuration of female spaces in Korean vernacular houses, with differential changes in connectivity, a gradual tendency towards openness and simplicity and increased accessibility and centrality. This reflects the changing spatial needs of Korean women brought about by changes in lifestyle, consciousness, social status and family structure.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides perspectives and insights into the vernacular architecture and architectural sociology of ethnic minorities in regions of China and Asia. Furthermore, it can provide relevant construction organisations with a more intuitive understanding of Korean vernacular houses and a reference for future house renewal and construction in the Yanbian region.Originality/valueAlthough many studies have investigated various aspects of Korean vernacular houses and female spaces, none have examined the influence of social logical changes on the evolution of female spaces in Korean vernacular houses. Thus, this study is valuable and novel.
Community connectivity and local heterogeneity explain animal species co‐occurrences within pond communities
Authors: Illarze Mariana , Arim Matías , Ramos‐Jiliberto Rodrigo , Borthagaray Ana I. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Metacommunity processes have the potential to determine most features of the community structure. However, species diversity has been the dominant focus of studies. Nestedness, modularity and checkerboard distribution of species occurrences are main components of biodiversity organisation. Within communities, these patterns emerge from the interaction between functional diversity, spatial heterogeneity and resource availability. Additionally, the connectivity determines the pool of species for community assembly and, eventually, the pattern of species co‐occurrence within communities.

Despite the recognised theoretical expectations, the change in occurrence patterns within communities along ecological gradients has seldom been considered. Here, we analyse the spatial occurrence of animal species along sampling units within 18 temporary ponds and its relationship with pond environments and geographic isolation.

Isolated ponds presented a nested organisation of species with low spatial segregation—modularity and checkerboard—and the opposite was found for communities with high connectivity. A pattern putatively explained by high functional diversity in ponds with large connectivity and heterogeneity, which determines that species composition tracks changes in microhabitats. On the contrary, nestedness is promoted in dispersal‐limited communities with low functional diversity, where microhabitat filters mainly affect richness without spatial replacement between functional groups.

Vegetation biomass promotes nestedness, probably due to the observed increase in spatial variance in biomass with the mean biomass. Similarly, the richness of vegetation reduced the spatial segregation of animals within communities. This result may be due to the high plant diversity of the pond that is observed similarly along all sampling units, which promotes the spatial co‐occurrence of species at this scale.

In the study system, the spatial arrangement of species within communities is related to local drivers as heterogeneity and metacommunity processes by means of dispersal between communities. Patterns of species co‐occurrence are interrelated with community biodiversity and species interactions, and consequently with most functional and structural properties of communities. These results indicate that understanding the interplay between metacommunity processes and co‐occurrence patterns is probably more important than previously thought to understand biodiversity assembly and functioning.
Occupational therapy practice for post‐acute COVID‐19 inpatients requiring rehabilitation
Authors: Scott Hayley M. , Neale Sharon , Harrington Elizabeth , Hodgson Hayley , Hitch Danielle 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIntroductionCOVID‐19 caused significant occupational disruption to people's life roles, with some people requiring an inpatient rehabilitation admission. Occupational therapists assessed and treated these patients using previous knowledge of similar conditions due to limited specificity in available guidelines to inform practice. The aim of this study was to investigate current practice with post‐acute COVID‐19 (PAC) patients within an inpatient rehabilitation setting in Australia, to better understand the role and impact of occupational therapy.MethodsA mixed‐method study was conducted, including electronic medical record audits (October 2021 October 2022) and descriptive patient interviews at a large metropolitan subacute service. Descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis were used to summarise and interpret data.Consumer and Community InvolvementNo involvement.ResultsA total of 24 patient electronic medical records were audited, and 10 patient interviews were completed. Three overarching categories were identified within the 685 occasions of occupational therapy service audited—occupational engagement, education provision and discharge planning. Patients identified the value of occupational therapy by reflecting on their lived experiences of engaging with occupational therapists and associated changes in occupational performance between COVID‐19 diagnoses and discharge home.ConclusionOccupational therapists possess a unique skill set that directly addresses the occupational needs and priorities of PAC patients. This study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting the contribution of occupational therapy to the management of COVID‐19; however, further research is needed to develop evidence‐based practice resources and advocate for system changes that improve quality of life for COVID‐19 patients.PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARYDuring the COVID‐19 pandemic, a lot of people got very sick. Some of these people needed more time and support to get better. Occupational therapists were important during this time because they helped these people to do their daily activities again. Because there were not many resources on how to do this, we looked into what occupational therapists were doing to help these people. We looked at patient hospital files and also talked to them to understand this better. We found that occupational therapists focused on three main areas: helping patients do activities that were important to them, teaching them about COVID‐19 and helping them plan to leave the hospital. This study shows that occupational therapists are skilled at helping people with COVID‐19. But more research is needed to make resources and also help with changing the healthcare system to further help people get better from COVID‐19.
Changing Attitudes, Changing Coalitions: The Politics of Immigration Before and After Brexit
Authors: Ford Robert 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe British political landscape on immigration before Brexit had a number of stable features: the public disliked migration and politicians from both main parties tended to accept (if not actively support) higher migration levels than voters preferred. This mismatch generated electoral disruption when the issue rose up the agenda—in particular through mobilisation on the radical and far right—and this initially intense public scepticism was gradually being eroded by demographic change. Brexit has fundamentally changed this landscape, triggering major shifts in both public opinion and electoral competition over immigration. In this article, the past politics of immigration in Britain are reviewed, with an explanation of how and why Brexit prompted change. The implications of the new politics of immigration for the upcoming general election and beyond are also considered.
The ideological profile of the technocratic citizen
Authors: BERTSOU ERI , CARAMANI DANIELE , KOEDAM JELLE 
Published: June 2024

AbstractA certain type of citizen holds technocratic views. They favour pragmatic problem solving through scientific and technical expertise, and reject party politics for being harmful to the common good. Yet, empirical evidence on the ideological profile of these citizens is fragmented and inconclusive. Using an original survey in Western Europe, Australia and the United States, we test predictions about the left−right alignment of citizens with technocratic attitudes on the economic and cultural dimensions of politics. We argue that technocracy is not antithetical to ideology and that citizens holding technocratic attitudes are not immune to ideological positions. Findings show that technocratic citizens are more economically left‐wing than mainstream voters, contrary to common associations of technocracy with neoliberal economic principles. However, they are more centrist than populists. This highlights that, in addition to a representational challenge, technocracy mounts an ideological challenge to party‐based representative democracy. In times of cumulative crises, which put democracies under stress with demands for competence and effectiveness, these findings offer insights about the appeal of alternative forms of representation.
Surface‐associated residues in subtilisins contribute to poly‐L‐lactic acid depolymerization via enzyme adsorption
Authors: Cannon Jordan A. , Zhou Yue , Qualey Luke T. , Reynolds Todd B. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPoly‐L‐lactic acid (PLLA) is currently the most abundant bioplastic; however, limited environmental biodegradability and few recycling options diminish its value as a biodegradable commodity. Enzymatic recycling is one strategy for ensuring circularity of PLLA, but this approach requires a thorough understanding of enzymatic mechanisms and protein engineering strategies to enhance activity. In this study, we engineer PLLA depolymerizing subtilisin enzymes originating from Bacillus species to elucidate the molecular mechanisms dictating their PLLA depolymerization activity and to improve their function. The surface‐associated amino acids of two closely related subtilisin homologues originating from Bacillus subtilis (BsAprE) and Bacillus pumilus (BpAprE) were compared, as they were previously engineered to have nearly identical active sites, but still varied greatly in PLLA depolymerizing activity. Further analysis identified several surface‐associated amino acids in BpAprE that lead to enhanced PLLA depolymerization activity when engineered into BsAprE. In silico protein modelling demonstrated increased enzyme surface hydrophobicity in engineered BsAprE variants and revealed a structural motif favoured for PLLA depolymerization. Experimental evidence suggests that increases in activity are associated with enhanced polymer binding as opposed to substrate specificity. These data highlight enzyme adsorption as a key factor in PLLA depolymerization by subtilisins.
Impact of cryoprotective agents on human gut microbes and in vitro stabilized artificial gut microbiota communities
Authors: Alessandri Giulia , Rizzo Sonia Mirjam , Mancabelli Leonardo , Fontana Federico , Longhi Giulia , Turroni Francesca , van Sinderen Douwe , Ventura Marco 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe availability of microbial biobanks for the storage of individual gut microbiota members or their derived and artificially assembled consortia has become fundamental for in vitro investigation of the molecular mechanisms behind microbe–microbe and/or microbe–host interactions. However, to preserve bacterial viability, adequate storage and processing technologies are required. In this study, the effects on cell viability of seven different combinations of cryoprotective agents were evaluated by flow cytometry for 53 bacterial species representing key members of the human gut microbiota after one and 3 months of cryopreservation at −80°C. The obtained results highlighted that no universal cryoprotectant was identified capable of guaranteeing effective recovery of intact cells after cryopreservation for all tested bacteria. However, the presence of inulin or skimmed milk provided high levels of viability protection during cryoexposure. These results were further corroborated by cryopreserving 10 artificial gut microbiota produced through in vitro continuous fermentation system technology. Indeed, in this case, the inclusion of inulin or skimmed milk resulted in a high recovery of viable cells, while also allowing consistent and reliable preservation of the artificial gut microbiota biodiversity. Overall, these results suggest that, although the efficacy of various cryoprotective agents is species‐specific, some cryoprotectants based on glycerol and the addition of inulin or skimmed milk are preferable to retain viability and biodiversity for both single bacterial species and artificial gut microbiota.
Impact of baseline methamphetamine/amphetamine use on discontinuation of methadone and buprenorphine/naloxone among people with prescription‐type opioid use disorder in Canada
Authors: Langlois Jenna , Fairbairn Nadia , Jutras‐Aswad Didier , Le Foll Bernard , Lim Ron , Socías M. Eugenia 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesAlthough concurrent stimulant use is common among people with opioid use disorder (OUD), there is little evidence on its impacts on opioid agonist therapy (OAT) outcomes. This study sought to determine the impact of baseline methamphetamine/amphetamine use on discontinuation of OAT among individuals with prescription‐type OUD (POUD) initiating methadone or buprenorphine/naloxone as part of a pragmatic randomized trial in Canada.MethodsSecondary analysis of a pan‐Canadian pragmatic trial conducted between 2017 and 2020 comparing supervised methadone versus flexible take‐home dosing buprenorphine/naloxone models of care. Cox proportional hazard models were used to evaluate the effect of baseline methamphetamine/amphetamine use (measured by urine drug test [UDT]) on two discontinuation outcomes (i.e., assigned OAT discontinuation, any OAT discontinuation).ResultsTwo hundred nine (n = 209) participants initiated OAT, of which 96 (45.9%) had positive baseline methamphetamine/amphetamine UDT. Baseline methamphetamine/amphetamine use was associated with shorter median times in assigned OAT (21 vs. 168 days, hazard ratio [aHR] = 2.45, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.60–3.76) and any OAT (25 days vs. 168 days, aHR = 2.06, CI = 1.32–3.24). No interaction between methamphetamine/amphetamine and assigned OAT was observed for either outcome (p > .05).Conclusion and Scientific SignificanceThis study offers novel insights on the impact of methamphetamine/amphetamine use on OAT outcomes among people with POUD. Methamphetamine/amphetamine use was common and was associated with increased risk of OAT discontinuation. Supplementary interventions, including treatment for stimulant use, are needed to improve retention in OAT and optimize treatment outcomes in this population.
Editorial: Redefining liver health—Personalised approach to assessment of serum ALT in clinical practice. Authors' reply
Authors: Tan Eunice X. X. , Huang Daniel Q. , Nguyen Mindie H. 
Published: June 2024

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Eunice et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17914 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17951
Assessing the economic impact of cross‐sector collaboration: A case study of United Way
Authors: Sabol Misty A. , Winton Bradley G. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractDetermining how to best measure cross‐sector collaboration (CSC) impact and performance has long been a prevalent topic of discussion for both practitioners and researchers. However, there is a lack of consensus in practitioner journals and academic research in how CSC results should be monitored, reported, and evaluated. Using a case study approach, this article describes how to measure the economic impact of nonprofits and CSCs using both granular and broad metrics to better understand how a nonprofit involved in a CSC can impact the regional economy in which it operates. Using the lens of social exchange theory, this study explains how measured results translates into a tangible community benefit via a multiplied economic impact. This study presents a clear framework for measuring and comparing the results of CSCs. The findings show a potential need to take the population of service regions into consideration in order to drive economic impact. In addition to providing an approach to measuring CSC results this work also extends social exchange theory and CSC research into new directions.
Do independent directors inform the share of CSR criteria in executive compensation? Moderating effect of gender diversity
Authors: Khenissi Mohamed , Hamrouni Amal , Ben Farhat Nadia 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis paper extends and enriches the current research on CSR, CEO compensation contracts and characteristics of the board of directors by examining an underexplored question related to the potential impact of independent board members on the share of CSR criteria in executive compensation. It also considers a potential moderating effect of gender diversity in this relationship. Empirical analyses of a sample French firms listed on the SBF120 index between 2014 and 2021 show that independent directors have no impact on the inclusion of CSR criteria in the annual bonus of senior executives. They also reveal that gender diversity can strengthen the role of independent directors in indexing executive compensation to CSR criteria. The findings can be useful for corporate boards and policymakers seeking to boost the adoption of CSR criteria in executive compensation contracts. They provide empirical support for the Zimmermann law (2011) and urge the policymakers to boost the appointment of female directors on boards.
The relative impact of labor induction versus improved labor management: Before and after the ARRIVE (a randomized trial of induction vs. expectant management) trial
Authors: Fineberg Annette E. , Harley Kim , Lahiff Maureen , Main Elliott K. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the association of labor induction on cesarean delivery and other maternal and neonatal outcomes in low‐risk, full‐term patients in community hospitals during a period of concerted effort to safely prevent cesarean delivery.MethodsWe performed a retrospective cohort study using the California Maternal Data Center comprised linked discharge diagnoses and birth certificate data for all low‐risk, nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) individuals between 39 and 41 weeks from three Sacramento Valley community hospitals from 2016 to 2022 (N = 10,821) during a period of state‐wide efforts to safely reduce cesarean rates. Logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios (ORs) and adjusted odds ratios (aORs) after labor induction in two time periods before and after the ARRIVE trial.ResultsDuring the study period, labor induction increased from 14.7% to 23.1%. Controlling for maternal age, pre‐pregnancy BMI, birthweight, maternal race and ethnicity, birthplace, English language, gestational age, Medicaid status, delivery year, and labor induction was associated with an increased aOR of 1.67 (95% CI 1.48–1.89) for cesarean delivery. We found a trend toward increased aOR of chorioamnionitis but no differences in blood transfusion, severe maternal morbidity, unexpected newborn complications, chorioamnionitis, operative vaginal delivery, maternal lacerations, and shoulder dystocia with labor induction. A decrease aOR of cesarean delivery was observed comparing all births in 2019–2021 to 2016–2018.ConclusionLabor induction was associated with an increased aOR for cesarean delivery both before and after the ARRIVE trial. A decreased aOR for cesarean delivery was observed during the period of statewide efforts to safely reduce cesarean delivery both with and without labor induction.
Secondary primary malignancies after CD‐19 directed CAR‐T‐cell therapy in lymphomas: A report from the Italian CART‐SIE study
Authors: Barone Angelica , Chiappella Annalisa , Casadei Beatrice , Bramanti Stefania , Ljevar Silva , Chiusolo Patrizia , Di Rocco Alice , Tisi Maria Chiara , Barbui Anna Maria , Farina Mirko , Brunello Lucia , Di Chio Maria Chiara , Novo Mattia , Musso Maurizio , Olivieri Jacopo , Trotta Gentiana Elena , Dodero Anna , Aiello Antonella , Corradini Paolo 
Published: June 2024

SummarySecondary primary malignancies (SPM) have been reported after anti‐BCMA or anti‐CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)‐T‐cell therapies. While the cytotoxic effect of antecedent therapies, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, has been well established, few data are available on risk related to CAR‐T immunotherapies. The study aimed to analyse the incidence of SPM in 651 patients enrolled in the Italian prospective observational CART‐SIE study. SPMs were documented in 4.3% (28/651), and the most frequent SPMs were haematological malignancies. In conclusion, the frequency of SPMs in our cohort of heavily pretreated patients receiving CAR‐T was relatively low and consistent with previous studies.