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ASSESSING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CARE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER- COMORO DILI TIMOR-LESTE
Authors: Lopes Agusta Amaral , Perreira Delfim da Costa , Soares Domingos , Silva Valente da , Martins Nelson 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACTPurpose/ IntroductionRecent Evidences reveal that COVID-19 pandemic caused MCH services interruption world-wide. In Timor-Leste, MCH services is one of service priorities and delivers through 3 tiers of health structures consists of hospitals, CHCs, and HPs. The Country (Timor-Leste) identified its first case of COVID-19 in March and by April 2020, it was lockdown and stringent actions were enforced. During the pandemic COVID-19, the MOH health structures and facilities continued delivers essential health services. However, the strict lockdown and mandatory stay home order had negatively impacted the health system capacities. This study to thoroughly assess the disruption of System Components of MCH Services by interviewed frontline HCWs from Comoro -CHC, in Dili-Timor-Leste.Patients and MethodsThe cross-sectional approach with quantitative descriptive method was employed for this study. We employed a modified who six building blocks (service delivery, human resources, drugs and consumables, ICT, Financing, Stewardship) to assess system disruption of MCH services in Comoro CHC due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Sample of 99 participants consisted of medical doctors, midwives, nurses who work at MCH unit pharmacy technicians, unit laboratory technicians, a structured questionnaire was utilized and data analysis was used SPSS.ResultThe findings reveal the disruption of all 6 system blocks from MCH services in Comoro-CHC, Dili, Timor-Leste due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Except leadership, statistical tests reveal statistically significant association between interruption of five blocks from MCH services. The service delivery, human resources, drugs and consumables, ICT, Financing, Stewardship.ConclusionCOVID-19 Pandemic Caused disruption of all six health system blocks of MCH Services in Comoro, CHC. For future pandemic preparation plan, the attention must be given to all six-health system blocks to guarantee continue delivery of MCH care in CHC Comoro, Dili, Timor-Leste and a primary health care facility and other similar settings.
A Pilot Study of a Ketogenic Diet in Bipolar Disorder: Clinical, Metabolic and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Findings
Authors: Campbell Iain H , Needham Nicole , Grossi Helen , Kamenska Ivana , Sheehan Shane , Thompson Gerard , Thrippleton Michael J , Gibbs Melissa C , Leitao Joana , Moses Tessa , Burgess Karl , Meadowcroft Ben , Rigby Benjamin P , Simpson Sharon A , McIntosh Emma , Brown Rachel , Mitchell-Grigorjeva Maja , Creasy Frances , Norrie John , McLellan Ailsa , Fisher Cheryl , Zieliński Tomasz , Gaggioni Giulia , Luz Saturnino , Campbell Harry , Smith Daniel J 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBackgroundPreliminary evidence suggests that a ketogenic diet may be effective for bipolar disorder.AimsTo assess the impact of a ketogenic diet in bipolar disorder on clinical, metabolic and brain magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) outcomes.MethodEuthymic individuals with bipolar disorder (N=27) were recruited to a 6-8 week single-arm open pilot study of a modified ketogenic diet. Clinical, metabolic and MRS measures were assessed before and after the intervention.ResultsOf 27 recruited participants, 26 began and 20 completed the ketogenic diet for 6-8 weeks. For participants completing the intervention, mean body weight fell by 4.2kg (p<0.001), mean BMI fell by 1.5kg/m2(p<0.001) and mean systolic blood pressure fell by 7.4 mmHg (p<0.041). All participants had baseline and follow up assessments consistent with them being in the euthymic range with no statistically significant changes in symptoms (assessed by the Affective Lability Scale-18, Beck’s Depression Inventory and Young Mania Rating Scale). In some participants (those providing reliable daily ecological momentary assessment data; n=14) there was a positive correlation between daily ketone levels and self-rated mood (r=0.21, p<0.001) and energy (r=0.19 p<0.001), and an inverse correlation between ketone levels and both impulsivity (r =-.30, p<0.001) and anxiety (r=-0.19, p<0.001). From the MRS measurements, brain Glx (glutamate plus glutamine concentration) decreased by 11.6% in the anterior cingulate cortex ACC (p=0.025) and fell by 13.6% in the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) (p=<0.001).ConclusionsThese preliminary findings suggest that a ketogenic diet may be clinically useful in bipolar disorder, for both mental health and metabolic outcomes. Replication and randomised controlled trials are now warranted.Study Registration NumberISRCTN61613198
Prevalence of postpartum depression and its association with Diabetes mellitus among mothers in Mbarara, southwestern Uganda
Authors: Atuhaire Catherine , Taseera Kabanda , Atukunda Esther C , Atwine Daniel , Matthews Lynn T , Rukundo Godfrey Zari 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACTBackgroundPostpartum Depression (PPD) is a major health challenge with potentially devastating maternal and physical health outcomes. Development of diabetes mellitus has been hypothesized as one the potential adverse effects of PPD among mothers in the postpartum period but this association has not been adequately studied. This study aimed at determining prevalence of postpartum depression and its association with diabetes mellitus among mothers in Mbarara District, southwestern Uganda.MethodsThis was a facility based cross sectional study of 309 mothers between 6thweek to 6thmonth after childbirth. Using proportionate stratified consecutive sampling, mothers were enrolled from postnatal clinics of two health facilities, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Bwizibwera Health center IV. PPD was diagnosed using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI 7.0.2) for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5thEdition (DSM-5). Diabetes mellitus was diagnosed by measuring Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). Logistic regression was used to determine the association of PPD and diabetes mellitus among mothers.ResultsThe study established that PPD prevalence among mothers of 6thweeks to 6thmonths postpartum period in Mbarara was 40.5% (95% CI: 35.1-45.1%). A statistically significant association between postpartum depression and diabetes mellitus in mothers between 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum was established. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus among mothers with PPD was 28% compared to 13.6% among mothers without PPD Mothers with PPD had 3 times higher odds of being newly diagnosed with diabetes between 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum as compared to those without PPD during the same period (aOR=3.0, 95% CI: 1.62-5.74, p=0.001).Conclusion and RecommendationsPostpartum women within 6thweeks to 6thmonths have higher risks of developing diabetes mellitus. Research is needed to determine if targeted diabetes mellitus screening, prevention interventions and management will help reduce the burden.
Who would be affected by a ban on disposable vapes? A population study in Great Britain
Authors: Jackson Sarah E. , Tattan-Birch Harry , Shahab Lion , Oldham Melissa , Kale Dimitra , Brose Leonie , Brown Jamie 
Published: October 2023

AbstractObjectivesThe UK government is consulting on banning disposable e-cigarettes. This study aimed to describe trends in disposable e-cigarette use among adults in Great Britain since 2021 and establish who would currently be affected by a ban on disposables.Study designNationally-representative monthly cross-sectional survey.MethodsWe analysed data from 69,973 adults surveyed between January-2021 and August-2023. We estimated monthly time trends in the weighted prevalence of current disposable e-cigarette use among adults and by sociodemographic characteristics and smoking status.ResultsFrom January-2021 to August-2023, the prevalence of disposable e-cigarette use grew from 0.1% to 4.9%. This rise was observed across all population subgroups but was most pronounced among younger adults (e.g., reaching 15.9% of 18-year-olds compared with 1.3% of 65-year-olds), those who currently smoke (16.3%), and those who stopped smoking in the past year (18.2%). Use among never smokers remained relatively rare (1.5%), except among 18-24-year-olds (7.1%). Use was significantly higher in England than Wales or Scotland (5.3% vs. 2.0% and 2.8%) and among less (vs. more) advantaged social grades (6.1% vs. 4.0%), those with (vs. without) children (6.4% vs. 4.4%), and those with (vs. without) a history of mental health conditions (9.3% vs. 3.1%).ConclusionsA ban on disposable e-cigarettes would currently affect one in 20 adults in Great Britain (approximately 2.6 million people). The impact would be greatest on young people, including the 316,000 18-24 year-olds who currently use disposables but who have never regularly smoked tobacco, which may discourage uptake of vaping in this group. However, a ban would also affect 1.1 million people who currently smoke and a further 744,000 who previously smoked. It would also have a disproportionate impact on disadvantaged groups that have higher rates of smoking and typically find it harder to quit.
Transcriptome variations in hybrids of wild emmer wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. dicoccoides)
Authors: Ziv Alon , kashkush Khalil 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBackgroundWild emmer wheat is a great candidate to revitalize domesticated wheat genetic diversity. Recent years have seen intensive investigation into the evolution and domestication of wild emmer wheat, including whole-genome DNA and transcriptome sequencing. However, the impact of intraspecific hybridization on the transcriptome of wild emmer wheat has been poorly studied. In this study, we assessed changes in methylation patterns and transcriptomic variations in two accessions of wild emmer wheat collected from two marginal populations, Mt. Hermon and Mt. Amasa, and in their stable F4 hybrid.ResultsMethylation-Sensitive Amplified Polymorphism (MSAP) detected significant cytosine demethylation in F4 hybrids vs. parental lines, suggesting potential transcriptome variation. After a detailed analysis, we examined nine RNA-Seq samples, which included three biological replicates from the F4 hybrid and its parental lines. RNA-Seq databases contained approximately 200 million reads, with each library consisting of 15 to 25 million reads. There are a total of 62,490 well-annotated genes in these databases, with 6,602 genes showing differential expression between F4 hybrid and parental lines Mt. Hermon and Mt. Amasa. The differentially expressed genes were classified into four main categories based on their expression patterns. Gene ontology (GO) analysis revealed that differentially expressed genes are associated with DNA/RNA metabolism, photosynthesis, defense response, and phosphorylation.ConclusionThis study highlights the significant transcriptomic changes resulting from intraspecific hybridization within natural plant populations, which might aid the nascent hybrid in adapting to various environmental conditions.
Sustainable strategy as a lever for corporate legitimacy and long-term competitive advantage: an examination of an emerging market multinational
Authors: Gomez-Trujillo Ana Maria , Gonzalez-Perez Maria Alejandra , Baena-Rojas Jose Jaime 
Published: October 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the process of integrating sustainability into the corporate strategy of an emerging market multinational enterprises (EMNE) to achieve and maintain corporate legitimacy over time. The research explores how deploying a corporate sustainability strategy enhances the company’s long-term competitive relevance by creating and maintaining corporate legitimacy and transferring practices based on sustainable development goals within the organization.

Design/methodology/approach
The study adopts a qualitative single-case design, focusing on a corporate energy services company (Interconexión Eléctrica S.A.) operating in volatile, uncertain and turbulent environments.

Findings
The findings indicate that integrating sustainability into the corporate strategy enables subsidiaries to effectively meet global requirements, considering internal and external pressures. This integration also fosters the development of unique capabilities and the internalization of standards, addressing liabilities in foreign markets, thus providing a competitive advantage and safeguarding corporate legitimacy among stakeholders.

Originality/value
This research contributes to the international business literature by providing insights into strategy development and implementation in EMNEs. Specifically, it demonstrates how a Latin American emerging multinational enterprise (multilatina) adopts new sustainability strategies to enhance its business competitiveness. The study also offers guidance for emerging market companies on developing sustainability strategies and transferring them to subsidiaries operating in complex institutional environments. Furthermore, the research provides a rationale for governments and civil society organizations on why firms are committed to sustainability, highlighting its positive impact on firm’s competitiveness and survival in international markets.
“Nurturing a trusting learning community”: perceptions of relationships in a health professions education peer mentorship program
Authors: Harrison Helen Frances , Kinsella Elizabeth Anne , Loftus Stephen , DeLuca Sandra , McGovern Gregory , Belanger Isabelle , Eugenio Tristan 
Published: October 2023

PurposeThis study aims to investigate student mentors' perceptions of peer mentor relationships in a health professions education program.Design/methodology/approachThe design uses embodied hermeneutic phenomenology. The data comprise 10 participant interviews and visual “body maps” produced in response to guided questions.FindingsThe findings about student mentors' perceptions of peer mentor relationships include a core theme of nurturing a trusting learning community and five related themes of attunement to mentees, commonality of experiences, friends with boundaries, reciprocity in learning and varied learning spaces.Originality/valueThe study contributes original insights by highlighting complexity, shifting boundaries, liminality, embodied social understanding and trusting intersubjective relations as key considerations in student peer mentor relationships.
CEO tenure, board monitoring and competitive corporate culture: how do they influence integrated reporting?
Authors: Muttakin Mohammad Badrul , Khan Arifur 
Published: October 2023

PurposeThis study aims to explore the association between chief executive officer (CEO) tenure and the quality of information disclosed through integrated reporting quality (IRQ), which combines financial and non-financial data. The authors also investigate how formal (e.g. board independence and gender diversity) and informal (e.g. corporate culture) governance mechanisms influence this association. By analysing these factors, the authors expect to provide valuable insights on the impact of CEO tenure and governance structures on the comprehensive nature of integrated reporting.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a sample of the top 200 Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)-listed companies from 2015 to 2019. IRQ is measured through levels of compliance with the integrated reporting (IR) framework proposed by the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC). The hypotheses are tested using multiple regression analyses.FindingsThe authors find that CEO tenure is negatively associated with IRQ. Furthermore, CEO tenure has a more positive influence on IRQ in the early CEO tenure years than later ones. The authors' study finds that the association between CEO tenure and IRQ is insignificant when firms have a high level of monitoring, as measured by board independence and gender diversity. The authors also document that competitive corporate culture moderates the negative association between CEO tenure and IRQ.Originality/valueThe authors' study highlights the significant impact of internal formal and informal governance mechanisms on disclosure practices in Australia's voluntary IR environment. By shedding light on these factors, the authors' research enhances understanding of Australian companies' IR practices and offers valuable insights for scholars, policymakers and practitioners in the field.
Not the way it used to be: B2B interactions in the era of ecosystems
Authors: Gustafson Brandon , Pomirleanu Nadia , John-Mariadoss Babu 
Published: October 2023

Purpose
The COVID pandemic has prompted B2B and industrial marketing scholars to understand more about how external disruptions impact parties involved in B2B transactions. This paper aims to adopt an ecosystem perspective to conceptually classify the interactions between actors involved in B2B ecosystems.

Design/methodology/approach
This conceptual paper presents a framework across multiple levels of ecosystem interactions (at micro, meso and macrolevels) to illustrate how value cocreation and knowledge flows (as mechanisms underlying B2B relationships) are related to firm performance.

Findings
Based on this framework, this paper offers propositions and several research questions about the effects of disruptions and how they propagate among these essential business ecosystem elements.

Originality/value
This conceptual framework underscores the vital role of relationships and interactions in shaping B2B ecosystems, especially during disruptive periods. With a greater understanding of how these interactions operate across levels (micro, meso and macro), scholars and practitioners may be better able to navigate disruptive periods.
Drivers of business-to-business sales success and the role of digitalization after COVID-19 disruptions
Authors: Guesalaga Rodrigo , Ruiz-Alba Jose L. , López-Tenorio Pablo J. 
Published: October 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the drivers of business-to-business (B2B) sales success and the role of digitalization, in a selling and sales management landscape being disrupted by COVID-19.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology follows a discovery-oriented grounded theory approach, which consists of a two-stage qualitative study with sales professionals in Chile, and a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA).FindingsThis research shows that interfunctional coordination, agility in the selling process and business customer engagement are critical determinants of B2B sales success, whereas digitalization moderates these relationships.Originality/valueThis research responds to a call for more research on the impact of digitalization on business relationships in different contexts and perspectives. The authors study the Chilean context, through a two-stage qualitative study, and a fsQCA analysis, which constitutes a novel combination in this stream of research.
Islamic crowdfunding and Shariah compliance regulation: problems and oversight
Authors: Sudarwanto Al Sentot , Kharisma Dona Budi , Cahyaningsih Diana Tantri 
Published: October 2023

Purpose
This study aims to identify the problems in shariah compliance and the weak oversight of implementing Islamic crowdfunding (ICF). Shariah compliance regulation is an essential subsystem in Islamic social finance ecosystems.

Design/methodology/approach
This type of research is legal research. The research approaches are the statute, comparative and conceptual approaches. The study in this research examines Indonesia, the UK and Malaysia.

Findings
ICF is one of the fastest-growing sectors of Islamic financial technology (fintech). The Islamic fintech sector is showing maturity signals with a market size of $79bn in 2021, projected at $179bn in 2026. Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia lead the Index by Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Index scores. However, low shariah compliance is still an issue in implementing ICF. This problem is caused by regulatory support that is still lacking and oversight of shariah compliance is not optimal. On the one hand, shariah compliance is the ICF core principle for Shariah Governance.

Research limitations/implications
This study examines the regulation and oversight of ICF in Indonesia, Malaysia and the UK. Indonesia and Malaysia, a country with the highest GIFT index score in the world, and the UK, a country with an Islamic finance sector experiencing rapid growth.

Practical implications
The research results on shariah compliance regulation in ICF are helpful as a comprehensive approach for developing sustainable Islamic social finance ecosystems.

Social implications
Shariah compliance is the core principle of ICF governance. Its implementation can increase public trust.

Originality/value
Crowdfunding platform and issuers in ICF must implement shariah compliance. Therefore, it is essential to consider the presence of shariah compliance requirements and a Shariah Supervisory Board (DPS).
Is the counterfeit currency mechanism strictly enforced by banks and regulatory authorities?
Authors: Garg Suman , Aggarwal Renu 
Published: October 2023

Purpose
Counterfeit currency ranges from a low-quality colour scanner/printer notes to high-quality counterfeits produced by hostile powers. Detecting counterfeit money notes is a national priority due to its huge negative economic impact. However, no automatic mechanism exists for identifying the source of counterfeit notes, which is a more sophisticated and critical problem. This paper aims to evaluate the procedure or mechanism which are followed by banks for fake not reporting and the effectiveness of this mechanism.

Design/methodology/approach
For doing this research, primary data has been collected from bank staff (particularly front desk staff like cashier/teller). A very simple and short questionnaire has been prepared where the researcher just wants to explore that up to what extent bank staff is aware about the clauses of the counterfeit currency note (CCN).

Findings
The result shows that in approximately 38% of cases, bank staff return the fake notes to the customer without reporting, and approximately 57%–58% are unaware of the fake currency notes reporting to the nodal bank office and police.

Practical implications
Banks themselves have to take stringent actions to ensure that none of the CCNs circulate again in the economy if caught by bank officials. All the flaws in a system should be effectively monitored along with covering the loopholes in the system like lack of training, time-to-time sensitisation of front desk employees, providing protection to employees in case of any kind of threat from customer and reducing the burden of retaining the customer if a customer is at guilty.

Originality/value
This is the original work done by the researchers; in fact, the researchers were able to find only a couple of studies related to this kind of in-depth analysis in the literature. This study is done to provide feedback to the authorities on how the system is manipulated for organisational and self-interest.