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Exploring new dimensions in OTT consumption: an empirical study on perceived risks, descriptive norms and goal-directed behaviour
Authors: Sahu Garima , Singh Gurinder , Singh Gurmeet , Gaur Loveleen 
Published: January 2024

PurposeWith over-the-top (OTT) streaming services rapidly transforming the media industry and saturating the market, the authors' study seeks to enrich the goal-directed behaviour model by exploring how perceived risks and descriptive norms influence OTT consumption.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data from OTT subscribers were collected online to assess their risk behaviours. The 353 responses obtained were analysed with SmartPLS, validating the structural equation modelling (SEM) through structural and measurement model verification.FindingsThe authors' findings illustrate that descriptive norm, perceived behavioural control, as well as positive and negative anticipated emotion (NEM) and attitude, contribute positively to the desire to engage with OTT streaming services. Interestingly, the authors' study contradicts common assumptions, revealing that subjective norms do not significantly impact the propensity to utilise OTT services. This counterintuitive finding necessitates a reconsideration of prevalent theories and contributes to a nuanced understanding of OTT adoption determinants.Research limitations/implicationsThe data gathering for this study were conducted from the perspective of a single nation. Therefore, caution must be exercised when generalising this study's results.Practical implicationsThe practical ramifications of this research are vast, providing OTT service providers and marketers with actionable insights to maximise user engagement and navigate perceived risks related to OTT service adoption and consumption.Originality/valueThis study's exploration of perceived risks and descriptive norms enhances the goal-directed behaviour model's breadth, facilitating a holistic comprehension of the constructs shaping OTT consumption behaviours. It would be the first attempt to combine perceptual, affective and behavioural factors and perceived risks to understand the user's predisposition to engage in OTT streaming services.
ESG investing versus the market: returns and risk analysis and portfolio diversification in Latin-America
Authors: Alvarez-Perez Hugo , Diaz-Crespo Regina , Gutierrez-Fernandez Luis 
Published: January 2024

PurposeThis study aims to examine the performance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) equity indices in Latin America (LA), evaluating their risk-return characteristics in comparison to conventional benchmark indices.Design/methodology/approachUsing a quantitative empirical approach, the authors analyze ESG equity indices from Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia, employing metrics such as Sharpe, Sortino and Omega ratios to measure risk-adjusted returns. Regression analysis is employed to assess the replicability of ESG indices by benchmark indices. Monte Carlo simulations are conducted to explore the potential increase in risk-adjusted returns when ESG equity indices are incorporated into portfolios.FindingsThe study addresses critical questions for investors: Can ESG indices outperform their benchmarks? Can these ESG indices be replicated by benchmark counterparts? Do ESG equity indices enhance portfolio diversification? The findings reveal that investing in ESG indices has the potential to enhance risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification.Research limitations/implicationsWhile this study focuses on various LA economies, it’s important to note variations in currency and volatility.Practical implicationsFor investors in LA, this study highlights the importance of considering ESG indices as part of their investment strategies. While not all ESG indices outperform conventional ones, some may improve diversification and risk-adjusted performance. Investors should carefully assess market-specific conditions and national factors when making investment decisions.Originality/valueThe primary contribution of this study is its focus on LA countries in the examination of diverse portfolios. The research provides valuable insights into the performance of ESG indices in this region compared to conventional benchmark indices. This approach addresses an important gap in the existing literature and offers a more comprehensive perspective on ESG investing and portfolio diversification.
Integration of Industry 4.0 to the CBM practices of the O&G upstream sector in Nigeria
Authors: Onyeme Chinedu , Liyanage Kapila 
Published: January 2024

Purpose This study investigates the integration of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies with condition-based maintenance (CBM) in upstream oil and gas (O&G) operations, focussing on developing countries like Nigeria. The research identifies barriers to this integration and suggests solutions, intending to provide practical insights for improving operational efficiency in the O&G sector.Design/methodology/approach The study commenced with an exhaustive review of extant literature to identify existing barriers to I4.0 implementation and contextualise the study. Subsequent to this foundational step, primary data are gathered through the administration of carefully constructed questionnaires targeted at professionals specialised in maintenance within the upstream O&G sector. A semi-structured interview was also conducted to elicit more nuanced, contextual insights from these professionals. Analytically, the collected data were subjected to descriptive statistical methods for summarisation and interpretation with a measurement model to define the relationships between observed variables and latent construct. Moreover, the Relative Importance Index was utilised to systematically prioritise and rank the key barriers to I4.0 integration to CBM within the upstream O&G upstream sector.FindingsThe most ranked obstacles in integrating I4.0 technologies to the CBM strategy in the O&G industry are lack of budget and finance, limited engineering and technological resources, lack of support from executives and leaders of the organisations and lack of competence. Even though the journey of digitalisation has commenced in the O&G industry, there are limited studies in this area.Originality/valueThe study serves as both an academic cornerstone and a practical guide for the operational integration of I4.0 technologies within Nigeria's O&G upstream sector. Specifically, it provides an exhaustive analysis of the obstacles impeding effective incorporation into CBM practices. Additionally, the study contributes actionable insights for industry stakeholders to enhance overall performance and achieve key performance indices (KPIs).
Tanzanian social policy in the new millennium – a cross-sectoral analysis from a gender perspective
Authors: Lambin Roosa Amanda , Nyyssölä Milla 
Published: January 2024

PurposeMainland Tanzania has seen two decades of significant social policy reforms and transformations in its social and economic structures, whilst the country continues to grapple with persisting gender inequalities. This article examines Tanzania's social policy developments from a gender perspective. The authors analyse the level, reach and quality of social policy delivery to working-age women across the areas of health policy, social protection and employment policy during 2000–2021.Design/methodology/approachThe article draws on qualitative research deploying the scoping review method. The data consist of diverse secondary materials, including academic publications, government policy documents, relevant statistics and other types of “grey” literature.FindingsTanzania has made significant advancements in the legal frameworks around welfare provision and has instituted increasingly gender-responsive government policy plans. The health and social protection sectors, in particular, have witnessed the introduction of large-scale measures expanding social policy implementation. However, social policy delivery remains two-tiered, with differences in provisions for women in the formal and informal sectors.Originality/valueSocial policy delivery and implementation have increased and diversified in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) during the new millennium, with a growing integration of gender-specific policy objectives. However, limited social policy scholarship has focused on the gendered effects of broader social policy models in SSA. The article remedies the concomitant knowledge gaps by examining various social policies and their impacts on working-age women in Mainland Tanzania. The authors also engage with the theoretical welfare regime literature and present an analytical framework for gender-sensitive assessment of emerging social policy models in the Global South.
A sensorised surgical glove to improve training and detection of obstetric anal sphincter injury: A preclinical study on a pig model
Authors: Jaufuraully Shireen R. , Salvadores Fernandez Carmen , Abbas Nadine , Desjardins Adrien , Tiwari Manish K. , David Anna L. , Siassakos Dimitrios 
Published: January 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo create a sensorised surgical glove that can accurately identify obstetric anal sphincter injury to facilitate timely repair, reduce complications and aid training.DesignProof‐of‐concept.SettingLaboratory.SamplePig models.MethodsFlexible triboelectric pressure/force sensors were mounted onto the fingertips of a routine surgical glove. The sensors produce a current when rubbed on materials of different characteristics which can be analysed. A per rectum examination was performed on the intact sphincter of pig cadavers, analogous to routine examination for obstetric anal sphincter injuries postpartum. An anal sphincter defect was created by cutting through the vaginal mucosa and into the external anal sphincter using a scalpel. The sphincter was then re‐examined. Data and signals were interpreted.Main Outcome MeasuresSensitivity and specificity of the glove in detecting anal sphincter injury.ResultsIn all, 200 examinations were performed. The sensors detected anal sphincter injuries in a pig model with sensitivities between 98% and 100% and a specificity of 100%. The current produced when examining an intact sphincter and sphincter with a defect was significantly different (p < 0.001).ConclusionIn this preliminary study, the sensorised glove accurately detected anal sphincter injury in a pig model. Future plans include its clinical translation, starting with an in‐human study on postpartum women, to determine whether it can accurately detect different types of obstetric anal sphincter injury in vivo.
Future‐proofing a local government authority for a post‐mining future
Authors: Haslam McKenzie Fiona M. , Eyles Suzanne 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe inevitable mine lifecycle sequences of the mining industry and the eventual closure of mines has dramatic impacts on mining communities. The complexities of mine closure and planning for a different future beyond mining demand prescient preparation, preferably long before mines close, to optimise community participation in planning and enhance change management opportunities. Convincing others of the usefulness of imagining a future that is so different from the status quo is challenging, and it is especially difficult bringing an entire community on a long‐term planning journey. The Shire of Coolgardie, a small Western Australian local government authority, has embarked on a long‐term mission to build economic and social resilience, shoring up funds that will assist the Shire to ride out the inevitable mine lifecycle sequences of and diversify its income bases. This article builds an evidence‐based approximation of the economic and social benefits of the initiatives accrued across the Shire, outlining the calculated risks taken by the Shire in its quest to ultimately reorient the local economy to one less dependent on mining income and employment. The article concludes with lessons learned and a discussion regarding the replicability of the successful initiatives for other local government authorities elsewhere, particularly in Australia where the legislative restrictions to generate own‐source revenues are so severely limiting.
Supporting nutrition and dietetics students' relationships with food and body image: Adopting a co‐created curricula approach
Authors: Bennett Christie Jane , Barber Charlotte , Rose Estelle , Palermo Claire , Dart Janeane 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAimsThe aims of this study were to: (1) explore perspectives of university students' and academics' regarding disordered eating, eating disorders and body image in relation to pedagogy and curricula and (2) to evaluate a co‐designed student seminar and an academic workshop on these topics.MethodsA participatory action research approach was employed whereby an educational intervention was co‐created by academics and students. An online seminar was presented to students and a 1‐h workshop was presented to academic staff. Evaluation was conducted via a post‐seminar anonymous survey for students and a pre‐ and post‐anonymous workshop survey for academics with a mix of Likert‐scale questions and open text boxes. Qualitative data were open coded, both deductively and inductively, and quantitative data were analysed descriptively.ResultsOne hundred and seventeen students attended the voluntary education seminar. Six themes were identified from student qualitative data which included feeling safe, empowered, inspired, connected, emotional and reflective. Problematic aspects of pedagogy and curricula were identified by students and included: using personal data for teaching, demonising language to describe food/bodies and not always feeling safe or supported to discuss disordered eating. Twenty academics shared divergent perspectives—some reported feeling concerned and challenged by the content (exploring disordered eating with students), others noted the complexity of the area, and others reported low/moderate confidence or indifference in the space and felt this content outside of their scope as educators.ConclusionCurricula interventions that reduce triggering and shaming and increase space and support for strengthening students' relationships with food and their bodies are valued by nutrition and dietetics students. We encourage academics to consider pedagogical approaches and expand discourse in this space.
Mealtimes matter: Measuring the hospital mealtime environment and care practices to identify opportunities for multidisciplinary improvement
Authors: Treleaven Elise , Matthews‐Rensch Kylie , Garcia Dwayne , Mudge Alison , Banks Merrilyn , Young Adrienne M. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAimsHospital inpatients often eat poorly and report barriers related to mealtime care. This study aimed to measure and describe the mealtime environment and care practices across 16 acute wards in a tertiary hospital to identify opportunities for improvement.MethodsA prospective cross‐sectional audit was undertaken over a two‐month period in 2021. A structured audit tool was used at one breakfast, lunch and dinner on each ward to observe the mealtime environment (competing priorities, lighting, tray table clutter) and care practices (positioning, tray within reach, mealtime assistance). Data were analysed descriptively (%, count), with analyses by meal period and ward to identify variation in practices.ResultsA total of 892 observations were completed. Competing priorities (59%), poor lighting (43%) and cluttered tray tables (41%) were common. Mealtime assistance was required by 300 patients (33.6%; 5.9% eating assistance, 27.7% set‐up assistance) and was provided within 10 min for 203 (66.7%) patients. A total of 54 patients (18.0%) did not receive the required assistance. We observed 447 (50.2%) patients lying in bed at meal delivery, with 188 patients (21.1%) sitting in a chair. Competing priorities, poor lighting, poor patient positioning and delayed assistance were worse at breakfast. Mealtime environments and practices varied between wards.ConclusionThis audit demonstrates opportunities to improve mealtimes in our hospital. Variation between wards and meal periods suggest that improvements need to be tailored to the ward‐specific barriers and enablers. Dietitians are ideally placed to lead a collaborative approach alongside the wider multidisciplinary team to improve mealtime care and optimise intake.
Prevalence and correlates of 12‐step and second‐wave mutual‐help attendance in a nationally representative US sample
Authors: Bergman Brandon G. , Greene M. Claire , Zemore Sarah E. , Kelly John F. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBackgroundMutual‐help organizations (MHOs) are effective community‐based, recovery support options for individuals with alcohol and other drug use disorders (i.e., substance use disorder; SUD). Greater understanding of second‐wave MHOs, such as SMART Recovery, can help build on existing research that has focused primarily on 12‐step MHOs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, to inform scientific, practice, and policy recommendations.MethodsWe conducted a secondary analysis of the National Recovery Study, a representative sample of US adults who resolved a substance use problem (N = 1984). Using survey‐weighted estimates, we examined descriptive statistics for any lifetime, weekly lifetime, and past 90‐day MHO attendance; we compared rates of 12‐step and second‐wave MHO attendance over time by descriptively examining distributions for calendar year of the first meeting attended. We also used two logistic regression models to examine demographic, substance use, clinical, and recovery‐related correlates of weekly lifetime attendance separately for 12‐step (n = 692) and second‐wave MHOs (n = 32).ResultsFor any attendance, 41.4% attended a 12‐step MHO and 2.9% a second‐wave MHO; for weekly attendance, 31.9% attended a 12‐step MHO, and 1.7% a second‐wave MHO. Two‐thirds (64%) of initial second‐wave attendance occurred between 2006 and 2017 compared to 22% of initial 12‐step attendance during this time frame. Significant correlates of weekly 12‐step MHO attendance included histories of SUD treatment and arrest. Significant correlates of weekly second‐wave MHO attendance included Black identity (vs. White) and history of SUD medication.ConclusionsAttendance at second‐wave MHOs is far less common than 12‐step MHOs, but appears to be on the rise. Observed correlates of second‐wave MHO attendance should be replicated in larger second‐wave MHO samples before integrating these findings into best practices. Enhanced linkages from clinical and criminal justice settings to both second‐wave and 12‐step groups may help to “broaden the base” of MHOs.
Effect of agricultural activity on diet in an assemblage of lizards from Monte, Argentina
Authors: Avellá Machado Elín A. , Méndez Osorio Yamila , Blanco Graciela M. , Acosta Juan C. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractEven though the encroachment of agriculture is the main cause for biodiversity loss, studies have focused in tropical and temperate environment, mainly in birds, mammals and beneficial and/or pests' invertebrates. However, little is known about the impact in poor environment or lizards communities. Our aim was to compare food use and availability in trophic resources in two assemblages of seven lizard (Liolaemus darwinii,L. riojanus,L. cuyanus,L. wiegmannii,Aurivela longicauda,Homonota underwoodiandTeius teyou) at a cultivated and a non‐cultivated site in a desert area of San Juan, Argentina. We analysed lizard food preferences, taxonomic and functional diversity, dissimilarity and the relationship between morphological variables and prey item frequency. We found that the diet of six species, at both sites, was focused on Hymenoptera (< 80%), whereas secondary and accessory items varied widely between species and sites, with 40% dissimilarity. Prey at the cultivated site were more abundant, rich and diverse than in the non‐cultivated site, with 20% dissimilarity in species composition. Functional diversity showed redundancy when comparing morphological and dietary traits. Results suggest that the greater variation in the diet of species at the cultivated site is likely due to a higher diversity of prey available. We determined that diet could be a limiting factor forL. cuyanus, because there are no native plants at the cultivated site, whereas the remaining species opted for increasing their intake of Hymenoptera.
The social evaluation of accents and perceived social influence in Singapore: A comparison of American and Singaporean English accents
Authors: Ng Matthew H. S. , Cheng Chi‐Ying 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAccents are an important differentiator between groups which influence social perception and interaction, especially in a diverse country like Singapore. Social identity theory suggests that individuals would exhibit favoritism towards their own accents. However, the accent prestige theory demonstrates instances whereby foreign accents are perceived as more prestigious than one's own accent and are associated with more positive characteristics. This paper sought to explore which of these two theories is more prevalent in Singapore by comparing the perceptions of American English accents and local Singaporean English accents along the competence‐warmth paradigm of the Stereotype Content Model. Further, the current research also sought to examine the mediating effect of competence/warmth on the relationship between accents and social influence. Study 1 showed that Singaporeans perceived American‐accented speakers as significantly more competent (but not warmer) than local accented speakers. Furthermore, increased perceived competence significantly mediated the relationship between American accents and social influence. Study 2 further investigated perceived threat as a potential moderator in this mediating relationship. The findings replicated the accent‐competence‐social influence relations in Study 1 but found no effect of perceived threat. Taken together, the findings supported accent prestige towards American accents within Singapore. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed.
The gut‐lung axis and asthma susceptibility in early life
Authors: Kahhaleh Fariz G. , Barrientos Gabriela , Conrad Melanie L. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAsthma is the most common chronic disease among children, with more than 300 million cases worldwide. Over the past several decades, asthma incidence has grown, and epidemiological studies identify the modernized lifestyle as playing a strong contributing role in this phenomenon. In particular, lifestyle factors that modify the maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy, or the infant microbiome in early life, can act as developmental programming events which determine health or disease susceptibility later in life. Microbial colonization of the gut begins at birth, and factors such as delivery mode, breastfeeding, diet, antibiotic use, and exposure to environmental bacteria influence the development of the infant microbiome. Colonization of the gut microbiome is crucial for proper immune system development and disruptions to this process can predispose a child to asthma development. Here, we describe the importance of early‐life events for shaping immune responses along the gut‐lung axis and why they may provide a window of opportunity for asthma prevention.
Letter: Prioritising osteosarcopenia assessment in the ongoing care of patients with cholestatic liver diseases
Authors: Arcari Ivan , Colapietro Francesca , Pugliese Nicola 
Published: January 2024

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Thomson et al papers. To view these articles, visithttps://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17823andhttps://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17877