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Exploring the market efficiency of Indian socially responsible investment (SRI) indices
Authors: Kalia Deepali , Aggarwal Divya 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
Socially responsible and green investment options are gaining notable attention from multiple stakeholders, including individual investors and the government, across both developing and developed markets. The purpose of this study is to examine whether the three recently launched socially responsible indices of India, an emerging market, follow the martingale process. This study also explores the impact of market-wide uncertainty on the market efficiency of these indices.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a set of robust parametric and nonparametric tests, including the spectral analysis, the periodogram and the Fisher’s G test, the authors comment upon the market efficiency of Carbonex, Greenex and the environmental, social and governance indices, both in general and during periods of high uncertainty marked by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Findings
The results of this study confirm the presence of market inefficiency in socially responsible investments (SRI), both in general and during the COVID-19 crisis in the Indian context.

Practical implications
The results of this study have implications for investors as well as policymakers. Investors, speculators and arbitrageurs may devise profitable trading strategies by using these results. Asset managers and fund houses may use the benefits of reduced volatility of SRI to balance their portfolios and improve asset allocation; regulators and policymakers to strengthen the framework as market inefficiencies reduce investor confidence and hinder capital formation.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to explore the market efficiency of multiple SRIs, which were previously unexplored Indian markets, and also the first to comment upon the behavior of SRIs during market-wide uncertainty.
Sources of self-efficacy beliefs in learning accounting: does gender matter?
Authors: Beatson Nicola J. , Sithole Seedwell T.M. , de Lange Paul , O’Connell Brendan , Smith Jeffrey K. 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the self-efficacy beliefs of first-year accounting students and investigate the sources of self-efficacy beliefs for both female and male students. The goal is to provide insights to help lecturers support the academic success of accounting students.

Design/methodology/approach
The study involves analysing data from 184 accounting students who reported on four sources of self-efficacy beliefs: enactive mastery experience, verbal persuasion, vicarious experience and physiological and affective states.

Findings
The study reveals that male students are primarily influenced by prior experience and physiological and affective states, while female students are mostly influenced by prior experience and verbal persuasion.

Practical implications
Educators can use these findings to design more effective interventions and support systems that enhance students’ self-efficacy and, consequently, their academic performance and overall learning outcomes.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to the development of theory in the underexplored area of self-efficacy beliefs among accounting students. It provides insights on the differences in sources of self-efficacy beliefs between genders and provides valuable evidence for educators to support student success in learning accounting.
Durable multifunction finishing on polyester knitted fabric by applying zinc oxide nanoparticles
Authors: Farooq Salma , Akhtar Aamir , Faisal Saira , Husain Muhammad Dawood , Siddiqui Muhammad Owais Raza 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The durability of nanoparticles (NPs) is essential to retain their multifunctional properties on the surface of textile products. This study aims to propose a durable and compatible zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) formulation with good antibacterial, ultraviolet (UV) resistance and moisture management properties.

Design/methodology/approach
One-step synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) was done through wet chemical technique and characterized through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope (SEM) techniques. Various formulations containing nanoparticles of ZnO along with optimized concentrations of binder, emulsifier nanoparticles and softener are developed and applied to polyester knitted fabric through the pad-dry-cure method. The treated polyester fabric is evaluated for its antibacterial and UV protection activity, moisture management properties, air permeability and durability.

Findings
Results show that the zinc oxide nanoparticles have a hexagonal wurtzite structure with a 60–70 nm particle size. FTIR and SEM analysis of nano-loaded polyester knitted fabric before washing and after 20 washes confirm the presence of zinc oxide nanoparticles which shows the durability of the optimized formulation. The treated samples have shown promising antibacterial and moisture management properties and are durable up to 20 washing cycles.

Originality/value
The incorporation of metal oxides into textile materials to enhance their antimicrobial properties has been the subject of considerable research, particularly about cotton and other natural fibers. These natural fibers possess polar sites that promote the effective attachment of metal oxide particles. In contrast, there has been limited investigation into the application of these metal oxides on polyester, a non-polar fiber. Although significant attention has been given to the size and shape of nanoparticles, there remains a notable lack of studies focusing on the impact of binder types and their concentrations on the durability of coated fabrics. This research aims to address the existing gap in knowledge by examining the effects of various binder types and concentrations, in conjunction with differing concentrations of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles, on the functional properties and durability of nanoparticle-coated fabrics. The ultimate objective is to enhance the comfort and overall performance of these fabrics for the wearer.
Understanding Generation Z customers’ citizenship behaviour in relation to cannabis-infused food and beverage experiences
Authors: Meeprom Supawat , Sathatip Pongphan , Leruksa Chichaya 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to examine the impact of customer experience of cannabis-infused food and beverage perception (sensory experience, novelty experience, health concerns and restaurant experience) on favouring these products and subsequent customer citizenship behaviour.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a purposive sampling approach, an onsite survey was administered to Thai Gen Z customers in consuming cannabis-infused foods and/or beverages. Subsequently, the sample consisted of 330 respondents. Partial least squares structural equation modelling was used for the analyses.

Findings
The results indicated that sensory experience, health concerns and restaurant experience had significant positive effects on favouring cannabis-infused foods and beverages. This favourability, in turn, positively affected customer citizenship behaviour. In addition, favouring cannabis-infused foods and beverages partially mediated the relationships between customer citizenship behaviour and sensory experience, health concerns and restaurant experience.

Originality/value
This study provides a new contribution to the literature with a first empirical examination showing positive favouring of cannabis-infused foods and beverages among young consumers in Thailand. It provides practical insights for managers in emerging markets to leverage cannabis-infused products as part of the enhancement of the global food and beverage industry. The study also offers an example of how to move forward through an unknown territory regarding perceptions of consumer experiences.
‘Occupational experience’ in occupational therapy and occupational science literature: A scoping review
Authors: Budman Jennifer , Zaguri‐Vittenberg Shahar 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIntroduction‘Occupational experience’ (OE) is widely used within the occupational therapy profession. However, it lacks a clear and unified definition in the profession's consensus practice frameworks and seminal models. Therefore, this study aimed to examine how OE has been defined and described in both occupational therapy and occupational science literature.MethodsA scoping review was performed, with a search conducted in ProQuest, PsycINFO, EMBASE, PubMed, Academic Research Premier, Scopus and Web of Science. The search strategy included a combination of the terms ‘occupational experience’ and either ‘occupational therapy’ or ‘occupational science’. Inclusion criteria consisted of research articles in English that included OE as one of the central foci. Articles were chosen by the research team in collaboration with a medical librarian.Consumer and Community InvolvementNo consumer and community involvement was included in this study.ResultsSeventy‐three articles were included, mostly investigating OE in a targeted group or a specific aspect of experience, primarily among Western high‐income‐countries. Only 14 articles provided definitions of OE, with the most frequent being ‘subjective dimension of occupation/participation’. Six themes emerged: (1) OE as a subjective component of occupation, (2) OE consisting of interrelated experiential facets, (3) OE in relation to meaning, (4) OE in relation to self‐identity, (5) OE in relation to context and environment and (6) OE in relation to health outcomes.ConclusionsThe results point to largely incongruous definitions and descriptions of OE in the literature.PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARYThis study looked at how “occupational experience” (OE) is described in occupational therapy and occupational science. We reviewed 73 research articles. Most of these articles focused on OE in specific groups, like asylum seekers, or on types of experiences, like the feeling of “flow.” Most of the research was done in Western countries. The most common definition of OE was “a person's experience of doing an activity.” We also found six main ideas about OE. These show that OE is personal, can include several experiences at once, connects to a person's identity and environment, and affects health.
Sjögren's Syndrome Is Associated With an Increased Risk of Vitiligo
Authors: Li Jing‐Xing , Wu Po‐Chang , Huang Yu‐Han , Hsu Shu‐Bai , Wu Po‐Yuan 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTObjectivesLimited studies reported the correlation between Sjögren's syndrome (SS) and vitiligo. This study explores the association between SS and the risk of developing vitiligo and assesses comorbidity profiles and medication impacts.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective, population‐based analysis using data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database, spanning 2008 to 2019. The primary outcome was the incidence of vitiligo, which was analyzed using Cox proportional hazards models, with additional subgroup and sensitivity analyses conducted.ResultsThe study incorporated 223 582 individuals with SS and 9 775 363 controls. A total of 208 942 pairs of the SS and controls were analyzed following propensity score matching. Non‐matched and matched cohort analyses have consistent results. In matched analysis, individuals with SS had a 1.90‐fold increased risk of developing vitiligo compared to those without SS after adjustment (95% confidence interval [Cl], 1.67–2.15; p < 0.001). Age‐related risk was evident, particularly in those aged 40–59 years and 60–79 years. Males had a lower risk of vitiligo than females. Comorbidities such as hyperlipidemia, chronic liver disease, hyperthyroidism, and spondylarthritis further increase the risk. During the first year following diagnosis, individuals with SS exhibited a significantly elevated risk of developing vitiligo compared to those without SS (aHR, 2.15; 95% Cl, 1.54–3.00; p < 0.001). Over a decade of follow‐up, the SS cohort showed a markedly higher cumulative risk of vitiligo than the non‐SS cohort (log‐rank p < 0.001). Subgroup analysis revealed that systemic corticosteroid administration significantly mitigated the risk of developing vitiligo in SS patients (aHR, 0.67; 95% CI, 0.53–0.86; p < 0.001) compared to patients who did not receive systemic corticosteroids.ConclusionSS is significantly associated with an increased risk of developing vitiligo. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
Microbial seafood safety assessment following a marine mucilage disaster in the Sea of Marmara
Authors: Üçok Didem , Tosun Şehnaz Yasemin , Erkan Nuray , Can Tunçelli İdil , Doğruyol Hande , Ulusoy Şafak , Mol Sühendan , Özden Özkan , Dagsuyu Eda , Yanardag Refiye 
Published: January 2025

AbstractMarine mucilage disasters, primarily caused by global warming and marine pollution, threaten food security and the sustainability of marine food resources. This study assessed the microbial risks to public health in common sole, deep‐water rose shrimp, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel and Mediterranean mussel following the mucilage disaster in the Sea of Marmara in 2021. The total viable count, total Enterobacteriaceae count and the presence of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Vibrio cholerae, Aeromonas hydrophila, Clostridium perfringens and Bacillus cereus were studied during the 2021–2022 fishing season. In September, the first month of the catching season, pathogens in all seafood were markedly higher compared to the entire season: E. coli O157:H7: 86%, Salmonella spp.: 30%, L. monocytogenes: 21%, V. parahaemolyticus: 53% and A. hydrophila: 100%. The main factors for the high prevalence of pathogens in September are elevated seawater temperature and the fact that it is the first month following the mucilage disaster. Following natural disasters such as mucilage, evisceration of seafood, washing with clean water, depuration of shellfish and ensuring adequate cooking time and temperature are essential for food safety and public health.
A Commentary on Post‐Pandemic Challenges and Opportunities for the Accounting Profession: Insights from a Systematic Literature Review*
Authors: Bujaki Merridee , Butt Irfan , Lento Camillo , Meredith Patricia , Wick Sara 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThis empirically grounded commentary explores the impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the strategic direction of Canada's accounting profession and highlights opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in the post‐pandemic era. We undertake a systematic literature review using deductive and inductive approaches within both the academic accounting literature and a selection of publications targeting accounting practitioners. Our deductive framework uses Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada's (CPA Canada) Foresight initiative, while our inductive approach identifies themes that do not fit within the Foresight initiative. We conclude that the accounting profession will be challenged to balance the pursuit of new opportunities arising from disruptive technologies, real‐time data, and new organizational value drivers while simultaneously reflecting its roots in financial reporting, auditing, and taxation. Our findings also suggest that the profession should pay more attention to the human aspects of the profound changes that are underway. Specifically, the profession focuses heavily on how accountants' work will change due to disruptive forces but not enough on how these changes impact accountants from a broader human resource management perspective (e.g., mental health challenges, alternative work arrangements, retraining, and upskilling). Our work differs from prior reviews as we incorporate both academic accounting and accounting practitioner‐focused publications to propose a research agenda intended to encourage more practically relevant accounting research.
Mortality risk among individuals who smoke opioids compared with those who inject: A propensity score‐matched cohort analysis of United States national treatment data
Authors: Karandinos George , Unick Jay , Ciccarone Daniel 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackground and AimsOpioid smoking is becoming more common in the United States. The aim of this analysis was to estimate relative mortality risk among those who primarily smoke opioids compared with those who inject.DesignRetrospective propensity score‐matched cohort analysis.Setting2006–2021 US treatment episode data from SAMHSA TEDS‐D.ParticipantsWe matched 287 481 individuals in a substance use treatment program reporting smoking opioids as their primary substance use to an equal weighted number of individuals in a substance use treatment program reporting injecting opioids as their primary substance use. The majority of individuals reporting smoking were male (62.6%), 21–29 years old (47.9%), white (65.7%), independently housed (54.3%) and in the West Census Region (70.3%). Cohort characteristics were closely balanced after matching.MeasurementsThe outcome of interest was death during a treatment episode. Variables used for matching were year, opioid category, gender, race/ethnicity, age category, census region, housing status, employment status, number of prior treatment admissions, variables associated with opioid use severity (opioid use frequency, treatment setting intensity, age at first opioid use, use of medication‐assisted treatment) and other reported substance use (methamphetamine, alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine).FindingsThe mortality rate was 6.5 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 5.9–7.1] per 1000 person‐years in the smoking cohort and 9.7 (95% CI = 8.8–10.8) per 1000 person‐years in the injection cohort, with a mortality rate ratio of 0.67 (95% CI = 0.58–0.77).ConclusionsAmong individuals in substance use treatment in the United States, those who usually smoke opioids appear to have a lower all‐cause mortality risk than those who usually inject.
Obesity Is Associated With Worsened Outcomes in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis on Advanced Therapies: A Propensity Matched Cohort Study From the U.S.
Authors: Desai Aakash , Sehgal Priya , Khataniar Himsikhar , Lewis James D. , Farraye Francis A. , Lichtenstein Gary R. , Kochhar Gursimran S. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundObesity has been linked to a more severe phenotype in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).AimTo evaluate the impact of obesity on outcomes of advanced therapies in UC.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study utilising the TriNetX database comparing the composite score of corticosteroid use, change in advanced therapy or colectomy within two years between two cohorts of patients with UC—those with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) and those without (BMI 18.5–24.9). The risk assessment was stratified to specific advanced therapies, including tumour necrosis factor α inhibitors (TNFi), vedolizumab, ustekinumab and Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi). We performed 1:1 propensity score matching (PSM) for demographics, co‐morbid conditions, laboratory values and IBD medications including corticosteroids.ResultsThere were 3904, 2025, 1150 and 477 patients on TNFi, vedolizumab, ustekinumab and JAKi, respectively, in the UC obesity cohort. After PSM, the UC obesity cohort was at an increased risk of the composite outcome of corticosteroid use, change in therapy and colectomy compared to the UC control cohort in patients on TNFi (aHR 1.37, 95% CI 1.29–1.49), vedolizumab (aHR 1.29, 95% CI 1.16–1.43), ustekinumab (aHR 1.1.26, 95% CI 1.10–1.44) and JAKi (aHR 1.38, 95% CI 1.13–1.69). Sub‐group analysis based on the specific TNFi also showed an increased risk of composite outcome for infliximab (aHR 1.36, 95% CI 1.22–1.52) and adalimumab (aHR 1.26, 95% CI 1.11–1.42) within 2 years.ConclusionsObesity is associated with lower efficacy of several advanced therapies in patients with UC.
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Barriers of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Among Healthcare Professionals in Timor‐Leste: A Cross‐Sectional Survey
Authors: da Costa Juanina , Nosoongnoen Wichit , Rungapiromnan Watcharee , Tragulpiankit Pramote 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe Timor‐Leste Pharmacovigilance (PV) became an associate member of the WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring in 2019; however, the adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting rate remains low, with only nine reports per 1342 million inhabitants over 5 years. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers related to ADRs, pharmacovigilance, and ADR reporting among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Timor‐Leste. A cross‐sectional survey with a validated, self‐administered questionnaire was conducted among 600 HCPs, including clinical doctors, nurses, and pharmacy employees from one national referral and five referral hospitals. Of the 461 HCPs who responded (76.8% response rate), 98 were clinical doctors (21.3%), 311 nurses (67.4%), and 52 pharmacy employees (11.3%). The knowledge score on ADRs was 3.81 ± 0.36 out of 8, with clinical doctors, nurses, and pharmacy employees scoring 4.49 ± 0.51, 3.47 ± 0.24, and 4.56 ± 0.26, respectively. On pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting, the score was 3.00 ± 0.16 out of 8, with clinical doctors, nurses, and pharmacy employees scoring 3.36 ± 0.26, 2.81 ± 0.08, and 3.50 ± 0.24, respectively. All scores referred to the number of correctly answered questions. Positive attitudes were observed, with 53.4% agreeing that ADR reporting is crucial for drug safety, although only 22.0% reported observed ADRs. Key barriers included unavailability of reporting forms (81.0%), insufficient financial support (71.9%), and lack of reporting by colleagues (71.4%). These findings highlight the need for increased awareness, training, and resources to improve ADR reporting in Timor‐Leste.
Three‐Dimensional Digital Guide Plate‐Based Fenestration Decompression With Sustained Plug in the Treatment of Jaw Cyst in Children
Authors: Xiao Han , Wang Yongliang , Yue Jin , Han Rui , Ji Chenglong , Qiao Chuanyue , Huang Hao , Bian Shuang , Wang Jianxin , Lin Kaijie , Ma Lei 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTJaw cyst is a common bone cyst affecting the jaw. Clinically, fenestration decompression is the first choice for treating jaw cysts in children, but traditional strategy still has limitations in positioning accuracy, potential trauma, adherence, etc. This study designed an improved strategy, three‐dimensional digital guide plate‐based fenestration decompression with sustained plug for the treatment of jaw cyst in an 8‐year‐old boy. After the surgery, the cyst gradually became smaller and disappeared at 1 year, permanent teeth erupted normally and the wound healed well. Under the positioning of three‐dimensional digital guide, the position of fenestration was accurately located, and the anatomical structures in the cyst cavity were protected. The wound was small in size, and the postoperative pain response was mild. Additionally, the expanded structure of the plug at both ends made it firmly fixed in the opening position. The plug could be rinsed daily with simple operation and no pain, avoiding discomfort caused by repeated wearing. To sum up, the improved strategy is effective in the treatment of jaw cyst.