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Formation of sustainable development competencies in Ukrainian English for specific purposes students
Authors: Chaikovska Hanna , Levchyk Iryna , Adamska Zoriana , Yankovych Oleksandra 
Published: November 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the formation of sustainable development competencies (SDCs) in future primary school teachers during English for specific purposes classes, and to assess the correlation between English proficiency and the development of SDCs, including Collaboration, Strategic thinking, Critical thinking, Modelling sustainable behaviour, Systems thinking and Future thinking.

Design/methodology/approach
The research experiment involved the application of content and language integrated learning and facilitation methods in three higher education institutions in Ukraine. The students’ level of English language proficiency was assessed based on the results of the online Cambridge English Language Assessment test, while the level of SDC formation was measured using research methods adapted to the Ukrainian context.

Findings
The experiment revealed positive changes in the levels of SDCs and English language proficiency through integrated learning and the application of facilitation methods.

Originality/value
The study established a correlation between the level of English language proficiency and the formation of competencies, such as Collaboration, Strategic thinking, Critical thinking, Modelling sustainable behaviour, Systems thinking and Future thinking, all of which are vital for sustainable development.
Influence of floating ring elastic deformation on ring equilibrium and minimum film thickness for a hydrodynamic/hydrostatic floating ring bearing
Authors: Yang Shuai , Hou Junxing , An Xiaodong , Xi Shuanghui 
Published: November 2023

Purpose
The floating ring generates elastic deformation as the film pressure for high-speed floating ring bearings (FRBs). The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of ring elastic deformation on the performance of a hydrodynamic/hydrostatic FRB, including floating ring equilibrium and minimum film thickness.

Design/methodology/approach
The finite element method and finite difference method are used to solve thermohydrodynamic (THD) lubrication models, including the Reynolds equation, energy equation and temperature–viscosity equation. The deformation matrix method is applied to solve the elastic deformation equation, and then the deformation distribution, floating ring equilibrium and minimum film thickness are investigated. The maximum pressure is compared with the published article to verify the mathematical models.

Findings
The deformation value increases with the growth of shaft speed; owing to elastic deformation on the film reaction force and friction moment, the ring achieves equilibrium at a new position, and the inner eccentricity increases while the ring-shaft speed ratio declines. The minimum film thickness declines with the growth of inlet temperature, and the outer film tends to rupture considering elastic deformation at a higher temperature.

Originality/value
The floating ring elastic deformation is coupled with the THD lubrication equations to study ring deformation on the hydrodynamic/hydrostatic FRB lubrication mechanism. The elastic deformation of floating ring should be considered to improve analysis accuracy for FRBs.

Peer review
The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-05-2023-0139/
An analysis of spatial effects of terrorism on stock market returns in the Middle East countries
Authors: Rezazadeh Ali , Nikpey Pesyan Vahid , Karami Azhdar 
Published: November 2023

Purpose
Stock markets are highly sensitive to foreign and domestic events. Stock exchange markets react promptly to news and are known as an indicator of good and bad trading conditions. Terrorist attacks leave adverse effects on the economy and cause stock price volatility and, consequently, stock return volatility. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze the spatial effects of terrorism on stock market returns in the Middle East from 2008 to 2019.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper uses analytical research design and estimates spatial model. Before estimating the spatial model, the spillover effects were confirmed for the spatial autoregressive model using Moran’s diagnostic test for spatial dependence, Geary’s C test and Akaike statistic.

Findings
The results of this study on spatial panel data and based on spatial autoregressive estimator indicated that terrorism and associated neighborhood effects had a negative impact on stock returns in Middle East countries. Also, the corruption index and oil price negatively affected stock market return in these countries, while the democracy index had a positive effect on stock market returns. According to the results, to achieve a high and stable stock market return, it is recommended that high-level consultation is pursued with leaders of involved countries to reduce the devastating effects of terrorist activities, increase political and economic stability, attract stockholders to stock markets and spend corresponding incomes developing the infrastructures in this sector in countries of this region.

Originality/value
Most of the studies have investigated the impact of terrorism on the stock market returns at the national or provincial level. However, the effect of terrorism on the stock market index in the tense region of the Middle East, which is the center of terrorist attacks in the world, has not been dealt with by considering the spatial econometric effects. Thus, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research is a first attempt to study the impact of terrorism on the stock market returns in Middle East countries using the spatial econometric approach.
Innovative interdisciplinary pedagogical approaches to enhance students' learning experiences and to benefit them in their future development
Authors: Bremner Pauline A.M. , Air Carol 
Published: November 2023

PurposeThis study adds to the existing body of knowledge on the benefits to learners of using an interdisciplinary design thinking (DT) pedagogical approach taking the form of a micro credential with an extra curricula workshop.Design/methodology/approachThe interpretivist research examined opinion via nine semi-structured interviews with learners who had participated in a workshop. The interviews focussed on demographic information, learning strategies, workshop interdisciplinary benefits and being taught via DT. The recorded interviews and transcriptions were analysed via NVivo and content analysis.FindingsThe results are themed into development opportunities, future learning, making meaning and sense and practical application of knowledge and skills reflection for the students. The DT pedagogy worked well for the students who confirmed university learning should be this way, adding to the debate on embedding engaging interdisciplinary methods to embed entrepreneurship and innovation in the curriculum.Originality/valueThe research is original as the use of DT has added value to the students' development and mindset. Developing graduates this way benefits the local and national economy, as the reach of graduates' transferability makes them fit for the future.
Bank competition and business formation in the U.S. Midwest
Authors: Hean Oudom , Jabas Parker 
Published: November 2023

Purpose
In the wake of rapid banking consolidations in the USA, concerns have arisen about the accessibility of capital and financial services for new businesses. With fewer and more centralized banking options, the likelihood of these entities securing financing may be compromised. This study aims to explore the repercussions of this consolidation on entrepreneurial activities in the U.S. Midwest.

Design/methodology/approach
To measure entrepreneurship, this study examines various business application metrics: total applications, high-propensity business applications (i.e. those with a high likelihood of evolving into businesses with payrolls), business applications from corporations (applications stemming from corporations or personal service entities) and applications with planned wages (those indicating a forthcoming payroll date). To assess the banking sector’s consolidation, this study used the deposit-based Herfindahl–Hirschman Index (HHI), a well-known measure of banking concentration.

Findings
This research underscores the detrimental impact of banking consolidation on various new business formations. To illustrate, a one standard deviation surge in the HHI, roughly 1253 points, correlates with a decline of approximately 16 total business applications, 7.3 high-propensity business applications, 3.72 applications originating from corporations and 3 applications indicating planned wages – all per 10,000 individuals. The findings indicate that reduced banking competition could slow down new business formations and negatively affect entrepreneurship.

Originality/value
This study examines various business formation statistics and use deposits at the institution level to determine banking concentration.
Organisational culture and organisational commitment: the moderating effect of self-efficacy
Authors: Opolot Julius Samuel , Lagat Charles , Kipsang Stanley Kipkwelon , Muganzi Yonah Katto 
Published: November 2023

PurposeThis study aims at establishing the moderating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between organisational culture (OC) and organisational commitment in the perspective of institutions of higher learning in a developing country.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional design was used to obtain quantitative data from 572 academic staff in eight universities. The sample was selected following a simple random technique. The study data were analysed using SPSS version 23.FindingsThe study findings reveal that OC and self-efficacy influence organisational commitment. Further, self-efficacy moderates the relationship between OC and organisational commitment.Practical implicationsUniversities should foster a culture that emphasises collaboration, open communication, inclusion, equity and staff development to increase organisational commitment. In order to build academic staff self-efficacy, universities should provide opportunities for training and development, mentoring, coaching, continuous performance evaluation, and regular feedback to stimulate academic staff's desire to remain committed to the institution. University administrators should look beyond traditional skills and competencies when recruiting future academic staff as their personal beliefs are essential to accelerating organisational commitment.Originality/valueThis study extends the current literature in organisational behaviour and provides a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between OC and organisational commitment using the Competing Values Framework. This study was also conducted in a developing country context, which can always lead to different results than studies conducted in developed countries.
A mediation moderation model between work–family conflict and turnover intention among public and private kindergarten school teachers in China
Authors: Wang Fang , Wang Zhicheng 
Published: November 2023

PurposeThe present study aimed to examining the association between work–family conflict and turnover intention by exploring the mediating effect of job satisfaction and the moderating effect of perceived organizational support on preschool teachers in China.Design/methodology/approachA survey of 827 preschool teachers was conducted, and the data were analyzed using correlation analysis, hierarchical linear regression and path analysis with a structural equation model.FindingsThe results revealed that work–family conflict was significantly and positively associated with preschool teachers' turnover intention. Job satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between work–family conflict and turnover intention, while perceived organizational support moderated the association between work–family conflict and job satisfaction, thus mitigating the negative impact of work–family conflict on job satisfaction.Originality/valueThese findings contribute to the understanding of turnover among preschool teachers and suggest the need to enhance perceived organizational support to promote job satisfaction and reduce turnover in this profession.
Effect of social media usage on job security through social media disorder and networking behavior: a serial mediation mechanism
Authors: Rajhi Sarra , Asadullah Muhammad Ali , Derbel Walid 
Published: November 2023

Purpose The usage of social media at the workplace has become an undeniable reality, yet the role of social media use (SMU) in job-related outcomes is still unclear. This study uncovers a chain process through which SMU may strengthen job security perception of employees through social media disorder (SMD) and networking behavior.Design/methodology/approach This quantitative study used ratings of 197 Emirati students enrolled in a higher education institution located in United Arab Emirates (UAE). The respondents were professionals serving in different public and private organizations in UAE.Findings The statistical results supported a significant serial mediation of SMD and networking behavior between SMU and job security perceptions of employees.Practical implications This study offers implications for employees and their supervisors about the usage of social media for strengthening their perceptions of job security.Originality/value This study contributed to the existing stream of research on SMU to explain a chain process through which employees may benefit from social media to strengthen their perceptions of job security.
Firm's capital structure decisions, asset structure, and firm's performance: application of the generalized method of moments approach
Authors: Priyan P.K. , Nyabakora Wakara Ibrahimu , Rwezimula Geofrey 
Published: November 2023

PurposeThe study aims to evaluate the influence of capital structure decisions and asset structure on firms' performance for East African listed nonfinancial firms.Design/methodology/approachThe research is descriptive and employs secondary data from the East African capital markets' websites. The generalized method of moments approach is used to estimate the relationship due to its ability to account for endogeneity problems.FindingsThe result shows that capital structure decisions and asset structure strongly influence the firms' performance. When long-term debts, short-term debts and tangible fixed assets increase, the return on total assets increases. An increase in the total debt ratio raises the return on equity (ROE). However, the increase in long-term debt lowers the ROE.Practical implicationsThe results will help investors and potential investors decide on a financing policy that maximizes performance. Likewise, governments and other policymakers review the capital markets' frameworks to attract institutional and individual investors to the markets for financial availability and to increase profitability.Originality/valueThe research provides evidence on the influence of capital structure decisions and asset structure on firms' performance. Furthermore, its results contribute to firms' financing policy formulation and the corporate finance literature.
Effects of climate variability and hydrological rehabilitation measures on long‐term mangrove trajectories: From reproduction to recruitment and landscape cover changes
Authors: Sánchez‐Núñez David Alejandro , Rodríguez‐Rodríguez J. Alexandra , Mancera Pineda José Ernesto 
Published: November 2023

AbstractHydrological rehabilitation is widely used to improve soil conditions and promote passive recovery. However, climate variability that is seldom considered in restoration planning can affect hydrological rehabilitation goals.We used long‐term observations to assess the effects of El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate variability and hydrologic rehabilitation on tree recruitment and landscape cover changes in a South American mangrove complex.ENSO climate variability and rehabilitation hydrology measure types collectively explained 88%, 90% and 70% of mangrove cover change rates in the whole mangrove system and porewater salinity in basin and riverine sites, respectively. Therefore, major and detrimental rehabilitation measures counterbalanced or reinforced the effects of ENSO phase intensity on the system. In addition, climate variability explained the rates of change of salinity in the basin site (58%).Porewater salinity, its rates of change and ENSO explained 28%–75% of propagule density and seedling/sapling growth rates ofRhizophora mangle,Laguncularia racemosaandAvicennia germinansin representative basin and riverine sites.Tree colonization in the basin site, under high irradiance, was triggered by high seedling/saplings diameter growth rates (0.5–1.6 cm year−1) ofL. racemosaandR. manglegenerated by strong porewater salinity drop rates during consecutive La Niña episodes, while widespread tree mortality occurred during a strong El Niño. Tree size categories were more stable to ENSO climate variability in the riverine site.Synthesis and implications. This study shows that hydrologic rehabilitation effectiveness depended on its influence on freshwater flows and on the effects of ENSO climate variability. ENSO, porewater salinity and its rates of change regulated tree recruitment and landscape cover changes. Thus, besides porewater salinity, rates of change of porewater salinity, light availability and climate variability need to be included in monitoring and mangrove restoration planning to better understand and predict mangrove trajectories. Climate‐smart restoration in mangroves should implement the types of hydrological rehabilitation measures that offset or avoid reinforcing ENSO strong phases.
Could you give me a leg up …? Models, frameworks and support structures to help aspiring clinical academic speech and language therapists
Authors: Harrall Kate , Louise Sinnott Emma , Roebuck Saez Lucy , Clunie Gemma 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBackgroundIncreasing research capacity and capability for the speech and language therapy (SLT) profession is a key national strategic driver, with many speech and language therapists (SLTs) aspiring to a clinical academic (CA) career. There are known benefits but also acknowledged challenges with this career path, including limited funding opportunities and a poorly established career trajectory.AimsTo present models, frameworks and support structures that can be used by aspiring SLT CAs to chart research knowledge and skills, and plan career development. Organisational models are also presented to facilitate SLT CA career development and research capacity‐building.Methods & ProceduresA narrative review was conducted using a literature search of published peer‐reviewed journals across four electronic databases: Medline, CINAHL, AMED and Embase, with additional search for grey literature through internet searches. Search results were screened against eligibility criteria by two researchers, with full‐text articles retrieved and reviewed by four researchers independently.Results & DiscussionThe database search and grey literature search combined identified 610 records. Full‐text screening of 66 records resulted in 19 articles or grey literature sources being included within the narrative review.Main ContributionThis paper details models, frameworks and support structures pertinent to SLTs that can be used at an individual and organizational level to assist CA skill development and career paths.Conclusion & ImplicationsThe national climate is looking positive for aspiring SLT CAs. The time is now to take the initiative and use the support structures available to show our CA value and develop the necessary skills outlined within these resources to fulfil our ambitions.WHAT THIS PAPER ADDSWhat is already known on the subject
Interest in CA careers within the SLT profession is increasing. Whilst there are known benefits to embedding research within clinical practice, barriers exist including the strategic and operational steps individuals can take to make the career path a reality.What this study adds
This narrative review has searched the literature for CA models, frameworks and support structures created for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. These tools are presented and discussed, with special consideration and focus to the SLT profession.What are the clinical implications of this work?
This paper will provide SLTs with the tools to support their personal CA career development as well as advocate for CA roles within their teams and organisations. Organisational models are also presented to support SLT managers to foster a CA path for workforce development.
Freshwater plastispheres as a vector for foodborne bacteria and viruses
Authors: Witsø Ingun Lund , Basson Adelle , Vinje Hilde , Llarena Ann‐Katrin , Bringas Carlos Salas , Aspholm Marina , Wasteson Yngvild , Myrmel Mette 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThere is growing evidence that plastic particles can accumulate microorganisms that are pathogenic to humans or animals. In the current study, the composition of the plastispheres that accumulated on polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and high‐density polyethylene (HDPE) pieces submerged in a river in the southeast Norway was characterized by 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. Seasonal and geographical effects on the bacterial composition of the plastisphere were identified, in addition to the detection of potential foodborne pathogenic bacteria and viruses as part of the plastisphere. The diversity and taxonomic composition of the plastispheres were influenced by the number of weeks in the river, the season, and the location. The bacterial diversity differed significantly in the plastisphere from June and September, with a generally higher diversity in June. Also, the community composition of the plastisphere was significantly influenced by the geographical location, while the type of plastic had less impact. Plastics submerged in river water assembled a variety of microorganisms including potentially pathogenic bacteria and viruses (noro‐ and adenovirus) detected by qPCR. Cultivation methods detected viable bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes. The results highlight the need for additional research on the risk of contaminating food with plastic particles colonized with human pathogens through irrigation water.
Biogeochemical characterization of four depleted gas reservoirs for conversion into underground hydrogen storage
Authors: Bassani Ilaria , Bellini Ruggero , Vizzarro Arianna , Coti Christian , Pozzovivo Vincenzo , Barbieri Donatella , Pirri Candido Fabrizio , Verga Francesca , Menin Barbara 
Published: November 2023

AbstractDepleted gas reservoirs are a valuable option for underground hydrogen storage (UHS). However, different classes of microorganisms, which are capable of using free H2 as a reducing agent for their metabolism, inhabit deep underground formations and can potentially affect the storage. This study integrates metagenomics based on Illumina‐NGS sequencing of bacterial and archaeal 16S rRNA and dsrB and mcrA functional genes to unveil the composition and the variability of indigenous microbial populations of four Italian depleted reservoirs. The obtained mcrA sequences allow us to implement the existing taxonomic database for mcrA gene sequences with newly classified sequences obtained from the Italian gas reservoirs. Moreover, the KEGG and COG predictive functional annotation was used to highlight the metabolic pathways potentially associated with hydrogenotrophic metabolisms. The analyses revealed the specificity of each reservoir microbial community, and taxonomic and functional data highlighted the presence of an enriched number of taxa, whose activity depends on both reservoir hydrochemical composition and nutrient availability, of potential relevance in the context of UHS. This study is the very first to address the profiling of the microbial population and allowed us to perform a preliminary assessment of UHS feasibility in Italy.