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Continuous feedback protocols for cooling and trapping a quantum harmonic oscillator
Authors: De Sousa Guilherme , Bakhshinezhad Pharnam , Annby-Andersson Björn , Samuelsson Peter , Potts Patrick P. , Jarzynski Christopher 
Published: January 2025

Quantum technologies and experiments often require preparing systems in low-temperature states. Here we investigate cooling schemes using feedback protocols modeled with a quantum Fokker-Planck master equation (QFPME) recently derived by Annby-Andersson []. This equation describes systems under continuous weak measurements, with feedback based on the outcome of these measurements. We apply this formalism to study the cooling and trapping of a harmonic oscillator for several protocols based on position and/or momentum measurements. We find that the protocols can cool the oscillator down to, or close to, the ground state for suitable choices of parameters. Our analysis provides an analytically solvable case study of quantum measurement and feedback and illustrates the application of the QFPME to continuous quantum systems.

Published by the American Physical Society
2025
Beyond the minimum: designing for neurodiversity in museums and galleries
Authors: Granland Madeleine Ella , Sadia Toar , Cooper Elizabeth 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis study explored the relationship between architectural excellence and designing for neurodiversity in museums and galleries. It examined the conflicts and overlaps in design preferences between neurodivergent groups in relation to the materials and spatial layout of museums and galleries. It also compares these design preferences to existing theories of architectural excellence.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-methods approach was used including an online survey directed at neurodivergent populations that generated 281 survey responses (from 23 countries). Survey results were analysed alongside seven interviews with neurodivergent people that were conducted in three case study museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, British Museum, and Mathematics: The Winton Gallery, Science Museum. In both the survey and interviews, a diverse range of neurodivergent conditions were recorded.FindingsResults showed that almost half of neurodivergent participants are avoiding museums and galleries due to sensory overload or underload. Participants indicated that sensory mapping in 3D/isometric formats would assist with managing their experience when visiting these sites. The findings suggested that preferences for architectural features (such as layouts and materials) were associated more strongly with individual preference than neurodivergent condition.Originality/valueThe study found that applying elements of prospect, refuge and context theory were successful predictors of design preferences for neurodivergent populations. Therefore, the application of these themes is expected to lead to improved visitor experiences in museums and galleries. Future research should expand on the use of prospect, refuge and context theories when designing for neurodiversity.
Three-dimensional analysis of turbulent twin-swirling jets onto a heated rectangular prism in a channel
Authors: Gur Muhammed , Oztop Hakan , Biswas Nirmalendu , Selimefendigil Fatih 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of swirling jet flow on the cooling performance of a heated rectangular prism placed within a channel. The primary aim is to explore the influence of varying aspect ratios (AR) of the prism and different fluid Reynolds numbers (Re) on the cooling efficiency.

Design/methodology/approach
The numerical analysis is performed using a finite volume-based solver, which incorporates the large eddy simulations (LES) turbulence model. The setup consists of twin 45° swirling jets directed at isothermally heated bodies, with water used as the cooling medium. The rectangular prism is oriented perpendicularly to the channel flow direction, positioned one unit distance from the inlet. This study examines three distinct aspect ratios (AR = 0.5, 1 and 1.5) and a range of Reynolds numbers (6000 = Re = 20000).

Findings
The results indicate that cooling efficiency improves as the aspect ratio decreases and the Reynolds number increases. Higher Reynolds numbers enhance jet impingement and turbulent mixing, which are crucial for efficient heat transfer. Conversely, lower Reynolds numbers lead to diminished impingement and reduced cooling efficiency. Increasing the Reynolds number from 6000 to 20000 elevates the average Nusselt number by 35% (for AR = 0.5) and up to 45% (for AR = 1.5). It was observed that lower aspect ratios produce superior cooling effects due to intensified localized jet interactions.

Originality/value
This research significantly contributes to the fields of fluid dynamics and thermal engineering by elucidating the influence of swirling jet flows on the cooling of heated surfaces. The findings offer valuable insights for optimizing the design and performance of cooling systems across various industrial applications.
What drives sustainable procurement? Insights from the theory of planned behavior
Authors: Hinterhuber Andreas , Khan Owais 
Published: January 2025

PurposeA fundamental research question is what leads some organizations, but not others, to be sustainable in their procurement operations. Extant theoretical frameworks, while valuable, do not fully reflect the nuances of decision-making in procurement operations. We aim to illuminate the role of individual attitudes, capabilities, and behavioral intentions in actualizing sustainable procurement.Design/methodology/approachWe develop a framework by adapting the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to the context of sustainable procurement. We test the framework with a sample of 465 procurement professionals based in the EU through partial least squares structural equation modeling.FindingsWe find that sustainable purchasing behavior is predominantly shaped by behavioral intention, that is, willingness to pay for sustainability. This behavioral intention is significantly influenced by individual attitudes and capabilities in addition to awareness of consequences and perceived corporate social responsibility engagement but, interestingly, not by individual subjective norms.Originality/valueThe TPB is one of the most influential models for predicting behavior. However, the application of the theory in operations management is hitherto limited. The present study contributes to understanding individual-level antecedents of operations management practices and offers suggestions to practitioners engaged in fostering sustainable procurement.
Resilient supply chains: advancing technology integration with pre- and post-disruption technology roadmap
Authors: Bhatnagar Bhavesh , Dixit Vijaya 
Published: January 2025

PurposeIndustry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies are pivotal in enhancing supply chain resilience (SCRES). The extant literature identifies multiple antecedents of SCRES. However, the holistic impact of I4.0 technologies on all the antecedents of SCRES has not been rigorously studied. Practising managers have a limited understanding of the interrelationship of these technologies and their impact on each SCRES antecedent and its subfactors. This highlights the need for a comprehensive technology roadmap that integrates I4.0 technologies with SCRES antecedents and subfactors, benefiting both the pre- and post-disruption phases.Design/methodology/approachInterpretive structural modelling is used to develop the hierarchical structure of technologies based on their interrelationship. ANP-SVNTOPSIS (Analytic Network Process – Single Valued Neutrosophic Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) approach to quantify technology impact factors (TIFs) value of each technology corresponding to each antecedent of SCRES is applied.FindingsThe result reveals that data-driven technologies and additive manufacturing have the highest impact on SCRES. The detailed analysis of the TIF values identifies high-impacting technologies for each SCRES antecedent and subfactor. The results are used to propose a technology roadmap integrating I4.0 technologies with SCRES antecedents for pre- and post-disruption phases.Originality/valueThe positive impact of I4.0 technologies on SCRES is well established. However, many companies face challenges in their I4.0 implementation projects despite the manifold advantages. To the best of our knowledge, no previous research has conducted such a rigorous analysis at the individual technology level and SCRES antecedents to quantify the multifaceted dimensions of SCRES. The present study addresses this gap. Furthermore, it proposes a technology roadmap which incorporates pre- and post-disruption phases, which is its uniqueness.
Does economic policy uncertainty affect conservatism?: evidence from Korea
Authors: Kim Sang Ho , An Yohan 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the effects of economic policy uncertainty (EPU) on accounting conservatism in Korean firms. An increase in EPU could widen information asymmetry between insiders and outsiders, to the detriment of a firm’s investment decisions, stock price and cost of capital. This paper hypothesizes that Korean firms are likely to decrease accounting conservatism during high EPU due to inefficient institutional structure and weak corporate governance, together with the vulnerability of the Korean economy to exogenous shocks.

Design/methodology/approach
This study measures a firm’s level of conservatism using three accrual-based models proposed by Ball and Shivakumar (2006): 1) the cash flow model (CF model), 2) the Dechow and Dichev model (DD model) and 3) the Jones model. As a robustness test, this paper uses C-score model as an alternative measure of accounting conservatism. The data set used in this study is a total of 23,109 firm-year observations during the sample period from 2000 to 2018.

Findings
The test results show that an increase in EPU adversely affects Korean firms’ accounting conservatism, and that this adverse impact is more pronounced in financially distressed and non-manufacturing firms. This study’s findings highlight the importance of institutional structure during a period of high EPU, which can create incentives for either improving or deteriorating reporting quality.

Originality/value
This study adds new evidence to extant literature on the effects of EPU on managers’ choice of accounting policies and demonstrates that managers in emerging markets may have different incentives to cope with country-specific EPU fluctuations.
Fashion cocreation: cross-cultural insights and strategies
Authors: Lorenzo Romero Carlota , Alarcón-del-Amo María-del-Carmen , Gómez Borja Miguel Ángel , Del-Pozo-Ruiz Leticia 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to analyze the multicultural consumers’ perceptions multicultural consumers’ perceptions of their experience after participating in online cocreation actions in the fashion industry and the behavioral consequences of that experience.

Design/methodology/approach
This research was conducted in Spain and the UK, with 800 active online cocreators, leading to a proposal of a comprehensive model of the cocreation experience and its effects on satisfaction and engagement with the brand and the intention to continue cocreating using a multi-group covariance structural equation model.

Findings
All the proposed hypotheses were confirmed. Cocreation activities influence the cocreation experience, which, in turn, generates a positive effect on the behavioral responses of individuals in terms of satisfaction, engagement and future intentions to continue participating in the brand’s cocreation activities. The cocreation patterns are similar in both countries, leading to a comparable behavioral model across different cultural contexts. The findings conclude with relevant recommendations on how brands can improve their globalization strategies.

Practical implications
The practical utility for a fashion retailer arises from acknowledging the different dimensions of the cocreation experience as mechanisms to develop strategies that foster customer participation, thus enhancing satisfaction, brand engagement and advocacy. The results also advocate for the proposition of similar actions across different markets, given the homogeneity of behaviors, likely through global platforms that facilitate participation from different markets toward the creation of global communities.

Originality/value
The significant contribution of this research lies in the detailed proposal for measuring the cocreation experience and its integration into a comprehensive model of the impact of cocreation on classic behavioral variables. Furthermore, the differential analysis across two countries provides the added value of a multicultural evaluation of the phenomenon.
Antarctic Geothermal Soils Exhibit an Absence of Regional Habitat Generalist Microorganisms
Authors: Noell Stephen E. , Abbaszadeh Jaber , Richards Huw , Labat Saint Vincent Marie , Lee Charles K. , Herbold Craig W. , Stott Matthew B. , Cary S. Craig , McDonald Ian R. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTActive geothermal systems are relatively rare in Antarctica and represent metaphorical islands ideal to study microbial dispersal. In this study, we tested the macro‐ecological concept that high dispersal rates result in communities being dominated by either habitat generalists or specialists by investigating the microbial communities on four geographically separated geothermal sites on three Antarctic volcanoes (Mts. Erebus, Melbourne, and Rittman). We found that the microbial communities at higher temperature (max 65°C) sites (Tramway Ridge on Erebus and Rittmann) were unique from each other and were dominated by a variety of novel Archaea from class Nitrososphaeria, while lower temperature (max 50°C) sites (Western Crater on Erebus and Melbourne) had characteristically mesophilic communities (Planctomycetes, Acidobacteriota, etc.) that were highly similar. We found that 97% of the detected microbial taxa were regional habitat specialists, with no generalists, with community assembly driven by high dispersal rates and drift (25% and 30% of community assembly, respectively), not environmental selection. Our results indicate that for microbial communities experiencing high dispersal rates between isolated communities, habitat specialists may tend to out‐compete habitat generalists.
Should the Reserve Bank Cut Interest Rates?
Authors: Borland Jeff , Dawkins Peter , Garnaut Ross , Gross Isaac , Hogan Warren , Keating Michael , Lim Guay , Tulip Peter , Vines David , Webster Elizabeth 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTNine leading economists acknowledge that the state of the labour market is currently the critical factor determining price inflation and, consequently, the decision to adjust the cash rate. The main point of contention is how high unemployment, and other measures of labour surplus, need to be, to ensure wages do not fuel further inflation. Five economists agree that current conditions (January 2025) are not stimulating inflation and delaying a rate cut could risk a low growth, low productivity outcome; two have a conditional view, and two would like to see rates maintained.
Association between prescribed stimulant medications and overdose among individuals receiving opioid agonist therapy: A retrospective cohort study from British Columbia, Canada
Authors: Young Samantha , Fairbairn Nadia , Cui Zishan , Bach Paxton , Mok Wing Yin , Budau Juls , Slaunwhite Amanda , Ti Lianping , Hayashi Kanna , Nolan Seonaid 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAimsWe measured the association between prescribed stimulant medications and overdose among individuals receiving opioid agonist therapy (OAT) for opioid use disorder.DesignRetrospective cohort study using the British Columbia Provincial Overdose Cohort, a linked administrative database.SettingWe used data from British Columbia, Canada, from January 2015 through February 2020.ParticipantsIn total, 9395 individuals contributed 18 273 person‐years of follow‐up while dispensed OAT.MeasurementsWe examined the association between stimulant prescription (primary exposure) and fatal or non‐fatal overdose (primary outcome, allowing for recurrent events) after adjusting for potential confounders including sociodemographic characteristics and substance use patterns. As a secondary analysis, we evaluated type of OAT (full agonists involving methadone or slow‐release oral morphine versus partial agonist involving buprenorphine/naloxone alone) as a potential effect modifier.FindingsThere were 1746 overdose events; 37 (2.1%) were fatal. Overall, there was no increased risk of overdose among individuals dispensed a stimulant medication while on OAT [adjusted Cox regression hazard ratio (AHR) = 1.13, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) = 0.86–1.49, P = 0.39]. When analyzed by type of OAT medication, for individuals on buprenorphine, dispensation of a stimulant medication was associated with a reduced risk of overdose (AHR = 0.47, 95% CI = 0.23–0.96, P = 0.037) while, for individuals on full agonist OAT, dispensation of a stimulant medication was associated with an increased risk of overdose (AHR = 1.51, 95% CI = 1.09–2.07, P = 0.012).ConclusionsThere does not appear to be an overall increased risk of overdose for individuals co‐prescribed a stimulant medication with opioid agonist therapy (OAT). There appears to be a reduced risk of overdose for individuals dispensed buprenorphine with a stimulant medication compared with those dispensed buprenorphine alone, and an increased risk of overdose for individuals dispensed full agonist OAT (methadone or slow‐release oral morphine) with a stimulant medication compared with those dispensed full agonist OAT alone.
Climate change: What do we do about it? Economic issues regarding agricultural adaptation and mitigation
Authors: McCarl Bruce A. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractClimate change will undoubtedly affect many aspects of the agricultural sector as a driver of impacts, as a force stimulating adaptation to limit or exploit climate change impacts, and as a focal point for mitigation opportunities to reduce its extent. Sectoral participants will react by undertaking a variety of adaptation and mitigation actions. Adaptation is largely inevitable but may require public action to either provide public goods or support private adaptation. Agriculture will also play an important role in mitigating climate change, as in cases it can provide low‐cost net greenhouse gas reductions. This paper will discuss the economic and physical characteristics of adaptation and mitigation actions that can be taken in the agricultural sector plus introduce some analysis results and possible directions. Clearly, across these areas, economists will find rich areas for economic inquiry.
Self‐perceived and measured visual function, the impact of eye‐disease, wellbeing, social determinants, and personality traits in Swedish 70‐year‐olds–results from the Gothenburg H70 Study
Authors: Havstam Johansson Lena , Zetterberg Madeleine , Falk Erhag Hanna 
Published: January 2025

AbstractPurposeTo explore the potential correlation between subjective and measured visual function, as well as to analyse the influence of eye disease, socioeconomic factors and emotional dimensions.MethodsSemi‐structured interviews, physical examinations and functional tests (n = 1203). Demographics covered sex, marital status, education, household economy, smoking and alcohol. Participants (born in 1944) rated their visual function (n = 533); those misjudging (n = 48) were studied. Group A (n = 18) had low presenting visual acuity (PVA) but reported good vision; Group B (n = 30) had normal PVA but reported low vision. Control group (n = 485) matched subjective and measured visual function. Ophthalmic examination tested visual acuity (VA), visual field and contrast sensitivity (CS). Psychometric tests: NEO‐FFI, sense of coherence (SOC) and Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). Statistical tests: chi‐square, t‐tests, Mann–Whitney U test and logistic regression.ResultsOf the population, 91% made correct assumptions about their vision. The 9% who made incorrect assumptions about their vision ability (combining groups A + B) were more likely to live alone (p = 0.02) and had lower household incomes compared to the control group (p = 0.04). Additionally, the exhibited significantly lower PVA and BCVA, a higher prevalence of visual field defects (p = 0.02) and lower CS, mean 1.63 (p = 0.005). Group A (3.4%) were women (p = 0.002) with the personality of extraversion, mean 40.0 (p = 0.01). Group B (5.6%) had more self‐reported eye diseases (p = 0.01), lower CS (p = 0.01), lower educational level (p = 0.03) and border significantly lower SOC (p = 0.06).ConclusionsThe perception of visual function is shaped by awareness of an eye disease but is additionally influenced by sex, socioeconomic factors and emotional parameters.
‘Internationalisation at a Distance’ at the intersections of educational technologies and the internationalisation of higher education
Authors: Mittelmeier Jenna , Huang Daian , Gunter Ashley 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIn this editorial, we introduce the special section focusing on ‘Internationalisation at a Distance’ (IaD), highlighting how educational technologies contribute to internationalisation practices and processes in higher education. These practices exist in transitional spaces which interrogate conventional distinctions between mobility/immobility and home/abroad by establishing ‘third spaces’ where students and staff interact with institutions across borders without the necessity of geographic relocation. This special section evaluates these practices through a critical lens, reflecting on limitations and inequalities associated with IaD, despite its often‐assumed transformative potential for expanding access to global higher education. Here, this special section argues that IaD fundamentally opposes fixed representations of place and interrogates simplistic binary frameworks, positioning itself as a concept that is inherently post‐structuralist. This reframing necessitates a sophisticated comprehension of essential concepts including mobility, home, and cultural exchange. Collectively, this special section addresses these issues by underscoring how IaD continues to reinforce pre‐existing disparities in resource access, epistemic (in)justices, and power imbalances. The findings discussed herein underscore the significance of ethical considerations for educational technologies in the realm of IaD and the necessity for evidence‐based strategies aimed at fostering more inclusive and sustainable practices. Ultimately, IaD signifies a profound reconsideration of global higher education, presenting technology‐influenced avenues for innovation while necessitating a critical examination of its functions within an unequal world.
The ITP diagnostic challenge
Authors: González‐López Tomás José 
Published: January 2025

Despite numerous advances, the diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) remains a diagnosis of exclusion. This commentary analyses and contextualizes the recent report from Garabet et al. that MicroRNA‐199a‐5p could be used as a diagnostic marker for ITP.Commentary on: Garabet et al. MicroRNA‐199a‐5p may be a diagnostic biomarker of primary ITP. Br J Haematol 2025 (Online ahead of print). doi: 10.1111/bjh.19987.