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To continue or not to continue? Examining the antecedents of MOOCs continuance intention through the lens of the stimulus-organism-response model
Authors: Cheng Yung-Ming 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to propose a research model based on the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) model to test whether network externality, gamification and media richness as environmental feature antecedents to learners' learning engagement (LE) can affect their continuance intention of massive open online courses (MOOCs).Design/methodology/approachSample data for this study were collected from learners who had experience in taking the gamified MOOCs provided by the MOOC platform launched by a well-known university in Taiwan, and 315 usable questionnaires were analyzed using structural equation modeling in this study.FindingsThis study verified that learners' perceived network externality, gamification and media richness in MOOCs positively influenced their behavioral LE, emotional LE and social LE elicited by MOOCs, which collectively caused their continuance intention of MOOCs. The results support all proposed hypotheses, and the research model accounts for 75.6% of the variance in learners' continuance intention of MOOCs.Originality/valueThis study uses the S-O-R model as a theoretical groundwork to construct learners' continuance intention of MOOCs as a series of the internal process, which is influenced by network externality, gamification and media richness. Noteworthily, three psychological constructs, behavioral LE, emotional LE and social LE, are employed to represent learners' organisms of MOOCs usage. To date, the concepts of network externality, gamification and media richness are rarely together adopted as environmental stimuli, and psychological constructs as organisms have received lesser attention in prior MOOCs studies using the S-O-R model. Hence, this study's contribution on the application of capturing psychological constructs for completely expounding three types of environmental features as antecedents to learners' continuance intention of MOOCs is well documented.
Barriers to social impact bond implementation: a review of evidence from the UK and US
Authors: Andersen Mikkel Munksgaard 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThis study investigates barriers to social impact bond (SIB) implementation through a review of academic and gray literature. A SIB is a type of public policy instrument that leverages payment for performance (P4P), contracting together with private investments in the delivery of welfare programs. Outcome-based contracts, such as SIBs, are gaining attraction for public service providers in developed countries, but research regarding their implementation remains underexplored both empirically and theoretically.Design/methodology/approachA literature review is conducted in which two types of documents are included: (1) empirical research papers and (2) evaluations of completed SIB projects. In total, 43 documents have been investigated. The study engages in a comparative design where insights across sectors (healthcare, social care and employment/education), are leveraged. The insights rest on evidence from the UK and US.FindingsThe investigation reveals five types of barriers to SIB implementation related to: (1) the SIB model, (2) organizational competencies, (3) data infrastructure, (4) stakeholder engagement and (5) the institutional context. The study discusses ways of managing these barriers and develops a conceptual framework for empirically investigating SIB implementation.Originality/valueThis study is the first academic paper to systematically assess insights regarding the implementation of SIBs. Also, the article proposes a conceptual framework for investigating SIB implementation.
Exploring channel switching in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic: Are shoppers all driven by the same motivations?
Authors: De Canio Francesca , Fuentes-Blasco Maria , Martinelli Elisa 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThe pandemic impacted consumers' shopping processes, leading them to approach the online channel for grocery shopping for the first time. The paper contributes to the retailing literature by identifying different grocery shopper segments willing to switch online moved by heterogeneous motivations. Integrating the technology acceptance model 2 (TAM-2) and the protection motivation theory (PMT), this study identifies technology-related and Covid-related motivations jointly impacting channel switching.Design/methodology/approachA mixture regression model was estimated on the 370 valid questionnaires, filled out by Italian shoppers, delivering four internally consistent segments.FindingsThe results reveal the existence of four segments willing to switch towards the online channel for grocery shopping in the aftermath of the pandemic. Utilitarian shoppers would switch online as they consider the online channel useful and easy to use. Responsive shoppers will prefer the online channel driven by the fear of being infected in-store. Novel enthusiasts show interest in the online channel to not catch the virus and cope with emotional fear, although they consider online shopping as an enjoyable and useful activity as well. Smart shoppers consider online shopping as an easy-to-use alternative for their grocery purchases.Originality/valueThis paper identifies technology-related and Covid-related motivations jointly impacting shoppers' channel switching to online and presents a novel method – i.e. mixture regression – allowing for the identification of shopper segments motivated by different reasons, both emotional and utilitarian, to switch towards the online channel for their grocery shopping. Among other motivations, the fear of Covid-19 is identified as a relevant motivation to switch to online.
The implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for employment and government accountability: evidence from an emerging market
Authors: Diab Ahmed 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThis study analyses the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on government accountability regarding the employment of both national and migrant workforces by bringing evidence from an emerging market. In doing so, this study addresses if/how the government discharged its accountability to the public during this recent global health crisis, which started in late 2019, with its effects still being felt today.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on a close reading of the relevant news media (local and international), published research and official reports, as well as ten conversations with business managers to analyse the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on government accountability in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This study draws on insights from public choice theory in trying to understand why some governments take an economic perspective while exercising accountability to their population during the pandemic.FindingsIt was found that COVID-19 led the government to pursue plans for the localization of the professions and increase employment rates among nationals vs. foreigners or migrant workers. The crisis was exploited by the government to achieve macro socio-political and economic goals, demonstrating its accountability to citizens, rather than foreign workers. This shift shows that difficult and exceptional circumstances can present opportunities for policymakers in emerging markets to achieve national policy and political aims.Originality/valueThis study enhances the author’s understanding of accountability during crises (i.e. crises-induced accountability) in emerging markets. The analyses presented enrich the crisis management literature by highlighting the implicit actions of national leaders that affect the lives and well-being of their constituents, especially vulnerable groups.
Leadership and power dynamics in crisis management: implication for brain-drain behaviour – Singaporean government experience during Covid-19
Authors: Akinwale Olusegun Emmanuel , Onokala Uche C. , Akinwale Olayombo Elizabeth 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThis study explored how the Singaporean government responded to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis from early January 2020 to the end of May of the same year. It evaluated the capability of Singapore's leadership management in a crisis during the peak and ravaging period of the Covid-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilised a systematic design analysis approach, analysing Singaporean cases on the Covid-19 crisis using a systematic and narrative approach to underscore the country's response to the pandemic attack from January 2020 to May 2020.FindingsAgainst the backdrop of Singapore's peculiar political system of government dominated by the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and culture of bureaucracy, the government has increasingly executed several control measures, including strict travel bans, contact tracing, the circuit breaker–lockdown, mask-wearing, social distancing orders as well as financial support to businesses and employees from top to the bottom in the country. However, the treatment and health issues of the migrant workers in the dormitories continue to be the major concern among academics and scholars. At the same time, policy inadequacies truncate the excellent measure of Singapore's response to Covid-19. The case point review concluded that the mortality rate in Singapore remains low compared to other nations of the world. Singapore's case points unveil fundamental learning that an excellent leadership-driven harmonised strategic model is essential for crisis management in any society. The finding of the analysis demonstrated that Singapore adopted a contingency and value-based leadership model to advance good governance and tackle the spread of the deadly coronavirus in its country.Originality/valueThe study has demonstrated a profound analysis that has not been conducted hitherto. Investigation of the Singapore case point is not a popular analysis among Nigerian scholars. Therefore, from Nigeria's perspective, the study has showcased the good and the wrong sides of a coin in Singapore's leadership and power dynamic in crisis management.
Predictors of strategic procurement performance metrics adoption in county governments: empirical evidence from Kakamega county government, Kenya
Authors: Odongo Kennedy Otemba , Kazungu Isaac 
Published: September 2023

PurposeAmidst the scarcity of resources, it is undisputable that an effective public procurement performance measurement system (PMS) is required particularly in county governments, especially for Kenya to realize its ambitions in devolved governance system. County governments cannot be effectively evaluated on their performance if the long-term, strategic impact of public procurement processes and projects is not captured. Arising from this backdrop, this study aims to determine the predictors of strategic procurement performance metrics (SPPM) adoption in public procurement PMS of county governments.Design/methodology/approachAnchored on institutional theory and public sector scorecard model, a survey research design was adopted where data were collected through census from 115 respondents working in procurement, finance and stores department of Kakamega county government. Data were collected using questionnaire (75.56% response rate) and key informant interviews, and analyzed by using multiple regression model and ordinal logistic regression models.FindingsMultiple regression model and ordinal logistics regression revealed that national government support negatively and significantly, and regulatory framework positively and significantly affects the adoption of SPPM.Practical implicationsThere is need for formal mechanism that will enable the national government in partnership with the council of governors to be proactively involved in developing procurement performance measurement capacity of county governments. This study’s findings also provide suggestions for a working regulatory framework required for the adoption of SPPM by county governments.Originality/valueThis work adds value to the prevailing body of knowledge on public procurement PMS in the public sector.
Service quality in the healthcare sector: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Darzi Mushtaq Ahmad , Islam Sheikh Basharul , Khursheed Syed Owais , Bhat Suhail Ahmad 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to summarize the available pool of literature on service quality to identify different dimensions of service quality in the healthcare industry and understand how it is measured. The study attempts to explore the research gaps in the literature about different service quality dimensions and patient satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review process was followed to achieve the objectives of the study. Various inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to select relevant research articles from 2000–2020 for the study, and a total of 100 research articles were selected.FindingsThe study identified 41 different dimensions of healthcare service quality measurement and classified these dimensions into four categories, namely servicescape, personnel, hospital administration and patients. It can be concluded that SERVQUAL is the most widely used service quality measurement tool.Originality/valueThe study identified that a majority of the researchers deduced a positive relationship between SERVQUAL dimensions and the quality of healthcare services. The findings of study will assist hospital executives in formulating effective strategies to ensure that patients receive superior quality healthcare services.
Marketing automation and the scope of marketers' heuristics
Authors: Guercini Simone 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThis paper examines the relationship between marketing automation emergence and the marketers' use of heuristics in their decision-making processes. Heuristics play a role for the integration of human decision-making models and automation in augmentation processes, particularly in marketing where automation is widespread.Design/methodology/approachThis study analyzes qualitative data about the impact of marketing automation on the scope of heuristics in decision-making models, and it is based on evidence collected from interviews with twenty-two experienced marketers.FindingsMarketers make extensive use of heuristics to manage their tasks. While the adoption of new automatic marketing tools modify the task environment and field of use of traditional decision-making models, the adoption of heuristics rules with a different scope is essential to defining inputs, interpreting/evaluating outputs and control the marketing automation system.Originality/valueThe paper makes a contribution to research on the relationship between marketing automation and decision-making models. In particular, it proposes the results of in-depth interviews with senior decision makers to assess the impact of marketing automation on the scope of heuristics as decision-making models adopted by marketers.
Peri‐operative tobacco cessation interventions: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Harrogate S. , Barnes J. , Thomas K. , Isted A. , Kunst G. , Gupta S. , Rudd S. , Banerjee T. , Hinchliffe R. , Mouton R. 
Published: September 2023

SummaryTobacco smoking is associated with a substantially increased risk of postoperative complications. The peri‐operative period offers a unique opportunity to support patients to stop tobacco smoking, avoid complications and improve long‐term health. This systematic review provides an up‐to‐date summary of the evidence for tobacco cessation interventions in surgical patients. We conducted a systematic search of randomised controlled trials of tobacco cessation interventions in the peri‐operative period. Quantitative synthesis of the abstinence outcomes data was by random‐effects meta‐analysis. The primary outcome of the meta‐analysis was abstinence at the time of surgery, and the secondary outcome was abstinence at 12 months. Thirty‐eight studies are included in the review (7310 randomised participants) and 26 studies are included in the meta‐analysis (5969 randomised participants). Studies were pooled for subgroup analysis in two ways: by the timing of intervention delivery within the peri‐operative period and by the intensity of the intervention protocol. We judged the quality of evidence as moderate, reflecting the degree of heterogeneity and the high risk of bias. Overall, peri‐operative tobacco cessation interventions increased successful abstinence both at the time of surgery, risk ratio (95%CI) 1.48 (1.20–1.83), number needed to treat 7; and 12 months after surgery, risk ratio (95%CI) 1.62 (1.29–2.03), number needed to treat 9. More work is needed to inform the design and optimal delivery of interventions that are acceptable to patients and that can be incorporated into contemporary elective and urgent surgical pathways. Future trials should use standardised outcome measures.
Editorial: opioids in inflammatory bowel disease—primum non nocere. Authors' reply
Authors: Rhudy Christian , Perry Courtney L. , Barrett Terrence A. 
Published: September 2023

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Rhudy et al and van der Have & Maljaars papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.16269 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.16286
Letter: vedolizumab or a second anti‐TNF—no difference in efficacy for primary biologic failures with IBD
Authors: Demarzo Maria Giulia , Bodini Giorgia , Vanello Mattia , Martini Martina , Giannini Edoardo G. 
Published: September 2023

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Rundquist et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.16193 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.16352
Randomised study: effects of the 5‐HT4 receptor agonist felcisetrag vs placebo on gut transit in patients with gastroparesis
Authors: Chedid Victor , Brandler Justin , Arndt Kayla , Vijayvargiya Priya , Wang Xiao Jing , Burton Duane , Harmsen W. Scott , Siegelman Jenifer , Chen Chunlin , Chen Yinzhong , Almansa Cristina , Dukes George , Camilleri Michael 
Published: September 2023

SummaryBackgroundGastroparesis is defined by delayed gastric emptying with associated symptoms in the absence of mechanical obstruction.AimTo evaluate pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of felcisetrag, a highly selective 5‐HT4 receptor agonist, on total gut transit in patients with documented delayed gastric emptying of solids.MethodsSingle‐centre, placebo‐controlled study of 36 participants receiving placebo, 0.1mg, 0.3mg or 1.0mg of felcisetrag I.V. infusion, daily, for 3 days. At baseline, each participant completed a 4h, 99mTc‐egg meal (300 kcal, 30% fat) gastric emptying test. Following infusion (Day 2), gastric, small bowel and colonic transit of solids were measured over 48h (same meal plus 111In‐charcoal delivered in methacrylate‐coated capsule). Samples were collected for pharmacokinetics. The primary endpoint was gastric emptying T1/2. Statistical analysis used baseline parameters as covariates (ANCOVA).ResultsPatients (22 idiopathic, 14 diabetic gastroparesis) were randomised to felcisetrag (0.1 mg, n = 10; 0.3 mg, n = 9; 1.0 mg, n = 7) or placebo (n = 10). Compared to placebo, felcisetrag significantly accelerated gastric emptying T1/2, colonic filling at 6h, and 10% small bowel transit time (overall P < 0.01; all three doses individually Bonferroni corrected P < 0.05) for all three measurements. Ascending colon emptying (T1/2) was significantly accelerated (all doses), and colonic transit at 48 hours was accelerated with 0.1 mg and 0.3 mg felcisetrag compared to placebo. Pharmacokinetic results were dose proportional. Felcisetrag was well tolerated with no clinically significant findings from clinical laboratory, vital signs or ECG.ConclusionI.V. felcisetrag significantly accelerated gastric, small bowel and colonic transit in patients with gastroparesis, and should be further evaluated for short‐term treatment of gastric and intestinal motility disorders.ClinicalTrials.gov #NCT03281577
Editorial: use of intestinal ultrasound in the scoring of Crohn’s disease activity in clinical trials – is it ready for prime time yet? Authors’ reply
Authors: Goodsall Thomas M. , Jairath Vipul , Bryant Robert V. , Ma Christopher 
Published: September 2023

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Goodsall et al and Abushamma & Deepak papers. To view these articles, visithttps://doi.org/10.1111/apt.16288andhttps://doi.org/10.1111/apt.16308
Comparative benefit and cost‐effectiveness of mailed‐out faecal immunochemical tests vs collection at the general practitioner
Authors: Peterse Elisabeth F. P. , Osoro Caroline B. , Bardou Marc , Lansdorp‐Vogelaar Iris 
Published: September 2023

SummaryBackgroundParticipation in the colorectal cancer screening programme in France has been well below the 45% considered acceptable by European guidelines, potentially attributable to the need to collect the faecal immunochemical test (FIT) at the general practitioner.AimTo estimate the potential benefits and costs of including the FIT in the invitation letter.MethodsA well‐established microsimulation model was used to simulate the French population 35 years and older in 2018. We estimated quality‐adjusted life‐years (QALY) gained, costs and cost‐effectiveness of the current screening programme, and compared it to a variation of the programme where the FIT was mailed to participants and adherence was assumed to increase to 45%. We also estimated the threshold increase in participation needed to make this intervention cost‐effective.ResultsUnder the current programme, 53.8 colorectal cancer (CRC) cases and 25.2 CRC deaths per 1000 individuals are expected to occur over a lifetime. If sending out the FIT increases screening participation to 45%, this intervention would result in 6% fewer CRC deaths and 3% fewer CRC cases, resulting in an estimated cost‐effectiveness ratio of €2149 per QALY gained. Sending out the FIT would only need to increase participation by 0.7% point for this intervention to be considered cost‐effective.ConclusionIncluding the FIT in the invitation letter is likely a very cost‐effective intervention to increase participation in CRC screening. These results for France are also informative for many other countries around the world where FIT needs to be collected at pharmacies or general practitioners.