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Antecedents and consequences for sustainability in Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Authors: Chong Sze Chin , Kaliappen Narentheren 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the key antecedents and challenges faced by Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the suggestion for the government to support SMEs in implementing sustainable practices.

Design/methodology/approach
In-depth interviews were chosen and conducted with seven SME owner-managers from Kuala Lumpur or Selangor, chosen through a purposive sampling technique. The data was analyzed thematically using NVivo 12 software. The study also extended the resource-based view theory by incorporating sustainable practices as an advantage for SMEs in the competitive business environment.

Findings
This study discovers the antecedents of sustainable practices are awareness, pressures, competitiveness and company image. According to the data, all SME owner-managers indicate that awareness is the main reason for implementing sustainable practices. The consequences of implementing sustainable practices in SMEs are financial issues, limited knowledge and skills and a lack of resources when implementing sustainable practices. The current study also suggests the government provides financial and non-financial support to encourage sustainability among the SMEs.

Practical implications
This paper may also provide the policymakers, SME Corporations, investors and SME owner-managers with an understanding of the current sustainable practices among SMEs. It also helps formulate policies, plans and actions to support SMEs in implementing sustainable practices.

Originality/value
The findings of this study contribute to the existing literature by highlighting the role of sustainable practices in enhancing firm performance while advancing the RBV theory in the context of Malaysian SMEs. This research fills a research gap by examining sustainability’s specific antecedents and consequences within this sector.
Can fast fashion brands win over Gen Z with corporate social responsibility communication on Instagram by appealing to their emotions?
Authors: Mei Xiang Ying , Ventzel Caroline , Zachariassen Ida 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to understand how Gen Z consumers perceive fashion brands’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) communication through emotional appeals on Instagram and how such perception affects their overall behaviour towards the brand.

Design/methodology/approach
The study adopts a qualitative research approach through photo-elicitation and 14 semi-structured in-depth interviews with members of Gen Z, using one of the world’s largest fast fashion brands, H&M, as the study context.

Findings
It is increasingly difficult to capture the attention of Gen Z as they have become immune to the typical CSR messages despite attempting to appeal to their emotions. This makes CSR communication alone challenging in influencing brand perception. However, behaviour towards the brand, such as purchase intention, is not necessarily dependent on whether consumers are convinced of the brand’s CSR activities, as greater value is placed on fast fashion’s price and availability. For Gen Z, such elements surpass their concern for sustainable fashion. Since more emphasis is placed on neutral endorsers due to their trustworthiness, CSR efforts may be disseminated through such third parties to achieve desired outcomes.

Practical implications
Understanding consumers’ perceptions of the current CSR effort allows brand managers to reevaluate their CSR communication strategies to appeal to Gen Z and encourage positive brand behaviour.

Originality/value
Contrary to previous studies, which have focused on organisational outcomes, the study has in-depth explored consumers’ perception of CSR efforts on Instagram and the implications of such perceptions for long-term brand building.
Passive acoustic monitoring for assessing forest bird distribution and identifying conservationally important areas in a subtropical forest landscape
Authors: Inoue Tohki , Okura Yosuke , Yoshida Takehito , Washitani Izumi 
Published: January 2025

AbstractPassive acoustic monitoring (PAM) has recently been developed and used for long‐term and/or large spatial scale surveys. PAM is expected to be one of the most efficient methods for assessing species distribution and examining the factors affect it, helping identify important areas for biodiversity conservation and inform the management plan. In this study, we tested the feasibility of the PAM for monitoring bird species and revealed some critical points to consider in improving or developing more widely applicable PAM. We conducted PAM in the subtropical forest landscape of Amami‐Oshima Island, Japan, which harbors rich biodiversity (over 100 species), including endangered and/or endemic plants and animals. Nine endemic forest bird species were detected across recording locations. The effects of environmental factors on the four bird species were analyzed, excluding the five species that were commonly detected and did not require occupancy modeling. Different environmental factors influenced the occupancy probability of the four species examined according to their habitat preferences, which is consistent with previous studies. Our results suggest that the combination of PAM and occupancy model enables us to identify the bird's spatial occupancy pattern, associated environmental factors, and the important areas that should be protected for conservation. PAM is a relatively low‐cost and non‐invasive method that can be applied in various monitoring of biodiversity conservation areas.
Does Pelvic Congestion Cause Bladder Symptoms—Potential New Indication to Treat Pelvic Congestion
Authors: Wong Wai Yan Timothy , Cheung Man Yeuk , Brown Bevan , Liang Eisen 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundPelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS) is a condition characterised by chronic pelvic pain resulting from the dilation and reflux of veins within the pelvis. While pelvic pain is the primary symptom of PCS, other associated symptoms may vary among individuals. Bladder symptoms have been commonly observed in PCS, including increased urination frequency, urinary urgency, nocturia and rarely haematuria. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of bladder symptoms in women with pelvic congestion syndrome and the effectiveness of Ovarian Vein Embolisation in alleviating these symptoms.MethodsThis was a retrospective cohort study on women diagnosed with PCS between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2022. Inclusion criteria were defined as the presence of clinical symptoms and radiological evidence of PCS undergoing Ovarian Vein Embolisation (OVE). Participants were followed up at least 6 months post‐procedure using a web‐based survey to assess their bladder symptoms.ResultsOne hundred and twenty‐three women underwent OVE for PCS during the study period and consented to participate in the study, and 65% (n = 80) reported experiencing bladder symptoms. The most common bladder symptoms during pre‐procedure consultations included daytime frequency, a sense of incomplete emptying, and nocturia. Among the individuals with bladder symptoms, 60/80 (75%) reported symptom improvement following OVE. Furthermore, 11/80 patients (13.8%) noted a complete resolution of their symptoms post‐OVE, and 30/80 patients (37.5%) reported significant improvement. There were no reported major complications or mortality following OVE.ConclusionThe findings of this study provided compelling evidence that bladder symptoms are common in women with PCS. Ovarian Vein Embolization emerges as a safe and effective intervention for alleviating concurrent bladder symptoms in these patients.
Is There Gender Disparity in RANZCR Radiation Oncology Grants and Prizes Success?
Authors: Roos Daniel , Milner Lisa 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIntroductionRecent RANZCR studies have demonstrated gender disparity in research publication output of both radiation oncology (RO) trainees and specialists, favouring men. The purpose of this project was to examine success rates by gender of grant and prize (G&P) submissions to the RO Research Committee (RORC) to determine if anything needs to be done about the appraisal process to potentially address that disparity.MethodsCollege records between 2011 and 2024 (where applicable) were searched by gender for one RO trainee, and two other research manuscript prizes, and two research grant rounds. During that period, the averaged gender ratio for the RO Faculty specialist membership was M:F = 61%:39%. Fisher's exact test p < 0.05 was considered significant with respect to gender disparity.ResultsRelative to the gender ratio of applicants, there were no statistically significant gender differences between winners for any of the five G&Ps individually (p ≥ 0.15 for each), or in composite (p = 0.25). Although application rates overall (M:F = 62%:38%) were consistent with the membership gender ratio, women were markedly less likely to apply for prizes (25% of applicants) than grants (44%).ConclusionNo gender disparity was found for winners of the five RO G&Ps individually or overall relative to applicant gender ratios. Accordingly, it does not appear that the RORC needs to change its assessment processes in relation to gender. However, women were under‐represented in prize applications, reflecting previously reported gender differences in award‐seeking behaviour.
Prevalence of cannabis consumption methods among people with medically recommended and nonmedical cannabis use in the United States
Authors: Han Beth , Jones Christopher M. , Volkow Nora D. , Einstein Emily B. , Weiss Susan R. B. , Blanco Carlos , Compton Wilson M. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAimsSome cannabis consumption methods (e.g. smoking, vaping, dabbing) are associated with more harms than others (e.g. sublingual, transdermal). We aimed to examine differences in prevalence of cannabis consumption methods by people with medically recommended‐only vs. nonmedical‐only cannabis use.Design and settingCross‐sectional, US nationally representative data from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).Participants14 271 NSDUH participants aged ≥12 with past‐year cannabis use.MeasurementsNSDUH asked respondents with past‐year cannabis use about their consumption methods [i.e. smoking, vaping, eating or drinking, dabbing (consuming a concentrated form with a dab rig/pen), oral/sublingual, transdermal or taking pills] and if healthcare professionals recommended any cannabis use. If ‘no’, respondents were classified as having ‘nonmedical‐only cannabis use’. If ‘yes’, they were asked if all cannabis use was recommended and, if so, they were classified as having ‘medically recommended‐only cannabis use’; otherwise, they were classified as having ‘medical and nonmedical cannabis use’.FindingsAmong people reporting cannabis use, 10.7% [95% confidence interval (CI) = 9.7%–11.7%] reported medically recommended‐only use, and 83.0% (95% CI = 81.7%–84.3%) reported nonmedical‐only use. Smoking was the predominant method for nonmedical‐only use (79.2%, 95% CI = 77.7%–80.7%) and for medically recommended‐only use (73.7%, 95% CI = 68.8%–78.2%). Vaping prevalence (45.6%, 95% CI = 40.9%–50.4%) and eating/drinking prevalence (45.7%, 95% CI = 40.7%–50.7%) were similar among people with medically recommended‐only use. Vaping prevalence was 1.3 times higher [adjusted prevalence ratio (APR) = 1.3, 95% CI = 1.2–1.4] for medically recommended‐only than for nonmedical‐only use (38.3%, 95% CI = 32.7%–44.3%). Dabbing prevalence was 1.5 times higher (APR = 1.5, 95% CI = 1.3–1.7) for medically recommended‐only than for nonmedical‐only use [24.4% (95% CI = 20.5%–28.8%) vs 16.4% (95% CI = 15.3%–17.7%)]. Higher prevalence of oral/sublingual and transdermal methods was associated with medically recommended‐only use.ConclusionsAmong people with past‐year medically recommended‐only cannabis use in the US, three‐fourths reported smoking cannabis and almost half reported vaping and eating/drinking cannabis. Cannabis vaping prevalence and dabbing prevalence were 1.3–1.5 times higher, respectively, among people with medically recommended‐only use than people with nonmedical‐only use.
Pathophysiological Effects on Coronary Arteries Following Radiofrequency Ablation: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Abidi Syed Ali Raza , Quadri Afreen , Gondal Muhammad Umer Riaz , Hayat Fatima , Naeem Shafia , Talat Fawad , Mehmoodi Amin , Malik Jahanzeb 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTRadiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a safe and effective treatment for patients experiencing ventricular and atrial tachyarrhythmias. While complications after RFA are generally rare, the occurrence of coronary artery (CA) injury, albeit infrequent, can have significant clinical implications. Given the proximity of CAs to common ablation sites, understanding the interplay between RFA and CA perfusion pathophysiology is paramount. Although previous studies have discussed the presentation and outcomes of CA injury post‐ablation, a comprehensive review consolidating the mechanisms of CA injury following RFA remains absent in the cardiology literature. In this review, we conducted an extensive literature search spanning the past three decades to explore the link between the biophysics of RFA and CA perfusion pathophysiology, focusing on injury mechanisms. We delve into RFA lesion pathology, elucidate the mechanisms of CA injury resulting from RFA, and examine factors influencing lesion formation, such as convective cooling and the “shadow effect.” Furthermore, we outline methods to mitigate CA injury post‐RFA and propose novel research avenues to optimize lesion formation and ensure the safety of arrhythmia treatments, particularly in cases where tissue ablation is performed close to CAs.
Consistency of interest mediates the positive relationship between growth mindset and presence of meaning in life among Hong Kong adolescents: A cross‐lagged panel study
Authors: Chan Hiu‐Sze , Tong Yuk‐Yue , Lee Sau‐Lai , Chiu Chi‐Yue 
Published: January 2025

AbstractMeaning in life protects individuals from mental distress during social upheaval. We posit that a growth mindset and consistency of interest positively predict meaning in life during social upheaval. The present research tested the hypothesis that among adolescence living in a period of social upheaval, the presence of a growth mindset (the belief in malleability of valued personal attributes) positively predicts persistent engagement in purpose‐congruent interests (consistency of interest), which in turn positively predicts the feeling that life is meaningful (presence of meaning in life). To test this hypothesis and to clarify the temporal causal connections among growth mindset, consistency of interest, and presence of meaning in life, we conducted a 3‐wave longitudinal cross‐lagged panel study with 275 Hong Kong adolescents between late 2017 and early 2020, which covered a period of social upheaval. As hypothesized, having a growth mindset predicted meaning in life two years later through the mediating effect of consistency of interest. These findings extended past findings by identifying a new causal pathway for the temporal causal effects of a growth mindset on the presence of meaning in life over two years in a population and context with high vulnerability to mental distress. (193 words).
The Roots of Populism in Poland Do Uneven Economic Development, Social Transfers, Inequality and Migration Explain the Success of Populist Parties?
Authors: Olejnik Łukasz W. , Wroński Marcin 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIn this paper, we investigate the socio‐economic factors affecting the electoral outcomes of the populist parties in Poland. According to estimation results, the re‐election of Law and Justice in 2019 can be explained by changes in economic conditions. Slow dynamics of municipality revenues from the personal income tax, depopulation, and social transfers are crucial drivers of its success. Contrary to Western Europe, the effects of immigration and inequality on the outcomes of populist parties in Poland are not statistically significant. Populist parties were successful in gaining support in areas, which traditionally did not vote for them.
Sodium Thiosulfate Treatment for Calciphylaxis: Is There an Optimal Duration of Therapy?
Authors: Vaz Julia , Rosa Eduardo , Magalhães Luciene , Matsuda Rogério , Moysés Rosa Maria Affonso , Jorgetti Vanda 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTCalciphylaxis is a rare and serious disorder characterized by vascular calcification and occlusion of the microvessels in the dermis, subcutaneous adipose tissue, visceral organs, and musculature. Studies have suggested that the major risk factors for developing calciphylaxis are chronic kidney disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Its diagnosis is clinical, and the treatment includes a multidisciplinary approach, although there are no clinical protocols based on randomized clinical trials. Therefore, the management and treatment are informed by specialist opinion. Sodium thiosulfate is frequently utilized for its vasodilatory and antioxidant properties, as well as its ability to chelate calcium. However, there are no guidelines regarding the duration of its use. The present report describes a chronic kidney disease patient on hemodialysis with calciphylaxis, who underwent sodium thiosulfate treatment for 2 years associated with debridement and reconstructive plastic surgery with a good response and control of the disease.
Criminal justice reform, conviction without trial and the role of the criminal judge in Argentina
Authors: Sozzo Máximo 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThis article addresses the role of criminal judges in mechanisms of conviction without trial that have spread in recent decades in Latin America, in the context of criminal justice reforms towards an adversarial model. These mechanisms in the region are the result of a complex translation of plea bargaining from USA legal tradition which included adaptations and innovations. One of those is a strongly active and interventionist role for the criminal judge in ‘law in books’. However, through empirical research in the Province of Santa Fe (Argentina), this article shows how a judicial practice of routine and fast ‘homologation’ of agreements is effectively structured in ‘law in action’. This role implies a sort of deresponsibilisation in relation to the exercise of the power to punish, in stark contrast with the inquisitorial model, precisely in a warm climate of strong public distrust and criticism of state crime control institutions.
The Role of Innate Immunity in Healthy Aging Through Antimicrobial Peptides
Authors: Cho Yejin , Hahm Jeong‐Hoon 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIn a super‐aging society, the increase in the elderly population is closely tied to a rise in infectious diseases due to factors such as weakened immune systems and decreased vaccine efficacy in older adults. Various opportunistic pathogens commonly encountered in everyday life can cause infections and diseases when an individual's immune defence is weakened due to aging. These factors underscore the importance of preventive measures against pathogenic infections and the aging of immune systems in the elderly. The immune response acts as the defence mechanism against foreign substances, including pathogens and abnormal cells. Specifically, the innate immune response is the body's first line of defence, offering a rapid and nonspecific response to pathogens. Advances in the study of innate immunity's regulatory functions in both immune and non‐immune cells have broadened our understanding of innate immune responses' impact on health. This includes a focus on immune effectors like antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and their potential implications for health and longevity. This review summarises the common principles and evolutionary adaptations of innate immunity via AMPs, in mammals and invertebrates. Especially, this review discusses the conserved mechanisms regulating AMP production and the role of AMPs in modulating aging and diseases from invertebrate to human. Therefore, it highlights the potential role of innate immunity in addressing aging through AMPs.
From anecdotes to evidence: Environmental DNA detection of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus L.) at the southern limit of its circumpolar range
Authors: Williams Molly Ann , Poultney Samuel J. , Hallam Jane , Hewitson Tianna E. , Littlefair Joanne E. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe urgency of rapid species monitoring is at an all‐time high due to the increasing threat of climate change to global ecosystems, in particular freshwater habitats. Fish such as Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus, are particularly vulnerable to increasing water temperatures and changes in land use due to their dependence on cold waters and confinement to lacustrine environments. Nonetheless, current monitoring practices, relying on physical capture of organisms, are hindered by resource constraints, desire to manage habitats for recreational fishing, and restricted access to sites. Here we applied a targeted environmental DNA (eDNA) assay in Northwest Scotland to circumvent these limitations and update existing knowledge of Arctic charr habitats, including in locations previously only supported by anecdotal knowledge. Arctic charr eDNA was detected in 10 out of the 16 sites sampled. Additionally, shore and outflow sampling successfully detected Arctic charr eDNA during spawning season, providing a viable sampling strategy where boat access may be limited. These data enabled Arctic charr distribution records to be updated and demonstrated the effectiveness of eDNA as a method for monitoring a vulnerable salmonid in a rapidly changing landscape.
Missing pieces: A critical review of research on forced marriage and a call for family scientists to study forced marriage
Authors: Ford Jessie V. , Shah Aarushi , Reiss Fraidy , Hirsch Jennifer S. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIn recent decades, there has been increased attention paid to the phenomenon of forced marriage. However, much of this work positions forced marriage as a problem of “backwards” culture or religion. This scoping review synthesizes and critiques research on forced marriage, showing that extant research has focused on individual circumstances of vulnerability, forced entrance to marriage, and cisgendered heterosexual women. These narrow framings eclipse the structural drivers, forces that prevent exit, and experiences of heterosexual men, queer individuals, and those with disabilities. Overall, the reviewed literature demonstrates the opportunity of applying new methodological (e.g., social autopsy), conceptual (e.g., post‐carceral approaches), and descriptive (e.g., gender and sexual minority people) approaches to this social problem. We urge family scientists to pay more attention to forced marriage, as they are uniquely positioned to parse out distinctions in the range of experiences that constitute forced marriage and to consider strategies to support marital self‐determination.
Improving full‐arch implant scanning accuracy with a Meccano‐like device for scan bodies splinting: A dental technique
Authors: Fadl Basem Tarek , El‐ Attar Mohamed Sherine Ibrahim , Mesquita Alfredo Mikail Melo , Elhadary Amany , Soliman Ingy Saied 
Published: January 2025

AbstractA long‐term successful implant‐supported prosthesis requires the creation of a passively fitting framework, based on an accurate intraoral digital implant scan. According to dental literature, splinted implant scan bodies (ISBs) provide higher intraoral scanning accuracy than non‐splinted techniques. This technique presents a structured approach for splinting multi‐unit abutment scan bodies (MUASBs) using customized manufactured devices to facilitate the recording of definitive intraoral implant scans.