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Religious tourism scholarship: current state and future research directions
Authors: Ohlan Ramphul , Ohlan Anshu 
Published: August 2023

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the knowledge domain and development trends that appear in the scholarly corpus on religious tourism.

Design/methodology/approach
The most common themes evolving in the religious tourism research field are figured out by conducting keyword and trend analyses using the bibliographic data collected from 988 research articles published in Social Science Citation-indexed journals listed in the Web of Science database between 1992 and 2022.

Findings
It has been found that the number of publications has increased exponentially. European countries are the major contributors to religious tourism research. Research has mainly clustered around the areas of spiritual experience, identity, cultural heritage, pilgrimage, tourist attitude, behavior and satisfaction. Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism are religions that have received relatively little research attention.

Research limitations/implications
Future research should focus on the sustainability of religious tourism sites, mitigating the adverse impact of the commercialization of religious tourism products and recovering religious tourism activities from the COVID-19 impact.

Practical implications
The findings are useful for corporate practitioners, site managers and entrepreneurs to take advantage of the valuable opportunities this segment offers. These findings are useful for scholars and policymakers in acquiring the latest knowledge of developments in this field.

Social implications
The insights obtained by using a holistic approach are valuable for religious tourists who want to understand the importance of visiting religious sites.

Originality/value
This study identifies key themes that have evolved in religious tourism. In so doing, it presents an agenda for pushing this research corpus forward.
Expanding public sector performance measurement and management research with actor-centred approaches in new institutionalism
Authors: Leca Bernard , Laguecir Aziza 
Published: August 2023

PurposeIn his 2022 paper, in the Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management, Sven Modell reviews and reflects on the public sector's institutional research dealing with performance measurement and management (PMM) over the past decade. Modell suggests potential extensions of this body of research. This paper seeks to contribute to the path that Modell initiated. It offers directions in which institutional theory might contribute further to research on agentic aspects of PMM in the public sector.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is a rejoinder emphasizing how institutional theory could further nurture reflection on PMM research in the public sector. The authors draw upon Modell's article and ongoing research in the institutional theory field.FindingsModell insists that institutional research on PMM in the public sector should explore the constitutive effects of PMM practices while conceiving such practices as institutionally embedded phenomena. The authors seek to extend this approach by considering the role of agency in institutional processes. To do this, the authors build on recent institutional research on agency, discussing how those new conceptualizations could nurture and develop the understanding of PMM practices in the public sector. The authors further discuss implications for coupling and decoupling as sites of agency. Such literature is relevant for examining emerging themes in public-sector accounting because it allows the authors to better conceptualize the underlying mechanisms of agency in the context of public service provision characterized by institutional complexity.Originality/valueThis paper details several implications of the current developments in new institutional theory in examining agency in the relationship between institutions and PMM, pointing at the case of decoupling. In so doing, the authors seek to stimulate a constructive exchange between public-sector accounting and a broader institutionalist body of research and suggest ways of extending the PMM research agenda.
Evaluation and optimization of supply factor efficiency for public digital cultural services in China
Authors: Wang Zijian , Shi Qingong , Ding Qunzhe 
Published: August 2023

PurposeThis investigation is designed to quantify and appraise the efficiency of resource distribution in the provision of public digital cultural services in China. By acknowledging and incorporating the realities of China's social development, the authors offer recommendations for enhancement derived from the study’s data analysis results. The research zeroes in on the dissection and analysis of the integral elements that structure the provision of public digital cultural services, and it concentrates on the associated data computation. The conclusions drawn herein are expected to serve as a significant point of reference for ongoing academic investigations and practical explorations in affiliated domains.Design/methodology/approachIn this research, the authors utilize a hybrid methodology to meticulously evaluate the efficiency of the components that underpin the provision of public digital cultural services (PDCS) in China. The authors embark on deconstructing the various constituents within the PDCS supply framework, conducting in-depth analyses and providing cogent interpretations of each integral element. Subsequently, the authors deploy the well-regarded SBM super-efficiency model to ascertain the operational efficiency of these components. Ultimately, through a comprehensive interpretation of the measured data and the integration of extant societal development conditions, the authors put forth relevant recommendations.FindingsThe provision of PDCS in China as of 2021 had been characterized by overall good efficiency, significant regional disparity and a disconnect between inputs and outputs with weak correlations to economic and demographic data.Originality/valueIn this study, the authors provide an exhaustive deconstruction and interpretation of the public digital cultural services supply system, thereby proposing a framework for evaluating the efficiency of supply element allocation. Additionally, the authors have determined a set of distinct measurable indicators that are readily accessible for open collection. Notably, this analytical and evaluative framework designed for element analysis and measurement may also find application in efficiency evaluation research of the supply systems of other related cultural endeavors.
Does good governance and trade openness contribute to poverty reduction in BRICS? An empirical analysis
Authors: Chhabra Megha , Giri Arun Kumar , Kumar Arya 
Published: August 2023

AbstractInstitutions are critical economic pillars that influence not only growth but also the distributional outcomes that affect the speed of poverty reduction. High variability in the extent of policy and trade benefits creates large disparities and makes the role of institutions more pervasive. In this light, this study aims to investigate the impact of governance and trade openness on poverty reduction in BRICS countries from 1991 to 2019. For this purpose, the study uses the dynamic common correlated effect method with a recursive mean adjustment approach to analyse the relationship among the heterogeneous panel variables with cross‐sectional dependence. The system generalised method of moments (GMM) instrument variable approach confirms the consistency of the results. Further, the study applies the Dumitrescu–Hurlin causality test to determine the causal relationship between variables. The findings show that trade openness and economic growth effectively reduce poverty in BRICS. Trade benefits the poor by raising their income. However, the negative effects of governance on poverty reduction dilute these benefits through a weakened trickle‐down effect. In addition, income inequality creates a negative impact on poverty reduction, which widens the poverty gap in the BRICS countries even further. The consistency of the results is confirmed by the system GMM instrument variable approach. As a result, it is recommended to ensure better regulatory practices that improve the quality of governance and address any structural inequalities directly.
Moral economics
Authors: Bowles Samuel 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAn adequate normative economics – one that is consistent with recent developments in our discipline (and in philosophy and psychology) and that resonates with widely held moral intuitions – will have to address the following challenges. First, utility cannot be both the basis of our predictions of economic behaviour and the evaluation of the outcomes of this behaviour. Second, we need to conceive of individual well‐being and other desiderata in ways that are interpersonally comparable and that go beyond efficiency and fairness. Third, the representation of the economy as a ‘morality‐free zone’ (requiring that contracts, including employment contracts, are complete) must give way to a recognition of the unaccountable exercise of power by private actors, even in a perfectly competitive equilibrium, and the way that this may violate democratic principles and limit the freedom and compromise the dignity of other actors. Fourth, the commitment to ‘liberal neutrality’ (thereby sidestepping the evaluation of preferences) and the related assumption of ‘unrestricted preferences’ in mechanism design and public policy must be abandoned, making room for a concern about the nature of our preferences and the ways that institutions shape our values.
The effects of certain intermediary target materials and their proximity to ballistic gelatin on jacketed hollow point bullet expansion
Authors: Paolucci John C. , Diaczuk Peter 
Published: August 2023

AbstractExpanding bullets are preferred by law enforcement because of their wounding potential and ability to avoid over‐penetration which could result in unintended targets being struck by bullets that perforate their intended targets. Expansion failure for jacketed hollow point (JHP) bullets is commonly attributed to several causes including damage to the bullet's cavity, velocity loss, bullet destabilization and materials from intermediate targets filling the bullet's cavity which can cause expansion failure when the bullet subsequently impacts a soft, fluid‐based target such as human tissue or ballistic gelatin. In this study, JHP bullets were fired into ballistic gelatin after passing through selected intermediate targets representing items common to shooting incidents. Velocity loss and bullet destabilization were not factors that contributed to the JHP bullets that experienced expansion failure; however, materials obstructing the bullets' cavities and damage to the bullets' cavities were considered causes for some of the JHP bullet expansion failures. It was determined through this research that most of the target materials caused JHP bullet expansion failure when shored against the ballistic gelatin, but when placed at distances of 7 ft. from the ballistic gelatin, bullets fired through the same target materials did expand. This original and unique study produced findings that are of significant value to shooting incident reconstruction experts and other forensic professionals as shooting incidents can call into question a victim's proximity to a wall or door when a bullet(s) perforated such a target material.
Genome‐wide analysis of Panonychus citri microRNAs with a focus on potential insecticidal activity of 4 microRNAs to eggs and nymphs
Authors: Li Chuan‐Zhen , Liu Yu‐Hang , Pan Deng , Xia Meng‐Hao , Zhang Qiang , Li Yu‐Chuang , Yuan Guo‐Rui , Wang Jin‐Jun , Dou Wei 
Published: August 2023

AbstractPanonychus citri McGregor (Acari: Tetranychidae), a destructive citrus pest, causes considerable annual economic losses due to its short lifespan and rapid resistance development. MicroRNA (miRNA)‐induced RNA interference is a promising approach for pest control because of endogenous regulation of pest growth and development. To search for miRNAs with potential insecticidal activity in P. citri, genome‐wide analysis of miRNAs at different developmental stages was conducted, resulting in the identification of 136 miRNAs, including 73 known and 63 novel miRNAs. A total of 17 isomiRNAs and 12 duplicated miRNAs were characterized. MiR‐1 and miR‐252‐5p were identified as reference miRNAs for P. citri and Tetranychus urticae. Based on differential expression analysis, treatments with miR‐let‐7a and miR‐315 mimics and the miR‐let‐7a antagomir significantly reduced the egg hatch rate and resulted in abnormal egg development. Overexpression or downregulation of miR‐34‐5p and miR‐305‐5p through feeding significantly decreased the adult eclosion rate and caused molting defects. The 4 miRNAs, miR‐let‐7a, miR‐315, miR‐34‐5p, and miR‐305‐5p, had important regulatory functions and insecticidal properties in egg hatching and adult eclosion. In general, these data advance our understanding of miRNAs in mite biology, which can assist future studies on insect‐specific miRNA‐based green pest control technology.
Bacterial cellulose nanofibers used as nanofillers improved the fresh‐keeping performance of gelatin‐based edible coating for fresh‐cut apples
Authors: Li Nan , Zhang Runguang , Yang Xingbin , Lin Dehui 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIn this study, bacterial cellulose nanofibers (BCNs) (0%, 1%, 2%, and 3%) were used as nanofillers to prepare gelatin‐based edible films, and their physical properties and fresh‐keeping performance were investigated. The microstructure observation showed that the BCNs were well dispersed in the gelatin‐based edible films and the surface roughness of the films increased with the increase of BCNs content. X‐ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis showed that the crystallinity and thermal stability of the film were significantly increased with the increase of BCNs. Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy analysis suggested that hydrogen bond interactions occurred between BCNs and gelatin polymers, leading to improved mechanical properties with the increase of BCNs content. Furthermore, the barrier performance was also improved with the increase of BCNs content, where gelatin‐based edible films with 2% BCNs showed the best mechanical property. Meanwhile, the gelatin‐based film‐forming solutions (FFSs) containing different BCNs were coated on the fresh‐cut apples and the corresponding fresh‐keeping performance was investigated. The results showed that the fresh‐keeping parameters of fresh‐cut apples coated with FFSs containing BCNs were better as compared with those of pure gelatin FFSs. Moreover, the fresh‐keeping parameters were improved with the increase of BCNs, especially the FFSs containing 2% BCNs that showed the best fresh‐keeping parameters. Therefore, BCNs, used as nanofillers, are an excellent enhancer to improve the fresh‐keeping performance of the gelatin‐based edible coating, showing a promising potential application in the food preservation field.
The significance of historical troponin elevation in acute heart failure: Not as reassuring as previously assumed
Authors: Harrison Nicholas E. , Ehrman Robert , Pang Peter , Armitage Sarah , Abidov Aiden , Perkins Daniel , Peacock Johnathon , Montelauro Nicholas , Gupta Sushane , Favot Mark J. , Levy Phillip 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBackgroundHistorical cardiac troponin (cTn) elevation is commonly interpreted as lessening the significance of current cTn elevations at presentation for acute heart failure (AHF). Evidence for this practice is lacking. Our objective was to determine the incremental prognostic significance of historical cTn elevation compared to cTn elevation and ischemic heart disease (IHD) history at presentation for AHF.MethodsA total of 341 AHF patients were prospectively enrolled at five sites. The composite primary outcome was death/cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical cardiac support, intubation, new/emergent dialysis, and/or acute myocardial infarction (AMI)/percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)/coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at 90 days. Secondary outcomes were 30‐day AMI/PCI/CABG and in‐hospital AMI. Logistic regression compared outcomes versus initial emergency department (ED) cTn, the most recent electronic medical record cTn, estimated glomerular filtration rate, age, left ventricular ejection fraction, and IHD history (positive, negative by prior coronary workup, or unknown/no prior workup).ResultsElevated cTn occurred in 163 (49%) patients, 80 (23%) experienced the primary outcome, and 29 had AMI (9%). cTn elevation at ED presentation, adjusted for historical cTn and other covariates, was associated with the primary outcome (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 2.39, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.30–4.38), 30‐day AMI/PCI/CABG, and in‐hospital AMI. Historical cTn elevation was associated with greater odds of the primary outcome when IHD history was unknown at ED presentation (aOR 5.27, 95% CI 1.24–21.40) and did not alter odds of the outcome with known positive (aOR 0.74, 95% CI 0.33–1.70) or negative IHD history (aOR 0.79, 95% CI 0.26–2.40). Nevertheless, patients with elevated ED cTn were more likely to be discharged if historical cTn was also elevated (78% vs. 32%, p = 0.025).ConclusionsHistorical cTn elevation in AHF patients is a harbinger of worse outcomes for patients who have not had a prior IHD workup and should prompt evaluation for underlying ischemia rather than reassurance for discharge. With known IHD history, historical cTn elevation was neither reassuring nor detrimental, failing to add incremental prognostic value to current cTn elevation alone.
UCRAID (Ukrainian Citizen and refugee electronic support in Respiratory diseases, Allergy, Immunology and Dermatology) action plan
Authors: Bousquet Jean , Samolinski Boleslaw , Kaidashev Igor , Maurer Marcus , Roche Nicolas , Sousa‐Pinto Bernardo , Kurchenko Andrii , Stepanenko Roman , Tsaryk Vladyslav , Klimek Ludger , Ventura Maria Teresa , Bedbrook Anna , Czarlewski Wienczyslawa , Lysanets Yuliia , Kupczyk Maciej , Skolimowski Łukasz , Kulus Marek , Del Giacco Stefano , Ollert Markus , Garcia‐Aymerich Judith , Robalo Cordeiro Carlos , Yorgancioglu Arzu , Schlapbach Christoph , Amaral Rita , Bonaglia Cristina , Bossé Isabelle , Buquicchio Rosalba , Christou Demetrios , Fedoruk Galyna , Fontanesi Pietro , Gemicioglu Bilun , Giuliano Antonio F. M. , Lepore Paolo , Nakonechna Alla , Neisinger Sophia , Pereira Ana M. , Ramanauskaite Aiste , Raciborski Filip , Sitkauskiene Brigita , Sokhatska Oksana , Stepanenko Viktor , Stevanovic Katarina , Syzon Orysya , Kvedariene Violeta , de Vries Govert , van Eerd Michiel , Valiulis Arunas , Fonseca Joao A. , Anto Josep M. , Haahtela Tari , Schünemann Holger , Zuberbier Torsten 
Published: August 2023

AbstractEight million Ukrainians have taken refuge in the European Union. Many have asthma and/or allergic rhinitis and/or urticaria, and around 100,000 may have a severe disease. Cultural and language barriers are a major obstacle to appropriate management. Two widely available mHealth apps, MASK‐air® (Mobile Airways Sentinel NetworK) for the management of rhinitis and asthma and CRUSE® (Chronic Urticaria Self Evaluation) for patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria, were updated to include Ukrainian versions that make the documented information available to treating physicians in their own language. The Ukrainian patients fill in the questionnaires and daily symptom‐medication scores for asthma, rhinitis (MASK‐air) or urticaria (CRUSE) in Ukrainian. Then, following the GDPR, patients grant their physician access to the app by scanning a QR code displayed on the physician's computer enabling the physician to read the app contents in his/her own language. This service is available freely. It takes less than a minute to show patient data to the physician in the physician's web browser. UCRAID—developed by ARIA (Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma) and UCARE (Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence)—is under the auspices of the Ukraine Ministry of Health as well as European (European Academy of Allergy and Clinical immunology, EAACI, European Respiratory Society, ERS, European Society of Dermatologic Research, ESDR) and national societies.
Navigating privacy tensions when responding to online aggression at postsecondary institutions
Authors: Byrne Virginia L. , Hollingsworth Juana , Kumar Priya C. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractPostsecondary institutions have a legal responsibility to ensure that students have access to a safe learning environment. While institutions adopt policies and hire administrators to protect students from harm, many are underprepared to support students when these harmful incidents happen online. This is of increased concern now that online aggression is pervasive across universities worldwide. While faculty, administrators and students agree that online aggression is a significant issue and that institutions ought to provide prevention and response services, there is concern that these efforts might violate privacy norms. We used the theory of privacy as contextual integrity (CI) to explore the tensions that postsecondary students and staff perceive regarding student privacy when responding to incidents of online aggression. To do so, we conducted focus groups with undergraduate students and student affairs administrators from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the Mid‐Atlantic USA. Our analysis surfaced three considerations that inform students' and staff's decision to report an incident of online aggression: their closeness to the person making the post, their perception of the online post content as a real threat and their knowledge of an authority figure who could help resolve the situation. We used CI theory to explain how these considerations can inform institutional policy, practice and future research.
Practitioner notesWhat is already known about this topic

Online aggression is a pervasive issue at postsecondary institutions worldwide that can contribute to psychological, academic and developmental issues.

Postsecondary students and staff are unsure of how to respond to incidents of online aggression.

There is a gap in policies and procedures for responding to online aggression at postsecondary institutions.

What this paper adds

A novel use of Nissenbaum's (2010) theory of contextual integrity to understand students' and staff's perceptions of privacy.

Students' and staff's decisions to intervene or report an online aggression incident are determined by their relationship to the perpetrator, the severity of the social media post and their knowledge of who to tell on campus.

Students and staff are reluctant to inform the police out of fear of violence against the perpetrator.

Implications for practice and/or policy

Raise awareness about responding to online aggression incidents.

Implement online bystander intervention training programs to increase awareness and self‐efficacy to intervene in unclear situations.

Develop clear policies regarding online aggression, as well as a trustworthy procedure for how to respond.