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Research on financial fraud detection by integrating latent semantic features of annual report text with accounting indicators
Authors: Liu Weilong , Wang Zhongguo , Zhang Xv 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to integrate the latent semantic features of annual report text with accounting indicators to construct a financial fraud identification model, and quantitatively analyze the impact of different corporate risks on financial fraud behavior in different industries, providing a reference for identifying financial fraud.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper obtains 3,860 corporate annual report samples and accounting indicators from 2001 to 2020 through crawlers and the CSMAR database as our experimental subjects. By integrating latent semantic features with accounting indicators and textual language features, a new indicator system group is constructed. Based on this indicator system group, multiple model identification effects are compared and a stacking-based enterprise financial fraud identification model is constructed. In addition, an econometric model is established to verify the impact of latent semantic features related to enterprises on corporate financial fraud.

Findings
The experimental results show that the constructed stacking-based enterprise financial fraud identification model performs better than other machine learning models and can effectively identify financial fraud. The econometric model established for the latent semantic information of annual reports explains the impact of different corporate trends on fraud behavior in different industries.

Originality/value
This paper combines the textual latent semantic features of annual reports with accounting indicators, expands the scope of data analysis, introduces the idea of ensemble learning, updates the financial fraud identification algorithm and constructs an econometric model for further analysis, providing a reference for financial fraud identification.
Evaluating the influence of digital financial inclusion on financial crises and economic cycles: a Bayesian logistic regression insight
Authors: Le Quoc Dinh , Nguyen Quoc Huy , Nguyen Van Hai 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the impact of Digital Financial Inclusion (DFI) on three key economic aspects: banking crises, economic expansion and economic downturns across 93 countries from 2004 to 2017.

Design/methodology/approach
Bayesian Logit regression models provide important insights into how DFI influences these economic factors.

Findings
The findings show that DFI has a modest positive effect on banking crises (coefficients: 0.002–0.027), but rapid growth could increase crisis risks if not regulated. DFI positively impacts economic expansion (coefficients: 0.003–0.012), supporting growth at reasonable levels. For economic downturns, DFI has a negative effect, potentially reducing recession risks, though the impact is small. Regionally, DFI helps mitigate banking crises and downturns in Africa, Latin America and Asia, but in Europe, it slightly increases risks, suggesting potential instability if not properly managed.

Originality/value
The study provides original insights into the nuanced effects of DFI on banking crises, economic expansion and economic downturns across different regions, offering valuable policy recommendations based on these findings.
Organizational commitment, procedural justice climate, and organizational citizenship behavior towards sustainability: a multilevel study
Authors: Iqbal Qaisar , Piwowar-Sulej Katarzyna , Cherchem Naïma 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to examine the direct and indirect effects of team-level sustainable leadership on employees’ organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) towards sustainability through team-level procedural justice and employees’ organizational commitment.

Design/methodology/approach
The study adopted a time-lagged approach, and data from 267 employees and 53 supervisors from 21 large manufacturing firms in Pakistan were collected. Furthermore, a multilevel modeling analysis was conducted to test the proposed hypotheses.

Findings
Sustainable leadership significantly and positively influences employees’ OCB towards sustainability. Empirical evidence confirmed that a procedural justice climate (PJC) and employees’ organizational commitment significantly mediate the relationship between sustainable leadership practices and employees’ OCB towards sustainability.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to explore the multilevel role of sustainable leadership concerning OCB towards sustainability, PJC and organizational commitment.
Are social media marketing activities reaping benefits for brands? The moderating role of education
Authors: Mathai Shaji , Kumar Sushant , Sreen Naman , Jeswani Saket 
Published: January 2025

PurposeIncreasingly, brands are using social media to attract consumers. However, it is not clear how social media activities influence consumers. To address this, the study examines the role of social media marketing (SMM) activities on consumer-based brand equity and continued usage intentions. The study also examines the moderating role of education.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilized consumer-based brand equity (CBBE) and stimulus organism response (SOR) theories to develop a conceptual model. SMM activities were used as stimulus, whereas continued usage intentions were used as response. Also, the study used elements of CBBE as organisms. A survey-based questionnaire approach was used to collect data from 326 consumers. The collected data were analysed using structural equation modelling.FindingsResults indicate that SMM activities are associated with elements of CBBE. Also, elements of CBBE shape continued usage intentions of consumers. The results of the multigroup analysis suggest the differences among the three groups with respect to their education level. The study’s findings enable managers to understand CBBE and continued usage behaviour of their customers and provide guidelines to manage their SMM activities.Originality/valueThe study findings are first to empirically test the effects of SMM activities on CBBE and continued usage behaviour. The results show that the stimulus strongly shapes CBBE and their continued intention to purchase brands. The findings contribute to the literature on SMM activities, CBBE and offer novel managerial implications.
Exploring cultural disfluencies and negotiation strategies adopted by minority-group members in Japanese work settings
Authors: Marathe Aashlesha , Egitim Soyhan 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe present qualitative study explores minority-group members’ experiences working with majority-group members in Japanese work environments.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews were performed with 18 minority-group workers, who regularly engage in intercultural contact with Japanese workers. The interview questions sought to understand the challenges minority-group members experienced during their interactions with their Japanese colleagues, the ways they perceived Japanese culture, and their negotiation strategies to deal with perceived cultural differences.FindingsThe findings indicated that the participants experienced certain challenges during their adaptation to their workplace environment. These challenges included rigid workplace norms, a hierarchical yet ambiguous communication style, the language barrier, and a gender gap, which appeared to make it more challenging to communicate and build relationships with their colleagues. Furthermore, the findings revealed that minority-group members resorted to negotiation strategies to cope with these challenges, such as direct communication and questioning, searching for opportunities to develop personal connections with Japanese people and engaging in cultural exchange.Practical implicationsWe propose that cross-cultural training should emphasize adaptive strategies towards the integration process rather than educating minority group members about the host culture’s characteristics.Originality/valueThis research stands out by focusing on negotiation strategies and their significance, shifting the emphasis away from the commonly highlighted challenges experienced by minority group members in their host culture.
Loan selection, attribute substitution and information effect
Authors: Arora Puneet 
Published: January 2025

PurposeBorrowers are usually presented with a menu of similar-looking options when selecting a loan plan. However, it remains unclear whether they are able to choose the most cost-effective plan. This study aims to investigate whether people select loan plans optimally, whether their choices are influenced by the informational cues provided to them and how their selections change with the provision of additional loan-related information.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a within-participant experimental design, where participants are presented with similar-looking loan plans but with different present discounted costs. Subjects are asked to rank those plans, with the minimum present discounted cost plan maximizing their experimental payoff. The loan plans across different rounds are presented with different informational cues to see whether that influences participants' ability to select the cost-minimizing loan plans.FindingsThe author finds that participants were 78% likely to state a suboptimal preference ordering and 68% likely to select a loan plan that does not minimize cost. There is suggestive evidence regarding the role of attribute substitution in the decision-making process, wherein participants substituted annual percentage rate (APR) and total cost attributes for the present discounted cost of a loan plan. Additionally, the author presents causal evidence demonstrating how providing additional information can influence the choice of the substituted attribute.Originality/valueResearch has indicated that individuals often make suboptimal financial decisions, particularly in complex decision contexts. Examples include selecting medical insurance, a retirement savings plan, a student loan or borrowing on a credit card. This paper demonstrates that similar biases are present when individuals borrow using a loan plan, wherein they tend to substitute the APR or total cost of the loan plan for the present discounted cost of the loan plan. Furthermore, the study reveals that the impact of providing more information to borrowers can vary, depending on the combination of loan plans being considered.
Enhancing aesthetic and creative skills through innovative pedagogical approaches: integrating mandala thinking and multisensory techniques in advanced dessert design
Authors: Chen Yen-Cheng 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis study aims to explore the integration of mandala thinking and multisensory techniques into advanced dessert design courses, investigating how these innovative pedagogical approaches enhance students’ creative and aesthetic skills. The research seeks to address the evolving needs of higher education in the face of technological and pedagogical disruptions.Design/methodology/approachThe study employs a mixed-method approach, including a detailed literature review, implementation of mandala thinking and multisensory methods in the course curriculum and quantitative analysis of student outcomes. Data were collected through pre- and post-course assessments, focusing on students’ creativity and aesthetic competencies.FindingsThe integration of mandala thinking and multisensory design principles significantly improved students’ creative and aesthetic skills. The findings demonstrate that these methods effectively enhance the educational experience in culinary arts, offering a novel approach to curriculum design in higher education. The study highlights how these innovative techniques can address current pedagogical challenges and improve student engagement and performance.Practical implicationsIntegrating mandala thinking and multisensory techniques can significantly enhance creativity and engagement in higher education, offering a practical model for modernizing pedagogical practices and addressing current educational challenges.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the field by applying mandala thinking and multisensory techniques to advanced dessert design, an area not extensively covered in existing literature. It provides a unique perspective on enhancing educational practices in the culinary arts, reflecting the broader trends of incorporating innovative pedagogical strategies in response to disruptive educational challenges.
From Isolation to Application: Utilising Phage‐Antibiotic Synergy in Murine Bacteremia Model to Combat Multidrug‐Resistant Enterococcus faecalis
Authors: Yehia Fatma Al‐zahraa A. , Yahya Galal , Elsayed Eslam M. , Serrania Javier , Becker Anke , Gomaa Salwa E. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTEnterococcus species, natural inhabitants of the human gut, have become major causes of life‐threatening bloodstream infections (BSIs) and the third most frequent cause of hospital‐acquired bacteremia. The rise of high‐level gentamicin resistance (HLGR) in enterococcal isolates complicates treatment and revives bacteriophage therapy. This study isolated and identified forty E. faecalis clinical isolates, with 30% exhibiting HLGR. The HLGR5 isolate, resistant to fosfomycin, vancomycin, and linezolid, was used to isolate the vB_EfaS_SZ1 phage from effluent water. This phage specifically lysed 42% of HLGR isolates. vB_EfaS_SZ1 demonstrated beneficial traits, including thermal stability, acid–base tolerance, a short latent period, and a large burst size. The phage genome comprises a 40,942 bp linear double‐stranded DNA with 65 open reading frames (ORFs). The genome closely resembled Enterococcus phages, classifying it within the Efquatrovirus genus. Phage‐antibiotic synergy was assessed using checkerboard assays and time‐killing analyses, revealing enhanced bacteriolytic activity of ampicillin and fosfomycin, with significant reductions in minimum inhibitory concentration values. In a mouse bacteremia model, phage‐antibiotic combinations significantly reduced E. faecalis liver burden compared to monotherapies. Histopathological analysis confirmed therapeutic synergy, showing reduced inflammation and improved hepatocyte regeneration. These findings underscore the potential of phage vB_EfaS_SZ1 as an adjunct to antibiotic therapy for resistant enterococcal bacteremia.
Farm‐level agricultural productivity and adaptation to extreme heat
Authors: Mayorga Joaquin , Villacis Alexis H. , Mishra Ashok K. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractHarnessing farm‐level fluctuations in weather over time, we investigate the impact of extreme heat on farm‐level agricultural productivity and adaptation strategies in Nigeria. We employ data from the Nigeria Living Standards Measurement Study‐Integrated Surveys on Agriculture (LSMS‐ISA) from the years 2010, 2012, and 2015. Our findings show that although current high temperatures decrease crop yields, the overall agricultural output value is not affected by high temperatures, primarily due to increments in the area under cultivation. Our analysis also reveals that farmers re‐allocate farm inputs in the face of high temperatures. Specifically, farmers shift from productivity boosting inputs, like fertilizers, to protective measures such as pesticides. This is accompanied by a greater dependence on hired labor after experiencing high temperatures in the previous year. Additionally, we find an increase in the adoption of mixed‐cropping practices as a response to the high temperatures in the current season, indicating differential effects of high temperatures on crop production decisions. These insights highlight the importance of considering farm‐level adaptive behaviors in policymaking, especially in initiatives aimed at increasing the use of specific inputs, as high temperatures can undermine such policy goals.
The Who is Who of ‘Meaning‐Hunters’: Α Four‐Level Socio‐Psychological Analysis of Life Meaning‐Making
Authors: Tsitseli Antonia , Prodromitis Gerasimos , Yotsidi Vasiliki , Pavlopoulos Vassilis 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe present study, centred on the meaning of life, employed a four‐level socio‐psychological analysis, categorizing participants (N = 400) based on intraindividual, interindividual, positional and ideological levels. Examining factors like self‐construal, interpersonal discomfort, political self‐positioning and social identity, the study revealed interconnections and combinatorial profiles. These groupings reflected interfaces between individual and interpersonal elaborations of meaning, extending into broader political, ideological and worldview contexts. These findings emphasize the permeable boundaries between socio‐psychological levels, highlighting the complexity of meaning‐making. The study contributes to the discourse on psychology's interdisciplinary nature, showcasing its role to unravel the complex interplay of personal, interpersonal and societal aspects in the pursuit of understanding the meaning of life.
Allergic Reactivity and Memory Occur Independently of Sequential Switching Through IgG1
Authors: Koenig Joshua F. E. , Wade‐Vallance Adam K. , Jiménez‐Saiz Rodrigo , Bruton Kelly , Gadkar Siyon , Grydziuszko Emily , Walker Tina D. , Gordon Melissa E. , Gillgrass Amy E. , Taylor Justin J. , Waserman Susan , Jordana Manel 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTAllergic reactions to foods are primarily driven by allergen‐binding immunoglobulin (Ig)E antibodies. IgE‐expressing cells can be generated through direct switching from IgM to IgE or a sequential class switching pathway where activated B cells first switch to an intermediary isotype, most frequently IgG1, and then to IgE. It has been proposed that sequential class switch recombination is involved in augmenting the severity of allergic reactions, generating high affinity IgE, differentiation of IgE plasma cells, and in holding the memory of IgE responses. We directly tested these possibilities by comparing the allergic immunity of wild‐type and IgG1‐deficient (hMT) mice. We found that sequential switching through IgG1 was not required to maintain the binding capacity of IgE nor for its ability to promote degranulation and elicit anaphylaxis against bona fide food allergens. Furthermore, the absence of sequential switching modestly impacted IgE affinity and clinical reactivity against hapten antigens, suggesting that the nature of the antigen impacts the requirement for sequential switching. At a cellular level, the capacity to undergo sequential switching through IgG1 provided no competitive advantage for subsequent IgE expression among germinal center B cells or plasma cells. Furthermore, the recall of allergic immunity at memory timepoints was preserved in the absence of sequential switching through IgG1, a finding that corresponded with intact type 2 memory B cell polarization. Together, these data demonstrate that sequential switching through IgG1 is redundant in sensitization, anaphylaxis, and the persistence of allergy, ultimately revealing that IgE derived from any switching source should be targeted by novel therapeutics seeking to ameliorate allergic diseases.
Arguments against a “general and permanent” ban on pediatric intersex surgery: A response to Clune‐Taylor
Authors: Ignjаtоvić Suzаnа 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe paper offers a critical response to the proposed “dis/analogy” between the restriction of Jehovah's Witness parental right to refuse life‐saving blood transfusions for their minor children and a “general” and “permanent” ban on “unnecessary” pediatric intersex surgery. The main argument of the analogy is “securing the patient's future autonomy.” Feinberg's theory of rights is used to demonstrate that the proposed analogy is untenable. A new category of developmental rights‐in‐trust is introduced to address specific needs of gender development in DSD situations. Both premises are disputed. First, it is shown that the case of overriding Jehovah's Witness parental rights is not based on securing the patient's future autonomy, but a simple dependency right in Feinberg's theory. Second, it is demonstrated that pediatric intersex surgery is not in the same situation in all morally relevant respects as the Jehovah's Witness case because it represents a special type of developmental right‐in‐trust. In conclusion, the arguments based on the proposed analogy do not justify a “general and permanent” on pediatric intersex surgery.
The Efficacy of Intensive Statin Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke Following Intravenous Thrombolysis: The CASE II Study
Authors: Chen Fujian , Zhou Huan , Zhang Tingxia , Wang Liangxue , Chen Hongfang , Hu Jin , Xie Guomin , Yan Shenqiang , Lou Min ,   CASE‐II Investigators
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTAimsThis study aimed to investigate the efficacy of early intensive statin therapy following intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).MethodsAIS patients who received IVT and statin therapy were included from multicenter registry databases. The primary endpoint was functional independence, defined by a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0–2 at 90 days. Propensity score matching (PSM) analyses were employed.ResultsA total of 21,349 patients were included in this study, with a mean age of 68.5 ± 12.6 years, of whom 13,578 (63.6%) were male. The baseline NIHSS score was 4 (IQR 2–8). A total of 9532 patients (44.6%) received intensive statin therapy. In the PSM analysis, the proportion of patients with mRS scores of 0–2 was significantly higher in the intensive statin therapy group (OR = 1.095, 95% CI 1.022–1.173, p = 0.010). Statin type modified the effect of intensive statin therapy on functional independence (p‐value for interaction = 0.030). Treatment effects favoring the intensive approach were observed in patients receiving atorvastatin (OR = 1.134, 95% CI 1.051–1.224, p = 0.001).ConclusionEarly intensive statin therapy following IVT leads to a significant but modest improvement in neurological outcomes, particularly in patients treated with atorvastatin as part of the intensive regimen.
Chemerin loss‐of‐function attenuates glucagon‐like peptide‐1 secretion in exercised obese mice
Authors: Zhang Qilong , Jia Yi , Guo Yifan , Yu Xiaohan , Wang Ru , Wang Xiaohui 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAimsTo investigate the role of chemerin reduction in mediating exercise‐induced Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) secretion and the amelioration of pancreatic β‐cell function in obesity.Materials and MethodsObesity models were established using wild‐type and chemerin systemic knockout mice, followed by 8 weeks of moderate‐intensity continuous aerobic exercise training. Serum chemerin levels, GLP‐1 synthesis, glucose tolerance, pancreatic β‐cell function, structure, and apoptosis were assessed. In vitro experiments were conducted on STC‐1 cells, derived from murine intestinal endocrine cells, to evaluate GLP‐1 secretion following exogenous chemerin treatment. Additionally, colonic tissue inflammation and apoptosis were analyzed using qPCR and TUNEL staining.ResultsIn obese wild‐type mice, moderate‐intensity aerobic exercise significantly reduced serum chemerin levels, enhanced GLP‐1 secretion, and improved glucose tolerance, pancreatic β‐cell structure, function, and apoptosis. These effects were absent in obese chemerin knockout mice. Exogenous chemerin treatment reduced GLP‐1 secretion in STC‐1 cells. Furthermore, the beneficial effects of exercise on colonic inflammation and apoptosis observed in wild‐type mice were abolished in chemerin knockout mice.ConclusionReduction of chemerin is crucial for the beneficial effects of aerobic exercise on GLP‐1 secretion and pancreatic β‐cell function in obesity. The mechanisms behind these effects may involve improvements in colonic inflammation and apoptosis. These findings offer new insights into the molecular mechanisms through which exercise improves obesity‐related metabolic dysfunction.