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Building belief, achieving balance: how organizational climate fosters self-efficacy for a fulfilling work–life
Authors: Fayaz Ishret , Gulzar Farzana 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis study investigates how the organizational climate influences work–life balance (WLB) among women employees in universities across Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on the mediating role of self-efficacy.Design/methodology/approachAdopting a quantitative research design, this study utilized a survey methodology to collect data from women employees in 11 universities within Jammu and Kashmir. The study analyzed responses from 587 participants through partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS 4.0.FindingsThe findings underscore the significant positive impacts of organizational climate dimensions – autonomy, integration, involvement, support, training and welfare – on work–life balance. Self-efficacy was found to partially mediate the relationships between organizational climate dimensions and work–life balance, underscoring its role in enhancing employees’ capacity to manage work and personal life. The study highlights the importance of a supportive organizational climate in fostering self-efficacy and, subsequently, achieving a satisfactory work–life balance among women employees in academic settings.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the existing literature by exploring the nuanced relationship between organizational climate, self-efficacy and work–life balance, specifically among women employees in the educational sector of Jammu and Kashmir. By highlighting self-efficacy as a critical mediator, the study offers novel insights into the mechanisms through which organizational climate affects work–life balance, providing valuable implications for policy and practice in educational institutions.
Virtual personalities, real bonds: anthropomorphised virtual influencers’ impact on trust and engagement
Authors: Goel Pooja , Garg Aashish 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to understand the relationship among the anthropomorphic features, perceived authenticity on customer engagement and electronic word of mouth using the integration of realism and trust theory in the context of virtual influencers (VI). This research also investigates the moderation of brand familiarity on both focal aspects of trust (cognitive and affective), anthropomorphic cues and perceived authenticity.

Design/methodology/approach
A mall-intercept survey approach was used to collect the responses using a structured survey from 377 respondents from India. The proposed model was tested using structural equation modelling.

Findings
The findings indicate that physical and cognitive anthropomorphic features and perceived authenticity influence cognitive trust. However, affective trust is only influenced by perceived authenticity. Apart from this, higher levels of trust in VI contribute towards higher customer engagement and lead to sharing electronic word of mouth. Finally, brand familiarity moderates the relationship between emotional cues and affective trust.

Practical implications
The popularity of VI is driving companies to redesign their marketing strategies. Due to the limitations of human influencers, companies are allocating budgets for VI-based marketing strategies. However, it is still unclear how consumers perceive VI as a brand endorser and what would be its implications. This study suggests that consumers are looking for anthropomorphic cues such as physical, cognitive and emotional cues of humanness in the VI, along with authentic content shared through them to instil their trust. Once the trust is built, consumers will be engaged and say positive things about VI.

Originality/value
This study fills the gap by examining how anthropomorphic features and perceived authenticity contributed to both dimensions of trust (cognitive and affective), further enhancing customer engagement and electronic word of mouth. This research also examined the moderation of brand familiarity on the relationship between trust and its antecedents.
Differentiating behavioural styles in cases of violent knife crime in England and Wales
Authors: Partington Zoe , Walsh R. Stephen , Labhardt Danielle 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
Knife-enabled crime in England and Wales has increased by 7% in the year ending December 2023. Such increases in incidents are cause for concern due to the potential for significant injury and loss of life. This study aims to propose a model of differentiation of offending across 70 cases of violent knife crime (VKC) committed in England and Wales between 2015 and 2020 to inform preventative strategies.

Design/methodology/approach
Incident data was collected from online news articles and offender, victim and offence characteristics were recorded. Characteristics were subject to a non-metric multi-dimensional scaling procedure, smallest space analysis (SSA) to differentiate behavioural styles.

Findings
Regional interpretation of the SSA identified three distinct themes (Intimate Partner Violence, Gang-Influenced and Reactive Violence) that related to distinct styles of offending. Classification according to identified offence theme was possible for 69% of cases. Findings are discussed with reference to Social Identity Approach and Criminal Narrative Theory. Potential future research is discussed with recognition of the need to further differentiate offending behaviour in cases of reactive violence.

Practical implications
The theorical and practical implications are discussed with consideration of how the findings may inform preventative strategies as part of a public health approach.

Originality/value
While SSA has been used to differentiate behavioural styles across several types of crime, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first instance in which the method has been used to differentiate behavioural styles across cases of VKC.
A contribution towards developing a sustainable model for enhancing entrepreneurial performance: identifying the mediating role of innovative work behaviour
Authors: Rathee Vijay , Mittal Preeti , Kumar Ashish 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have contributed substantially to the global entrepreneurial environment and economic growth, particularly within emerging economies. However, the success rate of these enterprises is relatively low in most developing countries, particularly India. Therefore, this study aims to contribute towards creating a sustainable model for enhancing entrepreneurial performance by examining the impact of entrepreneur digital literacy, entrepreneurial attitude and innovative work behaviour on their sustainable performance. It also explores the role of innovative work behaviour as a mediator in the relationship between entrepreneurial digital literacy, attitude and SMEs’ sustainable performance.

Design/methodology/approach
Data was collected from a sample of 329 entrepreneurs registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade portal in India using snowball random sampling and was analysed via the structural equation modelling technique.

Findings
The findings reveal that entrepreneurial digital literacy and attitude play a robust and critical role in supporting innovation and SMEs’ long-term success, respectively. Entrepreneurial digital literacy equips individuals with the skills to navigate digital tools effectively, fostering innovation within SMEs and enabling them to adapt to evolving market demands. Similarly, a positive entrepreneurial attitude, characterised by a proactive and risk-taking mindset, is essential for driving SMEs’ long-term success by facilitating growth and adaptation in competitive business environments. Moreover, the relationship between entrepreneurial digital literacy, attitude and sustainable performance was found to be partially mediated by innovative work behaviour. Innovative work behaviour, including creativity, proactivity and risk-taking, is a bridge, translating digital literacy and entrepreneurial mindset into tangible outcomes that contribute to sustainable entrepreneurial performance and resilience in dynamic market conditions.

Originality/value
The described research work offers a valuable contribution to the field by integrating digital literacy and entrepreneurial attitude within the context of entrepreneurship. Exploring how innovative work behaviour mediates the relationship between digital literacy, entrepreneurial attitude and sustainable entrepreneurial performance contributes to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms driving success in today’s digital economy.
Influence of supermarket self-checkout service quality, customer vulnerability and risk perception during emerging pandemics on Australian customer behaviour
Authors: Singh Gurmeet , Slack Neale , Sharma Shavneet 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis study investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic, as a unique environmental factor, influences Australian supermarket customers’ satisfaction and behavioural loyalty intentions through contactless self-checkout systems (SCSs). It examines the role of customer perceptions of service quality and vulnerability in shaping these outcomes and explores how customer perceptions of COVID-19 risk moderate these relationships.Design/methodology/approachEmploying the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) theoretical framework, this research analyses responses from 428 Australian supermarket customers who use contactless self-checkout systems. The study integrates service quality and customer vulnerability as stimuli, examines their impact on customer satisfaction (the organism) and assesses how these factors influence customers' behavioural loyalty intentions (the response). Additionally, it explores how customer risk perceptions related to COVID-19 act as a moderator within these relationships.FindingsThe findings demonstrate that both SCS service quality and customer vulnerability significantly enhance customer satisfaction, positively affecting behavioural loyalty toward the supermarket. Furthermore, the study reveals that higher levels of perceived COVID-19 risk strengthen the impact of customer vulnerability on customer satisfaction and the effect of customer satisfaction on loyalty intentions.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by highlighting the underexplored area of SCS usage and customer perceptions of service quality during an emerging pandemic among Australian consumers. It uniquely combines elements of consumer vulnerability and pandemic-related risk perceptions with traditional service quality metrics to offer new insights into customer behaviour in the retail sector. The study’s insights are valuable for supermarket management and marketing practices, particularly in adapting to and capitalizing on changes in consumer behaviour in response to global crises.
Co‐administration of polyethylene glycol with binge ethanol reduces markers of intestinal and hepatic inflammation in C57BL/6J mice by diminishing ethanol absorption through the intestinal wall
Authors: Ryu Tom , Yang Keungmo , Choi Byung Young , Cho Won Gil , Chung Beom Sun 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackgroundTherapeutic options for managing intestinal and hepatic inflammation associated with alcohol consumption, a prevalent health problem worldwide, remain unavailable. This study examines the potential efficacy of polyethylene glycol (PEG) in mitigating the intestinal and hepatic damage, employing a mouse model for assessment.MethodsFirst, the mixture of ethanol (4 g/kg body weight) and PEG (2 g/kg body weight) or an equivalent volume of vehicle was administered orally alcohol consumption.ResultsAcute alcohol consumption was found to damage not only the liver but also the small intestine, as evidenced by histological findings and mRNA expression analysis of inflammatory cytokines. We also identified impaired motor function in the mouse model of binge drinking. Interestingly, PEG significantly mitigated both the impaired motor function and the injury and inflammation of the small intestine following binge drinking in mice. Furthermore, PEG exhibited hepatoprotective effects, as indicated by reduced hepatic enzyme levels in serum, less liver injury observed through H & E staining, and decreased neutrophil infiltration within the liver.ConclusionsCollectively, these findings suggest that co‐administration of PEG with binge ethanol could serve as an effective therapeutic strategy to prevent intestinal and hepatic inflammation.
Diagnostic accuracy of qualitative gastric ultrasound assessment for detecting high gastric fluid volume in children: a prospective randomised study
Authors: Cercueil Eloïse , Henriet Anaïs , Barbe Corwyn , Santos Machado Guinter , Bouvet Lionel 
Published: January 2025

SummaryIntroductionThe diagnostic accuracy of gastric ultrasound in children has not been assessed thoroughly. We aimed to determine the sensitivity and specificity in children of a qualitative ultrasound examination of the gastric antrum in the supine 45° semi‐recumbent position and a clinical algorithm for detecting a gastric fluid volume > 1.25 ml.kg‐1, reported to represent an ‘at‐risk stomach’ for pulmonary aspiration.MethodsWe conducted a prospective, observer‐blinded, randomised trial in healthy children fasted according to current pre‐operative guidelines. An initial ultrasound assessment of gastric contents ensured that the stomach was empty. Children then drank a specific volume of water (0; 0.6; 1; 1.25; 1.5; or 2 ml.kg‐1). Gastric ultrasound was performed after 3 min of fluid ingestion, in children lying supine and then in the right lateral decubitus position, with the head of the bed elevated to 45° (semi‐recumbent). A clinical algorithm combining the qualitative assessment with calculation of gastric fluid volume was also completed. The sensitivity and specificity of the qualitative assessment in the supine semi‐recumbent position and the clinical algorithm for the diagnosis of gastric fluid volume > 1.25 ml.kg‐1 were estimated.ResultsNinety children, median (IQR [range]) age 7 (4.5–9 [1–10]) y, were studied. The sensitivity and specificity of the qualitative assessment for detecting gastric fluid volume > 1.25 ml.kg‐1 were 75% (95%CI 58–88%) and 85% (95%CI 73–93%), respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of the clinical algorithm were 86% (95%CI 71–95%) and 78% (95%CI 64–88%), respectively.DiscussionIn order to achieve high sensitivity of gastric ultrasound for the diagnosis of fluid volume > 1.25 ml.kg‐1 in children, qualitative ultrasound assessment of gastric antrum contents should be combined with calculation of gastric fluid volume when fluid contents are seen in the gastric antrum.
Low readmission rates during neonatal homecare: Gestational age and bronchopulmonary dysplasia as key predictors
Authors: Rosenbaek Charlotte Hoeyer , Zachariassen Gitte , Hoest Bente , Hahn Gitte Holst , Larsen Joan Neergaard , Salmonsen Tenna Gladbo , Horskjaer Malene , Holm Kristina Garne 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAimHomecare for neonates has advanced, but combative analysis of contact methods remains unexplored. The aim was to identify predictors of readmission during homecare and to compare home visit, telemedicine or outpatient visit.MethodsThis retrospective study included infants receiving homecare from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2022. Data were obtained from local databases from six neonatal units in Denmark. The medical records of readmitted infants were reviewed. The main outcome were causes and predictors of readmission during homecare. The secondary outcome was exclusive breastfeeding at discharge.ResultsThe cohort consisted of 4827 infants (boys = 54.0%). The rate of unplanned readmissions was 4.6%. A gestational age (GA) <32 weeks (p‐value <0.01) or bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) (p‐value <0.01) were predictors of readmission. There was no difference in unplanned readmissions based on contact method (p‐value = 0.46 for telemedicine, p‐value = 0.11 for outpatient visit). The overall exclusive breastfeeding rate at discharge from homecare was 64.1%.ConclusionHomecare can be provided for preterm and term infants while establishing oral feeding, with caution on infants with a GA < 32 or BPD. All types of contact methods during homecare investigated can be provided equally in relation to readmission and exclusive breastfeeding.
Real‐Time Single Channel Speech Enhancement Using Triple Attention and Stacked Squeeze‐TCN
Authors: Jannu Chaitanya , Burra Manaswini , Vanambathina Sunny Dayal , Parisae Veeraswamy 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTSpeech enhancement is crucial in many speech processing applications. Recently, researchers have been exploring ways to improve performance by effectively capturing the long‐term contextual relationships within speech signals. Using multiple stages of learning, where several deep learning modules are activated one after the other, has been shown to be an effective approach. Recently, the attention mechanism has been explored for improving speech quality, showing significant improvements. The attention modules have been developed to improve CNNs backbone network performance. However, these attention modules often use fully connected (FC) and convolution layers, which increase the model's parameter count and computational requirements. The present study employs multi‐stage learning within the framework of speech enhancement. The proposed study uses a multi‐stage structure in which a sequence of Squeeze temporal convolutional modules (STCM) with twice dilation rates comes after a Triple attention block (TAB) at each stage. An estimate is generated at each phase and refined in the subsequent phase. To reintroduce the original information, a feature fusion module (FFM) is inserted at the beginning of each following phase. In the proposed model, the intermediate output can go through several phases of step‐by‐step improvement by continually unfolding STCMs, which eventually leads to the precise estimation of the spectrum. A TAB is crafted to enhance the model performance, allowing it to concurrently concentrate on areas of interest in the channel, spatial, and time‐frequency dimensions. To be more specific, the CSA has two parallel regions combining channel with spatial attention, enabling both the channel dimension and the spatial dimension to be captured simultaneously. Next, the signal can be emphasized as a function of time and frequency by aggregating the feature maps along these dimensions. This improves its capability to model the temporal dependencies of speech signals. Using the VCTK and Librispeech datasets, the proposed speech enhancement system is assessed against state‐of‐the‐art deep learning techniques and yielded better results in terms of PESQ, STOI, CSIG, CBAK, and COVL.
Risk of Post‐Transplant Malignancy After Isolated Heart Transplant Among Adult Patients With Congenital Heart Disease
Authors: Leiva Orly , Golob Stephanie , Reyentovich Alex , Alvarez‐Cardona Jose , Bloom Michelle , Halpern Dan , Small Adam 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIntroductionPatients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at increased risk of cancer. In patients with CHD and advanced heart failure, isolated heart transplantation (HT) can be considered. In the overall HT population, immunosuppression after HT increases the risk of post‐transplant malignancy (PTM). However, cancer outcomes among adult HT patients with CHD have not been investigated.MethodsPatients aged ≥ 18 years who received HT between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2021 were identified using the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) registry. Patients with CHD were compared to those without. T primary outcome was a composite outcome of PTM or death due to malignancy. Multivariable Fine‐Gray competing‐risk regression was used to estimate the subhazard ratio (SHR) of primary and secondary outcomes.ResultsOf the total of 29717 patients with HT were included, 1017 (3.4%) had CHD. Patients with CHD were younger, more likely to be female, and have had prior cardiac surgery. After multivariable competing‐risk regression, CHD was associated with a higher risk of the primary outcome (SHR 1.43, 95% CI 1.15–1.80). Among patients who developed PTM, the median time to diagnosis of first PTM (median 36 vs. 46 months, p = 0.027) was shorter in patients with CHD. Among patients with CHD, survival after PTM was significantly lower compared with patients without malignancy (HR 3.32, 95% CI 2.03–5.43).ConclusionsAmong adult patients with HT, CHD was associated with an increased risk of PTM. Further investigation is warranted to identify risk factors and screening strategies for malignancy in this patient population.
Treatment outcomes with oral anti‐hyperglycaemic therapies in people with diabetes secondary to a pancreatic condition (type 3c diabetes): A population‐based cohort study
Authors: Hopkins Rhian , Young Katherine G. , Thomas Nicholas J. , Jones Angus G. , Hattersley Andrew T. , Shields Beverley M. , Dennis John M. , McGovern Andrew P. ,   the MASTERMIND consortium
Published: January 2025

AbstractAimsTo assess outcomes of oral anti‐hyperglycaemic therapies in people with diabetes secondary to a pancreatic condition (type 3c), where specific treatment guidance is limited.Materials and MethodsUsing hospital‐linked UK primary care records (Clinical Practice Research Datalink; 2004–2020), we identified 7084 people with a pancreatic condition (acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and haemochromatosis) preceding diabetes diagnosis (type 3c cohort), initiating oral glucose‐lowering therapy (metformin, sulphonylureas, SGLT2‐inhibitors, DPP4‐inhibitors or thiazolidinediones), and without concurrent insulin treatment. We stratified by pancreatic exocrine insufficiency [PEI] (n = 5917 without PEI, 1167 with PEI) and matched to 97 227 type 2 diabetes (T2D) controls. 12‐month HbA1c response and weight change and 6‐month treatment discontinuation were compared in type 3c versus T2D.ResultsPeople with type 3c diabetes had substantial mean HbA1c reduction with oral therapies in those without PEI (12.2 [95%CI 12.0–12.4] mmol/mol) and with PEI (9.4 [8.9–10.0] mmol/mol). Compared to T2D controls, people with type 3c without PEI had similar mean HbA1c reduction (0.7 [0.4–1.0] mmol/mol difference) and odds of discontinuation (Odds ratio [OR] 1.08 [0.98–1.19]). In contrast, people with type 3c and PEI had lower mean HbA1c response (3.5 [2.9–4.1] mmol/mol lesser reduction) and greater discontinuation (OR 2.03 [1.73–2.36]) versus T2D controls. Weight change in type 3c was similar to T2D. Results were largely consistent across underlying pancreatic conditions and drug classes.ConclusionsOral anti‐hyperglycaemic therapies are effective in people with type 3c diabetes and could provide an important component of glycaemic management. PEI could identify people with type 3c requiring closer monitoring of treatment response.
Revealing inequality aversion from tax policy and the role of non‐discrimination
Authors: Berg Kristoffer 
Published: January 2025

AbstractGovernments have increasing access to individual information, but they exploit little of it when setting taxes. This paper shows how to reveal inequality aversion from observed tax policy choices of such governments. First, I map governments' priorities into concerns for vertical and horizontal equity. While vertical equity underlies inequality aversion, horizontal equity introduces a restriction against tax discrimination. This restriction affects the measurement of inequality aversion. Second, I apply the model to a hypothetical gender tax using Norwegian tax return data. The main result is that inequality aversion is overestimated when horizontal equity is ignored.