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The autistic voice and creative methodologies
Authors: Ridout Susy 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to recognise communication as a central challenge between autistic and non-autistic individuals as the autistic voice is not silent, but lacks involvement at any level other than that of the observed participant (Milton and Bracher, 2013; NAS and Ask Autism, 2014; Parsons et al., 2009). The main research question, therefore, explores data to understand how some autistic individuals conceptualise their experiences.

Design/methodology/approach
The research design, informed by autistic people, used a flexible methodology to accommodate their communication preferences. Methods contextualised autistic narratives regarding support requirements and service provision and located power within these, acknowledging autistic individuals as the expert “insider”. This is critical in tackling access to services and social barriers to inclusion impacting negatively on well-being. Visual and written data were gathered using collage and narrative diary methods, and presented and analysed as three individual case studies (anonymised as Michael, Sophie and Peter) and as a meta-analysis providing a broad picture of themes.

Findings
Findings showed similarities and differences in a number of key areas, so highlighting the importance of the smaller narratives within the broad picture of autism.

Originality/value
This study’s key contribution to autism research is that it blends IPA, narrative analysis and discourse analysis with distinct sites of analysis (narrative process, images of autism, audiencing, turning points and discourse). Furthermore, the flexible methodology employed facilitates inclusion of autistic voices by embracing their diverse communication preferences.
A narrative approach in evaluation: “Narratives of Change” method
Authors: Baú Valentina 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the new qualitative method of “Narratives of Change” to evaluate a project’s impact. This new methodology arises from a combination of the most significant change technique with a narrative analysis approach, and it is suitable for community development interventions.

Design/methodology/approach
Narrative approaches are seldom used in programme evaluation. However, depending on the nature and context of a project, it might be useful to offer a space for people to tell their story. Asking people to recognise change by recounting the passage from their previous to their present situation can help the researcher grasp particular concepts that may otherwise not be visible. At the same time, while the analysis of in-depth interviews can be difficult and time consuming, the method introduced here simplifies this process by offering a tool that allows the researcher to extrapolate semantic fragments from long interviews and facilitates the identification of prototypical characters in each narration.

Findings
After offering a theoretical discussion that introduces this technique, its practical illustration and the example presented in this paper show how this method represents a useful instrument for participants’ stories analysis in qualitative project evaluations aimed at identifying change.

Originality/value
This paper introduced a new qualitative method to carry out a programme evaluation using narrative analysis.
Determinants of individual savings among Tanzanians
Authors: Mori Neema 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
Savings help to provide for future personal and households needs. The purpose of this paper examined Tanzanians’ determinants of saving. It studied the relationship between individual characteristics (gender, marital status, age, education level and financial education) and saving behaviour.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper used 2017 national baseline survey data with 8,959 observations from all over Tanzania. Descriptive analysis and econometric models were used to test the developed hypotheses.

Findings
Descriptive results show that Tanzanians mainly associate saving with setting money aside to keep it safe for future use. The results also show that most Tanzanians keep their money at home – a very informal way of saving. The results indicate that age and education level are key characteristics that determine positive saving by Tanzanians.

Research limitations/implications
This study used FinScope survey data which was limited to Tanzania. Since FinScope surveys are done in other African countries, using similar methodologies, it would be interesting to investigate similar trends in other contexts.

Practical implications
The study recommends promoting awareness of saving in formal institutions. This will benefit not only customers but the financial institutions and mobile telecom companies themselves.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the life-cycle theory by showing how families, societies and exposures influence individuals to save. Gender and marital status seem to play a lesser role than social- and exposure-related aspects of age and education. Exposure and social interactions are key determinants in the attitude to saving.
Impact of modern slavery allegations on operating performance
Authors: Yagci Sokat Kezban , Altay Nezih 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
Modern slavery is a humanitarian problem that affects global supply chains. Given the increasing pressures from legislature, consumers and investors, firms have a growing interest in eliminating forced labor and modern slavery from their supply chains. However, the impact of modern slavery on firm performance has not been shown before. This paper aims to investigate the impact of modern slavery allegations on companies’ operational performance. It also looks at the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts with respect to modern slavery.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors collect news articles on modern slavery in the global supply chains. The authors use an event study and use a robust matching method to measure the operational impact of modern slavery allegations. The authors also analyze the effects of media coverage and CSR practices on the relationship between allegations and firm performance.

Findings
The results show that modern slavery allegations do have a negative impact on performance, but this impact does not last long. The authors also show that strong CSR practices help firms mitigate the negative effect of these allegations.

Research limitations/implications
Because the issue is hidden, as a result limited data, the research results may lack generalizability. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to retest the proposed propositions in the future.

Practical implications
The paper includes implications for the development of socially responsible supply chains and financial impact.

Originality/value
This paper presents the first empirical research investigating the impact of modern slavery allegations on companies’ operational performance.
Big data analytics in supply chain management: a systematic literature review
Authors: Albqowr Ahmad , Alsharairi Malek , Alsoussi Abdelrahim 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyse and classify the literature that contributed to three questions, namely, what are the benefits of big data analytics (BDA) in the field of supply chain management (SCM) and logistics, what are the challenges in BDA applications in the field of SCM and logistics and what are the determinants of successful applications of BDA in the field of SCM and logistics.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) to analyse the findings of 44 selected papers published in the period from 2016 to 2020, in the area of BDA and its impact on SCM. The designed protocol is composed of 14 steps in total, following Tranfeld (2003). The selected research papers are categorized into four themes.

Findings
This paper identifies sets of benefits to be gained from the use of BDA in SCM, including benefits in data analytics capabilities, operational efficiency of logistical operations and supply chain/logistics sustainability and agility. It also documents challenges to be addressed in this application, and determinants of successful implementation.

Research limitations/implications
The scope of the paper is limited to the related literature published until the beginning of Corona Virus (COVID) pandemic. Therefore, it does not cover the literature published since the COVID pandemic.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to the academic research by providing a roadmap for future empirical work into this field of study by summarising the findings of the recent work conducted to investigate the uses of BDA in SCM and logistics. Specifically, this paper culminates in a summary of the most relevant benefits, challenges and determinants discussed in recent research. As the field of BDA remains a newly established field with little practical application in SCM and logistics, this paper contributes by highlighting the most important developments in contemporary literature practical applications.
Comparison of SaaS and IaaS in cloud ERP implementation: the lessons from the practitioners
Authors: Jiang Philip Hong Wei , Wang William Yu Chung 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explain how enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation evolves by cloud computing in different industries with different delivery models of cloud ERP. This paper also investigates infrastructure as a service (IaaS) as a delivery approach for cloud ERP. Case research on IaaS is rarely found in the literature. In addition, this paper intends to reveal how this transformation from on-premises to the cloud would influence the ERP implementation process.

Design/methodology/approach
A multiple-case study is conducted to identify the different deployed models of cloud ERP systems in the implementation projects. The influences of emerging cloud computing technology on ERP implementation are investigated by interviewing consultants related to the projects.

Findings
The findings illustrate that not only software as a service (SaaS) but also IaaS and platform as a service cloud computing services are widely applied in cloud ERP implementation. This study also indicates that certain technical limitations of cloud ERP might have a positive effect on the outcome of ERP implementation.

Originality/value
This study investigates how cloud computing influences ERP implementation from different aspects. The result identifies both SaaS and IaaS as two different approaches widely adopted in cloud ERP implementation. Besides, this study has discussed in-depth and analyzed these two cloud ERP paradigms in five factors, including functionality, performance, portability, security, cost and customization. The classification and suggestions are original to the literature.
Effect of welding current on microstructures and mechanical properties of welded Ni-base superalloy INC738LC
Authors: Cherif Saib , Zakaria Boumerzoug 
Published: March 2023

Purpose
The Ni-base superalloy INC738LC is a precipitation strengthened alloy and is widely used in hot sections of gas turbine engines owing to its excellent high-temperature strength and high hot corrosion resistance. The purpose of this study is to determine the appropriate welding current of Ni-base superalloy INC738LC after two passes of applying the tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding technique.

Design/methodology/approach
Ni-base superalloy INC738LC plates were joined by TIG welding technique by varying the welding current (30, 40 and 50 A). Welded specimens were investigated using optical microscopy, tensile tests, Vickers’s micro-hardness tests and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Optical microscopy was used to characterize fusion zone, heat-affected zone and base metal. Tensile test was conducted to characterize weld strength by determining ultimate tensile strength. Scanning electron microscopy was used to investigate the fracture surfaces after tensile tests. Micro-hardness test was conducted to characterize the welded joint. XRD was applied to determine precipitates formed after welding.

Findings
The ultimate tensile strength results show that the optimum weld current out of the three weld currents was found to be 40 A, which is the closest to that of the base metal.

Originality/value
Many researchers have worked to optimize welding parameters such as current and speed from the microstructural observations and mechanical properties of welded joints. The optimum weld current out of the three weld currents was found to be 40 A.
Microclimate is a strong predictor of the native and invasive plant‐associated soil microbiome on San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos archipelago
Authors: Schoenborn Alexi A. , Yannarell Sarah M. , MacVicar Caroline T. , Barriga‐Medina Noelia N. , Bonham Kevin S. , Leon‐Reyes Antonio , Riveros‐Iregui Diego , Klepac‐Ceraj Vanja , Shank Elizabeth A. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractUnderstanding the drivers that affect soil bacterial and fungal communities is essential to understanding and mitigating the impacts of human activity on vulnerable ecosystems like those on the Galápagos Islands. The volcanic slopes of these Islands lead to steep elevation gradients that generate distinct microclimates across small spatial scales. Although much is known about the impacts of invasive plant species on the above‐ground biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands, little is known about their resident soil microbial communities and the factors shaping them. Here, we investigate the bacterial and fungal soil communities associated with invasive and native plant species across three distinct microclimates on San Cristóbal Island (arid, transition zone and humid). At each site, we collected soil at three depths (rhizosphere, 5 cm and 15 cm) from multiple plants. Sampling location was the strongest driver of both bacterial and fungal communities, explaining 73% and 43% of variation in the bacterial and fungal community structure, respectively, with additional minor but significant impacts from soil depth and plant type (invasive vs. native). This study highlights the continued need to explore microbial communities across diverse environments and demonstrates how both abiotic and biotic factors impact soil microbial communities in the Galápagos archipelago.
The physical‐mental health interface in the preconception period: analysis of 131 182 women planning pregnancy in the UK
Authors: Tosh Conor , Kavanagh Kimberley , Flynn Angela C , Stephenson Judith , White Sara L , Catalao Raquel , Wilson Claire A 
Published: March 2023

AbstractObjectiveThe physical and mental health of women prior to conception can have a significant impact on pregnancy and child outcomes. Given the rising burden of non‐communicable diseases, the aim was to explore the relation between mental health, physical health and health behaviour in women planning a pregnancy.MethodsCross‐sectional analysis of responses from 131 182 women to a preconception health digital education tool, providing data on physical and mental health and health behaviour. Logistic regression was used to explore associations between mental health and physical health variables.ResultsPhysical health conditions were reported by 13.1% and mental health conditions by 17.8%. There was evidence for an association between self‐reported physical and mental health conditions (odds ratio [OR] 2.22, 95% CI 2.14–2.3). Those with a mental health condition were less likely to engage with healthy behaviour at preconception such as folate supplementation (OR 0.89, 95% CI 0.86–0.92) and consumption of the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables (OR 0.77, 95% CI 0.74–0.79). They were more likely to be physically inactive (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.11–1.18), smoke tobacco (OR 1.72, 95% CI 1.66–1.78) and use illicit substances (OR 2.4, 95% CI 2.25–2.55).ConclusionsGreater recognition of mental and physical comorbidities is needed and closer integration of physical and mental healthcare in the preconception period, which could support people to optimise their health during this time and improve long‐term outcomes.
The links between basic human values and political secularism: Evidence from Germany
Authors: ARZHEIMER KAI 
Published: March 2023

AbstractScholarly interest in political secularism is currently growing. Political secularism is not the absence of religious belief, membership or practice, but the conviction that politics and religion should be kept separate and that religious arguments should have no standing in political debates. Little is known about the roots of this attitude, particularly outside the United States. This is unfortunate because politically secular attitudes strongly affect citizens' views on so‐called morality policies (e.g. the regulation of abortion, assisted suicide or experiments with stem cells) which are often highly controversial.In this research note, I focus on the link between political secularism and basic human values. From Schwartz's own work and from the extant literature on religion, secularism and basic human values, I derive two hypotheses: self‐direction should be linked to higher levels, and tradition should be linked to lower levels of political secularism.Multivariate analysis of current survey data from Germany, a prototypical ‘religious‐world country’, supports both hypotheses. Crucially, the relationships hold when controlling for three main facets of religion, for region (east vs west), and for socio‐demographics. The results show that net of their well‐documented association with religion, basic human values contribute to our understanding of political secularism. More generally, the findings demonstrate once more the impact of basic human values on all areas of political life.
The political space in the European parliament: Measuring MEPs' preferences amid the rise of Euroscepticism
Authors: HIX SIMON , WHITAKER RICHARD , ZAPRYANOVA GALINA 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThe 2014–2019 European Parliament (EP) contained an unprecedented number of Eurosceptic Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). These changes reflected a growing politicisation of European integration in which conflicts between those opposing the process and those favouring it became more pronounced. Using a unique time series of surveys of the European parliamentarians, we examine how far the policy preferences of the MEPs responded to this politicisation. MEPs' preferences over general policy questions as well as European Union (EU)‐specific issues have traditionally been described by a multi‐dimensional space: with a left‐right dimension, incorporating both economic and socio‐cultural issues, distinct from a pro‐/anti‐Europe dimension. We find that the political space in the EP evolved in the 2014–2019 parliament, with MEPs' preferences more strongly aligned along a single dimension, which captures economic, socio‐cultural, and EU integration issues.
Segmentectomy versus lobectomy for small‐sized pure solid non–small cell lung cancer
Authors: Li Zhihua , Xu Wenzheng , Pan Xianglong , Wu Weibing , Chen Liang 
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackgroundSegmentectomy has been recommended for ground glass opacity (GGO)‐dominant small‐sized non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or those with GGO component. Pure solid NSCLC is a special sub‐type and has an inferior prognosis. Whether segmentectomy could achieve comparable long‐term outcomes with lobectomy for pure solid small‐sized NSCLC remained controversial. This study aimed to compare the prognosis of segmentectomy and lobectomy for pure solid NSCLC.MethodsNSCLC patients with a pure solid nodule (≤2 cm) who received segmentectomy or lobectomy between January 2010 and June 2019 were retrospectively screened. Log‐rank test, univariable, and multivariable Cox regression analyses were used for prognostic comparison. Further, the propensity score matching analysis was adopted to yield a matched cohort.ResultsAfter screening, 344 pure solid NSCLC patients with a median follow‐up time of 56 months were reserved. Among them, 98 patients underwent segmentectomy and the other 246 subjects received lobectomy. The lobectomy group had a larger tumor size, a higher rate of lymph node metastasis than the segmentectomy arm. Generally, patients with segmentectomy had a better disease‐free survival (DFS) (p = 0.011) and overall survival (OS) (p = 0.028) than those with lobectomy. However, the multivariable Cox regression analysis indicated that no significant survival difference existed between segmentectomy and lobectomy after adjusting the potential confounding factors (DFS: hazard ratio [HR], 0.72; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.30–1.77, p = 0.476; OS: HR, 0.36; 95% CI, 0.08–1.59, p = 0.178). Consistently, in the propensity score matched cohort, segmentectomy (n = 74) yielded similar DFS (p = 0.960) and OS (p = 0.320) with lobectomy (n = 74).ConclusionsSegmentectomy could achieve comparable oncological outcomes with lobectomy for pure solid small‐sized NSCLC.
Lpnet: Reconstructing phylogenetic networks from distances using integer linear programming
Authors: Guo Mengzhen , Grünewald Stefan 
Published: March 2023

AbstractNeighbor‐net is a widely used network reconstructing method that approximates pairwise distances between taxa by a circular phylogenetic network.We present Lpnet, a variant of Neighbor‐net. We first apply standard methods to construct a binary phylogenetic tree and then use integer linear programming to compute an optimal circular ordering that agrees with all tree splits.This approach achieves an improved approximation of the input distance for the clear majority of experiments that we have run for simulated and real data. We release an implementation in R that can handle up to 94 taxa and usually needs about 1 min on a standard computer for 80 taxa. For larger taxa sets, we include a top‐down heuristic which also tends to perform better than Neighbor‐net.Our Lpnet provides an alternative to Neighbor‐net and performs better in most cases. We anticipate Lpent will be useful to generate phylogenetic hypotheses.
Barriers to recovery for medical professionals: Assessing financial support through a survey of Physician Health Programs
Authors: Weinhouse Samuel , Merlo Lisa J. , Bundy Chris C. , Bresnahan Linda R. , Staffa Steven J. , Fitzsimons Michael G. , Rockoff Mark A. , Vinson Amy E. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesThere is increasing focus on physician burnout, psychiatric problems, and substance use disorders. Costs of recovery for physicians enrolled in Physician Health Programs (PHPs) remain unexamined with little known regarding funding resources. We sought to elucidate perceived costs of recovery from impairing conditions and highlight resources for financial strain.MethodsThis survey study was distributed by the Federation of State Physician Health Organizations via e‐mail to 50 PHPs in 2021. Questions assessed perceptions of costs and ability to pay for recommended evaluation, treatment, and monitoring. Questions also assessed limitation of engagement due to financial concerns, and availability of financial resources.ResultsComplete responses were received from 40 of 50 eligible PHPs. The majority (78%) of responding PHPs assessed ability to pay at initial intake evaluation. There is notable financial strain on physicians, particularly those earliest in training, to pay for services.Discussion and ConclusionsPHPs are vital to physicians, especially physicians‐in‐training, as “safe haven programs.” Methods to financially assist through PHPs included fee deferrals, sliding scale fees, and fee forgiveness. Health insurance, medical schools, and hospitals were able to provide additional assistance.Scientific SignificanceBecause burnout, mental health, and substance use disorders are high stakes amongst physicians, it is critical that access to PHPs is available, destigmatized, and affordable. Our paper focuses specifically on the financial cost of recovery, the financial burden placed on PHP participants, a topic lacking in the literature, and highlights remedies and vulnerable populations.