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What determines the justifiability for accepting bribes and cheating on taxes?
Authors: Zahoor Aniza , Qaiser Imran , Yasmin Nazia , Asif Ayesha 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
Corruption prevails in societies and systems, but it is because of the individuals and officials who practice it. It is individuals’ characteristics, attitudes, views and choices that spur them to act ethically or not. This study aims to investigate whether beliefs, values and behavior vary across countries in perspective of bribery and tax cheating.

Design/methodology/approach
This study used Order Logistic Regression on microlevel data from World Values Survey wave VI (2010–2014) for 58 countries to find factors of tax cheating and accepting bribes.

Findings
This study revealed some interesting findings while comparing upper-income countries and lower- and middle-income countries. Justifiability for accepting bribe is negatively affected by age, patriotism, interest in politics, university education while positively affected by employment and income. Justifiability for cheating on taxes is negatively affected by confidence in justice system, interest in politics and marital status while positively affected by income, patriotism, confidence in political parties and good health. This study finds some valuable insights to the policymakers to device policy to overcome financial corruption and its acceptability in the masses.

Originality/value
This paper fills the literature gap by adding a wide range of variables related to demography, socioeconomic status, trust on political, judicial and government institutes, well-being, patriotism and religiosity. Moreover, this paper compares the behaviors of a wide range of countries that include both developed and developing economies.
Modeling of barrier in the adoption of omnichannel marketing: a case of Indian handloom industry
Authors: Naik M.K.P. , Bhardwaj Prabhas , Mishra Vinaytosh 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
This study aims to explore the essence of the omnichannel in the handloom industry’s development and to identify, analyse and estimate the barriers obstructing the implementation of the omnichannel in the handloom industry of India.

Design/methodology/approach
A descriptive literature review and expert opinion are used to identify the barriers obstructing the successful realisation of the omnichannel in the handloom industry of India. Moreover, interpretive structural modeling and the matrix of cross-impact multiplications applied to classification are used to analyse and estimate the impact of these barriers.

Findings
This research suggests the implementation of the omnichannel is subjected to several barriers, specifically lack of government support and policies, uncertainty in business contract partners, poor reverse logistics system, etc.

Originality/value
This research explores the contribution of the handloom industry to the socioeconomic development of the rural and semi-urban Indian population. It also explores the need for government support for the survival and growth of the handloom industry. It also explains how omnichannel can support this industry for its survival and its overall development. Furthermore, factors inhibiting the implementation of the omnichannel in the handloom industry are identified and evaluated based on their over impact.
Understanding generation Z consumers’ revisit intentions to robotic service restaurants
Authors: Gupta Kriti Priya , Pande Smriti 
Published: April 2023

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influencing factors of generation Z (Gen Z) consumers’ revisit intentions to robotic restaurants in the post-pandemic times.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a sample of Gen Z consumers with dining experiences in an Indian restaurant using service robots, the study empirically tests a research framework based on stimulus–organism–response theory.

Findings
The study explains how Gen Z consumer’s perceptions of functional attributes (i.e. perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use), socio-emotional attribute (i.e. perceived safety) and relational attribute (i.e. trust) shape their attitude, which in turn leads to their evaluations of performance outcomes and intention to revisit the robotic restaurants. The findings also indicate that perceived risk reduction of viral infection moderates the impact of performance outcomes on revisit intention.

Originality/value
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the changing preferences of consumers have resulted in an increase in demand for restaurants offering robotic services. To support the long-term viability of service robots in restaurant services, the current study investigates what elements of service robots can determine consumers’ intentions to revisit the robotic restaurants during post-pandemic times.
Inter‐ and intraspecific phytochemical variation correlate with epiphytic flower and leaf bacterial communities
Authors: Gaube Paul , Marchenko Polina , Müller Caroline , Schweiger Rabea , Tenhaken Raimund , Keller Alexander , Junker Robert R. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractMicrobes associated with flowers and leaves affect plant health and fitness and modify the chemical phenotypes of plants with consequences for interactions of plants with their environment. However, the drivers of bacterial communities colonizing above‐ground parts of grassland plants in the field remain largely unknown. We therefore examined the relationships between phytochemistry and the epiphytic bacterial community composition of flowers and leaves of Ranunculus acris and Trifolium pratense. On 252 plant individuals, we characterized primary and specialized metabolites, that is, surface sugars, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and metabolic fingerprints, as well as epiphytic flower and leaf bacterial communities. The genomic potential of bacterial colonizers concerning metabolic capacities was assessed using bacterial reference genomes. Phytochemical composition displayed pronounced variation within and between plant species and organs, which explained part of the variation in bacterial community composition. Correlation network analysis suggests strain‐specific correlations with metabolites. Analysis of bacterial reference genomes revealed taxon‐specific metabolic capabilities that corresponded with genes involved in glycolysis and adaptation to osmotic stress. Our results show relationships between phytochemistry and the flower and leaf bacterial microbiomes suggesting that plants provide chemical niches for distinct bacterial communities. In turn, bacteria may induce alterations in the plants' chemical phenotype. Thus, our study may stimulate further research on the mechanisms of trait‐based community assembly in epiphytic bacteria.
Fabrication of carboxymethyl chitosan/oxidized carboxymethyl cellulose composite film and its assessment for coating preservation of strawberry
Authors: Li Rui , Chen Cheng , Chen Ming , Wu Ruohan , Sun Yun , Zhu Benwei , Yao Zhong 
Published: April 2023

AbstractIn the current study, a novel chitosan‐based composite, carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCHS)/oxidized carboxymethyl cellulose (OCMC) was fabricated and characterized. The composite film (CMCHS 1.5%w/v + OCMC 0.8%w/v) was more uniform and had better tensile properties, UV blocking, water vapor permeability, and antifungal properties than pure CMCHS film. Preservation experiments showed that the CMCHS/OCMC film was more efficient for retaining the quality decrease of strawberry during storage. By the end of 7 days’ storage, the hardness, contents of organic acid, soluble solids, and reducing sugar of coated strawberries were increased by 35.1%, 38.5%, 14.1%, and 3.5%, respectively, compared to the control group; and the decay rate of strawberries in CMCHS/OCMC group also dropped to 36%, about 42% decrease than that in control, suggesting the promising application of CMCHS/OCMC composite in coating preservation.
Global prevalence of heated tobacco product use, 2015–22: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Sun Tianze , Anandan Aathavan , Lim Carmen C. W. , East Katherine , Xu Steve S. , Quah Anne C. K. , Rutherford Brienna N. , Johnson Benjamin , Qi Yaqi , Stjepanovic Daniel , Leung Janni , Connor Jason P. , Gartner Coral , Hall Wayne D. , Vu Giang , Chan Gary C. K. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackground and AimsHeated tobacco products (HTPs) are electronic devices that heat process tobacco to release an aerosol containing nicotine and other chemicals. Limited data exist on world‐wide HTP use prevalence. This meta‐analytic review estimated the prevalence of HTP use by country, World Health Organization (WHO) region, year, sex/gender and age.MethodsFive databases (Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, PubMed and PsycINFO) were searched between January 2015 and May 2022. Included studies reported the prevalence of HTP use in nationally representative samples post‐modern HTP device market entry (2015). A random‐effects meta‐analysis was used to estimate overall prevalence for life‐time, current and daily HTP use.ResultsForty‐five studies (n = 1 096 076) from 42 countries/areas from the European Region (EUR), Western Pacific Region (WPR), Region of the Americas (AMR) and African Region (AFR) met inclusion criteria. Estimated pooled prevalence for life‐time, current and daily HTP use was 4.87% [95% confidence interval (CI) = 4.16, 5.63], 1.53% (95% CI = 1.22, 1.87) and 0.79% (95% CI = 0.48, 1.18), respectively, across all years (2015–22). Life‐time HTP use prevalence significantly increased by 3.39% for WPR [0.52% (95% CI = 0.25, 0.88) in 2015 to 3.91% (95% CI = 2.30, 5.92) in 2019] and 5.58% for EUR [1.13% (95% CI = 0.59, 1.97) in 2016 to 6.98% (95% CI = 5.69, 8.39) in 2020]. Current HTP use increased by 10.45% for WPR [0.12% (95% CI = 0, 0.37) in 2015 to 10.57% (95% CI = 5.59, 16.88) in 2020] and 1.15% for EUR [0% (95% CI = 0, 0.35) in 2016 to 1.15% (95% CI = 0.87, 1.47) in 2020]. Meta‐regression revealed higher current HTP use in WPR [3.80% (95% CI = 2.88, 4.98)] compared with EUR [1.40% (95% CI = 1.09, 1.74)] and AMR [0.81% (95% CI = 0.46, 1.26)] and for males [3.45% (95% CI = 2.56, 4.47)] compared with females [1.82% (95% CI = 1.39, 2.29)]. Adolescents had higher life‐time HTP use prevalence [5.25% (95% CI = 4.36, 6.21) than adults [2.45% (95% CI = 0.79, 4.97)]. Most studies scored a low risk of sampling bias due to their nationally representative sampling.ConclusionThe prevalence of HTPs use increased in the EUR and WPR between 2015 and 2020, with nearly 5% of the included populations having ever tried HTP and 1.5% identifying as current users during the study period.
Agreement between self‐reported illicit drug use and biological samples: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Bharat Chrianna , Webb Paige , Wilkinson Zachary , McKetin Rebecca , Grebely Jason , Farrell Michael , Holland Adam , Hickman Matthew , Tran Lucy Thi , Clark Brodie , Peacock Amy , Darke Shane , Li Jih‐Heng , Degenhardt Louisa 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackground and AimsStudies often rely upon self‐report and biological testing methods for measuring illicit drug use, although evidence for their agreement is limited to specific populations and self‐report instruments. We aimed to examine comprehensively the evidence for agreement between self‐reported and biologically measured illicit drug use among all major illicit drug classes, biological indicators, populations and settings.MethodsWe systematically searched peer‐reviewed databases (Medline, Embase and PsycINFO) and grey literature. Included studies reported 2 × 2 table counts or agreement estimates comparing self‐reported and biologically measured use published up to March 2022. With biological results considered to be the reference standard and use of random‐effect regression models, we evaluated pooled estimates for overall agreement (primary outcome), sensitivity, specificity, false omission rates (proportion reporting no use that test positive) and false discovery rates (proportion reporting use that test negative) by drug class, potential consequences attached to self‐report (i.e. work, legal or treatment impacts) and time‐frame of use. Heterogeneity was assessed by inspecting forest plots.ResultsFrom 7924 studies, we extracted data from 207 eligible studies. Overall agreement ranged from good to excellent (> 0.79). False omission rates were generally low, while false discovery rates varied by setting. Specificity was generally high but sensitivity varied by drug, sample type and setting. Self‐report in clinical trials and situations of no consequences was generally reliable. For urine, recent (i.e. past 1–4 days) self‐report produced lower sensitivity and false discovery rates than past month. Agreement was higher in studies that informed participants biological testing would occur (diagnostic odds ratio = 2.91, 95% confidence interval = 1.25–6.78). The main source of bias was biological assessments (51% studies).ConclusionsWhile there are limitations associated with self‐report and biological testing to measure illicit drug use, overall agreement between the two methods is high, suggesting both provide good measures of illicit drug use. Recommended methods of biological testing are more likely to provide reliable measures of recent use if there are problems with self‐disclosure.
Demography, passive surveillance and potential habitat modelling of an Australian giant trapdoor spider (Idiopidae: Euoplos grandis) from the Queensland Brigalow Belt: half a decade of population monitoring for conservation outcomes
Authors: Rix Michael G. , Wilson Jeremy D. , Laidlaw Melinda J. , Harvey Mark S. , Rix Alan G. , Rix David C. 
Published: April 2023

Abstract‘Slow science’ approaches to generating authoritative longitudinal datasets for long‐term monitoring are fundamental to conservation biology. Following reports of significant arthropod declines worldwide, and recent climate‐driven disasters such as the devastating ‘Black Summer’ bushfires of 2019–2020, there has been a renewed focus on invertebrate conservation in Australia and further calls for informative baseline datasets with which to understand increasingly rapid biotic change. Trapdoor spiders of the infraorder Mygalomorphae, in particular, have been the subject of decades of research highlighting their sensitivity to environmental change and their special significance to conservation biology. In 2019, the senior author and collaborators introduced within this journal a new long‐term monitoring study system for an Australian mygalomorph spider (Euoplos grandis Wilson & Rix, 2019; family Idiopidae), then in its infancy with just 18 months of quantitative demographic data. In the current study, we extend and build upon that work and provide a synthesis of demographic information accumulated over half a decade, resulting in 166 collective years' worth of times‐series data from 101 individual spiders. We infer an estimated average cumulative growth curve for the species based on census data from 77 spiders, with evidence for a 7+‐year juvenile female growth period and a potential life span for adult females of over 20 years. Passive surveillance using a camera trap deployed at the study site for 8 months resulted in significant advances in our understanding of the biology and behaviour of E. grandis, with a suite of behaviours observed for the first time, including rarely documented interactions with conspecifics, potential predators and prey. We further summarise the results of maximum entropy potential habitat modelling as informed by extensive on‐ground surveys and a refined taxonomy, and provide an updated conservation assessment using the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) criteria. These results reveal that E. grandis is a Vulnerable threatened species endemic to the highly fragmented southern Brigalow Belt bioregion, with population dynamics and life history characteristics that underscore the considerable sensitivity of Australian idiopid trapdoor spiders to a multitude of threatening processes.
R&D contribution in TFP growth of Greek industry: A limited information likelihood approach
Authors: Mamatzakis Emmanuel , Pegkas Panagiotis , Staikouras Christos , Tsamadias Constantinos 
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACTWe provide a novel panel model to decompose total factor productivity (TFP) growth in the Greek industry at the firm level while we tackle the contribution of R&D. We, therefore, opt for parametric methodology that provides statistical inference and would validate the results. Our modeling departs from prior strong assumptions such as error terms across firms being independent. In fact, we provide a novel limited information maximum likelihood (LIML) estimation method that adequately deals with the issue of endogeneity and model misspecification. We demonstrate that our model detects variability in terms of TFP growth components across industries and firms. Our results show that R&D would enhance TFP of Greek firms, albeit the crisis has had a detrimental impact. Financial ratios such as liquidity and solvency ratios also affect TFP as we demonstrate that both would enhance TFP. The solvency ratio is important as it provides an estimate of whether the firm can cope with debt. We also note variability across small versus medium and large firms and report that small firms are more productive and spend more of their revenues on R&D. In terms of policy, our evidence warrants higher R&D spending to enhance TFP growth, though R&D funding is a concern.
Autophagy and cancer: Basic mechanisms and inhibitor development
Authors: Hama Yutaro , Ogasawara Yuta , Noda Nobuo N. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAutophagy is a lysosomal degradation system of cytoplasmic components that contributes to cellular homeostasis through the turnover of various biomolecules and organelles, often in a selective manner. Autophagy is closely related to cancer, but its roles in cancer are complicated. It works as either a promoter or suppressor, depending on the stage and type of cancer. In this review, we briefly summarize the basic mechanisms of autophagy and describe the complicated roles of autophagy in cancer. Moreover, we summarize the clinical trials of autophagy inhibitors targeting cancer and the development of more specific autophagy inhibitors for future clinical application.
Healthcare professionals' experiences in identifying and supporting mental health problems in adults living with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative study
Authors: Benton Madeleine , Baykoca Jeni , Ismail Khalida , Price Hermione 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAimsTo explore perspectives and experiences of healthcare professionals in the identification and support provision of mental health problems in adults living with type 1 diabetes.MethodsUsing a qualitative research design, 15 healthcare professionals working in the United Kingdom were individually interviewed using a semi‐structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using reflexive inductive thematic analysis.ResultsFour themes were identified relating to barriers: time, knowledge, relationship between services and stigma. Three themes were identified relating to facilitators: education, communication and appropriate tools and services.ConclusionsThis research emphasises the need for educational tools to improve the skills and competency of healthcare professionals in identifying mental health problems in people with type 1 diabetes, highlighting practical and theoretical implications for healthcare improvements and the necessity for additional research to design care pathways that better support this population, in which all healthcare professionals are aware of.
Metabolic constraints on the body size scaling of extreme population densities
Authors: Segura A. M. , Perera G. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractPest outbreaks, harmful algal blooms and population collapses are extreme events with critical consequences for ecosystems. Therefore, understanding the ecological mechanisms underlying these extreme events is crucial. We evaluated theoretical predictions on the size scaling and variance of extreme population abundance by combining (i) the generalized extreme value (GEV) theory and (ii) the resource‐limited metabolic restriction hypothesis for population abundance. Using the phytoplankton data from the L4 station in the English Channel, we showed a negative size scaling of the expected value of maximal density, whose confidence interval included the predicted metabolic scaling (α = −1) supporting theoretical predictions. The role of resources and temperature in the distribution of the size–abundance pattern and residuals was well characterized by the GEV distribution. This comprehensive modelling framework will allow to elucidate community structure and fluctuations and provide unbiased return times estimates, thereby improving the prediction accuracy of the timing of the population outbreaks.
Equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis and presumed corticosteroid‐induced side effects in a horse
Authors: Lauteri Eleonora , Tortereau Antonin , Peyrecave Xavier , Pin Didier , Desjardins Isabelle 
Published: April 2023

SummaryEquine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis (EMPF) associated with herpesvirus‐5 infection (EHV‐5), is a severe, fibrosing interstitial lung disease of horses. Most common reported clinical signs are pyrexia, weight loss, depression, respiratory distress with tachypnoea and cough. Multiple tissue tropism of the EHV‐5 has been suggested. Treatment with valacyclovir and corticosteroids has been reported to be successful in a few cases, but the disease is usually associated with a poor prognosis because of progressive impairment of respiratory function. Corticosteroid administration can carry potential side effects, such as hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis suppression, laminitis and increased susceptibility to infections. This report described a case of an 11‐year‐old gelding diagnosed with EMPF. The horse was treated with valacyclovir and corticosteroids and, after a transient initial improvement, showed a rapid deterioration of clinical signs and multiple complications, including severe bacterial dermatitis, liver damage and pleural effusion of unknown origin. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay of liver biopsy sample was positive for EHV‐5, confirming the virus' multiple tissue tropism. A role of corticosteroids in exacerbating the disease progression and the increasing susceptibility to infections was strongly suspected.
Hemodialysis for an unusual occurrence of leptospirosis in a nonendemic region
Authors: Batu Aziz , Karaagac Leman , Sahutoglu Tuncay 
Published: April 2023

AbstractLeptospirosis, an endemic zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira, is frequently seen in tropical regions and areas with low socioeconomic status. The disease can present a range of symptoms from mild to fatal, with potential involvement of multiple organs. This case report describes the treatment and clinical course of a 44‐year‐old male patient infected with Leptospira semeranga patoc 1 and presenting with jaundice and renal failure. The patient was residing in the Syrian Refugee Camp in the arid city of Sanliurfa. This case serves as an example of a nonendemic occurrence of leptospirosis, and a brief overview of relevant literature on the subject is also provided.