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Environmental reporting and financial performance: the role of board independence
Authors: Sobhan Raihan , Shohan Md. Masud Rana , Uddin Syed Irfan 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
The study aims to investigate the association between environmental reporting (ER) and firm performance and whether board independence plays any role in this relationship in the context of Bangladesh, an emerging economy.

Design/methodology/approach
The study has used a sample of 289 firm-years derived from the listed manufacturing companies of Bangladesh for the years 2018–2023. To measure ER, content analysis has been performed. Financial performance has been calculated using both accounting-based (ROA, ROE and EPS) and market-based (Tobin’s Q) performance measures. Two-step system generalized method of moments method has been used to test the hypotheses.

Findings
The study has found a very low level of ER practice by the sample firms. The regression results show a positive and significant impact of ER on both accounting-based and market-based performance measures. In addition, existence of greater board independence is found to positively affect this relationship between ER and performance.

Practical implications
The findings of the study emphasize the importance of ER in improving performance which will have significant implications for the practitioners. Besides, the importance of greater board independence in enhancing the capability of ER to improve performance will provide valuable insights to the policymakers and regulators.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the role of an effective corporate mechanism, board independence, in improving the relationship between ER and performance in the context of an environmentally sensitive country such as Bangladesh.
Carbon accounting for sustainability management: case study of MICE events
Authors: Zanella Maïa , Ashraf Naeem , Mahmood Zeeshan 
Published: February 2025

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the integration of carbon accounting in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector, focusing on its practical application in sustainability management through case studies of three live events organized by the event company (TEC) (pseudonym), a German event management firm.

Design/methodology/approach
An action research methodology was used, combining participant observation and secondary data analysis. Carbon emissions were calculated using the Myclimate Event Calculator, which provides a comprehensive assessment of event-related emissions.

Findings
The study identifies mobility and accommodation as the dominant sources of carbon emissions in the MICE sector, driven by travel logistics and energy-intensive hotel operations. Catering emissions are variable, with vegetarian menus and minimized food waste showing lower environmental impacts. The findings highlight the critical need for targeted interventions in mobility and accommodation, which collectively account for over 80% of the emissions in many events.

Practical implications
The research offers the practical use of Myclimate calculator in developing actionable insights to enable targeted strategies such as eco-certified accommodations, carpooling and optimized transportation logistics, leading to significant emission reductions and improved sustainability management.

Originality/value
This paper advances sustainability management accounting by demonstrating the practical use of carbon data in event planning, providing granular insights into emission drivers. The focus on small enterprises addresses a significant gap in the literature, demonstrating how resource-constrained organizations can adopt sustainability practices. The paper offers a replicable methodology for assessing event emissions, which enables planners to identify high-impact areas.
Optimal selling time in livestock production
Authors: Torres Carbonell Carlos , Milanesi Gastón Silverio , Tohmé Fernando , Chimeno Patricia , García Fronti Javier Ignacio 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis paper analyzes the application of real options to livestock production. It evaluates the strategic flexibility in determining the optimal selling time for livestock, considering the technological and market risks involved in its production.Design/methodology/approachBased on a data sample of 300 records collected over the past 15 years, a biophysical-economic model was developed and simulated using an iterative stochastic procedure.FindingsThe alternatives that provide the highest profit growth are identified by quantifying their risk parameters and yielding strategies for enhancing the value of livestock companies.Originality/valueThis research aims to understand how to improve decision-making in companies managing biological assets under conditions of risk and uncertainty, using the case of livestock systems in Argentina as a basis. This case can be easily adapted to similar cases in other countries.
Asthma With Fixed Obstruction Displays a Similar Small Airway Dysfunction to That Observed in Asthma–COPD Overlap
Authors: Shirai Toshihiro , Hirai Keita , Gon Yasuhiro 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThe clinical characteristics of asthma patients with fixed airflow obstruction were compared with those with asthma–COPD overlap. Asthma patients with fixed airflow obstruction had comparable small airway dysfunction to asthma–COPD overlap patients.
Investigation of Fatigue of Glass Fiber–Reinforced Plastic Tubes Under Multiaxial In‐Phase and Out‐Of‐Phase Loading
Authors: Häusler Stephan , Fink Richard , Sander Manuela 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIn order to investigate fatigue in fiber‐reinforced plastics under in‐phase and out‐of‐phase multiaxial loading conditions, tube specimens were designed and tested. Initially, tension–compression and torsional moments were individually applied, followed by their superposition of in‐phase and with a 90° phase shift of the amplitudes. With a special clamping device, an inside illumination was possible and backlight images were taken to investigate the specific damage mechanisms for each scenario. For a better understanding of the layer‐wise stress situation in both scenarios, a classic laminate theory approach was conducted. From a 3D digital image correlation system, the strain fields were analyzed and a significant interlaminar effect in the out‐of‐phase testing was identified. The analysis of the measurements and the dissipated energies revealed a significantly lower fatigue life of the out‐of‐phase tested specimens compared with the in‐phase case, associated with a more severe interlaminar damage development.
Diagnostic Significance of Metagenomic Next‐Generation Sequencing in Immunocompromised Patients With Suspected Pulmonary Infection
Authors: Zheng Xi , Zou Wei , Zou Shumei , Ye Jia , Bao Zhenming , Song Yingfang 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTImmunocompromised hosts are highly vulnerable to lung infections, but the efficacy of traditional diagnosis is unsatisfactory. Metagenomic next‐generation sequencing (mNGS) has high throughput and broad coverage. Its value in different types of immunocompromised patients has yet to be fully explored. Therefore, the study aims to evaluate the value of mNGS in immunocompromised patients. Clinical data from immunocompromised patients with suspected pulmonary infection (PI) (September 2018–2021) were retrospectively analysed. Patients were categorised into PI (87 cases) and non‐pulmonary infection (NPI, 14 cases) groups. The diagnostic performance between mNGS and conventional microbiological tests (CMTs) was compared. Subgroup analyses were also conducted based on whether the patients received organ transplantation, including the comparison of the diagnostic performance of mNGS and culture and the spectrum of characteristics among them. mNGS demonstrated significantly elevated diagnostic sensitivity (p < 0.001) over traditional methods, with a pronounced advantage in identifying mixed PIs (p < 0.05). Among immunocompromised cohorts, mNGS outperformed cultures, showing higher positivity rates in both organ transplant (p < 0.001) and non‐transplant patients (p < 0.001). Mixed infections, predominantly bacterial–fungal, were more prevalent in transplant recipients with reduced lymphocytes and CD4+ T cells. Pathogen profiles differed, with Pneumocystis jirovecii, Cytomegalovirus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa predominating in organ transplant recipients, and P. jirovecii, P. aeruginosa, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pallidum in non‐transplant individuals. mNGS is valuable in diagnosing PI and mixed infections in immunocompromised patients, which may be particularly suitable for identifying mixed infections in patients with organ transplants and low lymphocyte and CD4+ T lymphocyte counts.
The efficacy of anti‐angiogenic drugs in gastric‐type endocervical adenocarcinoma: A retrospective study
Authors: Li Jing , Wang Dian , Duan Qing , Su Ning , Li Xiufang , Qiu Haifeng 
Published: February 2025

AbstractObjectivesGastric‐type endocervical adenocarcinoma (GEA) is a rare malignant tumor that is not associated with high‐risk HPV infection, known for its high invasiveness and resistance to current treatments. This study assessed the effectiveness of anti‐angiogenic regimens in real‐world GEA patients.MethodsPatients with GEA were enrolled between February 2012 and March 2023, and their clinicopathological characteristics were collected from their medical records. The patients were categorized into groups based on whether they received anti‐angiogenic treatments or not. Survival analysis was conducted using the Kaplan–Meier method.ResultsA total of 43 GEA patients were enrolled in this study, with 23 cases who received anti‐angiogenic drugs (nine received them as the primary treatment, 12 as first‐line therapy after recurrence/metastasis, and two as second‐line therapy) as the observation group. The other 20 patients who received similar treatments without the anti‐angiogenic regimens serve as the control group. Compared to the control group, the addition of anti‐angiogenic drugs as the primary treatment mildly extended progression‐free survival (PFS) while not being statistically significant (16 months vs 11 months, p = 0.744). The negative results were also observed in 12 patients who started anti‐angiogenic therapy as first‐line therapy after recurrence/metastasis (8.5 months vs 9 months, p = 0.518). As for the overall survival (OS), no benefits were detected in either patients who started the anti‐angiogenic therapy as primary or subsequent treatments (p = 0.499 and 0.450, respectively).ConclusionWe firstly evaluated the efficacy of anti‐angiogenic drugs in treating patients with GEA. Although with a small sample size, our preliminary results clearly proposed that the anti‐angiogenic therapy failed in suppressing tumors and should not be a preferred choice for GEA. As a much rarer tumor without standard treatments, we herein warned of a pitfall for gynecologic oncologists when facing this malignancy.
Primary chondrosarcoma of the ovary
Authors: Matsuzawa Yukiko , Kurosawa Hiroki , Murakami Kazuhiro , Osakabe Mitsumasa , Watanabe Yoh 
Published: February 2025

AbstractOvarian heterologous sarcoma is a rare malignancy. Only three cases of ovarian chondrosarcoma have been reported in the literature, and almost all of these were components of ovarian teratomas. Herein, we report the clinicopathological characteristics of an ovarian chondrosarcoma in a 68‐year‐old woman who had previously undergone total hysterectomy. She had no subjective symptoms, and the tumor was unexpectedly found by further examination of osteoarthritis of the hip joint. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging revealed curious findings of a lobulated high‐intensity component with a leaf‐vein‐like low‐intensity component. Computed tomography revealed irregularly distributed ossification extending to the entire tumor. Preoperative levels of CA125, CA19‐9, carcinoembryonic antigen, α‐fetoprotein, and lactic dehydrogenase were all within normal limits. Macroscopic findings of the surgically resected tumor and pathologic findings revealed no teratoma component in the tumor. Finally, we diagnosed the tumor as a primary chondrosarcoma of the ovary.
The Feasibility of Nurse Employee Assistance Programs in China Among Nurse Administrators: A Qualitative Research
Authors: Tian Lu , Yang Siyu , Suya Li , Wenyan Zhang , Mingfeng Yu , Liu Yu 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThis study aims to explore the feasibility of Nurse Employee Assistance Programs (NEAPs) in China and identify associated factors influencing NEAPs implementation from nurse administrators' perceptions. A qualitative approach was undertaken with 21 participants recruited from 7 tertiary hospitals in China that were conducting trials with NEAPs. Semi‐structured interviews were carried out, recorded, and transcribed. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes in the data. Two main themes and five sub‐themes were formed. Factors associated with NEAPs implementation were identified as individual level (self‐stigma and confidentiality), organizational level (NEAPs funds, human resources, and venue setting), national level (national policy, NEAPs certification, and the guidelines of NEAPs implementation). NEAPs are important in solving burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral distress among Chinese nurses. NEAPs in China are still at an exploratory level, and some factors have hindered or promoted this innovation of NEAPs. Therefore, nurse administrators should establish a mutual‐help environment and gain support from organizations and nations to foster NEAPs implementation.
Salmonella
serotypes in the genomic era: simplified
Salmonella
serotype interpretation from DNA sequence data
Authors: Deng Xiangyu , Li Shaoting , Xu Tongzhou , Zhou Zhemin , Moore Michelle M. , Timme Ruth , Zhao Shaohua , Lane Charlotte , Dinsmore Blake A. , Weill François‑Xavier , Fields Patricia I. 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

In the era of genomic characterization of strains for public health microbiology, whole genome sequencing (WGS)-enabled subtyping of
Salmonella
provides superior discrimination of strains compared to traditional methods such as serotyping. Nonetheless, serotypes are still very useful; they maintain historical continuity and facilitate clear communication. Genetic determination of serotypes from WGS data is now routine. Genetic determination of rarer serotypes can be problematic due to a lack of sequences for rare antigen types and alleles, a lack of understanding of the genetic basis for some antigens, or some inconsistencies in the White-Kauffmann-Le Minor (WKL) Scheme for
Salmonella
serotype designation. Here, we present a simplified interpretation of serotypes to address the shortcomings of genetic methods, which will allow the streamlined integration of serotype determination into the WGS workflow. The simplification represents a consensus perspective among major U.S. public health agencies and serves as a WGS-oriented interpretation of the WKL Scheme. We also present SeqSero2S, a bioinformatics tool for WGS-based serotype prediction using the simplified interpretation.

IMPORTANCE

The utility of
Salmonella
serotyping has evolved from a primary subtyping method, where the need for strain discrimination justified its complexity, to a supplemental subtyping scheme and nomenclature convention, where clarity and simplicity in communication have become important for its continued use. Compared to phenotypic methods like serotyping, whole genome sequencing (WGS)-based subtyping methods excel in recognizing natural populations, which avoids grouping together strains from different genetic backgrounds or splitting genetically related strains into different groups. This simplified interpretation of serotypes addresses a shortcoming of the original scheme by combining some serotypes that are known to be genetically related. Our simplified interpretation of the White-Kauffmann-Le Minor (WKL) Scheme facilitates a complete and smooth transition of serotyping’s role, especially from the public health perspective that has been shaped by the routine use of WGS.
Does Business Strategy Influence Cybersecurity Risk Disclosures?
Authors: Hasan Mostafa Monzur , Chen Xiaomeng Charlene , He Liyu 
Published: February 2025

Synopsis The research problem This study examines the influence of firms’ business strategies on their cybersecurity risk disclosures (CRDs). Motivations The exponential expansion of the digital economy and the increasing reliance on online data storage and processing have made cybersecurity breaches a critical issue for businesses worldwide. The disclosure of cybersecurity risks is vital in fostering transparency and communication between firms and external stakeholders. This study draws from the Miles and Snow ( 1978 ) strategic typology to explore how firms’ chosen strategies influence their CRDs. This investigation is important because firms that adopt a prospector- or a defender-type strategy have different strategic focuses, leading to varying degrees of exposure to cybersecurity risks. As a result, these firms have various incentives to engage in CRDs. By enhancing our understanding of CRDs’ determinants, this study provides insights into the way in which business strategies shape firms’ approaches to communicating cybersecurity risks. Despite the increasing scholarly attention paid to firms’ disclosure of cybersecurity risks, there remains a lack of literature concerning the factors influencing the extent of CRDs. Our study fills the gap in the literature by investigating how firms’ business strategies shape CRDs. By uncovering the influence of business strategies on CRDs, our study provides valuable insights into the information environment within firms. The test hypotheses Hypothesis 1a posits that firms adopting a prospector-type strategy are more likely to make more CRDs than firms following a defender-type strategy. Conversely, Hypothesis 1b suggests that firms with a prospector-type strategy are less inclined to provide extensive CRDs than their defender-type counterparts. Target population Regulators, investors, and other stakeholders. Adopted methodology Ordinary least squares regressions. Analyses Our independent variable of interest is business strategies, which we categorized into prospectors, analyzers, and defenders based on the Miles & Snow ( 1978 ) strategic typology. As our dependent variable, we employ the CRD score developed by Florackis et al. ( 2023 ), which utilizes machine learning-based textual analysis to quantify CRDs. As for the analysis of consequences, we use Tobin’s Q as an indicator of firm value. Findings We find that firms adopting a prospector-type strategy are more inclined to provide extensive CRDs than firms following a defender-type strategy. Moreover, we observe that the impact of business strategies on CRDs is heightened in firms with strong corporate governance attributes, including effective boards, robust internal controls, and the engagement of industry expert auditors or Big Four accounting firms. In addition, our findings indicate that the strengthened relationship between business strategies and CRDs contributes positively to firm value.
The Betsiaka Group in northern Madagascar: a Paleoproterozoic terrane along the northern margin of the Bemarivo Domain
Authors: Rasaona Imboarina T. , Edwards Lesley E. , Collins Alan S. , Rakotondrazafy Amos F. M. , Bauer Wilfried 
Published: February 2025

The Betsiaka Group, located on the northern edge of the Bemarivo Domain in northern Madagascar, consists of metamorphic felsic rocks, amphibolite, and marbles. These rocks are overlain by the Permo-Triassic sedimentary cover to the northwest and are separated by a fault from the Neoproterozoic volcanic rocks of the Bemarivo Domain. This study aims to determine the provenance and geodynamic evolution of the Betsiaka Group.
Orthoamphibolites are associated with siliciclastic sedimentary rocks and exhibit geochemical characteristics of back-arc basin basalts. A quartzite from the Betsiaka Group contains detrital zircon with a youngest single grain U–Pb age of 1771 ± 28 Ma, with peaks at 2500and 1850 Ma. An orthogneiss intruding this group has concordant zircon grains interpreted to date the protolith’s crystallization at 841 ± 3.2Ma.
The detrital zircon age pattern corresponds to that of the Aravalli Craton in India, suggesting that the northern Madagascar crustal fragment may have been formed off the coast of NW India between 1770 and 1000 Ma. This fragment could have been connected with other crustal fragments, now part of the SE Arabian plate, showing similar detrital zircon patterns in Neoproterozoic sedimentary rocks and sharing a calc-alkaline magmatism around 840 Ma.
Bispectral Index and Surgical Space Conditions in Day Surgery Benign Gynecological Laparoscopies: A Double‐Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Crescioli Elena , Thyrrestrup Peter Søndergaard , Almås Thale 
Published: February 2025

Background: Ambulatory surgery is increased in numbers, healthcare costs are reduced, and patient safety is high when patient characteristics and type of surgery are properly evaluated. To maintain efficiency and patient safety, anesthesia and surgery must be optimized. The bispectral index (BIS) is a widely used and simplified measure of the depth of anesthesia and may provide a more stable anesthesia and avoid insufficient levels of anesthesia. We investigated whether BIS–guided anesthesia could increase the frequency of excellent overview of the surgical field.Methods: This is a single‐center double‐blinded randomized clinical trial. We enrolled patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopies on a benign indication from April 2019 to March 2021. Using closed envelopes, patients were randomized to receive either a BIS–assisted anesthesia, or to receive anesthesia without BIS monitoring (i.e., control group). Surgeons graded their surgical field overview using a four‐grade numerical scale at three predefined time points. The primary outcome was the proportion of patients graded with an excellent surgical overview.Results: We included 160 women: 80 patients were randomized to the BIS group and 80 to the control group. There was no statistically significant difference between groups in excellent surgical overview at any time point. Among secondary outcomes, a lower remifentanil consumption in the control group was found in comparison with the BIS group.Conclusions: This trial found no clinically relevant differences regarding surgical overview quality during gynecological laparoscopic surgery when using BIS to titrate anesthesia. To our knowledge, this is the first study investigating this aspect.Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03911544