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Etiological Surveillance of Male Urethritis Syndrome in South Africa: 2019 to 2020
Authors: Kularatne Ranmini , Maseko Venessa , Mahlangu Precious , Muller Etienne , Kufa Tendesayi 
Published: May 2022

Background
In South Africa, male urethritis syndrome (MUS) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) syndrome in men. We determined the distribution of STI etiologies and the susceptibility profiles of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from men presenting with MUS to 3 sentinel surveillance health care facilities. Secondary objectives were to determine the seroprevalence of coinfections (HIV, syphilis, herpes simplex virus 2).

Methods
Consecutive, consenting men with symptomatic urethral discharge were enrolled between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2020. Genital discharge swab and blood specimens were collected and transported to a central STI reference laboratory in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Results
Among 769 men enrolled, N. gonorrhoeae was the commonest cause of MUS (674 [87.8%]; 95% confidence interval [CI], 85.2%–89.9%), followed by Chlamydia trachomatis (161 [21.0%]; 95% CI, 18.2%–24.0%). Of 542 cultivable N. gonorrhoeae isolates, all were susceptible to ceftriaxone (modal minimum inhibitory concentration, 0.004 mg/L) and azithromycin (modal minimum inhibitory concentration, 0.128 mg/L). Seroprevalence rates of HIV, syphilis, and HSV-2 were 21.4% (95% CI, 18.5%–24.5%), 2.3%, and 50.1%, respectively. Condom use at last sexual encounter was reported by only 7%, less than 50% had been medically circumcised, and only 66.7% (58 of 87) who self-reported an HIV-positive status were adherent on antiretroviral drugs.

Conclusions

Neisseria gonorrhoeae and C. trachomatis were the predominant causes of MUS. Currently recommended dual ceftriaxone and azithromycin therapy are appropriate for MUS syndromic management; however, surveillance must be maintained to timeously detect emerging and increasing gonococcal resistance. Clinic-based interventions must be intensified in men seeing sexual health care to reduce the community transmission and burden of STI and HIV.
Retrospective Cohort Study Examining the Correlates of Reported Lifetime Stimulant Use in Persons Diagnosed With Infectious Syphilis in Alberta, Canada, 2018 to 2019
Authors: Raval Milan , Gratrix Jennifer , Plitt Sabrina , Niruban John , Smyczek Petra , Dong Kathryn , Singh Ameeta E. 
Published: May 2022

Background
We sought to examine the correlates for stimulant use in persons diagnosed with infectious syphilis during an outbreak in Alberta to help guide public health interventions.

Methods
Infectious syphilis data were extracted from the Communicable Disease and Outbreak Management database from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2019. Behavioral, demographic, and lifetime reported stimulant use data were obtained. Descriptive analyses and logistic regression were performed for 3 subpopulations (gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men; men who have sex with women; and women).

Results
Of 3627 individuals diagnosed with infectious syphilis, 23.9% (n = 867) cases were not interviewed for substance use and were removed from further analysis. Of the remaining 2759 people, 41.8% (n = 1153) self-reported lifetime stimulant use. Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men reported stimulant use less often than women (24.6% vs. 44.1%; P < 0.0001) and men who have sex with women (24.6% vs. 46.2%; P < 0.0001). Multivariable analyses demonstrated that stimulant use was associated with persons who injected drugs, had correctional involvement, or reported multiple sex partners. Men who have sex with women were more likely to self-report First Nations ethnicity (adjusted odds ratio, 1.76 [95% confidence interval, 1.25–2.49]), and women were more likely to have a concurrent gonorrhea infection (adjusted odds ratio, 1.62 [95% confidence interval, 1.15–2.28]).

Conclusions
Nearly half of infectious syphilis cases in Alberta reported lifetime nonprescription stimulant use. Infectious syphilis cases with stimulant use were associated with injection drug use, multiple sex partners, and correctional involvement. Our observations highlight the need for integration of sexual health services into programs for people who use substances and those in corrections custody.
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in the Emergency Department
Authors: Beals Lauren , Sarjinsky Sharon , Faltyn Mateusz , Issenman Robert M. , Kam April J. 
Published: May 2022

Objectives
The aims of the study were (1) to determine how frequently patients with cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) present to the pediatric emergency department (ED) with CVS-related symptoms, (2) to identify variables in clinical presentation that occur frequently in patients with multiple ED visits, and (3) to compare ED management of CVS with recommended guidelines.

Methods
This study is a retrospective chart review of all ED visits for CVS between April 1, 2008, and April 1, 2018, at a single center. Patients were identified from a master list of patients diagnosed with CVS in a pediatric gastroenterology clinic at the same center between June 1, 2004, and June 19, 2018.

Results
Of the 181 CVS clinic patients identified, 65 had visited to the ED (35.9%). Two hundred twenty-eight visits met inclusion criteria. A total of 42.5% of these visits were made by a small number of high-intensity patients (n = 6) who had an average of 16.1 visits each. These patients represented less than 10% of the total patient group. Patients with frequent visits had longer visits (536.52 vs 380.55 minutes), more frequent hospital admissions (57.73% vs 29.01%), and more visits to the ED before a formal diagnosis of CVS was made (5.83 vs 1.22), but few other distinguishing characteristics. Only 27% of eligible visits were managed with an available order set, and management varied from recommended guidelines.

Conclusions
An ambiguous presentation makes the identification and consistent management of CVS in the ED difficult. Physicians should consider CVS for patients who present multiple times with unremitting vomiting to ensure appropriate referral for diagnosis and prophylactic treatment. Future studies are warranted to evaluate anticipatory processing and treatment of the “high-intensity patients” who account for much of the clinical morbidity and resource utilization.
Quantifying Simulated Contamination Deposition on Healthcare Providers Using Image Analysis
Authors: Lin Yiqun , Cheng Adam , Pirie Jonathan , Davidson Jennifer , Levy Arielle , Matava Clyde , Aubin Carl-Eric , Robert Etienne , Buyck Michael , Hecker Kent , Gravel Genevieve , Chang Todd P. ,   for the INSPIRE Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures (AGMP) Investigators
Published: May 2022

Introduction
Simulation-based research has played an important role in improving care for communicable diseases. Unfortunately, few studies have attempted to quantify the level of contamination in these simulation activities. We aim to assess the feasibility and provide validity evidence for using integrated density values and area of contamination (AOC) to differentiate various levels of simulated contamination.

Methods
An increasing number of simulated contamination spots using fluorescent marker were applied on a manikin chest to simulate a contaminated healthcare provider. An ultraviolet light was used to illuminate the manikin to highlight the simulated contamination. Images of increasing contamination levels were captured using a camera with different exposure settings. Image processing software was used to measure 2 outcomes: (1) natural logarithm of integrated density; and (2) AOC. Mixed-effects linear regression models were used to assess the effect of contamination levels and exposure settings on both outcome measures. A standardized “proof-of-concept” exercise was set up to calibrate and formalize the process for human subjects.

Results
A total of 140 images were included in the analyses. Dose-response relationships were observed between contamination levels and both outcome measures. For each increment in the number of contaminated simulation spots (ie, simulated contaminated area increased by 38.5 mm2), on average, log-integrated density increased by 0.009 (95% confidence interval, 0.006–0.012; P < 0.001) and measured AOC increased by 37.8 mm2 (95% confidence interval, 36.7–38.8 mm2; P < 0.001), which is very close to actual value (38.5 mm2). The “proof-of-concept” demonstration further verified results.

Conclusions
Integrated density and AOC measured by image processing can differentiate various levels of simulated, fluorescent contamination. The AOC measured highly agrees with the actual value. This method should be optimized and used in the future research to detect simulated contamination deposited on healthcare providers.
Talent management practices for firms’ absorptive capacity in a host country: a study of the Chinese diaspora in Russia
Authors: Latukha Marina , Zhang Yugui , Panibratov Andrei , Arzhanykh Ksenia , Rysakova Liana 
Published: May 2022

Purpose
The paper aims to explore the role of talent management (TM) practices in shaping firm’s absorptive capacity (AC) in the host country. Based on the data from representatives of Chinese diaspora used in Russia, this study discusses the role of TM practices in developing firm’s AC through learning from diaspora.

Design/methodology/approach
To explore possible connections between both TM practices and AC and TM practices and attractiveness of a company for diaspora representatives (talent mobility), this study reports an exploratory study by using a set-theoretical analytic method, fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis.

Findings
The findings state that retention and development practices significantly influence firm’s AC, which promotes attractiveness of Russia as of destination country for Chinese employees and of particular company with the corresponding TM system.

Originality/value
This study reveals the existing connection between diaspora talent attraction and knowledge assimilation and diaspora talent retention and knowledge transformation. Knowledge acquisition is influenced by talent retention and talent development with a mediation of knowledge sharing.
Energy-efficient building design under climate change adaptation process: a case study of a single-family house
Authors: Tomrukçu Gökçe , Ashrafian Touraj 
Published: May 2022

PurposeThe residential buildings sector has a high priority in the climate change adaptation process due to significant CO2 emissions, high energy consumption and negative environmental impacts. The article investigates how, conversely speaking, the residential buildings will be affected by climate change, and how to improve existing structures and support long-term decisions.Design/methodology/approachThe climate dataset was created using the scenarios determined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and this was used in the study. Different building envelope and Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems scenarios have been developed and simulated. Then, the best scenario was determined with comparative results, and recommendations were developed.FindingsThe findings reveal that future temperature-increase will significantly impact buildings' cooling and heating energy use. As the outdoor air temperatures increase due to climate change, the heating loads of the buildings decrease, and the cooling loads increase significantly. While the heating energy consumption of the house was calculated at 170.85 kWh/m2 in 2020, this value shall decrease significantly to 115.01 kWh/m2 in 2080. On the other hand, the cooling energy doubled between 2020 and 2080 and reached 106.95 kWh/m2 from 53.14 kWh/m2 measured in 2020.Originality/valueSingle-family houses constitute a significant proportion of the building stock. An in-depth analysis of such a building type is necessary to cope with the devastating consequences of climate change. The study developed and scrutinised energy performance improvement scenarios to define the climate change adaptation process' impact and proper procedure. The study is trying to create a strategy to increase the climate resistance capabilities of buildings and fill the gaps in this regard.
A workplace-driven model on the formation of OCB-C: perspectives of social exchange theory and agency theory
Authors: Xu Shi (Tracy) , Wang Yao-Chin , Ma Emily 
Published: May 2022

Purpose
Different from the previous organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) literature, this study aims to propose an OCB-O (organizational citizenship behavior toward organizations) and OCB-I (organizational citizenship behavior toward individual coworkers) driven mechanism for the formation of OCB-C (organizational citizenship behavior toward customers). Based on the social exchange and agency theories, the authors propose that perceived leadership support and work autonomy contribute to both OCB-I and OCB-O, which contributes to proactive and reactive customer service attitude as well as OCB-C.

Design/methodology/approach
A three-wave survey was conducted in five-star hotels in Mainland China, and a sample of 410 hotel frontline employees was used to test the model.

Findings
Findings of the study suggested that perceived leadership support positively led to OCB-O and OCB-I while work autonomy led to OCB-I, demonstrating the importance of employees’ perceived leadership support on motivating employees to perform OCB-I and OCB-O. OCB-I and OCB-O directly improved OCB-C, confirming the proposed spillover effect from OCB-I and OCB-O to OCB-C. OCB-I supported both proactive and reactive customer service attitudes, revealing OCB-I as more effective than OCB-O on influencing employees’ service attitudes. Furthermore, OCB-I, OCB-O and proactive customer service attitude lead to OCB-C.

Practical implications
This study suggests that it is important for leaders to show care and support to employees and design jobs with a certain level of flexibility, so that employees are motivated to go the extra mile to do a good job. When employees make helping others a habit, they will provide more genuine care to customers and do a better job in serving customers.

Originality/value
This study supports the spillover mechanism of OCB-I and OCB-O on OCB-C. Specifically, the spillover mechanism starts from a workplace-driven model with employees’ perceived leadership support and work autonomy to enhance OCB-O as well as OCB-I. Then, spillover effects stem directly from OCB-I and OCB-O to OCB-C and indirectly to proactive customer service attitude.
Risk assessment of exposure to COVID-19 virus: a cross-sectional study among health-care workers
Authors: Souri Saber , Nejatifar Zahra , Amerzadeh Mohammad , Hashemi Fariba , Rafiei Sima 
Published: May 2022

Purpose
Health-care workers (HCWs) are at increased risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus, which necessitates implementing transmission prevention measures in health-care delivery facilities, particularly hospitals. This study aims to assess COVID-19 risk in a health-care setting and recommend managerial strategies to cope with existing risk procedures.

Design/methodology/approach
This cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs working in a general hospital in Qazvin, northwest of the country. A total of 310 employees working at different clinical and non-clinical occupational levels participated in the study. The WHO COVID-19 risk assessment tool categorised HCWs in high- or low-risk groups exposed to COVID-19 infection.

Findings
Findings revealed statistically significant relationships between workplace exposure to the COVID-19 virus and variables, including job type, performing the aerosol-generating procedure, access to personal protective equipment (PPE) and being trained on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidelines (p < 0.05). HCWs older than 36 years were at 8% more risk of COVID-19 virus. Being a medical doctor or delivering health-care services as a nurse were relatively 28% and 32% times more likely to be at high risk of infection than other hospital staff categories. Having inadequate access to PPE and lack of training on IPC guidelines were also key determinants of high-risk infection.

Originality/value
As most cases at risk of COVID-19 infection belonged to frontline health-care staff in older age groups, this study recommend limiting the exposure of vulnerable staff to COVID-19 patients, increasing protective measures for HCWs and providing essential information about infection control procedures.
Evolvement of international mobility of talents: a complex network perspective
Authors: Wang Yinqiu , Shi Yunyan 
Published: May 2022

Purpose
Talents are the critical resource of sustainable development for countries, and attracting talents all over the world is the important way for increasing the country's talent reverse. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to make the governments understand the evolving pattern of international talent mobility.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper constructs the networked model of talent mobility among 15 major countries during the years 1990–2012 under the database of the Patent Cooperation Treaty and analyzes the global characteristics and the evolvement of international mobility of talents under complex network perspective.

Findings
It is found that the mobility network is scale-free, which means that a few developed countries, such as the USA, England and France, have enjoyed considerable migratory flows of talents, but most of the other countries only have moderate levels of brain circulation. Besides a very few exceptions, a dynamic equilibrium is reached for most countries, with numbers of talents evening out between emigration and immigration. As time passes by, the volume of talent flows is gradually stabilized, with the numerical gap existing between developed countries and developing ones. Nowadays, the scale of international mobility of talents is growing at an unprecedented speed, facilitated by technological progress and more flexible migratory policies.

Originality/value
This paper sheds light on the evolving pattern of the international talent mobility using complex network analysis. The cogent quantitative analysis highlights the huge challenges faced by national governments and provides the basis for deliberative policy-making aimed at winning the brain war internationally.
Development of a retail supply chain process reference model incorporating Lean Six Sigma initiatives
Authors: Panayiotou Nikolaos A. , Stergiou Konstantinos E. 
Published: May 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is the development of a reference model contributing to the identification of the retail supply chain activities that can be improved by the implementation of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) initiatives, following DMAIC steps and using proposed tools, based on contemporary technologies and best practices.

Design/methodology/approach
The reference model was developed combining the existing literature knowledge about the areas of supply chain that LSS can improve and the data collected by two big retailers in Greece about their supply chain operation. The integration of two sources of information led to the modeling of the retail supply chain processes and the proposal of appropriate LSS initiatives for their improvement.

Findings
This paper aimed to detect the pain points of a retail supply chain, which can be achieved by following the steps of DMAIC and applying specific LSS initiatives as described in the reference model, to introduce the trends of the sector in terms of logistics and supply chain.

Practical implications
The reference model of this paper can be used as a comprehensive guide of LSS implementation in the retail supply chain and help the companies of such a significant sector for the economy.

Originality/value
The literature review revealed that there is a lack of publications concerning LSS implementation in retail supply chain and in the retail sector in general. The development of this model contributes to the filling of this gap by providing a complete reference model, which strives to overcome the barriers of LSS adoption in retail supply chain.
The effects of minimum wages over the business cycle: the Great Recession
Authors: Hean Oudom , Deng Nanxin 
Published: May 2022

PurposeThis paper examines disemployment effects of minimum wages during the period 2002–2010.Design/methodology/approachThe authors employ the discontinuity design.FindingsThe authors find that minimum wages had a significant negative impact on teen employment before the Great Recession. During the Great Recession, the disemployment effects of minimum wages were insignificant. The finding is consistent with the evolution of firms’ market power during the business cycle.Originality/valueThe authors attempt to reconcile the debate about the effects of minimum wages on US employment.
The relationship between traditional project management, agile project management and teamwork quality on project success
Authors: Agbejule Adebayo , Lehtineva Lassi 
Published: May 2022

Purpose
The aim of the study is to explore how the different combinations of traditional and agile project management (APM) enhance project success under different levels of teamwork quality.

Design/methodology/approach
The study used system approach, using cluster analysis, to examine the relationships between project success and traditional project management (TPM) and APM under different levels of teamwork quality. A cluster analysis approach provides a method to examine how the entire range of variables combine to improve project success.

Findings
The results of the study revealed three profiles of project managers’ differences in teamwork quality and type of project management used: pure agile, TPM leaning hybrid and APM (APM) leaning hybrid. The results found evidence that TPM leaning hybrid received the highest score in project success.

Practical implications
Organizations should develop teamwork skills to learn to use both TPM and APM so that specific risks presented by one approach use are compensated by the use of other. Finally, organizations should have good TPM practices before planning to implement agile practices.

Originality/value
The findings of this study suggest that TPM with high teamwork quality supported by APM can enhance project success. APM supported by TPM contributes to improved project success.
Airline catering supply chain performance during pandemic disruption: a Bayesian network modelling approach
Authors: Yusriza Fathien Azuien , Abdul Rahman Nor Aida , Jraisat Luai , Upadhyay Arvind 
Published: May 2022

PurposeThe supply chain (SC) encompasses all actions related to meeting customer requests and transferring materials upstream to meet those demands. Organisations must operate towards increasing SC efficiency and effectiveness to meet SC objectives. Although most businesses expected the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to severely negatively impact their SCs, they did not know how to model disruptions or their effects on performance in the event of a pandemic, leading to delayed responses, an incomplete understanding of the pandemic's effects and late deployment of recovery measures. Therefore, this study aims to consider the impact of implementing Bayesian network (BN) modelling to measure SC performance in the airline catering context.Design/methodology/approachThis study presents a method for modelling and quantifying SC performance assessment for airline catering. In the COVID-19 context, the researchers proposed a BN model to measure SC performance and risk events and quantify the consequences of pandemic disruptions.FindingsThe study simulates and measures the impact of different triggers on SC performance and business continuity using forward and backward propagation analysis, among other BN features, enabling us to combine various SC perspectives and explicitly account for pandemic scenarios.Originality/valueThis study's findings offer a fresh theoretical perspective on the use of BNs in pandemic SC disruption modelling. The findings can be used as a decision-making tool to predict and better understand how pandemics affect SC performance.