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Investigating similarities between Islamic and conventional banks in GCC countries: a dynamic time warping approach
Authors: Gassouma Mohamed Sadok , Benhamed Adel , El Montasser Ghassen 
Published: June 2022

Purpose
Several studies have studied the points that distinguish Islamic banks from conventional ones. The corresponding conclusions are a bit contradictory. This paper aims to study the similarities between Islamic and conventional banks in the Gulf countries using a new approach, namely, the clustering method based on dynamic time warping (DTW) distance.

Design/methodology/approach
To study the similarities between Islamic and conventional banks, in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, this study used the DTW distance. Then, a clustering based on this distance was carried out to find out which banks are the most similar. Finally, the authors have studied the factors that explain these similarities.

Findings
This empirical study covered 44 Islamic banks and 46 conventional banks in GCC countries during 2006–2015. The results show that Islamic and conventional banks are included in the same cluster for Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. In contrast, Islamic and conventional banks do not share the same cluster for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. This is because of the establishment of interest rates below discount rates. In this case, banks are incentivized to take more risks to compensate for interest losses, which increases efficiency and allocates Islamic and conventional banks to different clusters. Accordingly, there is no absolute discrimination because of the initial status between Islamic and conventional banks. However, the overall banks, either Islamic or conventional, are discriminated through the distance of the banking applied interest rate and the social discount rate.

Originality/value
DTW distance-based clustering is a very suitable method for emphasizing the similarities that may exist between conventional and Islamic banks. This technique has not previously been used in the literature in question.
Impact of COVID-19 on family business performance: evidence from listed companies in Germany
Authors: Eckey Markus , Memmel Sebastian 
Published: June 2022

PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic has hit different industries and firms with widely differing degrees of severity. The authors investigate whether ownership structure (family vs non-family) might represent a differentiating factor. The article's purpose is to conduct an initial, descriptive analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on different stock and operating performance measures of listed German companies.Design/methodology/approachThe authors use a sample of 299 listed companies in Germany and gathered operating as well as stock market performance data following the outbreak of COVID-19. For the purpose of this paper, the authors solely focus on static and descriptive observations thus far. The intention of this paper is to describe potential implications for more differentiated, especially multivariate causal research, on family businesses in a post-COVID world.FindingsThe results indicate that, over the last five years, stock returns of family businesses have been higher than those of non-family firms. This effect seems to have been more pronounced during the first month following the COVID-19 outbreak. When applying operating measures, the outperformance becomes even more evident. The findings therefore seem to support the hypothesis proffered in the literature that family involvement enhances the potential for resilience in such firms.Originality/valueScholars on COVID-19 crisis performance have begun to explore firm-level factors related to financial and organizational factors, industry characteristics and country-level factors. The research extends this line of inquiry by probing the importance of family involvement in ownership.
Factors influencing students' adoption intention of brain–computer interfaces in a game-learning context
Authors: Wang Yu-Min , Wei Chung-Lun , Wang Meng-Wei 
Published: June 2022

PurposeA research framework that explains adoption intention in students with regard to brain–computer interface (BCI) games in the learning context was proposed and empirically examined.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, an approach integrating the decomposed theory of planned behavior, perceived playfulness, risk and the task–technology fit (TTF) concept was used to assess data collected using a post-experiment questionnaire from a student sample in Taiwan. The research model was tested using the partial least-squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique.FindingsAttitude, subjective norms and TTF were shown to impact intention to play the BCI game significantly, while perceived behavioral control did not show a significant impact. The influence of superiors and peers was found to positively predict subjective norms. With the exception of perceived ease of use, all of the proposed antecedents were found to impact attitude toward BCI games. Technology facilitating conditions and BCI technology characteristics were shown to positively determine perceived behavior control and TTF, respectively. However, the other proposed factors did not significantly influence the latter two dependents.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the nascent literature on BCI games in the context of learning by highlighting the influence of belief-related psychological factors on user acceptance of BCI games. Moreover, this study highlights the important, respective influences of perceived playfulness, risk and TTF on users' perceptions of a game, body monitoring and technology implementation, each of which is known to influence willingness to play.
Gates, guards and patrols: impacts of community security features on home values
Authors: Allen Marcus T. , Fraser Steven P. 
Published: June 2022

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the price effects, if any, of various types of residential developments' security mechanisms.Design/methodology/approachPrevious literature suggests home buyers pay a premium for homes located within gated communities, but no prior study investigates the various levels of community security features often associated with gated communities. This study extends this literature by examining the presence of gates, guards and patrols (individually and in combination) within residential communities. The findings indicate that home prices are significantly higher in communities that have gates, guards, or guards and patrols. In the presence of guards and patrols, however, the premium associated with gates disappears. These results suggest that the previously identified premium for homes in gated communities may be more appropriately interpreted as a premium for enhanced security provided by guards and patrols within the communities.FindingsPrices of homes in communities exhibit premiums for security gates, security guards and security patrols, but the premium associated with security gates is less impactful than security guards and security patrols.Research limitations/implicationsDevelopers, home buyers, appraisers and other parties should carefully consider neighborhood security features when evaluating home prices in communities.Practical implicationsThe presence of security guards and security patrols implies higher home prices in residential communities and are more impactful than security gates alone.Originality/valuePrior research reports a price premium for homes in gated communities. This study contributes to that literature and finds that the premium associated with security guards and security patrols dominates the mere presence of security gates.
Cultural identity construction of Iranian EFL teachers: a narrative study in the context of private language institutes
Authors: Moradian Mahmood Reza , Ramezanzadeh Akram , Ershadi Fatemeh 
Published: June 2022

PurposeThis narrative study seeks to explore cultural identity (CI) construction of Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in light of Tong and Cheung's (2011) definition of CI.Design/methodology/approachTen language teachers were selected using purposeful sampling. Data were collected through reflective teacher journals and focus group interviews. Murray's (2009) data analysis procedures were utilized to analyze the data, which included coding the transcripts of data, looking for connections between codes and grouping codes into categories, configuring the participants' story from the data, sending the story to the participants for their comments, carrying out a cross-story analysis and noting themes as they emerge from the stories.FindingsThe inductive analysis of data led to the emergence of three core themes: cultural engagement, openness to differences in L2 cultural values and social practices and navigation of a hybrid CI. That is, the EFL teachers defined their CIs in terms of their commitment to both native and target-language cultures as well as their preservation of cultural diversity.Originality/valueFindings revealed that L2 acquisition leads to changes of soft cultural forms such as food, clothes and houses as well as modifications of hard cultural forms such as institutional systems and spiritual values. In fact, the participants of this study spoke of the crucial effects of the English language and its culture with regard to both soft and hard cultural forms such as values and standards that brought so many positive changes into their previous lifestyles, attitudes and behaviors.
A comprehensive overview of emerging processing techniques and detection methods for seafood allergens
Authors: Dong Xin , Raghavan Vijaya 
Published: June 2022

AbstractSeafood is rich in nutrients and plays a significant role in human health. However, seafood allergy is a worldwide health issue by inducing adverse reactions ranging from mild to life‐threatening in seafood‐allergic individuals. Seafood consists of fish and shellfish, with the major allergens such as parvalbumin and tropomyosin, respectively. In the food industry, effective processing techniques are applied to seafood allergens to lower the allergenicity of seafood products. Also, sensitive and rapid allergen‐detection methods are developed to identify and assess allergenic ingredients at varying times. This review paper provides an overview of recent advances in processing techniques (thermal, nonthermal, combined [hybrid] treatments) and main allergen‐detection methods for seafood products. The article starts with the seafood consumption and classification, proceeding with the prevalence and symptoms of seafood allergy, followed by a description of biochemical characteristics of the major seafood allergens. As the topic is multidisciplinary in scope, it is intended to provide information for further research essential for food security and safety.
Recommender systems for fossil community distribution modelling
Authors: Žliobaitė Indrė 
Published: June 2022

Abstract

We propose to leverage recommender systems from machine learning to build large‐scale community distribution models for the mammalian fossil record. Recommender systems are behind most online life today, from shopping to news personalisation, online dating, or the selection of study programmes or fastest routes. Many recommender systems work by predicting user preferences from items that occur together in user profiles. Technically, this setting closely resembles co‐occurrence of species in natural environments.

Here we frame community distribution modelling as a recommender systems task, tailor existing recommender techniques for this purpose and propose optimisation criteria for fitting the models in the ecological context. The predictive power comes from species co‐occurrences.

We demonstrate the potential of this approach for analysing past ecosystems on a case study of Miocene fossil sites in Europe, where we use the proposed community distribution modelling for reconstructing companionships and relative abundances of large mammals.

The proposed approach to community distribution modelling, although not climatically explicit, can help to reconstruct past ecosystems and analyse their structure and dynamics over time and space. It also allows, even coarsely, to predict relative abundances of fossil species from presence–absence data. More generally, the proposed perspective is a means for analysis of fossil communities and the relationships between their ecological contexts.
Shear bond strength of resin‐modified glass ionomer cement bound to mineral trioxide aggregate after various disinfection protocols
Authors: Yanık Deniz , Er Kürşat , Kuştarci Alper 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThis study compared the effects of 3 different cavity disinfection protocols (CDP) on the shear bond strength (SBS) of resin‐modified glass ionomer cement (RM‐GIC) to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). One hundred eighty standard holes were prepared and filled with MTA. They then divided into 3 main groups based on the chosen time intervals (15 min, 24 h, and 72 h). Main groups were divided into 3 subgroups based on the CDP [chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX), ozone, laser, and control]. RM‐GIC was applied on MTA after CDP for all groups. A universal testing device was then used for test and the data was statistically analysed. CHX showed significantly lower SBS values except ozone and laser than the control (p < 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences among the time intervals. As a result, CHX decreased the bond strength between the MTA and RM‐GIC while ozone and laser had no negative effect.
Awake craniotomy for brain tumor resection: Patient experience and acceptance in an Asian population
Authors: Tan Chin Lik , Jain Swati , Chan Hui‐Minn , Loh Ne‐Hooi Will , Teo Kejia 
Published: June 2022

AbstractIntroductionAwake craniotomy is well‐established for resection of brain tumor in the eloquent areas. Previous studies from Western countries have reported good level of patient tolerance and acceptance. However, its acceptability in non‐Western populations, with different ethnic, social, cultural, religious, and linguistic backgrounds, has not been studied systematically. This study aims to evaluate the experience of patients from an Asian population who underwent awake craniotomy for tumor resection.MethodsData on patient experience were collected by interviewing patients using a structured questionnaire at follow‐up appointment. Data on patient demographics and diagnosis were collected from medical records.ResultsEighteen patients (age 16–68 years) who underwent 20 awake craniotomies were recruited. Preoperatively, all (100%) patients understood the indication for awake craniotomy. Almost all felt fully counseled by the neurosurgeon (90%), anesthetist (100%), and neuropsychologist (95%). Ninety‐five percent reported their family to be supportive of awake craniotomy. Seventy‐five percent felt adequately prepared on operation day. Intraoperatively, most patients did not experience pain/discomfort (55%) or anxiety (65%). Nearly all found intraoperative motor and language testing to be easy (100% and 90%, respectively). Postoperatively, 100% were satisfied with their care. One hundred percent rated their overall experience as good or excellent. Eighty percent were willing to undergo awake craniotomy again if indicated.ConclusionAwake craniotomy is well‐accepted in an Asian population. All patients had good‐to‐excellent overall experience, with most willing to undergo awake craniotomy again. Our findings underscore the generalizability of awake craniotomy across different socio‐cultural backgrounds and support its utilization in countries with a significant Asian population.
10‐year experience with lamellar keratoplasty for the surgical Management of Paediatric Corneal Diseases
Authors: Pellegrini Marco , Salgari Niccolò , D'Angelo Sergio , Caruso Lorenzo , Franco Elena , Bovone Cristina , Spena Rossella , Zauli Giorgio , Busin Massimo , Yu Angeli Christy 
Published: June 2022

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the outcomes of various lamellar keratoplasty techniques performed at our Institution in children aged 14 years or younger over the last decade.MethodsThis single‐centre study reviewed 72 eyes that underwent lamellar keratoplasty for various indications. Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) was performed in 19 eyes, mushroom penetrating keratoplasty (PK) in 27 eyes and Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) in 25 eyes. The main outcome measures included best spectacle‐corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), complications and rate of graft failure which was defined as any graft requiring repeat transplantation.ResultsBest spectacle‐corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) significantly improved after DALK, mushroom PK and DSAEK (all p < 0.05), with 50%, 60% and 56% of eyes reaching ≥20/40, respectively. Stromal rejection was observed in 1 eye (5.3%) after DALK, whilst endothelial rejection occurred in 1 eye after mushroom PK (3.7%) and 1 eye after DSAEK (4.0%). Overall survival was 100% after DALK (mean follow‐up: 23.0 months), 92.8% after mushroom PK (mean follow‐up: 42.3 months) and 96.0% after DSAEK (mean follow‐up: 33.6 months).ConclusionDeep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), mushroom PK and DSAEK offer good visual outcomes for children with corneal pathology, with low rates of immunological rejection and graft failure.
The dynamic experience of taking an examination: Ever changing cortisol and expectancy for success
Authors: Graham Matthew C. , Husman Jenefer , Pekrun Reinhard , Villanueva Idalis , Christensen Darcie 
Published: June 2022

AbstractBackgroundThis study examined the relations between students' expectancies for success and a physiological component of test anxiety, salivary cortisol, during an authentic testing setting.AimsThe aim of the study was to better understand the connection between shifts in students' control appraisals and changes in the physiological component of test anxiety.SampleThe study comprised 45 undergraduate engineering majors in the United States.MethodsSurvey data concerning students' expectancy for success and saliva samples were taken before, during and after the practice midterm examination prior to their actual in‐class examination.ResultsStudents' expectancy for success declined during the examination while cortisol levels declined from the beginning to middle of the examination and began to increase again as a function of time. Although students' initial levels of expectancy for success and cortisol were not correlated, there was a negative relation between change in cortisol and change in expectancy for success.ConclusionsOur study demonstrates a relation between salivary cortisol, a physiological component of test anxiety and students' expectancy for success in an authentic testing context. Most students saw a decrease in cortisol during the examination, suggesting anticipatory anxiety prior to the test and a return to homeostasis as the examination progressed. Some students, however, did not see a declination in cortisol, suggesting they may not have recovered from pre‐examination anxiety. The negative relation between change in cortisol and expectancy for success suggests that students who had the greatest decrease in expectancy for success saw the smallest recovery in cortisol.
Phase I study of alvocidib plus cytarabine/mitoxantrone or cytarabine/daunorubicin for acute myeloid leukemia in Japan
Authors: Ikezoe Takayuki , Ando Kiyoshi , Onozawa Masahiro , Yamane Takahisa , Hosono Naoko , Morita Yasuyoshi , Kiguchi Toru , Iwasaki Hiromi , Miyamoto Toshihiro , Matsubara Keisuke , Sugimoto Saori , Miyazaki Yasushi , Kizaki Masahiro , Akashi Koichi 
Published: June 2022

AbstractTherapeutic improvements are needed for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), particularly those who have relapsed or who have treatment‐refractory (R/R) AML or newly diagnosed patients with poor prognostic factors. Alvocidib (DSP‐2033), a potent cyclin‐dependent kinase 9 inhibitor, has previously demonstrated promising clinical activity for the treatment of AML. In this multicenter, open‐label, uncontrolled, 3 + 3 phase I study, we investigated the safety and tolerability of alvocidib administered in combination with either cytarabine and mitoxantrone (ACM) for R/R AML or cytarabine/daunorubicin (A + 7 + 3) for newly diagnosed AML. Alvocidib was administered to all patients as a 30‐min intravenous (i.v.) bolus (30 mg/m2/d), followed by a continuous i.v. infusion over 4 h on days 1–3 (60 mg/m2/d). A total of 10 patients were enrolled: six received ACM (at two dose levels of cytarabine and mitoxantrone) and four received A + 7 + 3. Alvocidib was tolerated and no dose‐limiting toxicities were observed. All patients experienced adverse events, of which diarrhea was the most frequent (100%); hematologic events were also common. Alvocidib concentration peaked at the end of dosing (4.5 h after start of administration), plasma accumulation after repeated dosing was minimal and urinary excretion was negligible. The rate of complete remission/complete remission with incomplete hematologic recovery was 66.7% with the ACM regimen in R/R AML, including four complete remission (median duration 13.6 months), and 75% (three complete remission) with the A + 7 + 3 regimen. Further development of alvocidib in hematologic malignancies is warranted. The trial is registered with Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03563560.
Within‐patient evaluation of chewing efficiency and maximum bite force of conventional dentures, fixed prostheses, and milled bar overdentures used for All‐on‐4 implant rehabilitation of atrophied mandibular ridges: A short‐term randomized trial
Authors: ELsyad Moustafa Abdou , Tella Eman Abd El Sattar , Mohamed Shahinaz Sayed , Mahrous Ahmed Ibrahim 
Published: June 2022

AbstractPurposeThis crossover study aimed to evaluate chewing efficiency and maximum bite force (BF) of conventional dentures, fixed prostheses, and milled bar overdentures (MO) used for All‐on‐4 implant rehabilitation of atrophied mandibular ridges.MethodsSixteen edentulous participants with resorbed mandibular ridges received new conventional dentures (CD, control). Four implants were inserted after 3 months in the mandible using the All‐on‐4 protocol and loaded immediately with acrylic prosthesis. In a crossover manner, each patient had either fixed restoration (FR, 12 occlusal units) or MO (14 occlusal units) randomly in a crossover study design. Chewing efficiency was evaluated using the mixing ability test. The hue deviation (HD) of two‐colored gum was calculated after being chewed for 5, 10, 20, 30, and 50 masticatory cycles. Maximum BF was evaluated using a BF device. HD and BF were measured after using CD, FR, and MO prostheses.ResultsFor all groups, the highest HD (i.e., the lowest chewing efficiency) was noted with 5 strokes, followed by 10, 20, 30 strokes, and the lowest HD (i.e., the highest chewing efficiency) was noted with 50 strokes. For all number of chewing strokes, CD showed the highest HD, then FR, and MO recorded the lowest HD. The highest BF was observed with MO, then FR, and the lowest BF was noted with CD.ConclusionWithin the limitations of this short‐term investigation, both FR and MO used for All‐on‐4 implant rehabilitation of patients with resorbed mandibular ridges improve masticatory efficiency and maximum BFs compared to CD. However, MO was associated with significantly higher chewing efficiency and maximum BFs than fixed prosthesis.