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Researching ethnic minority lives in multicultural contexts: a methodological inquiry in acculturation
Authors: Karim Shahid , Hue Ming Tak 
Published: September 2022

PurposeThis paper aims to outline the experience of choosing an appropriate methodology from the potential qualitative methods for studying acculturative experiences amongst a group of non-Chinese young people in Hong Kong. It delineates the reasons for choosing phenomenography for researching their lived acculturative experiences. The paper also briefly explains the advantages of phenomenographic research and advocates it as a potential qualitative method for investigating diverse trajectories of acculturative experiences amongst ethnic minority/immigrant populations in multicultural contexts.Design/methodology/approachResearchers have investigated the acculturation of immigrant youth across settlement societies using different theoretical frameworks, approaches, scales, surveys and questionnaires. However, little attention has been given to the research methodologies that focus on lived human experiences across acculturating groups. By adopting an integrative literature review approach, this paper examines phenomenography as one of the potential qualitative research methods to explore ethnic minority lives in multicultural contexts.FindingsGiven that acculturation is a heterogeneous social phenomenon, phenomenography can help address the issues and limitations inherent to the traditional methodological approaches to studying acculturation amongst youth with ethnic minority and immigrant backgrounds.Practical implicationsResearchers in comparative, intercultural and multicultural education may benefit from phenomenography by exploring the different ways immigrants and ethnic minority populations experience acculturation in multicultural contexts.Originality/valueThis paper outlines the authors' first-hand experiences who sought to identify an appropriate qualitative research method for studying acculturative experiences amongst a group of non-Chinese secondary school students in Hong Kong. Based on their extensive research experiences in the interpretative research tradition, the authors propose phenomenography as a promising method for exploring the diverse trajectories of acculturation amongst ethnic minority and immigrant youth in multicultural contexts.
Construction of the PSO-LSSVM prediction model for sleeve pattern dimensions based on garment flat recognition
Authors: Li Tao , Lyu Yexin , Guo Ziyi , Du Lei , Zou Fengyuan 
Published: September 2022

PurposeThe main purpose is to construct the mapping relationship between garment flat and pattern. Particle swarm optimization–least-squares support vector machine (PSO-LSSVM), the data-driven model, is proposed for predicting the pattern design dimensions based on small sample sizes by digitizing the experience of the patternmakers.Design/methodology/approachFor this purpose, the sleeve components were automatically localized and segmented from the garment flat by the Mask R-CNN. The sleeve flat measurements were extracted by the Douglas–Peucker algorithm. Then, the PSO algorithm was used to optimize the LSSVM parameters. PSO-LSSVM was trained by utilizing the experience of patternmakers.FindingsThe experimental results demonstrated that the PSO-LSSVM model can effectively improve the generation ability and prediction accuracy in pattern design dimensions, even with small sample sizes. The mean square error could reach 1.057 ± 0.06. The fluctuation range of absolute error was smaller than the others such as pure LSSVM, backpropagation and radial basis function prediction models.Originality/valueBy constructing the mapping relationship between sleeve flat and pattern, the problems of the garment flat objective recognition and pattern design dimensions accurate prediction were solved. Meanwhile, the proposed method overcomes the problem that the parameters are determined by PSO rather than empirically. This framework could be extended to other garment components.
Do virtues matter? Accounting ethics education in Hong Kong
Authors: Cheung Rachel Wai-Yi , Agrawal Rakesh Kumar , Choudhry Sachin 
Published: September 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this study is twofold: to investigate the correlation between the perception of respondent accountants (N = 164) on ethics elements and their demographic factors and to examine the gap between the expectations of employers (accountants) and the coverage of ethics in the education of professional accountants.

Design/methodology/approach
Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to collect the data. An analysis of the relevant documents (syllabi and codes of ethics) was conducted to generate and group appropriate items that represent ethics themes. This led to 17 themes such as integrity, conflict of interest, ethics theories and resolving ethical dilemma. Using inputs from the qualitative study and relevant literature, a questionnaire was framed for the quantitative phase of this study.

Findings
Within accounting ethics education, more emphasis and awareness is required on the themes of integrity, independence, corruption and insider trading. Four categories emerge for the ethics themes related to education in accounting: “Integrity to Accounting Profession”, “Regulatory Compliance”, “Practical Ethical Issues” and “Sense of Responsibility”. The results of this study reveal there are gaps between ethics education and accountants’ expectations. It is found that accountants perceive more virtue-related elements be put in accounting education.

Practical implications
This study will make accounting educators, accountants and accounting professional associations to be more aware and work together to bridge this gap as well as contribute to a more effective ethics education for accountants in Hong Kong.

Originality/value
End of education is character and not merely the acquisition of intellectual prowess. With Aristotle’s wisdom and the learnings from the many corporate scandals, it would be safe to conclude that education should result in nurturing hearts and character and not just the transfer of worldly knowledge. While there are many studies focusing on perceptions about ethics, ethics education of business students or academics, there are hardly any studies available on accounting professionals’ perceptions on ethics education, especially in Hong Kong. The authors found that accountants want more virtue-related ethics elements included in accounting education.
Amenity mix of innovation districts
Authors: Taecharungroj Viriya , Millington Steve 
Published: September 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast amenity mixes of innovation districts worldwide and to identify the types of amenities in the districts.

Design/methodology/approach
Urban amenity data were collected from Google Maps as 31,236 points of interest (POIs) in 24 innovation districts. The data were compared and categorised based on the density and diversity of amenity mixes using correspondence analysis. An overall amenity space of the 24 innovation districts was created using correlation and social network analyses.

Findings
This study found that innovation districts have broad ranges of diversity and density. Five groups were identified by correspondence analysis, including retail, foodie, balanced, emerging and health-care districts. The amenity space of innovation districts created using correlation and social network analyses categorised amenities into four broad types – necessary, anchor, vibrant and contextual amenities – based on eigenvector centrality scores and density.

Practical implications
To improve their innovation districts, managers are encouraged to create a foundation of innovations with anchor amenities, to ensure the “live-work-play” environment with necessary amenities, to foster buzz and vibes with vibrant amenities and to strengthen the identity and authenticity with contextual amenities.

Originality/value
Despite some understanding, no previous research has thoroughly analysed the amenities available in innovation districts. This study is the first to comprehensively explore the amenities in innovation districts using data from Google Maps. Place managers can use the method introduced in this research to analyse innovation districts and other kinds of places.
The effectiveness of founder signals and firm performance during the IPO process
Authors: Galloway Tera L. , Miller Douglas R. 
Published: September 2022

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the impact of a firm’s governance characteristics on the signals released during the initial public offering (IPO) process. This paper focuses on the role of the firm’s founder and how different signals convey or diminish agency issues of adverse selection and moral hazard prior to IPO. This study also explores the performance impact (underpricing) of firm founder involvement on signal effectiveness.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper examines 122 firms during the IPO process to determine the influence that the founder’s presence, position and ownership has on signaling behaviors as well as on firm performance.

Findings
The authors find that founders influence how often the firm files amendments to the prospectus. Furthermore, the results suggest that agency-reducing signals are complicated and can interact to enhance either positive or negative signals that impact underpricing at IPO.

Research limitations/implications
The findings offer insights concerning how signalers can more effectively manage multiple signals that may interact negatively with firm characteristics. This study also provides contributions to both signaling and agency theories, discusses implications for practitioners and suggests opportunities for future research.

Practical implications
This has important implications for founders and managers of firms approaching IPO. The results suggest that founders are better off filing fewer addendums to their S-1 during the IPO process as this decreases underpricing. Underwriters and investors will be interested in these outcomes as identifying signals is an important factor when pricing firm valuation. Similarly, investors seek to identify firms that have a higher likelihood of underpricing because underpricing increases investor recognition and subsequent long-term impact on performance.

Originality/value
The findings offer insights concerning how signalers can more effectively manage multiple signals that may interact negatively with firm characteristics. The authors extend research in entrepreneurship and marketing by exploring indirect ways firms can communicate to investors using signaling, to increase value during the IPO process. This study provides contributions to both signaling and agency theories, discusses implications for practitioners and suggests opportunities for future research.
Morally transgressive companies and sustainable guidelines: seeking redemption or abusing trust?
Authors: Munaier Christian Gomes-e-Souza , Miyazaki Fernando Rejani , Mazzon José Afonso 
Published: September 2022

Purpose
This study aims to evaluate the impact of a sustainable production action on consumer trust and purchase intention by a company involved in moral transgression and also analyze the effect on consumer trust and purchase intention if a company, after green marketing, is identified as greenwashing spreader.

Design/methodology/approach
This quantitative nature (n = 121) study uses scale’s discriminant and convergent validity analyses, structural equation modeling and Student’s t-test.

Findings
Even for previously morally transgressive brands, actions of social legitimation, such as embracing environmental causes, positively impact consumer trust and purchase intention. However, consumers drop brand trust and purchase intention when verifying that this action was greenwashing.

Research limitations/implications
Mediating or moderating variables of ecological awareness, such as religiosity or political view, were not tested.

Practical implications
This article combines the impact of positive, sustainable management actions for morally transgressive companies and the effects of new transgression on their sustainable management action. Thus, it aims to reduce the gap between organizational practice and management research.

Social implications
This article shows that embracing society’s emerging causes and helping the world be a better place to live, moving toward the 2030 United Nations agenda, have practical repercussions for organizations.

Originality/value
This article contributes both to the literature and managerial implications by combining the impact of positive, sustainable management actions for morally transgressive companies and the effects of new transgression on their sustainable management action, thus reducing the gap between management research and organizational practice by unveiling the relations between sustainable actions and their perceived consequences.
Would Mondelez branch out into plant-based products in India?
Authors: K.R. Senthilvelkumar 
Published: September 2022

Research methodology
Prepared based on Secondary Sources of Published Information.

Case overview/synopsis
Mondelez International launched Cadbury Plant Bar in UK in 2021. It was a plant-based chocolate made using almond milk as a substitute to the conventional product to target vegan consumers. The Indian subsidiary of Mondelez International, always known for its various dairy-based products, had many sub-brands in chocolates and related categories, which were targeted at children and adults effectively. Though the company had been the market leader for about 60 years, it was yet to plan for the launch of any vegan products in the country. However, there were several new marketers who had proactively launched their respective vegan products in India, whereas large companies like Mondelez were shying away from plunging into this game. This case explores the market available for Cadbury Plant Bar in India and whether Mondelez can introduce a similar version in India.

Complexity academic level
The case is suitable for use in the Marketing Management course of MBA programmes. It can also be used in elective courses related to Brand Management and Integrated Marketing Communication.
Zooplankton act as cruise ships promoting the survival and pathogenicity of pathogenic bacteria
Authors: Perera Ishara U. , Fujiyoshi So , Nishiuchi Yukiko , Nakai Toshihiro , Maruyama Fumito 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBacteria in general interact with zooplankton in aquatic ecosystems. These zooplankton–bacterial interactions help to shape the bacterial community by regulating bacterial abundances. Such interactions are even more significant and crucially in need of investigation in the case of pathogenic bacteria, which cause severe diseases in humans and animals. Among the many associations between a host metazoan and pathogenic bacteria, zooplankton provide nutrition and protection from stressful conditions, promote the horizontal transfer of virulence genes, and act as a mode of pathogen transport. These interactions allow the pathogen to survive and proliferate in aquatic environments and to endure water treatment processes, thereby creating a potential risk to human health. This review highlights current knowledge on the contributions of zooplankton to the survival and pathogenicity of pathogenic bacteria. We also discuss the need to consider these interactions as a risk factor in water treatment processes.
No consistent association between patient‐reported outcome measures and coronal alignment following total knee arthroplasty: a narrative review
Authors: Blight Thomas J. , Choong Peter F. M. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBackgroundTotal knee arthroplasty is a common procedure for treating knee conditions; however, significant proportions of patients report dissatisfaction post‐operatively. Recent data suggests accurate coronal alignment may not be essential for optimizing prosthesis functionality and survivorship. This narrative review utilized a systematic approach to analyse the literature comparing post‐operative coronal alignment and PROMs following knee replacement.MethodsA systematic search of MEDLINE was utilized to identify publications that directly compare the relationship between coronal alignment and PROMs.ResultsThirty‐one eligible publications were identified. Variability in both study design and findings were observed, with no studies being without risk of bias.ConclusionGiven this variability and lack of consensus among the reported publications, current literature is ill‐equipped to describe the exact nature of the relationship between coronal alignment and PROMs following TKA. Further research would ideally utilize both validated generic, and knee‐specific PROMs, make use of pre‐operative outcome data, and standardized follow‐up to develop reliable assessments of coronal alignment and its impact upon both functionality and quality of life.
Incomplete lymphatic sealing around the inferior mesenteric artery is a risk factor for chylous ascites in robotic rectal cancer surgery
Authors: Ushigome Hajime , Takahashi Hiroki , Maeda Anri , Kato Akira , Harata Shinnosuke , Watanabe Kawori , Yanagita Takeshi , Suzuki Takuya , Shiga Kazuyoshi , Harata Koshiro , Ogawa Ryo , Matsuo Yoichi , Mitsui Akira , Kimura Masahiro , Takiguchi Shuji 
Published: September 2022

AbstractIntroductionCompared with laparoscopic surgery (LS), robotic surgery (RS) is considered to have acceptable outcomes in rectal cancer, but few reports have focused on chylous ascites in RS. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and etiology of chylous ascites after RS.MethodsThis retrospective study included 291 patients with rectal cancer who underwent RS (n = 165) or LS (n = 126) with high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA). Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to compare the two groups.Results\Dissection around the IMA was achieved using ultrasonic coagulating shears in most LS cases, and monopolar scissors in most RS cases, sometimes using bipolar vessel sealing device or bipolar forceps. The incidence of chylous ascites was 12.2% in RS and 4.1% in LS after PSM (P = .037). When limited to the RS group, multivariate analysis identified absence of lymphatic sealing at the left side of the IMA and shorter operative time as independent risk factors for chylous ascites. Except for duration of drain placement, no outcomes differed significantly with or without chylous ascites. One patient with chylous ascites developed later infection and required antibiotic treatment.ConclusionThe incidence of chylous ascites is significantly higher in RS than in LS, and RS with incomplete lymphatic sealing around the IMA is a risk factor for chylous ascites in rectal cancer. Although outcomes for patients with chylous ascites were acceptable, adequate lymphatic sealing during dissection around the IMA is crucial to prevent chylous ascites in RS.
PFKFB4 facilitates palbociclib resistance in oestrogen receptor‐positive breast cancer by enhancing stemness
Authors: Wang Sijie , Bei Yuncheng , Tian Qiang , He Jian , Wang Rui , Wang Qiuping , Sun Luchen , Ke Jiangqiong , Xie Congying , Shen Pingping 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBackgroundER+ breast cancer (ER+ BC) is the most common subtype of BC. Recently, CDK4/6 inhibitors combined with aromatase inhibitors have been approved by FDA as the first‐line therapy for patients with ER+ BC, and showed promising therapeutic efficacy in clinical treatment. However, resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors is frequently observed. A better understanding of the drug resistance mechanism is beneficial to improving therapeutic strategies by identifying optimal combinational treatments.MethodsWestern blotting, qPCR, flow cytometry and a series of cell experiments were performed to evaluate the phenotype of MCF‐7/R cells. RNA sequencing, non‐targeted metabolomics, shRNA knockdown and tumour cell‐bearing mouse models were used to clarify the drug resistance mechanism.ResultsHere, we found that ER+ BC cells have shown an adaptive resistance to palbociclib‐induced cell cycle arrest by activating an alternative signal pathway, independent of the CDK4/6‐RB signal transduction. Continuing treatment of palbociclib evoked cellular senescence of ER+ BC cells. Subsequently, the senescence‐like phenotype promoted stemness of ER+ BC cells, accompanied by increased chemoresistance and tumour‐initiating potential. Based on transcriptome analysis, we found that PFKFB4 played an important role in stemness transformation and drug resistance. A close correlation was determined between PFKFB4 expression by ER+ BC cells and cell senescence and stemness. Mechanistically, metabolomic profiling revealed that PFKFB4 reprogramed glucose metabolism and promoted cell stemness by enhancing glycolysis. Strikingly, diminishing PFKFB4 levels improved drug sensitivity and overcame chemoresistance during palbociclib treatment in ER+ BC.ConclusionsThese findings not only demonstrated the novel mechanism underlying which ER+ BC cells resisted to palbociclib, but also provided a possible therapeutic strategy in the intervention of ER+ BC to overcome drug resistance.
Treatment of acquired transthyretin amyloidosis in domino liver transplantation
Authors: Tsamis Konstantinos I. , Mytilinaios Dimitrios , Heneghan Michael , Gillmore Julian D. , Gilbertson Janet A. , Giannopoulos Sotirios , Sarmas Ioannis , Konitsiotis Spyridon 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBackgroundDomino liver transplantation (DLT) has been commonly used during the last two decades to partly meet the high need for liver transplants. However, the recipients of grafts from patients with noncirrhotic inherited metabolic disorders may ultimately develop metabolic syndrome, and management is usually intricate, being complicated by the underlying initial disorder, other comorbidities, and post‐transplantation conditions.CaseWe report here the management and the outcome in a patient with acquired transthyretin amyloidosis after DLT and significant comorbidities. Final treatment with a transthyretin gene silencing agent, patisiran, was well tolerated and resulted in remission of the aggravating neurological deficits in a follow‐up period of 2 years.ConclusionsThe case presented here supports the concept that patisiran can target the hepatocytes producing the mutated transthyretin in acquired transthyretin amyloidosis, as efficiently as in hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (hATTR), and can be used to treat patients with transthyretin amyloidosis after DLT.