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Revisiting the Big Middle: an fsQCA approach to unpack a large value market from a product specialist retailer's perspective
Authors: Azuma Nobukazu , Yokoyama Narimasa , Kim Woonho 
Published: June 2022

PurposeIdentifying the patterns of retail institutional change has piqued the interest of retail academics for nearly a century. The Big Middle hypothesis is one of the most recent and hybridized versions of similar theories. According to it, retailers seeking a dominant position in retailing can migrate into the Big Middle, the largest market segment, by specializing in a large market with a broad product assortment or by focusing on a specific product category and simultaneously catering for multiple segments at the same time. This study provides empirical evidence for the latter proposition by employing fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) on the case of UNIQLO, a Japanese clothing specialist retailing giant.Design/methodology/approachThe authors devised a survey to assess (1) consumers' perceptions of UNIQLO's store attributes and (2) their perceived distance between the UNIQLO and potential competitors. The authors used fsQCA procedures to identify multiple confluences of causal conditions that led to a high level of consumer patronage for UNIQLO from various market segments.FindingsThe findings show that UNIQLO's dominance in the Big Middle stems not only from capturing a sizable homogeneous market but from aggregating multiple heterogeneous market segments with disparities of various types. This finding explains how a specialty store retailer achieves its Big Middle position.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings gleaned from fsQCA are not statistically generalisable. It, therefore, is essential to ensure whether similar phenomena are observed under different spatiotemporal settings. Concerning the scope of the research, this study's finding is pertinent to only one part of the Big Middle hypothesis. Future studies are required to cover other dimensions of the Big Middle, including the generalist retailer's cases of the Big Middle.Practical implicationsThe results of this study may present a valuable tool to deepen retailers' understandings on; (1) the multiple causal recipes of customer patronages to their retail offerings, (2) who the pure fans of their stores are, (3) who their principal rivals are in the mind space of the consumers, and (4) their overall market position upon aiming to realise the Big Middle. It will give retail managers an insight into how to design, implement, and churn an efficient and effective RBM.Originality/valueThe study's originality is in empirically scrutinizing and elaborating a part of the mechanism of retail change heralded by the Big Middle hypothesis.
The effect of perceived threat on online service reviews
Authors: Kim Jong Min , Lee Eunkyung 
Published: June 2022

PurposeThe ongoing impact of COVID-19 and the subsequent perception of threat have shifted consumer perceptions and evaluations of service experiences. This paper aims to investigate how customers’ service evaluation is shared as customer reviews following the pandemic and the heightened perception of threat. In doing so, this research particularly investigates the shifts in the textual contents of online reviews.Design/methodology/approachThis study used the textual contents in the online reviews posted on Hotels.com for 1,497 hotels in New York City for empirical analysis. In total, 109,190 observations were used for the analysis.FindingsBy analyzing actual online review data from an online review platform for hotel services, this study finds that the text reviews generated after the pandemic outbreak tend to contain words with stronger negative emotions. In terms of the pronoun choice, this study further finds that the use of “I” increases while the use of “we” decreases.Originality/valueThis research adds to the existing literature on service evaluation and online customer reviews by showing that there are shifts in the expressions used to communicate service evaluation through online text reviews, including the degree of emotionality and pronoun usage. Because potential customers are likely to rely on online reviews for their own decisions, the findings suggest that it is important for practitioners to be aware of such shifts and respond accordingly.
Driving company culture in a post-pandemic world
Authors: Smith Steve 
Published: June 2022

Purpose
In this paper, the author sought to explain how to convey company culture in the modern world of work.

Design/methodology/approach
The author draws upon 10+ years in the HR and recruitment field as well as recent collaborative projects with LEGO and NHS Professionals that directly link to the topic.

Findings
Research shows that candidate experience was a critical key performance indicator for everyone involved in the projects. Providing guidance videos for applicants, clearly signposting points of contact, ensuring consistency across processes and providing clear and concise communication, the employers were able to show that their business cares about the people it works with, even during a global health crisis.

Originality/value
Readers will gain valuable insight based on the author’s personal experience and expertise and may apply these lessons to drive company culture and bolster retention in their own organisations.
Fruit‐feeding butterflies depend on adult food for reproduction: Evidence from longitudinal body mass and abundance data
Authors: Molleman Freerk , Granados‐Tello Jorge , Chapman Colin A. , Tammaru Toomas 
Published: June 2022

Abstract

The degree to which variation in adult food availability affects the population dynamics of a species depends on its position on the capital‐income breeding continuum. The long‐lived butterflies that feed on fruits as adults constitute an example of Lepidoptera with a high degree of income breeding.

For three species of fruit‐feeding butterflies in Uganda, we assessed the contribution of income to breeding in the wild, and the consequences of variation in fruit availability for body mass and population dynamics. We interpreted body‐mass loss within individuals as well as younger individuals having higher body mass than older ones as evidence for the depletion of capital reserves.

Despite large sample sizes, we were able to show only modest body‐mass loss in one species, indicating that large‐bodied fruit‐feeding butterflies are functionally income breeders in the wild. Butterfly body mass was sensitive to environmental factors, although the responses to fruit availability and weather parameters were dominated by interactive effects. In all three species, periods of higher availability of fruit were followed by periods of higher adult abundance three to five months later, fitting the egg‐to‐adult time.

Our results suggest that adult food is rapidly used for reproduction so that body mass remains stable and population size responds to adult food availability.

For these income breeding species, the frequent periods of low adult food availability may select for extended adult longevity for the purpose of postponing reproduction to the onset of more favourable conditions.

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To drink or not to drink: A study of the association between rates of non‐drinkers and per drinker mean alcohol consumption in the Swedish general population
Authors: Raninen Jonas , Livingston Michael , Landberg Jonas , Ramstedt Mats 
Published: June 2022

AbstractIntroductionUnderstanding how the mean consumption per drinker and rates of non‐drinking interplay to form overall per capita alcohol consumption is imperative for our understanding of population drinking. The aim of the present study is to examine the association between rates of non‐drinkers and per drinker mean alcohol consumption in the Swedish adult population and for different percentiles of drinkers.MethodsData came from a monthly telephone survey of drinking habits in the Swedish adult population between 2002 and 2013. Alcohol consumption and non‐drinking during the last 30 days were measured by beverage‐specific quantity‐frequency questions. Regression models estimated the association between the rate of non‐drinkers and per drinker volume on annual data. Auto‐regressive integrated moving average time‐series models estimated the association on monthly data.ResultsA significant (P < 0.01) negative association (−0.849) was found between the rate of non‐drinkers and per drinker mean volume on annual data. A unit increase in non‐drinking was associated with a decline of 0.85 cl of pure alcohol among drinkers. This finding was mirrored across all percentiles of consumption. The semi‐log models found that a 1% unit increase in the rate of non‐drinkers was followed by a 2% reduction in per drinker mean consumption. Auto‐regressive integrated moving average time‐series models verified these results.Discussion and ConclusionsThere is a significant association between the proportion of non‐drinkers and the amount of drinking among drinkers. The theory of collectivity of drinking cultures should also include the non‐drinking part of the population.
Associations between childhood family‐based nature activities and family relationship quality in emerging adulthood
Authors: Izenstark Dina , Ravindran Niyantri 
Published: June 2022

AbstractObjectiveTo explore changes in family‐based nature activities (FBNA) across five developmental stages and investigate whether frequency and type of FBNA across the early life course is associated with greater family relationship quality in emerging adulthood.MethodRetrospective survey data was collected from 451 undergraduate students who primarily identified as Asian American (44.9%) and Latinx (42.7%).ResultsMultilevel models showed that participants who showed greater stability in FBNA across the early life course reported more positive family relationship quality in emerging adulthood. Higher income participants' FBNA declined more rapidly as they aged, whereas lower income participants showed greater stability across five developmental stages. Greater participation in social, physical, nature, and travel types of outdoor family activities were associated with more positive family relationship quality in emerging adulthood, whereas sports and entertainment were not significantly associated.ConclusionFindings support the FBNA framework, suggesting that continued participation in outdoor family rituals across the early life course is associated with positive family relationship outcomes in adulthood.ImplicationsResults are discussed in relation to the importance of studying outdoor family leisure rituals in the field of human development and family studies.
Equipment for in situ measurement of machining defects of large aperture optical elements
Authors: Tie Guipeng , Zhou Haifeng , Shi Feng , Chen Jian , Qiao Shuo , Tian Ye , Song Ci 
Published: June 2022

AbstractA set of in situ measurement equipment of large aperture strong light element based on the principle of laser scattering is established. The size and distribution of defects (damage points) can be judged by the laser scattering signal. The maximum scanning range is 700 mm*1000 mm. The type and size of defects are directly obtained by scanning the quartz sample with a diameter of 100 mm. The types of defects are pitting and scratches, and the width of the scratches and the diameter of the pitting are mostly in the range of 0–10μm. The processing time could reach 31.06s. The device can realize the on‐line in situ measurement of large aperture optical elements, and has the advantages of fast response speed and high measurement accuracy.
Connecting the dots: social networks in the classroom and white matter connections in the brain
Authors: Mulder Rosa H. , López‐Vicente Mónica , Cortes Hidalgo Andrea P. , Steenkamp Lisa R. , Güroğlu Berna , Tiemeier Henning , Muetzel Ryan L. 
Published: June 2022

BackgroundPeer connections in school classrooms play an important role in social–emotional development and mental health. However, research on the association between children's peer relationships and white matter connections in the brain is scarce. We studied associations between peer relationships in the classroom and white matter structural connectivity in a pediatric population‐based sample.MethodsBullying and victimization, as well as rejection and acceptance, were assessed in classrooms in 634 children at age 7. White matter microstructure (fractional anisotropy (FA), mean diffusivity (MD)) was measured with diffusion tensor imaging at age 10. We examined global metrics of white matter microstructure and used Tract‐Based Spatial Statistics (TBSS) for voxel‐wise associations.ResultsPeer victimization was associated with higher global FA and lower global MD and peer rejection was associated with lower global MD; however, these associations did not remain after multiple testing correction. Voxel‐wise TBSS results for peer victimization and rejection were in line with global metrics both in terms of direction and spatial extent of the associations, with associated voxels (pFWE <.05) observed throughout the brain (including corpus callosum, corona radiata, sagittal stratum and superior longitudinal fasciculi).ConclusionsAlthough based only on cross‐sectional data, the findings could indicate accelerated white matter microstructure maturation in certain brain areas of children who are victimized or rejected more often. However, repeated measurements are essential to unravel this complex interplay of peer connections, maturation and brain development over time.
Emerging from the shadows: Digital stories of self‐advocates with intellectual disabilities
Authors: Ellem Kathy , Harris Paul , Strnadová Iva 
Published: June 2022

AbstractPeople with intellectual disabilities tend to be subjugated to social roles which make them feel invisible and misunderstood. This study examines the digital stories of self‐advocates with intellectual disabilities and explores their experiences of becoming leaders. The digital stories of self‐advocates show how people made themselves visible and heard to others through their individual questioning, forming important alliances and collective achievements. Their stories, articulated through the digital platform, were analysed using constructivist grounded theory. These digital stories demonstrated how individual self‐advocates overcame adversity and found ways to have their voices heard and personal problems addressed. Each self‐advocate possessed the insight to question unfair treatment and discrimination, and in turn was strengthened in their efforts to make change by becoming involved in a self‐advocacy group. Self‐advocacy can nurture both individual leadership capacities in people with intellectual disabilities and facilitate a safe space for people to come together, support one another and make positive change. Digital stories can illustrate how people with intellectual disabilities become self‐advocates. The use of this technology has the potential to strengthen advocacy efforts.
A Novel Energy Storage System Based on Carbon Dioxide Unique Thermodynamic Properties
Authors: Astolfi Marco , Rizzi Dario , Macchi Ennio , Spadacini Claudio 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
This paper focuses on the thermodynamic performance and techno-economic assessment of a novel electrical energy storage technology using carbon dioxide as a working fluid. This technology, named CO2 battery and recently patented by Energy Dome SpA., addresses an energy market which has a great need for energy storage solutions able to handle the increasing share of nondispatchable renewable energy sources like photovoltaic and wind energy. After a brief introduction, the present study presents the concept of CO2 batteries and their operation. Then the detailed numerical model developed for the accurate calculation of system round trip efficiency is presented with the adopted assumptions and the optimization routine description. Results on the reference case and following sensitivity analysis confirm a round trip efficiency of around 77% (±2%) which makes CO2 batteries a very promising technology with respect to other energy storage systems based on thermodynamic cycles like compressed air and liquid air energy storage thanks to the high performance and the easiness of installation. Finally, calculation of system footprint, capital investment cost and levelized cost of storage are discussed.
Comparison of biodegradable and durable polymer drug-eluting stents in acute coronary syndrome: a meta-analysis
Authors: Yuan Haoyong , Wu Zhongshi , Lu Ting , Wei Tingting , Zeng Yifan , Liu Yalin , Huang Can 
Published: June 2022

ObjectiveTo compare the safety and effectiveness between biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stents (BP-DES) and durable polymer drug-eluting stents (DP-DES) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).DesignMeta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).Primary and secondary outcome measuresMajor adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) were considered the primary endpoint. Efficacy endpoints included target vessel revascularisation (TVR) and target lesion revascularisation (TLR). Safety endpoints included all-cause death, cardiac death, target vessel myocardial infarction and stent thrombosis (ST).MethodsWe searched PubMed, Medline, Embase and the Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials for comparative studies of BP-DES and DP-DES in patients with ACS from January 2000 to July 2021. Statistical pooling was performed to estimate incidence using a random-effects model with generic inverse-variance weighting. Risk estimates were computed with 95% CIs.ResultsEight articles with seven RCTs that compared BP-DES and DP-DES in patients with ACS were identified and included in the qualitative and quantitative analyses. There was no difference in the baseline characteristics, except for the number of smoking patients (OR: 1.13, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.24; p=0.008, I2=29%), which was significantly lower in the BP-DES group. The meta-analysis demonstrated that MACEs, efficacy endpoints and safety endpoints were similar between the groups at 1 year. However, the incidence of total ST was signiﬁcantly different between the BP-DES and DP-DES groups in the follow-up period (p=0.0001). Further analysis showed a statistically significant difference in MACEs (OR: 0.71, 95% CI 0.57 to 0.88; p=0.002, I2=0 %), TLR (OR: 0.71, 95% CI 0.51 to 1.01; p=0.05, I2=0%), TVR (OR: 0.70, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.94; p=0.002, I2=15%), total ST incidence (OR: 0.59, 95% CI 0.46 to 0.77; p=0.0001, I2=48%) and ST incidence (OR: 0.63, 95% CI 0.47 to 0.85; p=0.002, I2=0%) over 2 years.ConclusionThis meta-analysis revealed that both stent types demonstrated excellent safety and efficacy profiles at 12 months. However, a slight increase in MACEs, TLR, TVR and ST incidence was observed in the DP-DES group over the 2-year follow-up period, suggesting that BP-DES may be more favourable when treating patients with ACS.Trial registration numberNCT00389220.
Effect of non-pharmacological interventions for overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome on ovulation and pregnancy outcomes: a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Authors: Yang Han , Xiao Yan-qun , Liu Jia-jia , Xu Gui-xing , Li Juan , Xiao Zhi-yong , Zhou Jun , Zheng Xiao-yan , Liu Li-ying , Yu Zheng , Yang Jie , Liang Fan-rong 
Published: June 2022

IntroductionMost overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have infertility issues which are difficult to treat. Non-pharmacological interventions used for the management of infertility include lifestyle interventions, acupuncture therapies and nutritional supplements. These interventions have been reported to be beneficial in alleviating infertility among overweight women with PCOS. However, effect and safety of these non-pharmacological interventions vary, and there is no standard method of clinical application. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to rank these non-pharmacological interventions in terms of effect and determine which one is more effective for clinical application.Methods and analysisWe will retrieve eight databases including Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang Data, the Chongqing VIP Database and China Biology Medicine disc from their inceptions onwards. In addition, four clinical trial registries and the related references will be manually retrieved. The primary outcome will be clinical pregnancy. Live birth, ovulation, pregnancy loss, multiple pregnancy and adverse events related to interventions will be considered as the secondary outcomes. STATA software V.15.0 and Aggregate Data Drug Information System V.1.16.8 will be used to conduct pairwise meta-analysis and NMA. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation system will be adopted to evaluate the certainty of evidence.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval will not be required because the study will not include the original information of participants. The results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal or disseminated in relevant conferences.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42021283110.
What are the gaps in cardiovascular risk assessment and management in primary care for Māori and Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand? Protocol for a systematic review
Authors: Brewer Karen Marie , Grey Corina , Paynter Janine , Winter-Smith Julie , Hanchard Sandra , Selak Vanessa , Ameratunga Shanthi , Harwood Matire 
Published: June 2022

IntroductionIn New Zealand, significant inequities exist between Māori and Pacific peoples compared with non-Māori, non-Pacific peoples in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, hospitalisations and management rates. This review will quantify and qualify already-reported gaps in CVD risk assessment and management in primary care for Māori and Pacific peoples compared with non-Māori/non-Pacific peoples in New Zealand.Methods and analysisWe will conduct a systematic search of the following electronic databases and websites from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2021: MEDLINE (OVID), EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL Plus, NZresearch.org, National Library Catalogue (Te Puna), Index New Zealand (INNZ), Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre. In addition, we will search relevant websites such as the Ministry of Health and research organisations. Data sources will include published peer reviewed articles, reports and theses employing qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods.Two reviewers will independently screen the titles and abstracts of the citations and grade each as eligible, not eligible or might be eligible. Two reviewers will read each full report, with one medically qualified reviewer reading all reports and two other reviewers reading half each. The final list of included citations will be compiled from the results of the full report reading and agreed on by three reviewers. Data abstracted will include authors, title, year, study characteristics and participant characteristics. Data analysis and interpretation will involve critical inquiry and a strength-based approach that is inclusive of Māori and Pacific values. This means that critical appraisal includes an assessment of quality from an Indigenous perspective.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval is not required. The findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and shared with stakeholders. This review contributes to a larger project which creates a Quality-Improvement Equity Roadmap to reduce barriers to Māori and Pacific peoples accessing evidence-based CVD care.