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Optimization of maintenance strategies for steam boiler system using reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) model – A case study from Indian textile industries
Authors: Patil Suyog Subhash , Bewoor Anand K. 
Published: February 2022

PurposeThis study focuses on the application of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) to a textile industry steam boiler. The study aims to demonstrate the development and application of RCM to a steam boiler used in the textile industry.Design/methodology/approachRCM is a structured process that develops maintenance activities needed on physical resources in their operational environment to realize their inherent reliability by logically incorporating an appropriate mixture of reactive, preventive, condition-based and proactive maintenance methods. A detailed analysis of the RCM approach is presented to develop preventive maintenance (PM) program and improve the reliability and availability of the steam boiler system.FindingsThe research reveals that the identification of PM tasks is a good indicator of the PM program's efficiency and can serve as an important maintenance-related downtime source. It is also discovered that the majority of maintenance programs that claim to be proactive are, in fact, reactive. This article also shows how RCM may be successfully implemented to any system, resulting in increased system reliability.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper focuses on a pilot study of the development and implementation of the RCM technique to a textile industry steam boiler. It is suggested that the developed RCM model can be applied to the entire plant.Originality/valueThe paper presents a comprehensive RCM model framework as well as an RCM decision framework, providing maintenance managers and engineers with a step-by-step approach to RCM implementation. The proposed framework is significant in that it may be utilized for both qualitative and quantitative analysis at the same time.
Examining instructional practices in news media literacy: shifts in instruction and co-construction
Authors: Spikes Michael A. , Rapp David N. 
Published: February 2022

Purpose
As technology enables the rapid spread of mis- and disinformation, a critical challenge for scholars and practitioners involves building student’s news media literacy (NML), a subset of media literacy education centered around journalism. This paper aims to offer a case study of secondary civics classrooms that use NML lessons and current events in their curricula, providing an empirical account of teaching techniques being used to support students' dispositions and practices.

Design/methodology/approach
This multiple case study investigates three secondary classes taught by two teachers. Data collection methods included observations, field notes and interviews with the teachers. Discourse and actions were analyzed by probing the participant structures and means of classroom management.

Findings
The findings highlight instructional techniques used by both teachers which consisted of instructionist and constructivist approaches, with informative shifts observed between the two. The teachers used instructionist methods when transmitting declarative knowledge (such as key definitions), and constructivist methods when working with students to consider more abstract concepts and developing news stories.

Originality/value
The demand for NML and associated pedagogy is increasing given awareness of the rapid spread and problematic influence of mis-and disinformation. There is a critical need for describing teachers’ implementations of these pedagogies, given calls for enacting NML into public policy despite limited awareness of the ways they actually unfold in classrooms. The current project shows how instructionist and constructivist frames prove helpful for understanding instructional practices, and for contemplating anticipated designs of NML pedagogy in classrooms.
ESG and corporate credit spreads
Authors: Barth Florian , Hübel Benjamin , Scholz Hendrik 
Published: February 2022

PurposeThe authors investigate the implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices of firms for the pricing of their credit default swaps (CDS). In doing so, the authors compare European and US firms and consider nonlinear and indirect effects. This complements the previous literature focusing on linear and direct effects using bond yields and credit ratings of US firms.Design/methodology/approachFor this purpose, the authors apply fixed effects regressions on a comprehensive panel data set of US and European firms. Further, nonlinear and indirect effects are investigated utilizing quantile regressions and a path analysis.FindingsThe evidence indicates that higher ESG ratings mitigate credit risks of US and European firms from 2007 to 2019. The risk mitigation effect is U-shaped across ESG quantiles, which is consistent with opposing effects of growing stakeholder influence capacity and diminishing marginal returns on ESG investments. The authors further reveal a mediating indirect volatility channel that substantially amplifies the direct effect of ESG on credit risk. A one-standard-deviation improvement in ESG ratings is estimated to reduce CDS spreads of low, medium and high ESG firms by approximately 4%, 8% and 3%, respectively.Originality/valueThis is the first study to examine whether credit markets reflect regional differences between Europe and the US with regard to the ESG-CDS-relationship. In addition, this paper contributes to the existing literature by investigating differences in the response of CDS spreads across ESG quantiles and to study potential indirect channels connecting ESG and CDS spreads using structural credit risk variables.
Social media influencers as human brands: an interactive marketing perspective
Authors: Kim Do Yuon , Kim Hye-Young 
Published: February 2022

PurposeThis study examined how social media influencers create and leverage followers' attachment to deliver marketing messages by applying human brand theory and attachment theory.Design/methodology/approachAn online self-administered survey by 490 US adults who are Millennials (27–40) or Generation Z (18–26) in 2020 and currently following any specific social media influencer was conducted and analyzed.FindingsThe results suggest that homophily, social presence and attractiveness create a greater attachment. Attachment enhances followers' loyalty to the influencer and advertising credibility and reduces their resistance to advertising, whereas it does not affect advertising perception.Research limitations/implicationsThis study suggests the significance of emotional bonding which explains the recent industry shifts targeting “micro-influencers” and long-term partnerships. The attachment to the influencer leads the followers to become loyal, credit marketing messages and lower the resistance without altering the perception as advertising.Originality/valueThis study identifies how attachment affects the followers' perception and response to the marketing message delivered by the influencer while previous studies were limited to the formulation process of attachment.
Tailoring sustainability indicators to small and medium enterprises for measuring industrial sustainability performance
Authors: Mengistu Azemeraw Tadesse , Panizzolo Roberto 
Published: February 2022

Purpose
The lack of suitable indicators tailored to manufacturing industries’ needs, particularly to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has been the major challenge to measure and manage industrial sustainability performance. This paper aims to empirically analyze and select the useful and applicable indicators to measure sustainability performance in the context of SMEs.

Design/methodology/approach
A systematic review was carried out to identify potential sustainability indicators from the literature. A questionnaire was designed based on the identified indicators and then pretested with the selected industrial experts, scholars, and researchers to further refine the indicators before data collection from the Italian footwear SMEs. Fuzzy Delphi method with consistency aggregation method was applied to analyze and select the final indicators.

Findings
The study’s findings show that the selected indicators emphasized measuring progress toward achieving industrial sustainability goals in terms of increasing financial benefits, reducing costs, improving market competitiveness, improving the effectiveness of resources utilization, and promoting the well-being of employees, customers and the community. In doing so, Italian footwear SMEs can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting health and well-being, promoting sustainable economic growth, providing productive employment and decent work, and ensuring responsible consumption and production.

Social implications
The results of this study have significant social implications in terms of promoting the well-being of employees, customers, and the community.

Originality/value
By providing empirically supported indicators tailored to measure and manage sustainability performance in the context of SMEs, this paper contributes to the existing knowledge in the field of industrial sustainability performance measurement. Furthermore, it links the selected indicators to their respective SDGs to provide policy implications.
Characteristics and perceptions associated with COVID‐19 vaccination hesitancy among pregnant and postpartum individuals: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Kiefer Miranda K. , Mehl Rebecca , Costantine Maged M. , Johnson Alyson , Cohen Jessica , Summerfield Taryn L. , Landon Mark B. , Rood Kara M. , Venkatesh Kartik K. 
Published: February 2022

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the frequency and associated characteristics of COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant and postpartum individuals.DesignCross‐sectional study.SettingPrenatal care at a single academic tertiary care centre.PopulationPregnant and postpartum individuals enrolled in prenatal care at a single academic tertiary care centre from 22 March 2021 to 2 April 2021, concurrent with state guidelines recommending COVID‐19 vaccination in pregnancy.MethodsWe used logistic regression to identify characteristics associated with COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy, and adjusted for: age, parity, race, trimester of pregnancy, and chronic comorbidities.Main outcome measuresCOVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy, defined as uncertainty or refusal of the vaccine, despite the availability of vaccine services, in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on vaccine hesitancy.ResultsOf the 485 individuals screened and approached, 456 (94%) enrolled and completed the survey (435/456, 95% pregnant). The frequency of COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy was 46% (95% CI 41%–51%). Sociodemographic characteristics, including non‐Hispanic Black race, younger age, lower education, public health insurance receipt, parity >1, and reported substance use, were associated with a higher odds of COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy, but not clinical risk conditions. Individuals who had a family or friend vaccinated for COVID‐19, prior or planned vaccination for tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) and/or influenza, and who perceived that vaccination benefited the baby were less likely to express COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy.ConclusionsCOVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy was frequent among pregnant and postpartum individuals. Those who may face barriers to accessing healthcare services were more likely to report vaccine hesitancy. These results can inform interventions to increase COVID‐19 vaccine uptake in pregnancy.Tweetable abstractCOVID‐19 vaccination hesitancy is frequent among pregnant and postpartum individuals, and those who face barriers to accessing healthcare services are more likely to report COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy.
Positive blood phosphatidylethanol concentration is associated with unfavorable waitlist‐related outcomes for patients medically appropriate for liver transplantation
Authors: Faulkner Claire S. , White Collin M. , Manatsathit Wuttiporn , Lamb Bernadette , Vatsalya Vatsalya , McClain Craig J. , Jophlin Loretta L. 
Published: February 2022

AbstractBackgroundExcessive alcohol use is a leading etiology of liver disease and indication for liver transplantation. Accurate measurement of alcohol use remains a challenge in the management of patients in the pre‐, peri‐, and post‐liver transplant settings. Blood 16:0‐18:1 phosphatidylethanol (PEth) concentration is a sensitive and specific biomarker of binge and moderate, chronic alcohol use. As PEth has the longest detection window of available blood‐based direct alcohol biomarkers for moderate to heavy drinking, it shows promise as an indicator of patterns and chronicity of drinking. However, the utility of PEth in clinical liver transplantation is understudied. This study examines the association of PEth results with liver transplantation waitlist‐focused patient outcomes.MethodsRetrospective data for all patients tested for PEth for a one‐year period at a tertiary care medical center with an active liver transplantation program were abstracted. Indications for PEth testing, liver transplantation waitlist‐related outcomes (e.g., listing and delisting) following testing and associations of PEth results with other parameters were analyzed.ResultsOver a one‐year period, 153 PEth tests were performed on 109 individuals. The most frequent indications for PEth testing were as an objective indicator of alcohol use patterns (86.3%) and to assess alcohol as a putative etiology of liver injury (13.7%). Of the 109 patients, 56 were medically appropriate for liver transplantation. Medically acceptable candidates with unfavorable transplantation waitlist‐related outcomes (delisting, deferment of transplant evaluation, deferment of listing until completion of recommended alcohol rehabilitation, and being deemed not a transplant candidate) were at least 3.41 times more likely to have a positive PEth test than those with favorable transplantation waitlist‐related outcomes (odds ratio 3.41, confidence interval 3.41 to ∞, p = 0.001).ConclusionThis single‐center study reporting a comprehensive account of PEth utilization at a liver transplant center demonstrates that liver transplantation waitlist‐related outcomes are associated with PEth test results. Patients with positive PEth tests were more likely to have unfavorable transplant waitlist‐related outcomes. PEth testing has not been validated as a predictor of relapse to drinking in post‐transplant patients and because its utility in the pre‐transplant setting is unclear its use could lead to disparities in the selection of patients for liver transplantation.
Age estimation in young dogs by radiographic assessment of the canine pulp cavity/tooth width ratio
Authors: Van den Broeck Martine , Stock Emmelie , Vermeiren Yoni , Verhaert Leen , Duchateau Luc , Cornillie Pieter 
Published: February 2022

AbstractAge estimation in adult dogs can be performed by the radiographic measurement of the tooth pulp cavity, but the technique has hardly been described. In this study, the application of measuring pulp/tooth width ratios (P/T ratios) of the maxillary canine teeth was investigated. Pulp and tooth widths were measured at two locations on 166 maxillary canine teeth of the heads of 84 dog cadavers, using digital extraoral lateral oblique open mouth radiographs. The dogs belonged to different breeds and sexes and had a known age between 194 and 1907 days (approximately 6 months ‐ 5 years). Both at the cemento‐enamel junction (CE) and the half‐height of the tooth, a comparable non‐linear regression with age was demonstrated. Measuring at the CE location was less hindered by wear or superimposition. No statistically significant difference according to sex and breed size and no clinically significant difference according to skull type was found. The highest predictable capacity was found in the youngest dogs until the age of 448 days, of which 84.4% of the canine teeth had a P/T ratio above 0.39. Our results demonstrate that measuring P/T ratios of canine teeth can be used in practice to assign dogs to age categories, with the highest accuracy in young adult dogs.
Legalization of cannabis in Canada—Local media analysis
Authors: Sorensen James L. , van Draanen Jenna , Shingle Mallory 
Published: February 2022

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesLegalization of recreational cannabis is occurring across the United States, with some controversy. To understand the range of issues that can arise when such a policy change is enacted, we examined portrayal of legalization at the local level by studying newspaper articles in Calgary, Alberta, shortly before and after cannabis legalization in Canada.MethodWe searched the largest‐circulation newspaper for cannabis‐related items and analyzed for content and slant toward cannabis legalization.ResultsAmong 165 items, business/economics (70.9% of items) and legalization (69.7%) were most frequent, with health only 29.7%. Across all items, the slant was more approval (44.2%) than disapproval (23.0%).Discussion and ConclusionsWhen cannabis was legalized, the local newspaper focused more on economic aspects of legalization rather than about health issues. Further research can determine the generalizability of the findings to other locales and provide comparison as other similar policy changes roll out.Scientific SignificanceThe study provides new information on what happens when drug policies are enacted. Documenting the media portrayal of substance use policies is a promising tool.
Impact of COVID‐19 on rural and remote student placements in Australia: A national study
Authors: Hoang Ha , Jessup Belinda , Obamiro Kehinde , Bourke Lisa , Hellwege Barbara , Podubinski Tegan , Heaney Susan , Sheepway Lyndal , Farthing Annie , Rasiah Rohan , Fitzroy Robyn , Jatrana Santosh , Argus Geoff , Knight Sabina 
Published: February 2022

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate students' perceptions of the impact of coronavirus SARS‐CoV‐2 on rural and remote placements facilitated by 16 University Departments of Rural Health in Australia in 2020.DesignA mixed‐method design comprising an online survey and semi‐structured interviews.SettingAustralia.ParticipantsAllied health, nursing and medical students with a planned University Departments of Rural Health‐facilitated rural or remote placement between February and October 2020.InterventionA planned rural or remote placement in 2020 facilitated by a University Departments of Rural Health, regardless of placement outcome.Main outcome measuresQuestionnaire included placement outcome (completed or not), discipline of study (nursing, allied health, medicine), and Likert measures of impact to placement (including supervision, placement tasks, location, accommodation, client contact and student learning) and placement experience (overall, support, supervision, university support). Semi‐structured interviews asked about placement planning, outcome, decisions, experience and student perceptions.ResultsWhile coronavirus SARS‐CoV‐2 reportedly impacted on the majority of planned placements, most students (80%) were able to complete their University Departments of Rural Health‐facilitated placement in some form and were satisfied with their placement experience. Common placement changes included changes to tasks, setting, supervisors and location. Allied health students were significantly more likely to indicate that their placement had been impacted and also felt more supported by supervisors and universities than nursing students. Interview participants expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of cancelled and adapted placements on graduation and future employment.ConclusionsThe coronavirus SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic was reported to impact the majority of University Departments of Rural Health‐facilitated rural and remote placements in 2020. Fortunately, most students were able to continue to undertake a rural or remote placement in some form and were largely satisfied with their placement experience. Students were concerned about their lack of clinical learning and graduating on time with adequate clinical competence.
A diagnostic workup and laparoscopic approach for median arcuate ligament syndrome
Authors: Diab Jason , Diab Vanessa , Berney Christophe R 
Published: February 2022

AbstractBackgroundMedian arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a rare disorder characterized by the compression of the coeliac trunk and plexus by fibrous arches of the median ligament. It commonly occurs in young women with postprandial epigastric pain, weight loss and nausea. We present a single surgeon experience on the diagnostic approach and management of MALS with a focus on laparoscopic surgery.MethodsA retrospective review of adult patients diagnosed with MALS during a 10‐year period (2011–2021) was conducted at Bankstown‐Lidcombe hospital in New South Wales, Australia.ResultsMALS was diagnosed in six patients (mean 46 years, range: 27–74 years old), all confirmed on mesenteric duplex ultrasound and computed tomography angiography. The most common presentations were women with post‐prandial pain, exercise induced pain and an average weight loss of 14.5 kg. The median interval from onset of symptoms to surgical referral was 10.5 months. The average BMI was 24.1 kg/m2 and most had a grade III American Society of Anaesthesiologist physical status. All patients underwent laparoscopic release of median arcuate ligament with one patient requiring endovascular stenting. The mean operative time was 119 minutes with two minor post‐operative complications, but no mortalities. The median hospital length of stay was 3.5 days with a median follow up of 3.5 years.ConclusionLaparoscopic median arcuate ligament release with endovascular support for selected cases provides sound clinical resolution of symptoms and long‐term results.
Show me the money: Income inequality and segregation in UK cities
Authors: Cauvain Jenni , Long Gavin , Whiteley Timothy , Farcot Etienne 
Published: February 2022

AbstractThe social geography of cities is argued to be changing globally; rising economic inequality is associated with increasing segregation. Yet, income inequality has been predominantly mobilised through national and regional imaginaries. In cities, a number of factors such as the normative policy motivation to intervene in ‘disadvantaged’ neighbourhoods, have led to (concentrations of) poverty becoming prioritised in empirical studies of household income. This paper addresses a gap in understanding the relationship between local income inequality and the segregation of high‐income households at the urban and neighbourhood scales in England and Wales. The results highlight that wealthier cities and districts (Cambridge, Winchester, and Rushcliffe in the Nottingham conurbation) have higher income inequality (Gini), but are less segregated (Index of Dissimilarity). Lower average income cities tend to be more segregated, due to self‐segregation of high‐income households into ‘pockets of affluence.’ These results confirm that high‐income households are the most segregated group in our sample, consistent with trends in global urban segregation patterns. The research also highlights just how prevalent low income is in urban neighbourhoods, making the case for high income as the designated minority population in segregation studies. In our detailed case study of Nottingham, income homogeneity is typical of areas with high deprivation. Neighbourhoods with a high Gini coefficient could be described as mixed income: the Gini is raised by the presence of high‐income households in urban neighbourhoods. We argue that the Gini therefore offers potential as an indicator of social mix in urban studies. These results are based on an experimental household income dataset released by the Office of National Statistics, with analysis of all core cities in England and Wales, alongside Derby, Leicester, Cambridge, Southampton, and Winchester, followed by a detailed case study of Nottingham (UK) and its extended suburban boundary.