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Medical Abortion Self Use in Kenya: Results from a process evaluation of women’s experiences
Authors: Ouma Japheth O. , Musimbi Linah A. , Ngoga Edward O. , Sigu Steve B. , Otieno Beatrice A. , Akol Angela 
Published: November 2022

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe consequences of unsafe abortions weigh heavily on individuals, families, society, and health care systems. Developing countries continue to experience a high prevalence of mistimed and unintended pregnancies resulting in induced abortions that are largely unsafe. Globally, 25 million unsafe abortions take place every year [1]. In Africa, 3 out of 4 abortions are categorized as unsafe [2]. In Kenya, it is estimated that 464,690 induced abortions occur annually- 2 out of 3 of these are unsafe[3]. With the high prevalence of mistimed and unwanted pregnancies in Sub-Saharan Africa and Kenya in particular, unsafe abortions will be on the rise unless deliberate measures and policies are put in place to guarantee safe abortion procedures[4].MethodIpas Africa Alliance embarked on the Medical Abortion Self-Use (MASU) project aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality tied to unintended pregnancies among women in the Counties of Vihiga, Kisumu, Busia, Siaya, and Trans Nzoia. To inform on the progress and the potential for scale-up of the project, Ipas commissioned a process evaluation. This evaluation adopted both qualitative and quantitative methods. This involved in-depth interviews (IDIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and face-face-interviews through a semi-structured questionnaire.ResultsFrom the analysis, those seeking medical abortion were mainly youths under 25 years of age. There was low awareness of safe abortion practices and the gestation period within which safe medical abortion (MA) can be safely done. Nearly half (47%) of the women and girls reported being coerced to take post-abortion contraceptives they never wanted. Further, MA costs were not only found to be expensive but also varied greatly across the Counties. Some MA users experienced medical complications attributed to the failure of pharmacists responsible to provide the correct dose and correct route of administration. On the other hand, youth champions were found to be few and not able to fully cover their areas and only have basic knowledge of MA self-use services.ConclusionThe IPAS MASU project intervention, in the five counties of Western Kenya namely Busia, Siaya, Vihiga, Kisumu, and Trans Nzoia, has increased access to safe Medical Abortion self-use, enhanced availability of MA drugs in pharmacies, the improved service delivery of MA services through regular training of pharmacists. Further, the project has enhanced awareness about MA services among young girls and women through trained Youth Champions and pharmacists, and the MASU project has significantly reduced cases of unsafe abortions and by extension deaths and medical complications associated with them. To realize more gains, the project needs to be scaled up within the five counties and beyond, specifically to target the rural areas where cases of unsafe abortion are still thought to be rampant.
A new LD protein, ApoL6 disrupts the Perilipin 1-HSL interaction to inhibit lipolysis
Authors: Wang Yuhui , Nguyen Hai P , Xue Pengya , Xie Ying , Yi Danielle , Lin Frances , Viscarra Jose A , Ibe Nnejiuwa U , Duncan Robin E , Sul Hei Sook 
Published: November 2022

ABSTRACTApoL6 is a new LD-associated protein containing an apoprotein-like domain, expressed mainly in adipose tissue, specifically in adipocytes. ApoL6 expression is low in fasting but induced upon feeding. ApoL6 knockdown results in smaller LD with lower triglyceride (TAG) content in adipocytes, while ApoL6 overexpression causes larger LD with higher TAG content. We show that ApoL6 effect in adipocytes is by inhibition of lipolysis. While ApoL6, Perilipin 1 (Plin1) and HSL can form a complex on LD, C-terminal domain of ApoL6 directly interacts with Plin1, to compete with Plin1 binding to HSL through Plin1 N-terminal domain, thereby keeping HSL in a “stand by” status. Thus, ApoL6 ablation decreases WAT mass, protecting mice from diet-induced obesity, while adipose overexpression increases WAT mass to bring obesity and insulin resistance with hepatosteatosis, making ApoL6 a potential future target against obesity and diabetes.
The in-situ re-melting post-treatment on properties of atmosphere plasma-sprayed FeCoCrMoCBY amorphous alloy coating
Authors: Han Chao , Ma Li , Ma Bo Jiang , Huang Guosheng , Ma Ying Xiang 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
This paper aims to verify weather atmospheric plasma spray (APS) in situ remelting posttreatment is effective for densifying the porous FeCoCrMoCBY amorphous alloy (FAA) coating and improving the antiabrasion and anticorrosion performances or not.

Design/methodology/approach
APS was used to deposit and in situ densify FAA coating on the 40Cr substrate. Scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffractometer, energy dispersive spectroscopy, neutral salt spray, hardness and wear behavior test were used to evaluate the densifying effects.

Findings
APS remelting technology can effectively improve the hardness of the coating by reducing the porosity. After remelting at 30 kW power, the hardness of the coating increased by about 260 HV0.2 and the porosity decreased to 2.78%. The amorphous content of the coating is 93.9%, which is about 3.5% lower than original powders. The electrochemical impedance spectrum and neutral salt spray test results show that APS remelting can reduce the corrosion rate by about 62.7%.

Originality/value
APS remelting method is firstly proposed in this work to replace laser remelting or laser cladding methods. APS remelting method can effectively improve the corrosion and abrasion resistance of the FAA coating by increasing the densification with much low recrystallization, which is big progress for application of FAA coatings.
NIVA: business expansion dilemma
Authors: Ghaffari Fard Rozita , Fulzele Vijayta , Kumar Jitender 
Published: November 2022

Learning outcomes
The purpose of this case is to expose readers to the dilemma of expanding domestically or internationally and simultaneously taking key decisions while expanding the business to the international markets. It could be a foundational case for understanding international expansion and growth strategies.
After the case analysis, students would be able to:
• understand the potential of the domestic market and the factors affecting the international expansion;
• evaluate the various methods to enter an international market;
• identify the challenges of expanding a business into emerging markets such as India;
• analyze the various growth and expansion strategies in an emerging market such as India; and
• assess the online promotion strategies in an emerging market.

Case overview/synopsis
NIVA, The Satin Collection, is a manufacturer and distributor of a luxury collection of silk and satin products. Founded in 2020, NIVA is based in Dubai with more than 1,000 customers. The products include silk bedding, silk sleepwear, fashion accessories and reusable satin masks, and they are made-to-order, custom-made and tailored locally in Dubai. Currently, all the operations are run and managed by the company’s founder, Purva. The only operation which is outsourced is the stitching process. The company is completely operating online and is currently promoting products only through social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
Purva is planning to expand her business. The two options are extending her existing operations in the UAE and expanding to other emerging markets, starting with India. Purva needs to decide on a suitable internationalization strategy to decide whether it is the right decision to enter the Indian market, including an entry and promotion strategy in her target market. In addition, she needs to decide whether to continue with NIVA’s current business model in India. There might also be additional possible challenges for NIVA in entering the Indian market.

Complexity academic level
Postgraduate MBA students, other graduate-level management programs and undergraduate-level students.

Supplementary materials
Teaching notes are available for educators only.

Subject code
CSS 5: International Business.
Indoor air quality monitoring and management in hospitality: an overarching framework
Authors: Zanni Sara , Mura Matteo , Longo Mariolina , Motta Gabriella , Caiulo Davide 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
This study aims to provide a comprehensive framework for the study of indoor air quality (IAQ) in hospitality premises. The goal is to identify the drivers of air pollution, both at the exogenous and endogenous level, to generate insights for facility managers.

Design/methodology/approach
The complexity of hospitality premises requires an integrated approach to properly investigate IAQ. The authors develop an overarching framework encompassing a monitoring method, based on real-time sensors, a technological standard and a set of statistical analyses for the assessment of both IAQ performance and drivers, based on correlation analyses, analysis of variance and multivariate regressions.

Findings
The findings suggest that the main drivers of IAQ differ depending on the area monitored: areas in contact with the outdoors or with high ventilation rates, such as halls, are affected by outdoor air quality more than guestrooms or fitness areas, where human activities are the main sources of contamination.

Research limitations/implications
The results suggest that the integration of IAQ indicators into control dashboards would support management decisions, both in defining protocols to support resilience of the sector in a postpandemic world and in directing investments on the premises. This would also address guests’ pressing demands for a broader approach to cleanliness and safety and support their satisfaction and intention to return.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study developing a comprehensive framework to systematically address IAQ and its drivers, based on a standard and real-time monitoring. The framework has been applied across the longest period of monitoring for a hospitality premise thus far and over an entire hotel facility.
Role of financial literacy in investment choices of financial consumers: an insight from India
Authors: Arora Jagriti , Chakraborty Madhumita 
Published: November 2022

PurposeThe study aims to address two objectives. First, to examine the socioeconomic and demographic factors contributing to financial literacy and second, to analyze if financial literacy affects investment choices.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses financial inclusion insights (FII) survey data conducted by Intermedia, comprising 47,132 individuals in India. Further, instrument variable estimation has been used to analyze the relationship between financial literacy and individuals' investment choices.FindingsThe study finds that differences in financial literacy level can be attributed to various socioeconomic/demographic factors like age, gender, education levels, income, location of residence, sources of information, etc. Econometric analyses indicate that financial literacy influences investment decisions, mainly in businesses and traditional assets such as gold, property, etc.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the growing literature on financial literacy in the context of developing countries like India and highlights the role of financial literacy in how individuals make investment choices. Using a novel instrument, i.e. participation in the stock market by family or peers for advanced financial literacy, the results provide evidence that advanced financial literacy among individuals increases the probability of their stock market participation.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at:https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-12-2021-0764.
The impact of human resource and information technology on supply chain learning and operational performance
Authors: Haq Muhammad Zia Ul , Asadullah Muhammad Ali , Manzoor Faiza 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
No study examines the role of human resources management (HRM) and information technology (IT) in stimulating supply chain learning (SCL) and operational performance. The purpose of this study is to empirically examine the impact of HRM and IT on SCL (i.e. internal, supplier and customer learning) and operational performance using socio-technical systems theory.

Design/methodology/approach
On the basis of data obtained from 213 Chinese manufacturing firms, the authors apply structural equation modeling to test the conceptual model.

Findings
This study finds that HRM improves all three dimensions of SCL, whereas IT improves internal and supplier learning only. The authors also observe that internal and customer learning improves operational performance. Supplier learning, on the other hand, has no influence on operational performance.

Practical implications
This study offers new guidelines that help managers to better understand how to design sociotechnical systems to improve SCL and operational performance.

Originality/value
The results of this study provide a novel framework to recognize linkages between socio-technical systems, SCL and operational performance.
SAT: a methodology to assess the social acceptance of innovative AI-based technologies
Authors: Occhipinti Carmela , Carnevale Antonio , Briguglio Luigi , Iannone Andrea , Bisconti Piercosma 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present the conceptual model of an innovative methodology (SAT) to assess the social acceptance of technology, especially focusing on artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology.

Design/methodology/approach
After a review of the literature, this paper presents the main lines by which SAT stands out from current methods, namely, a four-bubble approach and a mix of qualitative and quantitative techniques that offer assessments that look at technology as a socio-technical system. Each bubble determines the social variability of a cluster of values: User-Experience Acceptance, Social Disruptiveness, Value Impact and Trust.

Findings
The methodology is still in development, requiring further developments, specifications and validation. Accordingly, the findings of this paper refer to the realm of the research discussion, that is, highlighting the importance of preventively assessing and forecasting the acceptance of technology and building the best design strategies to boost sustainable and ethical technology adoption.

Social implications
Once SAT method will be validated, it could constitute a useful tool, with societal implications, for helping users, markets and institutions to appraise and determine the co-implications of technology and socio-cultural contexts.

Originality/value
New AI applications flood today’s users and markets, often without a clear understanding of risks and impacts. In the European context, regulations (EU AI Act) and rules (EU Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy) try to fill this normative gap. The SAT method seeks to integrate the risk-based assessment of AI with an assessment of the perceptive-psychological and socio-behavioural aspects of its social acceptability.
Technology behind text to image generators
Authors: Fernandez Peter 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
This column aims to provides an overview of the techniques that make text-to-image generators possible.

Design/methodology/approach
This column will be the first in a two-part series, exploring the impacts of text-to-image software with an emphasis on libraries.

Findings
It shows how advances in machine learning and the particular technique of diffusion are critical building blocks for artificial intelligence.

Originality/value
Understanding these technologies and large data sets, which are often scraped by public users, help information professionals understand how this software may further develop, as well as how to help guide their patrons.
The effect of the rules- versus principles-based accounting standards on opinion shopping
Authors: Chung Heesun , Kim Yewon 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine whether the change in accounting standards from the rules-based local GAAP to the principles-based IFRS influences a manager’s opportunistic auditor choice for a favorable audit opinion, opinion shopping (OS) behavior. The authors view that IFRS adopters exploit the flexibility of IFRS to their advantage and search for auditors that are more likely to give clean opinions. However, auditors may refuse to yield to client pressure for OS, because of the greater potential audit risk under principles-based standards.

Design/methodology/approach
This study applies a difference-in-differences methodology by using Korean listed firms (i.e. IFRS adopters) as a treatment sample and Korean unlisted firms that do not voluntarily adopt IFRS (i.e. K-GAAP users) as the control sample. OS behavior is measured by the methodology of Lennox (2000).

Findings
The results of this study show that the OS behavior of IFRS adopters increases after IFRS adoption compared to that of K-GAAP users. This phenomenon is more prevalent when they are audited by non-Big 4 auditors or when they are economically important to auditors. These suggest that the principles-based IFRS without specific rules increase the scope of OS, and auditors tend to accept OS clients by weighing up its costs and benefits.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the literature on OS by presenting that the approach of accounting standards can be an important influencing factor on a firm’s successful engagement in OS. This finding also provides policy implications for many economies by suggesting mechanisms that can be developed to reduce clients’ opportunistic auditor choices under principles-based accounting standards.
A quest from deep within: the construction of entrepreneurial identity and progression of entrepreneurial passion
Authors: Zainuddin Muhammad Nizam , Tasnim Rahayu , Mukhtar Dzulkifli 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
This paper aims to examine how the construction of entrepreneurial identity in a cross-disciplinary postgraduate entrepreneurship education program influence students’ entrepreneurial passion progression as they enact different role identities and concurrently deal with competing microidentities.

Design/methodology/approach
Using the interpretative phenomenological analysis approach, an in-depth study of postgraduate students’ accounts of their lived experiences is conducted.

Findings
Construction of entrepreneurial identity influences students’ entrepreneurial passion progression through a process of “identity ecdysis” that occurs deep within students’ microfoundations as they make sense of the entrepreneurial identity role while simultaneously accommodating their anticipated entrepreneurial life journey. During the transition stage, they begin to let go of their present personal identities and recast new ones based on the revised personal entrepreneurship action agenda. The motivation to change results from the underlying future moral obligation, via a quest to uphold entrepreneurial virtues toward their significant immediate social circles as the aspiring professionals with newly equipped entrepreneurship proficiency. Entrepreneurial passion deepens as they come to grips with their new personal identities as well as new roles and responsibilities.

Research limitations/implications
While this study establishes a foundation for understanding how entrepreneurial passion progresses and is encouraged within an educational framework, it has the potential to be tested on actual entrepreneurs in the macro identity workspace.

Practical implications
Entrepreneurship education programs’ learning experience structure should be designed based on the sources of entrepreneurial passion and is flexible enough to allow for in-depth exploration and self-introspection that supports the enactment of entrepreneurial characteristics that can benefit postgraduate students in their next career move by focusing on the internalization of entrepreneurial virtues, which enables the organic, autonomous construction of entrepreneurial identity. This approach may enable people’s entrepreneurial passions to evolve organically yet profoundly.

Social implications
The provision of entrepreneurial knowledge should be consistent with the goal of enabling students to organize and develop their own identities in pursuit of their next career trajectory.

Originality/value
The study highlights a phenomenon that happens deep inside people’s microfoundations, demonstrating the intensive interplay that exists between dialogic and identity workspaces at one of the established entrepreneurial universities.
Higher education based on cooperation and interdisciplinarity has a key role in a global sustainable development
Authors: Fredman Pam 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
To highlight that, for higher education (HE) to fulfil its role and provide societies with the required knowledge and competencies that will enable a sustainable future, through research, education and campus operations, it needs to cooperate and promote interdisciplinarity within the sector and with society at large.

Design/methodology/approach
This study is a follow-up on the author´s presentation, as President for the International Association of Universities (IAU), at the IAUP triennial conference 2021. It is not presenting outcomes of a specific research project but rather a personal experience and reflections on challenges and opportunities debated at global HE conferences, national and international seminars, IAU publications and global surveys.

Findings
There are many publications on challenges and opportunities when it comes to developing and capitalizing on the social responsibility of HE for a sustainable development. However, there is a lack of discussion on internal institutional responsibilities and support for the societal value of HE beyond the sector.

Originality/value
This is the personal view of the author and builds on a long experience as scientist and academic leader.