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Statistical modelling of the impact of online courses in higher education on sustainable development
Authors: Arango-Uribe Marta Luz , Barrera-Causil Carlos Javier , Pallares Vladimir , Rojas Jessica Maria , Mercado Díaz Luís Roberto , Marrone Rebecca , Marmolejo-Ramos Fernando 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
The concept of sustainable development (SD) is a popular response to society’s need to preserve and extend the life span of natural resources. One of the 17 goals of the SD is “education quality” (Fourth Goal of Sustainable Development [SDG-4]). Education quality is an important goal because education is a powerful force that can influence social policies and social change. The SDG-4 must be measured in different contexts, and the tools to quantify its effects require exploration. So, this study aims to propose a statistical model to measure the impact of higher education online courses on SD and a structural equation model (SEM) to find constructs or factors that help us explain a sustainability benefits rate. These proposed models integrate the three areas of sustainability: social, economic and environmental.

Design/methodology/approach
A beta regression model suggests features that include the academic and economic opportunities offered by the institution, the involvement in research activities and the quality of the online courses. A structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis allowed selecting the key variables and constructs that are strongly linked to the SD.

Findings
One of the key findings showed that the benefit provided by online courses in terms of SD is 62.99% higher than that of offline courses in aspects such as transportation, photocopies, printouts, books, food, clothing, enrolment fees and connectivity.

Research limitations/implications
The SEM model needs large sample sizes to have consistent estimations. Thus, despite the obtained estimations in the proposed SEM model being reliable, the authors consider that a limitation of this study was the required time to collect data corresponding to the estimated sample size.

Originality/value
This study proposes two novel and different ways to estimate the sustainability benefits rate focused on SDG-4, and machine learning tools are implemented to validate and gain robustness in the estimations of the beta model. Additionally, the SEM model allows us to identify new constructs associated with SDG-4.
Practitioners’ perceptions of the potential impact of Industry 4.0 on construction health and safety
Authors: Smallwood John , Allen Chris 
Published: April 2022

Purpose
Historically, a range of health and safety (H&S) challenges continue to be experienced. A two-day construction Industry 4.0 oriented H&S summit presented an opportunity to survey the delegates. The purpose of the study was to determine their perceptions, whether the presentations had an impact on their understanding and appreciation of the H&S challenges and the potential of Industry 4.0 technologies to improve H&S.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper reports on the findings emanating from a quantitative study that entailed the completion of a self-administered questionnaire survey conducted among delegates at the inception and closure of a two-day construction H&S summit.

Findings
The findings indicate that a range of H&S challenges are experienced in construction, Industry 4.0 technologies can contribute to addressing the H&S challenges and the presentations had an impact on their understanding and appreciation of the H&S challenges.

Research limitations/implications
The findings are primarily based upon perceptions in terms of the potential of Industry 4.0 technologies to contribute to addressing the H&S challenges.

Originality/value
This study reports on findings from one of a limited number of Industry 4.0 studies conducted in construction in South Africa. The findings indicate the level of awareness with respect to Industry 4.0 and the likelihood of the implementation of such technologies, as initially practitioners are likely to act based upon perceptions.
Pandemic stress and the role of resources in expatriate–local interaction adjustment: an extension of Berry’s model
Authors: Reade Carol , McKenna Mark 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThe literature on expatriation rarely considers environmental stressors beyond cultural differences or interaction adjustment from the standpoint of host country nationals (HCNs). The authors develop a typology of expatriate–HCN interaction adjustment in response to a call to investigate the conditions under which pandemic stress facilitates cohesion or division among culturally diverse colleagues.Design/methodology/approachThe typology is based on Berry’s acculturation model, developed with conservation of resources theory and extended with the dual-concerns problem-solving framework from the conflict management literature.FindingsThe authors propose that expatriate and HCN perceptions of resource adequacy to cope with pandemic stress shape their choice of adjustment mode, and that contextual resources, including those provided by the organization, are critical. An Integration adjustment mode characterized by perceptions of adequate contextual resources and collaborative problem-solving is proposed to be most beneficial in the context of a pandemic to foster cohesion among culturally diverse colleagues, while a Separation mode characterized by perceptions of inadequate contextual resources and competitive problem-solving is proposed to foster division. Theoretical and practical contributions are provided.Originality/valueThe study takes a novel interdisciplinary approach to develop a contextualized typology of interaction adjustment between expatriates and HCNs. It contributes to the literature on managing multinational enterprise stakeholders in high-risk environments and offers insights into the formulation of international HRM policies and practices during a pandemic that are applicable to other high-risk contexts.
Can both entrepreneurial and ethical leadership shape employees’ service innovative behavior?
Authors: Hoang Giang , Luu Tuan Trong , Du Tuan , Nguyen Thuy Thu 
Published: April 2022

PurposeEmployee’s service innovative behavior lays the groundwork for bottom-up innovation and ongoing service improvement in service firms. Therefore, it is vital for service organizations to understand the antecedents of employees service innovative behavior. Drawing upon the social cognitive theory, this study aims to develop a research model that examines the effects of ethical and entrepreneurial leadership on service innovative behavior.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 178 managers and 415 employees working in 178 small- and medium-sized (SME) hotels in Vietnam.FindingsThe findings showed that ethical leadership has direct and indirect effects on service innovative behavior, while entrepreneurial leadership only influences service innovative behavior via intrinsic motivation. In addition, trust in leader moderates the effect of intrinsic motivation on service innovative behaviorResearch limitations/implicationsThe study advances current scholarly research on leadership by combining the two areas of entrepreneurial and ethical leadership into one theoretical model and examines how these leadership styles generate hospitality employees’ service innovative behavior through the mediating effect of intrinsic motivation and the moderating effect of trust in leader.Practical implicationsThe findings of this research offer significant implications for SME hotels and their managers. In their recruitment processes, hotels should search for particular personality traits, which have been found to predict ethical and entrepreneurial leadership. Hospitality firms also need to encourage communication between leaders and co-workers to enhance employees’ intrinsic motivation.Originality/valueThere are calls for research to examine whether both entrepreneurial and ethical leadership styles can be integrated to enhance employees’ positive outcomes. Evidence about the mechanism linking entrepreneurial and ethical leadership to service innovative behavior is limited. With this stated, the current study makes significant contribution to leadership and innovation literature by filling in these voids.
Qualitative research on financial accounting – an emerging field
Authors: Himick Darlene , Johed Gustav , Pelger Christoph 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThe purpose of this Editorial is to reflect on the potentials and challenges of qualitative research in financial accounting and introduce the four papers included in this Special Issue.Design/methodology/approachThe authors draw on and discuss extant literature and the papers included in the Special Issue to develop our assessment of the current state of the field of qualitative financial accounting research and possible future paths ahead.FindingsThe authors observe that qualitative research on financial accounting is still an emerging field with substantial further research potential.Research limitations/implicationsThe authors outline future potentials for qualitative accounting research.Originality/valueThisEditorialcontributes to studies on the state of academic research in (financial) accounting.
Integrating augmented reality technologies into architectural education: application to the course of landscape design at Port Said University
Authors: Hussein Heba Adel Ahmed 
Published: April 2022

PurposeThis study examines the benefits and potential applications of integrating augmented reality (AR) technology into landscape design education to create a more rewarding educational environment that provides an interesting learning atmosphere and deepens students' knowledge of the landscape design process.Design/methodology/approachExperimental method was conducted on the fourth-year architecture students at Port Said University. The experiment went through the following steps: a mobile-based AR application was designed, some exercises were developed and the students performed them using the application, and a questionnaire was formulated and distributed to the students to examine their feedback on integrating AR into the course.FindingsThe success of the experiment was evaluated based on the students' progress, tracked by the instructor, in the exercises and their feedback acquired from the questionnaire. The study found that the integration of AR with traditional teaching methods is perceived as being useful and having a positive impact on landscape design education.Originality/valueLessons learned from this study can help architectural educators in planning to use AR in their curricula to enrich architectural education.
Riparian reforestation on the landscape scale: Navigating trade‐offs among agricultural production, ecosystem functioning and biodiversity
Authors: Witing Felix , Forio Marie Anne Eurie , Burdon Francis J. , Mckie Brendan , Goethals Peter , Strauch Michael , Volk Martin 
Published: April 2022

Abstract

Stream–riparian networks are subject to multiple human pressures that threaten key functions of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, drive habitat and diversity losses, affect riparian connectivity and cause stakeholder conflicts. Designing riparian landscapes in a way that they can simultaneously meet multiple competing demands requires a clear understanding of existing trade‐offs, and a landscape‐scale perspective on the planning of reforestation measures.

This study applied a landscape optimization algorithm for allocating riparian forest management measures in the intensively used agricultural catchment of the Zwalm River (Belgium). We optimized forest allocation to improve stream ecological quality (EPT index), functional diversity (diatoms) and riparian carbon processing (cotton‐strip assay), while minimizing losses in agricultural production potential. Regression models were developed to predict the target indicators for 489 segments of the Zwalm riparian corridor, using spatial variables on three different scales. For each riparian segment, we developed spatially explicit management measures, representing different intensities of riparian reforestation. The allocation and combination of these measures in the riparian corridor were optimized to identify (a) trade‐offs among the target indicators, (b) priority regions for reforestation actions and (c) the required reforestation intensity.

The results showed that all target indicators were affected by the area share of riparian forests and its landscape‐scale configuration. Reforestation of the Zwalm riparian corridor could significantly improve indicators for biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (e.g. up to +96% for EPT index), but would lead to a strong trade‐off with agricultural production. By optimizing the placement of management measures, we showed how these trade‐offs could be best balanced.

The headwater regions of the Zwalm were identified as priority regions for reforestation actions. Facilitating connectivity among and further expansion of existing forest patches in the Zwalm headwaters showed to improve ecosystems with minimized trade‐offs.

Synthesis and applications. This study demonstrates, for the first time, the potential of landscape optimization algorithms to support the management and design of multifunctional stream–riparian networks. We identified riparian reforestation solutions that minimized trade‐offs between specific natural values and societal needs. Our spatially explicit approach allows for an integration into spatial planning and can inform policy design and implementation.
How does maternal age affect genomic stability in the offspring?
Authors: Sturm Ádám , Vellai Tibor 
Published: April 2022

AbstractIn high‐income countries, women tend to give birth at increasingly advanced ages. Despite its physiological, developmental, and medical consequences, why this tendency significantly affects genetic stability of the offspring remains largely unresolved. Accumulating evidence indicates that the higher the age of the mother at fertilization, the more intense the activity of transposable elements causing insertional mutations in functional DNA stretches in her oocyte involved in zygote formation.
“Just give them a choice”: Patients' perspectives on starting medications for opioid use disorder in the ED
Authors: Schoenfeld Elizabeth M. , Westafer Lauren M. , Beck Samantha A. , Potee Benjamin G. , Vysetty Sravanthi , Simon Caty , Tozloski Jillian M. , Girardin Abigail L. , Soares William E. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractObjectivesMedications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) prescribed in the emergency department (ED) have the potential to save lives and help people start and maintain recovery. We sought to explore patient perspectives regarding the initiation of buprenorphine and methadone in the ED with the goal of improving interactions and fostering shared decision making (SDM) around these important treatment options.MethodsWe conducted semistructured interviews with a purposeful sample of people with opioid use disorder (OUD) regarding ED visits and their experiences with MOUD. The interview guide was based on the Ottawa Decision Support Framework, a framework for examining decisional needs and tailoring decisional support, and the research team's experience with MOUD and SDM. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed in an iterative process using both the Ottawa Framework and a social–ecological framework. Themes were identified and organized and implications for clinical care were noted and discussed.ResultsTwenty‐six participants were interviewed, seven in person in the ED and 19 via video conferencing software. The majority had tried both buprenorphine and methadone, and almost all had been in an ED for an issue related to opioid use. Participants reported social, pharmacological, and emotional factors that played into their decision making. Regarding buprenorphine, they noted advantages such as its efficacy and logistical ease and disadvantages such as the need to wait to start it (risk of precipitated withdrawal) and that one could not use other opioids while taking it. Additionally, participants felt that: (1) both buprenorphine and methadone should be offered; (2) because “one person's pro is another person's con,” clinicians will need to understand the facets of the options; (3) clinicians will need to have these conversations without appearing judgmental; and (4) many patients may not be “ready” for MOUD, but it should still be offered.ConclusionsAlthough participants were supportive of offering buprenorphine in the ED, many felt that methadone should also be offered. They felt that treatment should be tailored to an individual's needs and circumstances and clarified what factors might be important considerations for people with OUD.
Australian experience and practical approach to the 308‐nm excimer light therapy in dermatology
Authors: Yeon Janice , Doolan Brent J. , Schultz Amanda , Gupta Monisha 
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACTThe monochromatic excimer light therapy (308‐nm excimer laser and lamp) is used to treat focal dermatoses with inflammation or hypopigmentation. In Australia, despite excimer light therapy being a proven effective treatment for many cutaneous conditions, barriers such as access and affordability provide considerable limitations to patients. This study aims to retrospectively evaluate the different applications of excimer light therapy in treating dermatologic conditions within the Australian setting and provide practical information for its use.
The effect of obesity on cost of total laparoscopic hysterectomy
Authors: Rajadurai Vinita Angeline , Nathan Elizabeth , Pontré Jennifer Claire , Mcelhinney Bernadette , Karthigasu Krishnan Andrew , Hart Roger 
Published: April 2022

Study objectiveTo test for the association between increasing patient body mass index (BMI) and the cost of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH). Secondary outcomes include the relationship between increasing BMI and both peri‐ and post‐operative morbidity.Materials and methodsRetrospective cohort study of patients (N = 510) who underwent TLH between January 2017 and December 2018 at a single public tertiary teaching hospital.ResultsMorbid obesity (n = 63) was associated with significantly higher total admission costs ($19 654 vs $17 475 Australian dollars, P = 0.002), operative costs ($9447 vs $8630, P = 0.017) and total costs including readmissions ($20 476 vs $18 399, P = 0.016) when compared to patients with normal BMI (n = 103) and adjusting for age, indication for surgery, additional procedures and conversion to total abdominal hysterectomy. Costs for overweight (n = 134) and obese (n = 210) BMI groups did not differ from costs for the normal BMI group. Increased operative costs observed in the morbidly obese group, were largely driven by the time associated with set‐up, transfer and anaesthetic time while surgical and recovery times were not statistically significant.ConclusionThe total cost of TLH is increased in the morbidly obese category of patients. The operative costs appear to be related to pre‐operative measures such as theatre set‐up and anaesthetic requirements. TLH in the obese and morbidly obese category group is not associated with increased intra‐operative or post‐operative complications. There may be a role for exploring improvements in managing morbidly obese patients in the pre‐operative setting.
Uptake of breast reconstruction following mastectomy: a Gold Coast experience
Authors: Ho Debbie , Chan Erick , Izwan Sara , Ng Justin , Teng Roy , Swindon Daisy , Chang Jennifer 
Published: April 2022

AbstractBackgroundThe breast reconstruction (BR) rate for women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer management is 18% in Australia. The Australian Access to Breast Reconstruction Collaborative Group recommends that all women should have access to BR. This study presents BR uptake and outcomes from a breast surgical unit.MethodsA retrospective observational study identified women who had curative mastectomy for breast cancer between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2021. Patient factors and surgical complications were compared between BR and no BR (NBR) patients.ResultsOut of 929 women who had a curative mastectomy, 34% underwent reconstruction. Of this, 89% were immediate, and 11% were delayed. Reconstruction increased from 27% (2016) to 35% (2021). During this time, 588 women had a discussion for BR documented at their initial consultation, 58 after initial surgery and 283 were not documented. The rate of discussion prior to mastectomy increased from 38% to 74%. Women who had BR were more likely to be younger, premenopausal and less likely to be diabetic. Complications requiring return to theatre were higher in reconstructed women (13% vs. 7%). Overall, infected seroma, cellulitis requiring intravenous antibiotics and haematoma requiring drainage were comparable between both groups.ConclusionOur unit achieved a reconstruction rate of 34%, which is higher than national and international averages. Open discussion of reconstruction is crucial for women to make an informed decision. Further prospective studies exploring barriers to timely reconstruction will improve uptake of BR surgery and allow prioritization of BR services in Australia.
State bans on pay secrecy and earnings: Evidence from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997
Authors: Devaraj Srikant , Patel Pankaj C. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractPay secrecy policies restrict employees from discussing pay and compensation with their co‐workers. In addition to the federal law, 11 US states have enacted additional laws further reinforcing the ban on pay secrecy. Recent evidence shows that state pay secrecy bans lower wage gap for females and increase earnings of managers by a small amount. In a longitudinal cohort of 6046 individuals representing 35,387 individual‐year observations from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 (NLSY 1997), we do not find support for the benefits these state‐level policies have on earnings in general, or for managerial employees in particular. Our findings are consistent for NLSY 1979 cohort. The effects did not vary by sex, age or managerial status in either cohort, and the differences by higher cognitive ability (those in the upper quartile or above the 90th percentile)—is significant in the NLSY 1997 cohort, but not in the NLSY 1979 cohort—were not conclusive. The findings indicate limited effects of state‐level pay secrecy laws.
Social identity processes associated with perceived risk at pilot sporting events during COVID‐19
Authors: Smith Kayleigh , Templeton Anne 
Published: April 2022

AbstractPrevious research suggests that shared social identification and expected support from others can reduce the extent to which attendees of mass events perceive that others pose health risks. This study evaluated the social identity processes associated with perceived risk at UK pilot sporting events held during COVID‐19, including the government Events Research Programme. An online survey (N = 2029) measured attendee perceptions that other spectators adhered to safety measures, shared social identity with other attendees, expectations that others would provide support, and the perceived risk of germ spread from other attendees. Results indicate that for football attendees, seeing others adhering to COVID‐19 safety measures was associated with lower perceived risk and this was partially mediated via increased shared social identity and expected support. However, the sequential mediations were non‐significant for rugby and horse racing events. The decreased perceived risk for football and rugby attendees highlights the importance of understanding social identity processes at mass events to increase safety. The non‐significant associations between shared social identity and perceived risk and between expected support and perceived risk for both the rugby and the horse racing highlights the need to further research risk perceptions across a range of mass event contexts.