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Digital serious game to engage business students in active lectures: a pilot study
Authors: Endress Tobias , Pussep Anton , Schief Markus 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
This study aims to investigate an integrated approach that stimulates engagement and interaction in the online learning environment. A simulation game was developed to support the specific learning objectives (LOs) of the lecture and give students the opportunity to apply relevant practical skills (management and group decision-making). The simulation is designed to engage students, facilitate group work in teams and actively apply the knowledge from the lectures.

Design/methodology/approach
Qualitative research methods and a pilot version of the simulation game in an actual classroom setting were used. The primary LO was to apply decision-making in groups and experience the consequences of decisions on business success. The students were assigned randomly to five groups representing different competing companies.

Findings
This study revealed that a simulation game with a reduced scope can facilitate interaction and participation in online lectures. It demonstrated that it is possible to obtain the main benefits of simulation-based learning with a simple game that consists of few decision variables and requires minimal training.

Research limitations/implications
There are limitations to this pilot study, some of which need to be address in future research. One limitation is the small number of participants (21). Another limitation is that all participants were from a class at an Asian university. While adding to existing research that focused primarily on Anglo-America and Europe, this study’s approach should be evaluated with more subjects from varying cultural backgrounds to validate the findings. The evaluation could be improved with more participants but also additional questions to measure how and why this study’s approach benefits learning success. E.g. it should be explored what component of decision-making or group learning was most significant. With this, it would also be interesting to explore incremental learning and learning across groups along the study duration.

Practical implications
The simulation game can be used in business education. Students enjoyed the interaction with their peers and the instructor. The students stated that it was a good learning experience for them and they made good learning progress.

Originality/value
The prototype demonstrated the general feasibility and the smooth handling of the practical application and integration in online lectures. The aim to develop a serious simulation game for online classes was achieved. It was possible to obtain the main benefits of simulation-based learning with a simple game that consists of few decision variables and therefore requires minimal training and time.
Passive variable acoustic technology for classroom reverberation time: a case study
Authors: Burfoot Megan , GhaffarianHoseini Ali , Ghaffarianhoseini Amirhosein , Naismith Nicola 
Published: November 2022

PurposeTo maximise acoustic comfort in a classroom, the acoustic conditions of the space should be variable. So, the optimal acoustic state also changes when the classroom changes from a study environment into a lecture environment. Passive Variable Acoustic Technology (PVAT) alters a room’s Reverberation Time (RT) by changing the total sound absorption in a room. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the improvements to classroom acoustic comfort when using PVAT.Design/methodology/approachThe study is conducted in an existing tertiary classroom at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. The PVAT is prototyped, and the RTs are measured according to international standards before and after classroom installation. The acoustic measurement method used is a cost-effective application tool where pre- and post-conditions are of primary concern.FindingsPVAT is found to offer statistically significant improvements in RT, but the key benefits are realised in its’ ability to vary RT for different classroom situations. It is predicted that the RT recommendations for two room types outlined in the acoustic standard AS/NZS 2107:2016 are satisfied when using PVAT in a single classroom space. By optimising RT, the acoustic comfort during both study and lecture is significantly improved.Originality/valueWhen PVAT is combined with an intelligent system – Intelligent Passive Room Acoustic Technology (IPRAT) – it can detect sound waves in real time to identify the optimal RT. This paper details a pilot case study that works towards quantifying the benefits of IPRAT, by prototyping and testing the PVAT component of the system.Highlights A pilot case study outlines the development and test of a variable acoustic prototype in a tertiary classroomA method is adopted to measure acoustic conditions, using three under-researched Android applicationsThe benefits of PVAT are realised in its ability to vary RT by adjusting the prototypes’ sound absorptionBy using PVAT in a single space, the recommended RTs for two room types outlined in the acoustic standard AS/NZS 2107:2016 can be satisfiedThe improvements in acoustic comfort due to PVAT are statistically significant
Engaging consumers via online brand communities to achieve brand love and positive recommendations
Authors: Paruthi Mandakini , Kaur Harsandaldeep , Islam Jamid Ul , Rasool Aaleya , Thomas George 
Published: November 2022

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the influence of brand relationship quality and consumer community identification on consumer engagement. This study also examines the mediating role of consumer engagement between brand relationship quality and consumer community identification with brand love. Positive word of mouth is taken as an outcome variable.

Design/methodology/approach
To test the proposed relationships, data were collected from 580 social media-based brand community followers and analysed through structural equation modelling.

Findings
Results corroborate brand relationship quality and consumer community identification as critical drivers of consumer engagement on the online platforms. The results further reveal a positive association between consumer engagement and brand love which consequently foster positive word of mouth. The findings also corroborate the partial as well as full mediating role of consumer engagement on different proposed associations.

Originality/value
This study offers an in-depth insight of specific motivations to engage consumers in the virtual domain, make them adore their brands and spread a positive word. All of these outcomes are crucial in offering competitive advantages to firms. This study validates the relevance of consumer engagement interactions in contemporary firms’ relationship marketing strategies.
Risks of malignancies among patients with psoriasis: A cohort study of 360 patients
Authors: Watanabe Tomoya , Watanabe Yuko , Asai Chika , Asami Miho , Watanabe Yukihiko , Saigusa Yusuke , Yamaguchi Yukie 
Published: November 2022

AbstractPsoriasis is a systemic, chronic, immunologically‐mediated disease affecting approximately 2%–4% of the worldwide population. It is well known that psoriasis is associated with several comorbidities such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and malignancy. Although meta‐analyses and large prospective cohort studies have shown an increased risk of malignancies in patients with psoriasis worldwide, an association between psoriasis and malignancy onset has not yet been established in Japan. We retrospectively analyzed 360 patients with psoriasis at our hospital to evaluate the incidence and types of malignancies in these patients. The incidence rate of malignancy was 14.4% (52/360). Colorectal cancer was the most commonly associated malignancy (20.9%), followed by skin cancer (16.4%), gastric cancer (10.4%), and lung cancer (10.4%). The calculated age‐ and sex‐standardized incidence ratio of malignancies was 1.235 (95% CI 0.952–1.601) which indicated that the malignancy rate was higher in patients with psoriasis than in the general population, although the difference was not statistically significant. Furthermore, the multivariate analysis revealed increased risk of malignancy in males (HR = 3.15; 95% CI 1.381–7.187; p < 0.001), psoriasis onset at older age (HR = 1.08; 95% CI 1.058–1.111; p < 0.01), and psoriatic erythroderma (HR = 4.44; 95% CI 1.354–14.581; p < 0.05). We also observed that treatment with biological agents tends to reduce the risk of developing malignancy; however, no statistical significance was found. These results suggest that periodic screening for malignancy should be recommended in patients with psoriasis having these risk factors and in those with poorly controlled psoriatic inflammation.
Distressed comps
Authors: Conklin James N. , Coulson N. Edward , Diop Moussa 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWe consider the use and impact of distressed properties as comparables in residential appraisals. First, we describe the incidence of their use and their relative comparability; second, we estimate their impact on the appraisal value itself; and third, we consider their impact on the probability that the appraisal is below the proposed transaction price. We find, generally, that distressed comps are largely good matches to their subject properties, which suggests that they are not necessarily used as a last resort. We find that they are not a drag on appraised value because appraisers learn to make the right adjustments over time. The use of distressed comps is associated with a higher probability of a below‐price appraisal due to the increased spread of appraisals around the contract price, particularly for higher priced homes. Overall, the use of distressed comps increased the uncertainty in the valuation process, but appraisers learned the appropriate adjustments over time.
Tribal ties around the cooking fire in South Arabia: Some ethnographic lexical notes
Authors: Atbuosh Mohammed A. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis paper reflects on some Arabic terms, previously noted by scholars, of small‐scale monument types, which have a symbolic and semantic conflation of ‘cooking fire’ and ‘permanent occupation’, such asraḍfa,jamara,ʾaṯfiyaandrabaʿa. The paper discusses more terms that confirm this conflation and widen it to include the concept of tribal protection, as a parallel with the pre‐Islamic practice of the ‘fire of alliance’, described by classical Muslim writers and alluded to in Ancient South Arabian inscriptions. The association of fire terminology with tribal protection concepts appears to be related to the idea of food‐sharing alliances.
How should we think about employers’ associations?
Authors: Bryson Alex , Willman Paul 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWe maintain that employer associations are a specific form of employer collusion that is overt, formal and labour market‐focused which encompasses but is by no means confined to collective bargaining. We consider the conditions under which this form of collusion might emerge, and how it might develop. Since the context is the decline of employers’ associations in collective bargaining, we look at how collective bargaining involvement (and its disappearance) might relate to the growth or decline of other forms of collusion in areas such as product and financial markets, and political influence. Our central contention is that employers’ associations continue to perform an important role in helping employers set the terms of trade, albeit one that has adapted to the demise of sectoral bargaining.
A scoping review of interventions to improve oral health in prison settings
Authors: Booth Joelle , O'Malley Lucy , Meek Rosie , Goldrick Niall Mc , Maycock Matthew , Clarkson Janet , Wanyonyi‐Kay Kristina 
Published: November 2022

AbstractObjectiveTo describe the characteristics of oral health interventions implemented in prison settings and explore the barriers and facilitators towards implementation.MethodsFollowing Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review methodology, six databases were searched including Medline (R), Emcare, Embase, AMED, Cochrane and PsycINFO. A total of 978 studies were returned and screened. The inclusion criteria were those studies conducted in a prison population, with an intervention to address oral health and published since 2000.ResultsTen studies published between 2008 and 2021 were included. All were conducted in high‐income countries. Three intervention types were identified: health education (n = 5), teledentistry (n = 3) and screening or triaging (n = 2). The barriers and facilitators to successful implementation were grouped into a framework of four overarching concepts. These included prison environment, population makeup, compliance and staffing.Clinical SignificanceEvidence suggests that oral health interventions in prisons are focused on improving access to services and oral health messages. A range of drivers including the prison environment, staffing levels, recruitment and intervention compliance influence implementation and the success of interventions.
Risk factors associated with readmission within 30 days following stoma surgery: Development of a ‘traffic light’ prediction model
Authors: Plonkowski Alexander , Allison Callum , Philipson Pete , Brady Richard R. W. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAimPatients undergoing stoma surgery have a higher risk for early readmission. Some patients may benefit from closer postdischarge surveillance to provide early detection of complications and timely intervention. However, there is a paucity of validated tools to identify those at higher risk of readmission. Here, we aim to determine the independent risk factors associated with readmission within 30 days of discharge following stoma surgery, attempt to validate previous predictive models and develop a novel prediction tool.MethodA retrospective review of 423 patients who underwent ileostomy or colostomy stoma formation at a UK tertiary colorectal centre between 2019 and 2021. Univariate, multivariate and logistic regression analyses were used to analyse a large number of demographics and risk factors and the association with readmission.ResultsThis study cohort included 220 ileostomy and 203 colostomy patients. Of these, 87 (20.6%) were readmitted within 30 days of discharge following index surgery. A large number of demographics were evaluated for association with readmission. Readmission was associated with chronic heart failure (p < 0.05), postoperative stoma‐specific complications (bleeding, p = 0.02; high‐output stoma, p = 0.01) and those with a loop ileostomy (34.0% vs. 18.6%; p = 0.01). A previous predictive model was ineffective in this cohort, therefore a simplified ‘traffic light’ risk scoring system was developed and found to have improved discrimination.ConclusionReadmission following stoma formation is associated with key variables that could provide the means to triage, risk score and potentially predict readmissions. We found that a novel and simplified scoring system may provide improved prediction.
Gracilis muscle interposition for complex perineal fistulas: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the literature
Authors: Garoufalia Zoe , Gefen Rachel , Emile Sameh Hany , Silva‐Alvarenga Emanuela , Horesh Nir , Freund Michael R. , Wexner Steven D. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAimComplex perineal fistulas (CPFs) are among the most challenging problems in colorectal practice. Various procedures have been used to treat CPFs, with none being a panacea. Our study aimed to assess the overall success and complication rates after gracilis muscle interposition in patients with CPF.MethodPubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases were systematically searched until January 2022 according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Studies including children <18 years or <10 patients were excluded, as well as reviews, duplicate or animal studies, studies with poor documentation (no report of success rate) and non‐English text. An open‐source, cross‐platform software for advanced meta‐analysis openMeta [Analyst]™ version 12.11.14 and Cochrane Review Manager 5.4® were used to conduct the meta‐analysis of data.ResultsTwenty‐five studies published between 2002 and 2021 were identified. The studies included 658 patients (409 women). Most patients had rectovaginal (50.7%) or rectourethral fistulas (33.7%). The most common causes of CPF were pelvic surgery (29.4%) and inflammatory bowel disease (25.2%). A history of radiotherapy was reported in approximately 18% of the patients. 498 (75.7%) patients with CPF achieved complete healing after gracilis muscle interposition. The weighted mean rate of success of the gracilis interposition procedure was 79.4% (95% CI 73.8%–85%, I2 = 75.3%), the weighted mean short‐term complication rate was 25.7% (95% CI 18.1–33.2, I2 = 84.1%) and the weighted mean rate for 30‐day reoperation was 3.6% (95% CI 1.6–5.6, I2 = 42%). The weighted mean rate of fistula recurrence was 16.7% (95% CI 11%–22.3%, I2 = 61%).ConclusionThe gracilis muscle interposition technique is a viable treatment option for CPF. Surgeons should be familiar with indications and techniques to offer it as an option for patients. Given the relatively infrequent use of the operation, referral rather than performance of graciloplasty is an acceptable option.
Does biodiversity‐focused protection of the seabed deliver carbon benefits? A U.K. case study
Authors: Epstein Graham , Roberts Callum M. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractSubtidal seabed sediments are one of the planet's biggest organic carbon stores, but have been poorly considered in nature‐based climate change mitigation. Protection of the seabed is predominantly through establishment of marine protected area (MPA) networks, but their emphasis on biodiversity may limit their carbon value. The United Kingdom has one of the most extensive networks of MPAs in the world, yet damaging human activities are excluded from only a small portion. We calculate that full protection of the MPA network would offer limited carbon benefit, due to below average organic carbon stocks and disturbance from mobile fishing gears when compared to the entire U.K. seabed. We find that inshore exclusion zones (where mobile gears are restricted from nearshore areas to benefit biodiversity and low‐impact fishers) could offer greater carbon benefits compared to MPAs. However, neither of these biodiversity‐focused protection strategies are as effective for seabed carbon as targeted protection.
Split‐dose versus day‐before regimen of sodium picosulfate plus magnesium citrate for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy in children: Randomized controlled trial
Authors: Di Nardo Giovanni , Felici Enrico , Zenzeri Letizia , Mennini Maurizio , Evangelisti Melania , Parisi Pasquale , Massolo Anna Claudia , Hassan Cesare , Piccirillo Marisa , Lucchini Livia , Furio Silvia , Quatrale Giovanna , Strisciuglio Caterina 
Published: November 2022

ObjectivesPolyethylene glycol (PEG) split‐dose regimen is recommended as the option of choice for colon preparation before colonoscopy in children and adults. Sodium picosulfate plus magnesium citrate (SPMC) is equally effective but better tolerated than PEG for bowel preparation before colonoscopy in children. The aim of this study was to assess the superiority of SPMC split‐dose regimen compared with SPMC day‐before regimen for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy in children.MethodsThis was a multicenter, randomized, single‐blind study. Pediatric inpatients undergoing colonoscopy received SPMC either in the day‐before dosing or in split dosing. Overall bowel cleansing was assessed using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) and was rated as successful when BBPS was ≥6. Patient tolerability, acceptability, and compliance were recorded.ResultsThe rate of successful cleansing level was significantly higher in the split‐dose group than in the day‐before group (P < 0.001). The BBPS scores were significantly higher in the split‐dose group than in the day‐before group for the whole colon (P < 0.001), the right colon (P < 0.001) and transverse colon (P < 0.001). Patient acceptability was better in the split‐dose group (P = 0.0003; P = 0.005). The percentage of children needing nasogastric tube placement was better in the split‐dose group (P = 0.007).ConclusionsThe split‐dose regimen of SPMC was superior to the day‐before regimen in terms of successful colon cleansing and acceptability.
Animal models for the evaluation of antipsychotic agents
Authors: Ayyar Porkodi , Ravinder Jamuna Rani 
Published: November 2022

AbstractSchizophrenia, the most serious among psychoses, has negative symptoms such as anhedonia, avolition and apathy, and cognitive defects in addition to positive symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions characterising all psychotic disorders. Traditional antipsychotics had dopamine D2 receptor antagonism as their principal mechanism of action, with disabling extrapyramidal symptoms as corollary. Newer atypical agents with diverse receptor actions introduced to circumvent this issue, nevertheless, had varied side effects such as agranulocytosis, insulin resistance, seizures, and cardiac events. Also, symptoms in cognitive and negative domains do not respond well even to newer agents creating an unmet need. Designing a valid animal model with translational relevance for a complex disease such as schizophrenia is a tedious process. Induction or suppression of certain animal behaviours by test compounds (behavioural models) and antagonising effects induced by compounds with psychotic potential (pharmacological models) are the conventional models used. One among the major disadvantages with conventional models is that these paradigms are induced acutely and relate to aberration of a single neurotransmitter system, which is in sharp contrast to the chronic nature and interplay of multiple neurotransmitter systems in psychotic diseases. However, with progress in elucidation of disease mechanisms, novel models are generated utilising developmental, genetic, and environmental factors (neurodevelopmental models) to effectively reflect the human disease pathogenesis and clinical manifestations, but with paucity of studies assessing the impact of drugs on them. This review presents an overview of schizophrenia hypotheses, requisites of a valid animal model, available animal models with their advantages and disadvantages.