Service Solutions Research Articles

A Comparative Evaluation of Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) and ChatGPT-4 in Statistical Analyses

A Comparative Evaluation of Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) and ChatGPT-4 in Statistical Analyses

The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Working Conditions and Efficiency of Radiographers at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences' Radiology and CT Scan Imaging Centers

Background: Radiographers are highly skilled imaging technology users who work directly with COVID-19 cases. Objectives: This study aims to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the working conditions and efficiency of radiographers and their level of satisfaction with personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, and facilities during the COVID-19 epidemic. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted among radiographers registered in the radiology and CT scan imaging centers of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences and some private centers between June and October 2022. A questionnaire with 28 multiple-choice questions was used to collect information. The questionnaire consisted of two sections; the first part contained demographic information. In the second part, participants answered questions about changes in working conditions, such as changes in stress level, work efficiency, the need for more rest, imaging time, use of equipment, and personal protective equipment at work, based on their experiences and observations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data analysis was performed using Statistical Product Service Solutions (SPSS) software, version 26.0, with statistical significance assumed at a P-value < 0.05. Results: One hundred and fifty radiographers completed the questionnaire. The mean age and mean work experience of participants were 33.2 ± 8.3 years and 9 ± 7.2 years, respectively. The results showed that most participants of both sexes agreed that they needed more rest (P-value < 0.05); their work efficiency had not decreased significantly during the COVID-19 epidemic. The stress level of participants had significantly increased compared to before the epidemic. There were significant differences between government-owned hospitals and private radiology centers regarding the presence of a COVID-19-related protocol, the compulsory use of masks, the existence of decontamination instructions, the type of air decontamination, the contact with imaging equipment manufacturers, the timing of decontamination, and the type of decontamination applied to the imaging equipment (P-value < 0.05). Conclusions: This study demonstrated that the reduction in work efficiency among radiographers was not significant compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the study's results, radiographers' working conditions underwent numerous adjustments over the course of the COVID-19 epidemic.

The role of clinical exchange programs in postgraduate obgyn training: A case-study of the FIGO-WATOG One World Exchange.

To evaluate the role of clinical exchange programs in postgraduate obgyn training using the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)-World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology (WATOG) One World Exchange (OWE), a clinical exchange program held in France in October 2023, as a case-study. This was a cross-sectional study. A 31-item structured questionnaire designed with Google Forms was electronically distributed to the 51 obgyn postgraduate trainees (OWE fellows) who participated in the OWE, to collect information about the exchange. Collected data was analyzed using IBM Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) Statistics for Windows. The survey response rate was 68.6%. The mean age of the respondents was 33.0 ± 4.0 years. Majority of the them were females (26, 74.3%), married (19, 54.3%), at least in their third year of training (30, 85.7%) and from Africa (11, 31.4%). During the period of the exchange program, fellows observed various obstetric and gynecologic procedures, including open and minimal access procedures, with more than one-fifth (8, 22.9%) of them reporting that they were allowed to assist in some of these procedures. The fellows noted salient differences in practice between their exchange hospitals and their home countries. An overwhelming majority (30, 85.7%) of the fellows believed the OWE was beneficial and would positively impact their clinical practices back in their home countries. Clinical exchange programs like the OWE provide valuable benefits in improving the clinical knowledge and skills of postgraduate obgyn trainees.

Long-term average throughput-utilization utility maximization in platform-aggregated manufacturing service collaboration

Enhancing capacity utilization of manufacturing resources is of utmost importance in tackling the current challenges of meeting customized and small-batch market demands. Given the research highlights on platform-based manufacturing service collaboration (MSC) offering high-quality service solutions, efficient service scheduling strategies are urgently needed to maximize overall utility amidst great computational complexity and unpredictable task arrivals. To address this issue, this paper proposes a novel distributed online task dispatch and service scheduling (DOTDSS) strategy in platform-aggregated MSC. What sets our method apart is its goal to optimize a long-term average utility performance with considering queuing dynamics of manufacturing services in multi-task processing, thereby maintaining sustainable platform operations. Firstly, we jointly consider task dispatch and service scheduling decisions into the formulation of a quality-of-service aware (QoS) stochastics optimization problem. The newly constructed logarithmic utility function effectively strikes a trade-off between the throughput and capacity utilization of manufacturing services with diverse capabilities. By incorporating the goal of reducing queue lengths, we then transform the optimization problem into a form with less computational complexity and guaranteed optimality using Lyapunov optimization. We further propose a DOTDSS strategy that relies solely on the current system state and queue information to generate scalable MSC solutions. It does not need to predict task arrival statistics in advance, and it exhibits great adaptability to uncertainties in task arrivals and service availabilities. Finally, numerical results based on simulation data and real workload traces demonstrate the effectiveness of our method. It also shows that the aggregation collaboration pattern among a group of candidates can achieve better performance than that by the optimal candidate alone.

Research on the factors affecting the compressive strength of rubber powder modified cement-stabilized crushed stone based on orthogonal experiments

Based on an orthogonal experimental design, this study introduces rubber powder particle size alongside rubber powder content, aggregate gradation, and cement content as factors. A total of 16 mix proportions were formulated. For each mixture, compaction tests and unconfined compressive strength (UCS) tests were conducted. Using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) software, a multifactor variance analysis was performed to determine the influence levels of the four factors on maximum dry density and compressive strength. The optimal mix proportion was selected based on compressive strength. The results indicate that aggregate gradation and rubber powder content significantly affect the maximum dry density of the mixture, with aggregate gradation having the greatest impact. Rubber powder content has the most substantial effect on compressive strength, while rubber particle size has the least influence. The optimal formulation is 7% cement content, 30-mesh rubber powder, 0.5% rubber powder content, and a skeletal dense gradation close to the median.

Assessment of Food Preferences, Eating Practices, and Nutritional Status Among In-school Able and Disabled Adolescents of Ages 10 - 19 In Minna, Niger State

Background: Malnutrition affects school-age children's health, growth, and academic performance. Adolescents often consume unhealthy fast foods and follow crash diets influenced by peers, media, and cultural norms. Adolescents with disabilities, including physical, intellectual, sensory, developmental, and mental health disabilities, may face additional challenges in accessing and maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet as they may face additional barriers. Understanding the unique needs and challenges faced by adolescents with disabilities is crucial in promoting their overall health and well-being. Objectives: The study aimed to compare the nutritional status of able and disabled adolescents in Government Vocational and Technical College and Niger State School of Special Education in Minna, as well as their food preferences, eating practices, and the factors affecting their nutritional status. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional design, administering 400 questionnaires to disabled and able students. The responses were 100% collected using self-administered structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed, and results were presented utilizing tables and figures, with a statistical significance level set at P < 0.05. The IBM statistical product and service solutions (IBM SPSS statistics), version 27.0 software was employed for data analysis to explore and understand the food preferences, eating practices, and nutritional status of in-school adolescents with disabilities in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. This approach allowed for a comprehensive assessment of the diverse factors influencing the dietary habits and nutritional well-being of adolescents with disabilities in the study. Results: The study involved 400 participants, 12.8% aged over 12, 50.3% aged 12 - 15, and 37.0% above 15. Females made up 51.0% of the participants. About 40% of disabled participants had inadequate dietary patterns, compared to 10% of able participants. There was a significant difference in the distribution of BMI groups between the able and disabled subjects (x2 = 26.984, df = 3, P = 0.000). Socio-demographic of the participants based on age and gender showed a significant association with the nutritional status of able adolescents at (χ2 = 44.593, P = 0.000) and (χ2 = 4.650, P = 0.031) respectively and among disabled at (χ2 = 18.303, P = 0.000) and (χ2 = 23.925, P = 0.000) respectively. Conclusions: The study revealed disabled adolescents often skip meals, consume fast foods, and have poor dietary habits. Interventions like education and increased access to healthy food options are needed.

Replacing hospital nurse consultations with home-based nurse consultations for severe spasticity patients on intrathecal baclofen: a qualitative study

Aim This qualitative study explored the experiences of patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals after replacing hospital consultations with a home service solution for patients treated for severe spasticity with intrathecal baclofen. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six patients, six caregivers and six healthcare professionals. The data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results Four themes were identified: 1) Caregivers’ new role and contribution to treatment, 2) Hospital consultations in home settings changed the balance of power, 3) A compassionate relationship, and 4) Contextual care for patients. Conclusion The home-based consultations improved caregivers’ understanding of the treatment and helped them to become active spokespersons for the patient by contributing important information about the patient’s perspectives and the effects of the treatment. The balance of power shifted towards a more equitable dynamic between patients and nurses during home consultations, facilitated by greater involvement of the patient perspective. The nurses’ working conditions changed, but patients and caregivers appreciated the shift in treatment setting.

Optimising co-design processes in telemedicine innovation-developing a telemedical solution for emergency medical services.

Stakeholder engagement plays a vital role in driving advancements in product development. This imperative now extends to the healthcare domain, driven by the scarcity of healthcare professionals and the pressing demand for effective solutions. Through the application of design thinking and co-design methodologies, this study endeavours to promote comprehensive stakeholder involvement, creating streamlined processes and adaptable templates geared towards fostering innovative solutions for tele-emergency medicine. In this study design thinking and co-design methods are developed, adapted, and tested, to create effective tools and demonstrate their application. This is part of a process involving stakeholders and lead users to develop a telemedicine solution for emergency medical services. This research is descriptive in kind, offering a transparent and holistic portrayal of the co-design process. The rural region of Burgenland in Austria was chosen for this study, with the challenges of its weak infrastructure offering valuable insights. The tools were tested in co-design workshops, with the participants continuously observed by the research team. Seventeen healthcare professionals, emergency medical technicians and academics participated in a co-design process to develop a telemedicine solution for emergency medical services. The results section presents practical co-creative healthcare innovation tools and templates that have been shown to facilitate the co-design process. The study developed and applied co-design elements for the creation of a prototype concept for telemedicine in emergency medicine and offers valuable insights for similar projects involving diverse stakeholders. It shows that structured co-design activities help all stakeholders to jointly create solutions that meet the overall needs.

Prevalence and Pattern of Labial Frenal Attachments in Adult Nigerians - a Pilot Study

Introduction The frenum is a band of mucous membrane which connects the lips and cheeks to the alveolar mucosa, underlying periosteum, or the gingiva with a primary function of stabilizing the lips and tongue. There are variations of frenal attachment and morphologies, some associated with health, others resulting to loss of periodontium. This study therefore aims to assess the various attachments and morphologies within our study population. Materials and Methods This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the Oral Diagnosis and Periodontology clinics of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Idi-Araba among participants who reported to both clinics. Convenience sampling method was employed in participants’ selection, and interviewer-administered questionnaires were used for data collection and documentation of socio-demographic variables, and findings of intra-oral examination. Ethical approval was obtained from the institutional Health Research Ethics Committee and informed consent was obtained from each participant. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version 27. P values < 0.05 were statistically significant. Results The study comprised 337 participants, 203 (60.2%) were females. Mean age was 34.6±15.2 years. The frenal attachment distribution in the maxilla was mucosal 204 (60.5%), gingival 105 (31.2%), papillary 23 (6.8%), and papillary penetrating 5 (1.5%);while in the mandible, 233 (69.1%), 92 (27.3%), 9 (2.7%) and 3 (0.9%) presented with mucosal, gingival, papillary, and papillary penetrating frenal attachment respectively. Simple frenum was the most prevalent frenum morphology in the maxilla [328 (97.3%)] and the mandible [321 (95.2%)], followed by trifid frenum in both maxilla [5 (1.5%)] and mandible [4 (1.2%)]. Diastema was present in 27.6% in maxilla and 11.0% in the mandible. Conclusion In this study, mucosal type was predominant among all age groups. Males presented more with gingival and mucosal type of frenal insertion, while females presented more with papillary type of frenal insertion. Papillary and/or papillary penetrating were significantly associated with the presence of diastema.

Implementing circular economy principles: evidence from multiple cases

With an orientation on sustainability and economic growth, the concept of circular economy (CE) emerges to tackle socio-environmental challenges. Current literature has provided important frameworks from CE operations and business model perspectives. However, in practice, companies are still facing the challenges of insufficient knowledge, lack of standard procedure, and resource constraint. Thus, this paper aims to answer the research questions: how can companies effectively implement CE principles in their operations? And how can such implementation result in value creation such as new products or service solutions? Through conducting seven case studies mainly in Wales, UK, our paper identifies the key activities of CE implementation projects, proposes a holistic process model, and further addresses three different CE scenarios. Our study contributes to the understanding of CE process and circular business models with empirical evidence. Findings can provide future research direction as well as implication for business and policy makers.

The contribution of Tanzania library association in enhancing the librarianship profession: Views from the under 40-year-Olds - a quantitative study

This study assessed the contribution of the Tanzania Library Association in Enhancing the Librarianship Profession: Views from Under 40-Year-Olds librarians were gathered. The study adopted a quantitative approach with a case study design. Thirty-six respondents purposively selected from the Tanzania Librarian Forum and the Tanzania Library Association were involved in this study. Data were collected through a questionnaire created using a Google form. The questionnaire was shared with respondents and remained active for 2 weeks to allow them to fill it in. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Service Solutions (SPSS) Version 23 computer programme. The study found that 47.2% of participants were very familiar with TLA, which suggests that a substantial portion of the participants strongly understand the Tanzania Library and Information Association (TLA) and its objectives. Regarding the perceived contribution of TLA in advancing professional development opportunities for librarians under 40, results demonstrated that a majority, comprising 24 respondents (66.7%), agreed that TLA indeed fosters such opportunities. Furthermore, 41.7% reported that TLA enhances networking platforms for librarians under 40. However, another 30.6% said that TLA was essential in addressing the ever-evolving needs and issues faced by librarians under 40. Professional associations are vital for the career development of their members, and TLA is not left behind. From the findings, the study recommends that TLA continues to foster development in its members by utilising different strategies like preparation and conducting continuous professional training courses for its members and the library profession at large, publicity among different institutions within and outside the country and forging links with other international information professional associations.

Sustainable Mobility as a Service: A Scientometric Review in the Context of Agenda 2030

City planners are facing an emergency to develop, promote, and implement actions that allow the mobility needs of people and businesses in cities (and their surroundings) to be satisfied to assure a better quality of life. Among the different actions to promote, there is public transport, which should be the cornerstone of sustainable urban mobility. The only way to achieve the transition from private to public is by integrating services into a multimodal network and then encouraging interchange between different modes of transportation. In this context, the development of mobility as a service (MaaS) solutions is significant, and different studies have been developed in recent years. The paper thus introduces a scientometric review of such a topic in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030. The study focuses on the current state of MaaS implementation, trends, and research gaps, with an in-depth analysis of emerging themes, based on 819 documents selected from the WoS and Scopus databases. Introducing the database, and research methodology, an accurate interpretation of the data generated by the bibliometric analysis, and the primary evaluation parameters are outlined. The identified studies have been then categorized into three thematic groups with the intention of offering a comprehensive study that identifies the shortcomings and difficulties in the research carried out in these areas up to today. Particular attention is paid to how this research relates to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Students’ perception of healthcare services and factors affecting their utilization at a Nigerian University: a cross-sectional study

Healthcare service utilization among university students is critical for ensuring their health and academic success. This study was performed to determine the level of utilization as well as the perception and factors influencing the utilization of healthcare services by students at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD). This research involved a cross-sectional survey in which a semi-structured online questionnaire was used to collect data and a multistage sampling technique was used to sample the students. The students’ perceptions were converted to scores by summing their responses across the questions. The total score for each student was compared against the midpoint of the possible score range. Perceptions with a total score greater than or equal to 12.5 were categorized as positive, while those with a total score less than 12.5 were categorized as negative. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of healthcare service utilization. Utilization of healthcare services, the key outcome variable, was defined as the frequency with which students accessed available health services. All analyses were carried out using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) software. A total of 429 students participated in this study, majority of whom were females (304, 70.9%), with a mean age of 18.9 ± 1.7 years. Three hundred and seventy-five students (87.4%) reported utilizing healthcare services at the university of which 186 (43.4%) reported to occasionally utilize healthcare services in the university. A total of 33.1% perceived that the attitude of staff was poor, while 12.6% strongly disagreed that the healthcare staff were incompetent. Overall, the majority (287, 66.9%) of the students had a negative perception of the utilization of healthcare services. Approximately 16% agreed that the high cost of drugs affects their utilization, while 35.9% agreed that the services provided were too expensive. Predictors of healthcare service utilization included being over 20 years old (AOR = 3.6, 95% CI: 1.1–11.6), study level, with fourth-year students having the highest likelihood of utilization (AOR = 13.8, 95% CI: 5.1–37.4), and positive perception of healthcare staff attitude (AOR = 2.5, 95% CI: 1.1–5.9). Students from lower-income families (< 200,000 Naira) were significantly more likely to utilize healthcare services (AOR = 39.2, 95% CI: 12.6–121.5). The study revealed that, despite widespread usage of healthcare services, students have a predominantly negative perception of these services. Key factors influencing healthcare utilization include age, study level, attitude of staff and family income. Addressing these barriers through targeted interventions can improve health outcomes and promote equitable access to quality healthcare.

Influence of Communication Strategies on Organizational Performance: A Case of the Office of the Auditor General of State Finances in Rwanda

This research paper investigated the effect of communication strategies on organizational success. It specifically assessed the influence of participatory communication, result-based communication, and multi-channelled communication strategies on the success of the Office of Auditor General of state finances (OAG). The paper applied a descriptive and correlation design with a mixed approach. A sample size of 150 was drawn from a target of 248 workers who participated in various service deliveries in Rwanda. A stratified sampling method was adopted to select a representative group. Primary data was obtained utilizing questionnaire surveys and interviews. Data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential analysis with the aid of the statistical product and service solutions version 26.0. Results to the first objective felt that that 43.0% agreed with openness, 37.6% with dialogue and consultation, and 34.2% strongly agreed with shared decision-making. It revealed the significant correlation between dialogue and time schedules (r=.206; p-value=.000). To the second objective results show that 38.6% strongly agreed with the articulation of performance expectations and provision of performance feedback was agreed by 47.7%. The research felt that 40.9% agreed that the use of information in problem-solving applied during service delivery. Results demonstrated that the effect on the provision of performance feedback on cost efficiency, time schedules, and service quality, the study ascertained that the provision of performance feedback is statistically significant with cost efficiency (r=0.122*; p-value=0.035). Results to the third objective demonstrated that the number of channels used in delivering messages was used as strongly agreed by 35.2%. It has been shown that 36.9% agreed with the cohesiveness of multi-voiced messages (agree=36.9; strongly agree= 31.5). Results show a significant correlation between the cohesiveness and consistency of multi-voiced messages and time schedules (r=0.105, p-value=0.071). In conclusion, the study concludes that participatory communication is correlated with dialogue and time schedules, and results-driven communication is associated with feedback on cost efficiency, time schedules, and service quality, the study ascertained the provision of performance feedback. This study recommends that OAG human resources personnel should adopt effective communication strategies, to encourage the attainment of expected goals. The study suggested that further studies should gather data from workers, clients as well as stakeholders to enrich empirical literature.

The Planning Process of “HOMERESC” Home Service System

This paper presents the planning process of the HOMERESC mobile application, the home service system. In contemporary times, locating companies or individuals providing home repair services has become increasingly challenging. Home repairing services in Malaysia encompass a range of maintenance and renovation tasks to enhance the condition and functionality of residential properties. Some examples include the Taman Seri Berembang flat building, which was formerly in critical condition. A 22-year-old complex of flats with 30 homes was discovered to be damaged and unsafe to live in. Therefore, a mobile application named "HOMERESC" Home Service System was developed to address all the issues and ensure the welfare of users. The name ‘HOMERESC’ was chosen to represent this application's ability to "rescue" all damaged homes. An Agile methodology has been used to build this system, ensuring the project’s goals are met and the development process goes smoothly. The implication of the research suggests that the mobile application offers a secure and viable solution for home repair services. In conclusion, the research demonstrates that the HOMERESC mobile application could enhance the safety and welfare of residential property owners.

MENYINGKAP IMPLEMENTASI DAN DAMPAK MODEL NEO-WEBERIAN STATE DALAM REVOLUSI BIROKRASI INTERNATIONAL

This research uses a literature review (SLR) study to investigate the application of the Neo-Weberian State (NWS) model in global bureaucratic reform, with an emphasis on economic, social and health issues. This research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the implementation of NWS, critically evaluate its success and provide recommendations for developing government governance and community services. This research applies a five-stage approach by Transfield to review the literature on the implementation of the Neo-Weberian State (NWS) over the past few decades. This review combines results from qualitative and quantitative research that has been published between 2021-2024 in various European countries. The results show that the Neo Weberian State (NWS) can increase efficiency in public services and overcome global challenges, despite facing internal obstacles, limited resources, complex regulations, and shortcomings in accountability and transparency. This research emphasizes the importance of adaptation according to context, capacity building, simpler deregulation, and strict supervision to ensure the effectiveness of the Neo Weberian State (NWS). The participation of government, civil society and the private sector is considered very important in creating new and creative public service solutions. This research outlines how the Neo-Weberian State (NWS) model faces broad challenges in carrying out bureaucratic reform. The NWS improves the quality of public services, addresses internal constraints, and emphasizes contextual adaptation, capacity building, modest deregulation, and strict supervision, which are critical to governance and public services. Although it provides a solution for solving problems in the current era of revolution, additional research is still needed to fully understand its impact and design more effective implementation models.

Digital Solutions for Efficient Posyandu Services

Abstract: The advancement of digital technology emphasizes the importance of management information systems in enhancing efficiency in health care. General Background: Integrated Health Posts (Posyandu) are crucial facilities at the village level, focusing on preventive health efforts. Specific Background: In Ganggang Panjang Village, queuing issues and manual data processing hinder Posyandu cadres, leading to inefficiencies. Knowledge Gap: Existing literature lacks tailored solutions for the unique challenges faced by Posyandu in rural areas. Aims: This study aims to design a digital-based Posyandu service system to streamline data collection, recording, and reporting. Results: Using Agile Web Development, the proposed system is browser-accessible, significantly improving operational efficiency through a functional website developed in PHP and JavaScript. Novelty: This research introduces a comprehensive digital solution tailored to rural health providers’ needs. Implications: The findings highlight the potential for digital solutions to enhance health service delivery in rural communities, contributing to improved health outcomes. Highlights: Efficiency Improvement: The digital system streamlines data collection and reporting for Posyandu, reducing manual processing time. Accessibility: The system is designed to be accessible via various browsers, enhancing usability for cadre members. Tailored Solutions: This research addresses the specific challenges faced by rural health providers, promoting effective health service delivery. Keywords: Posyandu, Health Care, Agile Development, Community Health, Information System

Why Do Some Depressive Patients Have Suicidal Ideation but Others Not? Suicidal Ideation From the Perspective of Affective Neuroscience Personality Traits.

Although major depression is the disorder most frequently associated with suicidal behavior, it is unclear that major depressive disorder patients may develop suicidal ideation. Basic affective system theory may provide a novel and beneficial viewpoint in this field. The goal of this study was to investigate the basic affective system in relation to suicidal ideation in individuals with depression. The study population comprised 160 participants who had been formally diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Participants were divided into two groups according to whether they had suicide ideation (depression with suicide [DS]) (N=93) or not (depression with no suicidal ideation [DNS]) (N=67). The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Suicide Probability Scale (SPS), the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS), and the Affective Neuroscience Personality Scale (ANPS) were applied. Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) 24 and the SPSS macroprocess, which were specifically developed for assessing complex models including serial mediators, were used to analyze the data. The mean age of all participants was 31.1±11 years, and most of them were female (65%). The DS group had a higher family history of psychiatric medication use and suicidal attempts. In addition, BDI, BHS, and SPS total scores were higher, as well as ANGER subscale scores were higher in the DS group. In mediation analysis, the ANGER subscale significantly predicted the presence of suicide ideation. We observed a direct effect of the ANGER subscale score on suicide ideation as well as an indirect effect of the ANGER subscale score on suicidal ideation via depression severity. Higher scores on ANGER are associated with suicidal ideation. Neurobiological correlates, including the ANGER system, may be promising in understanding suicidal behaviors.

Assessing challenges and solutions in substance abuse prevention, harm reduction, and treatment services in New York State

Assessing challenges and solutions in substance abuse prevention, harm reduction, and treatment services in New York State

How digital collaboration capability affects incremental and radical service innovation in manufacturing firms: the mediating role of organizational agility

Purpose Despite a growing number of manufacturing firms actively collaborating with ecosystem members aiming for advanced service solutions, it remains unclear how digital collaboration capability (DCC) affects incremental service innovation (ISI) and radical service innovation (RSI) in the context of ecosystems. Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory and resource orchestration theory, this study aims to investigate the impacts of DCC on ISI/RSI and examine the mediating role of organizational agility (OA). Design/methodology/approach In this empirical paper, the authors obtained questionnaire data from 238 Chinese manufacturing firms embedded in the ecosystems. Then, the authors examined all the hypotheses through hierarchical regression analyses. Findings The empirical evidence indicates that DCC has a distinct effect on ISI and RSI. DCC positively affects ISI, whereas DCC shows an inverted U-shaped effect on RSI. In addition, OA mediates the positive effect of DCC on ISI within a certain range, whereas OA always mediates the inverted U-shaped effect of DCC on RSI. Originality/value This study enriches and extends existing research on DCC and service innovation by elucidating the heterogeneous effects of DCC on ISI/RSI and the complicated mediating role of OA. This study also has practical implications for manufacturing firms to revisit their collaboration capability and agility to boost ISI/RSI in the context of ecosystems.