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Leveraging Fit-effects to Customise Loyalty Programs
No full textEffectively motivating current members of loyalty programs to enhance programs’ suboptimal performance is an important but under-researched area in the literature on loyalty programs and hospitality. This thesis aims to fill the research gaps by examining and leveraging the fit-effects in both linear and tier-based loyalty programs to motivate members’ engagement and enhance members’ perceptions and attitudes toward the firms, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of loyalty programs in the hospitality industry
The Role of Responsible Leadership in Alleviating Poverty Through Decent Work and Employee Well-Being: A Case of Singapore
No full textHow come they know? The Effects of Social Comparison on Value Consciousness and Price Mavenism
Get PDFSocial interactions and the exchange of interpersonal information are important to consumers' shopping experiences. Social interactions can trigger social comparisons that can influence consumer's value and price perceptions. This research investigates the effects of social comparison orientation (SCO) on consumers' value consciousness (VC) and price mavenism (PM). It also examines the moderating role of general self-efficacy (GSE) and identification. We employed a mixed-method approach and investigated the conceptual framework using a survey (N = 229) and an experimental (N = 516) method. The findings revealed the positive effects of SCO on VC and PM. GSE negatively moderates the impact of SCO on VC. Further, when identification with the social referent is high (vs. low) and assimilation (vs. contrast) effect is observed then upward (vs. downward) comparison leads to greater levels of VC and PM. The paper concludes with implications for marketing value-focused brands and retailers
Intersections of Mind and Machine: Navigating the Nexus of Artificial Intelligence, Science Education, and the Preparation of Pre‑service Teachers
Get PDFThe rapid advancement of generative artifcial intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping various sectors, including education. This
editorial explores the intersections of AI, science education, and the preparation of pre-service teachers (PSTs), questioning
whether GenAI represents a truly transformative technology or merely the latest iteration of an educational hype cycle. While
previous technological innovations—such as radio, television, and computers—were initially heralded as revolutionary, their
impact on education has varied signifcantly. The emergence of GenAI, particularly large language models, introduces new
possibilities for personalised learning, digital tutoring, and adaptive content generation, yet its integration into educational
practice remains uneven. Despite growing societal reliance on GenAI, a substantial proportion of in-service teachers report
limited use, citing a lack of training and institutional policies as key barriers. In contrast, research suggests that PSTs are
already engaging with GenAI tools for lesson planning, content summarisation, and assessment preparation. This edito rial underscores the need for initial teacher education (ITE) programmes to provide structured support, ensuring that PSTs
develop both technical profciency and critical AI literacy. Ethical concerns—such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and
epistemic authority—must also be central to teacher training. Focusing on science education, this special issue examines
the opportunities and challenges of GenAI integration. The contributions explore PSTs’ perceptions, competencies, and
preparedness to implement AI-driven tools in their teaching, addressing themes such as inquiry-based learning, pedagogical
content knowledge, and the evolving role of educators in AI-powered classrooms. The discussion highlights the necessity of
balancing technological innovation with critical refection, equipping future teachers to navigate the complexities of AI in
education responsibly. This editorial aims to advance the dialogue on GenAI’s role in teacher preparation, urging educational
institutions to proactively support PSTs in harnessing its potential while fostering a critical, ethical, and pedagogically sound
approach to AI integration in science education
Seeing the wood and the trees: Sustainability education lessons from sustainable forest management
No full textForests are critical ecosystems that are essential for human health and for mitigating the effects of climate change through the reduction of carbon in the atmosphere and their sequestration of carbon. However, increased global deforestation and exploitation of this vital resource have diminished these benefits. Sustainable forest management offers a number of values, principles and practices that can inform and enhance sustainability education. This chapter examines a number of important sustainability concepts that are applied in sustainable forest management, including carbon mitigation, an awareness of the challenges associated with the ‘Tragedy of the Commons’ and the important role of natural resource management, policy and regulation. These values and principles are applicable to a broad range of global natural resource issues and can provide valuable knowledge and understanding in the development and presentation of sustainability education
The impact mechanisms of climate change on the transition to residents’ green lifestyles
No full textThe green transformation of the demand side is crucial for mitigating climate change risks and achieving dual carbon targets. However, existing research primarily emphasizes adaptive behaviors in response to climate risks, often neglecting the significant potential of mitigative actions. By focusing on the adoption of green lifestyles as a key strategy, this study sheds light on the crucial role individuals can play in mitigating climate change. Focusing on 279 cities in China and combining detailed weather data and socio-economic indicators, this study constructs an analytical framework to assess the specific impacts of climate change on residents’ lifestyles. The results indicate that: (1) When the daily average temperature rises above 18°C, the temperature has a positive impact on residents’ green lifestyles; (2) Between average temperatures of 18°C and 30°C, green technological innovation mediates the relationship between climate change and residents’ green lifestyles, while environmental policies positively moderate this relationship when average temperatures exceed 18°C; (3) The impact of temperature on residents’ green lifestyles exhibits a two-year lag and cumulative effect; (4) In regions with moderate economic levels and in subtropical and warm temperate zones, the effect of temperature elevation on enhancing residents’ green lifestyles is particularly significant. By shifting focus to demand-side mitigative behaviors, this study deepens the understanding of individual contributions to climate change mitigation and provides empirical evidence for designing strategies that promote sustainable development
Physical activity interventions in adult kidney transplant recipients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Get PDFBackground: Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) exhibit a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and adverse changes in physical fitness and body composition. Post-transplant management recommends being physically active and evidence in this field is growing. The aim of this review was to update our previous systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effects of physical activity and exercise training interventions in KTRs.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search between March 2021 and September 2024 identified seven additional RCTs. Therefore, this updated review and meta-analysis includes 23 RCTs. Outcomes included cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), strength, blood pressure, body composition, heart rate, markers of dyslipidemia and kidney function, and health-related quality of life.
Results: Twenty-three RCTs, including 1,139 KTRs, were included. The median intervention length was 12 weeks with participants exercising between 2 and 7×/week. Most studies used a mixture of aerobic and resistance training but reporting and intervention content was highly varied. Significant improvements were observed in CRF (V̇O2peak; +3.87 mL/kg/min, p = .0004), physical function (sit-to-stand-60; +7.72 repetitions, p = .0001), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL;+0.13 mmol/L, p = .02). Isolated studies reported improvements in strength, bone health, lean mass, and quality of life (QoL). All studies were found to have a high or moderate risk of bias.
Conclusions: Exercise training or increasing physical activity may confer several benefits in adult KTRs, especially through the improvements in CRF and HDL which have been linked to CVD risk. Despite new literature, there is still a need for long-term larger sampled RCTs and more detailed reporting of intervention details and program adherence