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Background: In Canada, 2 guidelines provide guidance for the management of dyslipidemia. The Patients, Experience, Evidence, Research simplified lipid guidelines, intended for primary care practitioners, and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines, intended for all practitioners, are based on differing methodologies with distinct priorities and preferences. The disparate approaches may contribute to confusion among family practitioners and their co-managed patients, with the potential for compromised care, differing standards for training in the fundamentals of lipidology, and differing criteria that might be used in practice audits to evaluate quality of care., Methods: The Patients, Experience, Evidence, Research (PEER) recommendations were considered by primary authors of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society guideline to identify areas of concordance, discordance, or agreement with qualifications., Results: Discordance between the guidelines is greatest with respect to interpretation of the cholesterol profile, the implications of elevated triglyceride, the utility of apolipoprotein B and non-high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol measurements, the role of nonstatin medications, and the importance of assuring adherence and avoiding undertreatment through follow-up measurement of lipid profiles. The disparate importance attached to identification of patients with enhanced risk due to an elevated lipoprotein (a) level is also apparent., Conclusions: This comparison attempts to reconcile key principles of practice, to foster both high quality of care and fully informed patient-centred decision-making., (© 2024 The Authors.)

The 2020 update of the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations (CSBPR) for the Secondary Prevention of Stroke includes current evidence-based recommendations and expert opinions intended for use by clinicians across a broad range of settings. They provide guidance for the prevention of ischemic stroke recurrence through the identification and management of modifiable vascular risk factors. Recommendations address triage, diagnostic testing, lifestyle behaviors, vaping, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, other cardiac conditions, antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapies, and carotid and vertebral artery disease. This update of the previous 2017 guideline contains several new or revised recommendations. Recommendations regarding triage and initial assessment of acute transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke have been simplified, and selected aspects of the etiological stroke workup are revised. Updated treatment recommendations based on new evidence have been made for dual antiplatelet therapy for TIA and minor stroke; anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrillation; embolic strokes of undetermined source; low-density lipoprotein lowering; hypertriglyceridemia; diabetes treatment; and patent foramen ovale management. A new section has been added to provide practical guidance regarding temporary interruption of antithrombotic therapy for surgical procedures. Cancer-associated ischemic stroke is addressed. A section on virtual care delivery of secondary stroke prevention services in included to highlight a shifting paradigm of care delivery made more urgent by the global pandemic. In addition, where appropriate, sex differences as they pertain to treatments have been addressed. The CSBPR include supporting materials such as implementation resources to facilitate the adoption of evidence into practice and performance measures to enable monitoring of uptake and effectiveness of recommendations.

Green finance plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable urban development by enhancing energy efficiency and supporting low-carbon transitions. This study empirically demonstrates that green finance maturity (GFM), which reflects the development and effectiveness of green financial systems, has a significant positive impact on urban energy efficiency (UEE). Using panel data from Chinese prefecture-level cities spanning 2006 to 2021, the analysis shows that a one-unit increase in GFM improves UEE by 0.221 standard deviations. Mechanism analysis reveals that this effect is primarily mediated through technological advancements and improvements in innovation capacity. Further heterogeneity analysis highlights that GFM's impact is more pronounced in non-resource-based cities and in regions characterized by advanced financial systems, greater global market integration, and higher levels of urbanization. These findings offer valuable, context-specific insights for policymakers seeking to leverage green finance maturity as a tool to promote sustainable urban development across diverse socio-economic and institutional settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: This study aims to describe the main type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) quality improvement (QI) challenges identified by primary care teams in the province of Quebec who participated in the COMPAS + QI collaborative. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used to analyse the results of 8 COMPAS + workshops conducted in 4 regions of the province between 2016 and 2020. Deductive content analysis was performed to classify the reported QI priorities under the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research domains; and proposed change strategies under the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) intervention functions. Results: A total of 177 participants attended the T2DM COMPAS + workshops. Three QI priorities were identified: (1) lack of coordination and integration of T2DM care and services; (2) lack of preventive services for pre-diabetes and T2DM; and (3) lack of integration of the patients-as-partners approach to support T2DM self-management. The proposed QI strategies to address those priorities were classified under the education, training, persuasion, habilitation and restructuring BCW intervention functions. Conclusion: This study provides insights on how QI collaboratives can support the identification of QI priorities and strategies to improve T2DM management in primary care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: Given the coincidental and sustained rise in house prices and foreign capital flows in Kenya, this study aims to understand whether a long-run relationship exists between real diaspora remittances and real house prices. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses data from 2004-Q1 to 2020-Q4 and applies an autoregressive distributed lag model for estimation. Findings: The results indicate that a positive and significant relationship exists between real remittances and real house prices in Kenya in the long run. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge, there is no study exploring the relationship between real remittance inflows and house prices in Kenya, after controlling for other key macroeconomic determinants of house prices. This study addresses this research gap. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a highly atherogenic particle identified as an independent risk factor for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). This study aimed to investigate the frequency of Lp(a) testing and the incidence of elevated Lp(a) levels in the Pakistani population. Methods: For this observational study, Lp(a) and lipid profile data from five years (June 2015 to October 2020) were acquired from the electronic patient records of a diagnostic laboratory with a countrywide network. The association of age and total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), non-HDL, and triglyceride (TG) levels with two thresholds for Lp(a), that is, <30 mg/dL and =30 mg/dL, was calculated using the Kruskal-Wallis test, while the association between Lp(a) levels and lipid variables was calculated using Spearman correlation. Results: For five years, 1060 tests were conducted, averaging 212 tests per year. Of these, 37.2% showed Lp(a) levels above 30 mg/dL. No significant differences were observed in the results between males and females. However, younger individuals displayed significantly higher Lp(a) levels. Additionally, there was only a weak correlation between the Lp(a) levels and other lipid variables. Conclusion: Despite being recognized as a risk factor for ASCVD in the Pakistani population, only a small proportion of the large population underwent Lp(a) testing. Moreover, a significant proportion of the population exceeded this threshold. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: The metabolic syndrome in patients with schizophrenia has consistently been a challenge for clinicians. Previous studies indicate that individuals with schizophrenia are highly prone to developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In recent years, a continuous stream of new observational studies has been reported, emphasizing the pressing need for clinicians to gain a more precise understanding of the association between schizophrenia and T2DM. The objective of this meta-analysis is to integrate new observational studies and further explore the potential link between schizophrenia and the risk of T2DM. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science using medical subject headings (MeSH) and relevant keywords. The risk of bias in cohort studies and case-control studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS), while cross-sectional studies were evaluated using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality scale (AHRQ), scoring was based on the content of the original studies. A fixedeffects model was employed if P > 0.1 and I2 ≤ 50%, indicating low heterogeneity. Conversely, a random-effects model was utilized if I2 > 50%, indicating substantial heterogeneity. Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger's test. Statistical analyses were carried out using Stata statistical software version 14.0. Results: This meta-analysis comprised 32 observational studies, involving a total of 2,007,168 patients with schizophrenia and 35,883,980 without schizophrenia, published from 2004 to 2023. The pooled analysis revealed a significant association between a history of schizophrenia and an increased risk of T2DM (Odds Ratio [OR] = 2.15; 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.83--2.52; I2 = 98.9%, P < 0.001). Stratified by gender, females with schizophrenia (OR = 2.12; 95% CI: 1.70- 2.64; I2 = 90.7%, P < 0.001) had a significantly higher risk of T2DM than males (OR = 1.68; 95% CI: 1.39-2.04; I2 = 91.3%, P < 0.001). Regarding WHO regions, EURO (OR = 2.73; 95% CI: 2.23-3.35; I2 = 97.5%, P < 0.001) exhibited a significantly higher risk of T2DM compared to WPRO (OR = 1.72; 95% CI: 1.32-2.23; I2 = 95.2%, P < 0.001) and AMRO (OR = 1.82; 95% CI: 1.40-2.37; I2 = 99.1%, P < 0.001). In terms of follow-up years, the >20 years subgroup (OR = 3.17; 95% CI: 1.24- 8.11; I2 = 99.4%, P < 0.001) showed a significantly higher risk of T2DM than the 10-20 years group (OR = 2.26; 95% CI: 1.76-2.90; I2 = 98.6%, P < 0.001) and <10 years group (OR = 1.68; 95% CI: 1.30-2.19; I2 = 95.4%, P < 0.001). Conclusions: This meta-analysis indicates a strong association between schizophrenia and an elevated risk of developing diabetes, suggesting that schizophrenia may function as an independent risk factor for T2DM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gut microbiota plays an important role in the regulation of bone homeostasis and bone health. Recent studies showed that these effects could be mediated through microbial metabolites released by the microbiota like short-chain fatty acids, metabolism of endogenous molecules such as bile acids, or a complex interplay between microbiota, the endocrine system, and the immune system. Importantly, some studies showed a reciprocal relationship between the endocrine system and gut microbiota. For instance, postmenopausal estrogen deficiency could lead to dysbiosis of the gut microbiota, which could in turn affect various immune response and bone remodeling. In addition, evidence showed that shift in the indigenous gut microbiota caused by antibiotics treatment may also impact normal skeletal growth and maturation. In this mini-review, we describe recent findings on the role of microbiome in bone homeostasis, with a particular focus on molecular mechanisms and their interactions with the endocrine and immune system. We will also discuss the recent findings on estrogen deficiency and microbiota dysbiosis, and the clinical implications for the development of new therapeutic strategies for osteoporosis and other bone disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tramadol and remifentanil, which is an opioid analgesic are known to have a local anesthetic effect and the present study aimed to evaluate the local anesthetic efficacy of them on twenty-five adult male rabbits Oryctolagus cuniculus (aged between 10-12 months and weighing 1.5±0.08g) who were divided into five groups received the following treatment subcutaneously for 5 days; G1: 5% Tramadol 15 mg/kg BW; G2: 2% Remifentanil 2 mg/kg BW; G3: 2% Lidocaine 4 mg/kg BW; G4: 2% Remifentanil with epinephrine 0.00l mg/kg BW; and G5:2% Remifentanil with Carbopol gel 2 mg/kg BW. Baseline, pre-anesthetic, and post-anesthetic physiological parameters, including temperature, respiratory rate, and heart rate, were meticulously recorded for all groups following local administration of lidocaine, tramadol, and remifentanil. The results showed that tramadol caused a significant decrease in the temperature while other groups showed non-significant effect, results also revealed that pain evaluation that performed according to Grimace Scale scores and by the behavioral analysis of pain assessment elucidated that Lidocaine treatment group showed a statistically significant lower pain response compared to the Tramadol and Remifentanil groups and further significant improvement in pain were observed with the addition of epinephrine or Carbopol gel to Remifentanil. Both combinations resulted in a statistically significant decrease in pain parameters for all measured features comparing with Tramadol and Remifentanil groups and these results leads to conclude that tramadol and remifentanil showed a comparable anaesthetic effect that improved significantly with epinephrine or carbopol gel as local anaesthetics that may surpass lidocaine local anaesthetic effect significantly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The demand for different energy goods and services is a fundamental component in a country's economic structure for development. Understanding it is vital in designing economic policies, such as taxes, that can improve the welfare of the population. A comprehension of the distributional effects of elasticities and the application of them to simulate household responses to price changes, as well as a calculation of the welfare impacts on poor and rich households in Mexico, should inform policy design. This paper uses the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (ENIGH) from 1996 to 2018 to estimate the demand of Mexican households for fuels, specifically electricity, liquefied petroleum gas, and gasoline. A Quasi Ideal Quadratic Demand System (QUAIDS) is employed to analyse the effects of removing energy subsidies and introducing a carbon tax. The results indicate that welfare losses would be regressive concerning electricity price increases, while changes in gasoline prices would be progressive. Redistributing the tax revenues accrued by removing energy subsidies and imposing the carbon tax would have more progressive effects on the economy of Mexican households, with welfare gains of up to 350% for the poorest households in the case of electricity consumption taxes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Nutritional management plays a crucial role in treating patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), working to prevent and control the progression of chronic non-communicable diseases. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of individualized nutritional interventions on weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), fasting blood glucose (FBG), hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), total cholesterol (TC), LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), HDL cholesterol (HDL-C), triglycerides (TGs), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and heart rate (HR)} over 12 months and subsequently at follow-up (15 months). Methods: This longitudinal experimental study (without randomization and blinding) enrolled 84 sedentary participants with T2D (both sexes, aged 18–80 years). They were divided into a control group of 40 participants who received only medical consultations, and an intervention group of 44 participants who received the same medical care along with a nutritional assessment. Consultations occurred quarterly from August 2020 to November 2022 (first–twelfth month), with six to nine patients per session. Subsequently, a follow-up was conducted from December 2022 to November 2023, during which the intervention group had only medical care (during the 12th–15th months). Personalized dietary planning was inspired by the Mediterranean/DASH diets adapted to Brazilian foods and socioeconomic cultures. Statistical Analysis: Normal variables were compared between groups for each time point and also within each group across different time points using a two-way ANOVA (repeated measures for intragroup) followed by the Šídák post hoc test. Non-normal variables were compared between groups for each time point using Kruskal–Wallis followed by the Dunn post hoc test, and within each group across different time points using Friedman followed by the Dunn post hoc test. Data with a Gaussian distribution were presented as mean ± standard deviation (SD), and data with a non-Gaussian distribution were presented as median ± interquartile range (IQR). For all cases, α < 0.05 and p < 0.05 were adopted. Results: In the intervention group, significant reductions were observed between the first and twelfth month for all parameters (p < 0.05), (except for TC), along with an increase in HDL-C (p = 0.0105). Conversely, in the control group, there was a significant increase in HbA1c, weight, BMI, FBG, and WHR (p < 0.05) between the first and twelfth months. Regarding the comparison between groups, there was a significant difference for all analyzed parameters (p < 0.05) from the first to the twelfth month. In the follow-up, differences were also observed (p < 0.05), except for BMI (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The individualized nutritional intervention improved eating habits, anthropometric, biochemical, and cardiovascular markers in T2D over 12 months, with sustained results during follow-up. The dietary plan inspired by the Mediterranean and DASH diets demonstrated good adaptation to the Brazilian food culture and the patients' socioeconomic contexts. Consistent monitoring and personalized nutritional management are essential for optimizing long-term outcomes. However, more clinical trials are necessary in order to optimize the level of evidence for longitudinal interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors provide cardiovascular and kidney benefits to patients with heart failure (HF) and/or chronic kidney disease (CKD), regardless of diabetes status and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Despite robust data demonstrating the efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibitors in both ambulatory and hospital settings, real-world evidence suggests slow and varied adoption of SGLT2 inhibitors among patients hospitalized for HF. Barriers to implementation of SGLT2i may include clinicians' concerns regarding potential adverse events such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), volume depletion, and symptomatic hypoglycemia; or concerns regarding physiologically expected reductions in eGFR. Guidelines lack specific, practical safety data and definitive recommendations regarding in-hospital initiation and continuation of SGLT2i in patients hospitalized with HF. In this review, we discuss the safety of in-hospital SGLT2 inhibitor initiation based on recent trials and highlight the clinical implications of their early use in patients hospitalized for HF., Competing Interests: Declarations. Competing Interests: Dr. Greene has received research support from the Duke University Department of Medicine Chair’s Research Award, American Heart Association, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Boehinger Ingelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb, Cytokinetics, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, and Sanofi; has served on advisory boards or as consultant for Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb, Corcept Therapeutics, Corteria Pharmaceuticals, CSL Vifor, Cytokinetics, Eli Lilly, Lexicon, Merck, Novo Nordisk, Otsuka, Roche Diagnostics, Sanofi, scPharmaceuticals, Tricog Health, and Urovant Pharmaceuticals; and has received speaker fees from AstraZeneca, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cytokinetics, Lexicon, and Roche Diagnostics; Dr. Van Spall is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, and is a consultant to Bayer and Medtronic; Dr. Fonarow has received research funding from the National Institutes of Health and has received consulting fees from Abbott, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, CHF Solutions, Edwards Lifesciences, Janssen, Medtronic, Merck, and Novartis; Dr. Butler is consultant to Abbott, American Regent, Amgen, Applied Therapeutic, AskBio, Astellas, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Boston Scientific, Bristol Myers Squibb, Cardiac Dimension, Cardiocell, Cardior, CSL Bearing, CVRx, Cytokinetics, Daxor, Edwards, Element Science, Faraday, Foundry, G3P, Innolife, Impulse Dynamics, Imbria, Inventiva, Ionis, Levator, Lexicon, Lilly, LivaNova, Janssen, Medtronics, Merck, Occlutech, Owkin, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Pharmacosmos, Pharmain, Prolaio, Pulnovo, Regeneron, Renibus, Roche, Salamandra, Salubris, Sanofi, SC Pharma, Secretome, Sequana, SQ Innovation, Tenex, Tricog, Ultromics, Vascular Dynamics, Vifor, and Zoll. Dr.Khan has received fees from Bayer; Dr. Arshad and Dr. Jamil have no relevant competing interests to disclose., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)

Background: There is a lack of clarity on the comparative effects of different beverages on weight loss in adults., Objective: This study aimed at quantifying and ranking the effects of different beverages on weight loss., Methods: We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science up to January 2023. We included randomized trials evaluating the comparative effects of two or more beverages, or compared a beverage against a control group (water, no intervention), for weight loss in adults. We conducted a random-effects network meta-analysis (NMA) with a Bayesian framework to estimate mean difference [MD] and 95% credible interval [CrI]., Results: In total, 78 randomized trials with 4168 participants were eligible. Low/no-calorie sweetened beverages (LNCSB) was effective for weight loss compared with water (MD: -0.79 kg, 95% CrI: -1.35, -0.18), milk (MD: -0.80 kg, 95% CrI: -1.59, -0.01), fruit juice (MD: -0.83 kg, 95% CrI: -1.47, -0.13), sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) (MD: -1.08 kg, 95% CrI: -1.65, -0.50), and no intervention (MD: -1.19 kg, 95% CrI: -1.93, -0.41). However, in sensitivity analyses, no significant effect was seen in trials with a low risk of bias and those that implemented calorie restriction. LNCSB drinking was effective for waist circumference reduction compared with water (MD: -1.85 cm, 95% CrI: -3.47, -0.22). The certainty of evidence from most comparisons was rated low., Conclusions: This study suggested evidence of low certainty that intake of LNCSBs can result in a small weight loss when used as a substitute for other beverages. Considering the low certainty of evidence, more research is needed to compare the effects of different beverages on body weight., Trial Registration: Not applicable, but the protocol of this systematic review was registered at PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42023407937)., Competing Interests: Competing interests The authors declare no competing interests., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited.)

Background: Studies have suggested that type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at risk of self-stigmatization (i.e., internalized sense of shame about having diabetes). Self-stigma has been found to be associated with poorer psychological outcomes among chronic disease patients; relevant studies examining such an association and its psychosocial mechanisms are scarce among Chinese T2DM patients. This study aimed to examine the association between self-stigma and psychological outcomes among T2DM patients in Hong Kong. Self-stigma was hypothesized to be associated with higher psychological distress and lower quality of life (QoL). Such associations were also hypothesized to be mediated by lower perceived social support, lower self-care self-efficacy, plus higher self-perceived burden to significant others. Methods: T2DM patients (N = 206) recruited from hospitals and clinics in Hong Kong were invited to complete a cross-sectional survey measuring the aforementioned variables. Results: After controlling for covariates, multiple mediation analysis results indicated the indirect effects from self-stigma to psychological distress via increased self-perceived burden (β = 0.07; 95% CI = 0.02, 0.15) and decreased self-care self-efficacy (β = 0.05; 95% CI = 0.01, 0.11) were significant. Moreover, the indirect effect from self-stigma to QoL via decreased self-care self-efficacy was also significant (β = −0.07; 95% CI = −0.14, −0.02). After considering the mediators, the direct effects from self-stigma to higher psychological distress and lower QoL remained significant (βs = 0.15 and −0.15 respectively, ps <.05). Conclusions: Self-stigma could be linked to poorer psychological outcomes through increased self-perceived burden and decreased self-care self-efficacy among T2DM patients. Targeting those variables when designing interventions might facilitate those patients' psychological adjustments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To ensure Energy Efficiency (EE) and better Quality of service (QoS), it is necessary to analyze the energy saving possibilities for low resource utilization in the current networks caused by rigorous QoS requirements and implementing EE approach in the planned model for performance improvement. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks aim to exhaust the network's processing and communication capacity by saturating it with packets and generating malicious traffic. There are numerous advantages that make Digital Twin (DT) and Intrusion Detection technique (ID) an effective remedy for a range of (fifth generation) 5G problems. A DDoS attack must be immediately detected and stopped before a legitimate user can access the target of the attacker for the 5G network to provide an efficient energy service. Although they clearly show promise in assisting with the creation and implementation of the challenging 5G environment, Digital Twins is still a relatively new technology for 5G networks but will increase EE. In this research, a thorough examination of the materials was carried out to identify the most cutting-edge DT and ID methods. The purpose of this study was to comprehend the problems with Energy Efficiency, the need for DT, and the methods for dealing with large-scale attack by DDoS on Energy Efficient networks. Only 94 of the 1555 articles produced by the procedure were determined to be relevant using inclusion and exclusion criteria. The outcome demonstrates that in 5G networks, DT, and its fundamental approaches, like QoS and DDoS attack mitigation, can be used to regulate the network's Energy Efficiency. Numerous practical applications focusing on 5G Systems use their own principles. The effectiveness of these strategies was evaluated using several assessment criteria, including DT, Intrusion Detection, QoS, Energy Efficiency, and 5G Systems. Each study issue is thoroughly explained, along with typical methods, advantages, disadvantages, and performance metrics. Energy economy, network reliability, privacy, and cost reduction are all considerably increased by the implementation of intrusion detection technology in 5G systems. The decision is supported by the technology's demonstrated efficacy, scalability, real-time detection capacities, low error level, and personalized learning attributes, all of which contribute to the long-term viability of 5G networks as an entire system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Recent work in the economics of innovation in developing countries increasingly considers the formality of business as a determining factor of economic development. However, current knowledge on how formality determines both innovation and business performance remains mixed. This article examines this relationship by analyzing, on the one hand, the role of formality on innovation and, on the other hand, the moderating effect of formality on the relationship between innovation and the performance of business in francophone Sub-Saharan Africa. Design/methodology/approach: Based on a sample of 1,369 Cameroonian and Senegalese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the International Development Research Center (IDRC), the Crepon Duguet et Maraise (CDM) technique was used to reduce the endogeneity bias inherent in this type of analysis. Findings: The results show that formal companies have a better capacity for innovation. In addition, formality positively moderates the relationship between innovation and the performance of businesses in the case of product and commercial innovations. On the other hand, it negatively moderates the relationship between innovation and the performance for process and organizational innovations. Practical implications: These results show that the advantages of formalization widely relayed by national public institutions and international organizations can present a risk for business if the expected gains are not accompanied by innovations. Originality/value: This paper contributes to research by taking into account the heterogeneity of firms because it is one of the first to study formality as a moderator in the relationship between innovation and firm performance in Sub-Saharan African economies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) describes a spectrum of chronic fattening of liver that can lead to fibrosis and cirrhosis. Diabetes has been identified as a major comorbidity that contributes to NAFLD progression. Health systems around the world make use of administrative data to conduct population-based prevalence studies. To that end, we sought to assess the accuracy of diabetes International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding in administrative databases among a cohort of confirmed NAFLD patients in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Methods: The Calgary NAFLD Pathway Database was linked to the following databases: Physician Claims, Discharge Abstract Database, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, Pharmaceutical Information Network database, Laboratory, and Electronic Medical Records. Hemoglobin A1c and diabetes medication details were used to classify diabetes groups into absent, prediabetes, meeting glycemic targets, and not meeting glycemic targets. The performance of ICD codes among these groups was compared to this standard. Within each group, the total numbers of true positives, false positives, false negatives, and true negatives were calculated. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis were conducted on identified covariates, including demographics and types of interacted physicians. Results: A total of 12,012 NAFLD patients were registered through the Calgary NAFLD Pathway Database and 100% were successfully linked to the administrative databases. Overall, diabetes coding showed a sensitivity of 0.81 and a positive predictive value of 0.87. False negative rates in the absent and not meeting glycemic control groups were 4.5% and 6.4%, respectively, whereas the meeting glycemic control group had a 42.2% coding error. Visits to primary and outpatient services were associated with most encounters. Conclusion: Diabetes ICD coding in administrative databases can accurately detect true diabetic cases. However, patients with diabetes who meets glycemic control targets are less likely to be coded in administrative databases. A detailed understanding of the clinical context will require additional data linkage from primary care settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the large uptake in virtual care in primary care in Canada, the care of patients with type 2 diabetes has been greatly affected. This includes decreased in-person visits, laboratory testing and in-person assessments such as blood pressure (BP). No studies have investigated if these changes persisted with pandemic progression, and it is unclear if shifts impacted patient groups uniformly. The purpose of this paper was to examine changes in diabetes care pre, early, and later pandemic across different patient groups. Methods: A repeated cross-sectional design with an open cohort was used to investigate diabetes care in adults with type 2 diabetes for a 6-month interval from March 14 to September 13 over three consecutive years: 2019 (pre-pandemic period), 2020 (early pandemic period), and 2021 (later pandemic period). Data for this study were abstracted from the University of Toronto Practice-Based Research Network (UTOPIAN) Data Safe Haven, a primary care electronic medical records database in Ontario, Canada. Changes in diabetes care, which included primary care total visits, in-person visits, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) testing, and BP measurements were evaluated across the phases of the pandemic. Difference in diabetes care across patient groups, including age, sex, income quintile, prior HbA1c levels, and prior BP levels, were assessed. Results: A total of 39,401 adults with type 2 diabetes were included in the study. Compared to the 6-month pre-pandemic period, having any in-person visits decreased significantly early pandemic (OR = 0.079 (0.076–0.082)), with a partial recovery later pandemic (OR = 0.162 (95% CI: 0.157–0.169). Compared to the pre-pandemic period, there was a significant decrease early pandemic for total visits (OR = 0.486 (95% CI: 0.470–0.503)), HbA1c testing (OR = 0.401 (95% CI: 0.389–0.413)), and BP measurement (OR = 0.121 (95% CI: 0.116–0.125)), with partial recovery later pandemic. Conclusions: All measures of diabetes care were substantially decreased early pandemic, with a partial recovery later pandemic across all patient groups. With the increase in virtual care due to the COVID-19 pandemic, diabetes care has been negatively impacted over 1-year after pandemic onset. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a profound impact on global food production, affecting the supply of agricultural products on world markets, including the structure of cultivated areas for major crops such as sunflower. This article examines the share of sunflower cultivation compared to other crops during the pre-war period and throughout the war, focusing on the cultivated areas by region in Ukraine. An analysis of the dynamics of sunflower cultivation areas is conducted. It is observed that the share of sunflower has increased due to a less problematic market compared to corn, maintaining almost guaranteed profitability, lower cultivation technology costs due to in-country processing facilities. Agricultural crops in Ukraine are characterized by an increase in the cost of cultivation technology, logistical chain issues, and a sharp decline in profitability, especially for cereal crops. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This systematic review aimed to gather data on the effects of sumac supplementation on lipid profile. A systematic literature search was carried out using electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) up to March 2023 to identify eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effects of sumac intake on lipid profile as an outcome. All participants enrolled in our study were adult individuals who consumed sumac, in various forms, as an intervention. The included articles were assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool. Heterogeneity tests of the selected trials were performed using the I2 statistic. Random effects models were assessed based on the heterogeneity tests, and pooled data were determined as the weighted mean difference with a 95% confidence interval. In total, seven RCTs with a total sample size of 570 subjects were included. This study found a significant decrease in total cholesterol (TC) (weighted mean difference [WMD]: −10.01 mg/dL; 95% CI: −18.67, −1.34), triglyceride (TG) (WMD: −8.52 mg/dL; 95% CI: −14.79, −2.25), and low‐density lipoprotein (LDL)‐C levels (WMD: −9.25 mg/dL; 95% CI: −14.56, −3.93); Moreover, a significant increase was observed in high‐density lipoprotein (HDL)‐C concentration (WMD: 2.97 mg/dL; 95% CI: 0.75, 5.19). The reduction in TG and TC was greater in studies with a duration of ≥12 compared to <12 weeks. The increase in HDL‐C was greater in participants with an intervention duration of ≥12 compared to <12 weeks. Moreover, subgroup analysis based on the dose of sumac suggested a significant reduction in TC and LDL, specifically for doses below 3 g. Consumption of sumac significantly decreased serum TC, LDL‐C, and TG concentrations. This study suggested significantly positive effects on HDL‐C by intake of sumac. Longer interventions (>12 weeks) have a more favorable impact on TC, LDL‐C, and HDL‐C, while sumac doses below 3 g/day show greater effects on TC and LDL‐C. These findings underscore the potential of sumac supplementation as a valuable approach to lipid profile management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Thinking about greater adherence to dietary planning, it is extremely important to be aware of all nutritional strategies and dietary prescriptions available in the literature, and of which of them is the most efficient for the management of T2DM. Methods: A search was carried out in 2023 for randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and guidelines in the following databases: Pubmed, Scielo, Web of Science, CrossRef and Google Scholar. In total, 202 articles were collected and analyzed. The period of publications was 1983–2023. Results: There is still no consensus on what the best nutritional strategy or ideal dietary prescription is, and individuality is necessary. In any case, these references suggest that Mediterranean Diet may of greater interest for the management of T2DM, with the following recommended dietary prescription: 40–50% carbohydrates; 15–25% proteins; 25–35% fats (<7% saturated, 10% polyunsaturated, and 10% monounsaturated); at least 14 g of fiber for every 1000 kcal consumed; and <2300 mg sodium. Conclusions: Individuality is the gold standard for dietary prescriptions, however, the Mediterranean diet with low levels of carbohydrates and fats seems to be the most promising strategy for the management of T2DM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract—Extracellular vesicles are macromolecular complexes produced by virtually all types of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. According to modern concepts, they allow cells to exchange information, regulate each other's activity and coordinate their actions during the complex processes of development, maintaining homeostasis, tissue regeneration, etc. Extracellular vesicles have a number of unique properties: the ability to accumulate certain types of proteins and nucleic acids, protect them from degradation and ensure their delivery to target cells, which can be used to create biomimetic approaches to the therapy of a wide range of diseases. The composition of vesicles, the preference for docking with a particular cell type, and ultimately their therapeutic potential are very flexible parameters and are highly dependent on the type and properties of the producer cell culture, as well as cultivation conditions. This review gives an idea of the state and prospects of the therapeutic strategies based on the application of extracellular vesicles for neuroprotection and stimulation of brain tissue regeneration after injury, and also considers existing clinical studies which use extracellular vesicles in the field of neurology and neurosurgery. Particular attention in the review is given to new promising approaches to increasing the production of extracellular vesicles, manipulating their contents, and increasing the efficiency of targeted docking in order to increase their therapeutic activity and specificity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In most Nigerian cities, there have been an increased number of trading in charcoals, firewood, and sawdust. Yet, the fast citing of cooking gas refilling stations in these areas requires much to be studied since their increasing number suggests great demand for cooking gas. The knowledge of the different household fuel choices and the drivers of this choice was lacking in Nigerian cities, thus the inability of energy policymakers to predict and plan household fuel agenda in Nigeria. The thrust of this paper was to analyze the household energy fuel choice and the pattern of consumption as well as analyze the household socioeconomic factors that influenced the fuel choice in the Abakaliki urban area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Stratified and simple random sampling was adopted in the study. Regression was used to consider the relationship between energy fuel choice and household socioeconomic factors. It was revealed that there was a mixture of traditional and modern energy fuel choices in the study area, with the modern energy fuel choices (gas and electricity) having higher patronage. There was a significant relationship between energy fuel choice and household socioeconomic factors. It was recommended, among others, that a clear energy fuel policy that will adopt the identified explorable household socioeconomic factors that influence the choice of energy fuel be developed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Currently, there is no international unanimity regarding the timings, the optimal cut-off points, and standardized methods of screening or diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The screening guidelines and recommendations for GDM evolved over time; concise information has been presented here in the review. We searched electronic databases for various guidelines for screening of GDM in PubMed, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Embase, Cochrane, Google Scholar, Scopus, Guidelines International Network (GIN library), National Guidelines Clearinghouse (NGC); Web sites of relevant organizations; and trial registries. The mesh headings derived after reviewing the articles and were used to further search the articles are: ("Screening Guidelines GDM" or "Screening Criteria for GDM") and ("Glucose Intolerance in Pregnancy" or "Gestational Diabetes Mellitus"). The articles published from 1960 till December 2022 were included. Key outcomes included the prevalence of GDM is 14.6% according to the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) criteria and 13.4% according to Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group India (DIPSI) criteria, making the DIPSI criterion a cost-effective method for low-resource settings. The IADPSG) criterion diagnoses and treats GDM earlier, thus reducing the complications associated with GDM in the mother and newborn. The IADPSG criteria at a cut-off of ≥140 mg/dL have a sensitivity of 81% and specificity of 93%, whereas the World Health Organization (2013) criteria at the same cut-off has a lower sensitivity of 59% and specificity of 81%. The risk factors of having GDM are family history, history during past pregnancy, medical history, multiple current pregnancies, and raised hemoglobin A1c. The screening guidelines have been developed by different organizations and institutions over the years. The guidelines with the threshold values for screening and their standardization for detecting GDM in Indian mothers are yet to be established. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This paper empirically assesses energy efficiency (EE) adoption among firms by examining the factors that drive investment in EE in the Onitsha plastic cluster, South-East, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: Self-administered questionnaires were delivered to the selected enterprises. A total of 450 questionnaires were administered of which 423 were certified valid and used for the analysis. A Heckit model was developed and estimated. Findings: Gender, firm size, Joneses effect and expected cost reduction benefits are the significant determinants of EE investment. However, firm structure, government incentives, regulatory requirements and reduction of carbon emission are insignificant drivers of EE investment decisions in the Onitsha plastic cluster. Originality/value: This paper presents a foremost attempt at analysing the determinants of energy investment in a cluster in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Improving access to primary care physicians' services may help reduce hospitalizations due to Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs). Ontario, Canada's most populous province, introduced blended payment models for primary care physicians in the early- to mid-2000s to increase access to primary care, preventive care, and better chronic disease management. We study the impact of payment models on avoidable hospitalizations due to two incentivized ACSCs (diabetes and congestive heart failure) and two non-incentivized ACSCs (angina and asthma). The data for our study came from health administrative data on practicing primary care physicians in Ontario between 2006 and 2015. We employ a two-stage estimation strategy on a balanced panel of 3710 primary care physicians (1158 blended-fee-for-service (FFS), 1388 blended-capitation models, and 1164 interprofessional team-based practices). First, we account for the differences in physician practices using a generalized propensity score based on a multinomial logit regression model, corresponding to three primary care payment models. Second, we use fractional regression models to estimate the average treatment effects on the treated outcome (i.e., avoidable hospitalizations). The capitation-based model sometimes increases avoidable hospitalizations due to angina (by 7 per 100,000 patients) and congestive heart failure (40 per 100,000) relative to the blended-FFS-based model. Switching capitation physicians into interprofessional teams mitigates this effect, reducing avoidable hospitalizations from congestive heart failure by 30 per 100,000 patients and suggesting better access to primary care and chronic disease management in team-based practices., (© 2024 The Author(s). Health Economics published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

Piezo1 mechanosensitive ion channel plays a important role in vascular physiology and disease. This study aimed to elucidate the altered signaling elicited by Piezo1 activation in the arteries of type 2 diabetes. Ten- to 12-week-old male C57BL/6 (control) and type 2 diabetic mice (db - /db - ) were used. The second-order mesenteric arteries (~ 150 μm) were used for isometric tension experiments. Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence staining were performed to observe protein expression. Piezo1 was significantly decreased in mesenteric arteries of type 2 diabetic mice compared to control mice, as analyzed by western blot and immunofluorescence staining. Piezo1 agonist, Yoda1, concentration-dependently induced relaxation of mesenteric arteries in both groups. Interestingly, the relaxation response was significantly greater in control mice than in db - /db - mice. The removal of endothelium reduced relaxation responses induced by Yoda1, which was greater in control mice than db - /db - mice. Furthermore, the relaxation response was reduced by pre-treatment with various types of K + channel blockers in endothelium-intact arteries in control mice. In endothelium-denuded arteries, pre-incubation with charybdotoxin, an Ca 2+ -activated K + channel (BK Ca channel) blocker, significantly attenuated Yoda1-induced relaxation in db - /db - mice, while there was no effect in control mice. Co-immunofluorescence staining showed co-localization of Piezo1 and BK Ca channel was more pronounced in db - /db - mice than in control mice. These results indicate that the vascular responses induced by Piezo1 activation are different in the mesenteric resistance arteries in type 2 diabetic mice., (© 2024. The Author(s).)

An increase of cholesterol concentration within the artery obstructs arterial blood flow once it deposits alongside the arterial wall. This results in atherosclerosis. Carcinogenesis causes a quicker clearance of vascular cholesterol to meet the demands of tumour cell development. Both illnesses have an increased concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the blood. To search the comparative characteristics of cholesterol and pro-inflammatory cytokines in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and carcinogenesis, a comprehensive online survey using MEDLINE, Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar was conducted for relevant journals with key search term cholesterol and cytokines in atherosclerotic and cancerous patients. According to reports, hypercholesterolaemia related dyslipidemia causes atherosclerosis in blood arteries and hypercholesterolaemia in cell nucleus is a reason for developing carcinogenesis. It is also noted that pro-inflammatory cytokines are involved in both of the aforementioned pathogenesis. Changes in anti-inflammatory cytokines are only the characteristic features of each kind. Thus, Cholesterol and pro-inflammatory cytokines are intensely interlinked in the genesis of atherosclerotic and carcinogenic consequences., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)

The Republic of Korea's government has established a carbon negativity policy to mitigate climate change in the fisheries sector. To achieve this objective, the government proposed enhancing energy efficiency in vessel fisheries, known for high carbon emissions. However, it was difficult to find research that investigated the energy consumption status of vessel fisheries. Thus, this study aims to calculate the offshore fisheries' energy efficiency (EE) and to estimate the energy saving potential (ESP) needed in order to achieve efficient energy consumption. For this purpose, annual fisheries management surveys and data on the tax-free petroleum supply are employed. This study measures the EE and the ESP of offshore fisheries by year and fishing gear by employing the stochastic frontier analysis (SFA), which considers exogenous determinants of energy inefficiency. The analysis results show a decline in the EE over time and an increasing trend in the ESP. Notably, the trawl and fleet fisheries tend to have lower energy efficiency. Furthermore, the trawl and fleet fisheries were identified as having the highest ESP. Therefore, to utilize energy efficiently and reduce energy consumption in offshore fisheries, this study suggests scaling down fleet fisheries, developing energy saving fishing nets and eco-friendly fishing vessels, expanding modernization projects for fishing vessels, and revising the related acts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background/Aim: Vascular age (VA) is an emerging metric in preventive cardiovascular (CV) medicine. VA can be derived from morphological parameters such as carotid intimamedia thickness (CIMT), or functional parameters such as pulse wave analysis (PWA), which celebrates its 100th birthday. This study aimed to investigate whether the results of both approaches are comparable. Patients and Methods: On the occasion of the double 100th anniversary of PWA and the Mannheim Clinic, 100 volunteers underwent a) bilateral CIMT assessment using high-resolution ultrasound and b) oscillometric PWA at the brachial forearm site. The respective VAs were calculated using previously published equations. Results: Median age of the participants was 53.6 years (range=39.8-62.6 years), and 56% were female. Median CIMT was 632.5 μm (range=548.8-730.0 μm). Median PWA-derived VA was 55.3 years (36.5-70.5 years). Different values were obtained for CIMT-derived VA, depending on the reference cohort used as calculation basis, ranging from median 43.7 (26.2-59.5 years) to median 64.0 years (43.5-82.1 years). In 46% of the participants divergent VAs were found, that is, the calculated age was higher according to one method and lower according to the other. Correlation analysis revealed a strong dependence of VA (both PWA- and CIMT-derived) and chronological age, as well as an increase in CV risk factors and the detection of plaques with age. Conclusion: Different approaches for estimating VA are not comparable and often produce contradictory results. The current methods and their validity must be critically assessed if they are not standardized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: Providing diabetes self-management education (DSME) in an evidence-based format that is accessible and tailored to the population needs is crucial for individuals living with diabetes mellitus. Our qualitative study explores the experiences of older adults living with diabetes while residing in a rural setting. Methods: Adults aged 65 or older and residing in a rural area of Ontario completed a photovoice activity and semi-structured interviews to illustrate their experience of living with diabetes and accessing DSME. Results: Fourteen participants (11 males; mean age = 74 years) completed the photovoice activity and interview. Four main themes were identified pertaining to learning about diabetes education, the depth and breadth of learning, applying knowledge to daily life, and engaging older adults in DSME. Discussion: Diabetes self-management education should account for older adults' preferences in learning about diabetes and self-management to promote access to evidence-based information, bolster knowledge and self-management efficacy, and improve disease control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Aims To investigate how heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), within the context of limited clinical services, impacts patients' lives. Methods and results Secondary thematic analysis informed by the cumulative complexity model (CCM), of interview transcripts from 77 people diagnosed with HFpEF and their carers. Four themes corresponding to the core concepts of workload, capacity, access, and outcome described in the CCM were generated. Theme 1: Shouldering a heavy workload described the many tasks expected of people living with HFpEF. Theme 2: The multiple threats to capacity described how patients and carers strived to engage with this work, but were often faced with multiple threats such as symptoms and mobility limitations. Deficient illness identity (Theme 3) reflects how HFpEF either was not recognized or was perceived as a more benign form of HF and therefore afforded less importance or priority. These themes contributed to a range of negative physical, social, and psychological outcomes and the perception of loss of control described in Theme 4: Spiraling complexity. Conclusions The constellation of HFpEF, multi-morbidity, and ageing creates many demands that people with HFpEF are expected to manage. Concurrently, the same syndromes threaten their ability to physically enact this work. Patients' recollections of their interactions with health professionals suggest that there is a widespread misunderstanding of HFpEF, which can prohibit access to care that could potentially reduce or prevent deterioration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Environmental pollution and climate warming have become global issues affecting human life, and the burning of fossil fuels is a major source of greenhouse gases. Ownership structure is related to energy efficiency and a change in ownership structure has a significant potential for energy saving. However, few papers have studied the impact of ownership structure on energy intensity from the perspective of technological innovation in the past. Based on panel data from 29 Chinese provinces from 2005 to 2020, we systematically investigate the impact of industrial department ownership structure on energy intensity and study the function of technological innovation in this relationship from the perspective of ownership heterogeneity by using empirical models including ordinary least squares, two-way fixed effects and random effects. The empirical results of this study reveal three findings. First, as the proportion of state-owned industrial enterprises increases by one unit, energy intensity increases by 0.803 units. However, as the proportion of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan-invested industrial enterprises, private industrial enterprises and foreign-invested industrial enterprises increases by one unit, energy intensity decreases by 0.847 units and 0.549 units. Second, R&D activities, FDI, capital intensity and exports can significantly reduce energy intensity, but imports can increase energy intensity. Third, the ownership structure can affect energy intensity by influencing R&D expenditure. The increase in the proportion of state-owned industrial enterprises can reduce R&D expenditure, but results in the opposite situation in private firms. Foreign-invested enterprises can reduce energy intensity by making more use of the parent company's technology. Based on the above empirical results, we propose suggestions to reduce energy intensity, which can provide reference for government to formulate more effective energy policies and realize sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research focuses on the part of sustainable development related to energy management and thus aims to find the missing piece in research on the role of owner gender diversity (OGD) in processes of energy management (EM) introduction and the creation of radical and incremental innovation. Employing the World Bank's Enterprise Survey 2019 data covering 4646 firms from 11 European countries, we confirm the hypothesis that OGD increases firms' chance to reach radical and incremental innovation. Contrary to the majority of prior studies, we reject the hypothesis that OGD increases firms' chance to introduce EM; rather, we empirically prove the positive effects of firms' value drivers and market pressure on EM. We also confirm the link between firms' introduction of EM and the creation of radical and incremental innovations. This study expands research into the gender diversity of the upper echelons, addressing recent calls to expand open innovation research into new research categories and identify the determinants of firms' introduction of EM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the vast literature on green purchasing practices and sustainability, the role of an organization's green capabilities in defining green purchasing practices for triple‐bottom‐line performance has received limited attention. This research intends to empirically evaluate the impact of green capabilities on green purchasing practices to boost the triple‐bottom‐line performance of manufacturing organizations. We analyzed 386 manufacturing organizations' responses using the covariance‐based structural equation modeling approach. The results indicate a positive correlation between green capabilities and purchasing habits; however, green innovation capabilities did not establish a statistically meaningful correlation. Additionally, green buying strategies have significant favorable associations with the triple bottom line of performance. The results contributed to the advancement of the resource‐based‐view theory by empirically examining the impact of green capabilities and green purchasing practices in influencing the triple‐bottom‐line performance of manufacturing firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]