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Leadership Styles and Organizational Knowledge Management Activities: A Systematic Review

Leaders play a critical role in the success or failure of their organizations. Leaders can be effective in implementing changes, building their organization's capabilities, and improving its performance, or the opposite, they could be ineffective. In this systematic review, the authors aim to summarize the findings of previous quantitative research, published between the period from 2000 to 2018, to identify the effect of various leadership styles on organizational Knowledge management (KM) capabilities and activities. The authors reviewed 50 articles found in well-known databases included Emerald, ScienceDirect, Taylor and Francis, Ebsco, Google Scholar, and others, concerning the impact of leadership when implementing KM in business organizations. The review revealed that transformational, transactional, knowledge-oriented leadership, top executives, and strategic leadership have evidence of their constant and positive effect on the KM process. The authors encourage organizations to use a combination of those styles to maximize the effect of leadership on KM. The authors also recommend conducting further studies on the effect of the remaining leadership styles, such as the ethical and servant leadership styles on KM and the other specific KM activities.
Impact of noncommunicable disease conditions and physical burden on intent to leave midwifery in Hungary

The aims of our study were to explore the burden of noncommunicable diseases and the physical demands of the job and their impact on intent to leave midwifery. A cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted among 231 midwives in hospital-based midwifery units in Hungary. Spearman rank correlation coefficients, Mann–Whitney test and Linear regression were performed for statistical analysis. Prevalence of noncommunicable diseases was over 30% for the top five diseases. Varicose veins and musculoskeletal problems were dominant symptoms. Smoking and alcohol consumption (often vs. sometimes) reached greater proportions (18.2% vs 12.6% smoking; 0.4% vs. 49.4% alcohol). Aspects of work-related physical burden were positively associated with intent to leave. Physical burden and noncommunicable diseases explained 26.2% of variance in staff turnover intentions, with diabetes making the biggest contribution. Physical burden and noncommunicable diseases explained over one-fourth of the variance in midwives’ intent to leave the profession. Interventions aimed at reducing loss of midwives should address the physical burden of work as well as the impact of chronic symptoms developed as a consequence of high workloads.
Habits of Mind and Their Relationship with Creativity among Students of Excellent Academic Achievement at Qatar University during the COVID 19 Crisis

The present study aimed to explore the relationship between the extent of having habits of mind and creativity among students of excellent academic achievement at Qatar University during the COVID 19 crisis. The researchers adopted a descriptive analytical approach. The researchers selected a sample that consists from 12 male students and 250 female students of excellent academic achievement. They were enrolled at the College of Education at Qatar University. They were selected through using the random stratified sampling method was used. Questionnaire forms were distributed to those students through using e-mail. However, 5 questionnaire forms were excluded due to having missing data and 7 questionnaire forms weren’t retrieved. Thus, the final sample consists from 250 female students. SPSS program was used to analyze data. It was found that extent of having habits of mind by students of excellent academic achievement at Qatar University is moderate. It was found that the creativity level of the students of excellent academic achievement at Qatar University is moderate. It was found that there is a statistically significant positive relationship between that extent of having habits of mind and creativity level at Qatar University during the COVID 19 crisis. The researchers recommend adding activities that requires using habits of mind to university curricula in Qatar.
Investigating the determinants of online infaq intention during the COVID-19 pandemic: an insight from Indonesia

Purpose: This study aims to investigate Muslims’ online infaq intention during COVID-19 deadly outbreak This study examined the model comprising two major theories, namely, the theory of reasoned action (TRA) with additional Muslim intrinsic religiosity and social presence theory (SPT) Design/methodology/approach: A structural equation modeling (SEM) approach is used to test the measurement and structural model In the structural model, SEM is chosen due to its effectivity in estimating direct and indirect effects in a single model An online questionnaire is distributed to respondents who are purposively selected all over Indonesia regions comprising all major islands In total, there are 571 respondents collected;however, only 560 of them are usable Findings: This study shows that all hypotheses generated from the TRA and SPT significantly affect online infaq intention Surprisingly, Muslim intrinsic religiosity does not affect both attitude toward online infaq and online infaq intention To further explain the result, a post hoc analysis is conducted Accordingly, it is found that Muslim intrinsic religiosity has an indirect significant effect on online infaq intention through social presence Research limitations/implications: This study has several limitations First, even though the sample already represented all parts of Indonesia, the sample is distributed mainly to those live in Java Island Second, due to its difficulty in pursuing proportional distribution of the sample, the results are more subjective to more dominant respondent demographics Third, this study captures cross-sectioned phenomena of an online infaq intention during COVID-19 pandemic Fourth, as the topic of this study is concerned about Islamic charity, the Qur’an- and sunnah-based research framework will make this study more valuable However, such a framework has not been widely developed Practical implications: This study provides a managerial implication for online infaq fundraisers in Indonesia, in which trustworthiness and “social touch” are important to drive the Muslims in making a monetary donation The online infaq can be an efficient Islamic philanthropic tool to solve social problems during the COVID-19 outbreak Therefore, the central authority should encourage profit and non-profit social organizations in Indonesia to make a strategic collaboration in providing online infaq service and its distribution Collaboration may increase perceived trust and social presence Originality/value: Due to a limited study on the topic of online infaq behavioral intention during COVID-19 situation, therefore, this study provides added value to the literature by examining factors determining online infaq intention during COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia This study combines the extended TRA and SPT in a single model © 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited
False Anticipation and Misfits in a Cross-Cultural Setting: International Scholars Working in Chinese Universities

As the rapid development of internationalization in Chinese higher education, the number and scale of international scholars working in China has significantly increased. However, few studies have focused on international scholars’ cross-cultural encounters in the Chinese academic context. Based on 21 in-depth interviews, this article investigates international scholars’ subjective experiences in a cross-cultural setting through Bourdieu’s conceptual lens. After presenting an overview of participants’ major motivations for working in China, we find their vague and idealistic expectations engendered “false anticipation” of their possible career future in China, which left some of them unprepared to experience a sense of misfit when entering the new field of Chinese academia. Moreover, we identify the dual habitus–field disjunctures emerging from participants’ perceptions of misfit in the cross-cultural scenario, namely explicit disjuncture and implicit disjuncture, which reveal the underlying reasons for mismatch between international scholars’ previously generated habitus and the new field of Chinese universities.
Impacts of urbanization on precipitation patterns in the greater Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei metropolitan region in northern China

We present a statistical method to quantify the contribution of urbanization to precipitation changes during 1958–2017 across the greater Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei metropolitan region in northern China. We find distinct trends in precipitation in the past six decades: decreasing in annual and summer while increasing in other seasons. The spatial patterns of precipitation show discernible terrain-induced characteristics with high values in the buffer zones of plain and mountain areas and low values in the northwestern mountainous regions. Our results indicate that although urbanization has limited impacts on the trends and spatial patterns of precipitation, it has a positive contribution to the changes in precipitation for about 80% of the comparisons conducted, especially in autumn (100%), with the negative contribution being dominant in summer (66.67%). In addition, these results are sensitive to the classifications of urban and rural stations, suggesting that how to classify urban/rural areas is a crucial step to estimate the potential contribution of urbanization to precipitation changes. These findings also support that urbanization can diversify and enhance the variations in precipitation, with urban areas becoming a secondary center along with more increasing or less decreasing trends in precipitation.
Consumer Attitudes and Purchase Intentions toward Food Delivery Platform Services

With the advent of the Online to Offline (O2O) era, the rise of various food delivery platforms not only provides consumers with more choices, but also allows restaurant operators to reach more potential consumers and increase their additional revenue. This study is based on theory of planned behavior (TPB), and includes the ‘utilitarian value’ and ‘hedonic value’ as research variables. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to verify the research hypotheses, and to analyze consumers’ purchase intentions toward online food delivery platforms. An online survey was also conducted, and a total of 1300 questionnaires were distributed. After excluding invalid questionnaires with incomplete answers, a total of 1082 questionnaires were deemed valid, and the effective recovery rate was 83.23%. The research results were as follows: (1) the attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control of consumers will have a significant positive effect on utilitarian value and hedonic value; (2) the utilitarian and hedonic values have a significant positive effect on purchase intention; and (3) the utilitarian and hedonic values have a mediating effect on attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and purchase intention. Based on the above results, food delivery platform operators can identify the key factors that drive consumers to use their services in order to formulate effective management strategies and create greater business opportunities for their organizations.
‘Next time stay in your war room and pray for your boys’ or return to your kitchen: Sexist discourses in Ghana’s 2019 National Science and Math Quiz

This paper examines the representations of women in the discourses on the 2019 edition of Ghana’s National Science and Math Quiz. With data from online news articles and three social media outlets, the study examines stereotypical views about gender and Science/Math while exploring the relationship between language, gender, and culture. We focus on how the authors use memes, images and some linguistic strategies to instantiate certain (Ghanaian) gender norms and practices. Findings suggest that women who pursue (academic) excellence, especially in male-dominated fields like Science and Math, are usurpers who need to be kept where they ‘belong’. They are thus presented in particular stereotypical ways – homemakers, supporters, objects of sex and beauty, ‘unfit’ for science/math. Using Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis, which makes room for uncovering, contesting and reinterpreting the ‘hidden agendas’ of discourse, we also analyze nuances of the representations, some of which we (re)interpret as representations of women’s power.
A nomogram with lymph node status predicts survival and the benefit of postoperative  adjuvant therapy in IIIA-N2 Non-small cell lung cancer patients after surgery

Objective: This study aimed at establishing a novel nomogram predicting overall survival and investigating the survival benefit of various postoperative adjuvant treatments (POAT) in IIIA-N2 Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients after surgery.Methods: Data of IIIA-N2 NSCLC patients between 2004 and 2016 were collected from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER). Patients were excluded if the information regarding follow-up time and clinicopathological features were incomplete. Through Univariate and multivariate analyses, independent prognostic factors were identified and integrated into the construction of nomogram. The survival benefit of POAT was evaluated in model-defined low-risk, intermediate-risk, and high-risk subgroups, respectively.Results: In total, 4389 patients were finally included for analysis. Patients’ age, sex, T stage, differentiation grade, examined lymph nodes number (ELN), metastatic lymph nodes number (MLN), and metastatic lymph nodes ratio (LNR) were identified as independent prognostic factors and were integrated into the construction of nomogram. The C-index and calibration curves indicated that the predictive performance of the nomogram was satisfactory. Patients were then categorized into three prognostic groups with the increasing risk of all-cause of death. The prognosis of patients receiving POAT (POCT or PORT plus POCT) and patients receiving surgery alone was comparable in low-risk group, while POCT could significantly prolong survival for IIIA-N2 NSCLC patients after surgery in moderate-risk and high-risk groups. Only patients in high-risk group could benefit from the combination of postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) and postoperative chemotherapy (POCT). Conclusion: In this large-cohort retrospective study, A survival-predicting nomogram and risk stratification model were established to estimate prognosis in IIIA-N2 NSCLC patients. Surgery alone was recommended as the first choice of treatment to patients in low-risk group. POCT was recommended for patients in moderate-risk group, and the combination of PORT and POCT was recommended for patients in high-risk group. This study may provide additional integration, introspection, and improvement for therapeutic decision-making.
Promoting quality of life and recovery in adults with mental health issues using exercise and nutrition intervention

Abstract Background Interventions that promote exercise and a healthy diet can improve quality of life and may promote recovery for people with mental health issues. The aim of this study was to evaluate a community-based lifestyle program for adults with mental health issues to inform the design of such interventions, and assess its impact on quality of life and recovery. Methods Mixed methods were used to evaluate 8-week interventions involving weekly group gym-based exercise sessions and nutritional education. Programs were delivered by personal trainers and chefs at a charitable community organization. Acceptability was evaluated using qualitative focus groups and procedural statistics (rates of referral, attendance, and withdrawal). Primary outcomes were quality of life and recovery assessed at baseline and post-intervention; other outcomes included metabolic indicators (weight, waist, blood pressure and fasting glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides) and functional capacity (walk test). Results Of the 100 adults referred, 58 began the program and 38 (66%) completed, attending a median of 75% of sessions. Participants indicated that their appraisal of the program environment (related to venue, social group, and staff), and the realization of benefits, were essential to their experiences with the program. Quality of life (mental health, coping, relationships, senses and self-worth), and recovery (hope) significantly improved. Conclusion Exercise and nutrition interventions have diverse benefits for quality of life and recovery. Programs should be implemented within contexts that promote positive experiences and inclusive social environments to foster self-worth, personal confidence and hope. Recovery-oriented lifestyle interventions should be utilized routinely in mental health care.
Condominium price dynamics in Sri Lanka: correlation with inflation and periods of concern

ABSTRACT This study conducted in Sri Lanka’s commercial capital – Colombo, investigated temporal variation of condominium prices from 1998 to 2018, to identify price – inflation relationships and periods of concern. The price increased non-linearly with time without abnormal trends. Unit root, cointegration and vector error correction method tests showed inflation can explain temporal variation of semi-luxury condominium’s price appreciation, and it showed a statistically significant (P < 0.01) positive impact in the long run. Price appreciation and inflation showed a weak negative, yet statistically significant impact for luxury condominiums. The impact of inflation on price appreciation in the short run was mostly a negative correlation and as per explanatory powers the impact was minor. It seemed that Sri Lankan condominium market would mostly be without any periods of concern considering the increasing presales and the decreasing price to rental ratios. However, there is a continuous increment of the ratio between the price and household annual income, and it was about 5.25 as at 2018 (price bubbles occurred when this ratio is over six). More studies are recommended specially on future periods of concern and studies that incorporate ultra-luxury apartments being developed by international developers.
Long-term soil quality decline due to the conventional tobacco tillage in Southern Brazil

ABSTRACT Since 1970, most of the tobacco has been cultivated using conventional tillage system in Southern Brazil. No long-term soil degradation assessment on tobacco crop has been performed, particularly, on soil erodibility. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the aggregate stability, soil erodibility, and physico-chemical soil changes, as a function of the time of tobacco cultivation i.e. chronosequence (forest, 3, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 40 yr). Several tests for aggregate stability, soil physicochemical, and soil organic matter determination were applied. The dry mean weight diameter of aggregate decreased more than twice from 3.6 mm to 1.6 mm. While the aggregate stability decreased five times from 36.7% to 6.8% following the tobacco chronosequence. The organic matter content decreased abruptly i.e. 57% under tobacco cultivation. Inversely, the pH, cations and particularly, phosphorous concentration, increased three times on older tobacco plots (≥ 25 yr). Surprisingly, an increase of 23% in silt size fraction due to re-organization of particles makes the soil more erodible along the chronosequence. Forty years of soil cultivation with tobacco, using conventional tillage methods caused significant soil physical-chemical degradation. Therefore, a soil conservation policy must be adopted urgently on tobacco crop areas in Southern Brazil.
Readiness to Implement Symptom Management Care Pathways in Pediatric Cancer

Background: To describe barriers to pediatric cancer symptom management care pathway implementation and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical research evaluating their implementation. Methods: We included 25 pediatric oncology hospitals in the United States that supported a grant submission to perform a cluster randomized trial in which the intervention encompassed care pathways for symptom management. A survey was distributed to site principal investigators to measure contextual elements related to care pathway implementation. Questions included the inner setting measures of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), study-specific potential barriers and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical research. The Wilcoxon rank sum test was used to compare characteristics of institutions that agreed that their department supported the implementation of symptom management care pathways vs. institutions that did not agree. Results: Of the 25 sites, one withdrew because of resource constraints and one did not respond, leaving 23 institutions. Among the seven CFIR constructs, the least supported was implementation climate; 57% agreed there was support, 39% agreed there was recognition and 39% agreed there was prioritization for symptom management care pathway implementation at their institution. Most common barriers were lack of person-time to create care pathways and champion their use (35%), lack of interest from physicians (30%) and lack of information technology resources (26%). Most sites reported no negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across research activities. Sites with fewer pediatric cancer patients were more likely to agree that staff are supported to implement symptom management care pathways (P=0.003). Conclusions: The most commonly reported barriers to implementation were lack of support, recognition and prioritization. The COVID-19 pandemic was not a major barrier to clinical research activities in pediatric oncology. Clinical Trial Registration: NCT04614662
Trend analysis of the decadal variations of water bodies and land use/land cover through MODIS imagery: an in-depth study from Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Water is a primary element for human life on Earth. Fresh water, which includes rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds, contributes less than one thousandth of a percent of the total water on Earth, but it is critical for the environment and human life. Change in land use and land cover (LULC) is a foremost concern in global environment change. Rapid changes in LULC lead to the degradation of ecosystems and have adverse effects on the environment. There is an urgent need to monitor changes in LULC and evaluate the effects of these changes in order to inform decision makers on how to support sustainable development. This study used Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometry images to detect and investigate changes in LULC patterns in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, between 2008 and 2017. Six types of LULC were used to explain the major changes of LULC in the study area. The results showed that there was a reduction of barren lands and an increase of urban areas. It also showed an inconsistent behavior of water bodies during the study. Snow area, which also increased, needs further investigation.