bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ABEE: automated bio entity extraction from biomedical text documents
Authors: Kumar Ashutosh , Sharaff Aakanksha
Published: January 2023

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to design a multitask learning model so that biomedical entities can be extracted without having any ambiguity from biomedical texts.

Design/methodology/approach

In the proposed automated bio entity extraction (ABEE) model, a multitask learning model has been introduced with the combination of single-task learning models. Our model used Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers to train the single-task learning model. Then combined model's outputs so that we can find the verity of entities from biomedical text.

Findings

The proposed ABEE model targeted unique gene/protein, chemical and disease entities from the biomedical text. The finding is more important in terms of biomedical research like drug finding and clinical trials. This research aids not only to reduce the effort of the researcher but also to reduce the cost of new drug discoveries and new treatments.

Research limitations/implications

As such, there are no limitations with the model, but the research team plans to test the model with gigabyte of data and establish a knowledge graph so that researchers can easily estimate the entities of similar groups.

Practical implications

As far as the practical implication concerned, the ABEE model will be helpful in various natural language processing task as in information extraction (IE), it plays an important role in the biomedical named entity recognition and biomedical relation extraction and also in the information retrieval task like literature-based knowledge discovery.

Social implications

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demands for this type of our work increased because of the increase in the clinical trials at that time. If this type of research has been introduced previously, then it would have reduced the time and effort for new drug discoveries in this area.

Originality/value

In this work we proposed a novel multitask learning model that is capable to extract biomedical entities from the biomedical text without any ambiguity. The proposed model achieved state-of-the-art performance in terms of precision, recall and F1 score.
Taking action in the first five years to increase career equality: the impact of professional relationships on young women’s advancement
Authors: Olsen Katie , LaGree Danielle
Published: January 2023

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine how young women understand and make meaning of their status as early-career women (ECW) in the creative communication industry, which is typically dominated by male leadership. It explores how professional relationships influence their transition into full-time employment and influences their career trajectories.

Design/methodology/approach

Interviews with 31 women in the first five years of their communication careers provided insights into how they experience professional relationships in the workplace in relation to leadership advancement. Inductive coding, a feminist organizational communication lens and literature on mentorship and role modeling was used to explore the standpoint of these young women.

Findings

Young women understand that professional relationships are necessary for acclimation and professional development. Our analysis revealed an intersection of three distinct ways these relationships help young women cultivate a strong career foundation, positioning themselves for leadership opportunities.

Practical implications

This study provides insight into the experiences of ECW, a group significantly overlooked by industry and research as a way to increase career equity. Findings from this study guide programmatic and socialization practices to help young women overcome barriers.

Originality/value

Developing a deeper understanding of women worker’s realities, this research encourages industries to regard the entire career path, emphasizing the importance of beginning socialization experiences in the workplace. It offers actionable managerial practices, and it drives a new scholarly focus on a demographic critical to closing the leadership gender gap.
Productivity and real exchange rates for India: does Balassa-Samuelson effect explain?
Authors: Ghosh Saurabh , Nath Siddhartha , Srivastava Sauhard
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This study aims to explore the long-run equilibrium relationship between India’s real exchange rate and sectoral productivity trends using internationally comparable KLEMS databases on productivity for India, China, Euro area, the USA, the UK and Japan.

Design/methodology/approach

This study uses pooled mean group estimations for panel data suggested by Pesaranet al.(1999). This method is chosen because of the presence of variables with different orders of integration.

Findings

The results find support for an “extended” Balassa–Samuelson (BS) hypothesis which allows labour market frictions that does not allow for wage equalisation between traded and non-traded sectors within a country. This mechanism continues to find some support when we separate out distribution sector that comprises wholesale and retail trade in the domestic services sector. The empirical evidence suggests that India’s real exchange rate is anchored to domestic fundamentals and is closely aligned to its fair value over a medium to long-time horizon.

Originality/value

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, unlike the available literature, which uses aggregate per-capita income as proxy for a country’s productivity growth, this paper perhaps makes the first attempt to validate the BS hypothesis by accounting for productivity differential at the sectoral levels using KLEMS data across countries. Moreover, this study takes the country’s productivity improvement rather than using a basket of countries, a prevalent practice in the literature. While this paper uses India’s data, which witnessed a prolonged appreciation in its real effective exchange rate and rapid technological progress, the authors believe its findings and policy implications could be applicable to the similar emerging market economies.
A critical reflection on digitalization for the hospitality and tourism industry: value implications for stakeholders
Authors: Ozdemir Ozgur , Dogru Tarik , Kizildag Murat , Erkmen Ezgi
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This study aims to critically review the emerging technological developments and digitalization efforts in the hospitality and tourism (HT) industry and discuss the implications of digitalization on various stakeholders (e.g. consumers, employees, companies and operators) with reference to value creation.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is a conceptual, critical reflection paper. Thus, the study reflects the authors’ assessment and reflection of the current digitalization efforts in the HT industry with a particular interest in value creation.

Findings

The study suggests that digitalization is still in its infancy state in terms of adoption and value creation in the HT industry. Yet, there are various opportunities for all stakeholders to benefit from existing and emerging digitalization applications.

Practical implications

This study can be used by industry professionals and scholarly researchers as a reflection of past and current digitalization efforts in the HT industry. Moreover, the study offers directions regarding the future digitalization movement in the HT industry and how such a movement might create important value propositions for various stakeholders.

Originality/value

The study is uniquely positioned as a critical reflection paper on the digitalization effort of the HT industry and offers new practical insights regarding how digitalization could create value for industry stakeholders as it finds more application areas. In this regard, it differs from prior review studies that focused solely on the use of new and emerging technologies in HT operations.
Do managers’ negotiation styles make employees’ relational justice-emotional experiences links sporadic?
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad Zahid , Shakoor Ayesha , Ikramullah Malik , Khan Tamania
Published: January 2023

Purpose

Being grounded in interdependence theory, this study aims to address the following research question: Do managers’ negotiation styles (collaborative versus competitive) make employees’ relational justice-emotional experiences links sporadic?

Design/methodology/approach

Data elicited from N = 139 Pakistani undergraduate students participating in an online scenario-based experiment were used to employ repeated measures analysis and partial least square structural equation modeling techniques.

Findings

Results suggest that employees’ relational justice is likely to be higher when managers use a collaborative negotiation style than when they use competitive style in performance review meetings. Moreover, per managers’ different negotiation styles, employees’ relational justice perceptions may predict their positive emotions differently. That is, when managers use collaborative negotiation style, employees’ relational justice perceptions may positively predict their hope but not optimism, whereas when managers use competitive negotiation style, employees’ relational justice perceptions may positively predict their optimism but not hope. Furthermore, the positive relationship between employees’ relational justice and their optimism is stronger when their trust in manager is low than when it is high.

Originality/value

The study is of value for performance management theorists who aim to address the issue of ineffectiveness of the practice through relational means. The study includes the recently explicated concept of relational justice and examines its links with employee emotional reactions to performance reviews. Moreover, the study unveils how managers’ negotiation styles in performance review meetings cause variations in the links between employees’ perceptions of relational justice and their emotional experiences.
COVID-19 phobia, response to the vaccine and the right of urban migrant dwellers in the Ghanaian slums
Authors: Agyabeng Anthony Nkrumah , Preko Alexander , Avusuglo Kofi Hilla , Kumasey Anthony Sumnaya , Kantanka Akwasi Sarfo , Feglo Mawuli
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This study investigate urban migrant dwellers’ gender and age differences in response to the specific phobia of COVID-19 and hesitancy toward vaccines in the slum settlements.

Design/methodology/approach

The study anchored on the two-factor model proposed by Mowrer (1939) and used a quantitative design approach with a convenience sampling method for data gathering among 362 urban migrants residing and working in the cities of Ghana. The study used the Mann–Whitney U test and the regression analysis for the analysis.

Findings

The result showed that there is a significant difference between males and females in their understanding of economic phobia, thoughts on social phobia and perception level of vaccine hesitancy. Additionally, there is a significant difference between age groups in their level of thoughts of psychological phobia, economic phobia and thoughts of vaccine hesitancy. Finally, the specific of phobias of COVID-19 are significant predictors of vaccine hesitancy.

Research limitations/implications

This research is slum-specific, which implies that the outcome cannot be generalized to other geographical settings.

Practical implications

The study demonstrates how a pandemic manifests itself to dwellers in slums. The outcome of the study sheds light on how policymakers appreciate the dynamics of the pandemic in a developing country, which may guide future responses to pandemics.

Originality/value

The outcome of the study sheds light on how policymakers appreciate the dynamics of the pandemic in a developing country, which may guide future responses to pandemics.
Role of risk disclosure on creditworthiness and driving forces of risk disclosure of banks: Islamic vs conventional banks
Authors: Hasan Md. Bokhtiar , Raza Rabbani Mustafa , Sarker Tapan , Akter Tanzila , Hasan Shaikh Masrick
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This study aims to examine the effect of risk disclosure (RD) on commercial banks’ credit rating (CR) in the context of Bangladesh. It also explores the factors influencing RD in both Islamic and conventional banks.

Design/methodology/approach

The sample includes 200 bank-year observations consisting of 20 commercial banks (15 conventional and 5 Islamic banks) from 2010 to 2019. The sample is further segregated into Islamic and conventional banks. Ordered logit and random effect ordinary least square models are used to analyze the data. Furthermore, the two-stage least squares approach is used to perform a robustness test.

Findings

This study shows that RD significantly positively impacts CR, with a stronger effect in Islamic banks than in conventional banks. This study also finds that banks’ age and leverage negatively influence CRs. Moreover, banks’ size and total capital have a positive and negative influence on CRs, respectively. This study also shows that the age of Islamic and conventional banks positively and negatively influences the RD scores, respectively. In contrast, the RD score of conventional banks is positively impacted by bank size.

Practical implications

By examining which variables substantially impact RD and, hence, CR scores, bank stakeholders may make better financing, investment and other policy decisions. Investors may choose stocks with a high level of RD in the annual reports as the earlier studies imply that higher RD enhances CR.

Originality/value

Only a few studies have examined the relationship between RD and CRs, while, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the maiden attempt in the Bangladesh context. This study also compares the link between Islamic and conventional banks.
Financial analysts’ personal values, perceived behavioural risk and investment decisions in evaluating CSR
Authors: Shahid Ahmad Usman , Tufail Hafiza Sobia , Ali Hafiz Yasir , Jonathan Joane
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This paper aims to contribute to the corporate social responsibility (CSR) literature by providing holistic insights into financial analysts’ personal values, perceived behavioural risk and investment decisions relating to the social aspects of CSR. Specifically, this paper examines whether analysts’ personal values, such as religiosity, spirituality and social consciousness, influence their investment decisions relating to a highly profitable firm that is alleged of exploiting labour rights. This study also examines the mediating role of analysts’ perceived behavioural risk between personal values and investment decisions.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected, using a scenario-based survey, from 145 financial analysts at both public and private companies in Pakistan.

Findings

The results show that analysts’ values, including religiosity, spirituality and social consciousness, have a significant negative impact on their investment decisions. The results also demonstrate that perceived behavioural risk mediates the relationship between these values and investment decisions.

Practical implications

This study has implications for the globalised business world, regulators and researchers for incorporating personal and ethical values into risk and investment decision-making.

Originality/value

This study establishes the importance of analysts’ personal values in risky investment decision-making.
Semantic stereo visual SLAM toward outdoor dynamic environments based on ORB-SLAM2
Authors: Li Yawen , Song Guangming , Hao Shuang , Mao Juzheng , Song Aiguo
Published: January 2023

Purpose

The prerequisite for most traditional visual simultaneous localization and mapping (V-SLAM) algorithms is that most objects in the environment should be static or in low-speed locomotion. These algorithms rely on geometric information of the environment and restrict the application scenarios with dynamic objects. Semantic segmentation can be used to extract deep features from images to identify dynamic objects in the real world. Therefore, V-SLAM fused with semantic information can reduce the influence from dynamic objects and achieve higher accuracy. This paper aims to present a new semantic stereo V-SLAM method toward outdoor dynamic environments for more accurate pose estimation.

Design/methodology/approach

First, the Deeplabv3+ semantic segmentation model is adopted to recognize semantic information about dynamic objects in the outdoor scenes. Second, an approach that combines prior knowledge to determine the dynamic hierarchy of moveable objects is proposed, which depends on the pixel movement between frames. Finally, a semantic stereo V-SLAM based on ORB-SLAM2 to calculate accurate trajectory in dynamic environments is presented, which selects corresponding feature points on static regions and eliminates useless feature points on dynamic regions.

Findings

The proposed method is successfully verified on the public data set KITTI and ZED2 self-collected data set in the real world. The proposed V-SLAM system can extract the semantic information and track feature points steadily in dynamic environments. Absolute pose error and relative pose error are used to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed method. Experimental results show significant improvements in root mean square error and standard deviation error on both the KITTI data set and an unmanned aerial vehicle. That indicates this method can be effectively applied to outdoor environments.

Originality/value

The main contribution of this study is that a new semantic stereo V-SLAM method is proposed with greater robustness and stability, which reduces the impact of moving objects in dynamic scenes.
Examining the potential use of augmented reality in construction cost management tools and techniques
Authors: Senanayake S.M.A.H. , Gunawardana Pamal Akila Manamperi , Perera B.A.K.S. , Rajaratnam Dilakshan
Published: January 2023

Purpose

Construction cost management is one of the important processes that should be achieved effectively and accurately for successful project delivery. Modern-day construction cost management demands a high level of spatial skills. Augmented reality (AR) can potentially increase the stakeholders’ spatial skills as a supportive technology to traditional cost management tools and techniques. AR is a breakthrough technology that could considerably ease execution in various industries, but AR applicability in cost management has not been studied extensively. Thus, this study aims to explore the use of AR in construction cost management tools and techniques.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected using a qualitative approach consisting of two rounds of the Delphi technique. A total of 22 experts in the construction and information technology fields were interviewed using a purposive sampling technique. The manual content analysis helped analyse data.

Findings

The study identified AR features with the potential to increase the usage of cost management tools and techniques. AR can enable spatial skills (abilities, thinking and tasks) in most cost management tools and techniques. However, technical, cultural and technical and cultural barriers obstruct the use of AR in the construction industry.

Originality/value

The usage of AR in construction cost management tools and techniques has not been examined in detail until now. Thus, the study was developed to meet the industry needs and fill the literature gap to investigate the potential use of AR in construction cost management tools and techniques.
The relation between auditing and accounting timeliness in Swedish private firms
Authors: Hartwig Fredrik , Hansson Emil , Nielsen Linn , Sörqvist Patrik
Published: January 2023

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between auditing/non-auditing and accounting timeliness among Swedish private firms.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper uses regression analysis to test the relationship between auditing and two measurements of timeliness; lead time and late filing. The sample consists of Swedish private firms.

Findings

This paper finds that audited firms, when compared with unaudited firms, are significantly less timely. Moreover, greater profitability was associated with more timeliness but only for audited firms. The results of this paper also show that firms being audited by a big 4 auditor are significantly timelier than firms being audited by a non-big 4 auditor.

Practical implications

The findings in this paper suggests that one aspect of accounting quality, timeliness, does not seem to benefit from auditing in a Swedish context. There is a debate about whether the threshold levels in Sweden should be raised so that more firms voluntarily can opt out of audit. Those opposing a raised threshold level claim that auditing has positive effects on accounting quality and consequently that a raised level would have adverse effects. The findings in this paper do not support such a claim.

Originality/value

Little is known about timeliness in private firms compared to public firms and this paper fills that void. Contrary to prior research, findings show that unaudited firms in a Swedish regulatory setting actually are timelier than their audited counterparts. This questions one of the (presumed) benefits of auditing and should stimulate more research on this issue.
The role of the feedback environment in expatriate adjustment
Authors: Armon Brigitte , Steelman Lisa , Jensen Sarah
Published: January 2023

Purpose

The purpose of the present study is to examine the role of the feedback environment in expatriate adjustment and subsequent performance. Based on newcomer adaptation and sensemaking theories, the authors proposed that the supervisor and coworker feedback environments would serve as informational resources, reducing the ambiguity associated with the expatriate's new setting.

Design/methodology/approach

This study was conducted with a broad sample of assigned expatriates (N = 95) originating from 33 different countries and currently working in 35 different host countries. Mediation analysis using a bootstrapping methodology was conducted to test the hypotheses.

Findings

The authors found that the supervisor feedback environment and coworker feedback environment were both related to expatriate adjustment through role clarity. The authors also found that the supervisor feedback environment was indirectly related to expatriate job performance and intent to leave the international assignment through both role clarity and adjustment.

Originality/value

This study examines the extent to which the supervisor and coworker feedback environments enable expatriates on an international assignment. Expatriates face challenges that may be ameliorated by constructive feedback practices. The authors discuss how organizations can improve expatriate sensemaking and adjustment through improved feedback practices.
The role of badges to spur frequent travelers to write online reviews
Authors: Moro Sérgio , Stellacci Stefania
Published: January 2023

Purpose

Online travel reviews platforms have become innovative information systems due to the incorporation of sophisticated gamification elements such as visually appealing badges. This study aims to analyze three features of the review after leveling up a badge: review length (number of words), sentiment scoring and period between two successive reviews (number of days until the next review is written).

Design/methodology/approach

A total of 77,000 online TripAdvisor reviews written by 100 frequent travelers and contributors are analyzed using a data mining approach. A data-based sensitivity analysis is then conducted to provide an understanding of the data mining trained models.

Findings

The results show evidence that badges appealing for self-pride (“badge passport”) and for peer-recognition (“badge helpful”) have significant influence across the lifespan of online review, whereas badges simply awarded by counting the contributions have little effect.

Originality/value

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study provides the first analysis of how an experienced traveler is influenced as the badges and points are being awarded. Intrinsic motivational factor to award badges for standard contributions scarcely influence user behavior. Badges need to be designed to reward accomplishments that are not so trivial to be achieved and that do not depend entirely on the user.
Understanding Vietnamese consumers’ perception and word-of-mouth intentions towards Airbnb
Authors: Do Thuc Thi Mai Doan , Pereira Luis Nobre
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Vietnamese consumers’ perceived value and to explore the relationships between its constructs, satisfaction and (e)word-of-mouth (WOM) intentions towards Airbnb. Moreover, the relationship between traditional WOM and electronic WOM (eWOM) was also investigated.

Design/methodology/approach

An electronic survey was applied to collect data on a sample of Vietnamese Airbnb guests. A total of 352 questionnaires were collected, from which 163 eligible Airbnb users remained for data analysis. The partial least square approach to structural equation modelling was used to analyse the data.

Findings

The findings suggested that monetary, functional and hedonic benefits significantly impact Vietnamese customer satisfaction (CS) with Airbnb accommodation, which, in turn, acts as a direct effect and mediator in encouraging customers’ (e)WOM-giving intentions. Moreover, traditional WOM intention positively influences eWOM giving intention.

Originality/value

This study provides a better comprehension of customers’ perceived value that influences CS and their (e)WOM intentions towards Airbnb. Secondly, it extends the literature on WOM intentions from the message communicator’s perspective by confirming the positive association between traditional and eWOM-giving intentions. Finally, this paper reveals insights into the sharing accommodation in a fast-growing market in South East Asia (Vietnam), which supports sharing accommodation platforms and service providers to develop appropriate marketing strategies.
Analysis of trust instrument in Islamic estate planning: a study case at Amanah Raya Berhad, Malaysia
Authors: Abdullah Muhamad Mu'izz , Awang Abdul Bari , Zakaria Mohamad Sabri
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This study aims to analyse the mechanism of trust instrument from a Shariah point of view. Analysis of the mechanism would determine the extent to which its implementation can resolve estate planning issues such as frozen estate and the issue of naming beneficiaries under the age of 18.

Design/methodology/approach

This is a qualitative study method through library research. To explore the mechanism of trust instrument, an in-depth interview with five participants using purposive sampling and analyses of documents were used. The selection of this sample allows the researcher to obtain specific data in their field of expertise. Therefore, two officers from the Trust Administration Department of Amanah Raya Berhad (ARB) and three Shariah advisors from ARB (MPS ARB) were interviewed to find out the mechanism of trust instrument from the Shariah perspective. The researcher also referred to the trust deed documents, ARB company policies, field case studies such nomination cases and trust accounts, articles and court cases.

Findings

The trust instrument meets Shariah requirements even though it is based entirely on the Civil Law. The comprehensive and flexible features of trust deeds can help donors to plan systematically during their lifetime.

Research limitations/implications

This study only focuses on the trust instruments that are currently being implemented in the ARB. Five trust products were analysed to achieve the objectives of the study, namely, the Normal Trust, Safecare and Safecare Premium, Takaful Care, Hibah (literally “gift”) as well as Trust and Declaration of Hibah.

Practical implications

The implementation of trust instrument at an early stage can ensure the property is well managed through a trust deed, guarantee the life of the beloved heirs after the death of the donor and prevent the property from being frozen.

Originality/value

This study comprehensively describes the trust instrument from the Shariah perspective and its implementation mechanism in the industry.
Acquiring an awareness of the latest regulatory developments concerning digital assets and anti-money laundering
Authors: Hossain Mohammad Belayet
Published: January 2023

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to analyze the anti-money-laundering (AML) policies in place around the world for digital assets and cryptocurrencies.

Design/methodology/approach

This study examines the regulatory frameworks of some of the most prominent international crypto markets and provides an analysis of macro trends in digital asset money laundering legislation.

Findings

As widespread use of cryptocurrencies has increased, authorities around the world have begun to focus on the associated money-laundering concerns. Organizations that want to take advantage of investment opportunities related to digital assets must keep an eye on the ever-changing worldwide regulatory landscape.

Practical implications

Before entering the digital asset market, potential participants should familiarize themselves with the relevant regulations and processes. In cases where enterprises interface with several international regulators, the complexity of these factors can increase.

Originality/value

This essay is written for financial institutions who are considering crypto-related investment opportunities as a means of diversification to better comprehend the worldwide AML regulatory framework pertaining to digital assets.
Nurse leaders' changing roles over 25 years: a qualitative study
Authors: Vasset Frøydis , Fagerstrøm Lisbeth , Frilund Marianne Louise
Published: January 2023

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to emphasise nurses’ experiences of nurse leaders' changing roles over 25 years.

Design/methodology/approach

A qualitative study was performed with individual interviews of eight nurse managers. From Norway and Finland, all nurse managers with more than 25 years of experience and working in specialist health care and primary health care were included in the study.

Findings

These nurse managers have a lot of knowledge and resolved conflicts using improved methods and have experienced continuous change. The role of nurse manager ranges from bedside to exclusive administrative work. The organisations have become more extensive, and the staff has grown. These changes have led to many challenges and more complex organisations.

Research limitations/implications

Nurse managers who have worked for over a 25-year period had useful experience and could handle many new challenges. They can change themselves and their organisation tasks over time and follow the development of society.

Originality/value

Based on their experiences as novices at the beginning of their career, the informants demonstrate their development to the level of expert manager.
Contactless information centres: 5G-enabled library services
Authors: Bonal Raghavendra B.
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This study aims to explain the possible uses of 5G services in library as users with 5G never would come to library for accessing internet.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is descriptive in nature used secondary data of rant-cell to explain the evolution and research by intent.

Findings

To cope with developments in the academic fields, it advocates that LIS professionals adopt and integrate their services with the latest techs for better fruitful next-generation clients. The finding advocates the adoption of 5G enables services in future libraries. The future of 5G seems bright to all divyanga by contactless services.

Originality/value

To the best of the author’s knowledge, no attempt was made to explain the uses of 5G services in the context of libraries. This paper peeps into possible anticipated uses of 5G services in libraries at global level.
Influence of target industry growth on premiums in cross-border acquisitions
Authors: Bebenroth Ralf , Ahmed Kashif
Published: January 2023

Purpose

In this paper, the knowledge-based view of the firm is applied to theoretically elucidate and empirically examine the influence of target industry growth on premium payments in cross-border acquisitions. This study aims to extend internally driven Mergers and Acquisitions research efforts of acquirers to industry contingencies of targets by analyzing cross-border acquirers located within the group of seven (G7) countries.

Design/methodology/approach

This study’s investigation covers 209 cross-border acquisitions from 2012 to 2019 undertaken by firms located within the G7 countries. This paper used generalized estimation equations method to test the hypotheses applying Gaussian distribution for the dependent variable, an identity link function, exchangeable correlation structure and robust standard errors.

Findings

This study’s results reveal that target industry growth determines premiums. Furthermore, this study shows that acquirer industry growth, as well as acquirer slack, moderates this relationship. This study is built on the notion that industry contingencies influence premiums even when target firms are based in foreign countries.

Originality/value

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, unlike other studies, this is the first to explicitly focus on premiums for multiple cross-border acquisitions by hand selecting nine years of industry sale figures for 53 industries separately in each of the G7 nation countries (leading to 371 separate downloads of data samples). This study contends that industry growth of cross-border targets matters for premium payments.
An investigation of sustainable consumption behavior: the influence of environmental concern and trust in sustainable producers on consumer xenocentrism
Authors: Ghaffar Abdul , Zaheer Zaidi Syed Shahid , Islam Tahir
Published: January 2023

Purpose

Unsustainable spending patterns of consumers directly contribute to 30–40% of environmental degradation, mainly in waste. Packaging is a vital part of responding to the main challenges of sustainable food consumption on the global stage. This study aims to investigate how environmental concern and trust in sustainable producers impact the sustainable consumption behaviors of consumers via the mediation of consumer xenocentrism and the moderation of eco-label and country of origin (COO) of buying sustainable packaged foreign food brands.

Design/methodology/approach

This study employed a quantitative method. The authors used Smart PLS 3.0 structural equation modeling (SEM) technique for data analysis. Data from the participants were collected through the convenience sampling technique. A total of 343 valid responses were received.

Findings

The results indicate that xenocentrism is an emerging behavior among Pakistani consumers. The authors found that a high degree of environmental concern and trust in sustainable producers are the antecedents of consumer xenocentrism, which leads to sustainable consumption behavior.

Research limitations/implications

This research highlights the importance of customers’ xenocentric attitudes that lead to sustainable consumption behavior. The research findings provide vital information for researchers, policymakers, academics, practitioners, industry professionals, brand managers and top management, especially in designing the environmental sustainability framework. Although the findings support theory of planned behavior (TPB), future studies can contrast different theories’ contributions to sustainable consumption behavior improvement. Also future researchers may analyze the impact of culture on the association between sustainable consumption and consumer attitudes toward environmental concerns and trust in sustainable producers.

Originality/value

This research contributes to practice and theory, as consumer xenocentrism is a relatively unexplored area of research in developing countries. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this study is the first to examine consumers’ xenocentric attitudes to sustainable consumption empirically.
A monopole polarisation diversity antenna for high density packaging MIMO applications
Authors: K.M. Dhanalakshmi , G. Kavya , S. Rajkumar
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This paper aims to propose a single element, dual feed, polarisation diversity antenna. The proposed antenna operates from 2.9 to 10.6 GHz for covering the entire ultra-wideband (UWB) frequency range. The antenna is designed for usage in massive multiple input multiple output (MIMO) and closed packaging applications.

Design/methodology/approach

The size of the antenna is 24 × 24 × 1.6 mm3. The radiating element of the antenna is derived from the Sierpinski–Knopp (SK) fractal geometry for miniaturization of the antenna size. The antenna has a single reflecting stub placed between the two orthogonal feeds, to improve isolation.

Findings

The proposed antenna system exhibits S11 < −10 dB, S21 < −15 dB and stable radiation characteristics in the entire operating region. It also offers an envelope correlation coefficient < 0.01, a diversity gain > 9.9 dB and a capacity loss < 0.4 bps/Hz. The simulated and measured outputs were compared and results were found to be in similarity.

Originality/value

The proposed UWB-MIMO antenna has significant size reduction through usage of SK fractal geometry for radiating element. The antenna uses a single radiating element with dual feed. The stub is between the antenna elements which provide a compact and miniaturized MIMO solution for high density packaging applications. The UWB-MIMO antenna provides an isolation better than −20 dB in the entire UWB operating band.
Limit angular speed analysis of porous functionally graded rotating disk under thermo-mechanical loading
Authors: Madan Royal , Bhowmick Shubhankar , Hadji Lazreg , Alnujaie Ali
Published: January 2023

Purpose

In this work, the effect of porosity volume fraction, porosity types, material grading index, variable disk profiles and aspect ratio on disk performance was studied by performing limit elastic speed analysis of functionally graded porous rotating disks (PFGM) under thermo-mechanical loading.

Design/methodology/approach

The composition change was varied by employing the power law function. The thermo-mechanical properties of PFGM such as Young's modulus and yield strength were estimated using modified rule of mixture, for density and coefficient of thermal expansion rule of mixture was used. The even and uneven distribution of porosity in a disk was taken as uniform, symmetrical, inner maximum and outer maximum. The problem was then solved with the help of the variational principle and Galerkin's error minimization theory.

Findings

The research reveals that the grading parameter, disk geometry and porosity distribution have a significant impact on the limit elastic speed in comparison to the aspect ratio.

Practical implications

The study determines a range of operable speeds for porous and non-porous disk profiles that the industry can utilize to estimate structural performance.

Originality/value

A finite element investigation was conducted to validate the findings of the present study. Limit elastic analysis of porous FG disks under thermo-mechanical loading has not been studied before.
Does body concern, food desire and academic variables associated with anxiety symptoms in women Nutrition students?
Authors: Azevedo Marina De Sá , Fernandes Silva Ludmilla , Machado Schincaglia Raquel , Bronzi de Souza Luciana , Mendonça Guimarães Marilia
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This study aims to assess the relationship between anxiety with body concern, academic variables and food desire in undergraduate Nutrition students.

Design/methodology/approach

This was a cross-sectional study conducted with 173 students from the undergraduate course of Nutrition in the Midwest region of Brazil. Socioeconomic, academic and behavioral data (Beck Anxiety Inventory, Body Shape Questionnaire and Food Desires Questionnaire) were collected.

Findings

One-third of the students had moderate or severe anxiety symptoms. There were no differences between socioeconomic characteristics in terms of the intensity of anxiety symptoms. Students with minimal symptoms of anxiety had a higher average grade in the course, when compared to those with mild or moderate symptoms and those with severe symptoms (p = 0.001). It was observed that 46.2% had some concerns about their bodies and 11% had severe body concerns. The average grade was associated with anxiety so that 1 point in the global grade is associated to 54% (p < 0,001) less chance of having moderate; severe anxiety. In conclusion, average grade was associated with anxiety in undergraduate Nutrition students.

Originality/value

Average grade was a protection factor for anxiety in undergraduate Nutrition students.
The diffusion of the sustainable development goals (SDGs): an examination of preparer perceptions
Authors: Botchway Gloria Oforiwaa , Bradley Oliver James
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This paper aims to analyse the adoption of sustainable development goals (SDGs) disclosure via the lens of the diffusion of innovations theory, legitimacy theory and the theory of planned behaviour and presents insights into perceptions held by preparers on their decision to adopt or reject SDG disclosure.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper uses a mixed-methods approach, combining content and statistical analysis as well as interviews, to examine SDG disclosure and preparer perceptions.

Findings

The analysis reveals low, but growing SDG disclosure. Although SDG disclosure is perceived as relatively advantageous for a variety of reasons, perceptions of incompatibility and complexity may limit diffusion of SDG disclosure. Trialability and observability of SDG disclosure, on the other hand, may support or hinder the decision to adopt or reject SDG disclosure.

Research limitations/implications

Findings generated may not be generalisable across all populations. A smaller sample of companies were interviewed.

Practical implications

This paper offers insight into attitudes which must be altered if greater diffusion of SDG disclosure is to be achieved by the United Nations 2030 deadline.

Social implications

Sustainability reporting (SR) has a pivotal role to play in supporting the achievement of the SDGs, and innovations in accounting and reporting are particularly needed. This paper raises issues that should be considered by both preparers and practitioners, if innovations are to succeed.

Originality/value

This paper contributes the application of an underutilised theoretical framework in SR research, the first longitudinal analysis of the diffusion of SDG disclosure to provide evidence of adoption over time and an extension of similar studies on diffusion of reporting innovations.
Design and development of a digital intervention for crime prevention: a road safety intervention targeting young driver non-compliance
Authors: Anderson Levi , Bates Lyndel , Schaefer Lacey
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This purpose of this study is to outline an inclusive development strategy for crime prevention interventions. Crime prevention interventions are delivered to the target audience to convey an evidence-based message to dissuade would-be offenders from carrying out crimes. However, rarely is the target audience involved when designing crime prevention interventions.

Design/methodology/approach

Using the Delphi method, this paper documents the design of an intervention aimed at improving young drivers’ compliance with road rules, incorporating feedback from both a panel of experts and the target audience of the intervention. While expert feedback guided the content and the context of the intervention, the feedback from the target audience was critical in ensuring that effective delivery and messaging of the crafted intervention would occur.

Findings

By drawing on expert and experiential insights, this exploratory method of intervention design provided a simple and effective way of ensuring the effective delivery of a crime prevention message.

Research limitations/implications

Although this study focussed on a road safety intervention, the crime prevention applications of this method are broad.

Originality/value

This paper outlines a collaborative methodology that utilises expert and experiential knowledge towards the design and development of a crime prevention intervention, in this case, targeted at young drivers.
The effect of network capabilities, trust and pricing and selling capabilities on the impact of social enterprise
Authors: Cavazos-Arroyo Judith , Puente-Diaz Rogelio
Published: January 2023

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effect of structural and relational network capabilities on trust, and its effect on pricing and selling capabilities, as well as their influence on the enterprise social impact.

Design/methodology/approach

An explanatory and cross-sectional design was conducted, and 100 managers of Mexican social enterprises were surveyed.

Findings

Network structural capability did not affect trust, nevertheless network relational capability did. Likewise, trust influenced pricing and selling capabilities, and these affected the enterprise social impact.

Research limitations/implications

Although a sufficient number of entrepreneurs participated by responding to the survey, the results cannot be generalized to all social enterprises in Mexico.

Practical implications

Social enterprises should capitalize on the development of network relational capability and network structural capability because it facilitates access to scarce resources and positioning of the enterprise to act more actively as an agent of change in its network.

Social implications

This research identifies the relevance for social enterprises to develop and capitalize on networking and marketing capabilities in their management routines and activities, as this can significantly enhance their social impact.

Originality/value

The main research contributions revealed the importance of dynamic capabilities and their effects on the impact of social enterprises.
Corporate social responsibility authenticity as a determinant of repurchase intentions
Authors: Hassan Yusuf , Akhouri Anuja , Kodwani Amitabh Deo
Published: January 2023

Purpose

This study aims to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) authenticity and its relationship with repurchase intentions. In doing so, the current research also investigates the mediating role of perceived CSR (PCSR) and perceived moral judgement.

Design/methodology/approach

For the current research purpose, a sample of 262 Indian working professionals was surveyed.

Findings

Data analysis revealed that CSR authenticity significantly predicted the repurchase intentions of the survey participants. The studied research contributes significantly to the extant literature on CSR authenticity by studying the underlying mechanisms that make a consumer repurchase a product or service.

Originality/value

Research on CSR authenticity is still at a nascent stage. Furthermore, variables such as moral judgement and PCSR motives have not been studied in CSR authenticity literature.