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Perspectives on social workers from within an integrated setting
Authors: Phillipowsky Darryl James 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThis research explores community professionals' opinions concerning social worker's roles and statutory functions. It explores the perspectives of professionals and their understanding of collaborative and cooperative work; experiences of professional support; opinions on the aspects of anti-oppressive practices in social work; views on social work identity within multidisciplinary team structures; and perceptions regarding the challenges of cultural and contextual drivers of social work practice.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts an interpretivist paradigm and social constructionist epistemology in that there are multiple realities to be understood and different perspectives and perceptions to be explored. This study adopted a data collection approach of thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews.Setting and participantsSocial workers and nurses working within an integrated social care and health NHS trust.MethodsSix respondents volunteered for interviews in 2017. Data were coded as follows using a multistage approach: (1) coding of comments into general categories (e.g. culture, models of practice), (2) coding of subcategories within main categories (e.g. values, knowledge and skills), (3) cross-sectional analysis to identify themes cutting across categories and (4) mapping of categories/subcategories to corresponding comparable research for comparison.FindingsMost interviewees (5) were social workers, with one from the nursing field. Respondents provided comments that fell under four overarching themes: cultural theme, the impact of economic austerity, organisational structures and the political drivers of integration.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the evidence regarding the role of social workers within integrated health and adult social care organisations (as opposed to mental health social work) and also contributes to the evidence around social work in times of austerity.
Consumer perception of Halal products
Authors: Farah Maya F. 
Published: February 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to empirically investigate the effects of religiosity level, ethnocentrism, subjective norms, product judgment and trust in Halal food products on the consumer intention to purchase a Muslim (manufactured in a majority Muslim country) versus a foreign (manufactured in a majority non-Muslim country) product available on the Lebanese market across the two main Muslim sects, namely, Sunnism and Shiism.

Design/methodology/approach
The study used a quantitative survey that was administered to a proportionate stratified sample of 607 respondents from the two sects.

Findings
The results indicate that Sunni consumers indicate a greater trust in judgment of and willingness to buy foreign Halal products compared to their Shiite counterparts, while Shiite consumers display a greater trust in judgment of and willingness to buy Muslim products. Moreover, religiosity, ethnocentrism, subjective norms, brand trust and product judgment have been found to significantly influence consumer purchase intention.

Practical implications
The study results exhibit that religious sect plays a key role in consumer purchase intention, which encourages decision makers and marketers to pursue identity, awareness and communication strategies while targeting Muslim consumers of both sects.

Originality/value
Muslim consumers’ perception of Halal products is a sorely under-researched area of study with minimal empirical data supporting such studies. The results of this study offer some insight into consumer behavior differences between members of the two sects.
A framework to improve university–industry collaboration
Authors: Awasthy Richa , Flint Shayne , Sankarnarayana Ramesh , Jones Richard L. 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a framework to improve the effectiveness of university–industry collaboration (UIC). This work enhances the existing body of literature and knowledge regarding collaboration and offers concrete steps to be taken for effective collaboration between universities and industries.Research MethodologyA literature review to study the best practices, impediments to collaboration and the various models proposed in the past for successful UIC was conducted. A workshop and focus-group meetings of practitioners and academic researchers was designed and organised to explore the current state of the university–industry engagement within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) region and gather inputs regarding possible approaches to improve collaboration. The findings from the literature review and the results from this qualitative research regarding the approaches to improve the effectiveness of the collaboration were analysed.Results and implicationsThe study discovers that various measures have been proposed in the form of best practices or models to improve the effectiveness of UIC. However, these measures often address a specific concern such as technology transfer, intellectual property (IP), etc. There is a scope for a comprehensive holistic framework to address many aspects of UIC in order to improve effectiveness and achieve success. A framework for improving the effectiveness of collaboration considering a comprehensive list of factors operating in a broad context within the collaboration system was proposed.Originality/valueThe framework builds on previous literature dealing with measures for successful UIC. However, it is the first of its kind, in the researcher's knowledge, in terms of comprehensiveness of the factors contributing to establishing and sustaining successful collaboration. The value of the individual experience of the participants in this qualitative research, which is on average more than 10 years in the software engineering field, validates the importance and quality of the data collected. The addition of these results to the framework increases its validity.The framework can be utilised by universities and industry practitioners to foster successful and effective collaboration. The results have significant relevance, particularly within the Australian context as the government has intensified the adoption of measures to encourage and improve collaboration between universities and the industry.
Pressures in implementation of circular supply chain management for sustainability
Authors: Saroha Manju , Garg Dixit , Luthra Sunil 
Published: February 2020

PurposeBusiness organisations are under serious threat to sustain their business due to globalisation, challenging market and recent economic competitiveness. The aim of this study is to address various pressures to circular supply chain management (CSCM) implementation for sustainability.Design/methodology/approachThe present study is based on two research levels. Initially, extensive literature review has been made to identify 31 pressures to CSCM, and eight categories of pressures have been identified. At the second level, fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (F-AHP) has been applied to rank the identified pressures to CSCM implementation for sustainability.Findings“Financial Pressures (FP)” has been identified as most significant pressure to CSCM implementation for sustainability. Further, “Lack of support of top management (MP1)”, “Lack of implementation of laws and policies (GP2)” and “Lack of vision for CSCM (GP1)” have been found most critical sub-pressures CSCM implementation for sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsThe final results give the prioritised list of all identified 31 sub-pressures and eight main pressure heads, which will be helpful in their removal for achieving the goal of CSCM implementation. It will be helpful for managers to take decisions promoting circular practices in supply chains to achieve truly sustainable supply chains. It will also be help for SC managers to understand the flow of activities and materials in CSC to get good results and remove pressures.Originality/valueThe present study plays an important role in circular activities implementation in supply chain for profit gain, and their pressure ranking may help the mangers to implement the CSCM effectively.
A literature review on the causality between sustainability and corporate reputation
Authors: Gomez-Trujillo Ana Maria , Velez-Ocampo Juan , Gonzalez-Perez Maria Alejandra 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to summarize previous research findings of the relationship between reputation and sustainability at the firm level.Design/methodology/approachThis research uses a systematic literature review of 306 retrieved articles that matched the search criteria. After applying filters and narrowing the sample to a total of 156 articles of a 19-year period (2000–2019) that were finally content analyzed for this study in order to identify sources, authors, theories, methodologies, and opportunities for future research.FindingsFindings demonstrate that in most of the cases, sustainability appears to be an antecedent of corporate reputation and a tool to enhance stakeholders' acceptance and perceptions on companies' activities.Practical implicationsThe study shows the potential of sustainability reporting as a tool to enhance corporate reputation; moreover, it also discussed the likely effect of sustainability over brand equity. This research confirms the importance of having strategic management of both corporate sustainability and reputation management. Including both reputational management and sustainability in the corporate strategy can be a potential source to create value, protect against difficulties and liabilities, and maximize business survival.Social implicationsFor business, establishing clear positions in relation to environmental and social issues, building collaborative global networks and authentic local relations, giving signals that reaffirm business purposes with all stakeholders, and adhering to the sustainable development agenda enhance positive corporate reputation.Originality/valueIn addition to answering the stated research question and in fact filling a gap in the literature, this study led us to identify 25 research questions classified in seven different areas (measurement and scales; causes and effects; longitudinal studies; geographical contexts; theory building; digital as a novel environment; and new actors and institutions).
Mutualistic symbiosis?
Authors: Obermann Jörn , Velte Patrick , Gerwanski Jannik , Kordsachia Othar 
Published: February 2020

PurposeAlthough principal–agent theory has gained a prominent place in research, its negative image of self-serving managers is frequently criticized. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to examine how existing theories of agency and stewardship can be combined by using behavioral characteristics.Design/methodology/approachThis study reviewed articles on the behavior of agents and stewards from the domains of finance, economics, management, corporate governance and organizational research. Additional theoretical and meta-analytical empirical literature from the fields of psychology and sociology was used to account for general patterns of human behavior.FindingsThe results indicate that goal congruency and the perception of fairness can serve as moderators distinguishing agency theory and stewardship theory. Goal congruency can be achieved by stipulating psychological ownership. The perception of distributive and procedural fairness is demonstrated by two major corporate governance mechanisms: performance-based compensation and board monitoring. The results are summarized in six hypotheses that allow a situational, customized corporate governance. These hypotheses can be tested in future research.Originality/valuePrior work either focused on the merits of principal-agent theory or advocates the utilization of positive management theories, such as stewardship theory. However, little work has been done on bridging the gap between both constructs and develop a more extensive view of management theory.
Drivers and barriers to MOOC adoption: perspectives from adopters and non-adopters
Authors: Ma Long , Lee Chei Sian 
Published: February 2020

PurposeDespite the advantages of MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses), the adoption rate is still low, especially in less developed countries. The present study aims to investigate the drivers and barriers faced by adopters and non-adopters of MOOCs, and examine how these factors influence the intention of MOOC adoption.Design/methodology/approachA survey questionnaire was developed to measure how the identified factors may impact adopters and non-adopters' intention of using MOOCs. Through both offline and online channels, 1018 valid questionnaires were collected in China. Multiple regression analysis was applied to test the influential factors for adopters and non-adopters of MOOCs.FindingsThis study found that the drivers (i.e. perceived usefulness, performance-to-cost value, and self-regulation) have similar effects on both adopters and non-adopters on intention to adopt MOOCs. What differs between the two groups are the barriers to MOOC adoption. While adopters considered educational tradition and peers' impact as major barriers, non-adopters regarded lack of publicity and relevant information to be an obstacle. In addition, both adopters and non-adopters were hindered by the lack of accessibility and instructions.Research limitations/implicationsAs all the participants of this study were from one country in Asia, the findings may not be applicable to explain the situation of MOOC adoption in other countries with different social and cultural context.Originality/valueIn addition to the perceptions of adopters, this study also reveals the perceptions of non-adopters of MOOCs, which has seldom been investigated. In addition, this study focuses on the context of economically disadvantaged regions which have been neglected in previous studies of MOOC adoption.
A blockchain approach to digital archiving: digital signature certification chain preservation
Authors: Bralić Vladimir , Stančić Hrvoje , Stengård Mats 
Published: February 2020

Purpose
The short lifespan of digital signatures presents a challenge to the long-term preservation of digitally signed records. It can undermine attempts to presume, verify or assess their authenticity. This paper aims to investigate the challenges of the expiration of digital signatures in the context of digital archiving.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper identifies requirements for the long-term preservation of digitally signed records and compares them with the existing approaches. The characteristics, operational procedures and requirements of the technologies used for digital signatures are combined with the archival requirements to design a new model.

Findings
The paper proposes a new model of a blockchain-based system, which can be combined with any digital archive to assist the process of long-term preservation of digitally signed records.

Practical implications
The proposed model offers a new alternative to the current practice in the long-term preservation of digitally signed records, such as periodic resigning procedures or periodic wrapping of digitally signed records with archival timestamps.

Originality/value
The proposed TrustChain 2.0 model is based on previous research conducted as part of the InterPARES Trust project. It builds on TrustChain 1.0 by including digital signature certificate chain validity information in a blockchain thus avoiding the issues concerning records confidentiality and privacy information disclosure. The paper contributes not only to the development of archival science but also shows archival institutions on how to approach long-term preservation of digitally signed records.
Learning‐induced switching costs in a parasitoid can maintain diversity of host aphid phenotypes although biocontrol is destabilized under abiotic stress
Authors: Preedy Katharine F. , Chaplain Mark A. J. , Leybourne Daniel J. , Marion Glenn , Karley Alison J. 
Published: February 2020

Abstract

Aphid populations frequently include phenotypes that are resistant to parasitism by hymenopterous parasitoid wasps, which is often attributed to the presence of ‘protective’ facultative endosymbionts residing in aphid tissues, particularly Hamiltonella defensa. In field conditions, under parasitoid pressure, the observed coexistence of aphids with and without protective symbionts cannot be explained by their difference in fitness alone.

Using the cereal aphid Rhopalosiphum padi as a model, we propose an alternative mechanism whereby parasitoids are more efficient at finding common phenotypes of aphid and experience a fitness cost when switching to the less common phenotype.

We construct a model based on delay differential equations and parameterize and validate the model with values within the ranges obtained from experimental studies. We then use it to explore the possible effects on system dynamics under conditions of environmental stress, using our existing data on the effects of drought stress in crops as an example.

We show the ‘switching penalty’ incurred by parasitoids leads to stable coexistence of aphids with and without H. defensa and provides a potential mechanism for maintaining phenotypic diversity among host organisms. We show that drought‐induced reduction in aphid development time has little impact. However, greater reduction in fecundity on droughted plants of symbiont‐protected aphids can cause insect population cycles when the system would be stable in the absence of drought stress.

The stabilizing effect of the increased efficiency in dealing with more commonly encountered host phenotypes is applicable to a broad range of consumer–resource systems and could explain stable coexistence in competitive environments. The loss of stable coexistence when drought has different effects on the competing aphid phenotypes highlights the importance of scenario testing when considering biocontrol for pest management.
Taxonomic review of theDichotomius mamillatusgroup (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), with a description of a new species,Dichotomius(Dichotomius)gandiniisp. nov., from western Amazonia
Authors: Rossini Michele , Vaz‐de‐Mello Fernando Z 
Published: February 2020

AbstractWe conducted a morphologically based taxonomic revision of theDichotomius mamillatusspecies group (Scarabaeinae). A new species,Dichotomius (Dichotomius) gandiniisp. nov., from western Amazonia is described, illustrated and included in this group, along withDichotomius(Dichotomius)mamillatus(Felsche, 1901),Dichotomius(Dichotomius)robustus(Luederwaldt, 1935) andDichotomius(Dichotomius)worontzowi(Pereira, 1942). The external and genital morphology of themamillatusgroup and its species are defined through an in‐depth examination of the surviving type material, as well as hundreds of reference specimens deposited in several natural history collections. An illustrated identification key to theDichotomiusspecies of the group is provided.Pinotus calcaratusArrow, 1913 (currentlyDichotomius calcaratus) is considered to be a junior subjective synonym ofDichotomius (Dichotomius) mamillatus. This research further resolves the many taxonomic questions that are still hampering the correct identification ofDichotomiusspecies in the Neotropics, providing key diagnostic tools for researchers interested in these scarab beetles. The comprehensive morphological study of theD. mamillatusgroup highlights the important taxonomic value of the often‐overlooked endophallic structures, as well as their central role in informing hypotheses of systematic relationships.
An observational study of physical, cognitive and social activities in rehabilitation inpatients
Authors: McRae Prue , Bew Paul , Smith Simon , Mudge Alison 
Published: February 2020

AbstractObjectivesTo describe patient behaviour related to mobility in a rehabilitation inpatient setting and compare intensive and Transition Care Program (TCP, slow‐stream rehabilitation) models.MethodsProspective cross‐sectional design including weekday and weekend sampling in two rehabilitation wards (one intensive and one TCP) in a publicly funded facility. A single trained observer undertook behavioural mapping, observing patient location, mobility, activity and company on all inpatients 8 am‐4 pm using a structured 2‐minute observation protocol. Observations were summarised and compared between wards.ResultsWe observed 74 inpatients on a Tuesday and 77 on a Sunday. Participants spent 7% (median) of daytime standing or walking. They spent 62%‐87% in their room, 22%‐40% sleeping or resting and 74%‐86% alone. The only significant difference between wards was time spent off ward on Tuesday. Activity was lower on Sunday.ConclusionsTime spent in physical, cognitive and social activities is low in inpatient rehabilitation and TCP wards.
Teratozoospermia: Its association with sperm DNA defects, apoptotic alterations, and oxidative stress
Authors: Ammar Oumaima , Mehdi Meriem , Muratori Monica 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThis study was carried out to evaluate the level of nuclear sperm DNA damage in men with isolated polymorphic teratozoospermia and examining its relationship with apoptosis and oxidative stress. A total of 89 subjects were divided into two groups: men with isolated teratozoospermia (n = 69) and men with normal semen parameters (n = 20) as controls. Sperm DNA breaks were determined by using acridine orange staining. The proportion of viable spermatozoa with mitochondrial transmembrane depolarization was detected by fluorescence microscopy through the use of MitoPTJC‐1 staining method. Bivariate Annexin V/6‐CFDA analysis was then set out in order to measure the percentage of both viable and dead spermatozoa with phosphatidylserine (PS) externalization. Seminal antioxidant profile (reduced glutathione (GSHr); oxidized glutathione (GSSG); glutathione S‐transferase (GST)) and total protein sulfhydryl (P‐SH) concentrations were measured spectrophotometrically. Men with isolated teratozoospermia, when compared to controls, showed significantly increased level of single sperm DNA breaks and higher proportions of spermatozoa with phosphatidylserine externalization and mitochondrial depolarization. Among the differently studied oxidative stress seminal parameters, the rates of seminal GSHr, GST, and P‐SH were significantly decreased in the teratozoospermic group. However, the seminal rates of GSSG and GST have decreased, but only GST did not show a significant difference. Interestingly, significant correlations were found between the studied apoptotic markers and the rate of atypical sperm forms with the incidences of head abnormalities. Furthermore, positive inter‐correlations were found between sperm DNA defects, impaired seminal antioxidant status, and the apoptotic sperm markers. Such data provide clear evidence that the apoptotic alterations are closely correlated to abnormal sperm morphology and DNA damage. Moreover, decreased seminal antioxidant profile may be a crucial factor involved in the mechanism of sperm cell death‐mediated DNA breaks in teratozoospermic semen.