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Leveraging social media in new product development: organisational learning processes, mechanisms and evidence from China
Authors: Zhan Yuanzhu , Tan Kim Hua , Chung Leanne , Chen Lujie , Xing Xinjie 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe main purpose of this paper is to investigate how social media can provide important platforms to facilitate organisational learning and innovation in new product development (NPD) process.Design/methodology/approachUsing a multiple case-study approach, this study assesses qualitative data collected via 56 interviews from 13 world-leading Chinese companies in the high-technology industry.FindingsThe study identified three distinct types of organisational learning mechanisms for firms to extract potential innovation inherent in social media. It further determined various organisational enablers that facilitate the connections between these mechanisms and NPD performance.Research limitations/implicationsThis research contributes to the emerging literature on digital product development and organisational learning. The cases were conducted in the Chinese context, hence, the results may not be fully generalisable to other organisations, industries and countries without appropriate re-contextualisation.Practical implicationsThe empirical evidence showcases the various mechanisms adopted by managers in different NPD phases. It identifies several technological and organisational adaptations that managers can apply to smartly scale their social presence and facilitate NPD.Originality/valueDespite the exponential growth of social media use in identifying and interacting with external stakeholders, managerial practice and academic research have paid little attention to how social media can be leveraged for NPD. The value of this research comes from applying a qualitative method to gain in-depth insights into the mechanisms for leveraging social media to facilitate innovation in NPD.
Advanced services and differentiation advantage: an empirical investigation
Authors: Sousa Rui , da Silveira Giovani J.C. 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThis study theoretically articulates and empirically validates a model of relationships between market complexity (competition intensity, heterogeneity and technological change), strategic focus on product and service differentiation, ADS offerings and differentiation advantage.Design/methodology/approachThe authors develop and test hypotheses through structural equation modeling based on data from the Sixth International Manufacturing Strategy Survey (IMSS-VI), involving 931 manufacturers from 22 countries.FindingsThe results indicate that (1) market complexity has a positive impact on strategic focus on product and service differentiation; (2) focus on product and service differentiation, but not market complexity, has a positive impact on the extent to which business units offer ADS to their customers; (3) ADS have a positive impact on service differentiation advantage, but no influence on product differentiation advantage.Practical implicationsManagers should incorporate decisions related to ADS provision as part of their manufacturing strategy formulation processes to align markets, strategic focus on product and service differentiation, and ADS provision. ADS seem an appropriate lever for market differentiation, because they appear not only to support service differentiation advantage, but also to be consistent with strategic focus on product differentiation.Originality/valueThe study provides novel insights and large-scale empirical evidence on the influence of the market environment on the offering of ADS, as well as on how relationships between the product and service activity in the manufacturing organization may affect differentiation advantage.
Improved rider optimization for optimal container resource allocation in cloud with security assurance
Authors: Vhatkar Kapil Netaji , Bhole Girish P. 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
The containerization application is one among the technologies that enable microservices architectures, which is observed to be the model for operating system (OS) virtualization. Containers are the virtual instances of the OS that are structured as the isolation for the OS atmosphere and its file system, which are executed on the single kernel and a single host. Hence, every microservice application is evolved in a container without launching the total virtual machine. The system overhead is minimized in this way as the environment is maintained in a secured manner. The exploitation of a microservice is as easy to start the execution of a new container. As a result, microservices could scale up by simply generating new containers until the required scalability level is attained. This paper aims to optimize the container allocation.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper introduces a new customized rider optimization algorithm (C-ROA) for optimizing the container allocation. The proposed model also considers the impact of system performance along with its security. Moreover, a new rescaled objective function is defined in this work that considers threshold distance, balanced cluster use, system failure, total network distance and security as well. At last, the performance of proposed work is compared over other state-of-the-art models with respect to convergence and cost analysis.

Findings
For experiment 1, the implemented model at 50th iteration has achieved minimal value, which is 29.24%, 24.48% and 21.11% better from velocity updated grey wolf optimisation (VU-GWO), whale random update assisted LA (WR-LA) and rider optimization algorithm (ROA), respectively. Similarly, on considering Experiment 2, the proposed model at 100th iteration attained superior performance than conventional models such as VU-GWO, WR-LA and ROA by 3.21%, 7.18% and 10.19%, respectively. The developed model for Experiment 3 at 100th iteration is 2.23%, 5.76% and 6.56% superior to VU-GWO, WR-LA and ROA.

Originality/value
This paper presents the latest fictional optimization algorithm named ROA for optimizing the container allocation. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that uses the C-ROA for optimization.
Understanding consumers’ trust in social media marketing environment
Authors: Irshad Madeeha , Ahmad Muhammad Shakil , Malik Omer Farooq 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to examine the impacts of consumers’ motivations (i.e. remuneration, social, and empowerment) on online purchase intentions mediated through trust towards retailers present on social media.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from consumers residing in the three metropolitan cities of Pakistan, and the research model was tested using the covariance-based structural equation modelling in Amos.FindingsThe results showed that remuneration and social motivations positively influenced consumers’ online purchase intentions directly, as well as indirectly mediated through trust. However, trust fully mediated the relationship between empowerment motivation and consumers’ online purchase intentions.Originality/valueThe existing literature reveals that only a handful of studies have endeavoured to understand consumers’ trust in the context of social media marketing, and the literature in this field is not matured yet. The novelty of this research lies in its contribution to understanding the impacts of consumers’ motives (i.e. remuneration, social, and empowerment) on trust towards retailers present on social media, which have not been explored before. In addition, it examines trust towards retailers present on social media as an underlying mechanism that affects the relationships between consumers’ motives and online purchase intentions.
Forty-five years of the International Journal of Social Economics (IJSE): a bibliometric overview
Authors: Kumar Satish , Sureka Riya , Pandey Nitesh 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe International Journal of Social Economics has completed 45 years of its publication in 2018; as a part of this recognition, this paper aims to present an overview of the IJSE through bibliometric analysis of its contents from 1974–2018.Design/methodology/approachUsing data from Scopus database, the prominence of the research is assessed by studying and analyzing annual publication, and citation structure, most cited papers in IJSE, documents most cited by IJSE, most productive author, institution and country in IJSE with their temporal analysis and the thematic structure of the journal through keyword co-occurrence analysis. Additionally, a graphical representation of the bibliometric data using VOSviewer is presented in the paper.FindingsMajor findings show that IJSE has grown in productivity, as well as stature as the number of articles published each year, and the citation counts are increasing. Major themes published in the journal include poverty, social economics sustainable development, developing country, religion, economic theory, etc.Originality/valueThis is the first article providing an overall summary of the research work published in the journal.
Financial inclusion and migrant remittances in Sub-Saharan Africa: a panel VAR approach
Authors: Anarfo Ebenezer Bugri , Amewu Godfred , Dzeha Gloria Clarissa 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThis study examines the causal and dynamic link between financial inclusion and migrant remittances in sub-Saharan Africa.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed a panel vector autoregressive (VAR) framework to examine the dynamic relationship between financial inclusion and migrant remittances in sub-Saharan Africa.FindingsThe findings indicate that there is a reverse causality between financial inclusion and migrant remittances in sub-Saharan Africa.Practical implicationsThe practical implications of these findings are that central governments and economic policymakers in sub-Saharan African countries should formulate and implement policies aimed at fostering financial inclusion if they are to attract more migrant remittances to promote economic growth and financial sector development. This suggests that these two variables are complementary and not contradictory. The results also suggest that central banks and other financial institutions can leverage the positive effect of financial inclusion of financial sector development to enhance the development of the financial sector instead of pursuing financial sector development as a policy objective. This means policies aimed at promoting financial inclusion will not impede or sacrifice migrant remittances, economic growth and financial sector development.Originality/valueThis paper is the first to construct a financial inclusion index to examine the link between financial inclusion and migrant remittances from the sub-Saharan Africa perspectivePeer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-10-2019-0612/
Public procurement quality assessment of a region: regression analysis
Authors: Belokrylova Olga S. , Belokrylov Kirill A. , Tsygankov Sergey S. , Syropyatov Vadim A. , Streltsova Elena D. 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe paper aims to present the results of a study aimed at constructing economic and mathematical models used in decision-making in the management of budget procurement of a region, contributing to the efficient use of budget funds. One of the key problems in this area is the assessment of the quality of procurementDesign/methodology/approachOne of the key problems in this area is the assessment of the quality of procurement, the solution of which requires the application of economic and mathematical methods, models, tools and algorithms built into information systems for supporting decision-making. The introduction of these systems brings to a qualitatively new level the system of relations between subjects of budget procurement. The paper analyzes modern publications on the implementation of public procurement and related issues of efficiency (savings) of budgetary funds.FindingsThe indicators on the basis of which the evaluation of the quality of regional procurement is determined are proposed. The architecture of the information system for decision support in the evaluation of procurement quality has been developed. The system has the property of adapting to changes in the state of the environment through the constant accumulation of statistical data characterizing the procurement and adjustment of the parameters of the mathematical model in accordance with them. A mathematical model is built into the control loop that allows ranking the indicators of budget purchases by the degree of their influence on the effective attribute. The role of a functional feature is the quality of budget procurement. The mathematical model is based on the application of the mathematical apparatus of correlation and regression analysis. The impact of each of the factor attributes on the functional attribute has been assessed.Originality/valueThe mathematical model is based on the application of the mathematical apparatus of correlation and regression analysis. The impact of each of the factor attributes on the functional attribute has been assessed. Real statistics are given that characterize budget procurements carried out in retrospect. The coefficients of the linear regression model are determined based on the use of the STATISTICA application software package. The proposed decision support information system with a regression model built into it allows one to make scientifically and quantitatively sound decisions when assessing the quality of budget purchases of a region.
Hands-off? Laissez-faire policies on Covid-19 may exacerbate health inequalities
Authors: Foley William , Gërxhani Klarita 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThis paper establishes an association between income and the likelihood of seeking medical treatment for Covid-19 symptoms in some countries. We provide an explanation for this income effect based on the stringency of government response to the pandemic and the unequal distribution of agency among social classes.Design/methodology/approachThe paper makes use of data from the Six-Country Survey on Covid-19 to establish the existence of an income effect on health utilisation, and from the Oxford Covid-19 Government response tracker to show that this income effect is associated with the stringency of governmental response to the pandemic. Data from the 2011/12 “Health and Healthcare” round of the International Social Survey Programme is used to show that this income effect cannot be explained by pre-existing patterns. An explanation for the link between government stringency and the income effect is advanced on a theoretical basis.FindingsThe authors find in Britain, the US, and – with greater uncertainty – in Japan that individuals who experience potential Covid-19 symptoms are less likely to seek medical treatment if they have a lower income. The authors also show that governments in these countries adopted a less stringent response to the pandemic than the countries in our sample which do not exhibit an income effect – China, Italy and South Korea. The authors argue that laissez-faire policies place the burden of action upon the individual, activating underlying differences in agency between the social classes, and making (high) low-income individuals (more) less likely to seek medical attention.Research limitations/implicationsSince there was not a direct measure of agency in the data, it could not be empirically verified that agency mediates the effect of government stringency on health utilisation. Further research could make use of datasets which incorporate such a measure, if they become available. It could also extend the geographical scope of the findings, to see if the income effect manifests in other countries which adopted a laissez-faire response to the pandemic.Practical implicationsGovernments should intervene more stringently during pandemics to minimise inequality in health outcomes.Originality/valueThis paper establishes an association between the stringency of government response to the Covid-19 pandemic and income inequality in health utilisation. This contributes to scholarly and policy debates around health inequality in the area of social epidemiology, and the sociology of inequality more generally. It is also of relevance to the general public, in the context of a deadly pandemic.
Adoption and impact of modern varieties of paddy in India: evidence from a nationally representative field survey
Authors: Kumar Anjani , Tripathi Gaurav , Joshi P. K. 
Published: July 2020

PurposeNew varieties of paddy are constantly being developed in India in order to sustain yield gains in the face of biotic and abiotic stresses. In this study, the authors attempt to identify the drivers for adoption of new varieties of paddy in India; the authors also estimate the impact on yield of the adoption of new paddy varieties.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data consisted of the reported information from approximately 20,000 paddy farmers in India. The study employs Cragg's double-hurdle model to study the probability and intensity of adoption of new varieties; we use regression discontinuity design to estimate the change in yield due to adoption of new varieties.FindingsThe authors’ findings indicate that the adoption of new varieties of paddy in India varies significantly within and between regions; further, the adoption of new varieties is affected by a number of socioeconomic and demographic factors; the authors also find that the adoption of new varieties increases yield significantly.Research limitations/implicationsThese are observational data and not based on the experiments. The authors relied on farmers' memory to recall the information.Originality/valueThe authors suggest the formulation of strategic policies that can cater to the needs of regions and states that are lagging behind in the adoption of new paddy varieties.
Practitioners’ experiences of the mental capacity act: a systematic review
Authors: Scott Jade , Weatherhead Stephen , Daker-White Gavin , Manthorpe Jill , Mawson Marsha 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA, 2005) provided a new legal framework for decision-making practice in England and Wales. This study aims to explore qualitative research on practitioners’ knowledge and experiences of the MCA in health and social care settings to inform practice and policy.

Design/methodology/approach
Four electronic databases and Google Scholar were searched in November 2019 for peer-reviewed, qualitative, English language studies exploring practitioners’ experiences and knowledge of the MCA in health and social care settings. Nine studies were included and appraised for methodological quality. Data were analysed using thematic synthesis.

Findings
Data revealed both positive aspects and challenges of applying the MCA in practice within five main themes, namely, travelling the “grey line”, the empowering nature of the MCA, doing the assessment justice, behaviours and emotional impact and knowledge gaps and confidence.

Practical implications
The fundamental principles of the MCA appear to be adhered to and embedded in practice. However, practitioners find mental capacity work remains challenging in its uncertainties. While calling for more training, they may also benefit from further MCA skills development and support to increase confidence and reduce apprehension.

Originality/value
This is the first systematic review to synthesise qualitative literature on practitioners’ experiences and knowledge of the MCA. Findings offer insight into practice experiences of the MCA and provide a basis for the development of training and supervisory support.
Recipes for new product success: the interplay between orientations and environmental turbulence
Authors: Ho Joanne , Plewa Carolin 
Published: July 2020

PurposePrior studies suggest that strategic orientations not only impact innovation outcomes individually but also by interacting with each other and with environmental factors. Yet, inconsistent results in the literature remain, likely due to the common use of regression analysis and related limitations in capturing the complex reality of interdependent effects. This paper aims to overcome this challenge.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on configuration theory, this research uses fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis to investigate configurations of customer, competitor and technology orientations, interfunctional coordination (IC) and environmental turbulence leading to new product success (NP) among high-tech manufacturing business-to-business firms.FindingsFindings show seven configurations of strategic orientations as determining NP, including four configurations specific to firms operating in turbulent environments.Originality/valueThis study offers important theoretical, empirical and managerial contributions. In particular, it is the first to reveal configurations of strategic orientations that determine NP. It also advances knowledge by delineating those configurations that are most suited to firms operating in turbulent environments. Finally, findings demonstrate the interchangeable nature of facets traditionally joined as a single market orientation construct – customer and competitor orientation as well as IC.
Updates on Hong Kong’s anti-money laundering laws 2020
Authors: Yim Foster Hong-Cheuk , Lee Ian Philip 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the latest developments of anti-money laundering (AML) laws in terms of case law and to give meaningful response in relation to certain key findings (KFs) and recommendations by the financial action task force contained in its mutual evaluation report dated September 2019.

Design/methodology/approach
In terms of AML case law, the authors analyse the latest judgment from the Hong Kong (HK) court of final appeal. In terms of the evaluation report, the authors outline salient points from the KFs and recommendation, commenting on their likelihood of success.

Findings
With the developments in AML case law and the KFs identified, HK is expected to maintain its high standard in AML/counter financing of terrorism (CFT) compliance.

Originality/value
A robust AML/CFT regime is the bedrock of HK’s reputable status as an international financial centre. This study seeks to illicit meaningful interactions amongst all stakeholders.
How a brick-and-mortar retailer’s strategic focus on niche (versus mainstream) brands influences category sales
Authors: Hoskins Jake David , Griffin Abbie 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
This study aims to focus on the role of niche brands in online retailer assortments and the general market positions of niche brands, no prior study has explicitly focused on if and when brick-and-mortar retailers should include niche brands in their category assortments.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors empirically analyze the category performance implications of focusing assortments on niche brands, at the expense of mainstream brands, in two product categories that have significant niche brand presence, namely, coffee and beer. The empirical data include sales, distribution and marketing tactical information for 50 US geographic markets from 2001–2011.

Findings
This research finds that a mainstream brand focus has a generally positive impact on category performance. However, a store’s strategic shift toward niche brands is beneficial in certain cases such as when a store has higher average prices or product form variety or when they are part of a powerful chain. The authors also find that a niche brand focus strategy is becoming increasingly viable over time for brick-and-mortar retailers.

Originality/value
Little is known about the parameters that might make a brick-and-mortar retailer more or less likely to pursue a niche brand focus strategy and when doing so might improve category performance. This analysis helps clarify the conditions under which a brick-and-mortar retailer may experience category level sales increases from focusing assortments on niche brands.