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LEGO®Serious Play®in multi-method tourism research
Authors: Wengel Yana 
Published: January 2020

PurposeIn the past decade, scholars across social sciences shifted their attention towards creative and dynamic research methods. Despite the growing popularity of LEGO®Serious Play®method across social sciences, few studies applied the method in tourism and hospitality research. This method represents a powerful tool which uses a toy to solve problems, explore ideas and achieve objectives in business, research and community work. This paper aims to provide insights into qualitative multi-method approach incorporating LEGO®Serious Play®to gain a deeper understanding of hosts-guest experiences in volunteer tourism exchange programme.Design/methodology/approachThe empirical material mentioned in the paper is based on an interpretive study investigating hosts-guest experiences on organic farms. The study used a multi-method approach, and the data were collected through unstructured interviews, observation, reflexive notes and LEGO®Serious Play®workshops with 32 participants in total.FindingsThe paper highlights the benefits and limitations of the qualitative multi-method study, specifically focusing on LEGO®Serious Play®as a novel approach for tourism and hospitality research.Originality/valueThis study contributes to making the current body of knowledge on qualitative multi-method methodologies and creative visual methodologies in the field of tourism and hospitality. As such, the paper provides an overview of the LEGO®Serious Play®method. Specifically, this exploratory paper brings attention to how and to what end existing LEGO®Serious Play®has been modified and adopted in this multi-method study. Furthermore, the paper highlights the future use to benefit the tourism and hospitality academics and industry professionals.
An evolutionary analysis of revenue management research in hospitality and tourism
Authors: Denizci Guillet Basak 
Published: January 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the evolution of revenue management (RM) research’s intellectual structure in hospitality and tourism in an effort to initiate a creative discourse for RM scholars.

Design/methodology/approach
Co-citation analysis was used to examine the reference list of 343 articles over a 35-year period (1983-2018). Co-citation analysis focused on subject clustering and source knowledge evolution. Five periods were created to investigate the evolution of the RM field in the hospitality and tourism industry. The paradigm shift approach was adopted to acquire a better understanding of scientific evolution.

Findings
Findings indicated that from a Kuhnian perspective, RM research in hospitality and tourism did not go beyond the normal science phase. There is no current indication of anomalies in the form of conflict or questioning of the existing paradigms in RM research in hospitality and tourism. This might change, as the research in this realm develops further and evolves.

Research limitations/implications
This study identified issues related to research themes that have the potential of moving RM research in hospitality and tourism to the next level, enabling the paradigm shift in this discipline.

Originality/value
This study is instrumental in its outlook on the evolution of RM research’s intellectual structure in hospitality and tourism. In addition, it is the first study that considers the concept of paradigm shift in RM research context in hospitality and tourism.
Exploring the efficacy of mediation in cases of workplace bullying
Authors: Lempp Frieder , Blackwood Kate , Gordon Megan 
Published: January 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the extent to which mediation constitutes an appropriate and effective intervention in cases of alleged workplace bullying.Design/methodology/approachData was collected from 25 practising mediators in New Zealand by way of semi-structured interviews. The transcribed data was analysed by way of thematic analysis using the software NVivo11. The features of bullying cases identified as potential concerns for mediation in the literature acted as a coding framework, alongside the analytical framework for assessing dispute resolution processes developed by John Budd and Alexander Colvin.FindingsA thematic analysis of the data revealed four key features of bullying experiences that mediators believed influenced the efficacy of the mediation process: emotional stability of the parties; power imbalance between the parties; insight and differing interpretations; and the impact of organisational context. Further, the analysis revealed two strategies to overcome barriers to the efficacy of mediation: considering mediation as part of a broader range of dispute resolution processes; and encouraging early low-level mediation intervention.Research limitations/implicationsThis study only elicited the views of workplace mediators, many of whom were self-employed. Thus, the participants in the sample were likely to speak positively about the use of mediation. In part, this was helpful because the mediators spoke largely about how they made the process work allowing identification of techniques to improve the efficacy of mediation. However, future research is needed to explore the views of other parties, including parties to a bullying mediation, managers and/or human resources (HR) personnel.Practical implicationsFive recommendations for workplace mediators dealing with bullying cases are suggested: mediators should screen the emotional stability of the parties during the initial stages of the mediation; mediators should discuss with the parties the possibility and potential benefits of bringing along a support person; mediators should view their role more widely to influence the wider organisational contexts in which bullying occurs; informal mediation should take place before the escalation of a bullying experience; and mediators should consider completing an investigation prior to the start of the mediation.Originality/valuePrior empirical studies on the efficacy of workplace mediation have not specifically investigated the use of mediation for bullying cases. This study addresses this gap in that it provides empirical support for the proposition that mediation in cases of bullying may only be appropriate under certain circumstances and that a flexible approach to mediation is required.
Does inequality benefit growth? New evidence using a panel VAR approach
Authors: Silva Marcelo Eduardo Alves da 
Published: January 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the dynamic relationship between economic growth and income inequality, an issue that has not found a clear consensus in the literature.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper uses a Panel VAR approach, using state-level data for Brazil, to assess the dynamic effects of inequality on economic growth and vice versa.

Findings
The paper shows that inequality shocks lead to higher economic growth, therefore supporting the view that, in poor countries, higher inequality does benefit economic growth. The paper also presents evidence that higher growth leads to lower income inequality. The results are robust to different inequality measures and when a measure of human capital accumulation is included in the estimation.

Originality/value
Recent evidence has favored the idea that higher inequality hurts economic growth. This paper shows that this might not be the case when the dynamic relationship between growth and inequality is examined in a developing country with high inequality and capital market imperfections.
Crude oil and GCC stock markets
Authors: Alqahtani Abdullah , Lahiani Amine , Salem Ali 
Published: January 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the transmission of international oil prices to the stock market indices of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries over the weekly period from April 07, 2004, to August 15, 2018.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors use the augmented Dickey–Fuller (ADF) unit root test to check the order of integration of data series. Afterward, the authors use the ordinary least square method to determine the spillover of international oil prices to the stock markets of GCC countries while accounting for the time-varying volatility of oil and stock market returns through the generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity. Then, the Johansen (1991) cointegration test is used to determine the long-run equilibrium relationship. Finally, the Granger (1969) causality test is used to determine the short-run causal effects between oil and the stock markets returns of GCC countries.

Findings
The findings indicate that the stock markets of GCC countries are efficient and respond significantly to international oil prices and evidence of high volatility associated with oil returns.

Originality/value
Investors and portfolio managers should consider the association between international oil prices and GCC stock returns when allocating their funds for diversification strategy. Moreover, policymakers should better understand the behavior of local stock markets.
Interaction effect of entrepreneurial orientation and stakeholder orientation on the business performance of firms in the steel fabrication industry in Thailand
Authors: Vaitoonkiat Ekawee , Charoensukmongkol Peerayuth 
Published: January 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the interaction effect of entrepreneurial orientation and stakeholder orientation on the business performance of small and medium enterprises. In particular, four components of stakeholder orientation including customer orientation, competitor orientation, employee orientation and shareholder orientation were considered as the moderating factors to analyze the interaction effect between each of these stakeholder groups and the entrepreneurial orientation on firms’ performance. This research used resources-based views of firms and stakeholder theory as an integrated theoretical framework to explain the interaction effect of entrepreneurial orientation and stakeholder orientation on firms’ performance.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data were collected from 370 small and medium firms in the steel fabrication industry in Thailand using probability sampling. Partial least-squares structural equation modeling was used for model estimation.FindingsThe results significantly supported a positive contribution of entrepreneurial orientation to firms’ performance. The moderating effect analysis additionally found that the contribution of entrepreneurial orientation to firms’ performance was positively moderated by customer orientation but negatively moderated by shareholder orientation.Originality/valueThis research extended prior studies on entrepreneurial orientation by using resource-based views of firms and stakeholder theory as an integrated theoretical framework to explain the interaction effect of entrepreneurial orientation and stakeholder orientation on firms’ performance.
Offshore trading activities and audit fees: a textual approach
Authors: Zhang Janus Jian , Ke Yun , Li Shuo , Zhang Yanan 
Published: January 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether and how auditors’ pricing decisions are affected by their clients’ offshore trading activities, which are comprehensively measured through a textual analysis technique.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors identified a sample of 32,264 firm-year observations from publicly listed firms in the US during 2004 to 2015. The authors then used multivariate regressions to examine the effect of offshore trading activities on audit fees. In the regression models, the authors also control for a series of factors that are documented to influence audit pricing.

Findings
The authors find that offshore trading activities are positively associated with audit fees, suggesting that offshore activities are likely to increase a client firm’s business risk and/or the extent of client complexity. The authors also find that auditors charge higher audit fees only to firms purchasing inputs produced by their own assets overseas but not to firms buying inputs produced by local firms overseas. Moreover, the association between offshore trading activities and audit fees is more pronounced for offshore activities that are in countries with high trading centrality, for Big 4 auditors, or for auditors with industry expertise.

Originality/value
This paper extends the literature on the consequences of offshore activities by providing evidence on how auditors react to offshore activities. Moreover, it contributes to the audit fee literature. Prior studies largely focus on client-level determinants, while this study complements this line of literature by identifying firm’s offshore activities as an important risk indicator, which is perceived by auditors in their pricing decisions. A firm’s offshore activity is unique because the risk implication of the offshore activities depends not only on factors within the firm, but also on factors outside the firm in foreign nations.
Female audit committee directorship and audit fees
Authors: Mnif Sellami Yosra , Cherif Imen 
Published: January 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the association between female audit committee representation and audit fees, taking into account their demographic attributes.Design/methodology/approachResearch hypotheses have been tested by performing both univariate and multivariate analyses based on a sample of 790 firm-year observations from Swedish listed firms, spanning the period 2013-2017.FindingsInitial finding derived from the empirical analyses provides consistent evidence of a positive association between female audit committee representation and audit fees. Controlling for self-selection bias, this finding holds unchanged. Therefore, female directors are voluntarily appointed to the companies audit committees. Including demographic attributes of women directors sitting in audit committees in the audit fees, models show that increased audit fees is driven by the level of female directors’ professional experience rather than their mere representation. Results from supplementary analysis document that the positive relationship between female audit committee representation and audit fees is more pronounced when the partner in charge of the audit engagement is a female, indicating that women presence on both the demand and supply-side of audit pricing enhance audit quality more importantly than when women are present on only the demand-side position of audit fees.Originality/valueThis study extends beyond recently published literature on the relation between audit committee gender-diversity and audit fees by offering a novel insight on demographic attributes of female directors enabling them to demand higher quality audits, as reflected by increased audit fees.
Antecedents to Indian consumers’ perception of green apparel benefits
Authors: Khare Arpita 
Published: January 2020

PurposeThis study aims to examine the influence of past environmental behaviour, green peer influence and green apparel knowledge on the subject of Indian consumers’ evaluation of the perceived benefits of green apparel.Design/methodology/approachData was collected through a mall intercept technique in 10 cities across India.FindingsPast environmental behaviour, green peer influence and green apparel knowledge had an impact on green apparel perceived benefits. Perceived benefits comprise of product attributes such as awareness of fair trade practices, the perceived value in buying fair trade clothes, and enhancement of self-image.Research limitations/implicationsThe research did not examine the impact of demographics and lifestyle on green apparel buying or the influence of product attributes such as quality, price and functional features in predicting consumers’ behaviour towards green apparel.Practical implicationsGreen apparel manufacturers should focus on altruistic, physical and aesthetic product attributes. Green apparel can be marketed as a distinct product that communicates environment-friendly commitment. The social influence could be used to spread awareness about green apparel benefits.Originality/valueThere is little research on consumers’ perception of the benefits and value of green apparel in India. The study looks into altruistic and physical product features of green clothing and their role in enhancing an individual’s self-identity.
Development of SPI/AC/PVA nano-composite for air-filtration and purification
Authors: Nallathambi Gobi , Robert Berly , Esmeralda Sharon Preethi , Kumaravel Janani , Parthiban Vinitha 
Published: January 2020

Purpose
Development of high efficiency nanofibrous air filter membrane by electrospinning process, to address the air pollution (both the particulate matter and the gaseous components) problem, which has become a major environmental concern.

Design/methodology/approach
By exploiting the advantage of active sites on soy protein isolate (SPI), the very high surface area of micro-pore rich activated carbon (AC) and the biocompatibility and biodegradable nature of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The authors have developed a SPI/AC/PVA hybrid membrane. Spun-bond nonwoven substrate was used as the support material to enhance the mechanical properties and also the filter handling properties. The properties of nanofibrous membrane including morphology, air permeability, filtration efficiency and formaldehyde absorption test were carried out as per standard test methods.

Findings
SPI-based membrane offers a great potential in air filtration/purification applications. Its potential to capture glancing pollutants at the molecular level is because of the presence of numerous functional groups on the soy protein surface, which enhances the adsorption of particulate matter and toxic gases, even bacteria and viruses to its surface.

Originality/value
The results are anticipated to provide a potential method to promote the development of a nanofibrous membrane, which can act as a high performance, dual function and eco-friendly air filter/purifier.
A linear computationally efficient Kalman filter for robust attitude estimation from horizon measurements and GNSS observations
Authors: Liu Changhua , Qian Jide , Wang Zuocai , Wu Jin 
Published: January 2020

Purpose
For fixed-wing micro air vehicles, the attitude determination is usually produced by the horizon/Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in which the GNSS provides yaw estimates, while roll and pitch are computed using horizon sensors. However, the attitude determination has been independently obtained from the two sensors, which will result in insufficient usage of data. Also, when implementing attitude determination algorithms on embedded platforms, the computational resources are highly restricted. This paper aims to propose a computationally efficient linear Kalman filter to solve the problem.

Design/methodology/approach
The observation model is in the form of a least-square optimization composed by GNSS and horizontal measurements. Analytical quaternion solution along with its covariance is derived to significantly speed up on-chip computation.

Findings
The reconstructed attitude from Horizon/GNSS is integrated with quaternion kinematic equation from gyroscopic data that builds up a fast linear Kalman filter. The proposed filter does not involve coupling effects presented in existing works and will be more robust encountering bad GNSS measurements.

Originality/value
Electronic systems are designed on a real-world fixed-wing plane. Experiments are conducted on this platform that show comparisons on the accuracy and computation execution time of the proposed method and existing representatives. The results indicate that the proposed algorithm is accurate and much faster computation speed in studied scenarios.
Over 80 years without major disturbance, late‐successional Białowieża woodlands exhibit complex dynamism, with coherent compositional shifts towards true old‐growth conditions
Authors: Brzeziecki Bogdan , Woods Kerry , Bolibok Leszek , Zajączkowski Jacek , Drozdowski Stanisław , Bielak Kamil , Żybura Henryk 
Published: January 2020

Abstract

Controversies about successional dynamics of woodland communities have a long history, dating back to the classical debates between Clements and Gleason and continuing into the present. These debates have largely concerned the predictability or convergence of forest developmental trends as well as the relative importance of different mechanisms and forces driving forest succession. However, opportunities for rigorous testing of competing hypotheses are limited, mainly because plot‐based studies of forest vegetation spanning more than a decade are scarce and even fewer concern late‐successional stands.

We exploit a unique long‐term dataset from mesic temperate forests of eastern Poland, spanning c. 80 years (1936–2012) in strictly protected, late‐successional woodlands assigned to seven different ‘structural types’. We use non‐metric multidimensional scaling to assess the stability of species composition over the study period. We examine the predictability of composition and change trajectories over time using Mantel statistics, and we examine the changes in distributions of dissimilarity indices to assess convergence or divergence at the examined time and spatial scales.

Tree communities in Białowieża Forest have changed substantially over the last eight decades. Several species (aspen, birch, pine, oak, ash, maple and spruce) exhibited large decreases in density, while a few other species (especially hornbeam and lime) have increased in importance across a wide range of initial compositional types. Forest types recognized in earlier periods have become much less distinguishable. Metrics do not yet show clear successional convergence, mainly due to (a) decline in the previously broadly distributed spruce and (b) persistence of large individuals of intermediate, long‐lived species (even though these species lack significant regeneration).

Synthesis. Late‐successional woodland communities of Białowieża Forest are clearly dynamic and do not show quasi‐equilibrial properties often assumed of old‐growth forests. Forest types previously recognized as distinct have become progressively less differentiated. Plausible explanations invoke alteration in competitive relationships due to complex changes in environment, including warming climate, N deposition, natural and human disturbance, and ungulate herbivory over 80 years. Hornbeam and lime have been favoured over spruce, pine, oak and birch, although potential successional convergence is far from complete at this time. In the absence of major disturbance, we expect future decades to show continued successional homogenization.
Network measures in animal social network analysis: Their strengths, limits, interpretations and uses
Authors: Sosa Sebastian , Sueur Cédric , Puga‐Gonzalez Ivan 
Published: January 2020

Abstract

We provide an overview of the most commonly used social network measures in animal research for static networks or time‐aggregated networks.

For each of these measures, we provide clear explanations as to what they measure, we describe their respective variants, we underline the necessity to consider these variants according to the research question addressed, and we indicate considerations that have not been taken so far.

We provide a guideline indicating how to use them depending on the data collection protocol, the social system studied and the research question addressed. Finally, we inform about the existent gaps and remaining challenges in the use of several variants and provide future research directions.