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Leadership development trends and challenges in the twenty-first century: rethinking the priorities
Authors: Megheirkouni Majd , Mejheirkouni Ammar 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to understand challenges facing organizations in the twenty-first century and address these challenges through suggesting future leadership development based on relevant leadership theories, which would motivate and guide future research directions in a streamlined manner.Design/methodology/approachThe present study adopted the exploratory literature review, using the integrative method, to review the theoretical and empirical literature on leadership development published since the 2000s, primarily focusing on research published in theJournal of Management Development.FindingsThe findings of the current review confirmed that leadership theories are the base for leadership development theories, particularly if the purpose is to address and overcome the current challenges facing organizations. The authors suggest that leadership theories and leadership development theories do not exist in isolation from one another, nor do they exist in isolation from challenges facing organizations.Research limitations/implicationsThis review does not cover all studies before the 2000s nor other journals in the field of leadership.Originality/valueGiven that most organizations are suffering from one or more of the following issues: sexual scandals, unethical behaviors, individualism, crises and a low level of performance or productivity, the development of particular leadership skills has become a priority. This study is one of few studies guiding both future leadership development research directions and leadership development initiatives.
Exploratory cases on the interplay between green human resource management and advanced green manufacturing in light of the Ability-Motivation-Opportunity theory
Authors: Yong Jing Yi , Yusliza M.-Y. , Jabbour Charbel Jose Chiappetta , Ahmad Noor Hazlina 
Published: February 2020

Purpose
Green human resource management (HRM) has been considered to be a vitally important mechanism for companies to move towards a sustainable organization. By adopting the Ability-Motivation-Opportunity as the underpinning theory, the purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that facilitate the adoption of Green HRM in Malaysia.

Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative exploratory approach research was adopted in this study. The required data for this study were collected using semi-structured face-to-face interviews with human resources directors and managers from four large manufacturing companies in Malaysia. The data collected was then reorganized into four themes.

Findings
Based on the interview, four key factors that influence the adoption of Green HRM include stakeholder pressures, relative advantage, which means the perceived benefits from implementing Green HRM, top management commitment and green intellectual capital, which means the intellectual capital incorporating green innovation or environmental management. Surprisingly, among the three dimensions of green intellectual capital, only green human capital and green structural capital were greatly discussed by the human resources directors and managers, while the role of green relational capital on the adoption of Green HRM was hardly observed.

Originality/value
Research studies on Green HRM in Malaysia are scarce. The originality of this paper lies in its exploration of Green HRM in an environmental sensitive sector and the insight it provides to academics and practitioners involved in the manufacturing sector. Although research findings cannot be generalized, they can be used as insights for both academics and end-users in emerging economies.
Country-specific determinants of FDI inflows to the MENA region
Authors: Dimitrova Anna , Rogmans Tim , Triki Dora 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThis paper aims to synthesize, analyze and categorize the empirical literature on country-specific factors that affect foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Identifying gaps and methodological challenges in the reviewed articles, recommendations are made to guide future research.Design/methodology/approachApplying the systematic review methodology, content analysis is conducted of 42 relevant empirical studies that explore country-specific FDI determinants in the MENA region during the period 1998–2018.FindingsThis review study identifies four main research gaps in the extant literature: a lack of consensus on a common definition of the MENA region and a weak understanding of the specificities of its investment environment; a limited set of FDI theories used and a lack of other theoretical perspectives; a recurrent focus on the direct relationship between host country–specific determinants and FDI, thus ignoring the moderating and mediating effects of some variables; and the absence of certain country-specific factors pertaining to the MENA countries.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the international business field by enhancing our understanding of the FDI determinants in emerging and developing markets, especially the MENA countries. It develops a typology of FDI country-specific factors in the MENA region based on four main categories: macroeconomic and financial, institutional and regulatory, natural resource endowment and socio-cultural. Paths for future research are suggested.
Understanding servant leadership dimensions
Authors: Franco Mário , Antunes Augusto 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThis paper aims to identify and discuss the concept of servant leadership, find some dimensions and understand how staffs in organizations make sense of this style of leadership.Design/methodology/approachMultiple exploratory case studies in six Portuguese organizations/firms were performed. As data-collecting instruments, several interviews, direct observations made on-site and documentary analysis were used.FindingsFrom thematic analysis, the authors found nine dimensions associated with servant leadership in the organizations/firms studied: empowering, helping subordinates grow and succeed, putting subordinates first, ethical behaviour, altruistic calling, wisdom or vision, organizational stewardship, family atmosphere and identification with the leader.Practical implicationsBased on these dimensions identified, the authors constructed an analytical framework for servant leadership. This study contributes to theoretical development by integrating the servant leadership literature and organizational behaviour literature and should help servant leadership gain legitimacy as an important and relevant leadership theory.Originality/valueThis study is innovative because contributes to knowledge about organizations that follow a servant style of leadership, and in so doing form consistent dimensions that can represent benchmarking for other organizational structures.
The use of new technologies for corporate marketing communication in luxury retailing
Authors: Passavanti Rosanna , Pantano Eleonora , Priporas Constantinos Vasilios , Verteramo Saverino 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the extent to which luxury brand retailers use new technologies as a tool for corporate marketing communication.Design/methodology/approachThe authors used a multiple-case study approach consisting of five information-rich cases, with the similar characteristics of large firms selling luxury brands which are aware of the importance of innovation. In each company, the authors interviewed the key person in charge of marketing innovation strategies and collected data from annual reports, press releases and direct observation of all the new technology categories used.FindingsThe findings of this paper reveal that this sector is considerably aware of the benefits of using new media as a marketing communication tool, while the effective use of these new media is still limited.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper provides an empirical contribution to the emerging topic of innovation and technology management in retailing, with the emphasis being placed on the luxury sector through an in-depth investigation of the usage of new technologies by the firms studied.Originality/valueThis paper is the first one investigating thoroughly the luxury sector usage of new technologies to improve corporate marketing communication.
Knockdown of circular RNA UBAP2 inhibits the malignant behaviours of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by microRNA‐422a/Rab10 axis
Authors: Wu Yu , Zhi Lingran , Zhao Ying , Yang Lili , Cai Fengmei 
Published: February 2020

AbstractEsophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a major type of esophageal cancer, accounting for about 90% of cases. Circular RNA UBAP2 (circUBAP2) is involved in the progression of several types of cancers. However, the role of circUBAP2 in ESCC remains unclear. In the present study, circUBAP2 expression was found to be upregulated in ESCC tumour tissues. Knockdown of circUBAP2 through infection with lentiviral vector encoding shRNA targeting circUBAP2 (sh‐circUBAP2) inhibited the proliferation, migration and invasion of ESCC cells. In addition, circUBAP2 significantly promoted the proliferation, migration and invasion of ESCC cells. In vivo xenograft assay demonstrated that circUBAP2 downregulation suppressed the tumour growth of ESCC. Further mechanism investigations proved that circUBAP2 exerted its role via sponging microRNA (miR)‐422a, and miR‐422a directly targeted Rab10 in ESCC cells. These findings suggested that circUBAP2 acted as oncogene through regulating the miR‐422a/Rab10 axis in ESCC.
WNT/β‐catenin signal inhibitor IC‐2–derived small‐molecule compounds suppress TGF‐β1–induced fibrogenic response of renal epithelial cells by inhibiting SMAD2/3 signalling
Authors: Hoi Shotaro , Tsuchiya Hiroyuki , Itaba Noriko , Suzuki Kyosuke , Oka Hiroyuki , Morimoto Minoru , Takata Tomoaki , Isomoto Hajime , Shiota Goshi 
Published: February 2020

AbstractRenal fibrosis compromises kidney function, and it is a risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD ultimately progresses to end‐stage kidney disease that can be cured only by kidney transplantation. Owing to the increasing number of CKD patients, effective treatment strategies are urgently required for renal fibrosis. TGF‐β is a well‐established fibrogenic factor that signals through SMAD2/3 signaling pathway. It was shown that there is a cross‐talk between TGF‐β/SMAD and WNT/β‐catenin signaling pathways in renal tubular epithelial cells, and that a WNT/β‐catenin inhibitor, ICG‐001, ameliorates TGF‐β1induced renal fibrosis. IC‐2, a derivative of ICG‐001, has been shown to potently induce hepatocyte differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells by inhibiting WNT/β‐catenin signaling. In the present study, we examined the effect of ICG‐001, IC‐2, and IC‐2 derivatives (IC‐2‐506‐1, IC‐2‐506‐2, IC‐2‐506‐3, IC‐2‐Ar‐Cl, IC‐2‐OH, IC‐2‐OTBS, and IC‐2‐F) on TGF‐β1–induced SMAD activation and fibrogenic response in immortalized human renal tubular epithelial HK‐2 cells. All these compounds inhibited LiCl‐induced WNT/β‐catenin reporter activation to a similar extent, whereas ICG‐001, IC‐2‐OTBS, and IC‐2‐F almost completely suppressed TGF‐β1–induced SMAD reporter activation without apparent cytotoxicity. Phosphorylation of SMAD2/3 by TGF‐β1 was more potently inhibited by IC‐2‐OTBS and IC‐2‐F than by ICG‐001 and IC‐2. IC‐2‐F suppressed TGF‐β1–induced COL1A1 protein expression, whereas IC‐2‐506‐1 and IC‐2‐OTBS suppressed TGF‐β1–induced epithelial‐mesenchymal transition. These results demonstrated that IC‐2 derivatives suppress the TGF‐β1–induced fibrogenic response of tubular epithelial cells and thus could be promising therapeutic agents for the treatment of renal fibrosis.
Microbiological safety of ready‐to‐eat foods in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A comprehensive 10‐year (2009 to 2018) review
Authors: Makinde Oluwadamilola M. , Ayeni Kolawole I. , Sulyok Michael , Krska Rudolf , Adeleke Rasheed A. , Ezekiel Chibundu N. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractReady‐to‐eat foods (RTEs) are foods consumed without any further processing. They are widely consumed as choice meals especially by school‐aged children and the fast‐paced working class in most low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), where they contribute substantially to the dietary intake. Depending on the type of processing and packaging material, RTEs could be industrially or traditionally processed. Typically, RTE vendors are of low literacy level, as such, they lack knowledge about good hygiene and food handling practices. In addition, RTEs are often vended in outdoor environments such that they are exposed to several contaminants of microbial origin. Depending on the quantity and type of food contaminant, consumption of contaminated RTEs may result in foodborne diseases and several other adverse health effects in humans. This could constitute major hurdles to growth and development in LMICs. Therefore, this review focuses on providing comprehensive and recent occurrence and impact data on the frequently encountered contaminants of microbial origin published in LMICs within the last decade (2009 to 2018). We have also suggested viable food safety solutions for preventing and controlling the food contamination and promoting consumer health.
Investigations into Enhancing Yersinia pestis Cells Viability following Environmental Sampling for Forensic Analysis
Authors: Rastogi Vipin K. , Smith Lisa S. , Burton Laura L. , Rastogi Pooja R. , Harris Jacquelyn V. , Hurst Savannah , Angelini Daniel J. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractFollowing an intentional or accidental bio‐warfare agent (BWA) release, environmental sample analysis is absolutely critical to determine the extent of contamination. When dealing with nonspore forming BWA (e.g., Yersinia pestis), retention of cell viability is central to such analyses. Even though significant advances have been achieved in DNA sequencing technologies, a positive identification of BWAs in environmental samples must be made through the ability of cells to form colony‐forming units upon culturing. Inability to revive the cells between collection and analysis renders such studies inconclusive. Commercial kits designed to preserve the viability of pathogens contained within clinical samples are available, but many of them have not been examined for their ability to preserve samples containing suspected BWAs. The study was initiated to examine the applicability of commercial solutions aiding in retention of Y. pestis viability in samples stored under nonpermissive temperatures, that is, 40 and 37°C. While none of the tested solutions sustained cell viability at 40°C, the results show five out of 17 tested preservatives were capable of supporting viability of Y. pestis at 37°C.
Human resource management practices in the context of rising right‐wing populism
Authors: Cumming Douglas J. , Wood Geoffrey , Zahra Shaker A. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractWe review the relationship between the causes and impact of rising right‐wing populism and human resource management practice, drawing on the recent experiences of the United States and the United Kingdom. Specifically, we explore the links between right‐wing populism and firms and their HRM practices. Although the links between declining standards of work, employment, and populism may be indirect and spatially uneven, each impacts the other in a manner that reinforces existing trends. We pay particular attention to migration and labour mobility, pay dispersion, and job and occupational security. At the level of the workplace, the populist turn undermines workforce diversity and makes transnational mobility more difficult. At the same time, structural pressures mitigating against a greater commitment to employees and their development and well‐being contribute to a general climate of insecurity, which, in turn, reinforces populism.
One‐Stop Shopping for Recovery: An Investigation of Participant Characteristics and Benefits Derived From U.S. Recovery Community Centers
Authors: Kelly John F. , Stout Robert L. , Jason Leonard A. , Fallah‐Sohy Nilofar , Hoffman Lauren A. , Hoeppner Bettina B. 
Published: February 2020

BackgroundRecovery community centers (RCCs) are the “new kid on the block” in providing addiction recovery services, adding a third tier to the 2 existing tiers of formal treatment and mutual‐help organizations (MHOs). RCCs are intended to be recovery hubs facilitating “one‐stop shopping” in the accrual of recovery capital (e.g., recovery coaching; employment/educational linkages). Despite their growth, little is known about who uses RCCs, what they use, and how use relates to improvements in functioning and quality of life. Greater knowledge would inform the field about RCC's potential clinical and public health utility.MethodsOnline survey conducted with participants (N = 336) attending RCCs (k = 31) in the northeastern United States. Substance use history, services used, and derived benefits (e.g., quality of life) were assessed. Systematic regression modeling tested a priori theorized relationships among variables.ResultsRCC members (n = 336) were on average 41.1 ± 12.4 years of age, 50% female, predominantly White (78.6%), with high school or lower education (48.8%), and limited income (45.2% <$10,000 past‐year household income). Most had either a primary opioid (32.7%) or alcohol (26.8%) problem. Just under half (48.5%) reported a lifetime psychiatric diagnosis. Participants had been attending RCCs for 2.6 ± 3.4 years, with many attending <1 year (35.4%). Most commonly used aspects were the socially oriented mutual‐help/peer groups and volunteering, but technological assistance and employment assistance were also common. Conceptual model testing found RCCs associated with increased recovery capital, but not social support; both of these theorized proximal outcomes, however, were related to improvements in psychological distress, self‐esteem, and quality of life.ConclusionsRCCs are utilized by an array of individuals with few resources and primary opioid or alcohol histories. Whereas strong social supportive elements were common and highly rated, RCCs appear to play a more unique role not provided either by formal treatment or by MHOs in facilitating the acquisition of recovery capital and thereby enhancing functioning and quality of life.
Green M&A, legitimacy and risk‐taking: evidence from China’s heavy polluters
Authors: Li Bin , Xu Lei , McIver Ron , Wu Qian , Pan Ailing 
Published: February 2020

AbstractGreen merger and acquisition (M&A) activities may improve heavy polluters’ regulatory and organisational legitimacy, allowing greater access to resources and enhancing risk‐taking capacity. Adopting a proprietary 2008–2013 dataset, we examine outcomes from green M&A for China’s heavy‐polluting firms. We find that heavy polluters’ green M&A is associated with greater risk‐taking. Greater access to resources, and reduced financing constraints and tax liabilities suggest improved legitimacy. These effects are positively related to state ownership and government intervention in the M&A process. Our findings support the Porter hypothesis and have policy implications for green management of heavy polluters in emerging markets.
Firm life cycle and debt maturity structure: evidence from China
Authors: Zhang Xiaofei , Xu Longbing 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThis study examines the effect of firm life cycle on debt maturity structure (DMS) in China. We reveal that DMS is relatively low in the introduction and recession periods, while long‐term debt ratio of growth companies is high. Companies in booming industries need funds but have difficulty obtaining long‐term loans, whereas companies in recession can use more long‐term loans. The Chow test shows that DMS changed markedly before and after the new normal of China’s economy and the implementation of the ‘mass entrepreneurship and innovation campaign’. It is urgent to address sunset industries to improve the efficiency of resource allocation.
Altitudinal distribution and diversity of insects in miombo woodlands in Inhamacari, Manica Province, central Mozambique
Authors: Nhiuane Osório , Cuaranhua Cláudio , Rombe Bandeira Romana 
Published: February 2020

AbstractTo evaluate the role of altitude on distribution pattern and diversity of entomofauna on miombo woodlands, four altitudes (850, 1,000, 1,250 and 1,400 m) were selected in a characteristic mountainous forest of Inhamacari in Mozambique in July 2015. In each sampling altitude, a linear transect with 16 yellow pan traps spaced 2 m apart was established for insect capture. Capture results allowed assessment of insect distribution by determination of insect abundance and relative frequency. Insect diversity estimates were determined by Shannon–Wiener and Simpson indices. Altitude similarity was assessed by the Jaccard coefficient. The chi‐square test () was used to compare insect abundance and distribution along the altitudinal gradient. Altitude significantly affected insect abundance, relative frequency and distribution, with a nonlinear decrease with increasing altitude. Families Formicidae (Hymenoptera) and Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) were most dominant. Highest diversity and more families confined to unique altitudinal positions were found at 1,250 m while the lowest diversity was observed at 1,000 m.a.s.l. Among the altitudes, greater similarity was found between 1,000 and 1,400 m. In conclusion, altitude had a significant effect on insect family's distribution. However, further research is recommended in order to understand effect of vegetation composition and structure on insect diversity at different altitudes.
An analysis of citations of publications in anaesthesia journals
Authors: McHugh U. M. , Yentis S. M. 
Published: February 2020

SummaryWhich journals cite work published in anaesthetic journals is of potential interest to authors, editors and publishers. We analysed citations made in 2017–2018 for articles, reviews, editorials and letters published by 12 anaesthetic journals in 2016, using the Web of Science™ citation index platform. We analysed 12,544 citations made for 3518 items. Citations were most often made by specialist anaesthesia journals and critical care journals, and occurred most commonly in articles, followed by reviews, editorials and letters. The median (IQR [range]) number of citations made per item was 3.3 (2.6–4.1 [1.6–5.1]). The median (IQR [range]) number of journals that cited the 12 source journals was 302 (236–449 [139–671]). The median (IQR [range]) proportion of citations made by the same journal that published the items (i.e. ‘self‐citations’) was 15% (11–17% [5–32%]). There were 1305/1932 (68%) citations made by North American journals for items published in North American journals and 1712/2063 (83%) citations made by European journals for items published in European journals, p < 0.0001. Our analysis may inform authors, editors and publishers where to submit work, what editorial policy to pursue and what journal strategy to follow, respectively.