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Antagonistic interactions subdue inter-species green-beard cooperation in bacteria
Authors: Sathe Santosh , Kümmerli Rolf 
Published: February 2020

AbstractCooperation can be favored through the green-beard mechanism, where a set of linked genes encodes both a cooperative trait and a phenotypic marker (green beard), which allows carriers of the trait to selectively direct cooperative acts to other carriers. In theory, the green-beard mechanism should favor cooperation even when interacting partners are totally unrelated at the genome level. Here, we explore such an extreme green-beard scenario between two unrelated bacterial species –Pseudomonas aeruginosaandBurkholderia cenocepacia, which share a cooperative locus encoding the public good pyochelin (a siderophore) and its cognate receptor (green beard) required for iron-pyochelin uptake. We show that pyochelin, when provided in cell-free supernatants, can be mutually exchanged between species and provide fitness benefits under iron limitation. However, in co-culture we observed that these cooperative benefits vanished and communities were dominated byP. aeruginosa, regardless of strain background and species starting frequencies. Our results further suggest thatP. aeruginosaengages in interference competition to suppressB. cenocepacia, indicating that inter-species conflict arising from dissimilarities at the genome level overrule the aligned cooperative interests at the pyochelin locus. Thus, green-beard cooperation is subdued by competition, indicating that inter-specific siderophore cooperation is difficult to evolve and to be maintained.
When technological savviness overcomes cultural differences: millennials in global virtual teams
Authors: Velez-Calle Andres , Mariam Misha , Gonzalez-Perez Maria Alejandra , Jimenez Alfredo , Eisenberg Julia , Santamaria-Alvarez Sandra Milena 
Published: February 2020

Purpose
There is a generalized belief that cultural differences can have more negative consequences than benefits within the international business (IB) literature. This study argues that cultural differences are not perceived as constrains in millennial global virtual teams (GVTs). Additionally, using the theory of cooperation and competition and the motivated information processing perspective, the purpose of this paper is to uncover the process by which millennials working in GVTs address various challenges to ensure effective functioning and accomplishment of desired team outcomes.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper analyzes a data set of 503 project journals from the global enterprise experience, a virtual team competition. It uses qualitative content analysis tools and secondary data sources.

Findings
The authors find that for millennials, cross-cultural issues are not the predominant challenge when working in GVTs, unlike the prevailing understanding in the IB literature. This is because contrary to expectations, cross-cultural problems are often not experienced, while other team phenomena become more relevant, such as interpersonal and task-based issues. In addition, the paper describes how members of GVTs apply distinct challenge reconstruction and solution generation cognitive schemes to deal with both, expected and unexpected challenges.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the literature on virtual teams by identifying how millennials and post-millennials deal with the challenges embedded in the GVT interaction context by simplifying the unfamiliarity associated with the broader context rather than addressing each issue in isolation. Finally, the paper elaborates on factors that highlight the positive outcomes of multicultural teams while making cultural differences less salient in contemporary GVT contexts.
Dimensions and drivers of women's empowerment in rural Nigeria
Authors: Obayelu Oluwakemi Adeola , Chime Amaka Christiana 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThe majority of poor women in Africa live in rural areas, and investigating their empowerment status and factors influencing their empowerment is therefore a tool for overcoming poverty. This paper investigated the dimensions and determinants of women's empowerment in rural Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThis study used data from the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). Information on women's agencies, resource, income, leadership and time/workload was used to construct women empowerment index (WEI). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logit regression model.FindingsMost of the decisions were made by the women's spouses, while decisions on how to spend her earnings were jointly made with her spouse. A majority of the women did not justify beating nor owned businesses. A larger percentage of rural women were disempowered than men; agency had the highest relative contribution to women's disempowerment; and women in the northern zones of Nigeria were less empowered than their southern counterparts. Husband's education and her age were inversely related to women's empowerments while her education, household size and being the household head were directly related to it.Originality/valueThere is a dearth of empirical studies on multidimensional women's empowerment in rural Nigeria. This study therefore provides a clear understanding of drivers of women's empowerment in rural Nigeria, and its findings are to serve as guiding documents for policymakers in designing gender-responsive interventions programs and implementation of a genuine gender mainstreaming in rural development policy in Nigeria. Further, the findings would contribute to the growing body of knowledge, especially empirical studies, on women's empowerment in Nigeria and the developing world.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at:https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-07-2019-0455
On the problem of oppressive tastes in the public library
Authors: Lawrence E.E. 
Published: February 2020

PurposeContemporary adult readers' advisory aims to adhere to (what I term) a pure preference satisfaction model in which librarians provide nonjudgmental book recommendations that satisfy their patrons' aesthetic tastes rather than improve upon them. The purpose of this paper is to determine whether readers' advisors really ought to treat all such tastes as essentially benign, even when doing so may conflict with core commitments to diversity and social responsibility.Design/methodology/approachThis paper utilizes a thought experiment to interrogate our intuitions regarding the practice of recommending recreational materials featuring marginalized protagonists. The author also draws on theoretical insights from feminist aesthetician A.W. Eaton's innovative work on taste in bodies to formulate argumentation addressing the ethical dilemma presented here.FindingsOur reading tastes can, in fact, be oppressive, working to maintain unjust power relations that are often thought to be the product merely of bad beliefs. On the view advanced here, oppressive tastes function as real obstacles to collective self-governance because they systematically distort our judgments of the credibility, empathic accessibility, and fundamental worth of our fellow democratic citizens. Librarians' obligation to protect and promote democracy, therefore, provides practitioners with a crucial justification for recommending diverse books to all readers, even (and perhaps especially) those who actively disprefer them.Originality/valueThe paper illustrates how contemporary work in analytic (and specifically feminist) aesthetics can furnish LIS scholars with the intellectual resources to resolve political problems in the library. The author's analysis also lays the groundwork for further consideration of alternative ideals for readers' advisory that will capitalize on the service's educative and emancipatory potential.
Leadership styles, job satisfaction and organizational commitment among academic staff in public universities
Authors: Mwesigwa Rogers , Tusiime Immaculate , Ssekiziyivu Bob 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between leadership styles and Organizational commitment among academic staff in Ugandan Public Universities, mediated by Job Satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachThe study was cross-sectional, quantitative, and used correlation and regression to test the hypothesis. A sample of 353 academic staff was drawn from five public universities in Uganda, of which a response rate of 66 percent was obtained.FindingsOrganizational commitment among academic staff in public universities in Uganda depends on the age of the academic staff, length of service, position level, leadership styles employed, and job satisfaction. Findings further show that job satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between leadership styles and organizational commitment.Research limitations/implicationsOnly a single research methodological approach was employed; thus, future research through interviews could be undertaken to triangulate.Practical implicationsIn order to boost the organizational commitment among academic staff in Ugandan Public Universities, managers should always endeavor to employ a blend of leadership styles that leads to job satisfaction and can add value to the employee-employer relationship.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the body of knowledge by finding further support on the relationship between leadership styles and organizational commitment among academic staff in Ugandan public universities. It further demonstrates that job satisfaction partially transmits the effect of leadership styles on organizational commitment in public universities in Uganda.
Understanding the ecosystem of microfinance institutions in India
Authors: Purkayastha Debapratim , Tripathy Trilochan , Das Biswajit 
Published: February 2020

PurposeThis paper aims to build upon the various studies conducted on the ecosystem and expands the understanding of the ecosystem of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in India. The discussions in this essay entail a literature review that analyzes the discourse on the ecosystem of MFIs, and based on this an attempt has been made to conceptually design a model for the ecosystem of MFIs in India.Design/methodology/approachThe authors design the “Indian microfinance ecosystem model” based on the actors in the broader financial ecosystem (Bloom and Dees, 2008; Ledgerwood and Gibson, 2013) and the capital infrastructure and the context-setting factors of the social entrepreneurship ecosystem (Deeset al., 2008) that best describes the Indian MFI scenarios.FindingsThe ecosystem of MFIs in India is found to be very complicated. The interactions among numerous actors – who are core product or service providers, facilitators, client, beneficiaries, resource providers, competitors, complementary organizations, regulators, opponents and influential bystanders. The authors also observed that the capital infrastructure and context-setting factors such as policy, politics, media, economic and social conditions are equally crucial for the MFIs to survive and flourish. Moreover, the ecosystem is also dynamic and could change with the environmental conditions and entry of new entrants into the ecosystem.Research limitations/implicationsUnderstanding the ecosystem of MFIs from the strategic perspective would also be of interest to stakeholders such as donors, investors, banks, government and so on. For MFIs, knowing their place in the ecosystem is an essential step in determining their strategy.Practical implicationsUnderstanding the elements of the ecosystem would help MFIs to assess whether they have achieved the minimum critical environmental conditions in the ecosystem for their business model to succeed.Social implicationsBetter understanding of the ecosystem will help create social benefits through better service delivery to the low-income population.Originality/valueExpands the existing business ecosystem literature by extending it to the social policy, social entrepreneurship and more specifically to the microfinance sector. Fills a void in ecosystem literature by designing a comprehensive ecosystem model of MFIs in India. Understanding the ecosystem would help market system actors and facilitators to understand what they have to do to achieve their objectives of participating in the ecosystem. Knowing their place in the ecosystem is an essential step in determining what they should do and how they should do it. In addition to MFIs, it could have important implications for policymakers, particularly the government, that are trying to achieve financial inclusion.
Team reflections, team mental models and team performance over time
Authors: Kneisel Evi 
Published: February 2020

Purpose
Although previous research proved positive impacts of team reflection on team outcomes, especially team performance and innovation, there are only a few insights in to which factors (mediators) account for these positive effects and over what period these effects unfold (temporal effects). To close this gap, this paper aims to investigate the direct effects of team reflection on team performance over time, as well as indirect effects because of the development of similar and accurate team mental models to explain this relationship.

Design/methodology/approach
Within a longitudinal experimental study on 22 student project teams working on a complex problem-solving task, the effects of repeated team reflection interventions on the development of team performance and team mental models over six measuring times were analysed.

Findings
Results show that team reflections caused significant increases in team performance and team mental models over time. Results also provide evidence that team mental models’ quality mediates the effects of team reflections on team performance.

Research limitations/implications
The results are interesting for both research fields, team reflection and team mental models, as the findings indicate the merits of recurrent reflection for improving team mental models’ quality.

Practical implications
For organisational practice, the question of how reflection processes can be deliberately triggered in teams and effectively integrated into the daily routine should be considered.

Originality/value
The findings accentuate the role of team reflections for improving team performance team mental models over time. By continuous reflecting teams increase awareness and insights into effective team processes and strategies (i.e. shared and accurate team mental models), which lead to better performance.
The implementation of dynamic capabilities for small and medium-sized enterprises in creating innovation
Authors: Hermawati Adya , Gunawan Eden 
Published: February 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyse the adaptation process of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to volatile environment supported with learning, knowledge and innovation.

Design/methodology/approach
This study used an inductive approach to analyse qualitative data obtained from an SME operating in the international market. Various data collection methods, including interview, focus group discussion and observation, were used to allow the researchers to undertake triangulation.

Findings
This study demonstrates that managers should be eager to adjust their innovation to a changing environment and continually update pre-determined plans. Learning is an ongoing process required for innovation, requiring up-to-date support from knowledge produced via learning. For this reason, learning is required in all dynamic capability processes.

Research limitations/implications
The single case study design offers deep and detailed insights regarding the process of how firms create innovation based on learning in an uncertain environment. Future research could investigate whether the findings of this study are generalisable using a large number of subjects and a cross-sectional method.

Originality/value
This study offers insight to relatively empirical evidence on how firms respond and adjust to volatile environment using an integrative perspective covering learning, knowledge and innovation. In addition, this offers insight regarding how knowledge can be developed based on learning from the environment and converted into innovation through dynamic capabilities.
Clinical significance of serum levels of anti‐transcriptional intermediary factor 1‐γ antibody in patients with dermatomyositis
Authors: Ikeda Nobuaki , Yamaguchi Yukie , Kanaoka Miwa , Ototake Yasushi , Akita Asami , Watanabe Tomoya , Aihara Michiko 
Published: February 2020

AbstractDermatomyositis (DM) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by skin eruptions and myositis. Anti‐transcriptional intermediary factor 1‐γ antibody (anti‐TIF1‐γ Ab) is one of the most frequently detected myositis‐specific autoantibodies and adults positive for anti‐TIF1‐γ have markedly higher rates of malignancy. Our aim was to determine the clinical associations of anti‐TIF1‐γ levels in 31 Japanese adult DM patients positive for anti‐TIF1‐γ. We determined associations between the anti‐TIF1‐γ index and patient characteristics and disease severities. Sixteen patients with anti‐TIF1‐γ Ab had concomitant malignancies. A mild positive correlation was found between the levels of serum creatine phosphokinase at the first visit and anti‐TIF1‐γ levels. In contrast, there was no significant difference in the anti‐TIF1‐γ Ab index between patients with and without malignancy. Dysphagia tended to be observed in patients with malignancy. On sequential analysis, anti‐TIF1‐γ levels in patients without malignancy were lower or turned negative after treatment for DM. Ab titers tended to be sustained in patients with stage IV malignancies. Interestingly, a re‐increase in the Ab titer was observed on recurrence of malignancy or increase in DM activity. Four patients were completely cured of their malignancies, and anti‐TIF1‐γ levels in three patients turned negative with the loss of DM activity. These data suggest that higher anti‐TIF1‐γ titers may not directly indicate the presence of malignancy. Nevertheless, longitudinal changes in the anti‐TIF1‐γ index in individual patients may partially reflect activities of both DM and malignancy.
Effects of soil water conditions on seedling regeneration in Myricaria laxiflora remnant populations
Authors: Guan Shoupeng , Chen Fangqing , Lv Kun , Zhou Jumei , Huang Yongwen 
Published: February 2020

AbstractRemnant populations of Myricaria laxiflora are degrading due to difficulties in regeneration. To uncover the critical factors that hinder the regeneration of M. laxiflora populations, the present study examined seed persistence, seed germination and seedling survival and growth under different soil water contents and groundwater levels. Results revealed that seed viability significantly decreased with prolonged storage time. The germination rate of seeds stored for 15 days was 10.9%, which was 79.8% lower than unstored seeds. The viability of seeds was also significantly influenced by soil water content. The germination rate under the 0 g g−1 soil water content treatment was 105.3% higher than 0.10 g g−1 soil water content. Groundwater level significantly affected seed germination and seedling growth. The suitable groundwater level for seed germination and seedling growth was between −10 and −15 cm, at which, the germination rate, seedling survival rate and seedling biomass reached their highest values. Compared to the 0 and −20 cm groundwater levels, the −10 cm level resulted in a 16.8% and 166.7% higher germination rate, 14.1% and 9.2% higher seedling survival rate and 116.7% and 82.0% higher aboveground biomass, respectively. The longest main roots were observed at the −15 cm groundwater level. Therefore, it was concluded that changes in soil water content and groundwater level affect the regeneration of remnant M. laxiflora populations.
Phenological stages of cultivated northern wild rice according to the BBCH scale
Authors: Duquette Jacques , Kimball Jennifer A. 
Published: February 2020

AbstractCultivated northern wild rice (NWR), Zizania palustris L., is an aquatic grass native to North America that is grown in paddies and harvested for its grain. Domestication of the species began in Minnesota in the early 1950s to provide a stable source of the grain for food processors and to utilise marginal agricultural land. The University of Minnesota has been conducting breeding research on NWR since the 1960s. However, a detailed description of the species phenological stages has not been documented, which would help to standardise results across studies, aid in building accurate crop models, and improve the efficacy of time‐sensitive crop management practices. We present here a phenological scale of cultivated NWR based on the widely adopted Biologische Bundesantalt, Bundessortenamt and Chemische Industrie (BBCH) scale, a system for a uniform coding of phenologically similar stages in plant species' (Bleiholder et al., Gesunde Pflanzen, 1989, 41, 381–384; Meier et al., Nachrichtenblatt des Deutschen Pflanzenschutzdienstes (Braunschweig), 1993, 45(2), 37–41). Data were collected in lab, greenhouse, and field settings at the North Central Research and Outreach Center at the University of Minnesota in Grand Rapids, MN. Ten principal and secondary phenological stages are described using the two‐digit BBCH coding system. The description and coding of the scale covers the principal periods from seed storage to seed harvest.
Does prestigious board membership matter? Evidence from New Zealand
Authors: Jahan Mosammet Asma , Lubberink Martien , Van Peursem Karen 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThis study investigates whether ‘prestigious’ multiple board membership is positively associated with firm performance. We employ Resource Dependency theory to explain why performance outcomes may be improved by the presence of ‘prestigious’ multiple directorships. Our analysis relies on extensive hand‐collected data on New Zealand company directorships. The results support the contention that ‘prestigious’ multiple directorships are related to better accounting and market performance. Conclusions reflect upon how Resource Dependency theory informs this phenomenon and how ‘prestigious’ board members may be a valuable resource for firms. We also reveal how these findings expose a new avenue for board governance research.