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The impact of quality management practices on innovation: an empirical research study of Brazilian manufacturing companies
Authors: Gambi Lillian Do Nascimento , Lizarelli Fabiane Letícia , Junior Alex Ribeiro Rosa , Boer Harry 
Published: November 2020

PurposeThe aim of this study is to investigate the effects of soft and hard quality management (QM) practices on innovation performance, considering innovation practices as a contextual variable mediating this relationship.Design/methodology/approachUsing data from 132 Brazilian manufacturing companies, partial least square–structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) is employed to test if soft and hard QM practices, directly, affect innovation practices and, indirectly, innovation performance. This investigation also aims to identify whether the relationships are maintained regardless of the size of the company.FindingsThe results suggest that soft QM has a positive effect on hard QM. However, only soft QM, not hard QM, has a significant effect on innovation practices. Additionally, soft QM has a significant positive effect on innovation performance through innovation practices. Company size does not influence the relationships.Practical implicationsThe findings can help managers to adjust their managerial practices to enhance the effective impact of QM on innovation performance.Originality/valueThe previous literature presents conflicting results on the relationship between QM and innovation performance. Most studies have proposed a direct relationship between both constructs. This study considers innovation practices as a mediator in this relationship. Furthermore, this paper adds to the scarce literature reporting related studies conducted in developing countries.
Flash flood hazard mapping based on AHP with GIS and satellite information in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia
Authors: Koem Chhuonvuoch , Tantanee Sarintip 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
Cambodia is considered one of the countries that are most vulnerable to adverse effects of climate change, particularly floods and droughts. Kampong Speu Province is a frequent site of calamitous flash floods. Reliable sources of flash flood information and analysis are critical in efforts to minimize the impact of flooding. Unfortunately, Cambodia does not yet have a comprehensive program for flash flood hazard mapping, with many places such as Kampong Speu Province having no such information resources available. The purpose of this paper is, therefore, to determine flash flood hazard levels across all of Kampong Speu Province using analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and geographical information system (GIS) with satellite information.

Design/methodology/approach
The integrated AHP–GIS analysis in this study encompasses ten parameters in the assessment of flash flood hazard levels across the province: rainfall, geology, soil, elevation, slope, stream order, flow direction, distance from drainage, drainage density and land use. The study uses a 10 × 10 pairwise matrix in AHP to compare the relative importance of each parameter and find each parameter’s weight. Finally, a flash flood hazard map is developed displaying all areas of Kampong Speu Province classified into five levels, with Level 5 being the most hazardous.

Findings
This study reveals that high and very high flash flood hazard levels are identified in the northwest part of Kampong Speu Province, particularly in Aoral, Phnum Srouch and Thpong districts and along Prek Thnot River and streams.

Originality/value
The flash flood hazard map developed here provides a wealth of information that can be invaluable for implementing effective disaster mitigation, improving disaster preparedness and optimizing land use.
The role of specific heritage among Hispanic-owned banks in America
Authors: Kashian Russ , Kamal Rashiqa , Xue Yuhan 
Published: November 2020

PurposeSpecific types of Hispanic-owned banks (HOBs), including those related to Brazilian, Cuban, Mexican or Puerto Rican heritage, have not be analyzed to date. There are important differences between the relevant communities, including geographic location, language barriers, population size and the importance of remittances to foreign nations. The analysis here sheds light on these differences.Design/methodology/approachHOBs with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-designated minority-owned depository institution (MDI) designation are identified, along with bank ownership heritage. Financial data, a measure of market competition, and demographics of depositors from 2003 to 2017 are utilized in an exploratory analysis comparing banks by HOB type, with random effects regressions for the pre-collapse (2003–2006) and post-collapse (2009–2017) periods.FindingsAlthough each of the four types of HOBs serve Hispanic and poor communities, there are substantial differences. For example, Brazilian and Puerto Rican banks on the island held high levels of nonperforming loans (NPLs) post-collapse, with the Brazilian and Mexican banks expanding levels of risky commercial real estate (CRE) lending post-collapse, while the Cuban banks contracted CRE lending. Differences in terms of return on assets (ROAs), the cost of borrowed funds and the tier-1 risk-based capital ratio are also identified.Social implicationsHOBs, like Latinos in the USA, are culturally heterogeneous and likely operate in different ways depending upon the culture and economic circumstances of the communities where they operate.Originality/valueAlthough there is substantial research on MDIs, this is the first analysis which treats HOBs as culturally heterogeneous. Further research of this type is warranted.
Savanna hypothesis in the human–urban nature relationship
Authors: Hartsell Angela Marie 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
This paper expounds theoretical reasons behind and practical applications of urban natural space as part of the ontological whole of the city.

Design/methodology/approach
In this paper, nonsecular and secular relationships between humans and nature are explored from an ontological perspective.

Findings
The characteristics of the savanna hypothesis are shown to be tectonic elements that have been used historically in human-defined landscapes and can be implemented in urban planning and design to enhance urban green spaces and improve the overall quality of urban life.

Social implications
The human–nature relationship has morphed and adapted as civilizations and their belief systems have grown and fallen aside. The human–nature relationship has affected the form of cities while human development and technological advancements have affected nature’s representation in the urban realm. Throughout the periods of nonsecular affection for nature and secular applications of nature, one theme has persisted: human innate preference for certain arrangements of certain natural elements. Though existing long before the first human settlements were formed, the savanna hypothesis was not coined until the 20th century.

Originality/value
Ultimately, the savanna hypothesis is exhibited as a joining concept that connects nonsecular affection for nature to secular qualities of urban nature and natural infrastructure.
Examining the effects of workplace well-being and high-performance work systems on health harm: a Sustainable HRM perspective
Authors: Chillakuri Bharat , Vanka Sita 
Published: November 2020

PurposeThis paper aims to provide an empirical investigation into the mediating role of high-performance work systems (HPWS) on health harm (HH). The study also examines the negative moderated role of workplace well-being (WW) and its indirect effect on work intensification (WI) and HH. The paper highlights the implications of the HH on individuals, organizations, families and societies and recognizes the need for sustainable human resource management (HRM) practices that drive employee well-being, thereby reducing the HH. More importantly, the study extends the understanding of sustainable goals through sustainable HRM.Design/methodology/approachData was collected using four established scales. The data collected from 324 executives were analyzed using the SPSS 25.0 Version and AMOS 21.0.FindingsThe study results confirmed that WW practices reduce the adverse effects arising out of HPWS and WI. The results proved that WI is positively related to HH, and that WW moderates the relationship between HPWS and HH such that HPWS is more positively associated with HH when the WW is low compared to when WW is high.Research limitations/implicationsThe data were collected from executives working in Information Technology (IT) organizations in India. The findings and the implications may not be generalized to other industries, as the data is collected from IT professionals.Practical implicationsThe study highlights the need for organizations to develop sustainable HRM practices to minimize the HH of work. Organizations should implement well-being interventions and develop activities that promote an individual’s mental and physical well-being alongside limiting work intensity.Originality/valueHRM Literature reveals the positive effect of HPWS that it engages employees to achieve a competitive advantage to the firm. However, this study examines and empirically proves the negative impact of HPWS on employee health and well-being.
Building military learning organizations: many birds, one stone
Authors: Freeman Tyler E. , Calton Michele A. 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to illustrate the need for context-adapted models of military learning organizations (LOs), identify challenges to building LOs in the military and discuss how maturing as an LO provides military organizations a competitive advantage.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper highlights the primarily industrial focus of existing literature, discusses a sample of nuanced challenges to building military LOs and posits potential benefits of military LOs future operational environment.

Findings
Building military LOs is an area of research that remains underdeveloped. Advancing LO theory requires researchers to consider context and the challenges organizations may encounter during efforts to build LOs.

Originality/value
This paper highlights gaps and alignment in LO theory to advance the argument that context-adapted approaches to building military LOs are needed.
COVID-19: risk prediction through nature inspired algorithm
Authors: Singh Narinder , Singh S.B. , Houssein Essam H. , Ahmad Muhammad 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this study to investigate the effects and possible future prediction of COVID-19. The dataset considered in this study to investigate the effects and possible future prediction of COVID-19 is constrained as follows: age, gender, systolic blood pressure, HDL-cholesterol, diabetes and its medication, does the patient suffered from heart disease or took anti-cough agent food or sensitive to cough related issues and any other chronic kidney disease, physical contact with foreign returns and social distance for the prediction of the risk of COVID-19.

Design/methodology/approach
This work implemented a meta-heuristic algorithm on the aforementioned dataset for possible analysis of the risk of being infected with COVID-19. The authors proposed a simple yet effective Risk Prediction through Nature Inspired Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization and Sine Cosine Algorithm (HPSOSCA), particle swarm optimization (PSO), and sine cosine algorithm (SCA) algorithms.

Findings
The simulated results on different cases discussed in the dataset section reveal which category of individuals may happen to have the disease and of what level. The experimental results reveal that the proposed model can predict the percentage of risk with an overall accuracy of 88.63%, sensitivity (87.23%), specificity (89.02%), precision (69.49%), recall (87.23%), f_measure (77.36%) and Gmean (88.12%) with 41 and 146 true positive and negative, 18 and 6 false positive and negative cases, respectively. The proposed model provides a quite stable prediction of risk for COVID-19 on different categories of individuals.

Originality/value
The work for the very first time developed a novel HPSOSCA model based on PSO and SCA for the prediction of COVID-19 disease. The convergence rate of the proposed model is too high as compared to the literature. It also produces a better accuracy in a computationally efficient fashion. The obtained outputs are as follows: accuracy (88.63%), sensitivity (87.23%), specificity (89.02%), precision (69.49%), recall (87.23%), f_measure (77.36%), Gmean (88.12%), Tp (41), Tn (146), Fb (18) and Fn (06). The recommendations to reduce disease outbreaks are as follow: to control this epidemic in various regions, it is important to appropriately manage patients suspected of having the disease, immediately identify and isolate the source of infection, cut off the transmission route and prevent viral transmission from these potential patients or virus carriers.
Bring it on Covid-19: being an older person in developing countries during a pandemic
Authors: Sattari Setayesh , Billore Soniya 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
This study aims to explore the respective risk perception toward the Covid-19 pandemic among the elderly in two developing countries and their lifestyle change and adaptation behavior as a result of that.

Design/methodology/approach
In total, 22 in-depth interviews were conducted among people aged 60 to 85 in Iran and India. The interview guideline was based on two constructs inspired by the study of Gerhold (2020) – risk perception of the pandemic and change in lifestyle and adaptation to the pandemic situation.

Findings
The results showed that although the majority of the interviewees initially experienced fear and anxiety during the stay-at-home order and the pandemic situation at large, they quickly adapted to the new situation with behavioral and attitudinal changes in ways relevant to the new normal. The results confirmed the maturation hypothesis proposed by Knight et al. (2000).

Originality/value
This paper is an original study of the researchers and among the first contributing to the literature of the elderly studies in developing countries. It contributes to the knowledge required for future behavioral studies concerning the Covid-19 pandemic by evaluating the experiences, risk perception and adaptation approaches of the older people in India and Iran.
Museums working with older people in times of pandemic
Authors: Grácio Rita 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to highlight some of the work with/for/about older people being undertaken by museums during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, thinking of museums as caregivers.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper reviews the responses from museums which work with older adults, in times of pandemic. It reviews how museums have addressed older people during the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK and Portugal. Two Portuguese maritime museums which have older adults as strategic audiences are selected and their Facebook webpage during the lockdown is analyzed.

Findings
Museums were committed to delivering online the work they have been doing offline, not without limitations. The digital turn in times of pandemic draw attention to inequalities regarding visitors who has access and literacy to engage with the digital museum as well as museums themselves. Unlike in the UK, in the two maritime museums, there were no specific programmes targeting older people – except for COVID-19 messages. However, older adults are presented online as active and as experts on maritime issues, representing empowering versions of ageing, either online or offline.

Originality/value
This paper reviewed and illustrated with empirical examples from the UK and Portugal how museums are addressing older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to the wider debate on the role of arts, culture and cultural heritage for the well-being of older adults.
Sex‐specific plasticity across generations II: Grandpaternal effects are lineage specific and sex specific
Authors: Hellmann Jennifer K. , Carlson Erika R. , Bell Alison M. 
Published: November 2020

AbstractTransgenerational plasticity (TGP) occurs when the environment encountered by one generation (F0) alters the phenotypes of one or more future generations (e.g. F1 and F2). Sex selective TGP, via specific lineages or to only male or female descendants, has been underexplored in natural systems, and may be adaptive if it allows past generations to fine‐tune the phenotypes of future generations in response to sex‐specific life‐history strategies.We sought to understand if exposing males to predation risk can influence grandoffspring via sperm in three‐spined sticklebackGasterosteus aculeatus. We specifically tested the hypothesis that grandparental effects are transmitted in a sex‐specific way down the male lineage, from paternal grandfathers to F2 males.We reared F1 offspring of unexposed and predator‐exposed F0 males under ‘control’ conditions and used them to generate F2s with control grandfathers, a predator‐exposed maternal grandfather (i.e. predator‐exposed F0 males to F1 daughters to F2s), a predator‐exposed paternal grandfather (i.e. predator‐exposed F0 males to F1 sons to F2s) or two predator‐exposed grandfathers. We then assayed male and female F2s for a variety of traits related to antipredator defence.We found little evidence that transgenerational effects were mediated to only male descendants via the paternal lineage. Instead, grandpaternal effects depended on lineage and were mediated largely across sexes, from F1 males to F2 females and from F1 females to F2 males. When their paternal grandfather was exposed to predation risk, female F2s were heavier and showed a reduced change in behaviour in response to a simulated predator attack relative to grandoffspring of control, unexposed grandparents. In contrast, male F2s showed reduced antipredator behaviour when their maternal grandfather was exposed to predation risk. However, these patterns were only evident when one grandfather, but not both grandfathers, was exposed to predation risk, suggesting the potential for non‐additive interactions across lineages.If sex‐specific and lineage effects are common, then grandparental effects are likely underestimated in the literature. These results draw attention to the importance of sex‐selective inheritance of environmental effects and raise new questions about the proximate and ultimate causes of selective transmission across generations.
Practice‐site‐level measures of primary care comprehensiveness and their associations with patient outcomes
Authors: O’Malley Ann S. , Rich Eugene C. , Shang Lisa , Rose Tyler , Ghosh Arkadipta , Poznyak Dmitriy , Peikes Deborah , Niedzwiecki Matt 
Published: November 2020

AbstractObjectivesTo develop twopractice‐site‐levelmeasures of comprehensiveness and examine their associations with patient outcomes, and how their performance differs from physician‐level measures.Data SourcesMedicare fee‐for‐service claims.Study DesignWe calculated practice‐site‐level comprehensiveness measures (new problem managementandinvolvement in patient conditions) across 5286 primary care physicians (PCPs) at 1339 practices in the Comprehensive Primary Care initiative evaluation in 2013. We assessed their associations with practices’ attributed beneficiaries’ 2014 total Medicare expenditures, hospitalization rates, ED visit rates. We also examined variation in PCPs’ comprehensiveness across PCPs within practices versus between primary care practices. Finally, we compared associations of practice‐site and PCP‐level measures with outcomes.Principal FindingsThe measures had good variation across primary care practices, strong validity, and high reliability. Receiving primary care from a practice at the 75th versus 25th percentile on theinvolvement in patient conditionsmeasure was associated with $21.93 (2.8%) lower total Medicare expenditures per beneficiary per month (P < .01). Receiving primary care from a practice at the 75th versus 25th percentile on thenew problem managementmeasure was associated with $14.77 (1.9%) lower total Medicare expenditures per beneficiary per month (P < .05); 8.84 (3.0%) fewer hospitalizations (P < .001), and 21.27 (3.1%) fewer ED visits per thousand beneficiaries per year (P < .01). PCP comprehensiveness varied more within than between practices.ConclusionsMore comprehensive primary care practices had lower Medicare FFS expenditures, hospitalization, and ED visit rates. Both PCP and practice‐site level comprehensiveness measures had strong construct and predictive validity; PCP‐level measures were more precise.
Measuring physician practice site characteristics: A comparison of data from SK&A and a practice site survey
Authors: Maurer Kristin A. , Blue Laura , Orzol Sean , Morrison Hensleigh Nikkilyn , Peikes Deborah 
Published: November 2020

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the comparability of commercially available practice site data from SK&A with survey data to understand the implications of using SK&A data for health services research.Data sourcesResponses to the Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) Practice Survey and SK&A data.Study designComparison of CPC + Practice Survey responses to SK&A information for 2698 primary care practice sites.Data collectionCPC + Practice Survey data collected through a web‐only survey from April through September 2017, and SK&A data purchased in November 2016.Principal findingsInformation was similar across data sources, although some discrepancies were common. For example, 56% of practice sites had differences in the reported number of practitioners, and larger sites tended to have larger differences. Among practice sites with 1 practitioner in the survey, only 1.3% had a difference of 3 or more practitioners between the data sources, whereas 63% of practice sites with 11 or more practitioners had a difference of 3 or more practitioners.ConclusionsDiscrepancies between data sources could reflect differences of interpretation when defining practice site characteristics, changes over time in those characteristics, or data errors in either SK&A or the survey. Researchers using SK&A data should consider possible ramifications for their studies.