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Bankruptcy prediction using multivariate grey prediction models
Authors: Hu Yi-Chung , Jiang Peng , Jiang Hang , Tsai Jung-Fa 
Published: June 2020

PurposeIn the face of complex and challenging economic and business environments, developing and implementing approaches to predict bankruptcy has become important for firms. Bankruptcy prediction can be regarded as a grey system problem because while factors such as the liquidity, solvency and profitability of a firm influence whether it goes bankrupt, the precise manner in which these factors influence the discrimination between failed and non-failed firms is uncertain. In view of the applicability of multivariate grey prediction models (MGPMs), this paper aimed to develop a grey bankruptcy prediction model (GBPM) based on the GM (1, N) (BP-GM (1, N)).Design/methodology/approachAs the traditional GM (1, N) is designed for time series forecasting, it is better to find an appropriate permutation of firms in the financial data as if the resulting sequences are time series. To solve this challenging problem, this paper proposes GBPMs by integrating genetic algorithms (GAs) into the GM (1, N).FindingsExperimental results obtained for the financial data of Taiwanese firms in the information technology industries demonstrated that the proposed BP-GM (1, N) performs well.Practical implicationsAmong artificial intelligence (AI)-based techniques, GBPMs are capable of explaining which of the financial ratios has a stronger impact on bankruptcy prediction by driving coefficients.Originality/valueApplying MGPMs to a problem without relation to time series is challenging. This paper focused on bankruptcy prediction, a crucial issue in financial decision-making for businesses, and proposed several GBPMs.
Perceptions of transnational family responsibilities’ effects on subjective health and wellness – voices of Thai immigrant women
Authors: Pongthippat Weerati , Östlund Gunnel , Darvishpour Mehrdad , Kijsomporn Jureerat , Gustafsson Lena-Karin 
Published: June 2020

Purpose
Globalisation provides new opportunities for immigrant women to supply financial benefits transnationally to uphold their families in their home countries. The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of Thai immigrant women regarding transnational family responsibilities effects on their health and wellness.

Design/methodology/approach
Qualitative data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 40 Thai immigrant women, of which 34 described having transnational family responsibilities. The transcribed data were analysed using a phenomenographic approach.

Findings
The findings revealed five structural aspects of transnational family responsibilities of Thai immigrant women: being a dutiful daughter, being a caring mother, being a kind relative, being a “giving” person and striving for a wealthy life. The interviewees seldom encountered enough support from the spouse in handling their transnational family responsibilities. In general, a transnational marriage includes family responsibilities that are continuous and that often is the cause of migration.

Practical implications
This paper illuminates the transnational responsibilities of marriage migration and argues for women’s rights of culturally congruent health care.

Originality/value
Traditionally Thai women’s values are based on how they handle family responsibilities and acknowledging own health needs are not. These interviewees perceived doubled burden in terms of family responsibilities and workload in employed work, which contributed to poor health and wellness.
Giving a fish or teaching to fish? Exploring the effects of home-country governmental support on foreign exit decisions
Authors: Tan Qun , Sousa Carlos M.P. 
Published: June 2020

PurposeTo help firms with their international operations, governments often create policies and support mechanisms, but its influence on the firm's exit decision has so far been ignored. Hence, the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of home-country governmental support on the firm's exit decision.Design/methodology/approachThe authors test their conceptual model using multiple informants as well as secondary data from China. The sample consists of 360 valid questionnaires from 180 firms. Binary logistics regression is used to test the conceptual framework.FindingsBy demonstrating that resource-based and institutional constructs are highly dependent, the authors show how home-country governmental support interacts with the foreign affiliate's past performance to explain the decision to remain or exit a foreign market. The results indicate that while governmental financial support reduces the likelihood of exiting a poorly performing business in the foreign market, governmental non-financial support surprisingly has an opposite effect.Originality/valueWhile there has been an increasing number of firms exiting foreign markets, this area of research is still limited. The study also contributes to the literature by focusing on home-country governmental financial and non-financial support to explain the firm's exit decision – an issue that has been ignored and is expected to be particularly relevant for firms from emerging economies.
Market-scanning and market-shaping: why are firms blindsided by market-shaping acts?
Authors: Diaz Ruiz Carlos A. , Baker Jonathan J. , Mason Katy , Tierney Kieran 
Published: June 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate two seminal market-scanning frameworks – the five-forces analysis and PESTEL environmental scanning tool – to assess their readiness for anticipating market-shaping acts.

Design/methodology/approach
Drawing on the market-shaping literature that conceptualizes markets as complex adaptive systems, this conceptual paper interrogates the underlying assumptions and “blind spots” in two seminal market-scanning frameworks. The paper showcases three illustrative vignettes in which non-industry actors catalyzed market change in ways that these market-scanning frameworks would not be able to anticipate.

Findings
Marketing strategists can be “blindsided” as seminal market-scanning frameworks have either too narrow an interpretation of market change or are too broad to anticipate specific types of market-shaping acts. The assumptions about markets that underpin these market-scanning frameworks contribute to incumbents being slow to realize market-shaping acts are taking place.

Research limitations/implications
The authors extend market-scanning to include a type of managerial myopia that fails to register the socially embedded, systemic nature of complex contemporary markets. Furthermore, the paper provides an “actors-agendas-outcomes” scanning framework that offers awareness of market-shaping acts.

Originality/value
This paper is the first to consider market-scanning frameworks from a market-shaping perspective.
Human-like communication in conversational agents: a literature review and research agenda
Authors: Van Pinxteren Michelle M.E. , Pluymaekers Mark , Lemmink Jos G.A.M. 
Published: June 2020

PurposeConversational agents (chatbots, avatars and robots) are increasingly substituting human employees in service encounters. Their presence offers many potential benefits, but customers are reluctant to engage with them. A possible explanation is that conversational agents do not make optimal use of communicative behaviors that enhance relational outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to identify which human-like communicative behaviors used by conversational agents have positive effects on relational outcomes and which additional behaviors could be investigated in future research.Design/methodology/approachThis paper presents a systematic review of 61 articles that investigated the effects of communicative behaviors used by conversational agents on relational outcomes. A taxonomy is created of all behaviors investigated in these studies, and a research agenda is constructed on the basis of an analysis of their effects and a comparison with the literature on human-to-human service encounters.FindingsThe communicative behaviors can be classified along two dimensions: modality (verbal, nonverbal, appearance) and footing (similarity, responsiveness). Regarding the research agenda, it is noteworthy that some categories of behaviors show mixed results and some behaviors that are effective in human-to-human interactions have not yet been investigated in conversational agents.Practical implicationsBy identifying potentially effective communicative behaviors in conversational agents, this study assists managers in optimizing encounters between conversational agents and customers.Originality/valueThis is the first study that develops a taxonomy of communicative behaviors in conversational agents and uses it to identify avenues for future research.
Utility analysis of character assessment in employee placement
Authors: Seijts Gerard , Espinoza Jose A. , Carswell Julie 
Published: June 2020

PurposeThere has been a surge of interest in leader character and a push to bring character into mainstream management theory and practice. Research has shown that CEOs and board members have many questions about the construct of leader character. For example, they like to see hard data indicating to what extent character contributes to organizational performance. Human resource management professionals are often confronted with the need to discuss and demonstrate the value of training and development initiatives. The question as to whether such interventions have a dollars-and-cents return on the investment is an important one to consider for any organizational decision-maker, especially given the demand for increased accountability, the push for transparency and tightening budgets in organizations. The authors investigated the potential dollar impact associated with the placement of managers based on the assessment of leader character, and they used utility analysis to estimate the dollar value associated with the use of one instrument – the Leader Character Insight Assessment or LCIA – to measure leader character.Design/methodology/approachThe authors used field data collected for purposes of succession planning in a large Canadian manufacturing organization. The focus was on identifying senior management candidates suitable for placement into the most senior levels of leadership in the organization. Peers completed the LCIA to obtain leader character ratings of the candidates. The LCIA is a behaviorally based and validated instrument to assess leader character. Performance assessments of the candidates were obtained through supervisor ratings.FindingsThe correlation between the leader character measure provided by peers and performance assessed by the supervisor was 0.30 (p < 0.01). Using the data required to calculate ΔU from the Brogden-Cronbach-Gleser model leads to an estimate of CAD $564,128 for the use of the LCIA over the expected tenure of 15 years, which is equivalent to CAD $37,609 yearly; and CAD $375,285 over an expected tenure of 10 years, which is equivalent to CAD $37,529 yearly. The results of the study also indicate that there is still a positive and sizeable return on investment or ROI associated with the LCIA in employee placement even with highly conservative adjustments to the basic utility analysis formula.Originality/valueUtility analysis is a quantitative and robust method of evaluating human resource programs. The authors provide an illustration of the potential utility of the LCIA in a selection process for senior managers. They assert that selecting and promoting managers on leader character and developing their character-based leadership will not only leverage their own contributions to the organization but also contribute to a trickle-down effect on employees below them.
Soret, Dufour and radiation effects of a viscoelastic fluid on an exponentially stretching surface using the Catteneo–Christov heat flux model
Authors: Kasali Kazeem Babawale , Tijani Yusuf Olatunji , Lawal Matthew Oluwafemi , Lawal Yussuff Titilope 
Published: June 2020

PurposeIn this paper, we studied the steady flow of a radiative magnetohydrodynamics viscoelastic fluid over an exponentially stretching sheet. This present work incorporated the effects of Soret, Dufour, thermal radiation and chemical reaction.Design/methodology/approachAn appropriate semi-analytical technique called homotopy analysis method (HAM) was used to solve the resulting nonlinear dimensionless boundary value problem, and the method was validated numerically using a finite difference scheme implemented on Maple software.FindingsIt was observed that apart from excellence agreement with the results in literature, the results obtained gave further insights into the behaviour of the system.Originality/valueThe purpose of this research is to investigate heat and mass transfer profiles of a MHD viscoelastic fluid flow over an exponentially stretching sheet in the influence of chemical reaction, thermal radiation and cross-diffusion which are hitherto neglected in previous studies.
A study of truss sub-structured materials
Authors: El-Zahab Samer M. , Fares Nabil , Ghanem Hassan , Dandashli Tarek 
Published: June 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to introduce a new concept in engineered materials and that is truss substructured materials (TSMs). These materials would be engineered to express mechanical abilities that are seldom found in nature.Design/methodology/approachThis article starts with defining TSMs and how to classify and name TSMs. The article also introduces the theoretical modeling of TSMs, the software developed for analyzing TSMs and the parametric studies performed.FindingsAfter these studies, new materials are introduced that have abilities such as negative Poisson ratio in X and Y direction, negative Poisson ratio in one direction (either x or y), self-remodeling under stress.Research limitations/implicationsThe research is done in 2D, further studies in 3D using 3D printing are required to make the suggested materials a viable real-world solution.Originality/valueThe main contribution of this research work is the proposed nomenclature that creates a system for researchers to experiment and create novel and unique versions of the proposed materials. Furthermore, some of the materials developed exhibit some unique properties that may create advances in engineering with further development.
Failure characterization of PLA parts fabricated by fused deposition modeling using acoustic emission
Authors: Li Feng , Yu Zhonghua , Yang Zhensheng 
Published: June 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to focus on investigating the failure mode of fused deposition modeling (FDM) fabricated parts by using acoustic emission (AE) technique.

Design/methodology/approach
Considering the special prototyping way of FDM, the failure modes of FDM-fabricated parts were investigated experimentally. One test was carried out and the other two describe what has been observed on this basis. Acoustic emissions are obtained during the tensile process. AE features of peak frequency, energy and amplitude are extracted and preliminarily analyzed. Then, the unsupervised clustering method of k-means is applied to explore the relationship between the failure modes and the AE signals.

Findings
Failure modes of filament debonding and breakage can be successfully recognized by the pattern recognition technique of k-means.

Practical implications
The results obtained can help us understand the failure process of FDM printed parts. This will provide an available monitoring method in the application of FDM-fabricated parts.

Originality/value
This paper has investigated and characterized the failure modes of FDM fabricated parts for the first time.
Synthesizing e-government maturity model: a public value paradigm towards digital Pakistan
Authors: Chohan Sohail Raza , Hu Guangwei , Si Wenfeng , Pasha Ahmad Tisman 
Published: June 2020

Purpose
This study aims to fulfill the research gap by suggesting an appropriate and adaptable e-government (e-gov) maturity model for Pakistan not just in the abstract pattern relatively but also in a practical solution assured by the industry experts.

Design/methodology/approach
The qualitative research approach using key informants from the public sector domain; furthermore, e-gov performance artifacts were verified by the citizens through the process of focus group interviews.

Findings
The major finding of the study is the development of e-gov maturity model with implementations artifacts in proposed stages as follows: availability, interaction, integration, transactions and public participation.

Research limitations/implications
This study contributes a qualitative meta-synthesis in the field of e-gov maturity models and could support researchers who are in a quest of knowledge and references to develop new maturity models for their specific countries by providing them with useful resources for further investigation and study.

Practical implications
This maturity model will strengthen the argument that the e-gov services are necessary for the acceptance behaviour of the citizens and the prosperous public administration by the Government in Pakistan. This research strengthens the science-policy interface that has prevented governments from delivering changes on the ground to the public, and it will also identify diversified opportunities for the e-gov sector that can reverse the lack of investment in this domain.

Social implications
The study intends to provide directions to policymakers for the development of e-gov services for the citizens. Additionally, the public value of e-gov can be better understood in the form of citizens’ expectations from the government and this model will integrate public participation in the development of e-gov service.

Originality/value
The public value of e-gov can be better understood in the form citizens’ expectations from the government through this maturity model, furthermore, it can be recommended that the government can improve the relationship between the citizens and the state through the use of information and communication technologies which will strengthen the democratic process in Pakistan.
House price history, biased expectations, and credit cycles: The role of housing investors
Authors: De Stefani Alessia 
Published: June 2020

AbstractUsing the Michigan Survey, I show that consumers' house price expectations depend upon the recent history of house price developments in their city of residence. Forecast errors are predictable: people systematically underestimate momentum and neglect mean reversion, remaining over‐optimistic for several quarters after a prolonged trend of house price growth, and vice versa. Housing appreciation also increases the share of consumers who believe that real estate is a good investment. Combining loan‐level data from Freddie Mac to regional measures of housing sentiment, I show that an exogenous shift in house price expectations leads to an increase in leverage on new mortgage originations. The effect is concentrated on investment properties and among prime borrowers in nonrecourse states.
Effect of anti‐interleukin‐1 treatment on quality of life in children with colchicine‐resistant familial Mediterranean fever: A single‐center experience
Authors: Kurt Tuba , Aydın Fatma , Nilüfer Tekgöz P. , Sezer Müge , Uncu Nermin , Çelikel Acar Banu 
Published: June 2020

AbstractAimThe aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical parameters, acute‐phase reactants, side effects, genetic mutations among colchicine‐resistant Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) patients who received anti‐interleukin‐1 (anti‐IL‐1) treatment. We also evaluate the quality of life and school attendance among colchicine‐resistant FMF patients, in relation to treatment with anti‐IL‐1.IntroductıonFamilial Mediterranean fever is the most common inherited autoinflammatory disorder. Although the main treatment of FMF is colchicine, a small group of patients are resistant to colchicine treatment. Anti‐IL‐1 treatment is promising in colchicine‐resistant patients due to excessive IL‐1β production in pathogenesis. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of life and school attendance rates among colchicine‐resistant FMF patients after anti‐IL‐1 treatment.MethodsThis is a single center retrospective study of 25 pediatric colchicine‐resistant FMF patients treated with anti‐IL‐1 treatment. Autoinflammatory Disease Activity Index (AIDAI) was used for disease activity assessment. School attendance rates were evaluated before and after treatment.ResultsThere were 25 patients with FMF (11 M/14 F) who were treated with anakinra or canakinumab for various indications (colchicine‐resistant recurrent febrile attacks in 20, colchicine‐related side effects in 2, subclinical inflammation in 3 patients). Only 3 patients developed side effects with anakinra (2 headache, 1 urticarial rash). There was a significant decrease in the frequency of attacks, acute‐phase reactants (erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C‐reactive protein), AIDAI and physician's and patient's global assessment scores and improvement in school attendance rates. At the last follow‐up, all patients were in remission, and only 3 had subclinical inflammation.ConclusıonAnti‐IL‐1 treatment is quite effective in children with colchicine‐resistant FMF patients, proven with improved AIDAI scores and school attendance rates. In the long term by lowering disease activation even development of amyloidosis may be prevented.
Species diversity in bee flies and hover flies (Diptera: Bombyliidae and Syrphidae) in the horticultural environments of the Blue Mountains, Australia
Authors: Robertson Alexander R , Finch Jonathan T D , Young Andrew D , Spooner‐Hart Robert N , Outim Soraya K M , Cook James M 
Published: June 2020

AbstractFlies (Diptera) are one of the most important groups of insect pollinators. Families Bombyliidae (bee flies) and Syrphidae (hover flies) are globally distributed with aproximately 5000 and 6200 described species, respectively. Many studies have attempted to quantify Syrphidae diversity in natural and agricultural environments, due to their perceived value as pollinators, decomposers of organic waste and agents of pest control. However, to date, there have been only two studies of Syrphidae communities in Australia, both of which focused on arable crops. Meanwhile, there have been very few studies of Bombyliidae diversity and none in Australia, despite the fact that bombyliid diversity can be high, far exceeding that of Syrphidae in some ecosystems. We aimed to learn more about Australia's anthophilous Diptera and their diversity in agricultural and native ecosystems. Using a combination of pan trapping and observation plot surveys, we assessed bombyliid and syrphid diversity at Bilpin, New South Wales, Australia, an important horticultural area within the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Five syrphid species made up 62% of all individuals collected, while 22 species made up the remaining 32%, including nine species of Bombyliidae. The hover fly Melangyna viridiceps alone accounted for a third of all captured specimens. The larvae of the five most commonly encountered species are all aphidophagous. As such, aphidophagous species appear to be numerically dominant, and this is consistent with previous studies in south‐east Australian agroecosystems. M. viridiceps and Triglyphus fulvicornis were frequent visitors to flowering fruit trees and may therefore contribute to the pollination of these crops. However, most visited flowers were introduced weeds or escaped crop plants. The maintenance of diverse floral resources, which may include weeds, is important for sustaining populations of aphidophagous Syrphidae, which may contribute to both pollination and pest control. As a consequence, we recommend a more tolerant approach to weed management in orchards to better facilitate the ecosystem services provided by Diptera.