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Behavioral red flags of fraud: a gender-based ex post analysis
Authors: Sandhu Namrata 
Published: May 2020

Purpose
This study aims to attempt a gender-based ex post examination of behavioral red flags of fraud exhibited by fraud perpetrators.

Design/methodology/approach
Qualitative data collected from semi-structured interviews were triangulated, quantified and subjected to statistical analysis to calculate the relative risk of exhibition of a behavioral red flag of fraud by a male/female fraud perpetrator.

Findings
This study reports the percentage of fraud cases in which male and female fraud perpetrators display particular behavioral red flags. The study also enlists the behavioral red flags likely to be more frequently exhibited by female fraud perpetrators relative to male fraud perpetrators and vice-versa.

Practical implications
Use of the results of this study in anti-fraud training is likely to make organizational fraud more susceptible to observation.

Originality/value
This study is unique because it is one of the very few studies that examine employee behavior as a potential fraud signal, establish gender distinction in behavioral red flags of fraud, and assess this phenomenon in a country other than a Western country.
Exploring citizens’ perceptions of country reputation
Authors: Mariutti Fabiana Gondim , Medeiros Mirna de Lima , Buarque Daniel 
Published: May 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate Brazilian residents’ internal perspectives in terms of their satisfaction with the country. The paper identifies the convergences and divergences among factors related to the reputation of Brazil.

Design/methodology/approach
Residents’ perceptions were investigated by combining measurement scales based on previous studies in the literature; thus, a survey of 236 Brazilian citizens was employed, followed by exploratory factor analysis.

Findings
Two factors related to country reputation were identified. Factor 1, residents’ perceptions related to their overall satisfaction with Brazil, shows that Brazilians like and respect the country yet have low levels of trust – this dimension involves place attachment because of its emotional influences. Factor 2, representing residents’ perceptions of Brazil’s reputation abroad, shows that Brazilians think the country has a moderately positive image but not a desirable and good reputation abroad – these results indicate the need for improvements through governmental efforts.

Research limitations/implications
As this study opted for a comprehensive sample and not for a stratified sample, it was not possible to explore specific aspects regarding each region (Midwest, North, Northeast, Southeast and South) of the country. This type of detail could be interesting due to Brazil’s diversity. To identify destination-branding opportunities, further study should investigate Brazilian regions or cities from the residents’ point of view.

Practical implications
Interdisciplinary debate is encouraged among scholars, consultants, businesses and government authorities involved on the reputation of a country.

Social implications
Showing how the population feels about the country may offer ways of thinking about how to improve the satisfaction of these “ambassadors” of the brand Brazil, which could have impacts in the foreign perceptions about Brazil.

Originality/value
This study contributes to the understanding of country reputation by exploring residents’ perceptions and roles related to their satisfaction and attachment to Brazil.
Faculty support and student engagement in undergraduate engineering
Authors: Wilson Denise M. , Summers Lauren , Wright Joanna 
Published: May 2020

PurposeThis study investigated how behavioral and emotional forms of engagement are associated with faculty support and student-faculty interactions among engineering students.Design/methodology/approachQuantitative research methods were used to analyze survey data from 781 undergraduates in seven large undergraduate engineering courses. Linear hierarchical regression models were used to evaluate the relationships between demographics (gender, race/ethnicity, family education, US status and transfer status) and student engagement and between faculty behaviors and engagement.FindingsFaculty support was consistently, significantly and positively linked to all forms of student engagement, while student-faculty interactions were significantly and positively linked to effort and positive emotional engagement and negatively linked to attention and (an absence of) negative emotional engagement. Gender, race/ethnicity, international student status and transfer status significantly predicted at least one form of engagement.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough this was a single institution study and cross-sectional, the findings suggest that faculty support and student-faculty interactions, while important for engagement, have different effects on different types of students. Faculty and teacher professional development efforts should raise awareness of these differences in order to enhance diversity and inclusion in engineering courses and curricula at all levels.Originality/valueThe analysis of behavioral and emotional forms of engagement represents more of a motivational lens on engagement in contrast to the traditional focus on time-on-task or time spent in fruitful educational practices, as is the norm with much of the engagement literature in higher education.
Facilitation fundamentals: redesigning an online course using adult learning principles and trifecta of student engagement framework
Authors: Leslie Heather J. 
Published: May 2020

PurposeThe purpose was to describe the redesigning of an online course that utilized adult learning principles and a framework to engage students.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology used is a first person account from the instructor point of view.FindingsFindings indicate that the teaching strategies used encouraged student engagement in the course.Research limitations/implicationsThe research is limited to one course with less than 20 students.Practical implicationsOther online instructors can utilize teaching strategies used that promote engagement among students.Social implicationsThis course is an example of a highly engaging online course. This shows that online courses can be engaging and satisfying for students.Originality/valueThis paper adds to the body of literature on what teaching strategies encourage students to engage online. It connects theories with real life examples that others teaching online can implement.
Investigating the factors driving adult learners' continuous intention to use M-learning application: a fuzzy-set analysis
Authors: Hossain Md Nahin , Talukder Md. Shamim , Khayer Abul , Bao Yukun 
Published: May 2020

PurposeIn the era of m-learning environments, multiple factors have been considered to explain adult learners' continuance usage intention, but largely without considering the role of specific configurations of variables and how they may affect learners' intention. The purpose of this study is to show how cognitive need, subjective norms, perceived usefulness, satisfaction, confirmation, attitude and perceived ease of use combine to predict learners' frequent use intentions.Design/methodology/approachIt is empirically validated through configurational analysis, using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) on 211 adult learners with experience in using Mobile learning applications (MLA).FindingsThe findings show learners' satisfaction of MLA usage combined with the cognitive need and attitude were found to be core conditions reinforcing learners' continuance intention.Research limitations/implicationsThis study was conducted in the context of adult learners MLA whereby the motivations for continued usage and the nature of technological innovation could differ. In this regard, findings from this study may not be generalizable to other technological contexts.Practical implicationsIn the planning and development of learning apps, software developers should pay attention to practical functions and extend key features that are frequently required for solving a problem using the new skill. On the marketing side, MLA companies should emphasize the full functionality of their apps to cater efficiently to the different needs and expectations of the learners.Originality/valueThis study contributes by extending existing knowledge on how cognitive need, satisfaction and attitude combine to increase or mitigate continuance intention to use toward the development of new configurational theories. This study fills the gap in the literature by introducing adult learners' continuance intention to use MLA and introducing through a methodological approach of fsQCA in adult learners' context.
Learning perspective on sustainable entrepreneurship in a regional context
Authors: Perez Nuñez Sylvia Mónica , Musteen Martina 
Published: May 2020

PurposeThe aim of this study is to examine the role of learning in the opportunity discovery, opportunity exploitation and local embeddedness of sustainable ventures in an emerging economy.Design/methodology/approachWe use a partially grounded approach to analyze three case of successful sustainable ventures in the Cali Baja gastro industry.FindingsWe find that sustainable entrepreneurs possess general knowledge of natural and communal environment along with compassion for the environment. However, it is the acquisition of a specific business-related knowledge that is the trigger for the formation of the first-person opportunity belief (i.e. confidence in the ability to exploit the sustainable business opportunity personally). Our analysis of also reveals several unique learning processes associated with opportunity exploitation and local embeddedness with a special focus on tradeoffs and compromises that are required given the tension between the sometimes conflicting goals of sustainable enterprises.Originality/valueOur study adds to the literature on sustainable entrepreneurship by investigating the complex interplay between personal and contextual factors that unfolds over time as entrepreneurs conceive and then exploit a viable business opportunity that simultaneously addresses environmental and social goals.
Incubator networks and new venture performance: the roles of entrepreneurial orientation and environmental dynamism
Authors: Wu Wenqing , Wang Hongxin , Tsai Fu-Sheng 
Published: May 2020

PurposeThis study analyses the relationship between the networks of business incubators (BIs) and new venture performance. It proposes an integrated model for identifying the influence of BIs' internal and external networks on new venture performance through the entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and environmental dynamism.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses multiple regression analysis on a sample of 205 new ventures in Chinese BIs.FindingsBoth the internal and external networks of BIs positively affect new venture performance and EO has a mediating effect in this relationship. Environmental dynamism plays a positive moderating role in the relationship between BIs' internal and external networks and EO.Practical implicationsBased on the results of this study, incubator managers should focus on creating internal and external networks and leveraging network embeddedness to influence new venture performance. Further, new ventures should focus on strengthening their EO and fully consider the impact of environmental dynamism on EO implementation.Originality/valueTo address the research gaps in understanding how BI networks can support new venture growth, this study integrates BIs' internal and external networks and explores their impacts on new venture performance using co-production theory and the resource-based view. It thus opens the black box on how BI's networks affect performance from the EO perspective. Moreover, this study fully clarifies chain relationships by identifying and analysing the moderating role of environmental dynamism.
How smart technologies can support sustainable business models: insights from an air navigation service provider
Authors: Fiorentino Raffaele , Grimaldi Francesco , Lamboglia Rita , Merendino Alessandro 
Published: May 2020

PurposeAlthough research on smart technologies explains their critical importance in sustainable business models (SBMs) (Mikalefet al., 2017), it remains unclear how organisations can embrace smart technologies to create and/or improve their sustainable business models. The purpose of this paper is to unravel and address the challenges of smart technologies to build and maintain a sustainable business model for organisations.Design/methodology/approachThe research develops an empirical analysis through a case study approach. We have investigated the case of ENAV – an Italian air navigation service provider – and how this firm uses smart technologies in the creation of its successful SBM. After constructing a basic theory, the authors moved to evidence collection. The data analysis has adopted a qualitative approach based on a thematic analysis of the transcripts and related documents.FindingsThe findings from the case study support the idea that the business value and the strategic relevance of smart technologies still remain largely underestimated in SBM adoption (Mikalefet al., 2017). Case study findings suggest that until today smart technologies have played a minimal role in SBM adoption. However, the smart technologies show the potential to inform the SBM adoption process by contributing to corporate communication for external stakeholders and to the main dimensions of SBMs such as safety and security or the respect for social and environmental criteria in the supply chain.Practical implicationsThis study seeks to support organisations and their directors to build and improve sustainable business models through smart technologies to maintain their competitive advantages. Specifically, our findings suggest that smart technologies can help organisations bridge the design–implementation gap of sustainable business models.Originality/valueThis research advances our understanding of the role of smart technologies by explaining how they can enhance sustainable business model adoption. Indeed, we offer a comprehensive view of the integration of insights from three different but related literature streams such as sustainability strategies, smart technologies and change management studies.
Analysis of nonlinear vibration of couple-mass–spring systems using iteration technique
Authors: Hosen Md. Alal 
Published: May 2020

PurposeAn iteration technique has been developed based on the Mickens iteration method to obtain approximate angular frequencies. This technique also offers the periodic solutions to the nonlinear free vibration of a conservative, coupled mass–spring system having linear and nonlinear stiffnesses with cubic nonlinearity. Two real-world cases of these systems are analysed and introduced.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, the truncated terms of the Fourier series have been used and utilized in every step of the iteration.FindingsThe obtained results are valid for whole ranges of vibration amplitude of the oscillations. The approximated results are compared with existing and corresponding numerical (considered to be exact) results which show excellent agreement. The error analysis has been carried out and shown acceptable results for the proposed iteration technique.Originality/valueEffectiveness of the proposed iteration technique is found in comparison with other existing methods. The method is demonstrated by examples.
Selfie stick accounts: extending and engaging visual methods in contemporary family practice
Authors: Marshall David , Davis Teresa 
Published: May 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to consider the challenges of using participant-produced photographs in family food research.Design/methodology/approachFamilies participating in a study on family dinners agreed to take photos of their weekday evening meal using their mobile phone and a Selfie-Stick. These images were subsequently used as a photo elicitation cue in a long interview.Findings“Selfies” or participant directed photographs, are a way to involve all family members in the research. Giving participants control over the composition and production of the image reveals how participants see themselves and how they wish to be seen while uncovering some of the physical, material and social realities of contemporary family practice. Photographs not only capture rich contextual and spatial details but also act as an aide memoir and interview stimulus to investigate broader socialisation around family feeding. Visual images reveal otherwise unrecalled aspects of the family dinner and encourage more reflection and discussion by participants around the social realities of their family practice. Photographs taken using a mobile phone and selfie stick complement and stimulate traditional methods of qualitative investigation.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the debate about the challenges in using visual methods and how the selfie technique can be used, the photographs shared and visual data incorporated as part of the research method. As communicative affordances, the mobile phone, camera and selfie stick frame the practices around family dinner and afford the subject an agentic perspective as both producer and consumer of the image.
Measuring ontogenetic shifts in central‐place foragers: A case study with honeybees
Authors: Requier Fabrice , Henry Mickaël , Decourtye Axel , Brun François , Aupinel Pierrick , Rebaudo François , Bretagnolle Vincent 
Published: May 2020

Abstract

Measuring time–activity budgets over the complete individual life span is now possible for many animals with the recent advances of life‐long individual monitoring devices. Although analyses of changes in the patterns of time–activity budgets have revealed ontogenetic shifts in birds or mammals, no such technique has been applied to date on insects.

We tested an automated breakpoint‐based procedure to detect, assess and quantify shifts in the temporal pattern of the flight activities in honeybees. We assumed that the learning and foraging stages of honeybees will differ in several respects, to detect the age at onset of foraging (AOF).

Using an extensive dataset covering the life‐long monitoring of 1,167 individuals, we compared the AOF outputs with the more conventional approaches based on arbitrary thresholds. We further evaluated the robustness of the different methods comparing the foraging time–activity budget allocations between the presumed foragers and confirmed foragers.

We revealed a clear‐cut learning–foraging ontogenetic shift that differs in duration, frequency and time of occurrence of flights. Although AOF appeared to be highly plastic among bees, the breakpoint‐based procedure seems better capable to detect it than arbitrary threshold‐based methods that are unable to deal with inter‐individual variation.

We developed the aof r‐package including a broad range of examples with both simulated and empirical datasets to illustrate the simplicity of use of the procedure. This simple procedure is generic enough to be derived from any individual life‐long monitoring devices recording the time–activity budgets, and could propose new ecological applications of bio‐logging to detect ontogenetic shifts in the behaviour of central‐place foragers.
Impact of high salinity and the compatible solute glycine betaine on gene expression of Bacillus subtilis
Authors: Rath Hermann , Sappa Praveen K. , Hoffmann Tamara , Gesell Salazar Manuela , Reder Alexander , Steil Leif , Hecker Michael , Bremer Erhard , Mäder Ulrike , Völker Uwe 
Published: May 2020

SummaryThe Gram‐positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis is frequently exposed to hyperosmotic conditions. In addition to the induction of genes involved in the accumulation of compatible solutes, high salinity exerts widespread effects on B. subtilis physiology, including changes in cell wall metabolism, induction of an iron limitation response, reduced motility and suppression of sporulation. We performed a combined whole‐transcriptome and proteome analysis of B. subtilis 168 cells continuously cultivated at low or high (1.2 M NaCl) salinity. Our study revealed significant changes in the expression of more than one‐fourth of the protein‐coding genes and of numerous non‐coding RNAs. New aspects in understanding the impact of high salinity on B. subtilis include a sustained low‐level induction of the SigB‐dependent general stress response and strong repression of biofilm formation under high‐salinity conditions. The accumulation of compatible solutes such as glycine betaine aids the cells to cope with water stress by maintaining physiologically adequate levels of turgor and also affects multiple cellular processes through interactions with cellular components. Therefore, we additionally analysed the global effects of glycine betaine on the transcriptome and proteome of B. subtilis and revealed that it influences gene expression not only under high‐salinity, but also under standard growth conditions.
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of 566 Thais with systemic sclerosis: A cohort study
Authors: Foocharoen Chingching , Peansukwech Udomlack , Mahakkanukrauh Ajanee , Suwannaroj Siraphop , Pongkulkiat Patnarin , Khamphiw Penpiriya , Nanagara Ratanavadee 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBackgroundMost Thai patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) have diffuse cutaneous SSc (dcSSc) unlike most Caucasians and some Asians. A longitudinal cohort study among Thai dcSSc is needed.ObjectivesWe aimed to determine the overall clinical characteristics, define the clinical difference between limited cutaneous SSc (lcSSc) and dcSSc, and ascertain the mortality rate and the factors associated with mortality.MethodWe conducted a cohort study including 566 Thai adult SSc patients between January 2013 and June 2019. Clinical difference between lcSSc and dcSSc was investigated using generalized estimating equations (GEE).ResultsFemales presented more than males (356 vs 210 cases). The majority of cases were dcSSc (411; 72.6%). The median duration of disease at the time of pulmonary fibrosis (PF) detection was 2.5 years, pulmonary arterial hypertension 8.1 years, and renal crisis 4.1 years. By GEE analysis, dcSSc was significantly associated with salt‐and‐pepper skin, hand deformity, and every 1‐point increase in modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS). A greater mortality risk was associated with age at onset >60 years (hazards ratio [HR] 5.5), a World Health Organization functional class (FC) III (HR 5.1), FC IV (HR 34.8), edematous skin (HR 11.4), early onset of PF (HR 1.7), each 5‐point increase in the mRSS (HR 4.5), and ≥2 internal organ involvements (HR 10.1).ConclusiondcSSc is a common SSc subset among Thais. PF was an early complication in SSc and earlier PF detection was associated with a poorer prognosis. Elderly onset, high FC, severe skin tightness, and multiple organ involvements were associated with a greater mortality risk.