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Surface modification of PDMS-based microfluidic devices with collagen using polydopamine as a spacer to enhance primary human bronchial epithelial cell adhesion
Authors: Dabaghi Mohammadhossein , Shahriari Shadi , Saraei Neda , Da Kevin , Chandiramohan Abiram , Selvaganapathy Ponnambalam Ravi , Hirota Jeremy A. 
Published: November 2020

AbstractPolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is a silicone-based synthetic material that is used in various biomedical applications due to its properties, including transparency, flexibility, permeability to gases, and ease of use. Though PDMS facilitates and realizes the fabrication of complicated geometries at the micro and nano scales, it does not optimally interact with cells for adherence and proliferation. Different strategies have been proposed to render PDMS to enhance cell attachment. The majority of these surface modification techniques have been offered for a static cell culture system. However, dynamic cell culture systems such as organ-on-a-chip devices are demanding platforms that recapitulate the complexity of a living tissue microenvironment. For organ-on-a-chip platforms, PDMS surfaces are usually coated by ECM proteins, which occur as a result of physical, weak bonding between PDMS and ECM proteins, and this binding can be degraded when it is exposed to shear stresses. This work reports static and dynamic coating methods to covalently bind collagen within a PDMS-based microfluidic device using polydopamine (PDA). These coating methods were evaluated using water contact angle measurement and atomic force microscopy (AFM) to find the optimum coating conditions. The biocompatibility of collagen-coated PDMS devices was assessed by culturing primary human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs) in microfluidic devices. It was shown that both PDA coating methods could be used to bind collagen, thereby improving cell adhesion (around three times higher) without showing any discernible difference. These results suggested that such a surface modification can be used to coat an extracellular matrix protein onto PDMS-based microfluidic devices.
Retrieving high-resolution chromatin interactions and decoding enhancer regulatory potentialin silico
Authors: Gusmao Eduardo Gade , Mizi Athanasia , Brant Lilija , Papantonis Argyris 
Published: November 2020

AbstractThe advent of the chromosome conformation capture (3C) and related technologies has profoundly renewed our understaning of three-dimensional chromatin organization in mammalian nuclei. Alongside these experimental approaches, numerous computational tools for handling, normalizing, visualizing, and ultimately detecting interactions in 3C-type datasets are being developed. Here, we presentBloom, a comprehensive method for the analysis of 3C-type data matrices on the basis of Dirichlet process mixture models that addresses two important open issues. First, it retrieves occult interaction patterns from sparse data, like those derived from single-cell Hi-C experiments; thus,bloomedsparse data can now be used to study interaction landscapes at sub-kbp resolution. Second, it detects enhancer-promoter interactions with high sensitivity and inherently assigns an interaction frequency score (IFS) to each contact. Using enhancer perturbation data of different throughput, we show that IFS accurately quantifies the regulatory influence of each enhancer on its target promoter. As a result,Bloomallows decoding of complex regulatory landscapes by generating functionally-relevant enhancer atlases solely on the basis of 3C-type of data.
Effects of determinants of dried fruit purchase intention and the related consumer segmentation on e-commerce in China
Authors: Sun Yuting , Liang Chaoyun 
Published: November 2020

PurposeIn this study, a comprehensive theoretical framework was developed to investigate the influence of the determinants of online dried fruit purchase intention in China.Design/methodology/approachThe dried fruit eating experiences of 1,160 participants from China were collected using an online survey.FindingsSignificant differences were noted in the sociodemographic distributions among three age-based consumer segments. Furthermore, the cost of the marketing strategy had the strongest effect on online dried fruit purchase intention. Finally, different patterns of online dried fruit purchase intention were observed among the three consumer segments: consumers aged below 24 years regarded dried fruits as a new and healthy snack choice and favoured companies with high-quality communication with consumers; consumers aged 25–29 years viewed dried fruits as a healthy eating habit, reflecting their strong self-control over their lifestyle; and consumers aged over 30 years valued the convenience marketing strategies applied by dried fruit manufacturers.Originality/valueOverall, the results indicate that dried fruits are considered a niche market of snacks that provides added value for core products in the Chinese e-commerce (EC) market; therefore, developing cost-effective strategies to raise consumer awareness of dried fruits is crucial. Furthermore, marketing strategies should target different consumer segments.
Corporate governance and banking performance: the mediating role of intellectual capital among OIC countries
Authors: Aslam Ejaz , Haron Razali 
Published: November 2020

PurposeThe existing literature asserted that the Islamic banking industry progress significantly, but it has increasingly found asset deficient which assaulted the performance of Islamic banks (IBs). The aim of this study to examine the mediating role of intellectual capital (IC) on the relationship between corporate governance (CG) mechanisms and IBs performance is examined (ATO, NPM).Design/methodology/approachA panel sample of 129 IBs is drawn from the 29 organisation of Islamic cooperation (OIC) countries from 2008 to 2017. Two-step system generalized method of moments (2SYS-GMM) was used to account for the unobserved endogeneity and heteroscedasticity problem.FindingsThe empirical findings demonstrate that there is a significant impact of the CG mechanism on IC. Moreover, the empirical findings indicate that CG has a direct influence on banking performance but it affects indirectly through IC. IC also appears to have a mediation role in the relationship between the CG mechanism and the performance of IBs.Research limitations/implicationsAs the empirical research on IC from CG point of view in Islamic banking is generally new in the banking literature, the output of this research will contribute to the building up of empirical framework and practices regarding IC in the Islamic banking industry by using the resource-based theory as a leading theory and agency theory as a sub theory. It is anticipated that this study provided a superior comprehensive discussion of the IC in IBs across OIC countries which discovers the CG mechanism to influence the IC to improve banking performance.Practical implicationsThis study offers useful insights to the regulators and practitioners to draw the rules and regulations in improving the CG mechanism and the effectiveness of internal controls by acknowledging the importance of IC in Islamic banking institutions. Particularly, the findings of this study may be of benefit to bankers to efficiently use the IC as a premise to design new and creative strategies to achieve a competitive advantage in the banking industry.Originality/valueThe study is unique in its nature because it presents a successful model for IBs to concentrate more on the role of IC in enhancing banking performance, which might be used by the banks to rearrange the roles within CG, to place their priorities regarding the internal governance system and financial plans for competency enhancement.
International entrepreneurial orientation amidst post-colonial upheaval: entrepreneurs during the Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution
Authors: Alvi Farzad Haider 
Published: November 2020

PurposeThis paper examines the internationalization response of entrepreneurs in Hong Kong to the institutional upheaval of the Umbrella Revolution (UR), analyzed through the lens of post-colonial theory.Design/methodology/approachInductive methods are applied to interview data on dimensions of ethnic background (local Chinese, regional Chinese and British expatriates) and geographical scope of business (Hong Kong only or global). The analysis consists of first-order concepts, second-order themes and aggregate dimensions which link the results to post-colonial theory and international entrepreneurial orientation (IEO).FindingsAmongst informants with a high international entrepreneurial orientation (IEO), strategy response to upheaval is highly influenced by ethnic background and geographical flexibility in a post-colonial context. Applying Bhabhaian post-colonial theory, the Hong Kong UR is found to be a liminal space, where internationalization strategy in response to upheaval belies subconscious, ethics-laden constructions of post-colonial identity, manifesting in counterintuitive ways.Originality/valueThis paper addresses the paucity of studies on liminality and entrepreneurship and on how IEO responds to acute uncertainty in the business environment. Further, IEO is found to be an individual rather than a firm-level construct. Finally, a post-colonial theory is considered in a larger context of liminality and how the transitional self of entrepreneurs comes to terms with institutional upheaval.
Valuing ecosystem services of Sundarbans mangrove forest for improved conservation: approach of randomized conjoint experiment
Authors: Iqbal Md. Hafiz 
Published: November 2020

PurposeThis study provides empirical evidence of the economic valuation of ecosystem services. It examines the willingness-to-pay (WTP) and compensating surplus (CS) in response to policy change based on focus group discussion (FGD) and survey.Design/methodology/approachA randomized conjoint analysis based experiment was conducted in seven villages of Sundarbans in Bangladesh to elicit stated preference data and measure WTP and CS. Each respondent faced three options in every choice card-two hypothetical alternatives and one status quo scheme. Four alternatives – payment for ecosystem services, storm protection, erosion control and habitat for fish breeding – are randomly and simultaneously assigned to the two alternatives.FindingsThe findings suggest that age, income, education, family size and occupational status are the influential factor to choice the relevant attributes of ecosystem services and their levels. Villagers would like to pay annually Tk. 703, Tk. 281, and Tk. 59 for lower, moderate, and higher ecosystem services. With these WTP, they get surplus Tk. 760, Tk. 138, and Tk. 346 respectively.Research limitations/implicationsThe lower WTP does not necessarily imply low demand for ecosystem service, as the findings from WTP illustrate potential demand for ecosystem services of Sundarbans.Practical implicationsThe study provides an important insight into the ecosystem services and values of Sundarbans mangrove forests for welfare and can inform policy for sustainable use of resources of this forest.Originality/valueThere is a crucial gap in understanding what could villagers be ready for WTP for better ecosystem services of Sundarbans mangrove forest, how do payment based ecosystem services, as a proxy for the conservation of Sundarbans mangrove, and to what extent the policy can be strengthened.
Origins and consequences of intrapreneurship with behaviour-based approach among employees in the hospitality industry
Authors: Do Tinh Tran Phu , Luu Dung Tien 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
This paper aims to assess an integrative model of origins and sequences of employee intrapreneurial behaviour in hospitality companies.

Design/methodology/approach
The research sample comprises 321 frontline employees in four-star to five-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam, using a structural equation model (SEM).

Findings
The paper shows that employee behavioural factors (subjective norms, attitude towards intrapreneurship and perceived behavioural control) and perception of firm entrepreneurial orientation dimensions (innovativeness, proactiveness and risk-taking) have a significant impact on the two intrapreneurship activities of employee strategic renewal behaviour and venture behaviour, which in turn, beneficial impact firm performance. The influence of demographic variables is also assessed in the research model, and education level, income level and management level are found to be prestigious.

Practical implications
Hospitality firms need to establish the architecture and system related to entrepreneurship orientation and organisational climate. Additionally, there is a need for providing resources and knowledge, thereof, could provide support employees in appreciation of corporate entrepreneurship and authorisation to conduct intrapreneurial behaviour.

Originality/value
The findings grant influencing mechanisms of employee individuality and dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation on firm performance through employee strategic renewal behaviour and venture behaviour within the hospitality firms.
Young adults’ socialization in housing and real estate purchase decisions in India
Authors: John Sijo Saju , Balapure Chaitali , Godwin Benny J. 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to understand the influence of young adults’ socialization and product involvement on family housing and real estate purchase decision-making process. While previous studies have used these constructs in the fast-moving commercial goods category, this paper is considering the real estate family purchase decision as the core point of research and analysis.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from 429 young working adults across various sectors in India. The proposed conceptual framework is tested using structural equation modeling.

Findings
The findings suggest that the teenagers with high social life have a better say in the decision-making process. It was also found that the young adults’ product involvement (measured in terms of gratification and symbol) construct shows how involved they are with the final decision-making in a family. The results suggested that the more young adult socializes, the more voice he has in the family housing and real estate decision-making process.

Originality/value
This paper is the first to analyze the role of teenage socialization and product involvement on family housing and real estate purchase decision-making process. This paper will be practicable to all the stakeholders of the housing industry as a whole.
Connecting the vital link nodes to superior value creation in private health-care marketing in Ghana: a relationship marketing paradigm
Authors: Anabila Peter 
Published: November 2020

PurposeThis study aims to explore the utility of relationship marketing (RM) practices in achieving customer loyalty (CL) via customer satisfaction (CS) as the mediator.Design/methodology/approachA convenience sampling of 592 customers of private hospitals was used to generate data. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to analyse data to generate findings.FindingsThe study establishes a direct positive association between RM practices and CL. The study also found that CS mediates the relationship between RM practices and CL.Practical implicationsThe study reinforces the role of RM as a significant driver of marketing performance in private hospitals.Originality/valueThe results are intended to guide policymakers of private hospitals to manage relationships to gain competitive advantage.
Households’ acceptance of affordable Islamic public-private housing co-operative model (IPHCM) in Malaysia
Authors: Abdul Razak Dzuljastri , Bilal Muhammad , Amin Hanudin 
Published: November 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the determinants influencing low- and middle-income households in accepting the Islamic public-private housing co-operative model (IPHCM) as an alternative to contemporary affordable public housing models in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachUsing self-administrated questionnaires, data are collected from low- and middle-income households dwelling in Programme Perumahan Rakyat projects in Kuala Lumpur and the state of Selangor. The study used the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and used the partial least squares technique to examine the proposed hypothesised relationships.FindingsThe findings of this study suggest that subjective norm and perceived consumer religiosity is the most influential determinants affecting the behavioural intention of low- and middle-income households in accepting the IPHCM model. Attitude had a significantly positive relationship with households’ behavioural intentions towards accepting the IPHCM model.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study can serve as a guideline for policymakers to understand the behavioural intention of low- and middle-income households in accepting newly developed models in affordable public housing space.Originality/valueBehavioural aspects regarding the acceptance of affordable public housing models in Malaysia have yet to be profoundly explored in the literature. This study has extended the TPB by incorporating perceived consumer religiosity, in the affordable public housing domain, to analyse its effects on households’ acceptance of the IPHCM model.
From physical to virtual store: factors that spur Bangladeshi manufacturers/retailers to introduce multi-channel retailing
Authors: Karim Md Thohidul , Qi Xu 
Published: November 2020

PurposeMulti-channel business operations are standard practice in most business contexts today. The popularity of multi-channel adoption among developing countries is growing fast. In Bangladesh, the retailers who adopted multi-channel retailing have been getting a very good response from the consumers. This study aims to understand the factors that influence manufacturers’ decisions to adopt multiple channels in Bangladesh. The authors applied an extended technology acceptance model with three variables: business innovation, business competition and consumer satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachPartial least squares-structural equation modeling was applied to test the data collected from 157 companies and relevant hypotheses.FindingsThe study findings show that Bangladeshi manufacturers are positive about, and expect benefits from, applying the new channel. The study also revealed that customer satisfaction considerably affects multi-channel adoption in Bangladesh. Similarly, business innovation and business competition play a significant role in introducing multiple business channels.Research limitations/implicationsThis research was conducted in Bangladesh, and data are collected from Dhaka and Chittagong that may limit the generalizability of findings.Practical implicationsThe research goal was to understand a manufacturer’s perception to adopt multi-channel in business. The proposed research model was able to address the major factors that drive a manufacturer to introduce multiple business channels, especially in Bangladesh.Originality/valueMany research and case studies have been done the past couple of decades, but most of them are consumer oriented. Little research has been done to investigate a manufacturer’s point of view adapting innovation in business. Though some research articles are available online, most of them from developed countries. So, the study’s goal was to study developing countries scenario; thus, the authors choose Bangladesh.
Using regulatory fit in cost reduction announcements
Authors: Diefenbach Ulf , Schnellbächer Benedikt , Heidenreich Sven 
Published: November 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine whether and how the usage of regulatory fit in cost reduction announcements affects employees’ willingness to engage in the cost reduction program (CRP).Design/methodology/approachBased on the regulatory fit theory, a scenario-based experiment was conducted (n= 517) to investigate the effect of promotion- or prevention-oriented framing of the CRP on the acceptance and the motivation to actively contribute to the CRP using multiple ANOVAs.FindingsThe study results point out that the framing of the cost announcement messages should use feelings or emotions and ensure gains for promotion-focused employees to decrease the negative effects of regulatory nonfit. However, in the case of prevention-focused employees, facts and reasons should be used in combination with an assertion of nonlosses in the announcement message to prevent regulatory nonfit.Research limitations/implicationsThis research deepens the understanding on the decision-influencing role of managerial cost announcements on employee motivation and the impact of different regulatory orientations. By this, the authors enhance the current understanding of how employees can effectively be integrated into CRPs and expand previous research on how regulatory fit theory can be used by organizations dealing with negative events.Practical implicationsThe study findings offer several opportunities and implications for managers engaged in corporate communication. More specifically, the study findings provide helpful guidelines for organizations to align their cost reduction announcement with the regulatory focus of their employees to reach regulatory fit and thus enhance employee willingness to participate in the CRP.Originality/valueDespite the increasing attention of regulatory focus and regulatory fit theory and to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first attempt to search for combined effects of emotions and facts versus potential gains and ensuring nonlosses, which both were shown to influence outcomes predicted by regulatory fit.
The chopsticks debacle: how brand hate flattened Dolce & Gabbana in China
Authors: Atwal Glyn , Bryson Douglas , Kaiser Maya 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the development of brand hate based on the case of Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana in China.

Design/methodology/approach
The strategy adopted in this study is a single in-depth case study. Qualitative methods are applied in both the data collection and analysis.

Findings
The findings identified six distinct stages through which brand hate can develop: awareness, anger, amplification, antagonism, action and apathy.

Research limitations/implications
The case is specific to a luxury brand and the Chinese cultural context.

Practical implications
Practitioners need to consider how business strategies can be adapted to manage the six stages of the manifestation of brand hate. A “proactive” approach is needed to avoid arousing brand hate, while a “reactive” approach is needed to manage its potential ramifications.

Originality/value
There has been a paucity of anti-consumption research within the business strategy literature. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the focus on China makes this the first study to investigate brand hate within a Chinese cultural context.
Regional economic performance and the differential prevalence of corporate and family business
Authors: Bika Zografia , Rosa Peter 
Published: November 2020

Purpose
Previous studies have largely examined interregional variations of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) rather than family firm concentrations. This paper aims to address this gap through an analysis of firm type indicators across Europe from the Eurostat database, using social, economic and demographic statistics at the NUTS 2 regional level to ascertain the nature, prevalence and regional contexts of family firm concentrations.

Design/methodology/approach
Hierarchical clustering is performed to map the regional distribution of the European family business.

Findings
Results show that the co-existence of family SMEs with large firms is negatively related to regional economic performance, and this variation has implications for the understanding of the survival and strategic behaviour of family firms.

Originality/value
The study promotes a new family business “in context” than “by context” point of view and paves the way for further empirical work with interregional family business data at various spatial levels.