bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Consumer response to state-of-origin labels: the moderating role of residency
Authors: Jung Jae Min , Jones Joseph , Haugtvedt Curtis P. , Banerjee Somnath 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
Despite the large number of studies on country of origin, little is known about the effects of state-level product origin information on consumer attitudes and purchase intentions. Likewise, little is known about when the state-of-origin (SOO) information enhances, has no effect or has a negative effect on consumer attitudes and purchase intentions. Primarily drawing on the country-of-origin literature, this study aims to examine the influence of SOO label information and the moderating role of state residency.

Design/methodology/approach
To test five hypotheses, the authors conducted a survey (Study 1) and an experiment (Study 2). The analyses included content analysis, regression and ANOVA.

Findings
The findings show that for certain products, moderate-to-strong product–state associations exist. However, when the associations are weak, consumers show bias for products made in their (vs other) states. The findings also show that when consumers evaluate their state products, normative (vs cognitive) reasons drive their attitudes, but that when they assess products from states other than their state of residency, cognitive (vs normative) reasons drive attitudes. Additionally, economic sustainability seems a powerful motivator for buying products made in their state of residency.

Practical implications
Companies should take advantage of positive biases for their products in the states in which they produce products. However, when companies market their products outside their states of production, in some cases, they should consider deemphasizing SOO information unless there is a strong product–state association present among consumers outside of the state.

Originality/value
This paper adds value by providing new insights for designing product origin labeling programs. Suggestions for future research and marketing strategies for practitioners who want to use SOO as a branding strategy are offered.
External diffusion of B2B e-procurement and firm financial performance: role of information transparency and supply chain coordination
Authors: Kumar Nripendra , Ganguly Kunal K. 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to understand the process through which external diffusion of business-to-business (B2B) e-procurement impacts firm performance. The research model has been developed to empirically examine the role of information transparency and supply chain coordination in improving the firm financial performance by external diffusion of e-procurement.Design/methodology/approachThe survey is conducted in India with a target population of purchasing professionals working on the B2B e-procurement platform. The measurement model was first tested by using confirmatory factor analysis for reliability and validity, then structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses of the research model using AMOS 22. The phantom model approach has been used for testing multiple mediators.FindingsThe result of the study highlights the importance of information transparency and supply chain coordination in enhancing the firm financial performance by external diffusion of e-procurement. The results establish the role of information transparency in enhancing firm performance by improving supply chain coordination. The results also indicate that supply chain coordination mediates the relationship between external diffusion of e-procurement and firm financial performance.Originality/valueThis is the first study that has focused on the external diffusion of e-procurement and its impact on firm performance. Also, this study attempted to understand the process through which external diffusion of e-procurement impacts the firm financial performance.
The role of social media in e-recruitment process: empirical evidence from developing countries in social network theory
Authors: Rahman Mushfiqur , Aydin Erhan , Haffar Mohamed , Nwagbara Uzoechi 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThis study aims at demonstrating how social media shape the recruitment and selection processes of individuals in developing countries. It further explores the impacts of social media on business productivity, cost efficiency, widening of search, less employee turnover and competitive advantage mediated by adopting e-recruitment processes. This research adopts social network theory to discuss the findings and highlight the new mechanisms that legitimise business manipulation in e-recruitment process by exploring the usage of social media.Design/methodology/approachSecondary data based on literature review is triangulated with 37 semi-structured qualitative interviews with managerial and non-managerial members of staff.FindingsThe findings show that e-recruitment has immense advantages to businesses. However, the authors also consider the dark side of social media and e-recruitment process by considering social network theory as a manipulation tool in organisations of developing countries.Originality/valueHaving adopted the social network theory, this research highlights the new mechanisms that legitimise business manipulation in e-recruitment process. Thus, it demonstrates technological advancements that reshape the dynamics of social networks and recruitment processes.
Compliance with IFRS 15 mandatory disclosures: an exploratory study in telecom and construction sectors
Authors: Boujelben Saoussen , Kobbi-Fakhfakh Sameh 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to explore the degree of compliance of a sample of European Union (EU) listed groups with the International Financial Reporting Standard 15 (IFRS 15) mandatory disclosures in two specific sectors, namely, telecommunication and construction.

Design/methodology/approach
To carry out this research, the authors selected 22 annual reports for the year 2018. The authors created and completed a datasheet based on a close review of the IFRS 15 disclosure requirements. A content analysis of the selected annual reports was then performed.

Findings
The results show that the sampled groups do not fully comply with the IFRS 15 mandatory disclosures and the degree of compliance differs between the two investigated sectors.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study explores, for the first-time, the degree of compliance with the IFRS 15 mandatory disclosures, by focusing on a cross-country sample of EU listed groups.
Issues and challenges in implementing sharing economy in tourism: a triangulation study
Authors: Mondal Sanjana , Samaddar Kaushik 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThe paper aims to analyse the issues and challenges in implementing and adopting the sharing economy concept in tourism. More specifically, the paper intends to identify critical factors for seeking possible pathways for achieving sustainable development of the Indian tourism industry.Design/methodology/approachThis research work has adopted the triangulation approach involving a twofold study concerning the perspectives of both service providers and customers. To cull deeper insight, an inductive content analysis was carried out to identify the critical factors influencing sharing economy in tourism and establish them as key research areas for further study.FindingsThe study identified seven critical influencing factors, namely, affordability, consciousness, cultural involvement, status quo biasness, socio-environmental responsiveness, regulatory supervision and technological drivers concerning sharing economy in tourism.Research limitations/implicationsThis study will expand the existing literature by exploring the critical factors relevant to the practice of sharing economy in the tourism industry. It will aid both marketers and policymakers to bridge the gap between what sharing economy concept demands, what consumers perceive and how service providers practise in reality. The present study limits its scope to qualitative analysis and geographical boundary within India. Further research with empirical study may be extended in future, with the research agendas presented in this paper.Originality/valueThe novelty of the study lies in the identification of both intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting the implementation of sharing economy in tourism. To delve deeper into the ground reality, this qualitative study corroborates the perspectives of both the demand and supply side, which is a unique effort by itself.
“Drawing out” understandings through arts-based inquiry in teacher education
Authors: Hannigan Shelley Margaret , Raphael Jo 
Published: July 2020

PurposeThis paper explains a collaborative self-study research project that included an evolving arts-based inquiry (ABI) approach. The combined experiences of a visual artist/art educator and a drama educator, informed the design and use of ABI strategies to investigate practices of Australian teacher educator-researchers. These strategies are shared along with results from interviews that reveal the dynamics and value of this particular model of ABI within a larger research project.Design/methodology/approachABI was included in the methodology of collaborative self-study. It involved listening to participants’ arts-based and written responses then basing the next provocations on these outcomes. This gave ownership to the group members and reinforced the community of practice foci.FindingsABI challenged academic identities and practices. It allowed for more enjoyment in the workplace, for reflection and reflective practice to develop. It provided opportunities for shifting perspectives and perceiving teaching practice differently, inspiring more creativity in teaching. It also improved relationships with co-workers and held the group together.Research limitations/implicationsThe authors share this research to recommend others a way to collaborate within group research projects.Practical implicationsThe authors found it vital to have a co-ABI facilitator from within the group to collaborate with, in order to develop the most appropriate ABI provocations within an emerging research project.Social implicationsThis model of research can generate honest and in-depth insights for participants (members of a community of practice) as to how and why they do the work (practices) they do.Originality/valueThe study’s use of ABI offers an original perspective in the use of this methodology.
Pricing and scholarship optimization at waypoint adventure
Authors: Marcus Benjamin 
Published: July 2020

Theoretical basis
This case can be used to develop students’ understanding of optimization and the development of a linear programing (LP) model and solution. The instructor’s manual provides one possible solution based on the LP tools available in excel.

Research methodology
This case is based on real events at waypoint adventure and is derived from the authors’ experience consulting with this organization as they sought to improve pricing and scholarship management.

Case overview/synopsis
A young non-profit organization serving the disabled community in Boston sought growth but lacked clarity and consistency in their program pricing and scholarship structures. The case analysis centers on revising program prices to achieve specific cost and revenue requirements and determining a scholarship policy that will maximize participation in their outdoor adventure programing for the upcoming year. This case allows the exploration of optimization with an atypical objective, as the organization seeks to maximize participant engagement rather than profit.

Complexity academic level
The target audience includes upper-level undergraduate and MBA or early graduate-level students studying the optimization techniques of operations management, revenue and pricing management or marketing. The case would also be useful for discussing the challenges faced by non-profits and the non-traditional objectives that can arise for these organizations.
Government at risk: between distributed risks and threats and effective policy-responses
Authors: Visvizi Anna , Lytras Miltiadis D. 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to contextualise and examine critically the collection of the papers dealing with the broad and multi-faceted question of risk, threats and challenges governments are exposed to in the 21st century. To this end, the concept of ‘distributed risks and threats’ is introduced to account of challenges spread across the context, in which governments are embedded.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper offers a critical insight into the content of the issue.

Findings
The key argument that this paper advances is that while the nature of risks, threats and challenges that governments are exposed to today is qualitatively new and their scope unprecedented, a lot of governments’ capacity remains idle, i.e. ready to be deployed to address these risks, threats and challenges.

Research limitations/implications
As a review paper, the points conveyed in this paper sketch and highlight, rather than explore in-depth, the possible and new research avenues that the collection of papers prompts.

Practical implications
This paper highlights that the – developed over the centuries – capacity of the government to act and address risks and threats is incommensurate with the agility of challenges borne in the 21st century.

Originality/value
This paper introduces the concept of ‘distributed risks and threats’ to account of the qualitatively new and hybrid challenges spread across the context, in which governments are embedded. This conceptualization of risks and threats, or challenges, offers a handy way to contextualize the variety of ways in which the government is challenged today.
Corporate social responsibility and consumerism: case examples from Hyatt, Scandic and Walt Disney
Authors: Luiten Sylvie-Cecile 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
The concepts of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their link to the United Nations sustainable development goals (UN SDGs) are increasingly important, however prior research on this topic is limited, especially in the hospitality industry. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to greater knowledge on the subject and determine how other hospitality organizations should move forward the two topics were researched using a framework relating to the triple-bottom-line concept with reference to case studies of three hospitality corporations – Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Scandic Hotels AB and the Walt Disney Company.

Design/methodology/approach
Most large hotel corporations now report their CSR activities on their corporate websites, which is the most accessible format to find information on activities, and so secondary research was conducted to draw on this. Additional secondary research was undertaken from October 2019 – May 2020 using a number of journal databases including Sage Journals, Emerald Journals, the E-library of the UNWTO and Taylor and Francis Academic Journals. Third-party sites were also leveraged including CSR-Hub, The United Nations and Forbes.

Findings
While all three corporations mention their efforts in relation to the sustainable development goals, commitment on what activities contribute to which goals was difficult to discern. Furthermore, while there are some activities that all three contribute to, there are many best practices that could be shared across the industry.

Originality/value
Though the research was limited to secondary sources, the topic is largely unresearched and has the potential to suggest best-practices available more widely across the industry.
Emulsified nano Al2O3 – Jatropha methyl ester blends: application in variable compression ratio engine
Authors: Seela Chiranjeeva Rao , B. Ravi Sankar 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to assess the influence of blends of Jatropha methyl ester (JME) and its nano Al2O3 emulsion on variable compression ratio diesel engine. The oxygen in alumina contributed for the smooth burning and resulted in improved performance and emissions.

Design/Methodology/Approach
The biodiesel (methyl ester) is prepared from the raw Jatropha oil. The B10, B20 and B30 blends of and their nanoemulsions are prepared with the 25, 50, 75 and 100 ppm of nano Al2O3. The prepared JME blends and its nanoemulsions are tested in a variable compression ratio (VCR) diesel engine to evaluate the engine performance and emission characteristics.

Findings
The nanoemulsion B20 + 50 ppm has given maximum brake thermal efficiency (BTE), and with the increased proportion of nanoparticle, the BTE was reduced. Also, the specific fuel consumption is lowest (0.2826 kg/kWh) for B20 + 50 ppm at the compression ratio 16.5 and full load which is 4.10% lower than the diesel and 5.8% lower than the B20 blend. As the load increases, NOx emission increases owing to higher peak temperatures in the combustion chamber. The JME-nano Al2O3 emulsion reduces the HC and CO emission compared with all other fuels.

Originality/Value
Novel nano emulsions are prepared, characterized and tested on VCR engine.
COVID 19: challenges for virologists in the food industry
Authors: Zuber Sophie , Brüssow Harald 
Published: July 2020

SummaryThe COVID‐19 pandemic is not only a challenge for public health and hospitals, but affects many aspects of our societies. This Lilliput minireview deals with problems that the pandemic causes for the food industry, addressing the presence and persistence of SARS‐CoV‐2 in the food environment, methods of virus inactivation and the protection of the food worker and the consumer. So far food has not been implicated in the transmission of the infection, but social disruptions caused by the pandemic could cause problems with food security.
Functional diversity of cancer‐associated fibroblasts in modulating drug resistance
Authors: Bu Luke , Baba Hideo , Yasuda Tadahito , Uchihara Tomoyuki , Ishimoto Takatsugu 
Published: July 2020

AbstractThe effectiveness of current chemotherapies for cancer is gradually progressing; however achieving a complete cure through chemotherapy is still difficult and has been the main goal in treatment of advanced cancer. Drug resistance is an issue in cancer therapy, therefore increasing numbers of investigations into drug resistance have focused on the characteristics of the cancer cells themselves. The interaction between the tumor microenvironment (TME) and cancer cells is also intimately involved in the development of drug resistance. Cancer‐associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are a predominant component of the TME and affect tumor progression by secreting soluble factors. This review summarizes the most up‐to‐date knowledge of CAFs and drug resistance in cancer, with a focus on factors secreted from CAFs including proteins, cytokines, extracellular vesicles, and metabolites. A perspective on the potential role of anti‐CAF therapies in overcoming CAF‐induced drug resistance is also discussed.
Identifying and prioritizing human behaviors that benefit biodiversity
Authors: Selinske Matthew J. , Garrard Georgia E. , Gregg Emily A. , Kusmanoff Alexander M. , Kidd Lindall R. , Cullen Meghan T. , Cooper Michelle , Geary William L. , Hatty Melissa A. , Hames Fern , Kneebone Sarah , McLeod Emily M. , Ritchie Euan G. , Squires Zoe E. , Thomas Janelle , Willcock Madelaine A. W. , Blair Sera , Bekessy Sarah A. 
Published: July 2020

AbstractThe conservation profession is increasingly seeking effective ways to reduce societal impact on biodiversity, including through targeted behavior change interventions. Multiple conservation behavior change programs exist, but there is also great uncertainty regarding which behaviors are most strategic to target. Behavioral prioritization is a tool that has been used effectively to support behavior change decision‐making in other environmental disciplines and more recently for a small sub‐set of biodiversity behavior change challenges. Here, we use behavioral prioritization to identify individual behaviors that could be modified to achieve biodiversity benefits in the state of Victoria, Australia. We use an adapted nominal group technique method to identify potential biodiversity behaviors and, for each behavior, estimate the corresponding plasticity (or capacity for change) and positive impact on biodiversity outcomes. We elicited 27 behaviors that individuals could undertake to benefit or reduce their negative impact on biodiversity. This list was then used to prioritize 10 behaviors as determined by their likely effect(s) on biodiversity, plasticity, and current prevalence in Victoria. We take a first step in outlining a list of behaviors that can direct Victorian decision‐makers toward increasing positive and reducing negative impacts of society on biodiversity, guide motivated individuals to reduce their own biodiversity footprint, and more broadly, develop a behavior change research agenda for behaviors most likely to benefit biodiversity.
Population Pharmacokinetics of Candesartan in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
Authors: Kassem Imad , Sanche Steven , Li Jun , Bonnefois Guillaume , Dubé Marie‐Pierre , Rouleau Jean‐Lucien , Tardif Jean‐Claude , White Michel , Turgeon Jacques , Nekka Fahima , de Denus Simon 
Published: July 2020

Heart failure (HF) causes pathological changes in multiple organs, thus affecting the pharmacokinetics (PK) of drugs. The aim of this study was to investigate the PK of candesartan in patients with HF while examining significant covariates and their related impact on estimated clearance using a population PK (Pop‐PK) modeling approach. Data from a prospective, multicenter study were used. Modeling and simulations were conducted using Nonlinear Mixed‐Effects Modeling (NONMEM) and R software. A total of 281 white patients were included to develop the Pop‐PK model. The final model developed for apparent oral clearance (CL/F) included weight, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and diabetes, which partly explained its interindividual variability. The mean CL/F value estimated was 7.6 L/h (1.7–22.6 L/h). Simulations revealed that an important decrease in CL/F (> 25%) is obtained with the combination of the factors retained in the final model. Considering these factors, a more individualized approach of candesartan dosing should be investigated in patients with HF.