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Impact of light rail line on residential property values – a case of Sydney, Australia
Authors: Abidoye Rotimi Boluwatife , Fam Felice , Oshodi Olalekan Shamsideen , Oyetunji Abiodun Kolawole 
Published: July 2021

Purpose
The construction of new transportation infrastructure tends to affect the adjoining properties, economy and environment. In particular, studies have investigated the change in the value of properties due to increased access to transportation facilities. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of the recently completed light rail on residential property values in Sydney, Australia.

Design/methodology/approach
Sales data of residential properties was extracted from the CoreLogic’s RP database. The hedonic pricing model was used to assess the effect of proximity to the light rail stops. Two models were developed for the announcement and construction phases of the light rail project.

Findings
It was found that during the announcement phase, properties located within the 400 m radius from the station were 3.3% more expensive than those within the 400–800 radius. At the construction stage, the properties within the 0–400 m radius from the stops sold at 3.1% more than those within the 400–800 m radius. This study concludes that a positive relationship exists between the values of residential property and proximity to light rail stations.

Practical implications
These findings would be useful for policymakers to develop land value capture programs for infrastructure funding and to real estate professionals and investors for investment in future transit-oriented development.

Originality/value
Previous studies that aimed at examining the impact of light rails on residential properties values around universities are limited. Hence, this study provides a broad perspective on the impact of light rail on residential properties values.
Dynamics of affordability and immigration in the Canadian housing market
Authors: Singh Vikkram 
Published: July 2021

PurposeThis study aims to make two major contributions. First, given the literature gap in housing unaffordability for different immigrant groups in Canada, it makes an essential contribution to the literature. To the best of the knowledge, this study is the first study of its kind to examine housing unaffordability by examining different immigrant groups. Second, differences in unaffordability can help understand the decline in welfare, as it can have financial implications and a negative impact on health outcomes. Third, this study’s findings are valuable for policy formulation to improve immigrant integration and ease the housing unaffordability crisis.Design/methodology/approachThis study examines the determinants of housing affordability to investigate differences among various immigrant groups in Canada. A bivariate logit model using public microdata from the Canadian census estimates the determinants of moderate and severe unaffordability. Additionally, the separation of tenants and owners provides insights into the dynamics of unaffordability. The results show significant differences between immigrant groups with higher levels of unaffordability among Asian immigrants. The insights can help devise and implement housing assistance programs to address the challenges arising from the post-COVID-19 pandemic phase.FindingsThe results indicate that unaffordability declines with increasing age, education and full-time employment. Gender dynamics are evident, with women faring worse than men regarding the likelihood of extreme housing unaffordability. Households face a greater likelihood of unaffordability in more populous provinces and larger census metropolitan areas that struggle with the high cost of living, racial disparities and low income. Immigrants, especially from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, continue to struggle with chronic and severe unaffordability issues. The impact is much more severe for those renting, exemplifying the strain it is taking on the financial health of recent immigrants.Originality/valueGiven the literature gap in housing unaffordability for different immigrant groups in Canada, it makes an essential contribution to the literature. To the best of the knowledge, this study is the first study of its kind to examine housing unaffordability by examining different immigrant groups.
Adoption of online streaming services: moderating role of personality traits
Authors: Bhatt Kedar 
Published: July 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study the adoption of online streaming services from the technology acceptance perspective. A conceptual model incorporating personality traits with the technology acceptance model (TAM) is proposed and tested to predict user's intention to use online streaming services. Apart from the direct effects of personality traits on TAM variables, the study also examines the moderating effect of personality traits on TAM relationships.Design/methodology/approachTo test the proposed model, a structured questionnaire was developed by adapting existing scales for the constructs to suit the online streaming services context. The data for the study were collected from online streaming services users in India. The model was tested using structural equation modeling using AMOS 18. Moderation analysis was performed using the PROCESS MACRO.FindingsThe findings suggest that perceived ease of use, subjective norms and technology anxiety affect intention to use online streaming services. Self-efficacy was found to affect perceived ease of use positively, and technology anxiety was found to have a negative effect on perceived usefulness. The results also evidenced the moderating role of self-efficacy and technology anxiety.Originality/valueThe paper explores the adoption of online streaming services from the technology acceptance perspective. Further, very few studies have examined the moderating role of personality traits in technology adoption. This paper attempts to fill this gap. It expands the understanding of technology adoption literature by assessing the direct as well as moderating effect of personality traits.
Impact of organizational culture on strategic planning
Authors: Panda Debadutta Kumar 
Published: July 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of organizational culture on strategic planning and the role of leadership effectiveness in the association between organizational culture and strategic planning in Indian nonprofit organizations (NPOs).Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 441 respondents using a structured questionnaire. Common method bias was addressed through the use of multiple surveys. Structural equation modeling was used to process the data.FindingsAdvice-seeking interactions, collaborative culture and an error management culture positively impacted the creation and conceptualization of strategic plans in Indian NPOs. An error aversion culture did not significantly impact the creation and conceptualization of strategic plans. Leadership effectiveness moderated the relationship between “advice-seeking interactions” and the “creation and conceptualization” of the strategic plan, a “collaborative culture” and the “creation and conceptualization” of the strategic plan and an “error management culture” and the “creation and conceptualization” of the strategic plan.Originality/valueStrategic management literature on the determinants of the creation and conceptualization of strategic plans is scant. Further, it does not include the influence of cultural constructs such as advice-seeking interaction (ASI), collaborative culture (CC), error management culture (EMC), error aversion culture (EAC) on the creation and conceptualization of strategic plans. This study extends the debate on the culture–strategy nexus to help practitioners understand the importance of organizational culture (advice-seeking interaction, collaborative culture, error management culture, error aversion culture) in creating strategic plans.
Coping with the COVID-19 crisis: an analysis of Twitter communication of companies
Authors: Chong Sabrina , Momin Mahmood 
Published: July 2021

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate how New Zealand listed companies communicate COVID-19 related concerns on Twitter during the pandemic through various coping expressions and strategies.

Design/methodology/approach
A thematic content analysis was conducted to analyse COVID tweets based on Gaspar et al.’s (2016) coping strategy framework.

Findings
Six major COVID-19-related concerns communicated by New Zealand companies were found, with product/service being the most tweeted concern. Various coping expressions and strategies were demonstrated by the companies to address these concerns. Information sharing strategy was found to be the most common coping strategy implied in all six of these concerns.

Research limitations/implications
The paper contributes to the scant literature in crisis communication by providing empirical evidence on how COVID-19-related concerns, coping expressions and strategies were communicated by New Zealand companies.

Originality/value
While extant coping research generally examined coping expressions and strategies in Western countries and at an individual level, this paper examines coping communication at organisational level in an Asia-Pacific country. As per the researchers’ knowledge, this is a novel attempt that provides empirical evidence on corporate coping communication in an Asia-Pacific country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Explaining job satisfaction and voluntary assistance among Nigerian police officers
Authors: Otu Smart Egwu , Sun Ivan , Akor Charles Ikechukwu , Nnam Macpherson Uchenna , Wu Yuning , Aro Gilbert 
Published: July 2021

PurposeThis study aims to assess the direct relationships between internal support and job satisfaction and voluntary assistance and their indirect connections through work–family conflict among Nigerian police officers.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data were collected from police officers in a midsized state police command in Ebonyi state in Nigeria. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to assess the connections between supervisor support, peer support, work–family conflict, job satisfaction and voluntary assistance.FindingsPolice officers with stronger supervisor and co-worker support are more inclined to express higher job satisfaction, whereas such support is not linked to officers' willingness to help fellow officers. Work–family conflict mediates the relationship between co-worker support and voluntary assistance. Stronger peer support is accompanied by higher work–family conflict, which then is linked to greater helping behavior.Originality/valueDespite many studies on police job satisfaction, research on correlates of job satisfaction in an African context remains severely under-investigated. This study represents one of the first attempts to assess police proactive helping behavior and job satisfaction in Nigeria.
I'm difficult, but not impossible: how millennials view international assignments and the implications for human resource management (HRM)
Authors: Kollinger Iris , Koris Riina 
Published: July 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to identify what (de)motivates millennial students from undertaking mobility upon graduation and whether this depends on gender, region of origin, prior work experience, level of studies, or international mindset and how. The paper provides insights on the preferred length of mobility and the most (un)attractive regions.Design/methodology/approachThe sample consists of 1,001 millennial students from 77 countries. Data from a quantitative self-reported survey were analysed employing exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory data analyses.FindingsFactors that motivate mobility are personal development, learning about foreign cultures and the opportunity to travel and those that demotivate are a preference for short-term assignments, unwillingness of family to move and disruption of home country life. Factors differ by region, gender, level of current studies and the student's international mindset.Research limitations/implicationsThe cohort included only students pursuing a business or technical education. A willingness to accept an international assignment may not necessarily translate into accepting an international assignment due to the effect of the attitude–behaviour gap. The authors do not aim to generalise on the basis of the results since the sample was fairly disproportionate in terms of world regions. We do, however, invite further studies to treat ours as potential input for new and emerging studies of either a quantitative or qualitative nature.Practical implicationsDue to a strong attachment to home, short-term assignments are preferred. Salary and financial benefits remain hygienic factors and motivating factors remain on the “soft” side. Motivating millennials to engage in mobility requires an individualised approach, dependent on region of origin, gender, the level of education, work experience and international mindset.Originality/valueThis study indicates that the factors that (de)motivate millennial students to engage in international assignments differ on the basis of various socio-demographic variables.
Big data as a value generator in decision support systems: a literature review
Authors: Grander Gustavo , da Silva Luciano Ferreira , Santibañez Gonzalez Ernesto Del Rosário 
Published: July 2021

PurposeThis paper aims to analyze how decision support systems manage Big data to obtain value.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review was performed with screening and analysis of 72 articles published between 2012 and 2019.FindingsThe findings reveal that techniques of big data analytics, machine learning algorithms and technologies predominantly related to computer science and cloud computing are used on decision support systems. Another finding was that the main areas that these techniques and technologies are been applied are logistic, traffic, health, business and market. This article also allows authors to understand the relationship in which descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analyses are used according to an inverse relationship of complexity in data analysis and the need for human decision-making.Originality/valueAs it is an emerging theme, this study seeks to present an overview of the techniques and technologies that are being discussed in the literature to solve problems in their respective areas, as a form of theoretical contribution. The authors also understand that there is a practical contribution to the maturity of the discussion and with reflections even presented as suggestions for future research, such as the ethical discussion. This study’s descriptive classification can also serve as a guide for new researchers who seek to understand the research involving decision support systems and big data to gain value in our society.
TOWARDS GREEN POPULISM? Right‐wing Populism and Metropolization in Switzerland
Authors: Audikana Ander , Kaufmann Vincent 
Published: July 2021

AbstractSwitzerland is an interesting laboratory for studying right‐wing populism. Populist movements, notably the Swiss People's Party (SVP), have undergone momentous development over the last few decades based on anti‐immigration and anti‐European discourses. This transformation has been commonly associated with an ethno‐nationalistic reaction against the globalization process and the defense of Swiss economic, political and cultural specificities. Based on an analysis of popular immigration initiatives in 2014, this essay identifies the rapid and intense metropolization of Switzerland as a correlative factor explaining the success of populist narratives in that country. The analysis shows that the strong and omnipresent metropolization process within a limited territory has created a fertile breeding ground for right‐wing populism in terms of urban development, housing scarcity, traffic, infrastructure development, energy consumption, pollution and transformation of the landscape. Thus the conventional nationalistic and identitarian narratives characterizing right‐wing movements can progressively combine with concerns and arguments associated with environmental discourse. This process of updating right‐wing populist narratives on the basis of environmental concerns can evolve under different modalities and in different contexts, leading to the emergence of a ‘green populism’.
Long‐term outcomes of primary cystocele repair by transvaginal mesh surgery versus laparoscopic mesh sacropexy: extended follow up of the PROSPERE multicentre randomised trial
Authors: Lucot J‐P , Cosson M , Verdun S , Debodinance P , Bader G , Campagne‐Loiseau S , Salet‐Lizee D , Akladios C , Ferry P , De Tayrac R , Delporte P , Curinier S , Deffieux X , Blanc S , Capmas P , Duhamel A , Fritel X , Fauconnier A 
Published: July 2021

ObjectiveTo compare the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopic sacropexy (LS) and transvaginal mesh (TVM) at 4 years.DesignExtended follow up of a randomised trial.SettingEleven centres.PopulationWomen with cystocele stage ≥2 (pelvic organ prolapse quantification [POP‐Q], aged 45–75 years without previous prolapse surgery.MethodsSynthetic non‐absorbable mesh placed in the vesicovaginal space and sutured to the promontory (LS) or maintained by arms through pelvic ligaments and/or muscles (TVM).Main outcome measuresFunctional outcomes (pelvic floor distress inventory [PFDI‐20] as primary outcome); anatomical assessment (POP‐Q), composite outcome of success; re‐interventions for complications.ResultsA total of 220 out of 262 randomised patients have been followed at 4 years. PFDI‐20 significantly improved in both groups and was better (but below the minimal clinically important difference) after LS (mean difference −7.2 points; 95% CI −14.0 to −0.05; P = 0.029). The improvement in quality of life and the success rate (LS 70%, 61–81% versus TVM 71%, 62–81%; hazard ratio 0.92, 95% CI 0.55–1.54; P = 0.75) were similar. POP‐Q measurements did not differ, except for point C (LS −57 mm versus TVM −48 mm, P = 0.0093). The grade III or higher complication rate was lower after LS (2%, 0–4.7%) than after TVM (8.7%, 3.4–13.7%; hazard ratio 4.6, 95% CI 1.007–21.0, P = 0.049)).ConclusionsBoth techniques provided improvement and similar success rates. LS had a better benefit–harm balance with fewer re‐interventions due to complications. TVM remains an option when LS is not feasible.Tweetable abstractAt 4 years, Laparoscopic Sacropexy (LS) had a better benefit–harm balance with fewer re‐interventions due to complications than Trans‐Vaginal Mesh (TVM).
Transboundary Water Management in the Yalu River Basin between North Korea and China: With a Focus on Hydropower Development
Authors: Lee Seungho , Lee Yookyung 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThis study investigates shared benefits through the cooperation between North Korea and China over transboundary water management in the Yalu River Basin. Primary attention has been placed on joint hydropower development since the 1950s, which has brought in developmental benefits for North Korea and security benefits for China. Data on the study have been collected from relevant papers, government publications, and media reports of China and South Korea. The information on North Korea, particularly about hydropower dams, is only accessible through secondary sources collected from South Korean government thinktanks due to the lack of publicly available data. The case study method is deployed for exploring specific issues and context and addressing problems. The significance of the study lies in the fact that this study is one of the first studies to examine transboundary river cooperation for development and security benefits between the countries. An array of bilateral agreements over the river basin has culminated in co‐building and jointly operating the four dams along the river. The construction of two additional dams, which is nearing completion, symbolizes shared benefits for both countries, hydroelectricity for North Korea, and regional security for China.
Long‐term abundance dynamics of the South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) in the most important breeding colony in central Chile
Authors: Sepúlveda Maritza , Carrasco Pablo , Quiñones Renato 
Published: July 2021

AbstractLong‐term studies that monitor changes in the abundance of pinnipeds are particularly relevant given that these long‐lived species are considered to be indicators of the quality of the ecosystems around them. We report a continuous record of the total abundance by sex and age‐classes of the South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) in Cobquecura, the most important breeding colony in central Chile over a twelve‐year period (2008 to 2020). We also analysed the demographic trends in South American sea lion abundance at this location. A total of 110 and 43 sea/land based and aerial censuses were performed over the studied period, respectively. The number of sea lions on land was highest in the summer months, which corresponds to the breeding season of the species. The abundance ranged from a minimum of 870 to a maximum of 4,531 individuals from sea/land‐based observations, and from 796 to 4,854 from aerial censuses. This variation was mainly influenced by the number of adult females, the most abundant age‐class in the colony. On the contrary, adult and sub‐adult males were least abundant in the population. The highest numbers of pups were registered in February of each year, ranging from 448 in February 2009 to 1,214 in February 2017. During the study period, we estimated a finite growth rate (λ) of 1.031, suggesting an increase in the population size in the colony, especially in the number of pups. Considering Cobquecura is highly susceptible to anthropogenic disturbance, developing effective long‐term protection through adequate management is critical to better conserve the South American sea lion in the most important breeding colony in central Chile.
Caesarean section and increased neonatal mortality risk in meta‐analysis of 33 sub‐Saharan Africa Demographic and Health Surveys
Authors: Olukade Tawa , Uthman Olalekan A. 
Published: July 2021

AbstractAimTo examine the factors associated with the risk of neonatal mortality following caesarean births at country‐level in sub‐Saharan Africa.MethodsWe used meta‐analytic procedure to synthesize the results of most recent nationally representative cross‐sectional Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) datasets for 33 sub‐Saharan Africa countries conducted between 2010 and 2018. Pooled odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were computed for all countries.ResultsThe overall caesarean section (CS) rate was 4.9%, neonatal mortality was 2.8% and Post‐CS neonatal mortality was 4.3%. The rates of CS were generally low and only five countries had CS rates at or above 10%. The overall pooled result showed a statistically significant increase in the odds of neonatal mortality after a caesarean section (CS) OR 1.7 (95% CI 1.53 –1.89; I2 = 39.3%, p < 0.012); such that children delivered via CS were 70% more likely not to survive beyond the first 30 days. Geographical variations existed in the measure of association between caesarean section and neonatal mortality.ConclusionThis paper has provided evidence on the low rates of CS and the associated neonatal mortality risk compared to normal deliveries in sub‐Saharan Africa.