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Breaking through the classical determinants in the field of hyper urban planning
Authors: Abd Elsalam Mohamed Fathy 
Published: March 2021

PurposeThis paper could be considered as the first step of grounding the ambitions and speculations about hyper urban planning. In other words, it is just a brief approach for the critical discussion of hyper urban planning field, without too many details or long explanations, so further studying, arguing and additional future research should be done.Design/methodology/approachThe scientific methodology is based on descriptive and analytical methods, in addition to case study method of data collection. Therefore, the paper has reviewed 16 case studies, which could arguably be lumped under the title of “hyper urban planning.”FindingsThe study focuses on proposing a new way to view urban planning, that is the hyper urban planning, which could be considered as a sort of specialized urban branch of advanced level, characterized by special criteria, which stimulates innovative and creative proposals for the future smart cities.Research limitations/implicationsHyper urban planning field generally aims to contribute to liberating and releasing the full creative imagination of the urban planners’ minds, outside the box and away from the exaggerated strict constraints.Practical implicationsThe study has been based on theoretical aspects in addition to empirical experiments. The practical aspects reflect the potential and promising features of hyper urban planning, especially with regard to using creativity, sustainability and innovative technology solutions.Social implicationsThe paper’s analyses show that many hyper urban proposals have a high potential sustainability, environmentally, socially and economically.Originality/valueAs urban problems and built environment challenges have become more complex, the proposed vertical eco-cities under the umbrella of hyper urban planning field may arguably be promising and more sustainable urban solutions for the previously mentioned challenges.
Differences between end user innovators and embedded user innovators in diffusion channel selection: the moderating role of technological advances
Authors: Yu Xin 
Published: March 2021

PurposeIn heterogeneously segmented markets, collaborating with product users in product innovation is important for business success. End user innovators and embedded user innovators differ in terms of their prior embeddedness in the target industry. The purpose of this study is twofold. First, the authors empirically compare these two types of user innovators in terms of their diffusion channel selection. Second, the authors analyze how the technological advances of their innovations affect this difference.Design/methodology/approachUsing an online questionnaire survey, this study collected a sample of 237 user-generated innovations in Japan and analyzed several hypotheses using quantitative statistical approaches.FindingsThe analysis shows that embedded user innovators are more likely than end user innovators to transfer their innovations to producers rather than peers. As the technological advances of their innovations increase, end user innovators' likelihood of transferring their innovation to producers increases more significantly than that of embedded user innovators.Originality/valueThis is the first paper to investigate the difference between end user innovators and embedded user innovators with respect to their diffusion channel selection as well as the moderating role of technological advances. The findings bring new perspectives to the domains of user–producer collaboration and technology transfer.
Corporate tensions and drivers of sustainable innovation: a qualitative study in the food industry
Authors: Román Sergio , Bodenstab Stefan , Sánchez-Siles Luis Manuel 
Published: March 2021

PurposeCompanies are increasingly aware of the importance of delivering economic, social and environmental benefits through sustainable innovation. This study aims to examine how companies manage tensions derived from sustainable innovation and identify internal and external factors that facilitate its successful implementation in the food industry.Design/methodology/approachAn abductive and qualitative research approach was followed. Data from a multinational food manufacturer were collected from a variety of sources, which included 23 in-depth interviews with respondents from 9 different countries as well as public documents of the company under study.FindingsResults suggest that there is no “one-size-fits-all” strategy for dealing with tensions (derived from sustainable innovations), and more than one type of strategy (i.e. win–win, trade-offs) can be used simultaneously. In addition, sustainable innovation drivers do not seem to operate in isolation and follow a particular pattern where external factors motivated the development of a new set of values, which in turn were picked up and integrated into transformations at the strategic and operational level.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the theoretical and practical discussion on sustainable innovation management by providing real business case evidence of how corporate tensions derived from sustainable innovation are managed and offers a comprehensive taxonomy of sustainable innovation drivers in the food industry.
College students' readiness for connectivist learning: the development and validation of a scale
Authors: Atay Bulut , Sumuer Evren 
Published: March 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the components of college students' readiness for connectivist learning in technology-enhanced learning environments through the development of the readiness for connectivist learning scale (RCLS).Design/methodology/approachAfter the constructs of the scale had been identified, their items were created based on the relevant literature. In order to ensure the content validity of the items, a sorting procedure was implemented and they were reviewed by experts in the field. The construct validity of the scale was tested using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with data from 718 students from a university in Turkey.FindingsThe findings of the current study indicated a four-factor solution, which includes information and communication technology (ICT) self-efficacy (seven items), autonomous learning (seven items), information literacy (eight items) and learning networks (five items). A significant, strong and positive correlation of students' scores on the RCLS with those of the online learning readiness scale (Hunget al., 2010) supported the criterion-related validity of the scale. The value of Cronbach's alpha coefficients for the RCLS showed good reliability for the scale.Originality/valueWith the assessment of college students' readiness level for connectivist learning, it is possible for them to anticipate their success in connectivist learning environments themselves and thereby to improve the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for their success in these environments.
Riding out the storm of industry convergence: how do alliance and acquisition experience matter for firm survival?
Authors: Hsu Sean Tsuhsiang 
Published: March 2021

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate how alliances and acquisitions matter for the adaptation of firms facing industry convergence. Building on the disruptive innovation perspective, this study theorizes that during industry convergence, as firms' inter-industry alliance (acquisition) experience increases, those that have more intra-industry alliance (acquisition) experience will exhibit higher survival chances than those that do not.Design/methodology/approachA longitudinal panel data set of 147 firms' alliances, acquisitions and exit data was constructed in the context of convergence between the US telecommunications equipment and computer networking industries from 1989 to 2003. The survival analysis method was used to test hypotheses. Firms' patent and product-market portfolio data reveal a steady rise in the extent of convergence between the two industries within the period of the study.FindingsThe results suggest that both hypotheses gain support, having only inter-industry alliance experience negatively affects firm survival and the survival-enhancing impact of combined inter- and intra-industry acquisition experience is weaker than the impact of combined inter- and intra-industry alliance experience.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the industry convergence literature and disruptive innovation research by furnishing evidence that the combination of inter- and intra-industry alliance (acquisition) experience can be a valuable source of survival-enhancing benefits during industry convergence that has pernicious influences on firms.
Ethical beliefs and behaviour of university educators: evidence from Russia
Authors: Timofeyev Yuriy , Dremova Oksana 
Published: March 2021

PurposeThis exploratory study aims, firstly, to analyse and categorise judgements on ethical behaviour and actual behaviour of university educators. Secondly, the study addresses the impact of demographic data, such as gender, age and role on these issues.Design/methodology/approachWe utilised online survey data from academic employees of four leading universities in Russia, who are involved in teaching activities. In this study, we used correlation, regression and factor analyses.FindingsOur results demonstrate that teaching, while too distressed to be effective, is a common experience among university educators. By contrast, the rarest categories include teaching under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In addition, there is a high congruence between beliefs and respective behaviours. Females are typically more ethical in both judgements and actual behaviour. Factor analysis of behaviours yielded 16 interpretable factors.Practical implicationsFirstly, the salary of the university educators should be adequate and competitive and match with their workload. Secondly, the work of the educators should be given recognition that may become their stimuli for improvement in university teaching. Thirdly, universities should develop ethics centres, which help faculty members and students to take the right decisions in situations involving questionable behaviour in the classroom. Lastly, the development of ethical codes, for faculty members and students, may become their guidance in situations with ethical dilemmas.Originality/valueThis study contributed to the very limited research on the ethical aspects of higher education in Russia.
Legal and institutional frameworks for capital market regulation in Nigeria: recasting the agendas beyond compliance-based regulation
Authors: Nwosu Edith O. , Ajibo Collins C. , Nwoke Uchechukwu , Okoli Ikenna 
Published: March 2021

Purpose
The purpose of the paper is to explore the legal and institutional frameworks for optimal regulation of capital market beyond compliance-based regulation, to enable the market to deliver on its strategic role as the enabler of efficient allocation of resources and economic growth.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper relies on doctrinal approach to assess the existing regulatory approaches and prospects for the future.

Findings
The paper found that the regulatory authorities unduly concentrate on compliance-based and sanction-based regimes without sufficient emphasis on innovations and transformative solutions that foster diversification and efficiency in the market. The paper also found that the deployment of innovations and transformative solutions complemented with robust regulation is positively correlated with capital market growth.

Originality/value
The paper offers fresh insights on the optimal approaches to regulation of capital market that transcend compliance-based and sanction-based regimes to reliance on innovative tools that expand, diversify and effectuate the functionality and utility of capital market.
Change ubiquity: employee perceptions of change prevalence from three countries
Authors: Brazzale Paulette L. , Cooper–Thomas Helena D. , Haar Jarrod , Smollan Roy K. 
Published: March 2021

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to address assumptions about the prevalence of change in human resource management (HRM) and organizational change literature, providing evidence from employee perceptions across three countries. The results indicate change was commonplace even before the pandemic disruptions of 2020.Design/methodology/approachGiven this study's exploratory, employee perspective, a cross-sectional self-report survey was used. Three survey panel samples were collected in 2017: US (n = 718), Australia (n = 501) and New Zealand (n = 516). Analysis of variance was used to test whether the prevalence of change differed significantly between countries or specific groups of employees. An analysis of comments on change types and emotional response provides further insights.FindingsThe paper provides evidence of the ubiquity of change: 73% of employees are experiencing change at work and 42% perceived it as moderate to massive, with little variation between countries. Employees commonly experience more than one change, with those experiencing large amounts of change reporting predominantly negative emotional impacts.Research limitations/implicationsThe research provides a snapshot across three countries during a prosperous and relatively stable period, providing a point of comparison for the turbulent times we have faced in 2020. Since change can be arduous, the authors recommend that HRM researchers consider change prevalence as a contextual factor, and practitioners heed employee reactions to change, particularly during periods of significant change.Originality/valueIn providing foundational evidence of change ubiquity in contemporary workplaces, this paper enables more accurate discussions regarding change.
Does workplace spirituality influence reflexivity in ongoing teams? Examining the impact of shared transformational leadership on team performance
Authors: Prabhu Nandan , Ramaprasad Badrinarayan Srirangam , Prasad Krishna , Modem Roopa 
Published: March 2021

PurposeThis study explores the mediating influences of team reflexivity and workplace spirituality in the shared transformational leadership-team performance relationship.Design/methodology/approachAdopting the cross-sectional research design, this study collected data from 130 ongoing teams working in India's information technology (IT) sector. The study collected data on shared transformational leadership by adopting the referent-shift consensus method while collecting data on team performance from managers. Thus, the study explored the relationships among the constructs of this research by using multi-source data.FindingsThis study has shown that shared transformational leadership induces workplace spirituality and team reflexivity among team members. This research's results show that workplace spirituality mediates the shared transformational leadership-team performance and shared transformational leadership-team reflexivity relationships. This research has also demonstrated that team reflexivity mediates the shared transformational leadership-team performance relationship.Practical implicationsNecessity to facilitate relational job design changes, knowledge sharing, intellectual stimulation is the primary managerial implication of this study. This study also articulates the need to pay attention to create organizational conditions for the emergence of workplace spirituality.Originality/valueThis is the first study that has positioned shared transformational leadership and workplace spirituality as the antecedents of team reflexivity. This research has shown the value and limitation of team reflexivity in ongoing teams.
Efficacy and safety of topical benzoyl peroxide for prolonged acneiform eruptions induced by cetuximab and panitumumab: A multicenter, phase II trial
Authors: Tsutsui Keita , Kikuchi Katsuko , Nozawa Keiko , Takashima Atsuo , Tsuchiyama Kenichiro , Namikawa Kenjiro , Aiba Setsuya , Yamazaki Naoya 
Published: March 2021

AbstractThe most common adverse event of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors, used to treat colorectal, non‐small cell lung, and head and neck cancers, is acneiform eruption, with a profound effect on treatment continuation. Prolonged acneiform eruptions treated with topical corticosteroids, a standard management, may be associated with secondary bacterial infections, thus there is a need for new treatments. We conducted a multicenter, phase II trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical benzoyl peroxide for epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor‐induced prolonged acneiform eruptions. Patients with colorectal, non‐small lung cell, and head and neck cancers who received epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors for >10 weeks and had persistent acneiform eruptions were eligible. Topical benzoyl peroxide was applied to the affected area of the face once daily for 8 weeks; a clinical evaluation was performed every 2 weeks. The primary endpoint was a change in acneiform eruption severity evaluated between disease onset and end of the treatment period. The quality of life of patients was assessed using the Dermatology Life Quality Index. Of the 14 enrolled patients, 11 completed the trial. The protocol‐specified grade of acneiform eruptions from baseline to week 8 improved from 2.0 to 1.0 (P < 0.01). The dermatology life quality index score from baseline to week 8 improved from 3.0 to 1.0 point (P < 0.01). No patient experienced severe adverse events. Overall, topical benzoyl peroxide may be effective for treating and managing prolonged acneiform eruptions induced by epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors.
Bird communities in African cocoa agroforestry are diverse but lack specialized insectivores
Authors: Jarrett Crinan , Smith Thomas B. , Claire Tabe T. R. , Ferreira Diogo F. , Tchoumbou Melanie , Elikwo Malange N. F. , Wolfe Jared , Brzeski Kristin , Welch Andreanna J. , Hanna Rachid , Powell Luke L. 
Published: March 2021

Abstract

Forests are being converted to agriculture throughout the Afrotropics, driving declines in sensitive rainforest taxa such as understorey birds. The ongoing expansion of cocoa agriculture, a common small‐scale farming commodity, has contributed to the loss of 80% rainforest cover in some African countries. African cocoa farms may provide habitat for biodiversity, yet little is known about their suitability for vertebrate fauna, or the effect of farm management on animal communities.

Here, we report the first in‐depth investigation into avian diversity and community composition in African cocoa, by assembling a dataset of 9,566 individual birds caught across 83 sites over 30 years in Southern Cameroon. We compared bird diversity in mature forest and cocoa using measures of alpha, beta and gamma diversity, and we investigated the effect of cocoa farm shade and forest cover on bird communities.

Gamma diversity was higher in cocoa than forest, though alpha diversity was similar, indicating a higher dissimilarity (beta diversity) between cocoa farms. Cocoa farms differed from forest in community composition, with a distinctive decrease in relative abundance of insectivores, forest specialists and ant‐followers and an increase in frugivores.

Within cocoa farms, we found that farms with high shade cover in forested landscapes resulted in higher relative abundance and richness of sensitive forest species; shady farms contained up to five times the proportion of forest specialists than sunny farms.

Synthesis and applications. Sunny African cocoa farms were less able to support sensitive bird guilds compared with shaded farms in forested landscapes. Our findings support the notion that certain ecological and dietary guilds, such as ant‐followers and forest specialists are disproportionately affected by land‐use change. In light of the current push to increase cocoa production in sub‐Saharan Africa, our results provide policymakers opportunities for more wildlife‐friendly cocoa schemes that maximize avian diversity.
Paenibacillus polymyxa, a Jack of all trades
Authors: Langendries Sarah , Goormachtig Sofie 
Published: March 2021

SummaryThe bacterium Paenibacillus polymyxa is found naturally in diverse niches. Microbiome analyses have revealed enrichment in the genus Paenibacillus in soils under different adverse conditions, which is often accompanied by improved growth conditions for residing plants. Furthermore, Paenibacillus is a member of the core microbiome of several agriculturally important crops, making its close association with plants an interesting research topic. This review covers the versatile interaction possibilities of P. polymyxa with plants and its applicability in industry and agriculture. Thanks to its array of produced compounds and traits, P. polymyxa is likely an efficient plant growth‐promoting bacterium, with the potential of biofertilization, biocontrol and protection against abiotic stresses. By contrast, cases of phytotoxicity of P. polymyxa have been described as well, in which growth conditions seem to play a key role. Because of its adjustable character, we propose this bacterial species as an outstanding model for future studies on host–microbe communications and on the manner how the environment can influence these interactions.
Tremella macrobasidiata and Tremella variae have abundant and widespread yeast stages in Lecanora lichens
Authors: Tuovinen Veera , Millanes Ana Maria , Freire‐Rallo Sandra , Rosling Anna , Wedin Mats 
Published: March 2021

SummaryDimorphism is a widespread feature of tremellalean fungi in general, but a little‐studied aspect of the biology of lichen‐associated Tremella. We show that Tremella macrobasidiata and Tremella variae have an abundant and widespread yeast stage in their life cycles that occurs in Lecanora lichens. Their sexual filamentous stage is restricted to a specific lichen: T. macrobasidiata only forms basidiomata on Lecanora chlarotera hymenia and T. variae only on Lecanora varia thalli. However, the yeast stage of T. macrobasidiata is less specific and can occur in L. varia lichens, whilst all life stages of T. variae may be specific to L. varia. Contrary to the hyphal stages, the yeasts are distributed across the thalli and hymenia of Lecanora lichens, and not limited to specimens with basidiomata. Tremella macrobasidiata was present in all studied L. chlarotera, and in 59% of L. varia specimens. Only in 8% of the L. varia thalli could none of the two Tremella species be detected. Our results indicate that lichen‐associated Tremella may be much more abundant and widespread than previously assumed leading to skewed estimations about their distribution ranges and lichen specificity, and raise new questions about their biology, ecology and function in the symbiosis.
The Productivity Commission Inquiry Report into Mental Health—A Commentary from a Health Economics Perspective
Authors: Mihalopoulos Cathrine , Lee Yong Yi , Engel Lidia , Le Long Khanh‐Dao , Tan Eng Joo , Chatterton Mary Lou 
Published: March 2021

AbstractThe Productivity Commission's Inquiry Report into Mental Health makes extensive recommendations to improve population mental health as a means of further enhancing productivity and economic growth. While providing an invaluable high‐level vision for reforming current mental health and social systems at a programmatic level, it lacks supporting evidence that would guide implementation of specific recommendations. We discuss important methodological considerations used to measure the output of the mental health sector and present clinical and cost‐effectiveness evidence, supporting selected recommendations. We suggest the development of a broad‐based health technology assessment process to facilitate consistent decision making across health and other government sectors.