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Fintech – stick or carrot – in innovating and transforming a financial ecosystem: toward a typology of comfort zoning
Authors: Turcan Romeo V. , Deák Bernadett 
Published: November 2021

Purpose
Fintech is an “untilled field” in which the relation between Fintechs and incumbents is yet to be understood. This paper aims to explore this relationship and advance its theoretical and practical understanding. It further contributes toward Fintech paradigm and research domain emergence that both to date remain yet elusive.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper adopted a multiple-case study strategy for the purpose of theory building. Seven players from the Fintech ecosystem in Quebec (Canada) were selected, representing financial institutions, Fintech start-ups and Quebec’s financial cluster. Primary data was collected via in-depth interviews with ten respondents at the level of vice presidents, Managers, directors, chief executive officers and founders, and unobtrusive data – in the form of running records, mass-media news reports, presentations and proceedings from Fintech events. Data analysis was informed by grounded theory methods and techniques.

Findings
Grounded in data, this paper puts forward a typology of “comfort zoning” and its four types: nimbling, imperiling, cocooning and discomforting.

Research limitations/implications
Following the tenets of the grounded theory, four criteria are used to evaluate the emergent theory: fit, relevance, workability and modifiability. It is expected the interpretation and adoption of comfort zoning typology will be challenged, modified and enhanced by Fintech researchers and practitioners.

Practical implications
The comfort zoning typology would aid practitioners in their efforts to define and refine the domain of Fintech, problematize it and eventually enhance the relationship between Fintechs.

Originality/value
This paper fulfills an identified need to explore the relationship between Fintechs and incumbents and advance the theoretical and practical understanding of this relationship.
Heat transfer enhancement in microchannels using ribs and secondary flows
Authors: Paramanandam Karthikeyan , S. Venkatachalapathy , Srinivasan Balamurugan 
Published: November 2021

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to study the flow and heat transfer characteristics of microchannel heatsinks with ribs, cavities and secondary channels. The influence of length and width of the ribs on heat transfer enhancement, secondary flows, flow distribution and temperature distribution are examined at different Reynolds numbers. The effectiveness of each heatsink is evaluated using the performance factor.

Design/methodology/approach
A three-dimensional solid-fluid conjugate heat transfer numerical model is used to study the flow and heat transfer characteristics in microchannels. One symmetrical channel is adopted for the simulation to reduce the computational cost and time. Flow inside the channels is assumed to be single-phase and laminar. The governing equations are solved using finite volume method.

Findings
The numerical results are analyzed in terms of average Nusselt number ratio, average base temperature, friction factor ratio, pressure variation inside the channel, temperature distribution, velocity distribution inside the channel, mass flow rate distribution inside the secondary channels and performance factor of each microchannels. Results indicate that impact of rib width is higher in enhancing the heat transfer when compared with its length but with a penalty on the pressure drop. The combined effects of secondary channels, ribs and cavities helps to lower the temperature of the microchannel heat sink and enhances the heat transfer rate.

Practical implications
The fabrication of microchannels are complex, but recent advancements in the additive manufacturing techniques makes the fabrication of the design considered in this numerical study feasible.

Originality/value
The proposed microchannel heatsink can be used in practical applications to reduce the thermal resistance, and it augments the heat transfer rate when compared with the baseline design.
Every coin has two sides: the impact of time pressure on employees’ knowledge hiding
Authors: Zhang Xianchun , Yao Zhu , Qunchao Wan , Tsai Fu-Sheng 
Published: November 2021

PurposeTime pressure is the most common kind of work pressure that employees face in the workplace; the existing research results on the effect of time pressure are highly controversial (positive, negative, inverted U-shaped). Especially in the era of knowledge economy, there remains a research gap in the impact of time pressure on individual knowledge hiding. The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of different time pressure (challenge and hindrance) on knowledge hiding and to explain why there is controversy about the effect of time pressure in the academics.Design/methodology/approachThe authors collected two waves of data and surveyed 341 R&D employees in China. Moreover, they used regression analysis, bootstrapping and Johnson–Neyman statistical technique to verify research hypotheses.FindingsThe results show that challenge time pressure (CTP) has a significant negative effect on knowledge hiding, whereas hindrance time pressure (HTP) has a significant positive effect on knowledge hiding; job security mediates the relationship between time pressure and knowledge hiding; temporal leadership strengthen the positive impact of CTP on job security; temporal leadership can mitigate the negative impact of HTP on job security.Originality/valueThe findings not only respond to the academic debate about the effect of time pressure and point out the reasons for the controversy but also enhance the scholars’ attention and understanding of the internal mechanism between time pressure and knowledge hiding.
Brand ageing: an analysis from a Latin American perspective
Authors: Villegas Juliana , Guevara Ruben , Escalante Juan Esteban 
Published: November 2021

PurposeAcknowledging that brands age over time, this paper aims to investigate the exogenous and endogenous factors that influence this phenomenon.Design/methodology/approachThe literature on brand ageing is scarce. Through a study of several Colombian organisations that have an international presence, the paper uses a grounded-theory qualitative methodology, including in-depth interviews and documentary brand reviews over a longitudinal time dimension, to perform an analysis of specific aspects that affect brand ageing processes.FindingsThe results revealed that the factors that determine brand ageing can be classified into the following two subgroups: exogenous (conditions of the economic environment, category conditions, entrance of new competitors, ageing current consumers and entry of new consumers) and endogenous (organisational growth, upper management convictions, marketing structure, brand architecture, inappropriate naming and obsolete brand image) factors.Originality/valueThis research provides substantial academic value and insights that allow a better understanding of specific aspects that influence the brand ageing process.
Stock market investment and different behavioural patterns: an exploratory study
Authors: Argan Metin , Sevil Güven , Yalaman Abdullah , Manahov Viktor 
Published: November 2021

PurposeThe purpose of the research is to gain an understanding about how stock market investors impact various behavioural personality traits in various consumer groups with differing levels of motivation and capacity to absorb emerging stock market data.Design/methodology/approachThe research has used structural equation modelling (SEM) to test the validity of the theoretical model.FindingsThe current paper is the first study that uses stock market data from an emerging economy to examine the relationship between stock market investment and different behavioural patterns such as stock market attachment, trust, satisfaction and loyalty. The authors observe the presence of direct positive relationships between stock market investment and different behavioural personality traits. Moreover, the authors also observe that stock market attachment can be seen as an intermediary variable between stock investment involvement and satisfaction. The empirical findings also suggest the presence of indirect relationships between stock investment involvement and satisfaction and between stock market attachment and loyalty. The authors find that the indirect relationship between stock market attachment and loyalty occurs when the level of satisfaction is higher. Therefore, satisfaction appears to facilitate the relationship between stock market attachment and loyalty.Research limitations/implicationsOne major limitation of the study is data availability. More specifically, the study was conducted with customers of eight different banks in the province of Eskisehir, Turkey. From the 250 questionnaires distributed, 173 were returned, yielding a response rate of 69.2%.Practical implicationsBy identifying the trait characteristics of segments of stock market participants relative to their propensity to invest in stocks, it is possible to tailor messages that influence people to invest for the long term.Originality/valueThe paper deploys stock market data from an emerging economy to investigate the relationship between stock market investment and different surface traits such as stock market attachment, trust, satisfaction and loyalty. To the best of the authors' knowledge the current paper is the first such study.
Records management in government schools in South Africa: a case study in Limpopo province
Authors: Mojapelo Samuel Maredi 
Published: November 2021

Purpose
This study aims to investigate records management in selected government schools in South Africa.

Design/methodology/approach
The study adopted a qualitative research approach to collect in-depth data from the principals or administrators working as records managers at the school level. In all, a sample of principals and administrators from seven schools were interviewed face-to-face to enable the researcher to visit the schools in person.

Findings
The findings indicate that although the principals or administrators make concerted efforts to manage school records, there is no uniform system in place for this purpose. This results in haphazard record keeping and records management at the schools. The study recommends that the Department of Basic Education in Limpopo develop a file plan or model for schools to use to manage records uniformly in a standardised manner that would support accountability, transparency and good governance.

Research limitations/implications
The study was limited to seven primary schools in Lebopo Circuit, Limpopo province and secondary schools were excluded.

Practical implications
The author obtained a thorough understanding and direct insight into how principals or administrators manage school records. This study makes recommendations for the effective management of records in government schools.

Originality/value
This is one of the few research papers on records management in government schools in South Africa.
Use of 4D-printing and shape memory alloys to fabricate customized metal jewels with functional properties
Authors: Nespoli Adelaide , Bennato Nicola , Bassani Enrico , Passaretti Francesca 
Published: November 2021

Purpose
This paper aims to examine customized NiTi jewels with functional properties fabricated through four-dimensional (4D)-printing.

Design/methodology/approach
Two opened rings are fabricated through selective laser melting starting from 55.2Ni-Ti (wt.%) micrometric powder. After the additive process the two rings present the one-way shape memory effect (OWSME). A specific training is accomplished on one of the two printed rings to promote the two-way shape memory effect (TWSME). Both the samples, namely, the rings, respectively, presenting the OWSME and TWSME property, follow a series of post-processing routes to improve the surface finish. Furthermore, a thermal treatment at high temperature is used to create a thin colored oxide layer on the sample surface.

Findings
Results show that the change of shape owing to the OWSME and TWSME properties allows the customized 4D-printed rings to be adaptable to environmental changes such as load and temperature variations. This adaptability improves comfort and fit of the jewels.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, in this work, first cases of additively manufactured NiTi jewels are reported to propose innovative solutions in the design and processing industry of jewels.
Professional services companies need to practise what they preach: the need to fast-track digital transformation in the industry
Authors: Nichols Chris 
Published: November 2021

Purpose
This paper aims to clarify the relationship between professional services companies and changing customer expectations. It proposes following the digital transformation process and outlines how companies can adopt agile, digital-first ways of doing business to tackle major long-term pain points.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper’s author draws on the author’s deep domain expertise on delivering digital transformation projects to businesses and organisations in a variety of industries, including professional services. The author explains the crucial applications for technology to help industry leaders address key business pain points.

Findings
This paper provides insights into how companies have an opportune moment to build long-term digital foundations for greater management, process efficiency and collaboration – with data-driven reporting, end-to-end business management solutions, dedicated HR modules and greater connectivity capabilities. This paper demonstrates that a digital-first approach can help companies achieve higher levels of customer engagement and secure their place in a highly competitive market.

Originality/value
This paper fulfils an identified need to explain how professional services companies can embark on digital transformation journeys to tackle outdated and manual ways of doing business.
Human capital management and performance of community-based health planning and service (CHPS): a mediator analysis
Authors: Foli Rejoice Wodomdedzi , Caesar Livingstone Divine 
Published: November 2021

Purpose
This paper aims to examine the complexity of the relationship between human capital management (HCM) and the performance of community-based health planning and services (CHPS) from an emerging market perspective. It further explores the mediating role of community orientation; institutional intervention and capability of resources in the hypothesized relationship between HCM and the performance of CHPS.

Design/methodology/approach
Quantitative data was collected (through a survey) from 210 health volunteers using a systematic random sampling technique. A 95% response rate was realized and the data was analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and hierarchical multiple regression.

Findings
HCM has a direct relationship with the performance of the CHPS model. It also emerged that institutional intervention and capability of resources partially mediate the relationship between HCM and CHPS performance; while community orientation fully mediates the same relationship.

Practical implications
Capacity building for staff must be wired into the workings of the CHPS model to yield the maximum impact. This points to the need for training packages that focus on building both social and cultural competence for staff working among locals under the CHPS model. Effective planning is, thus, needed to ensure a seamless allocation of adequate resources to boost performance. Also, community engagement is critical to the success of the CHPS model as it could serve as a platform for awareness creation among locals.

Originality/value
This paper introduces community orientation, institutional intervention and capability of resources as mediating variables to investigate the hypothesized relationships. It offers a developing country insight into how HCM-related factors might be impacting the performance of community-based health programs.
Purchasing behavior of tourists toward prominent souvenirs of Odisha
Authors: Behera Sachin Kumar , Gautam Punit , Lenka Sarat Kumar 
Published: November 2021

Purpose
This study examines how tourists’ buying behavior toward souvenirs plays a pivotal role and explores the moderating role of prominent souvenirs in the marketing context. This study aims to examine the importance and the current status of the souvenir purchase behavior in Raghurajpur and Pipili village of Puri district in Odisha.

Design/methodology/approach
Purchasing behaviors of tourists such as different variables and tourist demographics were examined. The current study used the structural equation model (SEM) and regression in analyzing unique data from 400 tourists visiting the villages.

Findings
The research findings indicate that all the variables taken into consideration for research are accurate and are positively associated with tourist engagement in souvenir buying. All the factors are taken into consideration also proved significant toward the dependent variable, i.e. buying behavior. It is argued that adequate attention to the purchase behavior of tourists was not given by academic scholars, professionals and officials in Odisha.

Research limitations/implications
The current study was limited to the two prominent villages of Odisha famous for handicrafts. Future research might address behavioral studies in other states of India or the place of Odisha. In the present study, data were collected from the tourist sample while exiting the village after shopping. Methods could be developed to elicit responses from tourists after they reached their homes to determine if their responses toward souvenir buying differ. Souvenirs and souvenir buying behavior is an untapped field of research in India.

Practical implications
This study has enormous potential to contribute to the existing literature on souvenir purchase behavior of tourists in Indian context. The current study will use the identified variables to predict the behavior of tourists towards souvenirs so that craftsmen and policy makers can make an effective marketing mix to brand the souvenirs.

Social implications
This study is intended to anchor on souvenir purchase patterns of tourists in Pipili and Raghurajpur. An investigation of tourist shopping orientations for souvenir product holds potential for retailers to better direct marketing efforts to a non-local clientele. Understanding and analyzing variables would give government, craftsmen and other stakeholders to properly make marketing strategies for the handicraft sector. Handicrafts of Odisha are rapidly becoming commercialized items, and the authenticity is dying. This study can make the stakeholders aware of the tourist’s needs and preferences.

Originality/value
The authors provide a holistic and grounded understanding of the souvenir buying behavior of tourists in two prominent villages of Odisha through SEM and other indicators of souvenir buying from tourist’s perspective.
Operational and environmental efficiency of U.S. oil and gas companies towards energy transition policies: A comparative empirical analysis
Authors: Jarboui Sami 
Published: November 2021

AbstractGlobal warming and climate change have been critical global issues in recent years. The evaluation of environmental and operational efficiency would be an important first step towards sustainable development. Renewable energies are playing an increasingly important role in the energy sector. Following energy transition policies, oil and gas companies are gradually transforming into energy companies. First, this article measures the operational and environmental efficiency of 45 U.S. oil and gas companies over the period 2000–2018. Second, this research aims to assess the effect of renewable energies on the two types of efficiency. Two methods are used in this research: the true fixed‐ model applied for measuring the efficiency scores and evaluate the inefficiency determinants, and the system generalised method of moments approach to verify the effect of energy and environmental policy on both the types of efficiencies and to test the robustness of our results. The results reveal that the overall average operational efficiency (desirable output) of the U.S. oil and gas companies is 76% for a period of 19 years, while the overall average level of CO2 emissions efficiency (undesirable output) of the oil and gas companies is 79%. The results highlight that U.S. oil and gas companies have begun to transition to low CO2 emission in recent years. Furthermore, the biofuel, hydroelectric power, wind power and solar energy contribute to promote the environmental efficiency of oil and gas companies.
Jewish cultural and religious factors and uptake of population‐based BRCA testing across denominations: a cohort study
Authors: Reisel D , Burnell M , Side L , Loggenberg K , Gessler S , Desai R , Sanderson S , Brady AF , Dorkins H , Wallis Y , Jacobs C , Legood R , Beller U , Tomlinson I , Wardle J , Menon U , Jacobs I , Manchanda R 
Published: November 2021

ObjectiveTo evaluate the association of Jewish cultural and religious identity and denominational affiliation with interest in, intention to undertake and uptake of population‐based BRCA (Breast Cancer Gene)‐testing.DesignCohort‐study set within recruitment to GCaPPS‐trial (ISRCTN73338115).SettingLondon Ashkenazi‐Jewish (AJ) population.Population or sampleAJ men and women, >18 years.MethodsParticipants were self‐referred, and attended recruitment clinics (clusters) for pre‐test counselling. Subsequently consenting individuals underwent BRCA testing. Participants self‐identified to one Jewish denomination: Conservative/Liberal/Reform/Traditional/Orthodox/Unaffiliated. Validated scales measured Jewish Cultural‐Identity (JI) and Jewish Religious‐identity (JR). Four‐item Likert‐scales analysed initial ‘interest’ and ‘intention to test’ pre‐counselling. Item‐Response‐Theory and graded‐response models, modelled responses to JI and JR scales. Ordered/multinomial logistic regression modelling evaluated association of JI‐scale, JR‐scale and Jewish Denominational affiliation on interest, intention and uptake of BRCA testing.Main outcome measuresInterest, intention, uptake of BRCA testing.ResultsIn all, 935 AJ women/men of mean age = 53.8 (S.D = 15.02) years, received pre‐test education and counselling through 256 recruitment clinic clusters (median cluster size = 3). Denominational affiliations included Conservative/Masorti = 91 (10.2%); Liberal = 82 (9.2%), Reform = 135 (15.1%), Traditional = 212 (23.7%), Orthodox = 239 (26.7%); and Unaffiliated/Non‐practising = 135 (15.1%). Overall BRCA testing uptake was 88%. Pre‐counselling, 96% expressed interest and 60% intention to test. JI and JR scores were highest for Orthodox, followed by Conservative/Masorti, Traditional, Reform, Liberal and Unaffiliated Jewish denominations. Regression modelling showed no significant association between overall Jewish Cultural or Religious Identity with either interest, intention or uptake of BRCA testing. Interest, intention and uptake of BRCA testing was not significantly associated with denominational affiliation.ConclusionsJewish religious/cultural identity and denominational affiliation do not appear to influence interest, intention or uptake of population‐based BRCA testing. BRCA testing was robust across all Jewish denominations.Tweetable abstractJewish cultural/religious factors do not affect BRCA testing, with robust uptake seen across all denominational affiliations.